Black

Black is all I can see. I knew I wasn't dead, but I was. I was killed by Smaug's soul but some how I'm alive again.

All I could remember was a sentence, someone had said to me.

You will always be the kings jewel, don't let anyone tell you different

The voice sounded so familiar. But I couldn't point out who it was.

I started to open my eyes. But quickly shutting them due to the bright light. After waiting for my eyes to adjust to the light. I looked around all I saw was a ceiling. I felt soft blankets beneath me.

I slowly sat up and saw I was in a room. Not just any room but a big room. I slowly got up from the bed being careful to make sure I gave my legs some time to get use to putting pressure on them. Cause for all I know I could have been out for weeks.

I walked over to a desk. Seeing medical supplies scattered all over it. Then I remembered I had been in a fight with Smaug. I looked around for a door and i found one. Walking over to the door, I pushed it open to see it was a bathroom.

I looked around the room again and found a chest. Opening it is looked for what I needed. I found a simple dress and shrugged.

"Better than nothing" I sighed. I walked back over to the bathroom and took a bath.

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After much scrubbing I got all the dirt and blood off. I found it weird that I didn't have a lot of blood.

I got dressed in the light blue dress. Tying it up in the front. It was soft and warm. I was happy, plus it wasn't tight so I could move.

Deciding to go wonder around. I left my dirt clothes in the room and walked out of the door.

I looked down the hall. Doors that's all I saw. I saw a light glow and followed it.

'Erebor' Thorin's mom appeared in front of me. I jumped back.

"Can you not do that" I saw her smlie.

'Your hair, it's lighter' I reached for my hair seeing that she was right. It was now snow white. I didn't notice that but I did notice my skin got a little darker.

"Lovely, so you want to show me around" she nodded and started walking. I took off after her.

"What did I come from"

'You sleep or the hallway'

"Both I guess"

'Well you were in the royal halls. Where all the royal family lives. And as for your sleep. You were dead but Thorin brought you back to life. Then you went through a change. As you can see your skin got darker and hair lighter. Probably because of Smaug's soul."

"Wait I died"

'Yes your soul was fighting Smaug's for while. His was evil, very. Yours was pure, sweet. I guess what Thorin did gave yours a final kick to keep fighting. Oh loves so sweet" she smiled.

"What did Thorin do" I asked

"Only he can tell you that. But as it looks he needs your help right now." Then she disappeared into thin air.

"Thanks for the help" I huffed.

I saw something shiny at the end of the hall. My curiosity got the better of me and I walked down there. I ended up seeing myself in the mirror. I didn't look differnt at all. My darker skin was just a shade darker than what it was. It was just my hair that looked different.

Running a hand through my hair. It kinda reminded me of Legolas's hair, just longer. My eyes were still the same blue.

I snapped out of it when I heard shouting. I walked quietly down to were it was. The doors were open and I saw four people.

Hiding behind the wall, peeked around the corner. Who were these people.

"It is here in these halls I know it" A dark voice said from inside the throne room. My heart fluttered when I heard that voice.

"Thorin" I whispered

"We have searched and searched" another voice spoke

"Not well enough" it was Thorin but then again I knew I wasnt.

"Thorin we would all like to see the stone returned" Wait was that Dwalin. I peeked in.

"AND YET IT'S STILL NOT FOUND" Thorin yelled. I whipped my head back. What were they fighting over.

"Do you doubt the loyalty of anyone here" i smiled at the voice. Balin. "The Arkenstone is the birth right of our peope."

Arkenstone?

"It is the kings jewel. Am I Not the KING" He yelled again.

Wait, that voice it sounded just like the one from my dream.

You will always be the kings jewel, don't let anyone tell you different. Thorin said that to me. I peeked back out.

"Know this" he paused "If anyone is to take it and with hold it from me. I will be avenged."

'My turn' I thought

I walked out into the room.

"So what you said the other night. Doesn't mean anything now" Everyone stopped where they were. Then slowly turned around.

I stopped walking and stood in the middle of the walk way. I saw confusion on there faces. Bilbo was the only one to smile.

"Laci" Balin whispered

"The one and only." I smiled. Thorin started to move towards me. Taking slow steps. His face looked at mine for answers. He was about half way to me when he finally spoke.

"You died" he whispered

"Yes, but I'm alive. You saved me some how"

"You can't be real" he stopped

"But I can" I whispered, taking a step towards him. "Touch me. That's the only way you can believe me"

His face went soft then went hard. He turned back to the three.

"Go all of you, leave" they turned and walked away. He turned back to me, then started walking slowly.

He reached out. His face was intently watching his hand.

"Your not crazy Thorin" his hand finally touch my cheek. I leaned into his hand.

"Your alive" he whispered "Alive" he rubbed his thumb across my face.

"I love you" Thorin whispered. I was taken back. Who was this man.

"Are you okay Thorin" I asked

"I am now" he smiled. Then pulled my into a hug. I hugged him back. He pulled back then grabbed my hand. "I need to show you something." He pulled me out of the Throne room.

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Be brought me down to see all the gold. I hated gold, more than anything in the world. But I still gave him a smile.

"Why do you need all this gold" I asked him.

"Because it's mine"

"But why" I looked him in the eyes. "You don't need all of this. Many other kingdoms could use this-"

"NO, IT'S MINE"

I gave him a dirty look. I could tell he was trying to keep cool.

"I don't want to lose you again" he whispered

"What" I asked

"When you died, I knew I loved you. I loved you from the first time I saw you. But I was afraid to tell you." I gave him a blank look. "Please don't make me mad at you. I don't want you to be mad at me."

He moved over the gold and took my hands. His eyes searching for an answer.

"I will, but Thorin you need to prove to me that you love me" he tried talking but I stopped him. "You can tell me all you want that you love me. But Thorin you hurt me. We need trust okay"

"Thank you and I will" he kissed my forehead. "Someone would also love to know your alive." He took my hand and pulled me up the stairs.

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Oooo she's alive. But I think you guys saw that coming.