Chapter 14
Growing Up
When I woke up I tried to stand. To my surprise I could stand and walk without pain. I smiled and then walked outside. I made my way to where I knew the dwarves were having their breakfast. I smiled and walked out. My sisters saw me. They stood up and ran to me.
"Ella!"
I smiled and hugged them. When finally they let me go Bilbo and Fili and Dwalin came to me and hugged me and clapped me on the back. However when I laid eyes on Thorin. He looked horrible. Ann was glaring at him. I put my hand on her shoulder and she looked at me.
"Ella don't."
I smiled.
"It is alright. It was I who was wrong."
I she sighed and I walked over to Thorin. He looked away.
"Please look at me?" I asked quietly.
He slowly looked into my eyes. I gave him a small smile.
"I ask your forgiveness." I said.
His eyes widened.
"But I…"
I held up my hand to stop him.
"I acted like a child and I feel terrible. I am 22 years of age and I acted as though I were only 6. From the start I have been rude and childish to you. I beg your forgiveness." I said.
I bowed and I felt his hand on my shoulder. I dared not look up at him.
"I understand why you acted as such. I know what you have been through. I lost my mother at a young age. Just after my sister Dis was born. And you know what happened to my father and grandfather."
I found the courage to look at him. His eyes were sad.
"So perhaps we were both wrong." He said.
I stared at him. I had been so very wrong about Thorin. He was a true king, an honorable dwarf, and a loyal friend. I smiled and nodded.
"You shall have my forgiveness if I may have yours." I said.
I saw a small smile tug at his lips.
"You have it."
I smiled and nodded.
"Thank you." I said.
He nodded and then walked off. Someone put their hand on my shoulder. I turned to see the old Balin smiling at me.
"You have touched his heart lassie. None have been able to do so."
"I am glad to have been able to." I looked to Thorin's retreating figure. "Perhaps he can help me as well." I said.
I looked at my sisters.
Perhaps he shall be the one to make me laugh again as I used to.