A Stark Predicament

Chapter 3: Time To Move On With a Mutant!

Before Alina follows the Dwarves she has one request of Lord Elrond, "Lord Elrond, you already know that I come from a different world, but what I must tell you is that this entire journey that the Dwarves are taking is written down as a fictional book in my world. That's how I know of the Durin's death."

He exhales, "I thought something like that must exist in your world. What do you need of me?"

Alina becomes hopeful "When the Dwarves reclaim the mountain, there will be a great battle where many lives will be lost. My brother and his team will help in the fight, but if the Elves of Rivendell could help as well…"

Lord Elrond thought for a moment, "The Elves of Rivendell will fight just send word."

Alina Thanked him "You need only arrive five days after Durin's Day. I don't think I'll have a chance to teleport back here to let you know. I have to if I can break Thorin of his Dragon sickness."

Elrond nodded. Alina thanked him again, then went after the dwarves.

*You did the right thing Elrond, helping this girl. Your presence at this battle and her love for Thorin will change the tides. Though she does not know it.*

"I hope you're right, my Lady, I hope your right."

It was obvious that Thorin had it in for Alina from the very start. Most of the Company had no idea who she was. Fili and Kili being the exception of  having a brief encounter with her.

So when Thorin tried to leave earlier than was expected, he received a stern reprimand from his advisor

"Why on earth do want to leave that wonderful lass behind. She is a great asset to the Company. Besides she already signed a contract. A contract, by the way, where she accepted none of the gold."

Thorin pauses and looks at Balin.

Balin goes on to explain, "She says she doesn't need it, she's wealthy enough in her own world with out it."

Thorin scowls "Ha, more lies. No one is that wealthy except for a king. I doubt that she is any type royalty." He says in a arrogant tone.

As they make their way up the slope. Slipping and sliding, some of them noticed that their foot hold was getting better like they were walking up stair as opposed to a mountain path.

"Balin you know the way. I suggest you keep up Master Baggins."

Thorin walks ahead and comes to a dead halt when he sees to giant boulders blocking their way out of the valley.

From above they hear, "Do you want to apologise now or later for trying to leave me behind after I signed the contract?"

Dwalin looked up. "You caused this mess?"

Alina gives him a salute, "Yeppers, I sure did." She said with a smug grin.

"Come down here this minute and fix it, young lady!"

Alina Rolled her eyes and jumped from the mountain.  The others were worried  about her safety, but Dwalin wasn't. He developed a liking for the girl. She was tough, if she could twist up his weapons as much as she did, she was definitely tough. But there was something else. It could be seen her eye when they met. He wanted to know what it was. He felt a sort of strange kinship with her.

She landed on her feet as light as a feather. She walked passed the Company who were left in awe and up to the giant Dwarf.

"You called master Dwarf?"

Alina had already grown to like Dwalin very much, much to the annoyance to their leader.

"I told you to come down here and fix this mess you made." Dwalin demanded.