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Stonn had been hiding very quietly with four of his cohorts in some weeds not far from where King Thranduil and Storm were talking. He was not close enough to hear what was being said, but he wasn't there for that. He wanted to make Storm act out in a way that would help his interests.
Finally the King and his guards left Storm and her companions alone. This was the moment he had been waiting for. He waited a few minutes before moving forward. He was almost there, when one of his followers stepped on a stick. Stonn cursed under his breath and decided to move out of the vegetation.
Stonn and four of his foul thugs stepped out of the vegetation. I cursed under my breath, and hoped that he had not heard a single thing Thranduil had said.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here," said Stonn, "I see you have given the beast weapons. Was that very smart, since she is a cold blooded murderer?"
Upon hearing this, Bear growled a deep guttural growl that caused the ground around him to vibrate.
A dark haired elf standing by Stonn said, "Shouldn't that mutant dog be in a cage or mounted above a fireplace somewhere?"
Placing my hand on Bear's head to quite him while Legolas said, "Stonn, don't you and your fellows have somewhere else to be?"
"Legolas Greenleaf, the heir to the throne of the Greenwood. I think junior here is trying to be king by ordering us around boys," mocked Stonn, "I am just asking a simple question, your highness. Why is this criminal not confined to quarters? She killed one of my men in cold blood. He was no threat to your female subject, Legolas."
"Storm is a welcome guest here. You are welcome as well, but were asked to stay away from this area."
"And why is that? If my companions and I are welcome guests, should we also be allowed to go where we please? She is nothing more than the lowest beast of burden. The hearing, will prove this to you all."
"Stonn, you have no right to insult Storm or our hospitality. I ask that you please leave this area."
I had never had anyone stand up for me before. So I was a little confused, but I kind of liked it. It was nice to not always have to fight my own battles, but I found myself wanting to protect my two elf companions. This was an odd feeling, this protectiveness of others.
"Leave? I will not leave. She is nothing more than a murderous wild animal! I will show you," he said.
Stonn stepped forward and punched me in the face. My first instinct was to growl, but that would only be doing what he wanted, so I just looked at him. Of course Legolas and Tauriel weren't just going to stand there. They rushed forward and caught Stonn's arm before he could do it again. I noticed a trickle of blood coming from my nose and lip.
"Leave now, Stonn. If you do not, you will be taken to a cell. That attack was uncalled for and has done nothing to help your case. Leave now!"
"Fine, I will go, but you will soon know what I mean!"
With an almost diva turn Stonn and his cohorts left. Legolas and Tauriel turned toward me and asked if I was okay. I said yes, and one of them handed me a rag to hold on my fat lip and nose.
I had had enough for one day, and we went back in to my room. The last couple of days went by quickly. Finally the day of the hearing came to be, and I found myself and my guards heading towards the chambers that the hearing was to be held. I must admit that I was a little nervouse. Something was up, I could feel it.
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