Going East

I have it on very good authority (Balin blabbed to Dwalin who told me) that we were NOT send to Ered Luin because of something Kili did. I have to say I'm both shocked and relieved at the same time. Dwalin also said that Gandalf had been visiting with Uncle Thorin and Bilbo on numerous occasions in the past couple of years (how did we miss that?) and that the wizard has his hands in this council business as well. However, Dwalin either didn't know more or wouldn't say.

See? I told you! Pffffttt! Shocked and relieved. Nonsense! Relieved, I can understand. But shocked? That's just plain insulting, brother. 

 

So after Dwalin couldn't (or wouldn't) tell me any more...and I swear, if it's the later he'll be sorry. You don't go around treating your partner like a dwarfling...age difference or not! Anyway, after there was nothing more to get out of Dwalin, I decided to sneakily move eastwards again. First, we found ourselves in Bree, with some Ranger called 'Strider' or something like that. Weird guy. His bed was quite comfy though and I took a little nap while Kili distracted him. 

Nothing more to get out of the veteran warrior? Really, Fili? Clearly, you need to invest yourself further. Shall I make a few suggestions? 

I get the feeling those two know each other, though how would Kili know a Ranger when I don't... Maybe they met in Rivendell on one of those occasions when my baby brother was visiting with Rohir and I joined Elladan and Legolas for a hunting excursion. I love Kili dearly, but I don't need to see him make doe eyes at the son of Elrond.

Ah yes. Strider. Friendly fellow. Rather serious, though. Yet his heart is pure. It must be, considering whose affection he has managed to draw.

I love you too, Fee. But do remember that I am not the only one who makes doe eyes. Especially as of late.

Later on in the Barrow-downs, Kili finally admitted that I was both older and wiser than him and bowed before me as I was sitting on my new throne. I'm so taking it with me, and Sambrog can cry in a corner.

I did? Poor Fili ... Sambrog really did give you a nasty blow to the head. But that is a nifty throne. Doubt it will fit in your room, however. How big are Dwalin's quarters?

Unfortunately I made the mistake of letting Kili lead the way after I was done stroking the arms of my lovely throne and got Eagle Air to pick it up and deliver it to Thorin's Hall for me...and instead of ending up in Rivendell, we wound up in Tinnudir! How wrong can you be at finding your way, brother?!

I meant to go there, of course. I am in the process of scouting out a few vacation spots and Evendim sounded rather lovely. Wouldn't you agree, after seeing it firsthand? I can lead us to Rivendell anytime ... why the rush?

  Lake Evendim...seriously? After our last adventures involving water?!

Thorin's Gate Once More

I don't know what Kili did, but he somehow managed to get us marooned...in Thorin's! Not that I particularly mind as I'm closer to a very special dwarf, but that's beside the point! Not even Bilbo was willing to have our back, which was a real shock for me. Normally when Uncle screams and shouts it's everyone's favourite hobbit that calms him down and makes him see reason. Not this time.

Fee!!! I take exception to that!  Yes THAT. The very first line of your very first entry to your very first journal (unless there are other journals hidden somewhere that I am unaware of, hmmm?)! Why is it to be automatically assumed that this is my fault? Just because I am the youngest. And the prettiest (or so they say) ...

Truly, I am happy to see that lovestruck smile on your face once more and the drag to your shoulders and general posture seems to have disappeared since we have arrived back 'home'. Still. I resent that. The automatic blame and pointing of fingers. I did nothing! At least, not that I am aware of ...

Uh. That was some nasty screaming and shouting though. I just don't understand it all. And it hurts to know that Bilbo did not step up, speaking in our defense. I miss our Hobbit.

I miss Uncle too, Mahal bless him despite his occasional surliness.

Something's going on, and it's not ponies being stolen by trolls, nope. Both Thorin and Bilbo have been looking rather glum of late, and now, as we were being sent back to Ered Luin, the King under the Mountain and his Royal Consort are travelling to Rivendell to attend some weird council thing. Kili's pouting because he wasn't allowed to stay in the Last Homely House, but I don't think Elrohir is around anyway, so what's the point?

Ahhhh. The ponies incident. Not one of my proudest moments, that. Oy! Uncle gave us quite an unforgettable dressing-down after our escape from the trolls. Do you think it was a little (a lot!) more severe (he clearly overreacted) because of his worry over the company's burglar? Think you that even so early on in the journey he ... well ...

You think?

And I most certainly was not pouting! I was merely disappointed by a missed opportunity to be visiting with Lord Elrond. And to spend a bit of time in the Hall of Fire. The Seneschal does keep Rivendell's wine cellar well stocked. Quality stuff, I tell you!

(And no. Rohir was not in residence. Nor was Elladan.)

But Thorin's is boring...not the time I spend with Dwalin, no. That's great and wonderful and I wouldn't miss it for the world, but... Sitting around and twiddling our thumbs just isn't for us. So we decided to 'help' the dwarves out and do some chores...they call them quests...and so on.

It's not so bad, really. At least we are helping out. Perhaps word of our good deeds will reach Erebor and we will be welcome to return earlier than planned? Depending on when Thorin and Bilbo head back to the Lonely Mountain, of course. We need to find out more about this council, Fili. It does not bode well.