Okay, here's the next chapter and I will make another baby for Smaug and Serena.
Chapter 8: Revenge
Bilbo and the company were able to escape the Orcs and Elves and were heading downstream. Kili was injured by an arrow that as shot on his leg. They were able to get into town thanks to the help of Bard the Bowman. They stayed at his home while he told them about Smaug coming out of the mountain and roar. The villagers all panicked, thinking Smaug might come down and burn them all, but he didn't came. He just roared and then enters back in a few minutes. They didn't know why but they guess it was a warning to them if they dare enter the mountain. They were able to convince the Master of Lake-Town to let them venture at the mountain and would give him half of the treasure. They agreed but Kili was stayed behind due to his injury. Oin stayed as well to tend Fili's wound. Kili stayed behind too; after all, they are brothers. Bofur stayed as well to help Oin.
Eight dwarves and a hobbit ventured to the mountain. They reach to the top and tried to find the keyhole but they didn't and it was getting late. They slowly giving up, Bilbo stayed as he looks at the wall and tries to find the keyhole. Once he did, he calls the others to come back and tries to find the key but he almost dropped it. Luckily, Thorin was able to get it with his boot and then picks it up. The others came as Thorin came to the keyhole. He puts the key in and then he unlocks it. He pushed the hidden door and saw a dark hall. Balin was weeping in joy that they are home but their quest isn't over yet. They need the Arkenstone, the King's Jewel.
Bilbo went forward and tries to find the Arkenstone. He had trouble since there were too many gold coins and trinkets. He picks up a cup but it made a mountain of gold slide off. He then heard a loud snort from the gold. Turning around, he saw a peek of Smaug's scale and he hide. He heard many gold coins falling off. He uses the ring and turned invisible. He watched as Smaug came out of the gold while sniffing the air for any scent. He then spoke.
"Well..." he circled a bit, "...thief." Bilbo froze as he ducks when Smaug walks pass him, "I smell you." Smaug said coldly, "I hear your breath. I feel your air. Where are you?"
Bilbo slowly stood up as Smaug was right in his face, "Where are you?" Bilbo couldn't take it. He made a dash causing some coins to fell. Smaug uses his massive body to make an avalanche of gold. Bilbo was able to get to a pillar and hides there as Smaug circles it, "Come, now, don't be shy." Smaug spoke, "Step into the light." Smaug circles around the pillar. Bilbo pants silently as Smaug sniffs the air, "Hmm. There is something about you. Something you...carry. Something made of gold but far more...precious." he mocks the last part.
Bilbo keeps seeing weird visions about a single hell fire eye and Smaug's eye. He could hear voices saying: Precious! Precious! Bilbo didn't realize that he removes the ring and Smaug saw him, "There you are...Thief in the Shadows." Smaug mocks with a grin.
Bilbo had to act fast and so he lied, "I did not come to steal from you O Smaug the Unassessably Wealthy. I merely wanted...to gaze upon your magnificence. To see...if you really were as great as the old tales say. I did not believe them." Bilbo shut his mouth quickly as Smaug stood up to show his size.
Smaug roared out, "And do you now?!"
Bilbo almost squeaks out, "Truly...the tales and songs...fall utterly short of your enormity... O Smaug the Stupendous."
"Do you think flattery will keep you alive?" Smaug narrowed his eyes at the hobbit.
Bilbo swallows hard, "No, no, no, indeed." Bilbo backs away as Smaug came close to him.
"You seem familiar with my name..." Smaug circles at Bilbo, "...but I don't remember smelling your kind before." He narrowed his eyes, "Who are you...and where do you come from, may I ask?"
Bilbo tried his best to answer, "I come from under the hill."
"Underhill?" Smaug mocks with sly interest.
"And under hills...and over hills my path has led and…and through the air. I am he who walks unseen."
"Impressive," Smaug commented, "What else do you claim to be
"I am...Luck-wearer…Riddle-maker…Lovely titles."
"Go on." Smaug spoke coldly.
Bilbo accidentally said, "Barrel-rider."
"Barrels?" Smaug mocks out, "Now that is interesting. And what about...your little Dwarf friends? Where are they hiding?"
Bilbo's eyes widen in shock and horror. Of course Smaug can smell dwarves, he's a dragon! Bilbo tries to make an excuse, "Dwarves? No. No, no. No Dwarves here. You've got that all wrong."
"Oh, I don't think so, Barrel-rider!" Smaug spat out, "They sent you in here to do their dirty work while they skulk about outside." Smaug growls venomously, baring his teeth to reveal his pearly whites.
"Truly you are mistaken O Smaug, Chiefest and Greatest of Calamities."
Smaug hums, "You have nice manners for a thief and...A liar!" he roared, "I know the smell and taste of Dwarf. No one better! It is the gold! They are drawn...to treasure like...flies to dead flesh. Did you think I did not know...this day would come?!" he growled as he narrowed his eyes at Bilbo, "That a pack of canting Dwarves would come crawling back to the mountain?!"
Bilbo made a run for it and Smaug follows him in a deadly way, "The King Under the Mountain is dead." Smaug growls as Bilbo feel on some gold, "I took his throne. I ate his people like a wolf among sheep. I kill where I wish, when I wish. My armor is iron. No blade can pierce me. It's Oakenshield..." Smaug's eyes narrowed at Bilbo, "...that filthy Dwarvish usurper. He sent you in here for the Arkenstone, didn't he?"
Bilbo tries to explain it, "No. No...no. I don't know what you're talking about."
"Don't bother denying it." Smaug spat, "I guessed his foul purpose some time ago. But it matters not. Oakenshield's quest will fail. The darkness is coming. It will spread to every corner of the land. You are being used, Thief in the Shadows. You were only ever a means to an end. The coward Oakenshield has weighed the value of your life and found it worth nothing." Smaug smirks when he saw Bilbo trying not to be convinced.
"No. No. No, you're lying."
"What did he promise you?" Smaug hissed, "A share of the treasure? As if it was his to give. I will not part with a single coin. Not one piece of it. My teeth...are swords. My claws are spears. My wings... are a hurricane!" he spread his wings to show his magnificent but also reviling a missing scale in his right chest.
Bilbo saw this and whispers, "So it is true. The Black Arrow found its mark."
Unfortunately, Smaug heard it and snaps at him, "What did you say?"
Bilbo's eyes widen, "I was just saying your reputation precedes you, O Smaug the Tyrannical. Truly, you have no equal on this earth." He said as he backs away when Smaug brings his head dangerously close to Bilbo.
"I am...almost tempted to let you take it." Smaug growls, "If only to see Oakenshield...suffer. Watch it destroy him. Watch it corrupt his heart...and drive him mad." He smirks, "But I think not. I think our little game ends here." He reared his head up and glared at Bilbo while Smaug's underbelly glows, "So tell me...thief...how do you choose to die?!"
Biblo eyes widen before using the ring as Smaug uses his fire. When Smaug realizes that Bilbo was no longer there, he let out a angry roar and release a fire in a the ceiling.
Val and Aiden were playing of tag in a place where the houses were chiseled. Serena was with them, watching them with a small smile. She was happy that she has finally found a home, a mate and children of her own. She was finally happy and soon she will have another one in the family. Then suddenly, they heard Smaug's furious roar and something breaking. Val and Aiden stops playing and went over o their mother.
"Momma, what womg with papa?" Aiden asked coming over to her with Val. Serena shook her head and lowered her wing. Val and Aiden got on and Serena went back to the chamber. Serena wonders what has happen to her mate. Is he alright? Did thieves got in? So many questions yet she is not certain what is right. All she could think of is her mate.
Smaug chases the Barrel-rider and his company of dwarves down the halls. They could think that they could trick him! Those fools didn't realize that he is Smaug! The most powerful dragon that they ever met and they think they would waltz right here unattended, well. They are wrong! They will all die by his fire and would suffer the great consequents for entering his domain. They were too close to his treasure, too close to his family! They will never go near his mate and children, not as long as he lives. He will burn them, skin them and eat them. They will suffer if they come to close, especially Thorin. If he dares strike his sword at his son and his precious daughter, then he would die by his claws and he will never claim back his home, never! His family is important, his mate has next unborn child and he would never forgive those who kill his unborn child and his children.
He crashed inside the tapestry and he saw that Bilbo was buried in it, "You think, you can deceive me, Barrel-rider?" he growls, "You have come from Lake-town. This is some sordid scheme hatched between these filthy Dwarves and those miserable tub-trading Lakemen. Those sniveling cowards..." He hissed out, "...with their long bows...and Black Arrows." He then has an evil idea, "Perhaps it is time...I paid them a visit." He growled before heading towards the gate.
"This isn't their fault!" he heard Bilbo yelled out, "Wait!" Smaug looks at him and stalks over to the hobbit, "You cannot go to Lake-town!"
Smaug made and evil smirk, "You care about them...do you? Good." He spat, "Then you can watch them die." He was about to leave until he heard.
"Here! You witless worm." Smaug stops and glanced behind him to see Thorin standing on a big metal object with rope and chain in hands.
"You…" Smaug growls as he stalks over to Thorin with a glare.
"I am taking back what you stole." Thorin spoke bravely.
Smaug almost wanted to laugh at the weak dwarf, "You...will take nothing...from me... Dwarf. I laid low your warriors of old. I instilled terror in the hearts of Men. I am King Under the Mountain." Smaug spoke smugly.
Thorin glares at him, "This is not your kingdom. These are Dwarf lands. This is Dwarf gold. And we will...have our revenge." Then Thorin jumps off with a rope and the metal contraption started to fall and to revile a golden statue of King Thror. The golden statue was big and Smaug became drunk by the gold. He came close to it and wonders why would the filthy dwarves give him gold? He was lost in thought until…
"Smaug?" spoke a beautiful voice. Smaug snaps out of his thoughts and turns to see his beautiful mate and his children. They looked at him worriedly, "What is wrong?" Serena asked worriedly.
"Serena…" he whispers his mate name. He doesn't even know what is wrong either. Bilbo and the dwarves were shock to see two more dragons and a little girl but Bilbo knows who is that girl is, it was Valentina the Dragon Child.
"The Dragon Child lives on…" Bilbo whispers out in shock.
Smaug was about to go to them when suddenly the statue started to melt. Smaug and Serena's eyes widen in shock as the gold started to turn into liquid. Val and Aiden shriek in fear as the liquid gold started to come.
"Serena!" Smaug roared in horror as he and Serena were consumed by the gold. Smaug snaps his eyes at the gold. It may sting but he used his hooded eyes to shield them from the gold. Those dwarves tricked him! They let his guard down and now this happen! He tries to find Serena but couldn't because of the liquid gold. His children were in her back and that made Smaug's heart ache with fear. They are still young and they are still not yet fire proof. But, his fear grew wider when he remembers his unborn child inside of Serena. He couldn't lose them, he couldn't lose his family! He tries to find them but the gold made him hard to find them, they couldn't die…they couldn't die. But, he couldn't find his mate or children. He lost them...all of them
Then he remembers. Those dwarves and that thief. They are the reason that his mate and children's death! They will pay! With all his fury, Smaug burst out of the gold and roared, "Revenge?! Revenge?!" He runs out to the gates, "I will show you revenge!" He growled as he destroys the gate and took off while removing the gold in his body. He flies over to Lake-town with anger and hatred towards them.
"I am fire." He spoke in the cold air, "I am...death." His eyes shined as he took off to Lake-town. Bilbo and the dwarves came out and looks at the scene in horror as Bilbo said.
"What have we done?"
What will happen next? Please Review and thank you Gabriel for the explanation of the chromosome. And thank you Darkwarp for the ideas in the next story.