When Chaos Rises

Chapter 123: Bears, Spiders and Elves Oh My!

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THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
WYNTER'S POV:

We were currently running, being chased by orcs and something really big. I was running in cat form with Bilbo on my back. We exited the forest and hurried across the field towards the home Gandolf said we would be safe in.
We finally got inside and it took my mates to shut the door. Only to find out that had been our host. A huge bear Skinchanger.

We quickly made a night meal and ate before settling down to rest. Kili, watched my mates and I curiously a question showing in his eyes. I chuckled as I rested against Nik, looking to Kili. "Ask young prince we do not get easily offended."
He flushed a bit having been caught, " I was just wondering.. I mean why do you have so many husbands?"
My mates all chuckled used to this question.
"Primal made it so I would have mates to help me control my power as it grows. They balance me. Without them I would not be able to handle all the power and gifts I was blessed with. Plus with each fated mate it grows. I have two other mates in Camelot. They are only true mates, not truest. I gave more waiting to be found as well."
I explained how we knew our mates. How it was as simple as looking them in the eyes and feeling the bond begin. How there was never any mistaking it. I explained the difference between true and truest mates. I explained how my truest mates and I could not be parted long. Then I explained Nick's abd my bond. How we are not just soul mates as truest mates are. How we also literally share the same soul. How neither of us can live if the other does not. It left then both in awe and shock.
Soon we all drifted off to sleep. The next morning I was the last to wake. As I entered the kitchen area hearing Beorn's tale end. I looked to him and he to me. He came over around the table and knelt before me. The magic in him recognizing me for who and what I am." My lady"

"Rise Beorn. Thank you for your hospitality last eve and this morning. Allow me to repay it." I snapped my fingers and the shackles still on his wrists fell to the floor. " When you have finished you part in all of this, please come to Rivendell with us so I may send you to Camelot. There are other changers and shifters there for you t I find a community and peace with."
You could see the hope and gratitude in his eyes. "Yes my lady."
Plans were discussed. It was time to cross the Murkwood. I knew Gandolf would leave us at the edge. I shuddered to think of the spiders to come. Beorn gave us horses and ponies to get us to the entrance. We said our goodbyes and raced across the fields towards the woods.
As we approached I groaned. The sickness in the woods was to such a degree it was affecting me.
"I do not like this." I said. Nick came to my side Jordan stayed at ready on the other.
Soon Gandolf left and we entered the woods. As they got lost and got closer to the spiders I felt it sinking in more. The feeling was not pleasant.
So Bilbo climbed a tree to see where we were. The spiders showed taking the dwarves. My clan and I began fighting to get rid of the spiders. I dare not use my magic with the ill feeling of the woods.

Soon Bilbo joined us before the elves showed. They quickly helped take out the rest if the spiders.

The Elves aimed their weapons at us. Damon snorted, "And there's the greeting"
I stepped past the others and stood before the elves. "I am Wynter Black-Mikaelson. Ithil witch ithil rís. Lower your weapons and let us pass." I looked at each before reaching Legolas'eyes.

Instantly I knew he was mine and I was his. Nik nodded and whispered so my clan could hear as he too met his eyes. "We have a new truest. "
Unfortunately the sickness of the woods took its toll on me and I began to collapse as it went dark. Legolas caught me and the other elves raised their weapons again. He then picked me up bridal style as they turned to head to their home. My clan did not fight knowing I would be safe with him.
When we reached the city he took me to the healer. Thorin was taken to the king and refused his deal. The dwarves and my clan were locked up. The king not knowing I was here yet. He then. Sent word to Legolas to bring me when I was awoken.