New chapter done and ready to go.
We are now back with our favourite Hobbit. It definitely feels like it's been a while.
Enjoy :D
"Keep still Keonie, I am doing this for your own benefit."
Hildegard could feel her patience growing increasingly more thin. As the smaller creature she was holding down desperately tried to wriggle out if her grip. His thrashing becoming more erratic every time she pushed the vile she held closer to his face.
" I fail to see how shoving that ungodly powder under my nose is a benefit to me." The Hobbit resorted as he buckled once more against the weight holding him down. Above the girl had placed her knee onto his stomach and using her free left hand, grabbed a fist full of his curly locks to keep his held firmly still. Though he was even more restricted by the fact his hands were now shackled in the metal cuffs Hildegard had brought in earlier. The rope being replaced by a long metal chain that was secured to the wall. Despite this the Hobbit felt a little grateful that at least this time there was more slack in his bindings. As the cuffs allowed him to still be able to move his arms and hands normally. There was also more length in the chain for him to move around more freely.
"Don't be such a baby. Besides it's not powder it is smelling salts to help clear congestion. I want to be able to get some sleep tonight without hearing your constant sniffling."
Bilbo could not help but start feeling sorry for himself. In truth he felt absolutely horrible as his poor battered body screamed out in pure misery. He knew that his body was now not only dealing with the trauma he had been subjected to. But now also the onset of fever no doubt the culprit being from infection. All he could hope for was his compromise immune system had the strength to fight it off.
"Not so much fun for me either you know."
All of a sudden a loud crash rang through the room as a body dropped from the ceiling above. It crashed into the side of the bed before completing it's decent to the floor. Rolling a few more times before coming to a stop a couple of feet away from the Hobbit.
By this point Hildegard had jumped to her feet screaming in panic and had run to the other side of the room.
It took a moment for Bilbo to be pulled out if his initial shock at what had just happened. With his mouth agape he blinked a few more times and studied the individual in front of him. His heart left into his throat when he then recognised him. At first his voice came out now more than a small whisper when calling the individual. But soon he could hear himself forcefully shouting the Dwarves name.
" Fili...Fili!"
Bilbo got to his feet and ran over to the young Dwarf. Only just being able to reach as he kneeled down beside him. " Fili"
He inspected the body before him who was just about staying conscious but loosing the battle fast. Blood oozed from the large gash on his forehead and steadily trickled down his face. His unfocused eyes then met the Hobbit's yet they were so unfocused that he doubted the prince even recognized him.
"Bilbo?"
" Yes...Yes it's Bilbo." Despite the initial relief a wave of panic then quickly washed over him as it seemed his words were no longer getting through and the Dwarf went completely limp.
" No Fili stay with me, don't go to sleep." He shook the Dwarves shoulders but still there was no response.
Suddenly there was another almighty crash followed by a second individual falling through the roof. Though this time it landing straight onto it's feet. Terror instantly hit the Hobbit like a tidal wave as Bilbo straight away knew what it was.
Luckily the Orc had not noticed him or the fallen Dwarf as it's back was to them. Unfortunately it did spot Hildegard who had not left her hiding place in the corner. Blood instantly drained from the Halfling's face as it stalked towards the cowering girl who had now sank to the floor in terror.
Without wasting another second Bilbo dug into Fili's jacket and pulled out one of the numerous blades the prince always carried on his person. He slipped it behind his back and hid it in the space between his shirt and dungarees, making sure it was secure enough to stay put for when he needed it. The Halfling then scooted away from the Dwarf and picked up the nearest object he could find. Which happened to be the sniffing salts bottle Hildegard dropped when the prince came crashing through the ceiling.
" HEY YOU!." The Hobbit then threw it hard at the large beast making precise contact with the back of it's head.
The Orc's made a low growl before it turned around and spotted Bilbo. He used every fibre of courage he could muster to stand as defiantly as he could. Though as the monster menacingly stared down at him. He could not stop his enclosed fists from shaking in terror with his Hobbit instincts screaming at him to also run and hid.
" I remember you. Your that little ferret that is travelling with Oakenshield and stripped Azog of his prize."
Bilbo's brows dropped in somewhat annoyance ' Why do trolls and now Orcs keep mistaking me for a ferret?' he thought to himself but collected his voice as quickly as he could.
" Yes that would be me."
The Orc instantly stalked towards it's new prey and in one swift motion grabbed the Hobbit by the throat and hoisted him into the air. With no short amount of luck there was enough slack in the chain that the Hobbit's arms were not ripped from their sockets.
" I shall now be rewarded greatly. I come in here to fetch a high ranking Dwarf yet I will also be leaving with Oakenshield's beloved pet."
" Hate to break it to you but I honestly don't see your masters as the giving type. Though you may be lucky and get an extra helping of swamp sludge at feeding time."
Bilbo immediately gave a strangled yelp as the pressure on his windpipe tightened. Then without any warning or mercy the Orc viciously shook the smaller being until he nearly loss consciousness. From his grip the beast watched the creature's head and unfocused eyes roll around as it's senses tried to readjust back to normality. It's body stayed limp as he panted continuously to try and capture oxygen.
Deciding that his action was slowly killing the creature he loosened his grip a little. " I should skin you right now you worthless little worm."
It took a few more moments for Bilbo to fully regain himself as the world around him finally stopped spinning. And he could get his breathing and heart rate back under some what control. He could feel his earlier fear slowly being replaced with hatred and resentment as it felt like something in the Halfling finally snapped. With everything that had happened over the past few days his safety was now a distant memory. Instead the extreme need to fight not just for himself but also for Fili and to a weird extent Hildegard, were now his main priorities.
" What just like your comrade tried to do?" His voice held so much venom that even Bilbo didn't even recognize himself anymore. " Because from what I remember he failed miserably and then went down like a little bitch."
The pressure around the Hobbit's neck again increased as it was evident his loose tongue had infuriated the beast once more. He wheezed out a desperate choke with his face being brought closer to his captors. And feeling the stench of stale air hitting nose and watering his eyes.
" You shall pay for your insufferable disposition."
By now Bilbo was struggling to say conscious let alone focus. His mind screamed at him that he may of pushed the Orcs patients a bit to far and was unsure if it even mattered to it anymore if he was brought back to the rest of his pack alive. Though judging by the force behind the squeezing it seemed it was indeed intending to end him right then and now. He had to act fast.
Seizing the chance and using the last bit of strength he could muster. The Halfling quickly made a grab for the blade he had hidden and with trembling hands wrapped his fingers firmly around it's handle. Without waiting another precious second he plucked the weapon out and forcefully drove the sharpened metal deep into the Orcs neck.
At first the beast gave an almighty roar but soon was replaced by spluttering gurgles with Bilbo digging the blade deeper into it's throat. More blood began to spurt from the wound and coat the smaller beings arm but he didn't let up. He could feel the grip on him begin to dwindle and felt somewhat relief as air could now enter his lungs without much restriction. Now taking a large intake of breath Bilbo twisted the handle which resulted in blood to now freely flow out of the Orcs mouth. It's fight to not succumb to the fatal wound was then lost and finally the large creature came crashing to the floor dead.
It wasn't a smooth landing for Bilbo either who went down with it but luckily did not end up underneath the almighty body. He laid of on ground for a moment panting before then finding the strength to remove the hand that still encased his neck. Using his shaking hands he then propped himself up and shuffled back a little way before finally resting into a sitting position.
Bilbo stared at the fallen Orc for a moment, studying it's shocked expression and glazed over eyes that no longer beard any indication of life. He sat there until a small distant whimper brought him back and out of his trance. Looking up it was then that he spotted Hildegard still cowering in the same place. Even from a distance he could see her scared face not being able to draw her eyes away from the dead beast. Tears still streaming down her red hot cheeks and her whole body trembling as it was clear the girl had been severely traumatised.
" Hildegard...Hey Hildegard it's ok now you are safe."
It took a moment for Bilbo words to get through but soon enough the girl brought her gaze up to meet the Hobbit's.
" Is...is it dead?" Her voice shook with every word.
" Yes it is dead, he can't hurt you now." Bilbo then again looked down at the beast and then up at the large gaping hole in the ceiling before addressing the frightened girl once more. " Listen I need you to go to your father."
" I cannot just leave you here alone." Hildegard argued whilst attempting to stand on her quivering legs.
" Look I do not know if more Orcs will be on their way. If more do come and see this then they will probably come looking for whom is responsible and turn this place upside down. But if they just see me here they more than likely won't."
He met the large girls gaze with pleading eyes but held his voice firm. It was not a lie and he did not know if more of the Orc pack would at any second come crawling through the gap. But it was not a chance Bilbo wanted to take. Yet he could also see the girl still didn't look entirely convinced.
" Please go to your father and tell him to fetch Braga and reinforcements. I am wanted by these guys and I don't want to see you caught in the middle if they do. I just want you to stay safe Hildegard."
His last statement seemed to do the trick as the girl did not dispute any further and instead hastily ran towards the door. She twisted the doorknob and pulled it open but turned her head back around and looked directly at Bilbo.
" Please stay safe until I return ok?"
The expression and sincerity almost tugged at the Hobbit's heartstrings. For the first time since being held hostage there Hildegard was beginning to show what she actually was. A young child who like him before his adventures knew nothing about the many horrors of the world. Letting out a big sigh he then smiled back at the still obvious petrified girl. " I promise I will."
With a nod Bilbo watched as Hildegard then quickly departed out of the room and run down the vast corridor. She soon disappeared out of view when she reached the end and rounded the corner. Leaving Bilbo alone to contemplate his next course of action.
Score
Bilbo 1
Giant monster Orc 0
If there is anything better than cute sassy Bilbo. It's badass Bilbo. Really had fun writing this chapter and hope you guys enjoyed reading it. Will admit it is quite short but I promise the next chapter will be out soon and will feature more Bilbo.
Thankyou all so much again for your support and sticking with this I truly do appreciate it. :D