A Priestess For Middle Earth

Chapter 15 The Misty Mountains

The next morning Bilbo and the Dwarves found Kagome and Thorin holding each other in a tight embrace, though Kagome was still in her sleeping bag. Slowly Kagome's eyes opened. She looked around and noticed that she and Thorin were completed surrounded. Kagome squeaked and ducked her head under her sleeping bag. She began poking Thorin to get him to release her. But his hold on her only tightened. She tried to pull away, but his grip grew tighter still. Thorin eyes finally fluttered open and he looked around, then noticed the grip he had on Kagome and the fact that she was hiding in her sleeping bag. The corner of his mouth quirked up in a smirk and loosened his hold on her.

"Alright, Lads, there's nothing to see here go about your business," Thorin ordered.

With that, the others dispersed and went back to packing up the camp and preparing breakfast. Thorin took the opportunity to kiss his beloved on the head.

"Good morning, Amrâlimê, did you sleep well?"

From under the sleeping bag, he heard a muffled response, "Good morning Thorin, yes I slept well. Are they gone?"

Thorin let out a chuckle, "Yes my love they are gone, you can come out now."

Kagome popped her head out like a prairie dog and looked around her face as red a tomato. She let out a sigh of relief and tried to get up. But Thorin's grip only tightened.

"Thorin let me up."

He gave her a mischievous look and shook his head. "Not until I get a kiss."

He went in for a kiss and Kagome pulled away. "Ew, not before I brush my teeth! Now I suggest you let me go if you want that kiss," He let out a huff and reluctantly let her go.

Kagome came back fully dressed and refreshed. She immediately began helping Bombur make breakfast and began serving the others. She took Thorin his breakfast and set it down beside him. Taking his hand, she made him stand up.

"Now you can have your kiss?"

He wrapped his arms around her waist and gave her a nice long kiss. Behind them, the Company whooped and hollered and made kissing noises. The happy couple completely ignored them as they continued to peck each other on the lips and hold each other close.

Once breakfast was over, and they were all packed up. Their journey continued. Thorin wanted Kagome with him at all times up she hung back and stayed at Bilbo's side, helping him along. Much to Thorin's great displeasure. He still didn't like how Kagome coddled the little Hobbit but he tried to control his jealousy. He had to keep reminding himself that Kagome was HIS One and that she loves HIM. And that the only thing going on between her and Bilbo was friendship, after all, she did know him first.

Finally, after many days of travel, they reached the Misty Mountains. It was a long and arduous climb. The terrain was, of course, difficult made worse by the thunderstorm.

"Steady, hold on." Thorin bellowed to the Company as they clung to the ledge. Bilbo nearly slipping off.

"We must find shelter!" Thorin yells.

"Look out!" shouts Dwalin.

A boulder comes souring out of nowhere and crashes into the mountain above them. Kagome quickly puts up a barrier, protecting them from the shards of falling rocks.

"This is no thunderstorm, it's a thunder-battle! Balin screams, "Look!"

At his words they all see the stone giants begin to battle. "Well, bless, the legends are true! Giants, Stone giants!" Bofur says.

Why was Kagome not surprised? Oh, I know! Because she had seen a lot worse in her own world. They all watched on in horror as the Stone Giants battled it out.

Suddenly the ledge they were on began to move and split apart. They were on the legs of a Stone Giant! The Stone Gaint began to stand up, separating Kili, Kagome, and some of the other from Thorin and Fili. The others had the opportunity to run for safety and took it. No such luck for Kagome's group. The Stone Giant was slammed back into the mountain. Kagome quickly threw up a barrier before they collided with the mountain, then they jumped for the ledge.

"No, Kili, Kagome!" Thorin screamed as he ran forward. But as he came around the corner, he found them all safe a pink glow surrounding them. Thorin let out a sigh of relief.

"Where's Bilbo, where's the Hobbit!" Yells Bofur.

Kagome looks around frantically, Bilbo is hanging off the ledge. The Dwarves reach out and grab him. Kagome lunges for Bilbo but is held back by Thorin. He lowers himself down and grabs Bilbo, helping him up. Nearly falling himself. Dwalin helps him back up.

"I thought we lost our burglar., Dwalin says.

"He's been lost since he left home." TThorin'sanger finally bubbling over. The last straw was Kagome nearly risking her life for him, "He should never have come!" 

"Thorin!" Kagome yelled.

Thorin glanced at her, "He had no place amongst us, Dwalin!" Thorin bellowed and walked away.

"Well, maybe I don't either!" Kagome yelled after him. Thorin paused but continued walking as if he hadn't heard her.

Thorin and Dwalin find a cave that seemed safe. Gloin wanted to light a fire, but Thorin said no. "Get some sleep, we leave at first light."

Balin reminded Thorin that was not the plan. That they were to wait for Gandalf in the mountains. "Plans change," Thorin says, "Bofur you have the first watch."

Thorin went to lie down and made a space for Kagome but she was so irritated with him that she put her sleeping bag between Fili and Kili. Thorin glared at his nephews, but they only shrugged. Thorin huffed and turned his back to the Company.

In the middle of the night, Bilbo gathered up his belongings and tried to sneak out, Bofur tried to get Bilbo to change his mind. Kagome comes to stand next to Bilbo. How does she move so quietly?

"Bofur's right you know. You are one of us, besides what would I do without you?"

Bilbo lets out a glum laugh. "You don't need me, Kagome, you have Thorin now."

Kagome places a gentle hand on his shoulder, "I will always need my best friend."

Bilbo squeezes her hand, "Alright, Kagome, I'll stay."

Little did they know, Thorin was listening to their whole conversation and was seething. His jealousy for Bilbo was just getting worse.

Bilbo stretched at was making his way back to his place to go back to his place when Bofur noticed. "What's that?" Bilbo looked down at his sword and it was glowing blue.

"Oh, crap., Kagome said with wide eyes.

With that, Thorin noticed the dirt falling away. "Wake up, Wake up!" He yelled but it was too late the floor fell away and they all went tumbling down the trap doors.