Sorry it took so long! Finals starting and I am still trying to get a group together to see Desolation of Smaug. Oh, i am 21 today! NOw onto the story!
Chapter 8
"So there I was getting ready to leave," I told Fili and Kili. "when my mother walks in and asked what I was doing. 'Getting ready to go to school.' I answered and she shook her head. 'Castiel, its only 5:30 on a Saturday morning!' and when she said that I just dropped my things and passed out on the floor right there and then." Had to hold back my own laughter from that embarrassing story because the brothers were doing the deed for me.
It was nightfall and the Company had come across a cave in a cliff. I found it when I was flying earlier: the cave where Balin will tell the story of Thorin and the Pale Orc. Once everyone was settled into the cave I landed and entered the cave. After a little of scolding and well talking to by both Bilbo and Gandalf, I was helping Bombur prepare the night's meal while demonstrating the use of my powers like I did when I first arrived in Bags End (cooking with my abilities, if you don't recall). Soon we were all eating and I was telling funny stories about my life to Fili and Kili since they wanted to get to know me better. At this moment, the two royal brothers were still lying and rolling on their backs, laughing so hard that I'm surprised that they haven't busted their spleen yet.
"Did that really happen?" I turned around to see Balin, Bofur and Bifur sitting behind me trying to keep a straight face and failing. Looking around I saw Bombur, Oin, Gloin, Dori, Nori, and Ori howling with laughter. Seeing Bilbo he gave me a small smile since he knew what I was like, I mean I live with the hobbit and I'm his 'daughter' for God's sake. Gandalf was slightly chuckling from his spot of the nearby tree and gave me a wink when he made eye contact with me. Lastly, my sights fell upon Dwalin and Thorin who were near the cave entrance. Dwalin seem to be torn between either laughing at me or scowling at me for telling such a story. Thorin, on the other hand, seemed to be studying me, like he was trying to figure me out. Our eyes met and I sent him a smile before turning to Balin who asked the question.
"Yes, it did." I answered with a huge smirk on my face. "I was having trouble sleeping due to a week worth of nightmares. That Saturday was when I actually got any real sleep. Now that I think of it," I placed my palm under my chin and held my head in thinking pose. "there was a possibility that I may have turn my alarm off, but someone may have turned its back on as a prank. It was April Fool's Day after all." I laughed along with everybody else, even Dwalin was laughing. I saw Thorin smiling, but when he saw me watching he turned away and went to take watch. Is it a little too early to assume that Thorin is starting to fall for me or no? I wondered as I turned back to the others, relieved that my face was red from laughing so it could hide my blush.
A few hours later, most of the dwarves were asleep, but Gandalf, Fili, Kili, Bilbo, and I were still up. I would say Thorin was still awake, but we all know from watching the movie that he is slightly resting…so no point in lying, right? Yet he didn't look completely at peace so I picked up my blanket from my bedroll and, ignoring the eyes that followed me, made my way to the sleeping king. Being quiet and discreet, I managed to make my way to Thorin without waking him and gently placed my blanket over him. He twitched slightly and I froze, not moving until I sensed that he was still sleeping and almost ran back to my bedroll, which unfortunately is right next to Fili's and Kili's.
They waited until I was sitting back down to start questioning me. "So, Castiel-" Kili began with that smirk of his. Oh no! It's the evil smirk! "When were you going to tell us that you harbor feelings for our uncle?" Fili finished with the same smirk as his brother.
Crap! I flinched slightly at being caught and that didn't go unnoticed by the royal pain in the arses (OI! MY FANFIC! MY RULES! Besides I meant that in a loving sisterly way!) "Honestly, you two! It's none of your fucking business!" I scolded them and made them cower beneath my multicolored gaze, which soon softened. "Yet you seem to be smarter than others take you for." That made them smile. "To be honest with you two, it's a long story that will be told for another time. Although for now, my answer will be this: I wasn't going to tell you in case he doesn't feel the same for me. So you two better not tell him or anyone else about my crush or I. Will. Crush. You!" I added the last bit with sincerity and my face full blown glaring until the boys promised not to say a word.
I lay back onto my bedroll just as Bilbo got up from his. My smile couldn't be contained as I watched him walk over to the ponies to feed an apple to Myrtle. Just I closed my eyes, the bone chilling, devastating sound filled the air and I got to my feet so quickly that I was possibly just a blur to the average eye.
"What was that?" Bilbo asked, fear obviously in his voice.
The boys looked at each other before looking at Bilbo. "Orcs." Kili said, looking afraid. These two are so going to get it if Bilbo begins to get scared!
"Orcs?!" Bilbo asked with fright.
"Throat cutters. They sneak up on you unexpectantly and kill you." Fili told him.
"Without noise. Just nothing." Kili quipped. As Bilbo turned to look out into the night in fright, the two royal troublemakers began to chuckle.
I went up behind them and smacked the back of their heads. When they yelled "Ouch!" Bilbo turned around to see me glaring at the young princes. Thorin seemed to notice what his nephews were doing and saw me react. I looked at him and jerked my head towards them as if saying 'They are all yours!' before backing away and walking a few feet away from camp.
"You think this is funny?" Thorin's deep voice carried over to where I was now standing. "You think that a night raid by Orcs is a joke?" Kili must have responded because Thorin then said, "No! You know thing of this world." HE may not, but I do!
I gazed out into the night while Balin began to talk to the lads about Thorin's hatred to Orcs and the battle for the lost kingdom of Moria. I had my bow out, just in case, but my mind was wandering on its own. Memories of both what I have read and seen about the Hobbit runs through my head as I tried to figure out what events are taking place or what is to occur. There is a possibility that me being here may allow me to prevent the deaths of the Durin line! I thought absently with a faraway look on my face. I could possibly save the lives of the royal family, thus bringing more light to Middle Earth so Sauron would have a difficult time regaining power. As my mind was going chaotic, my senses didn't register a certain dwarf king standing next to me.
"What is it you are thinking about?" Thorin asked. I jumped and gave a small shriek when he spoke. Yup, I was definitely not paying attention! "Sorry, I did not mean to frighten you."
I placed a hand over my heart and gave him a tired, yet relieved smile. "Don't need to get concern. I'm fine, except a small fright." Taking a deep breath, my pulse return to normal and my breathing even out. "No one usually sneaks up on me like that when I'm thinking without me knowing. The only person who is able to do that was my friend, Jackie." I looked back towards the surrounding forest area. "She is my best friend and can be very silent and stealthy as a trained assassin. Especially when it comes to combat." A small laugh escaped my lips as I recall a memory. "Never be on the other end of her sword or you will lose dearly. Not to mention when she is blowing steam after someone pisses her off. Jackie is not to be taken lightly with a sword in hand."
I looked toward Thorin and noticed the sadness and grief that he was in as he stared out into the forest. My heart went out to him for I knew the pain he was going through: my grandfather passed away horribly due to lack of proper care when he had cancer and I was really close to him. My biological father… well, he never cared about me, but my stepfather back on Earth has protected me from those who intended to give me harm. So, yes, I know what Thorin is going through and what he is feeling.
"My real father abandoned my mother while she was having me." Thorin looked at me briefly before staring back to the wilderness. "He told my mom that he loved her, but didn't want to be a father yet. Tried to convince my mother to abort me, but my mom felt like I was a blessing and kept me. My father left, never knowing who I am or him to me. My stepfather came and he raised me as his own kin. When my powers were developed he did everything he can to protect me while my mom tried to make sure no one knew of my abilities." I felt a pang in my heart as I recalled my parents telling me the truth of my birth. "My grandfather was a kind and noble man. Everyone had a great amount of respect for him: family, friends, and many strangers. He helped my parents raise me, then when my sisters came into the picture they helped him help me learn to use my powers." I looked at Thorin who was still looking out to the wilderness. "He was another father to me until he became very ill. Had two cancers infecting him: one is the brain and the other is the stomach. We tried to find ways to make him better and my parents even tried to hire nurses to help take care of him. Nothing worked and he soon died, leaving me alone to learn how to defend myself and to control my powers."
He turned to look at me and my multicolored eyes made contact with his blue ones. He seemed surprised that I have felt the same pain, angry that I dared to say something that sounded like I knew what he was going through, and guilt for some reason I don't fucking know. I felt eyes on our backs and with a small flick of my head we turned to see the other dwarves looking at us. Thorin walked back to the camp and when Bilbo asked what happened to Azog, the dwarf said the Pale Orc died from the wounds that he gave it. I turned to face the woods again before returning to camp myself. Fili and Kili tried to get me to talk about my conversation with Thorin. After I slapped them on the back of their heads did they leave me alone. I lay down and noticed Thorin staring at me. I gave him a nod good night before turning my back to him and went to sleep.
A/N: Next chapter i may bring in another OC! I told my friend that i would put her in the story since she wanted to be in it. Yes she will have powers, but not like Castiel's. You will see soon enough!
