Hey, hey, hey! It's time for some more Beorn and Arriah! Oh, and some Firiah. Also, you'll probably start to notice that this is where I'll tart veering of from the canon more and more. But don't worry, not much will change.
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P.S: Sorry for the super long wait!
"Arriah."
"Hm?"
"Are these the dwarves you spoke of?"
"..Uh, yeah. It's them."
Beorn let out a heavy breath.
"Please, let us return back inside so I may serve you like a proper host. Join us when you wish, Arriah."
The red head nodded and continued to pet the rabbit that had fallen asleep in her lap.
"I think I'll name you... Bun-bun. Yeah, Bun-bun. Cute, right?"
"Ah, it is suitable, seeing as my mother never gave me a name."
"So you weren't asleep, huh..."
"No, I was not."
"Oh...sorry."
"Are you well?"
"What do you mean?"
"You seem troubled. Do your thoughts ail you?"
"Yes."
The rabbit was silent.
"I was travelling with that company you see, quite a messy, smelly, rowdy bunch, but fierce and loyal. I was starting to feel like I was back at my old home... Anyways, I do believe that some where along the line I fell in love. Well, maybe it's love, I don't know, we've been travelling for almost a year now...Perhaps I will find that he is not as fond of me as he used to be."
The rabbit hummed. "Go on."
"Well, I'm a skin changer, you know, but I neglected to tell them. Not to keep it secret, you understand, but I just didn't think that they needed to know...And they never asked either. But, I just surprised them out of the blue there, and now I do not feel as though I will be continuing on with them."
"And...?"
"I don't know, actually. I wish to continue on with them, but..."
"But what?"
The huntress sighed. "I have no idea."
"If you do not even know the question, then perhaps you have already found the answer."
"But what if it isn't the answer I was looking for?"
"Then the answer that you seek does not exist, or you just have to dig a little deeper... Tunnel vision."
"Pardon?"
"Look beyond what you wouldn't usually spare a second glance."
The huntress gave a slow nod. "I understand, thank you."
The rabbit didn't reply as it jumped from Arriah's lap. The red head stood and began to make her way towards Beorn's house. All eyes were directed toward her the second she entered the house and she quickly became acutely aware of one gaze in particular.
"Ah, little wolf, have you finally decided to crawl from your den to join us?"
The stares were making her slightly nervous now. "Uh, really, I just came to...grab a basket."
"A basket?"
"Yeah..uh, your raspberry bushes must be ripe now...I was thinking that I could go pick some..."
"Certainly, but first, you must eat."
Arriah deflated. "Right, eat..."
The huntress sighed and turned towards Beorn's pantry.
"There's plenty on the table."
"Oh, yes, I know, it's just that...jam."
"Oh."
Arriah gave a firm nod and continued on to the pantry.
By the Valar, I won't survive for long.
Quickly she grabbed the jam and headed back into the dining area. Silence and more stares followed her entrance into the dinning hall and the huntress had to force her heart to slow.
So many eyes.
"Uhh, some bread- please! And...a knife?"
It seemed as though no one had moved until one of her hands were taken and a few slices of bread and a knife were put into it.
Thanks, Bofur.
The huntress hummed quietly before turning on her heel and racing out of the house.
"By the Valar, that was nerve wracking."
The huntress continued forward until she came upon a small stream. Sitting down Arriah began to jam the bread.
"Ridiculous. Honestly. Why do I care so much anyway?"
She angrily took a bite of the bread and jam.
"Stupid. Why, why, why?"
Oh.
"Right, of course. Stupid Flowerhead."
The huntress continued to grumble.
"Well, I have been meaning to see Beorn, so at least I got to do that."
The huntress sighed. "Who am I kidding. The bunny was right. Of course I want to keep going with them."
"You do?"
Arriah jumped slightly. "Fili..."
"We do want you to come along still. We're not mad, just a little surprised."
Arriah stared down.
"Azyungâl, please."
"Truly? None are mad?"
"No, Thorin may look mad, but that's just his usual look."
"I wouldn't know."
Fili gave a halfhearted chuckle. "Right."
The dwarf sat down beside Arriah and gave a sigh. A somewhat peaceful silence fell over the two.
"Fili?"
"Hmm?"
"What does Azyungâl mean?"
The dwarf inhaled deeply. Oh...maybe I shouldn't have asked.
"Sorry, I shouldn't have asked."
Fili exhaled sharply."No, it's fine, just..."
Arriah waited quietly for his answer.
"It means Love of all Loves..."
The dwarf trailed off quickly.
Arriah's eyes widened and she blinked."Really?"
"..Yes."
The huntress brows furrowed. Love of all Loves...
Arriah smiled brightly and stood. Raising her arms in a stretch she turned her face towards the sky.
"Minwayla."
"What?"
"Minwayla, in my language it means 'purest lover'. It's sort of like Azyungâl, you wouldn't mind if I called you that, would you?"
The dwarf sputtered as he stood and moved to in front of the huntress.
"Truly?"
Arriah nodded.
"I wouldn't mind at all."
Arriah hummed. "I'm still gonna' call you Flowerhead, though."
This time the dwarf laughed wholeheartedly. "It doesn't bother me so much."
"Aww, really? I'll just have to come up with something else."
"Well, let me know when you do.
Silence fell once again. Only the sound of the stream broke the silence. No birds, not a squirrel.
"Arriah?"
"Yes?"
They were closer now. Almost touching.
"May I kiss you?"
Arriah blinked, shocked by the question.
"Y-yes."
They were even closer now as Fili raised his hand to cup Arriah's face.
"Azyungâl."
His breath ghosted over her and sent shivers through her. Finally their lips met in a slow kiss. Arriah raised her arms to rest on the dwarf's shoulders and played a bit with his hair.
A strong arm wrapped around her waist and soon it was joined by the other. Arriah pressed closer to the blond dwarf and tilted her head slightly, deepening the kiss.
They continued to kiss for some time. Enjoying the feel of one another. Both smiled into the kiss and then they slowly parted.
Fili~ More kisses...
"That ended to quickly."
"I just remembered, the reason I came was to tell you that we're leaving."
Arriah shook her head and gave a quiet giggle.
"Will you come?"
The huntress nodded. "Couldn't keep me away even if you tried."
She was sure Fili was smiling.
"Come on."
Arriah felt him take her hand and lead her out of the forest.
"There you are lad!"
"Lady Arriah. It would seem that you will be continuing on with us."
Arriah smiled and nodded. "If you'll have me."
"Well of course we will lass!"
Arriah smiled in Bofur's direction. "Thank you."
"But-"
Arriah cringed at the sound of Throin's voice.
"-we will be having words later."
Arriah sighed and nodded.
"Come on, we've got a pony for you over here."
Arriah allowed Fili to lead her to the left and then help her up onto the pony.
"Thank you, Minwayla."
She could practically feel the blond's smile.
"Anytime."
"Let's go! Mirkwood is a day away. We must make haste if we are to stay ahead of the Orc pack!"
Arriah nodded and urged her pony forward.
"Great."
"What?"
"I forgot my bread and jam."
Okay, feel free to yell at me for the late update, it would only be fair. Hope you enjoyed, expect an update tomorrow! R&R!