Chapter Eleven
Tauriel placed DJ in the same cell with Thorin. Tauriel looked at DJ. "Things will work out eventually, DJ. You and your future husband will get your kingdom, regardless what little miss princess says." said Tauriel. DJ chuckled. She couldn't believe this words came out of the Elf Captain's mouth. Afterwards, Tauriel walked away, and DJ sat down next to Thorin. "You held your ground well, DJ. I'm proud of you. You didn't get violent." said Thorin. "I really wanted to kick her fucking ass badly." said DJ. "What stopped you?" asked the dwarf. "I don't know." said DJ softly
DJ sighed and spoke up again. "But there is a part of me that misses the friendship. The good times we had together, and it makes me feel very sad and heartbroken." confessed DJ. "DJ, that's how we all felt at first during our alliance with the elves years ago, up until the day Smaug first attacked, and they turned their backs on us, it crushed us very deeply." said Thorin. "I am so going to hell." said DJ. "No you're not. Why are you saying that?" said Thorin, looking at DJ with a puzzled look. "Thorin, I have religious believes, and if you spent your entire life not forgiving someone, it could hurt you in the long run." said DJ.
"I think the dungeon time is getting to yer head!" said Bofur. "Bofur!" said DJ. "Sorry, lass!" said Bofur. "Don't worry, we will get out of here. We do have hope. And its our hobbit." said Thorin. "I do hope he finds us soon!" said DJ. DJ felt bored sitting in the cell. She wanted to lighten everybody's mood. Suddenly, out of the blue she started to sing:
If you're happy and you know it
Lets get out of here
If you're happy and you know it
Lets get out of here
If you're happy and you know it
Don't get angry, try not to blow it
If you're happy and you know it
Lets get out of here!
Thorin looked at DJ and smiled. "Everyone join in with me!" DJ called out to the dwarves. DJ began singing again, this time everyone joining in with her, even Thorin sang with her.
DJ quickly stopped singing when she heard Thorin's voice. When the song ended, Thorin looked at DJ. "Why did you stop singing for?" asked Thorin. "I just wanted to hear your voice." whispered DJ. Thorin smiled, pulling DJ close to him. "I love you, DJ." said Thorin. "I love you too, Thorin." said DJ. Meanwhile, Ariella , Thranduil and Legolas sat at the dining room table discussing DJ and the dwarves. "Father, I do not want DJ to marry Thorin. We must do something to prevent this from happening." said Ariella.
"Well if you don't want DJ to marry Thorin, do you have any suggestions on what to do about it?" asked Thranduil. "Well-there is an idea." grinned Ariella. "No, no! She's not even my type! Don't even think about it, Arie!" snapped Legolas. "Not you, you pomp us idiot! I'm talking about our father." said Ariella. Thranduil smiled. "Captain Tauriel, bring DJ to me. I will make her love with me, even if she refuses." said the Elf King. Tauriel glared at her King, as she was about to protest, but she quickly stopped when Legolas and Ariella glared at Tauriel..
Tauriel went back down to the dungeons. "Lord Thranduil wishes to see you DJ!" said the Elf Captain. "To hell she isn't! She will not leave my side!" barked Thorin, holding on to DJ.
"Thorin, it is the King's orders that he wishes to see DJ and get to know her more on how and why she is here." said Tauriel. "Well that's none of his damn business! Please Tauriel, don't take me to him! He's got something up his sleeve! I can feel it!" pleaded DJ. This had put the Elf Captain in a spot. She didn't know what to do. Kili, even listened in on the conversation. "Uncle Thorin and DJ are deeply in love, a love that is so strong it cannot be broken." said Kili. Tauriel hated to defy her king, but there were many times before even the dwarves had entered Mirkwood, that she didn't like her King's opinions or his mysterious behavior.
But she also remembered Thranduil had went through so much in his life, when he battled a dragon, which burnt a part of his face, then losing his wife. She knew it was the reason why Thranduil became bitter. She knew elves could only love once. And losing his wife, took its toll on the Elf King. "Look, Thorin and DJ. I got an idea. I will take DJ with me, but there is away, I can fix this without him trying to poison her." said Tauriel. "Tauriel, she is staying with me. There has to be another way of doing this." said Thorin. "There is a way, Thorin!" said a familiar voice. Everyone turned, and they saw Bilbo standing in front of Thorin and DJ's cell.
When Bilbo suddenly appeared, it shocked and surprised the Elf Captain.
"How did you?!" exclaimed Tauriel. "It doesn't matter. I came to get you out of here. I know a way of escape. Tauriel here, suggested it." said Bilbo. The Elf and hobbit looked at each other and smiled. "You're helping us?!" gasped Thorin and DJ together. "Yes. I was there in the dining room, and they are scheming to separate you too. Thranduil wants to use his magic on DJ so he could marry her to keep her away from you, Thorin. And I'll be damned to allow DJ's happiness to be taken from her." said Tauriel. "You really didn't have to do this, Captain, but thank you!" said Thorin.
Thorin couldn't believe he is thanking an elf, but he is happy that she is helping them. Kili winked at the Elf Captain and smiled. "Come, lets go. Time is limited. We need to do this before the others catch us." said Bilbo, opening the cell door. "I will look out to make sure my fellow guards are coming. Bilbo, you guide the company to the wine cellar." said Tauriel. Bilbo nodded. After Bilbo released the rest of the dwarves, the hobbit guided them into the wine cellar. When they arrived, they saw many empty barrels in front of them.
"This is your escape plan?" snarled Dwalin. "We're going to be drowned!" complained Bofur. "Well its either that, or remain in the elves dungeons forever." snapped Bilbo.
"Into the barrels! NOW!" barked Thorin. The dwarves entered the barrels. Thorin climbed into a barrel, followed by DJ. Thorin pulled DJ close to his chest, wrapping his arm around her waist. "Just remain still, love." whispered Thorin. Once everyone got settled in the barrels, Bilbo walked over to a lever which opened a door, releasing the barrels into the river. Bilbo realized he closed the door to soon, leaving him behind in the cellar. Bilbo reopened the door, jumping into the water. Thorin praised Bilbo for his plan, as the barrels started to float down the river.
As they continued floating, DJ took notice that the elves discovered their escape plan. She also noticed the elves weren't allow. An army of orcs, lead by Bolg, Azog' s son, attacked the elves, and the elves battled against the orcs. "We're trapped. There's a door ahead of us. Someone needs to find a lever!" said Thorin. Suddenly Thorin and DJ noticed Kili jumping out of his barrel, going for the lever that opens another gate on top of a bridge. What is he doing?! Has he gone mad?! DJ thought. Fear and worry clouded over Thorin as he watched his youngest nephew trying to make his way to the lever.
Suddenly, before Kili even made it to the lever, two arrows struck Kili in his knee, and he fell. "KILI!" screamed DJ and Fili together. "No!" gasped Thorin softly. Tauriel jumped out, not to far from where Kili lay, killing off the orcs that shot at Kili. Kili slowly stood up, and he made it to the lever, pulling it, opening the gate. "Run, you fool!" hissed Tauriel. Kili nodded, and he jumped off the bridge, landing back in his barrel. Fili and Thorin gazed at Kili with worry. "Is he going to be okay, Thorin?" asked DJ. "I don't know." said Thorin sadly. Suddenly, an arrow was about to come towards DJ and Thorin. "DUCK!" shouted Thorin, as the two of them ducked into the barrel. The arrow flew passed their barrel.
"Phew! That was close." said DJ. Later, they arrived to shore, and everyone climbed out of the barrels. Kili came out last, and he quickly sat down on a rock. "Kili! Are you okay?" asked DJ. "I'm-fine! Its just a scratch." said Kili. "Bull shit, Kili! That is no scratch! You've been struck in the knee by orc arrows! You are hurt, Kee!" snapped DJ. Kili glared at DJ. Like nephew, like Uncle. Kili is just as stubborn as Thorin, DJ thought. "Are you okay, Deej?" asked Thorin. "I'm fine, Thorin." replied DJ. Suddenly, the company noticed a man holding a bow looking down at them. Kili was about to reach for his bow, when the man spoke.
"I wouldn't if I were you, dwarf!" snarled the man.
"What in the hell?!" snapped DJ, glaring at the man. Balin began to speak, keeping the company's identity hidden. "And what is your name sir?" asked Gloin. "I am Bard, bargeman of Lake Town." replied the man. Bard looked and noticed DJ. "I find it quite odd of a human woman being in the presence of dwarves." said Bard, icily. "Why? Is it a problem? Its not a crime is it? They are my friends you know." snarled DJ. "You, woman have an attitude." said Bard. "And you sir are no gentleman!" shot back DJ. "DJ, calm down. Let Master Balin take care of this." said Thorin, gently.
Balin continued talking to the man, offering to make a deal that they would pay Bard to take them to Lake Town. The man agreed, and allowed the companions into the boat. DJ remained close with Thorin. "Now pay up!" said Bard. This man sure is rude, DJ thought. Gloin first emptied his pockets laying out gold coins on a table. Followed by the others. "And you, miss?" said Bard. "She has no money, so don't bother her!" snapped Thorin. Bard took the coins and counted them. After that, they begin their journey into Lake Town.
When they arrived, Bard suggested to everyone to hide back in the barrels again. But this time, they barrels were filled with fish. "P U!" snapped DJ.