Chapter 35
Find Her!
After 2 days of traveling we reached the Forest Gate. I reached for Thorin's hand. He took it and looked at me.
"~Do not fear. I will protect you.~"
But who will protect you?
"Now I have pressing business away in the south." said Gandalf suddenly.
I looked at him. He was going to leave us.
"Well what of your horse? You do not mention sending it back. What of your promise?" Thorin said.
"I am not sending it back. I am riding it! I know of my promise. Now farewell!"
"Oh go away then." They mumbled.
As they walked into the forest I lingered. Bifur came back to me.
"~Come on lass. We have to go through.~"
I took a deep breath and then walked forward. Thorin took my hand and never let me go as we walked through.
Ann's POV
I noticed my sister's fear as we entered the forest.
You would think that after that fight with Azog she wouldn't be afraid of anything!
As we stopped for a short rest Dwalin looked at me. My eyes were on my baby sister. I was grateful for Thorin. Grateful she had him to help her.
"Ann?"
I did not look at Dwalin as I spoke.
"Something's wrong."
He did not respond.
"Something's really scaring her. I mean terrifying her! I have never seen her so scared." I said.
Dwalin pulled me into his arms and kissed my temple.
"It will be alright lass."
I hope you are right.
Rachel's POV
I had never seen Ella so scared. She would shake every minute and Thorin was always with her. I was forever in his debt for that. But there was something horribly wrong with my sister.
"Does she not like the woods?" Bilbo asked.
"Actually she loves being in a forest. But there's something horribly wrong with her. Oh Bilbo I am supposed to protect her." I said.
Bilbo put his arms around me.
"Shh-hh! You do protect her! This forest gives us all a sense of unease." He said.
I hope you are right.
Ella's POV
The night's in the forest were the worst! The darkness terrified me. I knew my dream was a warning. And every night the dream came back. And on this night, it came one last time.
One day more Miss Ella! And you're MINE!
I woke up but bit back a scream. I felt for Thorin who was asleep next to me. I found no more sleep that night. I kept my bow close at hand, ready to protect…..my family. This company of dwarves, my sisters and Bilbo…they were my family. All of them. And Thorin…I would never love anyone as I loved him.
"I love you Thorin." I kissed him. "I love you so much."
Those were the last words I spoke before I was hit over the head.
Thorin's POV
When I awoke Ella was gone!
"No!"
I jumped up and looked around.
"ELLA!"
Her sisters and the others had jumped up at my raised voice.
"Where is she?!" Ann asked.
It cannot be! It was merely a dream!
"He took her." I said in a low voice.
"What?! Who?!"
"Turwaithion." I said.
I will find you Ella. I gave you my word I would protect you and I will find you and save you! I am coming for you sweetheart!