Chapter 21
Paying Respects
When I woke up in Thorin's arms naked…the biggest smile came to my face. I looked up at him and smiled. He was still asleep. His coat was covering us. I kissed him softly and he opened his eyes. He smiled.
"Good morning."
"Morning."
He kissed my lips and I put my hand on his face. I did not want him to pull away so when he did I frowned. He chuckled and kissed me softly then we got dressed and made our way back to the others. They were all still asleep and for that I was thankful. As we were walking back I heard a voice inside my head.
"Sonya."
Before I even knew what was happening I was falling. I took Thorin's hand. He too seemed to be falling. He wrapped his arms around me and I held onto him tightly. When I opened my eyes I nearly screamed. Thorin and I were back in New York City.
"Sonya where are we?"
I didn't know if I could talk, I opened my mouth but no words came. He took my hand and I looked at him.
"New York City." I said.
Thorin's POV
So this was where she was from. I did not particularly like it.
"Why are we here?"
"I don't know."
"Can you get us back?"
She nodded.
"But before that…..I want to do something."
I raised my brow and she took my hand.
"I want to see my parents."
I squeezed her hand and nodded. We walked through this New York and son we came to a fenced in area. Sonya broke the lock and then opened the gate. She pulled me inside and we wandered until we found a marble stone. Engraved in it were these words,
"Here lies Matthew and Elizabetha Rivers. Beloved Parents." I looked at Sonya. "Are you alright my dear?"
She did not answer. She knelt down and lightly touched the cold marble with her fingers.
"I wish you were here. I wish you were hear to meet Thorin and the others. I know you would have liked him daddy, he is strong, brave and kind. He is everything you always wanted for me. And mom…..I know you would have liked him too."
The way she spoke of me made me feel warm. I knelt down in front of the grave and put my arm around her.
"I never knew either of you, but I am certain you were both kind and loving. You have a wonderful daughter full of love and kindness. She is beautiful, smart, brave and loving. I make this promise to both of you now, no harm shall come to her whilst I live. I will take care of her, protect her, love her until the end of my days. May you both rest in peace knowing Sonya is in safe hands."
Sonya's POV
I looked at Thorin. I smiled and rested my head on his shoulder.
"I love you Thorin. Thank you for saying such kind words. It means a lot."
He kissed my temple and rubbed my arm.
"I love you Sonya, and I always will."
"And I'll always love you."
I felt something brush against my leg. I looked down and found a black cat, at least I believed it to be a cat. It was rubbing against me affectionately. I smiled and it jumped into my arms. I laughed lightly and it nuzzled against me.
"What is that?" Thorin asked.
"It's a kitten."
Thorin looked at it and smiled when it gave a little meow. There were no tags and she didn't seem to belong to anyone. I smiled.
"I think we should take her with us." I said.
I expected Thorin to refuse but he just nodded. I smiled and looked that the kitten.
"I'll call you Gem."
She purred and rubbed her nose against my cheek. I smiled and then took Thorin's hand.
"Let's go home." I said.
He smiled and nodded. As we walked to Central Park I heard something behind us. I stopped and so did Thorin. I did not know if he heard it, but I sure did. Gem started to hiss and spit and I put her down. I reached for my gun but I did not have it.
"Thorin give me Orcrist." I whispered.
No sooner had he handed me his sword that someone hit him over the head. I turned and found none other then my good for nothing uncle Jim.
"So you've been hiding here in a graveyard? I should have known a little freak like you would live in a place like this."
I dropped to my knees next to Thorin. He was unconscious.
"This the bastard who yelled at me?"
He pulled out a pistol and aimed at Thorin. My eyes widened.
"NO!"