The Hobbit: Odd Love in Strange Times

Chapter 13 of my Hobbit story, enjoy.

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Chapter 13

Within the confines of their prison; the three children of Bard fought gallantly to keep their spirits up. Despite the pain of their injuries and, in Sigrid's case, the humiliation of being exposed in the way she had been, they kept each other strong. Still blushing, Sigrid held the upper portion of her dress tight to her body, ensuring her breasts were covered. She also winced at the burning pain from her wrist and collarbone.

Tilda sat as close to Sigrid as she could, trying to help her sister preserve her modesty; doing her best to ignore the pain in her belly, as well as the stinging from the two lashes on her lower back. She knew it was nothing compared to Bain; covered in lashes and burns, as well as his own brand mark and busted nose.

Bain had positioned himself so he was between the door and his sisters.

"It'll be alright." He said, breathing heavily. "I…"

Sigrid shook her head. "Bain no, look at you, you can barely move. Just don't, just let them take me."

Tilda gasped, shaking her head. "Sigrid…"

Before they could say anything, they heard the orcs approaching; they immediately tensed, waiting fearfully, knowing what was coming. They had come to take Sigrid for torture.

Sigrid trembled, fear clawing away at her insides; she bit her lip.

'This…this is it; I can't let them take Bain. He's suffered enough, he can't take anymore.' She told herself; despite that she was afraid. 'The pain, how will I…Oh please, Fili, give me strength.'

The thought of the blonde Dwarf prince bolstered her confidence and she prepared herself. The orcs entered, grinning.

"Well, it's time; bring the lady for some fun."

Bain glared. "No you don't…I…"

One orc kicked him in the stomach as the captain spoke again. "Shut it; take her!"

The orcs attempted to grab Sigrid by the arms; she refused to budge, tightening her grip, not wanting to be exposed again. Even if they dragged her by her legs. Then something happened that she did not expect; Bain suddenly threw himself into the orc nearest him.

When one went to grab him, he suddenly stumbled as Tilda kicked out with her foot, tripping him up. That provided all the distraction needed for Bain to get to his feet. While still bound, his hands were gripping an orc's sword. Doing his best to ignore the pain flaring up through his whole body, Bain struck out, killing three orcs, including the captain.

The very orc he claimed the sword from. The others, having left their weapons behind, fled desperately. Bain immediately got to work freeing his hands; his sister's stared in amazement.

"Bain." Tilda gasped.

He managed to smile lightly as he finally freed himself and began freeing his sister's.

Once they were all free, he spoke. "Let's go, we have to get out of here, as fast as we can."

The girls nodded and together they left the prison and began running as fast as they could through the network of caves.

They hurried quickly; Bain in the lead, despite his injuries and the pain from them, making it hard for him to stay upright. Tilda was right behind him; looking worried and scared, Sigrid brought up the rear; they path wasn't even, their pace irregular, for varying reasons, but still they pressed on.

"C'mon!" Bain urged; noticing that Sigrid and Tilda were falling behind slightly.

He knew they were getting tired, so was he, but they couldn't stop, not while they were still in danger. The girls tried to hurry; but then, they heard it, the rampaging footsteps of the orcs; surely all armed now. They moved faster; until, hearing the sounds getting louder, Bain fell back, urging his sisters on ahead while he brought up the rear.

'I have to hurry; there must be something, ugh, they're getting closer.' He thought frantically; before crying out. "Hurry, we have to make it out of here!"

Sigrid shook her head. "It's no use, they're getting too close, you can hear them."

Bain thought desperately, looking around before realizing there was only thing that could work here. He stopped, taking a deep breath.

"Bain, what are you doing?" Sigrid choked, seeing her brother suddenly stop.

Bain looked at them and spoke softly. "Please; tell Elisa I love and that…I'm sorry."

With that he used the sword to loosen a rock in the wall, causing all the rocks it supported to crumble. As a result, part of the caves collapsed, cutting off any chance of the orcs using this cave to pursue Sigrid and Tilda. However it also meant that Bain was now separated from them.

The girls stared in horror, realizing just what Bain had done; the sacrifice he had made.

"You have to keep going!" He called out through the rocks. "You can't them catch you, go!"

"Bain!" Tilda cried out desperately.

Sigrid shook her head. "No, Bain, we can't…"

"Just go, they're coming!" Bain called again, and then there was silence.

The girls froze in terror, then, realizing the truth of Bain's words, Sigrid swallowed nervously. Tears in her eyes she gently urged Tilda onward. Tilda struggled against her older sister.

"We can't leave Bain!"

Sigrid shook her head. "There's nothing we can do Tilda…I'm sorry, we have to keep going."

Tilda wept as Sigrid then led her away; they hurried on, desperate to escape. Both of them mourned Bain for his heroic actions, for everything he had done for them during this nightmare. They vowed not to let his sacrifice be in vain. Sigrid pondered what Bain had told them.

'Elisa, that's Finn and Melynda's daughter.' She was surprised by this. 'I had no idea she and Bain were…close.'

She held back more tears; she hated the thought of having to deliver Bain's words to Elisa. She prayed against all odds that Bain had survived. Still hoping this, Sigrid led Tilda away, desperately seeking safety.

Finally, the girls reached a narrow pathway; ahead was another section of caves. The girls moved slowly, carefully over it. Before long Sigrid made it across; reaching the mouth of the cave. Tilda was nearly at the end when suddenly, with a sickening rumble, the part of the pathway Tilda was in gave way.

Tilda screamed as she fell down into blackness.

"No!" Sigrid screamed, leaning over the ledge, no longer caring about covering herself.

She let out a shaky horrified breath. "Tilda…"

Her sister had fallen out of sight; she was alone and had no idea if her siblings had survived.

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