The Hobbit: Odd Love in Strange Times
Chapter 14 of my Hobbit story, enjoy.
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Chapter 14
Sigrid stared, horrified, looking down the black pit her sister had fallen down.
"No…No…" She choked out, her words whisper soft. 'First Bain, now Tilda; I can't…This isn't happening, no.'
She straightened up slightly, clutching her clothes to cover herself again. The tears pricked her eyes and she shook her head. She pushed herself away from the ledge; still in shocked disbelief.
Suddenly she heard a shout and turned; her eyes widened in horror, it was an orc. She tried to push herself back awkwardly with her feet. The orc approached her, grinning as he raised his blade. Suddenly he stiffened and then, suddenly, fell over, an arrow in his back.
"Wh-what?" Sigrid gasped.
She looked up and a sense of relief and awkwardness overcame her as she saw her father approaching, lowering his bow. With him was Fili, Kili, Tauriel and Legolas; Fili was right next to her father, a look of great relief on his face.
She blushed, realizing that they were seeing her in her current state, if she wasn't so panicked she be trying to find some way out of the situation.
"Sigrid." Bard called out; his voice soft with disbelief.
Despite the state she was in, all the dirt and grime, Sigrid found herself being lifted to her feet, her father embracing her tightly.
"Da." She choked out; her tears falling, she was afraid for her siblings. "Bain and Tilda, they're in danger, back there, they…"
Bard stepped back, still holding her. "Take a deep breath, calm down and tell me what happened."
Sigrid nodded and explained to them what had happened to her siblings.
When she finished she was dismayed, in tears, Bard looked devastated; but then with great effort, collected himself.
"We'll find them Sigrid, don't worry." He said at last.
There was an awkward pause but finally Fili spoke. "We can't lead Sigrid into danger, I'll get her out."
Bard agreed and Fili helped Sigrid back through the caves they had come through, heading for the exit to the caves. Bard turned to the others and nodded; they couldn't use the narrow pathway, so they headed down a separate cave, leading downwards. As they walked, Legolas notched an arrow in his bow.
"We have to be very careful; there are orcs everywhere in these caves." He remarked.
The others agreed and prepared their own weapons; moving cautiously. As they continued their search, up above, Fili led Sigrid outside. She gasped, blinking rapidly in the light; her eyes taking time to adjust after so long in the dim caves.
Despite everything however, the feeling of sun felt good and calmed her; she was aware she was trembling, but she had faith in her father and those with him. She smiled gratefully at Fili; who smiled back. She felt her face heating up and prayed she wasn't blushing. She wondered just what she could say; regarding her feelings for him.
'Does he even feel the same, I should…' She began to think before faltering; instead she chose to wait and hope.
Meanwhile; within the depths of the caves; Tilda awoke; wincing in pain.
"Wha?" She breathed; lifting her head.
She was lying amongst some crumbled rocks; it was a large cave with two caves leading into it. She wondered what she was doing here; however, looking up and seeing the blackness, no cave roof, she remembered.
'That's right, I fell; but I…I'm alive.' She realized; she then remembered the danger, she could still hear the noise of the orcs. 'I need to move, I need to get out of here.'
She tried to move, tried to stand up; but screamed as pain engulfed her.
She immediately determined the source however. "Argh, what, my…my ankle."
She must have landed badly, she'd twisted her ankle. She grit her teeth, wondering what she could do now. She could hardly move without pain now.
"Aha, found you!"
Tilda started; her fear returning rapidly as she looked up sharply and saw the orc approaching her.
"No…No!" She cried, trying and failing to back off, due to her injured ankle.
The orc grinned as he approached, raising his blade ready to strike. But he suddenly crumpled, an orc blade thrust through his skull. The orc fell dead; Tilda stared in disbelief at her saviour.
Standing there, looking breathless, terrible, covering in blood and grime, just as he had before he had separated himself from them. It was Bain; he glared at the dead orc.
"That's enough out of you." He snarled.
Tilda felt the elation building up inside her. "Bain!"
He turned to her, smiling, despite the blood, he moved over to her, clearly in pain but that didn't stop him. He knelt down next to her and embraced her.
"Tilda; what…?"
Before he could say anything else; they heard the orcs. Bain tried to pull the sword free, but it was stuck. He looked up and saw the orc pack approaching. With only one thing on his mind; he threw himself over Tilda; trying to shield her.
The orcs drew closer but then suddenly, some of them fell, dead. Bard, Kili and the Elves had arrived. Bain and Tilda watched in amazement as the four fought the orcs; they managed to kill several of them. They also ensured that no orcs escaped, so they couldn't bring the news of this to Azog.
As they had nearly killed all the orcs, the children saw the commander approaching Bard from behind. Bain tried to free the sword from the dead orcs skull; to no avail. Tilda however was able to remove the dagger from the dead orcs belt and threw it as fast and as hard as she could. The orc commander cried out as he fell dead, the dagger thrust into the back of his neck.
"Tilda." Bain gasped, surprised at her actions.
She managed a weak smile and just nodded; finally the sounds of combat faded as the last orc was killed.
"Da!" Tilda called out, Bain turned too, smiling in relief.
Bard and the others approached them quickly; also relieved.
Meanwhile, outside the cave; Sigrid managed a small smile, in spite of everything. Fili guided her over to a nearby rock and, realizing how tired she was, she sat down. He sat next to her.
"It's alright; you're safe now." He told her softly. "We'll find your brother and sister, I promise."
Sigrid nodded, blushing as she considered both her current clothing predicament and her closeness to Fili of all people. She tightened her grip on her dress.
Fili noticed this behaviour. "Sigrid, what's wrong?"
She blushed furiously. "Sorry I just…when they took us, our clothes were damaged and, if I…If I take my arms away, my dress…"
She trailed off; but Fili understood what she meant and blushed himself.
"Ah, I see, here." He said.
He removed his cloak and covered her with it; covering her from embarrassing exposure. She thanked him and they lapsed into silence again.
Until finally Fili spoke up again. "Sigrid, there's…there's something I need to say."
She turned to him, suddenly nervous. "What?"
"I…This isn't; I don't know how else to say this." He stammered, finally he just came out and said it. "Sigrid; I love you, I been having strong feelings for you. I just never realized how much it meant, until you were kidnapped by the orcs. I…I know that…"
He was worried that he maybe said too much. But to his surprise, Sigrid gasped, her face going bright red.
She finally spoke. "Oh Fili; I…You…"
He shook his head. "Of course; I know now, I love you…I'm sorry if…"
"Fili; I love you too." She admitted at last.
Fili froze for a moment and then, finally, they leaned in together and finally their lips met and they kissed deeply.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.