Chapter 38: Journey to an Age-Old Home

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    Sunrise, soon turns into near mid-day as the sun rises overhead. Mixed cries of joy and/or despair can be heard as the townsfolk find loved ones either dead or alive. Others clamoring to gather supplies that had somehow survived the attack.

    While you and the others wander through the chaos, Bard's daughters, Singrid and Tilda, call out for their father. Desperate to find him alive.

    "Da!" They call out, trying to get their voices to reach over the overlapping ones

    You separate from the sisters to help the Dwarves move a boat to the water. Once it's close enough, you grab ahold of the back as the others load into the boat. Your eyes then wander towards Kili, noticing as he speaks to Tauriel softly.

    "Kili! Come on! We're leaving!" Fili calls form the boat

    "They are your people," Tauriel says "You must go."

    "Come with me," Kili says

    A look of pain crosses your eyes as you look at the back of Kili's head. Your eyes then connect with Tauriel's as she is already looking at you. You then look away, blocking out the rest of the conversation they were having. Your attention is only brought back as you hear Tauriel speak in Elvish.

    "My Lord Legolas," She says

    Your eyes immediately find the Elvin Prince as he is standing behind Tauriel. You take notice as she is standing perfectly straight.

    "Take your leave of the Dwarf," Legolas speaks in Elvish "You are needed elsewhere."

    Kili turns away from Tauriel, but then returns to her. You don't watch while you load into the boat with the others. Kili soon follows after, hopping into the boat and beginning to help you and the others paddle towards the mountain.

    Through the whole journey across the lake, you avoid Kili's gaze. Even when he tries to speak to you. Had he truly been upset by your actions back when everyone escaped, why is he taking such actions in retaliation?

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