Bilbo together with Gandalf, Bard and Everie went inside Thranduil's tent. Thranduil stared at Bilbo, "If I'm not mistaken this is the halfling who stole the keys of my dungeons from under the nose of my guards, and was able to escape because my own daughter let you through" Thranduil began, looking at his daughter who avoided his gaze, making him smile, and then his eyes returned back to Bilbo.
"…ah…yesh. Sorry about that" Bilbo said, apologizing, and then he took something from under his clothes, "Now I will make you an offer. I came to give you this" unwrapping the cloth, revealing the Arkenstone. The Elvenking, stood up in amazement. Even Bard gazed marvelling at it in silence. "The Heart of the Mountain; The King's Jewel" Thranduil said, as he stared at the stone.
"How is this yours to give?" Bard looked at the hobbit, "I took it as my fourteenth share of the treasure" Bilbo told them, Bard curious of the halfling's motive can't help but ask, "Why would you do this?"
"I'm not doing it for you. I know that dwarves can be understood as, big-headed, difficult, suspicious, and secretive. The worst men you could possibly imagine, but they are also brave, and kind, and loyal to a fault. I've grown very fond of them, and I'd save them if I can. Now Thorin, values this stone above all else. In exchange for its return, I believe he will give you what you want. There will be no need for war." Thranduil and Bard looked at each other, thinking about what the halfling had suggested while Gandalf and Everie stared at the halfling, both delighted.
Everie went to where Bilbo Baggins was offered to sleep, it seems Gandalf want him out of here, before the war starts.
"Master Baggins, you look troubled" Everie went in, and noticed the look on the halfling's face.
"Well, I am. Gandalf, does not want me to stay here, but I cannot just leave them. I'm part of the company, and they are my friends. I cannot leave Thorin in that kind of state, after all we've been through. As I said, I've grown very fond of them" Bilbo told her
"That kind of state? I'm afraid I do not understand, Master Baggins"
"Thorin, he is not himself. It's that place, he's succumbed to dragon sickness" the look on Bilbo's face says it all, it was bad.
After their little conversation, Bilbo has set his mind and he chose to go back to his friends. "I think you have to go now, Master Baggins" Everie told him, while she was on look out. "Gandalf, assigned someone to watch me"
"Well, Gandalf chose the wrong man for the job. Alfred, never do his job well. Come now, Master Baggins" Everie took hold of the Halfling, and pulled him outside, as they sneak out. Bilbo stared at her in disbelief.
"Now, I do not understand, why do you keep on helping us, when your father is completely against it"
Everie turned to look at him, smiling "You said so yourself Master Baggins, friends help one another, and between you and me, I like you, Master Baggins. We chose to do what we think is right, no matter what the consequences may be"
"I noticed, you are quite reckless for an elf, my lady" Everie can't help but chuckle at his comment. "See you soon, Master Baggins" Everie said, and kissed his forehead, "my friend"
"Good bye for now, my lady" Bilbo said his thanks, and ran to Erebor, hoping it's not too late to wake Bombur up, not forgetting that he promised to wake the dwarf at midnight. Bilbo was soon fast asleep, he even dreamt of bacon and eggs.
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A/N: HOPE YOU ALL LIKE THIS CHAPTER! can't wait for Everie to meet Thorin again. Well, let's see if she will be able to do so. HAHA FAVORITE FOLLOW REVIEW! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!