Chapter Twelve

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No One's POV:

That same night after supper, Christine tried to fall asleep. Once again, her nightmares returned. But this time, the scenes are different. The first appeared with Thranduil speaking to Thorin. Another then showed they are being locked into the dungeon. Then the Elf King summons for Mary Anne to see him.

Thranduil: If Thorin isn't going to tell me what he is doing here, I have chosen someone who would be more willing to tell  me.  Now, Mary Anne daughter of Mithrandir, please tell me your purpose of arriving on my land?

Mary Anne: I'm sorry sir, but I'm not going to answer. I'm not going to risk betraying my companions, the dwarves, and my sisters. I just can't.

Thranduil: Mary Anne, do you ever wish in life for something you wanted, but you never had gotten it?

Mary Anne: Yes. One time, I've wanted a beautiful new dress. I couldn't get it because it was too expensive. Christine promised she would buy the dress for me.

Thranduil: Did she buy it for you?

Mary Anne: No, she didn't my lord.

Thranduil: Weren't you the one against of her and Thorin Oakenshield courting, but Christine never listen to your advice?

Mary Anne: What's that got to do with anything? Thorin is making her happy, and I will stay out of their business.

Thranduil: Mary Anne, your sister doesn't know what she is getting herself into. He be so consumed with greed, he will forget about her, drop her like a sack of potatoes. Then what will you do? Let her suffer?

Mary Anne: No, I don't want to see Christine suffer.

Thranduil: You shall stay with me. You will get the best rooms and best clothing. I will send for your sister.

Suddenly, Christine began to toss and turn as another scene opened. This time it showed that Christine and the company, minus Mary Anne, on shore,  climbing out of the barrels.  Thorin looked angry in this scene, glaring at Christine.

Thorin: YOU STUPID LITTLE WITCH! Your sister had betrayed us!! 

Christine: Thorin, I had nothing to do with this, I swear! She done this on her own! Thorin please, believe me, I have nothing to do with this.

Thorin: YOU LIE! You wretched little liar!! (Thorin smacks Christine in face)

Christine: Thorin, no!

Thorin: For here on out, you and your sisters are banished from my company. You are no longer part of the quest, and you will not get the share of the treasure!

Christine: THORIN! NOOO! NOOO, THORIN!! (Christine falling to her knees)

Suddenly, Christine bolted, sitting straight up. "THORIN NOOO!" Christine screamed.  And she continued to shout like that for some time. Christine's screaming woken the others. Thorin ran to her. Thorin knew this nightmare appeared to be worse than the last one. "Christine, Christine, calm down, you're having another nightmare!" whispered Thorin, as he took the woman into his arms, holding her close to his chest.  "Yes, it was another nightmare." sobbed Christine.  Thorin allowed Christine to calm down before he could ask her what her nightmares are about. "Shh--its okay, Christine. Calm down!" whispered Thorin, as he gently stroked Christine's hair.  After Christine relaxed a litte, she told Thorin of her nightmares.  When Thorin heard this, it stunned him. And it also worried him, because he knew part of her last nightmare came true when Azog had held Christine hostage. 

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