The dwarves

Gandalf POV

"Where are you planning to go from here?" I asked Thorin. "We plan to go through Mirkwood, It is the fastest route we can think of since we are running out of time."

I just nodded. "Well Legolas could help you get through-" "Like I would trust an elf to get us through. Just because I let Lord Elrond help, does not mean that I am going to trust every elf I meet." Thorin said in a gruff voice."

"That may be the case, however Legolas is the Prince of Mirkwood he can get you through much faster than if you didn't have help." "I don't know Gandalf" Thorin turned away from me. "It's the best plan you have."

I said honestly. If you want to make it to the Lonley mountain before Durin's Day you're going to need all the help you can get." Thorin didn't say anything and I didn't push it. I made my way out the room to search for Legolas I had to speak with him.

After searching for about 30 minutes I found him sitting on a bench in the courtyard. I made my way to him and sat down.

"Gandalf, how are you?" He asked. "I'm doing just fine, thanks for asking." Legolas looked at me. "You are here to ask me something." I just signed.

"Yes, are you planning on taking Daeran back to Mirkwood?" Legolas nodded "yes eventually, I know I should have headed home a while ago , but I want him to be comfortable." I nodded, I understood what he meant.

"Legolas I was hoping you could accompany the dwarves to Mirkwood they must pass through in order to get to the Lonely Mountain."

"And how does that have anything to do with daeran?" "I'm not trying to put him in danger." "You will be able to bring Daeran back home with you to Mirkwood, while helping the dwarves-"

"and you think I would help the dwarves. They are on a Suicide mission."

"Maybe, but it will be if you don't help them."

"What does thorin and the others think about this."

"I'm not sure he didn't really give a straight answer." "I need to talk to daeran." Legolas told me as he walked away.

Daeran POV

I was in Lord Elrond's study working on my common tongue. I was starting to make a big improvement however, I still had a lot to work on.

"Ok now I want you to read this sentences." Lord Elrond wrote on a piece of paper. I looked at it and studied the writing for a few seconds. "T..the man r..an into the f..for..fore.st" I gave a big sigh then started again. "The man r..an into the for..est."

"Ok one more time, and this time try to get the whole thing." I nodded my head and tried again. "The man ran into the...forest." "Good job Daeran" I smiled up at Lord Elrond happy that I was making progress.

"Ok now the next one" I was about to start when I heard a gentle knock at the door. "Enter" once Legoas entered the room he smiled at me.

"My Lord when you are done with your lesson if I could have a word with Daeran." He was about to leave when Lord Elrond stopped him.

"Actually Legolas you can take him now, I think we're done for today." I smiled and made my way over to Legolas.

When I had closed the door behind me I looked up to him wondering what he wanted to talk to me about. Legolas brought his hand down so I could take it in my own.

"What do you need to talk to me about?" I asked. "Let's sit down first." we walked down the hall and made our way to my room. Once inside Legolas sat on the bed pulling me to his lap.

"Little one, I was wondering if you would like to go live at my home?" I was confused didn't he live here. "But you live here."

"Oh, no little one, like Estel I am only visiting."

"so you're going to leave me too." Tears started to flow down my face as I looked at Legolas with sad eyes. First Estel now Legolas why did everyone want to leave me.

"I'm not going to leave you little one." He said as he brought his hand up to wipe away my tears. "I want you to come with me."

"Live with you at your home?" I asked. "Yes" I smiled he wasn't leaving me. "what do you say little one."

"Yes" I mumbled "I want to go with you."

Legolas gave a huge smile. "When will we be leaving?"

"Soon little one" Legolas wrapped his arms around me and brought me closer to his chest.

I layed my head on him, listening to his heartbeat. "We won't be the only one's going the dwarves might accompany us."

"There going to visit your home too?" Legolas chuckled. "No they are headed to their own home, but they must pass though mine to get there."

oh that made more sense. "So they will be traveling with us?" "If that is what they want, however it is up to Thorin to make that decision."

I didn't say anything I hoped Thorin would let us accompany them. I really, really enjoyed being with the dwarves.

Thorin POV

"I don't trust the elves Balin and I would most certainly not travel with one."

"It doesn't matter what you want right now Thorin, right now all that matters is the quest and this is our best option."

Balin told me sternly. I didn't want to listen to him. I was not going to ask help from the offspring of Thranduil, he left us all at the mercy of Smaug."

"would you have risked the lives of your kin if there was a dragon attacking the elves and you knew deep down in your heart that they probably wouldn't have survived."

I didn't say anything to him. He had a point, but it did not make up for what he did. "Thorin this is the best option we have." Bilbo said.

"Aye, I agree with Bilbo." Bofur spoke out. There were a few more sounds of agreement. I was about to argue again when I saw the door to the room we were in open.

I was about to yell something about privacy and knocking when I noticed it was the elfling. Everyone just stared at him as he made his way to me.

When the child was a few feet in front of me he said "y..you a..are coming w..ith...us?" I was shocked. I guess the child would be going with the elf prince to Mirkwood.

"I" was all I could get out. "Are you going to Mirkwood child?" Fili asked. The child just glanced at him. "I going w..ith Legolas to Mirk...wood."

He looked up to me. "And you going w..th u..s" The child had a huge smile on his face. He must have been sent in here to sway our opinion.

"I..I'm so ex..exited you going with us." The child then came over and took my hand in his. I thought I would faint from how innocent and cute this child was acting.

This was totally a set up. I guess some others were thinking that too. "Who knows you're here child?" Thr child gave a scared look. "N..no one, P..please d..on't tell any..one"

He then looked up at me with teary eyes. I cracked "we won't tell anyone child." The child smiled "Yay" He smiled. I guess we were traveling with the elf prince then after all.

When dinner time came I made my way over to the table I was sitting at the other night.

"Thorin have you made your decision?" Gandalf asked as he and legolas sat next to me. "Yes and I have decided to take you up on your offer of traveling with you to Mirkwood."

That got a smile out of Gandalf. "That's good to hear. You would also be happy to know that I have decided to join you."

I was quite shocked, but jet grateful that he would he accompanying us. "Besides who will be there to make sure you don't kill each other." I didn't laugh.

"When will we be leaving?" Legolas asked. "Early in the morning, we must make haste." Legolas said nothing just nodded in my direction.

Daeran POV

It was late, so I wasn't expecting Legolas to come into my room. I sat up in bed looking curiously at him.

"Little one you are still up?" He asked. I just nodded my head. "Sorry" He just gave me a small smile. "We will be leaving early in the morning."

I was shocked we were leaving already. "But why so early?"
"That's when Thorin decided to he wanted to leave." I just nodded my head. "Ok, so I guess I should go to bed then."

"Yes you should, I'll see you in the morning"

"Ok Goodnight"

"Goodnight little one"