Not Your Ordinary Life

Chapter Ten

Author's Note: I'm going to make the scene with Beorn book verse, because I like the version better(and that the dwarves also sing in the book verse at Beorn's home).

 The next morning, Gandalf announces to the Company of where are they going to stop next, as he mentioned an old friend of his (and Radagast's) and about them staying a few days at this said friend's home.  "Who is Beorn?" asked Bilbo. "He's a skin changer. He changes into bear form in necessary.  But there is no need to fear him, he will help you. But I must warn you, however, he not overly fond of guests, especially dwarves." said Gandalf. "Well that is nice to know!" grumbled Gloin, roling his eyes.   And so they begin their journey to Beorn's home.  Several hours later, they arrive in pastures of large bees "Don't let those bees go near me!" cried out Madison. "Why?" asked Bilbo. "I'm highly allergic to bees! If one is to sting me, I will die! I don't have my allergy kit with me!" said Madison. "Oh!" said Bilbo, as he took Madison's hand.  "I never see bees this huge before. Are they hornets?" asked Caroline.  

 "They're honey bees, Caroline." Gandalf replied.  "Honey bees? You can't be serious! They're too huge to be honey bees!" exclaimed Madison.   They shortly drew near the large log home of Beorn. Gandalf stopped the company as he looked at them. "We're going to go in pairs, so that way we wouldn't overwhelm him.  Myself, Thorin, Angelina and Bilbo are going first.  Caroline, Fili, and Madison, you will follow after me, and then after that, the rest of you will come, once I give you the signal!" said Gandalf. And so Gandalf, Angelina, Thorin and Bilbo walked towards the home first.  They could see a tall man outside chopping wood.  Gandalf approaches the man, as they began talking.  Shortly, Gandalf introduces Angelina, Thorin and Bilbo to him.  "Not only I see a dwarf, but a halfling and a she elf? You bring strange companions, wizard." grumbled Beorn.

 "And you have heard of Thorin, direct descendent of the Durin Line?" said Gandalf. "Yes, I have heard of them. Not bad people, but they are still greedy." said Beorn.  Thorin snorted, Angelina gave Thorin a slight nudge.  Beorn offered breakfast to them as they followed the man inside his home.  "Of course there are others." began Gandalf, as he signaled to the company. "There are more of you?" said Beorn, raising his eyebrow.  Shortly, Fili, Kili and Madison and Caroline entered.  "Fili!" said Fili. "Kili!" said the brown haired dwarf.  "At your service!" both dwarves said as they bowed. "I don't need your service, thank you! But you may need mine. And who are the two halflings?" asked Beorn. "Caroline and Madison! We're sisters! Hey!  You must be Jacob's dad!" exclaimed Madison. "Madison! He is not Jacob's dad." hissed Caroline. "Oops. Wrong story--sorry!" said Madison softly. 

 "Who is this Jacob?" asked Beorn.  "He's a character from a book I'm reading. He's a werewolf." said Madison.  "Interesting." said Beorn. "Maybe I can let you borrow the book sometime?" said Madison.  Beorn nodded, as they joined Thorin, Bilbo and the others at the dining room table. Shortly the rest of the Company arrived at Beorns, and Gandalf tells Beorn their story of being hunted by orcs, led by Azog.  After sharing a f ew tales, Beorn agreed to allow the Company to stay as long as they wish, or at least until they feel they are ready to leave, and he offered them supplies they needed for the next leg of the journey.  Later that evening after Beorn left for the evening to take up his night watch on his land, the Company gathered in the large Great Hall of Beorn's home, as they sat on the floor around the fire pit.   

Bilbo went to bed early, because of the long day's journey, and the others remained awake, telling tales and singing songs.  Angelina shortly entered the great hall after volunteering to clean up after dinner.  Angelina walked over and sat next to Thorin, whom was sitting cross legged in front of his Companions, smoking his pipe and listening to their tales.  At the moment, Fili and Kili were telling stories of their childhood, causing Madison and Caroline to chuckle.  After sharing some stories, Bofur called out for some music, as he pulled out his flute from his jacket .   Thorin took notice of a mandolin sitting nearby as he reached for it, and began tuning it.  When Thorin finished tuning the instrument, he began to strum the instrument gently as he started to sing, shortly joined in by the other dwarves, and Bofur joined in with Thorin on his flute::