Clarity of Vision, Chapter 4

[mithen]

Title: Clarity of Vision, Chapter 4
Relationship: Thorin/Bilbo
Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Fíli, Kíli, Thorin, Dwalin, Balin
Fandom: Hobbit
Warnings/Spoilers: None
Rating: G
Word Count: 2300
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

Comments

[mithen]

Whee, thank you! And feed away--though I'm also posting this on DW if you'd like to keep track of it over there! I'm the same username over there too... *dances*

[ranger_girl0301]

Grins. Oh, grumpy Thorin. He's good for the soul, in his own way. :)

[mithen]

He is! In his own, um, grouchy and annoyed way... *grin* Thanks for commenting, I'm so glad you're enjoying him!

[aprilkat]

So glad that the sugar animals and the daisy umbrella went to such good causes! And love the metaphor of him willingly offering up the symbols of his comfortable life to which he had previously clung so desperately.

I especially enjoy the wit of your writing - not to mention psychological insight. How long do you think it will be before Bilbo learns to translate Thorin's behavior as affection rather than hostility? :)

[mithen]

And love the metaphor of him willingly offering up the symbols of his comfortable life to which he had previously clung so desperately.

Muaha, yes! I'm so glad that came across!

How long do you think it will be before Bilbo learns to translate Thorin's behavior as affection rather than hostility? :)

*squints into the future* I give it a few more chapters at least, but having Fili and Kili there makes a big difference, I think! Because you could hardly fail to notice that Thorin is terribly fond of them under the bluster...

Thank you for the awesome comment!

[ilovetobefree]

Behind them he could see the skeletons shambling forward in pursuit--all but one, which was holding Bilbo's daisy-patterned umbrella, gazing up at it in puzzlement until it was lost to view in the mists.
Okay, that scene was pretty intense, but I couldn't help bust smile imagining that skeleton staring at the umbrella and Bilbo over Thorin’s shoulder looking at it. Excellently done!

"--you imbecile!" Thorin's hands were clenched into fists.
Ouch

Balin sighed, still holding on to Kíli's wrist. "He means, 'I'm very worried about my nephews,' lad," he said to Bilbo's stricken face.
"He also means, 'Thank you for trying to protect them,'" Dwalin added.
AWWWW,they were so sweet

Balin checked their pulses with gentle hands, touched their foreheads. "I believe they may be out of danger," he said, and Bilbo sagged with relief.
Great! And a good idea with the sweets. :)

"But Mr. Baggins isn't unqualified," Kíli said eventually, his voice a bit rough and his face still hidden in Thorin's vast fur collar. "He can cook the best rabbit stew,

[mithen]

I couldn't help bust smile imagining that skeleton staring at the umbrella and Bilbo over Thorin’s shoulder looking at it.

I really like to imagine that skeleton being like "What...what is this?" and keeping it with him always. :)

AWWWW,they were so sweet

I like the idea that Balin and Dwalin might have gotten good at translating Thorin into Westron!

Oh, I’m sure Thorin notices soon (if he didn’t already) Bilbo has a brave and generous spirit. :)

He's noticed, he just hasn't...noticed that he's noticed. *grin*

I'm so happy to finally have them all together in the same place, yay! Now the real adventure begins for Bilbo--dealing with Thorin! :)

[foxrafer]

It's great to see them all together like this. Love the rescue from the skeletons.

[mithen]

It is such a relief to have them all in the same place at last! *grin* Hoping to post more before this weekend rolls around, actually... *crosses fingers*