Italics for Maya. I forgot to underline Hannah's thoughts...oops! Underline for Hannah's thought but you guys are smart enough to figure out whose thoughts are. I'm going to be slowly updating because I'm following the movie more than the book. Disclaimer: I only own my characters
Hannah turned around in complete shock. Her face was pale and she was speechless. In front of her was a floating figure that was see-though. Hannah's eyes grew big and she wanted to scream but couldn't.
"Don't be afraid," the figure said calmly.
Hannah panicked and tried to run but the figure blocked her and the door was closed shut.
"Who are you? What do you want?"
"I'm Bellsulion, your father."
Hannah blinked a couple of times.
"Okay, this has to be a dream; you're supposed to be dead!"
"I am but as an elf when you die your spirit never leaves," he answered.
Hannah was still speechless. She examined her "father" and was dumbfounded. Her father floated to her but he moved back.
"Just stay where you are," Hannah commanded.
"As you wish," her father said.
Hannah became calm and sat in a chair that was right by her. She had a thinking face as her father just floated in the same spot. It was hard to tell what he really looked like since he was a spirit. But those features were similar to Hannah, the hair, nose, the shape of the face. Hannah crossed her legs in disbelief. This person was the one who abandoned Hannah was she was a child. This was supposedly her real father but she couldn't cope with the idea of being half elf. Sure she had a knack for using bows and arrows but that could have been pure luck.
"Shit… this is really confusing like mind blowing. If you are my real, biological father, then I need to ask you some questions."
"I will answer all you questions."
Everyone was having a good time at the feast including Bilbo. Maya was away from all the commotion and went outside to get some peace from all the loud dwarves. Fili came out looking for Maya.
"Hey there," Fili said.
"Oh, hey," Maya said.
It was quiet and a little awkward.
"Is something the matter?" Fili asked with concern.
"No, not really." Maya took a sip of her drink. "Is it true, what you said earlier about being in love with me?"
Fili took a moment to answer and he nodded.
Maya smiled and tried to contain the little giggle that wanted to escape her mouth.
"Fili, I don't know what to say," Maya said. "I've never had anyone love me let alone like me."
Fili just smiled and Maya couldn't help but reflect a smile on her face too.
"Why did you do it then?" Hannah asked.
"For your mother," he said.
"Where is she?"
"Dead."
Hannah's eyes opened wider than she had ever had them before. She was in complete shock to the point that she was speechless. Both her biological parents, dead. Hannah didn't know them at all but she felt like there was a strong connection between them.
"Don't cry," he comforted with his voice.
"I'm not," Hannah held her tears from leaving her dark, brown eyes that became lighter as the water was taking over. "Can she come back?"
"I'm afraid not for she is from the race of men."
Hannah looked down at her hands that were merely shaking from the news.
I'm never going to see my mom… but I technically still have my dad…
Maya was fast asleep but had a reoccurring nightmare that kept coming to her ever since she entered Middle Earth. She was in a dark, empty space. The atmosphere was eerie; an uncomfortable feeling gave Maya chills down her spine.
"Death…death…death…" the dark, deep voice kept whispering. "Wander…wander…wander… No one can save you…"
"Who are you? Show yourself!" Maya demanded with not so very confident voice.
"Hate…death…pain…"
"Stop it! Stop saying that!" Maya was screaming at the top of her lungs.
"Fights that cannot be stopped… unless there are sacrifices… leave now…"
"What are you talking about?" Maya questioned.
The air became creepily silent.
Maya opened her eyes and sat up wiping the leftover trails of tears and sweat. She breathed deeply to catch her breath and heartbeat slow down that was rapidly beating against her chest. Maya looked over at the empty bed next to her that Hannah usually occupies. She got up out of her bed and walked outside to the corridor.
Everyone must be asleep…well except for Hannah.
Maya caught the cool breeze that gently pushed against her. She wanted to talk to someone about her nightmare but at the same time she couldn't. They would think she was crazy or dramatic. Who would be able to understand her and what she was going through? Would Fili be able to understand? All these questions popped into Maya's head all at once which made her have a slight headache.
Hannah left the library with confused thoughts and feelings about everything that was happening. It was too fast for her to concentrate but at least she knew the truth. Now, for the other questioned that seemed to intrude her thoughts: Will Kili ever have feelings for her like Fili does with Maya? That was the question that she wanted to know. She never really had luck with guys in the past because of her touch-like personality but that's who she was. Hannah didn't let anyone break her no matter what.
She kept walking in the corridor thinking about the future. Hannah got to her room but before she entered, she stopped at the entrance. She didn't feel tired because of how much processing her mind was doing. Hannah also didn't want to disturb Maya if she was asleep. She knew everyone went to bed from the long day that had taken place.
Maybe taking a walk should ease my mind… why is being a girl so damn difficult?
But before she walked off, she peeked into the bedroom. Maya was not even in there! Hannah became concerned and started to look for her.
Where could she have gone too?
Maya reached the entrance of the kingdom of Rivendell. She remembered her feelings of when the news was announced that she was part dwarf. Maya was still iffy about this. How could she be part dwarf? Would that mean she was actually born in Middle Earth?
The night was so quiet. Maya sat on the step of the stairs as she gazed at the sky. It started to get a little chilly but it Maya didn't mind. She liked the cold more than the heat.
"Maya?" a voice asked.
Maya turned to see Hannah walking towards her.
"Why aren't you sleeping?" She asked.
"I could ask you the same thing," Maya responded.
Hannah took a seat on the opposite side of Maya.
"Is something wrong?" Hannah asked another question.
"No," Maya said. "Just can't seem to sleep that's all."
Should I tell Maya about my dead father? Should I say something? She's my friend but I don't think her reaction will be good. Maybe later…
"Is something bothering you?" Maya asked Hannah as she came back to reality.
"Yeah, all good," Hannah responded with a fake smile and small chuckle. "I found a library and other things."
It was quiet but in an awkward kind of way. Both girls looked away since they couldn't tell the other one their news. Maya started to play with her weapon.
What does she mean by other things?
"We should get some sleep," Maya suggested as she saw Hannah yawn.
"I guess," Hannah agreed.
"Wake up," a deep voice said. Their hands shook Maya as she slowly began to wake up. Fili was next to her.
"Hi, Fili," Maya greeted.
"Hannah, wake up," Kili said.
Hannah smacked Kili on the arm and covered herself with her blanket.
"Ow!" Kili said.
Maya got up and went to Kili and whispered in his ears. There was a slight smile on his face as Maya ended her request. Maya grabbed Fili's hand and they both ran off.
Kili uncovered Hannah who was sleeping. He leaned down and kissed her on the cheek then ran out of the room. Hannah quickly sat up as she felt her cheek. No one was in the room.
Was that a dream?
Just then Kili knocked on the door and opened it.
"Hurry up and get ready," Kili said and closed the door.
"Where are we going?" Maya asked Fili.
"Thorin wants us to leave Rivendell," Fili answered.
"What? Why?" Maya asked.
"Thorin just does," Fili said. "I packed all your stuff and it's waiting with Ori.
The walked seemed forever to get out of Rivendell.
"Be on your guard, we're about to step on the edge of the wild," Thorin said. "Balin you know these paths lead on."
"Where's Gandalf?" Hannah asked.
Maya shrugged with unsure, worried look.
Fields and plains they walked through to get to their destination.
The view is spectacular. Wish we had views like this back home.
"Hannah, how's your breathing?" Maya asked.
"I'm fine, mother," Hannah said sarcastically. "You don't have to check on me every five seconds."
"I'm just worried, that's all," Maya said.
"I said I'm fine!" Hannah snapped and walked farther away from Maya. "Just worry about yourself!"
Fili walked up to Maya.
"She'll come around," Fili said.
"I hope so," Maya said. "I'm not trying to annoy Hannah; I'm just worried about her. If she has a serious breathing problem who knows what could happen."
Maya could feel her own pain in her leg but didn't say anything. She kept by Fili's side.
Why is Hannah acting so weird?
"So, do you know how far this place is?" Maya asked.
"No, I don't," Fili replied.
The journey seemed endless.
A thunderstorm was upon everyone as they were on some rock ledges. The rain was non-stop and was pounding as hard as it could against everything it was landing on. On top of that, there were some strong wind currents that were pushing the company making it harder to walk through.
Maya squinted and held on to Fili's hand to make sure she didn't fall. Her vision looked so blurry with all the rain rushing past her. She looked over to Hannah who has holding on to Kili and some of the ledge.
The group pushed through carefully and cautiously as they made precise steps through the pathway that the ledge had offered.
"Isn't there another way around?" Hannah asked.
"No," Kili answered.
"Take your time with your steps, Maya," Fili suggested. "Don't look down."
"Got it," Maya said.
This felt like absolute torture for everyone especially Maya and Hannah. They never once had experienced this kind of weather in their life.
Bilbo slipped and almost fell to his death but they had caught him in time.
A loud noise erupted which made everyone stop in their tracks.
"Look out!" Dwalin shouted with a might voice. An enormous boulder flew into the air and crashed on the rock wall. Pieces of rock fell and the company tried to avoid them.
"What the hell is that?" Hannah shouted.
"Stone Giants!" she heard someone say.
Then there were cracks that quickly separated the ledge between Fili and Kili. Maya held on to the rock wall but had troubled. Hannah saw Maya's scared face as their half moved away farther and farther away. They were on the legs of a stone giant.
Maya's heart pounded against her chest but not in a good way. All her negative thoughts jumbled against one another in her head.
Was this the end? Will I die? What's going to happen? There are so many things I regret… I wish Hannah and I didn't fight… I should have told her that Kili kissed her. Maybe that's why she's mad at me… Hannah, I'm sorry…
Maya! Oh my god! Hold on! Please… Ugh, why was I such a bitch to her? Please hold on Maya!
Hannah watched Maya and some of the other dwarves hold on to the rock ledges for their life. She couldn't quite see their faces but she knew everyone was scared even Thorin. Hannah glanced at Thorin and saw his eyes in despair. If something terrible happened, not only would he lose some of his company but also Fili. The stone giant's leg crashed against the rock wall and Hannah's eyes forced some tears that blended together with the rain drops that landed on her now pale face.
Hannah heard Thorin's cry for Fili and the others.
"Maya!" Hannah screamed. They ran to the other half of the company. Hannah could now breathe as she saw that they were still alive. They were slowly getting up. Fili had Maya in his arms to break her fall. Maya helped up Fili and some of the other dwarves.
"Where's Bilbo?" Bofur panicked as he looked around.
"There!" Maya pointed as Bilbo was hanging on the ledge. None of the dwarves could reach him. Thorin jumped down on the ledge and grabbed Bilbo. Maya ran to the edge to help.
Hannah just stood there. She was still stirred up from what could have gone horribly wrong. Maya could have died and she would feel absolutely terrible.
They pulled Bilbo up but Thorin had slipped and now he was hanging on for his life as Dwalin tried to pull him up. Halfway there, Maya helped by pulling Thorin's arm with the help of Dwalin. He was finally pulled up and got to his feet.
"I thought we lost our burglar," Dwalin commented.
"He's been lost ever since he left home. He should have never have come. He has no place amongst us," Thorin said and walked away.
Maya helped Fili get Bombur up to his feet.
Hannah walked past her with Kili with a guilty face.
Should I tell her what my father said to me? She would never believe me…
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