Chapter 17
Woodland Realm

I was put in the front with Thorin away from Fili, which sucked. We were led through a gate into the Mirkwood Realm. We entered and was led through it. Suddenly, the red haired elf grabs me and pulls me away from the group.

"BELL!" Fili yelled. I looked over my shoulder to see him struggling against elves. He and the other dwares were being led in one direction while Thorin was led in another direction. I broke free of the red elf and ran for Fili. Arms grabbed me and I screamed. "Let her go!"

"Let me go. They are my friends and family." I yell. The dwarves were yelling as I was pulled away from them. I had tears in my eyes as I was led away. The elf shoved me hard and into a guest bedroom. I run to the door as it closed and I heard it lock.

"First father and now Fili and the others." I whisper. I see a balcony and it surprised me that I had one. I get up and go to it. I had a perfect view of the forest. I wrapped my arms around me seeing there was no way of getting out. I heard the door open and Tauriel appeared. I heard Thorin's voice yelling at the King could be heard in my room.

"The King requests that you get ready for the party tonight and you'll be joining him." The red haired elf said.

"Tell the King I will not. I rather be with my friends." I said.

"Its not a choice. You will for the sake of your friends. I'm Tauriel." Tauriel said. I look at her.

"Bell. Are my friends alright?" I ask.

"They are in the dungeons. They weren't to happy. Especially the blonde one that you tried to get to and wouldn't let you go in the woods." Tauriel said, setting a dress on my bed.

"He's my one. Dwarves are very protective of their ones. It was a bad idea for you to separate us. The King should know, but he must be to hard headed to realize." I said.

"Well his son will be coming to get you in an hour. I suggest you get ready. The maids have a tub ready for you in there and the dress is on the bed for tonight." Tauriel said, leaving. I sigh and grab the dress heading for the bathroom. I knew I had no choice and decided to get ready. I just wished Fili would be there with me and not in the dungeons. I closed the door.

Fili's POV. I got tired of slamming my body against the cell door. It was bad enough I was in a cell, but not to have Bell in my arms was worse. The elves practically ripped her out of them. I paced the cell.

"Don't worry, lad. She'll be fine. She's strong will and very stubborn." Balin said.

"I know she is. I just don't trust those elves." I said.

"Like Balin said, lad. She'll be fine. Thorin!" Dwalin yelled. I saw Thorin being dragged into the dungeon and thrown into a cell. There was no sign of Bell. I press my forehead against the bars and let a tear slip.

"Did he offer you a deal?" Balin asked.

"He did. I told him he could go Ish kahfe ai'd dur rugru (I spit on your grave) him and all his kin!" Thorin shouted. Balin sighed.

"Well...that's it, then. A deal was our only help!" Balin said.

"Not our only hope." Thorin said.

"Uncle. Did you see Bell?" I ask.

"No. I heard a mention of her being brought to the party to see if the King can get information out of her. I hope she doesn't say anything or betray me." Thorin said.

"She won't, uncle. She won't." I said. Thorin nodded and I backed away from the door to slide down the wall. I wished she was not going to the party but in my arms instead. It was going to be a long night.

Bell's POV. I stood in front of the mirror with my hands folded in front of me. My auburn hair was in curls and I stood in a deep red dress that was not low cut. My courting braid hung in full view for everyone to see. I rubbed the bead, gently, thinking of Fili, hoping he was alright as the door opened.

"I'm Legolas. Son of Thraunduil. I'm to escort you to dinner." Legolas said. I turned to face him.

"Let's get this over with." I said. I walked with Legolas down the paths of the Woodland Realm. We entered the dining hall and all elves looked at me.

"This way." Legolas said, leading me to the head table where an elf that looked like Legolas said.

"So this is the halfling that travels with the dwarves and is courting the nephew of Thorin Oakenshield." Thraunduil said.

"And your the king that turned away the dwarves when they lost their homeland. I might like eating, but I don't like getting forced by the man who betrayed my friends and the man I loved family to join him." I said. There were gasps around the elves. Thraunduil just smirked as he looked at me.

"She's a fiesty one. Sit. Enjoy the food." Thraunduil said. I was led to the table and sat down. I refused to drink as I ate. I had to admit I was hungry.

Fili's POV. I sat leaning against the wall. The party could be heard all the way down to the dungeons. I made a fist wishing it was a dwarven party and Bell was on my arm. I daydreamed a bit of a dwarven party with Bell in a beautiful durin blue dress, laughing and having fun and in my arms as we danced. I saw the red hair elf come over and start talking to Kili. I didn't care as I thought of Bell. Words caught my ears as Kili talks to him.

"How's Bell? Is she alright? My brother is worried sick. Please. Can you give me something to calm him down. I hate seeing him this upset." Kili said.

"She is fine. She's miserable to. She refused to go to the party but the King wants her there. I don't know why. She's not enjoying the party. I guess because your brother isn't there." Tauriel said. I sigh in relief and I saw Kili shoot me a smile. I mouth a thank you and he nods and talks to the elf. I sigh and close my eyes. It eases my mind that she was safe, but I knew no sleep will come if she wasn't in my arms.

Bell's POV. I picked at my food. The party was nice, but it would have been more if Fili was there.

"So your close with Thorin right?" Thraunduil said. I could tell he wasn't to wasted on the wine.

"Starting to. He didn't approve of me joining for his nephew, but he changed." I said.

"Why did you join?" Thraunduil asked.

"I don't have the liberty to say so change the subject or I'll walk out. I won't betray the loyalties of my friends." I said. Thraunduil moved his hand and I quickly left, flustered and upset. I hurried out. I found a tunnel and slid down and started crying. I haven't cried since I was little hobbit. I felt hands on my shoulder. I look up and see a familiar face.

"Father." I said, hugging him.

"What's wrong?" Bilbo asked.

"They separated me from the dwarves and Fili. I miss him." I said.

"We're escaping right away tomorrow. Be ready to leave before dawn. I'll come and get you before I get the dwarves out. Go sleep." Bilbo said. He kissed my forehead and I smiled. He disappeared and a guard led me to my room. I curled up on the bed with a pillow in my arms, wishing it was Fili. I close my eyes and knew I wouldn't get any sleep tonight without him. I daydreamed of a little girl with blonde curls and green eyes and a boy that looked like Fili running around Erebor. I smiled.

AN: Two chapters up in one day. I didn't want you guys to wait. Don't worry. Fili and Bell will be reunited in next chapter. I know I'm mean, but I wanted to do something different then throwing her in a cell with him. Till next time.