Miranda's POV
I rode with Thranduil until we reached the end of the soldiers. "Bard," I said, gaining his attention. "The only safe place in this battle is the mountain. I must take something there, because if the orcs retrieve it, the future will be all but lost."
I nodded at Thranduil and rode for the tents. When I reached it, I grabbed my pack, turning right around and riding for the mountain. Bilbo escaped last night without being seen, now I could only hope that I could do the same.
Thranduil rode up to me, blocking my path. "What is it you have?"
I looked across his features, "A dragon egg."
Thranduil looked at me shocked, "Then you must ride." He spoke, maneuvering his great steed around to join his warriors.
~*~
During the conversation before the battle, I made it halfway to the mountain. Knowing fighting would soon ensue, I drew my sword, but I was not facing the dwarves or the elves. Only the mountain loomed before me. I urged Rochben into a walk, some movement was better than none.
"-I'll split his pretty head open! See if he's still smirking then!" Dain shouted.
"Maniac," I mumbled to no one in particular.
I was tuning out most of the exchange until I heard, "Send in the goats!"
"Good lord," I muttered. "I can see Dain hasn't changed a bit." I watched as Thranduil sent arrows flying in response. As the arrows were shattered into pieces, I took off again towards the mountain, doing my best to ignore the cries of falling soldiers.
~*~
Once I reached the mountain, I found the rope Bilbo had used, and began climbing up it. Suddenly, I could hear a weird sound. "Oh, not now," I whined. Below me, the fighting stopped as everyone turned their attention towards the strange sound. I took my chance and carefully climbed onto the ramparts as the earth-eaters forced their way into the open.
I pulled up my hood and surrounded myself in darkness. I glanced once more at the surrounding dwarves before turning and running farther into the mountain.
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Elf of Fire and Light (Book 1 Fire) Hobbit/LOTR Fan-Fic
FantasyMiranda has grown up on earth with her parents in their cabin home in the woods. Her mother works surrounded by nature and her father is a businessman. She had a very strict upbringing and has some unique skills for the 21st century. She has always...
