Soulmates

Apologies

Ash lands by a group of dwarves and I shift back standing slightly behind Thorin as he greets his kind. Dain struts forward greeting him "Good to see you alive cousin." Thorin nods "You as well. I apologize for my late entrance." he shrugs grinning "Better late than never," he turns to me "Who are you then?" I smile slightly bowing "Elysian Theron at your service lord Dain." he nods slightly and Thorin smiles taking my hand in his "Have you seen King Thrandruil anywhere?" Dain shrugs "The elf, somewhere in Dale." he nods "The mountain is open to you and your brethren." Dain nods glancing over at me obviously confused. 

Thorin walks back over to Ash pulling me up behind him "You look ready to pass out." I sigh wrapping my arms around his waist "For someone who dislikes dragons you fly awfully well." he chuckles softly "I have no idea what I'm doing." I grin and Ash pushes up into the air flying over towards Dale landing once again just outside the main entrance. Many injured are lining the streets but I catch sight of many of my kind tending to the wounded. We reach a large tent and Gandalf appears at the entrance smiling slightly.

I hug him tightly "I'm glad your alright." he chuckles "You as well my dear." he nods towards Thorin "I'm glad your back to your old self Thorin." he smiles bowing his head slightly "It is good to see you Gandalf." he hums "I think you'd both better come inside." he pushes the tent flap aside allowing Thorin and myself to walk inside. I smile at Bard and hug him gently "Are you alright?" he nods smiling slightly "Fine." "Your children?" he smiles "All fine as well." I nod and turn to Thrandruil not fully meeting his gaze "I owe you an apology. You have been a kind and loyal friend to the elves. Many of my kin owe you their lives and I allowed that snake of a man to infiltrate my mind, warping my views. If I can ever make amends with you I am your humble servant."

For a moment I just stare in complete shock at him. The usual stoic face showing anger and remorse. Slowly I smile "You did nothing wrong. Striker is well known for his manipulation of the mind." he smiles softly bowing his head. Thorin steps forward "I owe you both an apology," he looks between Bard and Thrandruil "I apologize most profusely for my actions. You will both receive what you are owed." Gandalf smiles warmly and I observe the three men smiling before turning to the tent entrance to see Captain Aedion and his second Aryan close behind."

Aryan grins "Elysian, your alive." I snort and walk over giving him a light hug "It's good to see you again Aryan." he nods slightly "Have you seen Saeya? Is she safe?" I smile "She's safe don't worry. She's currently in Rivendell." he nods turning to Aedion who grins "Go, I'm sure we'll manage without you." he nods and disappears outside. Aedion smiles bowing his head "No casualties on our side. Striker is in custody and is about to be transported to the palace dungeons. Our soldiers are helping with the injured." I nod "Thank you."

He bows once more then leaves, smiling I sit in the nearest seat the exhaustion of the day finally catching up. Gandalf walks to my side pressing a hand to my forehead "You need to rest my dear." I nod slightly "I can sleep later." he shakes his head "No you can sleep now. I'll tell your brothers your safe," he calls to an elven soldier who leads me to a small tent bowing slightly before leaving. Slowly I remove my weapons laying them on the floor before collapsing onto the small cot, falling asleep instantly.