Chapter 13
On the Run Again and Alone Time
A few nights after the attack from Azog. We were camped out at the base of the huge rock formation we had landed on. We were resting so that Thorin could heal. Fili and I were curled up together next to one of the giant stairs as the dwarves sat around talking.
"What did Oin say about your shoulder? You've been through a lot with it." Fili said, gently rubbing his hand on my shoulder.
"He said its healing nicely and that it should be fine. Stop worrying." I said, leaning up and kissing him. He returned the kiss willingly.
"Your my one. I have to worry." Fili said with his smirk on his face.
"I know, but you worry to much. I'm not that fragile." I said. Fili pulled me close.
"I will worry until I'm on my death bed or your not with me anymore, love." Fili said. I burry my face in his chest, breathing in his scent. Warg howls interupt our moment.
"Can we not have a moment of piece?" I grumble in Fili's chest. Fili chuckled and I got up with him to help pack up the camp.
"Bilbo. Scout ahead to see how far away they are and if they picked up our scent." Thorin said. Fili wouldn't let me go, so I stayed with the dwarves as my father went ahead to scout the area. He came running back soon after. Thorin and Dwalin came and greeted him.
"How close is the pack?" Dwalin asked.
"Too close. A couple leagues, no more, but that is not the worst of it." Bilbo said.
"Have the Wargs picked up our scent?" Dwalin asked.
"Not yet, but they will. We have another problem." Bilbo said. Fili and I shared looks. Clearly there was something else out there that Bilbo was trying to bring up to us and no one was listening.
"Did they see you? They saw you!" Gandalf said.
"No, that's not it." Bilbo said. Gandalf smiles and turns to the dwarves.
"What did I tell you? Quiet as a mouse. Excellent burglar material." Gandalf said. The dwarves chuckle loudly.
"Will you not listen to him? He is clearly stating that there is something else out there besides the wargs and the orcs, but you won't listen." I said.
"Thank you, Bell." Bilbo said.
"What form did it take? Like a bear?" Gandalf asked. Bilbo and I looked at Gandalf, surprised of his question.
"Yes, but bigger, much bigger." Bilbo said.
"You knew about this beast?" Bofur asked. Gandalf walks away. I feel Fili take my hand and I squeeze it. "I say we double back."
"And be run down by a pack of orcs." Thorin said.
"There is a house, it's not far from here, where we might take refuge." Gandalf said, turning to face the dwarves. We look at him.
"Whose house? Are they friend or foe?" Thorin asked.
"Neither. He will help us or he will kill us." Gandalf said. I exchanged a look with Fili as the dwarves exchange looks as well.
"What choice do we have?" I ask. A roar splits the night behind us. I huddle close to Fili, scared.
"None." Gandalf said. We were running through plains and across streams. Fili kept a firm grip on my hand, making sure I didn't fall or get left behind. Kili ran on my other side as we ran in the front. "Come on!" Gandalf called in front of us. We run through the forest. We come to a stop as a ear-splitting roar sounds nearby.
"That is to close." I said.
"This way, quickly!" Gandalf calls. We run fast through the forest. We exit the forest to see a house surrounded by a hedge in the middle of the plain. "To the house! Run!" We run across the plain towards the house. Bombur outruns all of us from fear and leads us towards the house. I let go of Fili's hand as we neared the door. Bombur runs into it and bounces off it landing on the ground while Fili, Kili, and I collide with the door and start throwing ourselves against it trying to open it. Trees breaking came and I turn to see a huge bear burst out of the forest.
"Oh Valar. Help us all." I said.
"Open the door!" Gandalf yelled.
"Quickly!" Thorin called, pushing through the dwarves and manages to raise the exterior bolt, opening the door. We push our way in and Bilbo and I are shoved to the back of the dwarves as they try to slam the door shut. I squeak as the bear roars and tries to push the door open. The dwarves yell and strain to push the door shut. Bilbo and I pull out our swords and points it at the bear.
"Come on, lads!" Dwalin calls. With one final heave, the dwarves manage to close the door and drop the bolt across it. I sigh in relief as Fili pushes his way towards me as I put my sword away. He pulls me into his arms and holds me close.
"What is that?" Ori asked.
"That is our host." Gandalf said. We all look at him in bewilderment. "His name is Beorn, and he is a skin-changer." We all look at each other and Oin checks his hearing trumpet to make sure he heard Gandalf correctly. "Sometimes he's a huge black bear, sometimes he's a great strong man. The bear is unpredictable, but the man can be reasoned with. However, he is not overfond of dwarves." Fili and I head up to the kitchen with Kili right behind me. We saw all kinds of animals in the house where this man lived.
"This is different." I said, looking at the huge table that was taller then all of us. Fili and Kili agreed.
"He's leaving!" Ori exclaimed from the doorway. Dori pulls him away from the door.
"Come away from there! It's not natural, none of it. It's obvious: he's under some dark spell." Dori said.
"Don't be a fool, he's under no enchantment but his own. Alright now, get some sleep, all of you. You'll be safe here tonight." Gandalf said. I wonder away from the dwarves to look through the rooms. I found a bathing room and went to get washed up, knowing I was covered in blood and dirt from my travels. I filled the tub and undressed. I slid into the water and dunk my whole body under the water. I come up and scrub my body clean. I get out and dry myself off. A knock on the door came.
"Bell? You in there?" Fili asked.
"Yes. Hold on. Let me get dressed." I said. I threw just my tunic and pants on and carried the rest. Fili stood waiting for me. He smiled softly.
"You look beautiful without the dirt and blood covering you, love." Fili said.
"Only for you, my love." I said. Fili led me to one of the empty bedrooms that didn't look occupied. I set my bag down and he did the same.
"Just wanted some alone time with you away from the dwarves." Fili said, pulling me against him. I met his lips as he leaned down to kiss me. Our kiss deepened and I reached for his shirt. Fili stopped me and pressed his forehead against mine. "Are you sure?" I nod.
"I want you, Fili. Please. We might not have a chance for awhile now that we are getting so close." I said. Fili nodded and before I knew it our clothes were on the floor and we were in bed with our bodies intwined as we became one. (Not a rated M and not good at sex scenes)An
Later that night. I woke up in Fili's arms and smile. We finally gave into our passions and I couldn't be more happy. I heard loud footsteps and knew it wasn't the dwarves. The door opened and I closed my eyes. It closed and I sighed. Our hoast was home.
AN: They got some needed alone time with some love. I got my reasons. Till next time