11. Glass
When they first began their journey, Bilbo thought that Thorin was a stubborn dwarf. He also thought that the leader of the Company was rude and hot-headed. He was correct, but over the course of their time together, Bilbo learned Thorin's other sides.
The King was kind-hearted and caring, although he never really seemed to show it. But Bilbo knew that no uncaring person would lay down his arms for another whom he thought was useless, nor would an uncaring person risk his own life to save the same person. Thorin was kind and brave. It was just his life and circumstances that had made him hard to the outside world.
It was also during this time that Thorin got to know Bilbo better as well. They had reached an understanding, an understanding had quickly blossomed into something more. Before they left Beorn's, Thorin decided to make his move.
"Master Burglar," Thorin said as they were getting things ready. "A word in private?"
"Of course," Bilbo replied, giving the dwarf a small smile.
They walked to the back of the house where no one was around. Thorin had instructed Balin to keep the others, even his nephews, from spying on them. Thorin was side-stepping tradition a bit, but with the uncertainty of the rode ahead, he figured that he could be forgiven.
"Master Baggins," Thorin began, and then shook his head. For what he was going to say, it seemed too impersonal to not call Bilbo by name. So he corrected himself. "Bilbo. I wish to present you with a gift, to show my intention."
With little to no flourish, he held out a ring. The band was made of platinum, worth less than mithril, but more than gold. He had forged it himself when he was young and Erebor was still theirs. The stone in the middle he had sold off long ago to help feed his people. In its place was a glass replica.
"The ring was forged by my own hands, to symbolize my wish to forge a bond with you," Thorin said the ancient words, translated from the original Khuzdul, but the meaning was present. "I apologise that the stone is but glass. I would replace it when we reclaim Erebor."
Bilbo was stunned. Only in his wildest dreams did he think that this would happen. And certainly not like this! Bilbo opened his mouth to reply, but found that no words came out. He tried again, raising a finger to emphasize something, but still he could find nothing to say. Bilbo pursed his lips and took a deep breath. Third time's the charm after all.
"I accept."
Sorry that this update is a bit later than usual, I was busy today. Haha.
Anywho, I am still missing 5 prompts for this month and I also need prompts for next month. So if you have anything, then please, leave a comment! ^.^