Chapter 7
Dinner with the Elves

Thorin turned to face Gandalf, but I wasn't paying attention to them.

"It's beautiful. Its like what it says in the books." I said, pressing my hands together excited that I was finally here.

"Wait till you see Erebor." Fili said, putting a hand on my shoulder. Him and Kili don't look to happy.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"Its nothing. We just don't trust elves. Ever since they didn't help us when Smaug took t the Lonely Mountain." Kili said.

"You shouldn't be so judgmental. These aren't the Woodland Realm elves. Don't judge a book by its cover." I said. Fili smirked.

"Which is why you will leave the talking to me." Gandalf said. I grabbed Fili and Kili's hand and nearly dragged them down the path to Rivendell. Fili chuckled and Kili grumbled but they let me lead them to Rivendell. We crossed the bridge that was guarded by two elf statues. We came into a courtyard. Bilbo and I looked around in amazement. I stood with Fili and Kili, who were tense. Elves were walking around.

"Mithrandir!" A voice came and I saw a dark haired elf walking down a flight of stairs to greet us.

"Ah, Lindir!" Gandalf said. Fili put a hand on my arm, gently, as Lindir and Gandalf greeted each other. Lindir says something in elvish to Gandalf. "I must speak to Lord Elrond."

"My Lord Elrond is not here." Lindir said.

"Not here? Where is he?" Gandalf asked. A horn suddenly blows and it sounded like the same one from earlier. We turn and saw horses with elves heading our way across the bridge.

"Ifridi bekar!" Thorin yells. I get shoved into the middle of the dwarves with Bilbo beside me with Fili and Kili in front of us.

"Dwarves." I mumble as the elves make a circle around us. They come to a stop.

"Gandalf." An elf that looked like the leader or the lord called out.

"Lord Elrond." Gandalf said. I tapped Fili, who turned as Gandalf and Elrond spoke in elvish as Elrond got off the horse and greeted Gandalf.

"I'm fine. No need to be so tense." I said. Fili mumbled something I didn't hear.

"Strange for Orcs to come so close to our borders. Something, or someone, has drawn them near." Elrond said, holding a or sword, which he hands over to Lindir.

"Ah, that may have been us." Gandalf said. Thorin steps forward with Dwalin right behind him. Elrond sees him and steps towards him.

"Welcome Thorin, son of Thrain." Elrond said.

"I do not believe we met." Thorin said.

"You have your grandfather's bearing. I knew Thror when he ruled under the Mountain." Elrond said.

"Indeed, he'd made no mention of you." Thorin said. Elrond's eyes land on me and then he spoke something again in elvish.

"What is he saying? Does he offer us insult?" Gloin asked.

"No, master Gloin, he's offering you food and a bath for the lass." Gandalf said, sending me a smile.

"Yes please." I said. Elrond motioned and a beautiful elf maiden with dark hair came over.

"This is my daughter Arwen. She'll show you to the baths." Elrond said. Fili grabbed my arm.

"I'll be fine. We're quite safe here. Relax." I said.

"Let her go, laddie. She deserves a bath after what we've been through." Balin said. I shot him a thankful smile which he returned.

"I'll find you before dinner. I promise." Fili said, taking my hand and kissing it gently. I blushed. I followed Arwen to where the baths were.

"I will leave a dress for you and if you need help and I will come." Arwen said.

"Thank you." I said. Arwen turns and as I was about to enter.

"That blonde dwarf fancies you and you fancy him?" Arwen asked. I blushed and nodded. She smiled. "There's a hot spring not far from here if you would like to spend some alone time with him that you don't get. Even if your not truly courting." I blush and Arwen gives me more directions of how to get to it. I slipped into the bathroom and took off my dirty clothes.

I slid into the warm water. I closed my eyes and relaxed for the first time in a few weeks. I slid under to get my hair wet. I got the ointments and washed my hair and body. The water was dirty with blood and muddy. I slid out and wrapped a towel around my body. I found a dress waiting for me. I held it up to reveal it was elvish that was dark blue. I saw it was easy to slide into. I let the towel drop to my feet and slid into the dress. I was able to get the zipper up the back with no issue. A knock on the door came as I was brushing out my snarls.

"Bell? It's time for dinner." Fili said. I looked in the mirror as I finish brushing out my hair. I opened the door and I heard Fili suck in his breath.

"How do I look?" I ask, blushing.

"Stunning. You are beautiful. Especially in Durin blue." Fili said, holding out his arm and I gladly take it.

"Thank you. Let's go join our friends." I said. Fili leads me to the dining balcony.

"Lass. You look lovely." Bofur called. The dwares turn and Bilbo smiled. The dwarves nod in agreement. Fili leads me to a spot at the table and I sit between him and Kili.

"You look beutiful, Bell." Bilbo said.

"Thank you, father." I said.

"The elves treat you well?" Dwalin asked.

"They did. Arwen was the one that got me the dress." I said. Dwalin nodded as the elves played music and the food was served. I saw it was mainly salad. I took some of it and begin to eat as the dwarves study it.

"Try it. Just a mouthful." Dori said.

"I don't like green food." Ori said, dropping the salad. Dwalin digs through a bowl.

"Where's the meat?" Dwalin asked. I shook my head at them.

"How can you eat that?" Kili said.

"I eat green food and meat, Kili. We Hobbits aren't to picky." I said.

"Have they got any chips?" Ori asked. I saw Gandalf, Elrond, and Thorin come and sit at the head table. The dwarves just sat talking as I ate while Elrond studied the swords. Arwen's words ran through my head. I wanted some time with Fili with the others. Maybe the hot springs was a good idea.

"Change the tune, why don't you. I feel like I'm at a funeral." Nori complained.

"Did someone die?" Oin asked.

"Alright lads and lass. There's just one thing for it." Bofur said, standing up. He walks over to a pillar and stands on it. He starts to sing and I join the cheers. Fili takes my hand and pulls me to my feet. We dance around the tables. I threw my head back and laughed as the dwarves started throwing food around. Fili smiled and gave me a wink as I met his eyes. Bofur ended the soong and we stopped dancing, but Fili kept his arms around my waist. I laugh as Kili threw a potato, nearly hitting Lindir. Fili chuckled at his brothers antics. I found out we were going to be here for a couple days. I grabbed Fili and pulled his head down so that I could whisper in his ear.

"Meet me in the gardens when everyone goes to bed. I got somewhere to show you." I whisper. Fili's eyes widen. I smirk at him and walked away heading from the group with a smile on my face.

AN: So they get a moment of peace in next chapter and maybe a confession. I promise I will update soon