The ancient oath • Thorin oakenshield

The past is the past

A deer was stood by the lake it's crystal waters inviting it to drink , but something is in the air something strange not trusting it's instincts it bows its head to the water. The wind gently blows through the trees as something watches , vigilantly watching every move the creature makes they follow with dark eyes. With little to no noise they draw there bow and ready the arrow pulling the string back till it's tight and hits there cheek they let go as time seems to slow down the deer looks up and looks in the direction of the incoming arrow it's eyes meeting the horrifying ones of its killer it falls the arrow piercing it's chest as the killer steps out of the tree line and into the light her form is revealed dark hair pinned back out of her face , pale skin covered in dirt , tattoos and war paint , armour made of leather ,  chain and warg fur and her eyes dark as night and haunting to whoever saw them. Walking over she retrieved her arrow and effortlessly hauled her kill over the shoulder wondering back to the cave she'd made her home for the past couple of months, placing the carcass down on the floor she removes the fur from her back living in a colder climate this was one of the main things to keep her warm the abundance of furs she had collected from her kills sitting on the floor she pulled out a small blade and began skinning the deer , removing the meat that she would need from the body and placing it to her side standing she once again picked up the carcass and walked back into the tree line after 10 minutes she began to come across bones the remains of other animals on the floor tossing the rest of the deer to the floor. Yips , quite barks and growls could be heard until a small black nose poked its way out from under the ground a foreign smile gracing her lips as pups emerged from the den then a large female the remains of a fallen pack. The female walked over and dragged the deer back into her den as the woman began to return to her cave.

Some time had passed she had cooked some of the meat and the rest she had cured so it would last , sitting on a rock outside the cave she looked up at the stars .... depression sweeping over her she let her head drop into her hands that's when she heard it the crunching of leaves under foot the snapping of small branches as someone trudged through the forest retreating into the darkness she waited dagger in hand a shadow appeared due to the roaring fire she lunged kicking the persons knees out pinning the figures arm behind their back with the dagger to their throat.
"Emera id appreciate if you'd remove the knife from my throat and let me go" a familiar voice stated releasing my firm grip I walked back the fire and sat the figure rose from the ground brushing themselves off
"It's been many years since I last saw you Gandalf the grey not since you offered me a favour" she spoke her voice raspy as though it hasn't been used for many moons "yes my dear how have you been keeping well I presume" she looked up to him "haha as well as I could be in my state now let's skip the formalities I assume your here so I can repay my debt" her laugh was haunting and if it were anyone else it would of shook them to their very soul " yes my dear that's why I'm here a company of 13 dwarves and are going on a quest I wish for you to go as their protector and their guide" the wizard spoke a firm tone to his voice intending to make sure she knew this wasn't a request "you expect me to protect anyone Gandalf after anything you must be as mad as I presumed ...... but a debt it a debt and it must be repaid where will I be meeting you"
" the shire in 3 days"  the wizard spoke again a careful way to his words "aye I'll be there why the shire I presume your roping a hobbit into this quest why I do not know they aren't adventurers but as you wish I'll be their farewell Gandalf" she looked back towards the fire meaning the conversation was over knowing this the old wizard left the cave "oh Emera your duty will be fulfilled on this quest and you will regain your rightful place" the wizard whispered before walking away back into the darkness of the forest.
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So that's the end of the first chapter please tell me what you think the character of Emera is played by Olga Kurylenko