The Hobbit: Unexpected Allies
Chapter 25 of my Hobbit story, enjoy.
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Chapter 25
Thorin looked around and finally spotted the other two he was looking for. Kili and Dwalin were fighting not too far away.
"Fili, come with me, we need to reach Kili and Dwalin." He said. "There is something we have to do."
Fili seemed confused by this but nodded and followed Thorin as they hurried towards their fellow Dwarves. They arrived just as Dwalin effortlessly cut down a Warg. As they turned they spotted Thorin and Fili and immediately Kili grinned.
"There you are, brother." He remarked. "What were you thinking, wandering off like that without telling me?"
Fili shook his head. "It was my burden to bear Ki. I couldn't get you mixed up in it all."
Dwalin smirked at Thorin. "I have to disagree Thorin; both of them are as hard-headed as each other."
Both brothers looked from Dwalin to Thorin and back again.
"What is that supposed to mean?" They asked at the exact same time.
Thorin smirked and shook his head. "Don't worry about it; we have something more important to discuss. We need to end this battle here and now. There's only one way to do that; to cut off the head of this army."
They all tensed at that, realizing what he meant, but curious as to what he intended to do.
Thorin finally spoke, gesturing with his sword to the rocky hills where Azog had made camp.
"Azog is there, given everything we've heard, his spawn Bolg will be there too, along with other orcs no doubt." He remarked. "None the less, that is where we need to go. We need to go and slay them now; that will break the will of their army."
Dwalin nodded. "So, we go there, fighting to the bitter end, to break the orcs will to fight…Count me in."
Fili and Kili both nodded; Thorin turned to Dain.
"These three are my best warriors, just as you have yours." Thorin remarked. "I can understand you being eager to come with us…"
Dain smirked. "Too right I am; but going by your tone, you don't want me there?"
Thorin nodded. "We need someone to stay and lead the army here…Who better."
"Well, I'll see action either way." Dain replied with a shrug. "I've no complaints; here."
With that he gesture and four of his men came forward, leading mounts.
"Take these with you, they'll make the trip up the hills easier, quicker too."
Thorin smiled and thanked him and soon they were mounted and ready. They began their advance, with Dain returned to the army and leading them into battle once more.
Within Dale, the battle had abated briefly, another wave was approaching, but they had room to breathe and regroup before they arrived. As they did so Gandalf came across Bilbo within the city.
"Bilbo, I thought I told you…" He began.
Bilbo however then spotted something and spoke quickly. "What's that?"
Gandalf followed Bilbo's gaze and spotted the four Dwarves, riding up the hills, towards the orc encampment within the ruins there.
He smiled. "It is Thorin, along with Kili, Fili and Dwalin, he is taking his best fighters…He aims to finish this battle by going after the orcs leaders."
"Well, shouldn't we help them?" Bilbo asked worriedly.
Gandalf sighed. "We must have faith in them, besides…We would not make it to them in time. Now, come, let's get you hidden somewhere."
With that Gandalf hurried onwards. Bilbo however stayed put and, after a brief deliberation, made up his mind and slipped on the ring, vanishing from sight. They weren't the only ones to notice Thorin and his three companions heading for the Orc encampment, Tauriel could see them too.
'Kili.' Her thoughts raced desperately. 'He's…This is not good; they think they're going to end things. But it must be a trap; there's still more orcs to come; an ambush?'
"Tauriel."
She was broken out of her thoughts by Legolas and spun around, finding him standing observing her.
"What are you thinking?" He queried.
She shook her head. "There is danger on those hills, far greater than the Dwarves think."
Legolas sighed. "You are not seriously…"
"I am, what is the problem with it anyway; I am already cast out." She replied.
With that she immediately turned and began to hurry towards the hills herself. Legolas shook his head and sighed again before following her.
As the four Dwarves road up the hills, aiming for their target, they encountered a nasty surprise. The holes made by the large worm creatures to form tunnels still held orcs. Orcs who waited in ambush and attack the four at that moment.
They fell from their mounts, which were sadly killed in the initial attack. But quickly the four Dwarves recovered, drawing their weapons they immediately were on their feet again. The orcs snarled and began to attack, the Dwarves fought back, ducking and blocking while cutting down any orc that lowered its guard.
Thorin glowered. "They're trying to hold us up; at this rate…"
Kili took down another and leapt out of the way of a third. "We cannot get to Azog, there's still too many of them."
So, they continued fighting, gradually thinning the numbers of their attackers. Finally they had a reprieve and began to advance again, on foot; however then they heard more orcs and saw they were being pursued.
"Hurry, go on ahead!" Dwalin yelled. "You must kill Azog and Bolg, I'll handle these!"
The others continued onwards while Dwalin stood and faced the oncoming orcs, ready to fight them off.
Back in Dale, in the great hall, the healers had taken Kaitlin from Bain. He bit his lip as he tried to approach.
"Please, I don't want to, I need to see her, I…" He began, panic making him stumble over his words.
Just then however, Andreia stepped in front of him. "No, Bain, you cannot…"
Bain glared at her. "You don't have the right to stop me, I want to see Kat!"
"They are going to be treating her injuries; that means removing what's left of her dress." Andreia snarled as she explained. "If you think I'm letting you see her unclothed; think again."
Bain blushed at that, finally realizing what she meant. "I; I'm sorry, I…"
He turned away, still blushing, eyes filling with tears. Bard immediately embraced his son.
"What if, what if she dies Da?" He choked out.
Bard shook his head. "Kaitlin is strong Bain, stronger than most give her credit for."
He then spoke to Sigrid and Tilda before leaving, he was needed back at the battle. Bain sat, still in a terrible state, Sigrid and Tilda were immediately at his side, helping to comfort him as their father had asked.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.