Chapter Six

As Thorin and DJ sat together, they observed the other dwarves listening in on their antics and merriment. Thorin took a drink from his flask. "There's alcohol in that is there?" asked DJ. "Yes, why?" asked Thorin. "You don't mind if I have a drink?" asked DJ. Thorin smiled. "I don't mind." said Thorin, handing over the flask to DJ and she took a drink, and returns the flask to Thorin. "Great Mahal above! Drink much?" teased Thorin. DJ smiled. Suddenly, they could hear Nori complaining about the music. "Change the tune will you? It sounds like we're at a funeral!" said Nori.

"Did somebody die?" asked Oin. "Well lads, there is only one thing left to do!" grinned Bofur, jumping up on a pillar centering the room, and he started to sing, with the other dwarves joining in:

There is an inn a merry old inn

Beneath an old grey hill

There they brew the beer so brown

The man in the moon himself came down

One night to drink his fill.

Ariella leapt up on the pillar with Bofur dancing with him. DJ laughed, and she turned and saw Thorin tapping his feet, smiling brightly. The merriment in his eyes and features warmed DJ's heart. This was the first time she ever looked upon Thorin his happy. Thorin too, was singing along with them, and she could hear this beautiful baritone. Ariella then jumped from the pillar, grabbing DJ, and the two women do see do around the room, making the dwarves laugh. Fili and Kili joined in with them on the do see do. DJ ran to Thorin. And the two of them danced.

When the song ended, dwarves began throwing food. "INCOMING!" called out Bofur. DJ laughed. "I got an idea. Watch this, Deej!" grinned Ariella. "Where are you going?" asked DJ. "You'll see. I'm visiting the ladies room first, and then you'll find out." said Ariella.

DJ looked at her friend suspiciously wondering what her friend is up to. "What in Durin's name is Ariella doing?" asked Thorin. "I don't know. She won't tell me." said DJ. Suddenly, the lights went dim in the dining hall to everyone's surprise. "What in the-?!" called out Gloin. "Can someone tell me what's going on here?!" demanded Elrond. Suddenly, a light appeared on DJ. And from out of no where, the music of Harry Bellefonte started playing. The song was 'Jump in the Line'. DJ had no clue that she was doing this, and she knew this was her friend's doings.

DJ found herself singing along to the song, and dancing to the song, as well as the dwarves, the elves. Even Gandalf and Elrond. Thorin too, found himself dancing and singing the song with DJ, the look on his face was quite puzzled, not sure what was happening here. Ariella, you are so in trouble, DJ thought. She could hear Ariella in the background laughing very hard, quite hysterically in fact. "ENOUGH!" Boomed Gandalf, breaking the spell, and the music stopped. "Ariella, a word with you!" called out Gandalf. "Before you speak to her, I will!" said DJ. Gandalf nodded.

"Ariella you get your ass out of here right this instant!" barked DJ.

"Oh, someone's going to hear it now." said Fili. "Thanks a lot Gandalf for ruining the fun. I was really enjoying that." snarled Bofur. DJ and Ariella stepped out onto the balcony. "What in the hell was all that about? What were you told about using your magic like that?!" snapped DJ. "Oh come on DJ! I was only having a little bit of fun!" said Ariella hotly. "Well that little bit of fun was rather embarrassing! Not to mention you scared some of the elves and Elrond as well! Lord only knows, we could possibly get thrown out of their home, because of you!" snapped DJ.

"I didn't mean to frighten anyone. I was only having fun!" said Ariella. "Ariella, you really need to be careful on when and where you use your magic. I am not a genie, but I done some reading on the stuff. Trust me. I'm only looking out for your best interest." said DJ. "I'm sorry, Deej. I really am." said Ariella sadly. "Don't worry about it. Come, lets go back inside. Gandalf wants to talk to you." said DJ. "I know. I'm really going to hear it now." said Ariella. Thorin approached DJ. "I talked to Ariella." said DJ.

"She did this, didn't she?" snarled Thorin. "Yes she did, and I already spoken to her. Gandalf's talking to her now." said DJ.

"Good, I hope the wizard knocks some sense into her." said Thorin. DJ sat down. "Is it me, or you and I are the only sane ones in the group?" said DJ. Thorin laughed.. "Yes, that we are." said Thorin. Lindir shortly approached Thorin and DJ. "Everyone is gathering in the Hall of Fire for some music. Care to join us?" asked the elf. "Sure!" said DJ. Thorin nodded and followed the dwarves into the Hall of Fire. "Wow, Elrond and Gandalf is sure keeping Ariella for a while." said DJ. "They're giving her a good talking to after that little stunt she pulled earlier." said Thorin.

The two sat and listened to elven songs for a little while, suddenly Bofur approached Thorin. "Thorin, show the elves who the really good harpist is around here!" beamed the dwarf. Thorin declined. "I'm really not in the mood right now, Bofur." said Thorin. "Oh come on, Thorin! Please play the harp. I enjoyed listen to you play back at Bag End." said DJ. Thorin sighed. "Very well." said Thorin standing up, walking towards a silver harp. Thorin sat down, pulling the harp to his shoulder and chest, positioning his large fingers on the strings.

Thorin started to play. The elves watched the dwarf in amazement, as Thorin played upon the harp skillfully and masterfully. The expected a loud twang coming from it, but it didn't.

Thorin played gently, the music sounded like waterfalls, cascading into water. DJ's heart raced as she watched Thorin. The same feelings she felt for Thorin back at Bag End, came back to her. He looked amazing. The expressions on his face moved her. After playing for a little while, the dwarf started to sing. Thorin's deep voice rose above the music, captivating the elves in the room, but the one whom was more captivated with him, was DJ. Later, when Thorin ended his song, everyone applauded, and the elves complimented the dwarf of his playing.

"You played beautifully, Thorin." smiled DJ. Thorin noticed DJ yawning. "Are you tired, DJ?" asked Thorin. "Yes. Can you walk me to my room?" asked DJ. Thorin smiled and nodded. The two leave the room, making their way to DJ's room. "You don't mind staying with me for a little while?" asked DJ. "I don't mind." said Thorin entering the room. The two of them sat on the bed. "Thorin, this maybe bold of me saying this, but I find you very desirable tonight." said DJ. "Oh? Is that so?" said Thorin, smiling. "Tonight when Bofur sang his song, and the merriment in you warmed my heart. I love to see that side of you more often! And the song you played tonight is very beautiful." said DJ.

Thorin smiled, pulling DJ close to his chest, holding her close to him. "And you captivate me, DJ!" whispered Thorin, kissing on DJ's neck. Suddenly, DJ turned facing him, planting her lips on Thorin's, kissing him passionately, wrapping her arms around his neck, and they remained like that for a while. Suddenly an elf entered. "Oh, I do apologize. I'm not interrupting anything?" said the elf. "We're having a private moment here. Have you heard of knocking?" snarled Thorin. "Lord Elrond and Gandalf wishes to see you, Master Thorin." said the elf. "Oh yes, yes. Tell them I'll be there shortly." said Thorin. The elf nodded and left the room.

"I forgot about the little conference Gandalf was going to have. I'll be back later to finish!" grinned Thorin. Thorin kissed DJ on the lips, and left the room. Later, Ariella entered DJ's room. "Well, what did you and Elrond talk about tonight?" asked DJ. Ariella sighed, closing her eyes. Ariella had kept hidden from DJ and the rest of the dwarves a secret of Ariella' s true identity, and she was ready to reveal to DJ. Ariella felt worried how DJ is going to react of the news. "DJ, there is something I need to tell you. Elrond spoken to me tonight, and he knows me well, and I know him. I am the daughter of Thranduil, Elf King of Mirkwood. I'm not really a genie DJ. I'm an elf." said Ariella, pushing back her hair, revealing her pointed ears.

"WHAT?!" snapped DJ, her eyes widened. "I'm so sorry DJ that I've not been honest with you before." said Ariella. "But the whole thing turning Thorin into a donkey thing? Elves don't do that!" said DJ. "Oh, that. It was a power I learned years ago from a magician I met during my travels. My father hated it when I done these things. That's the reason why everyone tells me to be careful with my magic not to over use it. Only to use my powers for the good." said Ariella. A look of concern clouded over DJ. "Ariella, you know how risky this is if the others find out you are Thranduil's daughter?" said DJ.

"They're not going to find out yet." said Ariella. DJ sighed. Suddenly, Thorin enters the room. "We're leaving, ladies. Pack your belongings!" said Thorin. "Please don't tell anybody!" said Ariella. "Your secret is safe with me, Ariella." said DJ.

Note: I came up with adding in Ariella 's secret from a dream I had today during a nap. Its going to make things interesting now during their quest.