Note: Italics is thoughts, unless specified otherwise i.e flashbacks or visions. / is timeskip
ALEXA'S POV
Alexa watched the scene over Oin's shoulder, a grimace on her face, "Can't the Eagles fly us to Erebor? Certainty would be a lot quicker," she muttered under her breath, annoyed at the wasted opportunity and the thought of the long trip ahead.
"What's that lass?" Oin asked,
"You'll have to be louder, broken trumpet remember?" he shouted, hurting her ears greatly.
"No Oin, its nothing," she assured him,
"What?" Oin yelled even louder; annoyance from the day's events bubbled within her, before promptly bursting.
"I SAID ITS NOTHING YOU DAMN DEAF BUG-ARRGH!" She screamed; a loud popping noise came from her left side, followed by an intense burning sensation.
"There we are lass, shoulders back in will have to wear a sling for at least four full moons though," he muttered, thinking for a moment about what methods he could use to strap up her shoulder without restricting her left arm more than it needed to be.
Unknown to him, but painfully obvious to the surrounding company, Alexa was seething beside him - and rightfully so. The bastard! the little shit! Ooooh , he's going to fucki - breathe Alexa breathe, he's just an old deaf Dwarf, he's just an old deaf Dwarf. And in, and out. And in, and out. She recited the words in her mind; not wanting her emotions to get the better of her.
"Here lass," Oin said softly, interrupting her mantra. Peering up from her sitting position on the rock, she saw him holding what looked like a small piece of wood in front of her. She stared at the item in his hands, a confused look in her eyes.
"It's ta put in yer mouth lass. Unless ya prefer to bite ya tongue off that is," Bofur chirped from beside her.
"Ah," Alexa breathed, taking the chunk of wood in hand and placing it securely in her mouth, biting down.
"Rewedy," she mumbled; words muffled by the wood.
The process was long. Longer than Alexa would've liked, but she had to give it to the old Dwarf, he did a good job. The stitches were quite small and very neat; and when she had relayed that back to him, he had puffed up and preened like a peacock. Damn Dwarves and their pride, I'm surprised they haven't had competitions over who's better at what yet...
Oin had then given her a concoction of sorts for the pain, which she, of course, thanked him for. Though when she had asked him what it contained, he had been rather stingy; claiming she'd be better off not knowing. Wiser words had never been spoken. It was awful. Vile in fact. But what was worse, was that it lingered – and not for a few seconds either, we're talking minutes, long and painful minutes which felt like hours. She was about to speak her mind when…
THIRD POV
"OH, MY FORCE!" Alexa squealed, leaping to her feet. The sudden shout made the company jump, not expecting the deafening noise. She stumbled towards the brooding leader of the company, a massive childish smile on her face.
"You have pretty eyes, very pretty," She complimented; oblivious to the company's bulging eyes and open mouths.
"Did-did she just…-Did she just call uncles eyes…" Kili started, voice wavering, his brown eyes blown wide in shock.
"Aye, I think she did," Fili finished an equally startled look upon his face.
Thorin coughed slightly, holding a closed fist up to his mouth in an attempt to hide his rising blush. Oh, Mahal give me strength
It seemed Mahal was not on his side, as her small hands had reached out to cup his bearded jaw, stroking it slowly. The feeling of her calloused hands caressing his face made a deep groan reverberate from within his chest. The sound startled the woman, before a grin formed on her lips and she continued her administrations.
It was only when he had finally broken eye contact with her, had he remembered that they were very much still surrounded by the company and not alone. Coughing loudly, Thorin grasped her much smaller hands in his and gently released them from his beard. Quickly taking a few steps back from the woman's affections and wandering hands.
"Er Oin," *cough* "What exactly, did you-did you give her?" He asked, cheeks visibly red.
"The lass was in great pain, I admit its strong… But I never thought she'd…" Oin mumbled, hands gesturing at her as the words died in his throat.
To say she was out of it would be a massive understatement. Alexa honestly hadn't felt this good since that mission to the outskirts of Ryloth with her Master; where she had fallen into a hole and pulled him in with her, unintentionally of course. She had found the very thing they were searching for; a very rare, very expensive, illegal drug plant. However, as they had landed directly in it, they had become very high. Which had later led to a long meeting with the council to explain their absence. Obi-Wan the little shit had laughed when she explained how she had fallen in, sadly he had covered it rather well with a cough and a thoughtful look; so, he wasn't reprimanded as well.
During their discussion, which soon turned to bickering over what should be done about the drugged lass; Alexa had wandered over to the edge of Carrock; towards the steep steps that were carved from the rock itself. She jumped like a child down each step, a big smile etched into her face.
- Time Skip: Back in Time a Few Minutes -
BILBO'S POV
Oh, my goodness
Bilbo's cheeks began to glow a subtle red, feeling second-hand embarrassment. He watched with bated breath, as Alexa pretty much flirted with their stoic leader right before the companies very eyes.
He observed the unexpected situation before him; Alexa was practically caressing Thorin's cheek, who looked as if he was very much enjoying it, most were trying their damnedest not to laugh, while others were dumbstruck.
Bilbo was shocked to notice that there were looks of envy within the eyes of some. He couldn't blame them though for there was no doubting that Alexa was a beautiful woman; he wouldn't dare call them out on their lingering eyes, for not only would that be a death sentence, he'd also be a hypocrite.
The bickering of Dwarves had grown in volume, discussing what to do about Alexa and how to get down from Carrock. It was around this time that Bilbo realized that Alexa was no longer with them.
"Uh, excuse me," Bilbo said, trying to get the Dwarves attention. When that didn't work, he stomped his foot on the rock beneath him angrily.
"EXCUSE ME!" he yelled, finally breaking the Dwarves out of their bickering.
"Alexa's gone," That silenced them,
"Wha' do yer mean she's gone? Where is she?" Dwalin growled, eyes narrowing on the Hobbit.
"I-I" Bilbo stuttered,
Thorin sent a worried look at Dwalin who reciprocated it. "Spread out, find teh lass," Dwalin bellowed,
Whilst this was going down, Gandalf was standing off to the side with an amused smile etched onto his face. He had seen where Alexa went and was not worried in the slightest about her; though he kept an eye on her – just in case.
"I believe our female companion has taken a trip down the stairs," Gandalf spoke, voice all knowingly.
"And you didn't think to tell us?" Thorin snapped, back to his brooding self once more.
Now on a search for the hidden steps, they all peered over the edge of Carrock, apart from the brothers; Fili and Kili, who for some reason, were searching the skies and the rock beneath their boots. Idiots . Soon enough Bofur had managed to spy the lass, calling a quick 'found her' to the company; he descended the rocky steps.
ALEXA'S POV
"Whee," she laughed, voice bubbly and full of joy. She was having a grand time, leaping down the narrow steps.
Soon she came to a stop, a few of the steps were gone. Her drugged mind concluded that they must have been broken as they were no longer there. But that didn't stop her. Scuffling back a couple of steps to get somewhat of a run-up she breathed in deep and ran. Freedom!
She felt the wind fly through her locks, until- "What are ya doing lass? Yer could have fallen,"
Eyes set forward, she was unable to jump the distance, but why? Looking down, she realized that she had been brought back to her original position; except this time there was an arm around hers.
"BOFUR!" She cried; a grin broke out on her face at seeing the hatted Dwarf.
"Aye it's me lass," he breathed, thankful that he had gotten to her in time.
"Alexa?"
"Lass, you alright?"
"Wha's happening?" The company called from above, rushing down the narrow steps towards the pair.
"She's alright, I've got the lass," Bofur called back, pulling Alexa further away from the gap in the path and into his chest.
"Geez don't do that to us Al," Nori said as he came behind Bofur, a relieved look on his face.
THIRD POV
"Alright, let's go," Thorin commanded, taking the lead once more
"Dwalin," Thorin called; the two exchanged a look before the bald Dwarf nodded in response.
Big arms folded themselves around Alexa's form, picking her up bridal style; the sudden action caused her to gasp in surprise. Her wide green-grey eyes met his stoic dark blue. Never breaking contact, his muscled arm wrapped around and supported her back, while the other went under the backs of her knees; lifting her from the rocky steps and closer into his chest.
Her shock soon wore off, as her drugged consciousness took in the burly Dwarf in front of her – his arms in particular. "Wow! You're so big" Alexa gushed; her right hand reached out and clasped itself around Dwalin's bicep, squeezing the muscle lightly.
Dwalin flushed, his ears, neck, cheeks - you name it - were burning a bright red. The Dwarves watched on scuffed, as they saw Alexa drool over Dwalin's thick arms. The brothers Fili and Kili, in particular, had their fists shoved in their mouths, biting down hard to avoid bursting out in laughter.
Alexa's onslaught continued; hands roamed the warrior's stocky frame, running over his chest straps and his arms, tracing the ink etched into his skin.
"Dwalllliiiinnn," she drawled, head resting on his firm chest.
"Aye lass," he asked,
"Can you flex please?" She asked innocently. Dwalin coughed in surprise but didn't reply, preferring to concentrate on getting down from the Carrock.
"Ok, I need to know… Are you flexing right now? Or is this your normal size cause damn," Alexa panted. It seemed like Dwalin was relentless to get down as he was close to breaking into a sprint, stomping down the steps with heavy footfalls. Not accepting his lack of response, she tried once more.
"Come on please, just a little," she whined, pulling on his bicep like a child. Something deep within Dwalin snapped; a deep, animalistic growl reverberated from his chest. Arms tightened further around her form, flexing. His action promoted Alexa to let out a sound of glee; her hand groped the flexed muscle.
"Ahem! I think that's enough Alexa, don't you think?" Gandalf coughed lightly from his place behind the two; trying to save what was left of the woman's dignity.
Alexa looked behind her at the Wizard, a confused look on her face. "But-but," she began, stuttering the words out with great difficulty; her resistance was met by a stern look from Gandalf.
"Fine," she pouted, reluctantly stopping her eager hands; deciding to snuggle into Dwalin's chest instead.
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"I did what!?" Alexa screeched; eyes were blown wide with panic; the drugs having long worn off.
"You-You said that-that uncle's eyes were-" Kili laughed, body shaking with laughter.
"-pretty and then started to caress his beard," Fili finished; joining his laughing brother on the ground, their bodies convulsed with mirth.
"Oh force," she groaned, rubbing harshly at her eyes.
"That-that wasn't even-wasn't even the best-best part!" Nori piped up, cackling at her misfortune.
"Kill me now," Alexa grumbled, wishing for nothing more than the ground to swallow her up, at least then she'd be away from the laughing company before her.
"Then, you-you practically begged Dwalin to-to flex, you went on and on about how-about how 'big' he-he was," he chortled; grasping his chest as it hurt too much to breathe since he was laughing so hard.
"Please tell me this is a joke," she mumbled, head in her hands.
"Ya can't make this stuff up lass," Bofur jested, his laughter sounding loudly over the rest.
Alexa lifted her head from her hands, she glanced around the jolly company. Even Gandalf was laughing! Bilbo at least had the decency to muffle his laughs. Thorin had even cracked a smile at her drugged antics. Dwalin however, was not smiling, he looked like he was ready to murder anyone right then and there. But that's just Dwalin, Alexa reasoned.
Exhaling deeply, she felt the eyes of the company upon her; peering up from under her lashes at them she spoke smooth, suave. "If anyone of you speaks a word of this to anyone," she began, eyes sharp.
"There are other abilities one such as myself possesses, abilities that can make one's life very miserable," she threatened, voice steady, her greeny-grey eyes void of all emotion.
"I'm sure Gandalf there can fill you in, right Gandalf?" she finished, an innocent enough smile on her lips; which would have reassured all of the Dwarves and Bilbo that they were not in deep shit – however, the nervous gulp and weak grumbled 'yes' from Gandalf told them otherwise. What had she done to him?
