Chapter 14
Memories and Waking Up

Nori's POV. I sat on the eagle as I looked at Ella as she laid clutched in one of the eagle's claws. Her face was pale.

"She'll be fine lad. Oin will get to her as soon as we land." Bofur said. I nod as we land on a rock. Gandalf was running to Thorin. I see the eagle land dropping off Ella. I got off and ran to her.

"Ella." I said.

"She's got an elvish arrow through her chest, but there was no elves with the orcs." Oin said, looking her over. I didn't hear what was going on with Thorin confronting Bilbo and them seeing Erebor because I was more worried about Ella.

"Then there's something we don't know about yet." I said.

"Byron." Ella whispered weakly. My eyebrows went down. It sounded like an elvish mans name that she never mentioned to me. What was she hiding from me. "Nori." I kissed her hand, forgetting it for now, but knew I was going to ask her about it later. Oin pulled the arrow out.

"I need to check her back. Can you help?" Oin asked. I helped turn her over. The shirt was pulled out and I heard Oin gasp. She had a huge scar on her back where it looked like a sword or something went through. "Bless my beard. It's a miracle that this girl survived whatever happened to her. I see some wounds that just need something applied. Then she needs to heal. Meaning she won't be moving till she wakes up." He said seeing Thorin approaching.

"Of course. She earned my trust after saving my life." Thorin said. I smiled and set Ella's head in my lap.

Memory 10 Years Ago

Ella's POV. I rode with Bryon as we rode from Rivendell heading to our home with our elven escorts.

"Mother doesn't expect you to go back as second in command with Haldir as soon as we get back." Bryon said.

"No. I enjoy it so I might." I said. I knew we were close to the mountains that had the ancient kingdom of Moria that was now home to the orcs. Midnigt suddenly started getting nervous and stopped. "What is it girl?" I spoke to my horse in elvish.

"Mines getting nervous as well. Something's coming." Bryon said. I yelped as I was knocked off my horse by a huge shape. I landed on the ground and looked up to see orcs and wargs. A white orc stood in front.

"Ella." Byron said. The elf guard were taken out by orc arrows. Midnight disappeared into the night and I saw wargs go after her. I stand up, pulling out my sword. Byron had his sword out.

"You will come with us elflings." Azog said in the black speech.

"Not without a fight." I said speaking in the black speech. Orcs came running and Byron and I started to cut them down one by one. I heard a yell and spun to see Byron on his knees.

"Byron!" I yell, running but got punched in my stomach. I fell to my knees. I met Byron's eyes as a orc got ready to give the final strike.

"Stay strong, Estella." Byron said in my head. I nod as the sword went through his chest. I cry out and didn't see a orc approaching me. I got hit in the temple by the end of the sword and everything went black.

End of Memory.

My eyes opened and I discovered it was night. I was laying on my bedroll with Nori's coat over me. I knew it was his because I smelled his scent.

"She's awake. Someone get Nori. Ella. You alright?" Bilbo asked.

"Just weak. How long was I out?" I ask.

"All night. Glad your awake Estella. You had Nori worried. Thank you for helping protect me. You earned my trust." Thorin said.

"Thank you Thorin." I said.

"Ella." Nori said, running over and gathering me in his arms. I clutched at him as he held me close.

"Nori. I'm sorry. I couldn't let him kill Thorin." I said.

"I know. Just don't do that again." Nori said.

"I'll try." I said. We kissed.

"We move out tomorrow. Get some rest." Thorin said. Nori laid down and brought me close to him. I curled up and let my eyes close and drift off to sleep, feeling safe in Nori's arms, but I knew my brother was alive and under the control of Azog. The question is why and how?

AN: There's the end of the first movie. I will be onto the second one next chapter. I will update soon. :)