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The Half-Blood Prince 2 Chapter 3
Beorn may have not chosen to assassinate the Company during the night and the Orcs have held off from attacking them, but that doesn't me the danger has vanished although they are granted a small respite from their constant running.
No, no the Company has to contend with Beorn. Either they gain Beorn's approval to be given permission to stay on his lands and have his aide or he turns on them at any given moment.
Things already don't look good for them because they arrived here uninvited. This isn't even including Agathon's half Orc heritage. Judging already by what Gandalf has informed them about Beorn's past the Skinchanger may very well attack Agathon with no questions asked simply by looking at him.
This needs to be handled delicately as possible.
So Gandalf is taking the lead on this one.
Bilbo is the last one to rise, having been awoken by Stardust chewing hay in close proximity to his head. He then joins the Company as the majority is noisily arguing about what to do.
Should they stay or should they instead go?
Agathon chooses not to take part in the discussion. He stands off to the side observing the proceedings strategically planted where he can keep watch on Beorn as he's chopping wood all the while keeping out of his view.
"Well I think we should leg it. Slip out the back way," suggests Nori, eager to be far from this place.
Pride stung by this, grabbing Nori at the collar, Dwalin hissed "I'm not running from anyone. Beast or no."
The loud arguing would've continued again if Gandalf hadn't thumped his staff on the wooden floor.
Firmly putting his foot down, Gandalf said "There is no point in arguing. We cannot pass through the wilderland without Beorn's help. We'll be hunted down before we even get to the forest." The old wizard then spots Bilbo making his way towards him. "Bilbo. There you are. Now, this will require some delicate handling. We must tread very carefully. The last person to have startled him was torn to shreds." The axe thud from outside made the mood very ominous. "I will go first and…Bilbo? You come with me."
"Uh," said Bilbo, extremely unsure after that last comment from Gandalf. Bilbo can't back out because Agathon gave him a shove towards Gandalf. He aims a bitter glare at Agathon for that one. "Is this a good idea?"
"Yes," said Gandalf. "Now the rest of you just wait here and don't come out until I give the signal."
Having taken a position at another window, Bofur said "Right. Wait for the signal."
"And no sudden moves or loud noises and don't overcrowd him. And only come out in pairs. Right. No, actually, Bombur, you count as two so you should come out alone," said Gandalf.
Agathon muffles an amused snort.
The noise draws Gandalf's attention to him.
Concerned, Gandalf said "Agathon, you should come out last. The appearance of Dwarves in his home is one thing, but I have no idea how he'll react to you. We'll have to ease him with your presence more gently. Beorn has not had any pleasant experiences with Orcs. Your Elf heritage may be what saves you in the end, but even I cannot predict his actions here."
Stiffening with a touch of apprehension, Agathon conceded "Very well."
Agathon doesn't want to do anything to provoke or antagonize Beorn further than he already will be, but, for protection, he'll keep a dagger hidden in his sleeve just in case.
It never hurts to be on the cautious side.
Holding up a finger to emphasize the importance, Gandalf said "Remember wait for the signal."
Gandalf and Bilbo then exit the house with the Company anxiously waiting to make their move.
Then Bofur voices a question that Gandalf appears to have neglected to answer.
"What signal would that be," asked Bofur.
Shit.
Authors Note:
September 11th has come and gone once again. I was very young when it happened. Don't know about all of you, but I certainly was really scared. One minute I was at elementary school in class and the next my parents are pulling me out, taking my little sister and I home. That's when we learned the truth. The Twin Towers we'd see all the time whenever we traveled outside the city limits on road trips would no longer be there. We were stunned when we'd seen them destroyed on TV. Those trips were never the same again just like the lives of millions. In honor for the people that fell that day and to those still struggling to survive from the aftermath I suggest a moment of respective silence. I think we all can use that.
In lighter news Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
I've been meaning to get back to this one for a while and only now I've managed to find time and inspiration for it. I'm very satisfied and happy about it.
What do you think? Will Beorn attack Agathon or let him live?
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