Spiders And The Elven King

A Helping Hand Part 4

Pulling yourself out of the water, you help Bain out as well, before taking a deep breath You were soaking wet, but you were relieved that the dragon Smaug was no more. You caught Bard staring at you with a small smile on his face.

"What?" You finally ask him.

"Thank you." He replied.

You tilt your head a little with a raised eyebrow.

"For what?"

"You know what," Bard grinned at you "for helping me back there. Without your assistance I believe that-,"

"Oh hush," You interrupted him "I always help those that need it."

You turn around and see the damage the dragon has done. Though you knew Smaug was no more, you knew something bigger was about to take over and you had a feeling it had everything to do with Thorin.

You follow Bard and Bain in the now ruined Laketown. Fire was everywhere. Houses and buildings were burning and you prayed Bard's two girls were in a safer place. As you three ran, you could hear people talking. This caught Bard's attention too and he stopped and listened in.

"You're a sneak-thief, more like. I'll be dead, before I answer to the likes of you!"

You wondered what was going on and you slowly made your way to a group of people. There was a man that was looking a little shifty for your liking, though you kept quiet and watched the townspeople argue with this man who then grabs hold of a woman, looking at her pleadingly.

"Maybe that can be arranged!" You heard the man say.

"Who is that man?" You asked Bard who joined you, also watching him with narrowed eyes.

"He's name is Alfrid. He works for the Master," You watch Bard scan the area "though it appears the Master is not here."

Bard walks in front of the townspeople and grabs hold of Alfrid when it look like he was about to strike the lady he was speaking to before.

"I wouldn't go turning on your own, Alfrid. Not now!" informed Bard, watching him closely.

You look around the place when you heard a noise. Returning your attention to Bard, you saw Alfrid on the ground. You had no idea how he ended up on the floor, but you wasn't that bothered with him. Sudden footsteps made you turn around and you smile when you see Sigrid and Tilda heading towards their father.

"DA!" cried out Tilda.

Bard turned around and a smile came on his face.

"Come here!" replied Bard and grabs hold of both of his two daughters, giving them a hug.