Ariana: The Hobbit

Smaug

Ariana's POV

I hold Bilbo's hand as we made our way through the deserted halls. We soon reach the treasure hall. There were piles of gold, jewels and gems everywhere. "How are we suppose to find the Arkenstone in this?" Bilbo asks me quietly.

"We'll find it" I assure him. "Lets start over there" I say pointing to the pile closest to us. He nods his head and we head towards it.

"Any sign of the dragon?" he asks lowly and I shake my head. We start to sort through the piles. Climbing them knocking coins and jewels as we want. Bilbo muttering to himself about the Arkenstone and it's appearance. "A large white jewel, very helpful" he mutters.

"Just keep searching" I tell him. He grumbles and does so. He climbs higher for a better vantage point. While searching through the pile of coins. "Be careful up there" I tell him and he just waves his hand. I shake my head and focus on the pile of coins in front of me.

"Ariana!" Bilbo whisper yells as I hear a large snort. I look up at my brother to see him behind a pillar and frown in confusion. "Hide" he mouths. Suddenly I see a large scaly tail as I hear more coins scatter. I gulp and dive behind a pile of coins. While Bilbo stays behind the pillar.

Smaug wakes and lifts his head up getting to his feet. I try to bury my self in the treasure. Praying Bilbo had found a safer place to hide.

"Well thieves. I smell you. I hear your breathes. I feel your air.  Where are you?" Smaug asks. I gulp trying to calm my heart. Praying that Bilbo doesn't move. I spot something shining in a pile of coins. I gasp lightly, that has to be the Arkenstone.

Suddenly I'm grabbed and scream. "No, let me go!" I shout. Hitting the scaly tail.

"One down, where's your friend thief?" Smaug asks me.

"I'll never tell, you'll have to kill me" I tell him.  Suddenly we hear coins scattering and turn to see an invisible force running through them. Smaug chases after it, keeping a tight grip on me.

"Come now. Don't be shy, step into the light" Smaug tells Bilbo as he remains hidden.

"Don't listen to him!" I shout.

"Silence" Smaug snarls at me tightening his grip. I start to have trouble breathing. He continues to search for Bilbo, talking as he does. "There is something about you. Something you... carry.
Something made of gold. But far more... precious" he says.

Suddenly Bilbo appears from thin air holding a ring. "There you are. Thief in the Shadows" Smaug says.

"We did not come to steal from you" Bilbo lies. "O Smaug the Unassessably Wealthy. We merely wanted to gaze upon your magnificence. To see if you really were as great as the old tales say. Please let my sister go. We did not believe them" he states.

Smaug loosens his grip on me, but doesn't let me go. "And do you now?" Smaug asks.

"Yes" I say hoarsely trying to catch my breath.

"Truly the tales and songs fall utterly short of your enormity. O Smaug the Stupendous" Bilbo adds.

"Do you think flattery will keep you and your sister alive?" Smaug asks him.

"No" we say.

"No indeed" Smaug agrees placing me in his talons. "You seem familiar with my name. But I don't remember smelling your kind before" he states. "This one is of man, but smells like you" he adds looking at me.

"I was raised by his kind" I state.

"Who are you both and where do you come from, may I ask?" Smaug asks looking at Bilbo. I spot the stone and lock eyes with Bilbo. Before looking at it, he follows my gaze. He spots it and looks back up at Smaug.