Just to clarify, I only own whats not in the books or the movies.
bold slant is Elvish
Aiden took hold of Ava's hand, fearful of what was to come. Her whole life, she had been with Radagast, never meeting anyone besides the animals and the Bear-Man. Now she was surrounded by thirteen Dwarves, a Hobbit, a Wizard and another Starlyte. She froze as she watched her father jump through the bushes, distracting the Orcs. "Come and get me!" He laughed. The Orcs were quick to chase him on their Wargs.
"Come along." Gandalf ordered as he led the Dwarves out. They kept dodging the rocks in their path.
But it soon became apparent that Radagast was unintentionally leading the Orc pack right to them. "Stay together." Gandalf said. He then led them in another direction, trying to get further from the pack.
Ava held Aiden's hand tightly, trying to pull her along. Aiden, only at least a year short of reaching the age of one hundred, didn't have the stamina built quite like the water-gifted Starlyte that dragged her, but the Orcs were a very good motivation to keep up.
Coming out from behind one of the rocks, Thorin holted when he saw the Orcs. But Ori nearly flew past him. Thankfully, the Mountain king grabbed him. "Ori, no! Get back." He practically hissed. Once the Orcs passed, Gandalf ushered them to go on. "Where are you leading us?" Thorin asked. He was given only a sideways glance from the Grey Wizard.
Once they were behind another rock, a Warg and its rider straued from the pack and ran to the top of it. Thorin motioned Kili to jis bow. Kili quietly drew an arrow and jumped out and shot the Warg. The Orc on it was about to sound an alarm with his horn, but Kili quickly shot him before he could. Both Warg and Orc fell from the rock, screeching loudly. The Dwarves killed them both, but it was too late. The pack had realised where they were.
"Move! Run!" Gandalf shouted. The company was quick to follow.
Aiden was starting to feel the effects of the dangers. Her legs ached. Her lungs were on fire. Her energy was nearly depleted. She collapsed on the ground, slipping from Ava's grasp. Fili, coming up behind them, scooped up Aiden in his arms and continued running.
They were everywhere. "Kili, shoot them!" Thorin yelled.
"We're surrounded!" Fili shouted. He refused to put the Starlyte down. He was not about to let the Wargs get her.
"Where's Gandalf?" Dori screamed.
"He's abandoned us." Concluded Dwalin.
Ori used his slingshot on one of the approaching Wargs. But it had no effect other than annoying the Warg. Ori took a few steps back in fear, and Mina was angry. She flew out from behind Ava and got in Orcs face. The Orc sneered and swatted her away. Ori managed to catch her and slip her into his bag to keep her safe. "Stay here, Miss Mina." He whispered as he hoped for a miracle.
"Hold your ground!" Thorin shouted.
The Orcs were closing in, ready to strike. When it finally seemed as though all hope was lost, four words became their saving grace. "This way, you fools!" Gandalf revealed a secret passage. Ava and Bofur were the first to tumble down. Then Bilbo made his way down. One after another, each member of the company made it down. Ending with Fili, who still carried Aiden in his arms, Kili, who had to be yelled at to stop shooting at the Orcs and follow the company, and finally Thorin. Aidne was starting to wake up, slowly opening her eyes.
A horn was sounded off, grabbing everyone's attention. "That is no Orc horn." Aiden whispered before succumbing to her exhaustion again. And she was right. Whatever blew that horn was now attacking the Orcs. Arrows were flying through the air. One managed to kill an Orc and knock it down the hole they were hiding in.
Thorin pulled the arrow and knew who made it. "Elves." He spat. He then glared at Gandalf.
"I cannot see where the path leads." Dwalin called from further along the passage. "Do we follow it or not?"
"Follow it, of course." Bofur answered for everyone.
"I think that would be wise." Gandalf said as he walked behind everyone.
As they followed the path, it grew smaller. Fili had to walk sideways so he didn't hit Aiden's head on the walls. And Bofur bumped into Ava a few times, not that either really minded. But it wasn't how thin the pathway was that bothered Bilbo, it was a feeling in the air. "Gandalf? Where are we?"
"You can feel it?" The Grey Wizard asked.
"Yes. It feels like...well, like magic." Was the only way he could describe this feeling.
"That's exactly what it is." Gandalf said. "A very powerful magic."
"There's light ahead." Gloin said.
Ahead was an opening. And the sight it revealed took Ava and Bilbo's breath away. The Elven city from the first age. "The Valley of Imladris." Gandalf announced. "In the common tongue, it's known by another name."
"Rivendell." Bilbo breathed.
Ava slowly started to smile. The sunlight bathed the city in a beautiful golden glow. It looked to be the closest thing to Heaven one could witness in life. "Here lies the Last Homely House East of the Sea." She said.
Thorin turned to glare at Gandalf. "This was your plan all along. To seek refuge with our enemy."
"You have no enemies here, Thorin Oakenshield. The only ill will to be found in this valley is that which you bring yourself." Gandalf said.
"You think the Elves will give our quest their blessing?" Thorin hissed. "They will try to stop us."
"Of course, they will." Gandalf agreed. "But we have questions that need to be answered. And a young Starlyte in need of rest. If we are to be successful, this will need to be handled with tact. And respect. And no small degree of charm. Which is why you will leave the talking to me." He then led the company along the path to the city. He then called Ava to join him in the front. "Ava, my dear, there is a reason as to why I never brought you here."
"Why's that, Gandalf?" She asked.
"It is because a Starlyte resides here." He said.
Ava's eyes widened. Another Starlyte? "Why did you not tell me this?"
"Because you weren't ready to meet her. This Starlyte is very protective of her home. However, once she gets to know you, she will gladly welcome you." The Grey Wizard explained.
As they approached the entrance, they saw two guardian statues. Balanced in a crouching position on the head of ine of them was a young girl with copper skin, golden dreadlocks and golden eyes. Everyone saw her, but they didn't quite know what she was. She certainly was no Elf. Elves prided themselves with their blemish-free skin. At first, they thought she was a wild woman, but she wore Elvish garb. Her stance relaxed when she noticed Gandalf. "Mithrandir!" She called excitedly. She jumped from the statue and landed gracefully on her feet. Running over, she hugged Gandalf. Now that she was closer, everyone could see she was quite tall. Nearly two heads shorter than Gandalf. Once she let him go, she gladly welcomed him. But she saw Ava and Aiden. Not very sure what to make of them, she cautiously approached them.
Ava was a little nervous. This Starlyte's height was intimidating enough. But the curious stare wasn't very helpful either. Ava then noticed a gold circlet on her head, hidden under her hair on all sides of her head except across her forehead. Right in the center was a yellow star fragment embedded. "What is your gift?" The tall one finally asked.
"Water." Ava answered.
The tall Starlyte smiled. "My gift is light." She then looked at Aiden. "It seems your friend has not had a good day." Turning to the rest of the company, she sighed. "You are all welcome to rest and eat. Come." She said as walked to the stairs. Everyone followed.
"Mithrandir!" Lindir called from his descent from the stairs.
"We heard you had crossed the Valley." The young Elf said.
"I must speak with Lord Elrond." Gandalf urged.
"My Lord Elrond is not here." Was the reply.
"Not here?" Gandalf asked. "Where is he?"
"He'll return sooner than you think." The Starlyte smiled.
A horn then sounded. Turning back to the entrance, everyone saw Elves on horse, quickly coming their way. Thorin yelled commands in Khuzdul and forced Bilbo, Ava and Aiden, still being held by Fili, into the center of the company. The Elves circled the company. When they finally stopped, one Elf greeted the Grey Wizard. "Gandalf." He smiled.
"Lord Elrond." Gandalf returned. "My friend! Where have you been?"
Elrond dismounted his horse. "We've been hunting a pack of Orcs that came up from the South. We slew a number near the Hidden Pass."He then came over and hugged the Wizard. "Strange for Orcs to come so close to our borders. Something or someone has drawn them near."
"That may have been us." Gandalf explained.
Elrond looked among the company an saw one face he had seen before. "Welcome, Thorin, son of Thrain."
"I do not believe we have met." Thorin said.
"You have your grandfather's bearing. I knew Thror when he ruled Under the Mountain." Elrond explained.
"Indeed?" Thorin asked. "He made no mention of you."
Elron knew of the Wood Elves betrayal, so he could not blame Thorin for his distaste. He spoke in Elvish, inviting the company to eat. But it wasn't taken as an invitation. "What is he sayin'? Does he offer us insult?" Gloin demanded.
"No, Master Gloin. He's offering you food." Gandalf clarified.
After a brief moment of discussion among the company, Gloin turned back. "Well, in that case, lead on."
Fili held Aiden. And for the first time, he gazed upon her face. His breath halted. What he held in his arms could only have come from Mahal. She was an angel. Her star marks were beautiful. And her long hair, he would die just to braid it. Elrond noticed her. "If I may, young Prince, we can take her to a bed so she may rest." Fili didn't want to let her go, but he knew it was best for her. So he gave Aiden to Lindir, who quickly took her off to a chamber.
Ava was given a chamber to freshen up in. She gladly accepted to offer of a bath. Some of the Elleths offered her new clothes to replace the tattered remains of her dress. When she finished her bath, she walked out to her bed and found new clothes for herself. Granted they weren't the same as her dress, but they were comfortable and fit perfectly. Ava was then able to braid her long hair. She had to admit to herself that leaving down was just a bad idea. At leasr, with keeping it in a braid, it would be easier to manage. She then left her chambers and followed some of the Dwarves to where they were going to eat.
Everyone followed the Elves to the dining hall. Elrond and Gandalf following behind. Before they even got to their table, Ava stopped them. "My Lord Elrond? I was hoping you tell me about these." She handed him her fans, hoping for an answer.
Elrond briefly examined the fans before answering. "My dear, these are Celeb hisie i' Glamhoth tyela. Which means 'Silver Mist the Orc Enders'. I was there when they were forged. But I never thought I would see them again." He then looked at Ava. "Do you know how to use these, child?" Ava shook her head, which made Elrond slightly smile. "Jua kept the tradition of fan-wielding alive." He then handed them back before taking his sear. "Maybe she could teach you." Ava smiled at this and bowed to the Elf-Lord. She then jogged o and sat at the end of the table between Bofur and Oin.
Ok, i did this chap from ky phone, so im sorry it took so long. And you can see the outfits of Ava and Jua on deviantart under the artist PunkRockOrRiot. Luv from Chica