Chapter Thirty-Two
Mystifying Glow
~~Elaina's POV~~
Thorin and I returned to the others but, I still wasn't hungry. I watched Beorn clap his hands and I could not believe my eyes. Four beautiful white ponies and many grey dogs came in the hall.
I watch Beorn with curious eyes as he was speaking to them in a different language. He then barked like a dog at one time, causing me to raise my eyebrows at his odd behaviour. It was when the dogs went out of the room, then came back carrying torches in their mouths, I finally figured out, that Beorn was communicating with them as I watched them light the fire making the hall much more cosy now. What surprised me the most however, was watching the dogs stand on their hind legs as they carried things to and fro.
"Now I have seen everything!" I mumble to myself.
"It is a little unusual," agreed Thorin watching the dogs place plates on the table, before Thorin placed his hands in mind "Come, let us sit down."
Thorin and I walked up to the massive table and sat down. I was now sitting besides Thorin and Bofur and I glanced around the table and spotted Hetti and Bilbo talking quietly to themselves a little further up on another table.
Just as I thought I had seen everything, a load of sheep came in the hall along with a large black ram. I watched in stunned silence as one sheep that had a white cloth around her, went up to the dogs to which the dog bent down and took the cloth of her and quickly laid out the table with it.
Heavy footsteps came to our table and I shift my gaze from the sheep to Gandalf and Loki both sitting opposite Thorin and I. My eyes went toward a beautiful brown and white pony who was rolling a round drum shaped log along the floor, positioning it in place for the rest of the company to sit on.
When everyone was sitting around the many tables, I realised at once that Beorn must be a little lonely being away from other people. With only the animals to keep him company, my heart went out to him.
Beorn motions for everyone to have something to eat and I watch as nearly everyone tucked in to the food of bread, cheese, honey, nuts and many different fruits placed on the table. I on the other hand, just sipped on my goblet of water as I was still not at all hungry.
While most of us were enjoying the food and the mead that was on offer, I quietly listen in as Beorn told us some of the stories of his own wild lands on this side of the mountain and my eyes went wide when he spoke of a wood which was called, Mirkwood.
I momentary closed my eyes before opening them again, watching Gandalf closely. He was munching on a slab of bread with honey on it as he listened to our host. I knew then, that we would all have to venture in this wood Mirkwood and a shiver went down my spine.
Again I closed my eyes and for a split second, all I could see was a lot of strange noises around me. In my minds eye, instead of being in Beorn's home, I was now deep inside the wood of Mirkwood. There was a little sound and I glance around, wondering where that noise was coming from.
Nothing was around me but, something told me to glance up, to which I did, causing me to gasp. High up on the tress, I saw many, many massive spiders, making a weird noise. As if sensing me, a few of these spiders slowly descend towards me, but just as I got a good look at one of these spiders, I was pulled back to Beorn's warm hall, knowing my breathing had accelerated at an alarming rate.
"Elaina?"
I faintly heard my name being called out and I snapped my eyes open, though I kept my attention on the empty plate while I was trying to figure out the meaning of that vision I just had. I realised I was clenching my fists tightly, feeling my nails dig into my skin. I slowly unclench them, noticing little marks on my palms.
Bilbo was by my side and I realised it was him that called out my name. Turning slightly, I graced him with a small smile, noticing the worry on his face.
"Elaina, are you alright?" asked Bilbo gently, taking hold of my hand to which I inwardly flinch at, as my palm was still a little sore from where I had clenched my hand, causing me to think of those spiders once more.
I could still see those spiders slowing coming towards me in that vision and I shivered, causing Thorin to gently pull me towards him, holding me. Bilbo looked from me to Gandalf clearly unsettled with what was the matter with me.
"My child," I heard Gandalf say and I slowly glance at him, feeling Thorin's arm slowly hold onto me a little tighter as I try and get my bearings "what did you just see?"
"Gandalf, leave her be!" spat Loki "Can't you see, she is trying to get her breath back."
"Aye," agreed Thorin, holding me protectivly "for once I agree with Loki. Elaina will speak when she is ready. So leave her alone."
I was grateful for Thorin's and Loki's quick defence for me. I just wanted to piece together on what I had seen and I knew Gandalf wanted to know what I saw, but first, I just wanted some peace.
Bilbo sat besides me, refusing to leave my side. I could see he was worried about me, so I gently squeeze his hand, trying to reassure him that I would be alright. He didn't look convinced however and I could tell by Thorin's hold on me, he thought the same as well. I was just trying to work out what this new vision really meant to really take any notice of what Thorin was doing, for now.
o0o
By now, most of the company were drinking merrily and I glanced to my right at the window, knowing it was now dark outside. I noticed Bilbo nodding of to which I smiled at, but Ori accidently tipped his plate, causing Bilbo to wake up with a start.
I felt eyes on me and I slowly turn my head, looking into the eyes of our host Beorn. I found this a little of putting and wondered why he was staring at me like that. I watch him as he then got up and walk towards the door. Before he went through the door however, I caught him watching me again, then slipped out, slamming the door behind him.
'Just what on earth was that all about?' I thought to myself, my eyes still on the closed door.
A sudden shift in movement besides me, caused me to glance at Thorin who was watching me back, with worry etched on his face.
"Elaina, are you alright?" He whispered to me.
I grace him with a smile and a nod before replying,
"I'm fine," Thorin leaned nearer to me and I could tell at once he didn't believe me "Thorin, I'm alright."
"My angel, you are not alright. You look a little pale."
I was about to counter Thorin's response but Gandalf beat me to it.
"Elaina, if your tired, your room is at the far end of the corridor in that direction."
"I'm sorry, what?"
Gandalf then repeated what he said seconds ago, before pointing his finger to the right side of us, which I gathered was where I was going to stay tonight.
"Yes, that is a good idea." I whispered, not noticing the worried gaze from Thorin.
I stood up and was about to head where Gandalf said my room was when Kili remarked,
"Are you going to sing a song Elaina?"
I turn and face Kili with a puzzled look on my face.
"Why would I sing a song?" I asked him.
"Well to lighten the mood." grinned Kili, tilting his head, watching me intently.
"I'm not really in the mood, sorry Kili."
I go to turn around only for Kili to gently grab my arm.
"Oh please, we could even get Bofar to play his flute for you," smiled Kili, glancing at Bofur "Oh come on, you know you want to. I'll keep going on and on and on and-,"
"Leave Elaina alone!" sneered Loki standing up "Haven't you done enough damage?"
"Loki!" I warned him, but Loki continued to glare at Kili.
I knew these two were fighting for Hetti's affections, but I really wasn't in the mood for their silly rant right now.
"Kili," I return my attention on him, noticing him glaring at Loki "I'm really not in the right state of mind to sing. Perhaps another time?"
"But-," groaned Kili, before Hetti stood up and walk towards Kili, Loki and I.
"Oh for god's sake," She remarked "if it makes you happy Kili, I'll sing a song. Just stop pestering Elaina. She looks extremely tired."
The look on Kili's face caused me to snort. Before he had a sad look on his face, now he was smiling at Hetti, like he just won a bet or something. I watch Hetti as she walked towards the end of the hall, looking at the instruments that were scattered around, before picking up a small guitar.
Everyone that was speaking soon stopped and looked at Hetti as she strummed for a little while, warming herself up.
"This is a song I used to listen to while at the foster home." explained Hetti.
Hetti then took a deep breath than began singing.
"Whoo
Faraway voice,
We can hear you whoo voice,
What's it like to be heard,
But from you not a word,
Are you over those hills?
Do you still hum the old melodies?
Do you wish people listened,
Over here with me?
Whoo
Whoo."
The song was vaguely familiar to me, though I could not pinpoint how I knew this. I was concentrating on Hetti's voice, she really did have a lovely voice, when she didn't sing very annoying songs.
"Faraway voice,
What I would give to hear that voice,
What's it like to breathe?
My ears deceive me voice...
And I will walk with you on a summer's day,
And I will talk to you though you're faraway,
And we'll sing though the years...
Are you over those hills?
Do you still hum the old melodies?
Do you wish people listened
Over here with me?
Over here with me?
Over here with me?
Whoo,
Whoo,
Whoo."
As Hetti finished her song, I realised I had tears in my eyes. As it suddenly occupied to me, that once upon a time, I too was part of that foster home and vague memories were now spilling out of my mind.
Memories of Hetti and I climbing on a climbing frame, going to school, having picnics with our carers Mother Jane and someone else, who I coudn't place. Laughing and mucking around with Hetti and other children. The images in my head were telling me this really happened when I was younger.
I suddenly gasp when I also saw something that turned my stomach. I was seeing my younger self busy playing in a sandpit playing with the sand, while across from my younger self was one of those Messangers silently observing me with evil orange eyes. Without any warning, I run of into the room Gandalf told me was mine, completely oblivious that Thorin was chasing after me.
'What was that?' I thought as I ran down the long corridor where Gandalf said was my bedroom for tonight 'That song triggered a memory, but seeing that Messanger was not what I was expecting!'
I quickly make haste towards the door, opening it, then slamming it shut behind me. then ran towards the window opening it. I took in deep breaths from the cool night air. I heard heavy footsteps coming from the outside of the door, then the door opening before shuting fully.
"Elaina!" I heard Thorin say, whch caused me to jump.
I turn my head a fraction, seeing the worry etched on Thorin's face, before I return my attention to the open window, gazing up at the stars.
"Talk to me," demanded Thorin, grabbing my wrist, turning me completely around "what has upset you?" Thorin gently placed his right hand around my middle "What was all that about?"
"Doesn't matter." I whisper, trying to shake my long forgotten memories.
I heard Thorin growl and despite myself, I smile at him.
"Of course it matters Elaina. You are clearly upset. Please don't shut me out. I love you."
I found myself leaning into him, feeling his heartbeat which really had a calming effect on me. My arms go around his middle as I quietly listen to his beating heart. I felt Thorin stroke my hair, before kissing my temple.
"I love you too Thorin." I reply, glancing up to his azure blue eyes who was watching me back.
I could clearly see the love in his gaze as he gently cupped my face. Thorin smiles then leans towards me, brushing his lips over mine, before deepening the kiss. Eventually, we both broke the kiss and again, I could see the worry on his face.
"Will you tell me what that was all about my angel?" asked Thorin, softly.
I sigh before I slowly nod my head. Thorin momentarily let go of me, while I turned around and shut the window. Turning back to Thorin, he takes my hand and leads me to the bed, where we both sit. I had no idea how I could explain this to him, but I knew he wouldn't let this go. Taking a deep breath, I try to explain what I had recently seen.
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~~~Hetti's POV~~
I had just finished singing my song to see Elaina and then Thorin run off, completely baffling me. Maybe I should have sung something else. I walk back towards the instruments placing the guitar back with the other instruments, though my mind was now on Elaina.
I knew something had happened to her while we were eating. I saw her breathing funny. It was just like what happened to Bilbo back in Bag End. It really looked like she was hyperventilating and I had been worried about her since.
I saw Bilbo dash to her side helping her in any way he could, to which I was thankful for, but seeing her run away just now, was not what she would normally do. Something must have happened, but what?
"Hetti," I turn and face Loki who was walking towards me "could I speak to you in private?"
"I told you I don't want to spe-,"
"Hetti, what I said to you, was uncalled for," whispered Loki "which is why I want to speak to you in private."
I watched him, wondering what he was up to. After what happened before, I was a little wary of him. Loki stepped closer, his eyes never left mine and I slowly let my guard down around him.
"Hetti."
Loki then held out his hand and I glanced at it, before deciding to place my own hand in his. The relief on his face was evident which confused me, as we walk towards the door. We were about to head outside when Gandalf remarked,
"I wouldn't go out there, if I were you?"
Both Loki and I turn and face Gandalf, who was in the middle of spreading honey on bread.
"Why?" asked Loki, his voice sounding harsh.
"It is not safe to venture out there," came Gandalf's reply, now cutting his honey sandwich in half "go through there," Gandalf points with his knife to a door that was slightly ajar opposite us "if you wish to speak in private."
I watch Gandalf give Loki a long look and I could feel my cheeks go warm. Loki never uttered a word, though he did pull me towards the door that Gandalf had suggested, unaware that Kili was watching us enter the room with narrowed brown eyes.
~~Loki's POV~~
Closing the door behind me, I turned and faced Hetti once more who was watching me with wary green eyes. I sighed, knowing it was time to tell her about my past. I did feel a little apprehensive, especially as I didn't know how Hetti would take my life story thus far. Sighing again, I sat her down on one of the strange looking chairs and started explaining my past.
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~~Elaina's POV~~
"I'm sorry, I don't know what's come over me." I sniffed and laughed at myself.
"It is pefectly fine to show your emotions Elaina. It won't change the fact, that I love you for who you are." Thorin told me softly.
"I know, I know that. I just," I paused, wondering how I could tell him, "I just-," I trailed off, not knowing where to begin.
"Elaina, you can tell me anything," whispered Thorin "tell me what troubles you?"
I swallowed and looked at Thorin's blue tunic, willing myself to talk to him. When I began, I talked slowly and quietly.
"I suppose I should start at the beginning," I felt Thorin take my other hand, urging me to continue "I wasn't ill at the table earlier."
"I gathered as much," replied Thorin "was it a vision?"
I nod my head.
"It was when Beorn mentioned the wood Mirkwood, I knew something was off about that wood."
"Hmm," grumpled Thorin "you can say that again."
I look at him, not understanding what he had meant. Thorin graced me with a smile, causing me to smile back at him, though he never revealed what he meant.
"The vision came soon after."
"What did you see?" asked Thorin, softly.
"I was deep in the wood and at first there was nothing. All I could hear was a strange sound coming from somewhere but when I searched around, there was nothing there. Something made me glance upwards however and I was horrified to discover many spiders high up in the trees."
"Spiders?" enquired Thorin "You mentioned spiders before, could it be the same ones?"
I hadn't thought of that. Remembering what I saw as I held onto Bilbo's sword back in Rivendell, I clearly saw Bilbo thrusting his sword at a spider that was near him. Having seen the spiders a second time, I realised they were connected.
"I believe you may be onto something," I reply nodding my head "it would explain my unease towards them. Those spiders looked evil."
Thorin gently squeezed my hands, causing me to glance down at our entwined hands. I watch as he raises my hands towards his lips, brushing his lips on my knuckles.
"Will you now tell me why you ran away from Hetti's song?" asked Thorin, as I watch him trail kisses on my fingers "Surely her singing wasn't that bad?"
Despite myself, I smirk at his response.
"No, Hetti's singing had nothing to do wih my departure."
"Then what was the reason?"
We watch one another before I reply,
"My forgotten memories."
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~~Loki's POV~~
Hetti never uttered a word while I explained about Thor, the Jotun's, Odin not being my real father and everything that I had recently told Elaina. By the time I had finished part of my life story, I had faced the other way. I didn't want to see the anger on her face, that was surely to be there.
I heard movement behind me and I braced myself for her scorn. Just because Elaina was willing to give me a second chance, I wasn't so sure that Hetti would feel the same. I knew explaining my past would help her understand why I am like this and in case someone told her before I could, I had to do it myself.
I knew I had to explain more of my past to Hetti. I was hoping that both Elaina and Hetti would be present when I explained on what I did next, but that would have to wait, until Elaina was herself once more.
A warm hand wrapped around my cold hand, bringing me out of my thoughts. I glanced down at Hetti's hand, before looking at her. She had a smile smile on her face, though her eyes were a little sad.
"Is this how you ended up in Middle-earth?" asked Hetti, I arch my eyebrow at her "When you fell from that bridge."
Despite myself, I grinned but shook my head.
"No, my dove, though it might have been a better alternative if I arrived in this land then."
"I don't understand!"
I sighed.
"My story is too long. I shall explain more with Elaina and yourself, if you permit it?"
Hetti's eyes widened.
"Elaina knows?"
"Yes, I told her while we were staying in that elf kingdom Rivendell."
It was Hetti's turn to arch an eyebrow.
"That was weeks ago, she never said a word." replied Hetti, looking at our entwined hands.
"Do not be angry, Hetti, I wanted to explain to Elaina my past as I knew she would listen. I never told her not to tell you, that was Elaina's doing. Though it does mean she is a trusted friend, one that I haven't had for a long while."
"That's not true," informed Hetti, looking back at me "Gandalf likes you, as does most of the company and myself and Elaina."
"Except Kili." I spat, narrowing my eyes, looking at the door where we had entered.
Hetti sighed, squeezing my hand, bringing my attention back on her.
"Kili is a nice person to know."
I narrowed my eyes again, not liking that answer.
"He is reckless," I sneered "it is his fault that you had your accident."
"Loki he meant no harm. I-,"
"No harm," I interrupted "I could have lost you," I pull her towards me "and I don't intend for that to happen again."
Before Hetti could react, I took this chance and kissed her. Holding her tightly, in case she should try and escape. I was persistent in winning her heart once and for all. I knew she was mine, but unfortunately, she was none the wiser.
I was a little surprised when she suddenly reciprocated this kiss. Hetti managed to free one of her arms I was holding and she placed it around my neck, before gently trailing her her fingers through my hair.
I kiss her long and hard before I shoved her against the nearest wall. Hetti gave a little moan as the wall hits her back but I soon make her forget that, by deepening the kiss. My hands tenderly held her face, completely unaware of a golden glow coming from the other side of the room.
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~~Elaina's POV~~
For a second I didn't say anything, as I was still trying to process what I had seen. It was Thorin that snapped me out of my thoughts by saying,
"Your remembering your past."
"Only segments." I informed him.
"Which were?"
Taking a deep breath, I explain what I saw, including that lone Messenger watching my younger self. Thorin's eyes widened and uncoupled his hands, before placing them around my middle.
"I'd like to know what those Messengers really are," said Thorin quietly "and how to get rid of them once and for all."
"I wish I had the answer for that." I replied sadly.
Thorin placed his forehead on mine, watching me carefully.
"In future, when you have any vision, good or bad, do not hesitate in telling me your concerns," Thorin sighed "you are my future and it pains me to see you like this."
"I'm sorry, I just wasn't expecting to see a vision of my childhood like that," I admitted to Thorin who was stroking my back "it kind of freaked me out."
"I can imagine. Though please promise me that you will come to me if you feel uneasy about anything."
"I promise."
"Good." smiled Thorin, capturing my lips with his.
Just as the kiss was becoming a little heated, we both heard a scream from somewhere. We broke the kiss, looking at the door, before Thorin and I quickly got up and ran back towards the hall.
"What was that scream?" I asked Gandalf, who was in the process of opening a door on the left side of us.
I watched as Gandalf, Kili, Fili, Dwalin and even Bilbo were near Gandalf, with looks of worry etched on their faces.
"I have no idea," admitted Gandalf "Loki and Hetti are in this room and yet the door appears to be stuck."
"What do you mean stuck?" demanded Thorin.
I sensed a new presence on the other side of this door and I was getting mixed messages from my subconscious. Just what was happening in there?
'Please don't let it be the Messengers!' I thought to myself, suddenly feeling angry.
Feeling my power surge throughout my body, I walked up to the door noticing Gandalf and the others move out of my way when they saw my right raised hand. For one split second, I hesitated, knowing I was about to demolish Beorn's door, before imagines of Hetti came in my mind. With that in mind, I blasted the door apart. I'd worry about the consequences later.
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~~Hetti's POV~~
I knew my back would feel sore later on, but for the moment, I couldn't care less. I felt Loki's hands start roaming around my body as the kiss deepened. His kisses are very druging and I could feel a warmth spread throughout me as he starts licking and nibberling my neck. I momentarily open my eyes and they widened when I saw a bright light across from us.
"Um Loki, is this your doing?" I asked him.
"Hmm," murmured Loki "doing what exactly? All I'm doing, is showing you what life will be like now."
"There is a bright glowing ball behind us." I remarked.
Loki stopped what he was doing and looked at me, noticing the concern on my face as I watched the glow grow brighter. Loki slowly turned around, while my eyes now notice something coming out of this brightness and despite myself, I screamed. I really hope it wasn't one of those black shadows.
I faintly heard pounding coming from the door, but my eyes stay on what was happening in front of us. Loki shielded me by going in front. His cold hand holding tightly to my own hand as we watch to see what was about to unfold.
Suddenly the door was no more and in walked Elaina closely followed by the rest of the company, though it was Elaina herself who was heading straight for the bright glow in the room.
"Elaina," Loki shouted "be careful, it's not what you think."
Elaina turned her head and glanced at Loki, before looking in front of her again.
"What do you mean?" snapped Elaina "We all heard screaming."
Sudden bursts of lighting came from nowhere and I was wondering what was happening.
"Is this your father Elaina?" asked Bilbo with concern.
"No. I've only known him a short while and yet I have never seen him appear here. This is new," replied Elaina.
I watch Elaina as she stepped right in front of this mystifying bright glow, before shouting,
"Show yourself!"
A shadow comes and goes in the light before a solid form takes shape. Then the light slowly fades away, leaving in wake a man. I was clearly stunned and I watched as he slowly observed things, before he set his eyes on someone. He was looking directly at Loki which I thought was weird.
"Hello brother." the man finally said.
"Just who are you?" demanded Elaina, her right hand still raised.
The man turned and looked at her and his eyes widened.
"The Star Princess." He muttered.
"I'm sorry? I don't understand." replied Elaina.
"He said he's the star princess." remarked Ori a little timidly.
Despite himself, the newcomer burst out laughing.
"No, I'm not The Star Princess," He glanced back at Elaina "She is...I am Thor and I need to speak to Loki now!"
~~Elaina's POV~~
I slowly lowered my hand, knowing this man named Thor was not an enemy. I was miffed that he had called me The Star Princess. I watch Thor, then look at Loki, noticing him glare back at him.
"Thor," I began, again seeing him turn and face me "as in god of thunder?"
Thor grinned.
"Yes, that is correct. I see you know of me."
"Loki told me a little about Asgard." I admitted to him.
Thor took a long hard look at me, then grinned, which was a little off putting.
"Has Loki been of any help?"
"I am here you know!" sneered Loki, glaring at Thor.
"Yes, he's been a huge help," remarked Gandalf, stepping in "perhaps you and Loki would want to be by yourselves. After all, you have a lot of explaining to do."
Thor nodded his head but Loki shook his head.
"I have nothing to say," muttered Loki catching my concerned face "but I suppose I'd better."
I caught the somber expression on Loki's face and walked up to him.
"You have always been there for me," I whispered as Loki turned his attention to me "would you like me to stay for moral support?"
"Elaina perhaps Thor and Loki nee-." I heard Gandalf say but Loki interrupted him.
"It is most kind of you Elaina. I can take care of myself but perhaps things won't be so fragile with you around."
I smiled before turning around to face Thor who looked amused by all of this.
"Is that alright with you?"
"My lady, I can see you and my brother have a special bond. I do not mind if you stay."
"Thorin can stay as well," informed Loki walking towards me, though glancing at Thorin."No more secrets."
While the rest of the company walked out of the room, I walked up to Thorin, wondering what was to be said. Again I caught Loki's somber expression on his face as he watched his brother carefully.
'Have faith,' I thought to him, seeing his blue/green eyes go on mine 'if you need moral support, just call out my name.'
Loki graced me with a smile and nodded, before he returned his attention on Thor. I noticed that Thorin was a little suspicious with these new turn of events. I tenderly placed my hand over his, trying to reassure him that things have a way to work themselves out.
To be honest, I too was a little suspicious, but I knew Loki and Thor really needed to talk. I just hoped there wouldn't be a scene between the two brothers. For a while nothing was said between them, which brought me to my own thoughts to what Thor had said.
The Star Princess.
I had no idea why he called me that. Maybe when things settle down once more, I shall ask him on that matter. I had never been called that before and I thought it was a little strange to be referred by that title.
"It's been a while brother." said Thor, bringing me out of my thoughts "To be told you had lived while I saw you die in my arms, I should have seen this coming."
My eyes widened, not understanding and then I caught the smirk Loki gave Thor.
"Well, I had my reasons," grinned Loki "How's Jane?"
"Stop changing the subject Loki," snapped Thor, walking around the room "Why did you lie to me?"
"It's in my nature dear brother!" replied Loki rolling his eyes "After all I am the god of mischief."
Loki's tone of voice made me look closely at him. I don't know how I knew this, but I could see the turmoil in his eyes. He wouldn't hold Thor's gaze for to long and I wondered if deep down he was remorseful for what he did in his past.
"Just what is going on here?" asked Thorin in my ear, only for Loki to look at him.
He sighed and walked up to Thorin.
"I shall tell you Thorin," began Loki, turning his attention from me then to Thor "though I am not bothered if you will judge me. I did have my reasons back then."
"Loki," I said, again seeing that confused look on his face "no one will judge you. I haven't."
"I know you haven't Elaina, but I still haven't explained the rest of my story," Loki started pacing "By the time, I've told you the rest, even you may see me in another light."
I didn't say anything more. I knew Loki was about to carry on with his past, after filling Thorin in thus far. Glancing at Thorin however, I hoped he too would not cast judgement on Loki. I really believe that Loki is not as bad as he himself makes out, but would Thorin see that too?
I gently pulled Thorin towards the log chairs and we both sat down, waiting for Loki's story. Thor sighed and sat beside me, all the while watching Loki with narrowed blue eyes.
I felt Thorin's arm wrap around my middle as Loki stopped pacing and watched each of us with a somber expression on his face before he quietly explained what he told me while in Rivendell.
I was surprised that Thorin never said a word as he watched and listened to what Loki was telling us. I took a chance at Thor and looked at him, I could see his muscles clench when Loki betrayed him, but like Thorin, he never said a word.
I was slowly getting nervous and I only hoped there would not be a show down when Loki had finished. I closed my eyes, willing everything to be alright in the end, feeling Thorin gently squeeze my waist as if he too could feel my tension.
Loki suddenly stopped speaking and sighed.
"Now things get interesting here." He finally said with a little laugh.
"Loki!" growled Thor, clearly not in the mood for his wit.
I knew then, Loki was about to go further in his story and I knew this had something to do with Manhatten. A shiver went down my spine and I prayed that was not an omen for things to come.
A/N The song is called Faraway Love by Katie Melua