Ohhh 'kay, I won't lie. This chapter will be a 'lil more then challenging.
I have to go back to a few? Previous chapters 🤦‍♀️  in order to complete this one.
Wish me luck 😆.
(Had 11 seizures yesterday, mind is scrambled.)

Recap -

Amara POV

A voice. One I hadn't heard in ages, since Theia was a baby entered my mind.

You must prepare for battle, child. An army approaches. It will be a battle between five if you do not make allies with the fishermen and Mirkwood elves. A legion of orcs approaches upon the mountain as I speak. Call upon Dáin Ironfoot. Do not worry about Mithrandir.

As soon as The Lady of Light entered my mind, it disappeared.

I acted immediately. Going straight to Thorin, telling him of the message. He sent a Raven to Dáin, his cousin and pondered on making allies with Thranduil.

Who knows what would happen?

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*Apostrophe marks in italics ' are thoughts

Example: 'what has he done!?'

* Italics without apostrophes put emphasis on certain word(s)

Example: "You! What are you doing here!?"

* Asterisk symbol * in bold is a translation for any of Tolkien's languages.

Example: "Adad." *Father.*

"Remember that the reason you're doing this
is to make your life better."

Song: I Won't Back Down
Artist: Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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Theia POV

Seeing that look in mom's eyes, I knew someone had entered her mind. I had heard tales about it.

Minutes later, we were lowered down the side of the mountain with the help of the company and Adad.

"Be careful, Theia." Adad spoke softly. I saw a hint of fear in his eyes.
"I will, Legolas will be with me. Don't worry. And my magic. Look after mom, Adad." I reassured him.

Legolas helped me down by grabbing my waist, I looked at him speaking my mind "I'm scared."
"Fear not, hondo-ninya. *my heart.* If anything were to threaten you, I'll be by your side." He smiled, taking the bundles of supplies and grabbing my hand.

I gave him a look, "don't I get to carry one?"
He smiled, "That wouldn't be very kind of me now would it?"
I huffed. "Clearly you didn't hear what we went through on the quest."
"I'm very capable of carrying a bundle of supplies, thank you very much."
"Why don't you do the talking once we reach the tents? I'm sure Bard would love to see you again." Legolas suggested.
"What if Bard isn't the only one their?" I asked.
"I'll take care of it, no worries." He reassured me.
I nodded, somehow still worrying.
Part of me wanted to look back at the mountain. I fought the urge to do so.
'I can do this. The elements and Legolas are on my side.'
Taking a big breath, I tried to convince myself that everything would be alright.

On our way to the tents, we spotted a grey pointed hat.
'Gandalf' I thought.
"It's Gandalf." I spoke, letting go of Legolas's hand.
I headed straight for the Wizard who started the whole adventure.
"Gandalf!" I yelled.
The said wizard stopped mid-step and looked around finally spotting me.
Not far away, was a smaller being, a Dwarf. Which had me confused. The company was in the mountain.
"Theia Oakenshield. What a pleasant surprise." He spoke, hugging me.
"But where are your parents?" Gandalf asked.
"Adad and mom sent Legolas and I down here with supplies for the people of Lake Town." I explained.
"Thranduil will not like that..." He muttered.
My face drained. "Did you say Thranduil?"
Gandalf nodded.
"This, is Thrain, Thorin's father. He was taken prisoner."
I bowed my head, "Pleasure to meet you. I'm your son's daughter, Theia."
"She's part Elemental." Gandalf explained.
"My son found his one?" Thrain asked.
I nodded. "He did. As did I."
"Call me grandpa, please Theia. I never thought I would live to see the day."
I smiled. "If you wish so, I will. Grandpa."
Looking behind me, I spotted Legolas.
"I must get back to Legolas we're going to find Bard."
The two looked at each other.
"We'll join you. You may need our help."
This, worried me.
We soon reached a big red tent.
With not one, but two people. One I greatly disliked.

"Ah, the little Elemental returns." Thranduil spoke, standing.
The hint of...greed in his voice disgusted me.
I had to place my trust in Legolas.
"If you have come to tell me that we're in danger little Elemental, you're wasting your breath." Thranduil informed.
I was confused.
"What on earth are you talking about?" I asked.
"The Wizard nor Dwarf haven't told you? Apparently the cesspits of Dol Guldur have been emptied." Thranduil spoke calmly.
Legolas stared onward. "Gandalf would have no reason to lie, Ada."
"We came here to see Bard." I stated.
"What for, Theia?" Bard asked.
Legolas and I went over to him and showed him what Adad and the Company has given us.
"To rebuild Dale." Legolas spoke.
"You honestly thought my father wouldn't go through with his promise?" I questioned.
Bard looked ashamed. "With his sickness, It was hard to tell. I am sorry."

"So, you mean to say that the Mountain king has overcome the Dragon Sickness?" Thranduil asked.
I looked him in the eye, "It appears so."
"How?" He questioned, staring me down.
"Strength." I stated.
Was I about to tell him the real reason? No.
"I shall ride out tomorrow morning, to see for myself."
"I assure you, Ada *father* Theia is not lying."
"And I'm sure that you would lie for your bonded, son."
Gandalf huffed. "Enough of this!"
"Thrain, when Theia and Legolas go back to the mountain you shall join them." Gandalf stated.
"It's time for you to be reunited with your son."

Somehow, I knew Gandalf had other motives for having Thrain join us.

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Hey, so Wattpad decided to act all weird on me and not allow any italics, bold, choosing where to type, auto correct. The centering thing...etc. It got annoying with my brain that is "half here." After 11 seizures yesterday *groan* But, I hope this chapter made some sense...?   - Still typing with 4 fingers.