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Disclaimer; I do not own the Hobbit or the PJ movies
Hello everyone! So just in time for the new trailer heres a new chapter! So were not spending very long at all at Beorn's house for now. I may go back later and add some stuff but for right now its only going to be a short stay.
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Elira Flinched as a bee buzzed past her ear. "Gandalf where are we going exactly?"
"you will see in just a moment my dear" the wizard said coming to a halt. He then turned to face the company "Now then a few things about our host; he lives a rather solitary life and is protective o his lands, but the main thing to know of him is that he is a skin changer- sometimes he is a great black haired man and others a large black bear. furthermore he is not overly fond of dwarfs. But he can be reasonable, and if we go about this in the right manor all will be well"
He paused of a moment before continuing "Now then we shall go in small groups When I whistle that will be the signal for the next group to approach the house. I Will go first with master Baggins then Rowan and Elira, followed by Thorin, then Balin and Dwalin, Fili and Kili next, then Ori Nori and Dori, Gloin and Oin, and finally Bifur Bombour and Bofur"
Elira waited beside Rowan as she watched Gandalf and Bilbo disappear into the scrub brush. They did not have to wait very long before a shrill whistle sounded. The two friends made their way along the same route Gandalf had taken and found themselves in a clearing in which sat a large cottage. various animals were milling about the area, some feeding or laying in the sun while others strode about the field.
"Ah here they are now" Gandalf said drawing their attention.
Elira fought to suppress a gasp as she saw the man next to Gandalf. He towered above Elira who barely came up to his waist. He had long dark hair and a dark beard. He regarded the girls with unmasked curiosity.
"This is Beorn our host"Gandalf said gesturing to the large man
Rowan bowed "Rowan Firebrand"
Elira bowed with her "Elira Leaflin"
"at your service" they said together politely
Beorn nodded "If I needed your service I shall ask for it" he responded in a deep voice
Gandalf picked up telling Beorn the story of the company's travels all the while continuing to signal the company to come.
Soon every one had reached the house ad were crowded around Gandalf, gaping at the house before them.
The large man paused to survey the company
"A fine story indeed" he said and with a wave of one massive arm, gestured them into the house.
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Rowan was still getting used to Beorn's animals. though she loved animals, the fact that these particular animals would pop up suddenly in random places around the massive house sporting trays and pitchers in their mouths or on their heads slightly unnerved her. By the second day she had grown more accustomed to their strange behavior and even went so far as to pet one of the goats that brought a pitcher of water to her
The goat bayed happily and trotted away from the table.
the company was settling in to breakfast, a few late risers still trickling to the table.
Beorn was absent from the table as he had been the night before. Gandalf had informed them that he was out wandering the outskirts of the forest looking for sings of the orcs.
When every one had seated them selves at the table Thorin announced that they would be leaving at first light the following day.
Rowan groaned inwardly. she was just getting used to the comforts and safety of Beorn's home
After breakfast the company scattered about the home. Thorin, Balin, and Gandalf poured over a map of the green wood, plotting the companies path. the rest of the company was out side at the make shift training ground they had set up. Bilbo, Ori, Bombour, and Dori sat on the out skirts of the sparing rings watching the matches.
Rowan darted back a few paces to the edge of the ring, shoulders heaving with each heavy breath. her sword felt heavy in her arms as she glared across the ring at Dwalin who stoop at the other end,wiping a small bit of sweat off his brow, watching her with a bemused smile.
"Oh come on lass I've trained you better than this" he said with a taunting grin "don't tell me your tired already"
"Me? never. I'm just going easy on you. don't want that ticker of yours to give out on you old man" Rowan replied in between breaths, a grin forming on her lips.
with a yell the two charged at each other, weapons at the ready.
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Elira stood in the opposite ring preparing for her match. she smiled as she heard Dwalin and Rowan taunt each other from across the ring. Elira was glad her friend had finally found a bit family here, the two of them butted heads like a couple of old women but it was clear to Elira that the old dwarf loved Rowan like his own child and in turn Rowan had come to view him as a father.
She was startled from her thoughts as a loud clang echoed from the ring behind her, telling her the two had begun to fight again.
Strapping on the last bit of leather amour she turned to face Bofur. So far she had managed to defeat Bilbo and Dori so the company had decided she was ready to fight more advanced opponents .
The floppy hatted dwarf smiled at her from the middle of the ring.
"Are you ready lass?" he asked twirling his curved ax leisurely as she entered the ring.
Elira nodded wrapping her fingers around her blades, taking her stance in the center as the dwarf continued twirling the ax languidly.
Bofur stopped his twirling "well then lets have a go shall we?"
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six to two. That was the number of times Bofur had disarmed her verses the number of times she had disarmed him.
Elira groaned as she found herself on the ground again. every muscle in her body was on fire.
"Alright lass I think that's enough for one day" Bofur said giving her a hand up "Chin up your making bounds of improvement there. Managing ta hold your own now. don't fret, skill comes with time"
Elira nodded. The dwarf was right she was improving but that didn't help to stop the ache that radiated through her body.
She walked over to a pile of logs where she has set her stuff, slinging her quiver and bow over her back.
Kili strolled over to her, a smile plastered on his face. "looks like we'll make a warrior out of you after all"
Elira grinned and hooked her arms around his neck "Well I do have a great teacher. Maybe you know him? Tall, dark haired.."
"You forgot ruggedly handsome" Kili said pulling her in to a kiss.
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First light came way too early for Rowan, who had come in from training the night before bathed and changed into her traveling cloths and immediately gone to bed. her muscles protested her every move as she stretched. suddenly she bolted up right
"Shit!" Rowan said. She had suddenly remembered something important- she had yet to pack her things for the journey. Rowan stumbled out of bed tugging on her boots and jacket frantically searching the room for her pack and possessions which were no where to be found. Her boot how ever, had managed to find a gap in the floor boards, which sent her sprawling onto the floor.
A small rap sounded on the large wooden door of her room before it slowly cracked open. Fili's head poked into the room.
"Rowan are you Ok? I heard..." he stopped mid sentence as his eyes found Rowan sprawled on the floor one boot on the other hanging half off, jacket up over her head. He laughed as he entered the room fully.
"You better not be laughing at me" Rowan said pushing the jacket off her head
Fili stooped in front of her and scooped her up off the floor and setting her on the bed.
"I would never dream of such a thing" he said still chuckling. He bent down and pulled her other boot on properly and deftly lacing it up.
"Thanks" Rowan said giving him a quick kiss "have you seen my bag? I'm beginning to think Kili took it as one of his pranks."
Fili grinned at her and with out a word left the room, returning seconds later with her bags in hand.
"you were so tired yesterday I figured you would probably forget to pack so I did it already."
Rowan stared at him for a moment before giving him a teary smile
He looked at her with concern"whats wrong?"
Rowan looked at the floor and shrugged "Its stupid"
Fili shook his head, he put his thumb under her chin tilting her head up to look at him "no its not. what is it mon annym"
she gave him a small smile "I'm used to being the one who looks out for everyone. I guess I'm just not used to having people look out for me."
Fili smiled and pulled her into a hug " I'll always be watching out for you"
"And I'll always be watching out for you" Rowan smiled back.
Just then a muffled shout sounded out side the door
"Kili lad I swear to Mahal if you don't tell me where you've hidden my drawers I'll ring ya my self!" Gloin's angry voice sounded down in the hall.
"And together we'll both keep and eye on Kili and Elira" Rowan laughed
Fili pinched the bridge of his nose."The work of an older sibling is never done"
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A/N; so this was kind of a fluffyish filler chapter but next time were back on the quest! Thanks for reading!