Clarity of Vision Chapter 28

[mithen]

Title: Clarity of Vision, Chapter 28
Relationship: Thorin/Bilbo
Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin, Kili, Fili, Balin, Dwalin, Dís
Fandom: Hobbit
Warnings/Spoilers: None
Rating: PG
Word Count: 3600
Story Summary: In a Middle-Earth where Erebor never fell, a shadow remains in the heart of the Lonely Mountain. Bilbo Baggins finds himself drawn

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[ilovetobefree]

There was a long pause as the wagon jolted along. "I suggest a trade," Thorin said. "I shall continue with our Khuzdul lessons, and in return you can teach me the names of the trees and plants we see."
"Oh," said Bilbo, "That sounds quite nice! It's a shame there are no flowers blooming right now, but perhaps I could sketch some for you and we could study that way."
Thorin nodded gravely. "Acceptable," he said.
AWWW, they’re going teach each other. Good. :)

And at some point when the wagon hit a particularly rough patch of road, Thorin put his arm around him to steady him, and Bilbo decided he didn't mind wagon travel so much after all.
<33

"Well, of course I'm right," Bilbo snapped, his outrage rekindled. "Can't you go out there and tell that murderer of meals to stop it? You're his prince, after all!"
:D :D

"Not just Balin and Dwalin," said Bilbo. Thorin looked at him, and he smirked. "I believe Fíli and Kíli have learned not to take you too seriously either."
"That's a comfort," Thorin retorted, feeling obscurely relieved.
:LOL

"The--oh, the ring?" said Bilbo, sounding faintly surprised. "I guess it didn't cross my mind. It wasn't like I was going to duck out on Dori, after all," he added. "I've finally got him to understand how to properly cook venison, it would be a waste if he got himself killed."
Bilbo is a sweetie. :)

"Well, now," Balin said comfortably, settling on the log next to Kíli. "There's a long history behind the Ceremony of the Moon, and it's important to remember that--"
"--The abbreviated version is fine," Bilbo said hastily. "I mean, we're moving out soon and I want to make sure I get the basics."
"Oh," said Balin, looking disappointed for a moment.
Don’t blame Bilbo for not wanting to hear the long version. poor Balin though. :D

Awesome chapter! Loved Kíli and Fíli teasing each other, Bilbo and Thorin and the description of the Ceremony - it was wonderfully done!

Looking forward to the next chapter. :)

[mithen]

AWWW, they’re going teach each other. Good. :)

Trading language lessons is always really romantic and sexy to me somehow! :D

Don’t blame Bilbo for not wanting to hear the long version. poor Balin though. :D

But he liked it just fine when he heard it from Thorin, didn't he? *grin*

Fili and Kili teasing each other is always so fun to write, I love their banter! And I'm really looking forward to the next chapter too--Mirkwood and Thranduil and the Most Awkward Dinner ever! :)