Chapter 18 Welcome To My World
Thorin sat on the patio chair out on the balcony that overlooked the San Fernando Vally watching the sunrise. "This is a strange world." He said his words barely audiable. His thoughts were centered on Middle Earth and the company a different world away. He wondered if Lord Elrond and the wizard had made an excuse for their absence or they just went with what the company were to be told. "Escorting Elronds daughter on a secret mission." He huffed at the thought and wondered if they would believe it or not. His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Philicias phone. She turned over and reached for her mobile device on the nightstand."Hello" Came her froggy voice. Thorin upon hearing her awake came and stood next to the bed. Suddenly she sat up"Really oh yes, that's great , yes you can just leave them under the drivers seat. And once again thank you for everything, K By" Thorin, my car it's out front oh yes no more walking or taxi's, God I hate them things. They are so expensive especially where we are." Philicia hopped out of the bed and ran for the bathroom."So what is our plan for the day?"Thorin called to her. "Well first breakfast i'm hungry, then what ever you want to do I want to show you my world. " "Maybe we could go to that place what was it Niagra Falls." Philicia Laughed at Thorins Idea. "That would be nice except that is in New York and we are California. "And how far is this New York? "Oakenshield asked as she came out of the bathroom. "About the distance from Erebor To Erid Luin." She said slipping on her jeans and a black tee shirt. "You need to get a move on we have a lot to do today and not much time left, Thorin." She caught his deep sapphire eyes . "I love you." With two strides he closed the distance between them reaching for Philicias head with his hands his lips came crashing down over hers. Philicia opend her mouth as his tounge brushed hers. Thorin let out a deep groan tearing his lips away from hers." You are right we need to get out of here." Thorin pulled on the jeans he was wearing yesterday and the blue shirt . After brushing out his hair and Philicia appling a bit of make up they were off. "Thorin, this is my baby." She said pointing to the Red Mustang Convertable. So Philicia climbed in the drivers seat and Thorin in the passangers. "Thorin your seat belt". "Pardon?" The Dwarf King was confused so she showed him how to buckle the saftey belt and backing out of the parking lot she turned right and headed up Ventura Blvd. "We need to get you some sneakers or at least different boots" She said quickly glancing down at his feet. "Why ?" He asked. "Because peple don't wear them kind around here. " "Oh, then we will endeavor to blend in better." " But first something to eat, are you hungry yet"? She asked him. "Very ." Thorin reached for her hand as they pulled into a restaurant. "Modern food is great but I could go for one of Bomburs stews about now." With the mention of the company Thorin lowered his eyes a sad look crossing his face. Philicia embraced him before getting out of the car. "Not to much longer ok then we will be back in Rivendell."
They left the restaurant an hour later stuffed and ready for the day. "Thorin I just realized something the tree in there made me snap." She looked at him before backing out."What is it ,is everything alright?" He asked his words shakey. "It's Christmas time Thorin. Before I left it was mid December. And when you found me it was early April. Thorin do you know what this means?" I do not."Came his curt responce. "You know we have to go to the mall". "Mahul and how suppose we do that ,Mahul is the creator of all the dwarves". "Ok I don't think we are talking about the same kind of thing , Where Mahul is your God ,I am referring to a shopping Mall." 'And what is that I might ask?" "It 's kinda like an market except it will all be inside and there will be everything from electronic stores to food places to clothing stores, I bet we could find you a snazzy pair of boots there." "Very well I will do this, and mind you they better be comfortable." "Yes your royal magesty"She let out a laugh and them kissed him on the cheek. The light turned and Philicia pulled into the parking lot of The Woodland Hills Center Shopping mall. The place was a two story structure with over a million square feet of shopping space. " Come on let's try Dillards first they have nice stuff here." Philicia pulled the massive glass doors and followed Thorin in to the dept. store. The smell of cinnamon immediatly assulted his sences as his eyes took in all the clothing styles and different things hanging on the racks. There was a big tree decorated with garland and beautiful ornaments and clear lights on display in the middle of the store. "I think the men's department or in your case the dwarf's department is this way". If looks could kill the Dwarf King had suceeded in giving her one. They came to the shoes and a pair of hiking boots caught Thorin's attention he stopped and picked them up off the shelf. Suddenly a womans voice was heard from behind them. "May I help you?" She said. Thorin turned around and the woman froze."Yes I would see if these will fit me." The woman just stood there her mouth agape Philicia was sure she had druel coming from her lip's." Oh, yes please "She jestured to the seat still not taking her eyes off Thorin. He took the seat and pulled off his boots then slipped his foot in the new boots" Do you perhaps have a larger size ?"He asked the woman."Let me see I will be right back". After she left Philicia just stood there staring at Thorin. "Really, I thought for sure she was going to put the moves on you." Philicia gauffed her arms crossed. "Are you jealous azynugal"? "Maybe, maybe not." She retorted. From behind the counter Philicia notice the lady that was helping them talking to another employee suddenly they both looked over at Thorin. "Oh my God you should see the blue eyes on this guy." She said looking at Thorin again. "I mean the resembelance is uncanny he looks just like the king from the Hobbit Movies. He even has his exact voice." Maybe it's the actor what's his name, Armitage". " No it's not this guy is really short maybe five two at the most. The actor that played Oakenshield is six " Thorin hearing his name turned his head for a better listen. "Thorin I think we should get them boots and get out of here ,you are ,oh never mind." So they paid for his new boots and left in a hurry needing to put distance between them and the store employee. "That was interesting" came Thorins smirk at the way the woman had acted toward him. "Let's go in here." Philicia said dragging him into Deb's ." I need to get some more jeans and shirt's,and ...never mind." Philicia walked out with three pair of new jeans and six new shirts,socks and few bra's."Ready" Thorin asked looping his arm in hers. As they walked on Thorin caught sight of all the festive decorations adorning the building. There was large bows hanging everywhere in brilliant colors of gold and green. A massive Christmas tree was set up in the middle of the mall . The area was fenced off with fake deer placed about a huge thorne. Sitting there was a man in red and white trimmed clothing . He had a line of children to his front and one by one they were walking up and sitting on his lap wispering in the man's ear and then he would smile. "What is that occuring with that man and the children?" Thorin asked as they walked by Santa's village. "It's like the Yultide but we have a decorated tree and give gifts to our loved ones." "And do you enjoy doing this?" Every year, I look forward to the Holiday's . First we have Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then New Year's on December thirty-first. I am going to miss those things." Thorin squeezed Philicia's hand warmly. Suddenly four small creatures with pointy ears scrambled around them threw candy at their feet and scurried back behind the trees. "What in Mahals name were them little thing's?" Thorin asked picking up the wrapped treats from the floor. "Those are what we call elves." She smiled at Thorin."Elves " the surprise showing on his face. " They look more to be Hobbit's." "Thorin" she said nudging him in the side. "I'm going to let Santa know what I want for Christmas this year" Philicia said "Wait here ok." The line took forever but Philicias turn finally came. Thorin watched as Philicia walked up and and sat on the man's lap. " ,ho Merry Christmas and what do you want this year?" The man asked her. "Santa I have a grown up wish this year." Philicia looked at Thorin and smiled. "Santa I would like the Dwarves of Erebor to reclaim their kingdom ,kill the dragon and Thorin Oakenshield to reign as king for many long year's". After that she got down and reached for Thorins hand and they kept walking. They stopped at several stores Philicia picking up trinkets and gifts for everyone. She finally deceided on a bottle of perfume for Dis and a necklace for Taurel. "We need to find a sporting goods store to get what we need to cross the mountains Thorin." So they walked on suddenly Thorin stopped his eyes in a stare."What is it ?" She asked. "Oh, really Thorin. " Across the corridor was a store that had a picture of a woman in what looked like her undergarment's. "Oh hell no." She said dragging him along. They deceided to head for the food court." How about Pizza Thorin" Philicia suggested. Thorins face turned green at the thought. "And maybe not." She said noticing the look on the stunning dwarfs face. "How about chinese, you will like it". "Chinese, If you claim it to be worth trying I will comply." By the time they reached the food court it was alredy one O-clock and the day was slowly slipping away. "Anything else you want to do here?" She asked Thorin before looking for the place she sought. "No I am done this place is just .. "Not what your used to." Philicia finished for him." Indeed." "This it it best chineese in town. I hope your hungry they give huge portions here. What do you want to try first?" Philicia asked."What do you suggest for I am unfamilier with this kind of food." Thorin continued to stare at the colorful pictures on the display above dipicting platters of different things to eat."The Egg Drop Soup is good so is the Beef and Broccoli . I know you should try the Lemon chicken." So they both ended up getting the Lemon chicken with fried rice and a side of Broccoli and Egg rolls. " It at least smells good." Thorin said holding the plate up to his nose. They took a table in the corner Philicia sencing Thorin seemed to be a bit overwhelemd with everything. "Here you take these and dip them in the red sauce." So Thorin copied Philicia dipping his Egg Roll in the sweet and sour sauce. "Very tasty, I do think that I will enjoy this very much." "Well thats a good thing cause if we eat all this it will be a miracle." In the end Thorin ended up eating all his and finishing Philicias too. He was definatly enjoying the different kinds of things to eat in this dimension." Shall we," She said picking up her shopping bags." Yes we need to find that store with the equipment for our cross over the mountain" So they headed back to Dillard's. Everything was going fine until a really big man in leather and spikes backed up and nearly knocked Thorin down. "Hey shrimpo ,watch where the fuck your going." He raised his fist at Thorin. "Oh hell no!" Philicia said. "Listen you jerk, hold your tounge you do not know to whom you speak" She dropped her bags on the floor as Thorin clenched his fist up so tight she thought for sure this was it. Thorin was going to hit the guy and then there would be big trouble. " Do you have a problem shorty?" He taunted Thorin. "The only problem I see is your lack of respect."Thorin shot back. Suddenly Philicia got in the middle of them. "Don't ,he's not worth it." She said tugging at Thorin's sleeve. "That slime is very lucky I do not have my blade with me for it would be over before it even started." "Yes and you would be in jail for assult. Then they would have been asked all kinds of questions . Then what, Thorin what would you tell them?" "The truth." He bellowed at her."Oh and where would that get you In the loony ben ,That's where." "Philicia I do not want to do this, not here." Thorin was clearly angry as he stormed off. "That's it!" She said placing her hands on her hip's. "Thorin Oakenshield you come back here, damn stubborn dwarf." She knew that was a mistake as soon as the words left her lip's. Everyone around them stopped and stared. Some boy about ten yrs. old pointed at Thorin. "Hey mom look it's the Dwarf King from the Hobbit." Philicia glanced at Thorin and then her eyes roamed over the crowd of people starting to surround them." Hey It's Richard Armitage!" A few teenage girls shouted. "Thorin!" Philicia called one word." RUN!" she screamed. And so they went tearing through the crowds of people making for the nearest exit. Finally reaching Philicias car she shoved the thing in reverse and they both sped out of the parking lot. "We really stirred up a hornets nest there." She said heading up Ventura for Muhulland. "I would prefer not to do that again if you mind." "I won't argue with you on that one." Philicia laughed then."Hey theres a Oshmans Sporting Goods they should have what we need." So she pulled in and parked. "Is this what we need", Thorin said pointing to a picture of a man hanging off the side of a cliff. " Thats it, " I need things for mountain climbing." Philicia said to the man behind the counter. "What kind of conditions are you climbing in?" The man asked looking Thorin up and down." The path will be narrow and trecherous." Thorin answered. " And rain, slippery rocks ,high winds and , we need to get spikes and harnesses and ropes . We also need very thick thermals , slip proof boots and non perishable food." Philicia handed the man a list. "And how many set's of thermals do you both need?" "Fifteen of different sizes if you have them." It took the better bit of two hours to get everything they needed but when they left Thorin and Philicia had purchased what was concidered necessary. They had even managed to find protective coverings for the company's faces. "Thank you." Thorin said as they put everything in the trunk of the car. " Well that's everything now to do something fun". " Want to go to Disneyland?" Philicia gave Thorin a bright smile his anger long forgotten. "What is Disneyland?" " You remember the carousel in Dale, it's like that except bette." So she took the exit for the 605 interstate headed to Anaheim. "Maybe we will find Snow White and The Seven Dwarves." "Pardon" Thorin glanced at her before the wonders of her world left him mesmorized again. Suddenly they were exiting the freeway and pulling into the biggest parking lot Thorin had ever seen. "This is it, you are going to love this. I'm guessing we have about eight Thousand left to spend between now and tomorrow and this is a great place to do it." Thorin understood that all the money from the gold must be used here cause they could not take it with them. "Are the lines always this long?" He asked eyeing all the people ahead. "Usually they are worse you should see this place on a Saturday it's redicilious." So after a half hour it was finally their turn. "Welcome to Disneyland." She said handing them a brochure of the park. "This is incredible for I never could have imagined a place like this." Thorins eyes were everywhere . From the princesses dancing around to the amusement rides and the different smells all around them. "What is that?" He finally asked looking at a ride that spun in circles and upside down. "Come on, let's do it." So they waited in line and when the man ushured them up the step Thorin found himself sitting in a seat that swung back and forth. The man fastend the straps over their shoulders and around their waist. "Exactly what does this thing do Philicia? " He asked his face unsure. "The best thing I can tell you is it will be kinda like sliding down the stairs when you were a child , except a lot faster. If you get scared just close your eye's ok." Are you ready", A voice sounded and the ride started moving. Philicia had taken the Dwarf King on a ride similar to The Super Sizzler but this one went upside down also. "WHAT IN DURINS NAME IS THIS THING?" Thorin screamed as the ride pushed up spinning in circles at the same time. He held on to the side bars as the ride plummeted and climbed all the while the seat was spinning in all directions. "PHILICIA!" Thorin screamed as the ride took a nose dive and the seat flipped. It seemed to be forever but the ride finally came to a stop. "Wow, that was awesome." Philicia cried out. Thorin didn't think so he was staring into nothing looking quite green. "You ok?" She asked him as they got of the ride. "I do not think so."And with that he proceeded to make use of the trash can placed at the exit. Philicia held his hair back as he wobbled and nearly fell down the steps. "Wanna go again?"She asked as Thorins stomach lurched. "No I do not."He said leaning against the stair rails. "Lets just stay here for a while It will pass in a minute or two." "Why did you not tell me what alI I was in for?" He spat at her. "Sorry I didn't think it would make you sick." Philicia felt bad as she went to get them both something to drink."Here this will help." Thorin took the cool drink from her hand willing his head to stop spinning. They stayed there till he felt better and then Philicia spotted the black haired princess she was hoping to meet. Suddenly She came their way with all the seven dwarves around her. "Thorin this is Princess Snow White and the Seven Dwarves." One by one the dwarves came up and bowed before Thorin and Philicia, not realizing who, they were bowing to. " . Grumpy, Happy ,Sleepy,Sneezy and Doc. Pleasure to meet you." They all said in unison. The Dwarf King roared with laughter wishing he had his ax." Kahzad, ifridi bekar" Thorin raised his fist in the air and the seven dwarves followed him. They talked with the characters for a few minutes then they went on. "Those are Dwarves."He laughed felling a lot better. "I thought you would get a kick out of that." She smiled at him. So for the rest of the afternoon Thorin and Philicia explored the park .They ended up riding the roller coaster and the tea cups and the log ride after giving Thorin a dose of non drousy Dramimine. Thorin won a big Minnie Mouse for Philicia and a blow up of Phebous for himself. The last ride they went on was Splash Mountain . "We are soaked." Thorin said as the log ride reached the bottom." Let's get some dry clothes." So they went into the shop and bought new shirts and jeans and suvioners to take back to Rivendell. Philicia bought a plaque of Snow White and The seven Dwarves for Thorin and they started making their way to Atlantis and then Cinderellas Castle for the fireworks. They walked into the main restaurant and Thoin ordered Lobster and steak with all the trimming. They stayed and watched the show with the mermaids and when it was over the sun was setting. Philicia and Thorin sat on the grass with the majestic castle in front of them. "This has been an amazing day I will never forget this." He said stealing a kiss from her. Suddenly there was a big boom over their heads and brillant shardes of color filled the sky " When we get To Erebor and all this is over with ,when we can tell the company everything. We will have quite a story to share." "That we will, do you know how much I love you Thorin, do you know how much this moment means to me?" She cupped his face in her hands and kissed him softly. "I can not remember a time when I have been filled with so much happiness. You have brought me a great joy , joy that I have not had in a very long time since before we were driven into exile. The only time would have been the births of my sister's son's." "You know, we will never be here again." Philicia breathed taking Thorins hand in hers and placing it over her heart. The drive back to the hotel was quiet they both had , had an eventful day and were ready to go to sleep. After changing into her pjs Philicia was lying there with the tv on when Thorin slipped in beside her. "Thorin?" She softly spoke,"What do you think your people will think of me, will they like me?" She asked not being able to meet his piercing eye's that seemed to look strait into her heart. "I truly hope so for I will not give you up." He said turning on his side facing her. "And if they don't, what then?" Thorin brushed his hand across her cheek." I do not know but we will cross that bridge when we get there. I am sure that with time they will see you as I do." He said brushing his thumbs across her bare cheek's. "But what if?" Thorin cut her off by bringing their lips together. Philicia kissed him back with all the ardor he had showed her and when she let her hands tangle in his hair and she grasped fistfulls as he plundered her mouth. "Philicia, I must stop for it is becoming very difficult to stop at kisses and warm embraces. What you did to me back in Rivendell my body is reminding me and I would have you now if not for your vow of innoscence."his voice was husky as he pulled back. "Thorin, I love you and thank you for respecting me it just makes me love you more." She threw her armsaround his neck pulling them closer together. "Ah my heart, you are worth the waiting soon we will be together. Come now let us take our rest for tonight is our last night here." Thorin didn't notice the tears that filled her eye's she was going to have a harder time saying goodbye to her world then she thought.
R. A., If your reading this chapter. This one's for you.
Sometimes I forget to add my disclaimer at the begenning so everyone knows I have no claim over the Hobbit character's just my O\C .
