Chapter 10

Voice of Reason

Bofur shook me gently the next morning.

"Come along now lass, there are people approaching the gates."

I nodded and got up. I looked through the gate and saw Legolas, Bard, and Thranduil. I took a deep breath and listened.

"Mist has already told you I will not allow any treasure to pass from this mountain until Thranduil and his elves depart. I want to help your people, I am the one responsible for the destruction of Lake-Town." said Thorin.

"The elven king is my friend and has never done wrong by me. Or has Lady Mist been telling you biased information because of her dislike for him?"

I narrowed my eyes.

"I have no been doing that!"

"I have not been doing that." said Balin.

"I have not been doing that! You are one who put hands on me!"

I realized what I said and immediately regretted it. Pure rage was on Thorin's face.

"YOU DID WHAT!?"

I had to do something and fast!

"How dare you lay a finger on her!"

I touched Thorin's arm and he looked at me.

"Do not let anger blind your judgment." I said.

His eyes softened a bit and he nodded. He turned back to Thranduil.

"Now more than ever I never let you have anything. Leave so that I may help the people of Lake-Town. I do not trust your elven trickery."

I nodded in approval and I heard someone grip the handle of their sword.

"There no need for fight. Take your hand off your sword Thranduil." I said.

Someone chuckled and I smiled a bit. I smiled because I knew it was Legolas.

"Adar, Thorin has made it clear he will give you nothing and I think he is right."

"Legolas…"

"You do not deserve anything and you know it." Legolas continued.

The shock on Thranduil's face almost made me laugh. I held it in and Legolas looked at me. He gave me a small but sweet smile and I beamed back at him. I swore I saw a faint blush on his cheeks. I lowered my eyes and peered at him from beneath my lashes.

"Mist?"

I snapped out of my trance and looked at Thorin.

"They tell me that you would see this Legolas rewarded."

I bit my lip nervously.

"Tell me why you said this?"

"He save my life once. He help me before and have been very kind to me. He is a good person."

I thought I saw Thorin's lips twitch, and he slowly nodded.

"Then I agree he should have something."

I smiled and hugged him. He chuckled and pat my back. I pulled back and smiled at Legolas.

"Very well I shall…."

Thorin stopped and several people turned around.

"Orcs!"

I rushed forward and saw the orc I had fought in Lake-Town. I narrowed my eyes and looked at Thorin.

"Watashi wa kaiketsu suru sukoa o motte imasu." (I have a score to settle.)

I did not wait for him to respond and I climbed over the wall. Legolas grabbed my arm. I turned and looked at him.

"Kasumi…."

I hugged him tight and kissed his cheek before running at the large orc.