A/N: OMG, OMG, my muse came back. JESUS CHRIST, NOOOOoOOOOOOoOo.
One moment, I was rereading this fic, wondering why y'all like it so much 'cause it's just another soulmate story and then BAM, I rewrote the first chapter and got to a second!
*sighs* Don't expect more!
Ao3 lost all its emojis and FF is so restrictive T^T. FF doesn't accept commercial at sign so I just replaced it with (a). Oh well, hopefully the format isn't confusing
DISCLAIMER: Plot idea is from tumblr (but I'm too lazy look for it now) and ALL mentioned characters are not mine
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📷 Harrison Wells Please. I know a lot of people are showing your fake marks but mine is the real one. Visit my profile and look at my pics!
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| John Constantine You reek of desperation, mate
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"I'm fine, Gandalf," Bilbo reassured. "I was unconscious for less than a minute."
"If you're sure, my dear." Doubt colored the principal's voice. "Why don't I give you a day off to rest and process what you've learned?" It sounded more like a command than a suggestion.
"Oh, no need." The professor hastily said. "I'm certain it's all just some sort of misunderstanding." Maybe they look similar but there will be a minute difference in the leaves or roots.
Or I could still be sleeping. Bilbo pinched himself. Nope. He was awake and was already bruising.
"Misunderstanding?" And there went the raised brows. "In what possible way?"
"Well, I'm sure – there is, I mean, I can't be soul-mate to a king!" Bilbo exclaimed, voice shrill.
"Why ever not?" Gandalf sounded inappropriately amused about the whole situation. Bilbo was near hysterical in comparison. "You're in our soul-mate research department. You of all people should know that soul-marks know no gender, status, location or anything else."
Bilbo's nose twitched in annoyance. He couldn't believe Gandalf was throwing the professor's own words back to him. And what was more, it was true. It was entirely possible that King Thorin Oakenshield of Erebor was his soul-mate. He just can't wrap his head around it.
A king, his soul-mate. Yavanna, just the idea of it made hysterical laughter bubble in his chest.
Well, he had wanted to find his soul-mate, hadn't he? He just hadn't expect to see his soul-mark plastered on a national newspaper.
Perhaps this was one of those 'be careful what you wish for' scenarios.
"Aha!" Bilbo pointed at the screen where he had been staring at the photos of another man's chest for several minutes now. He flushed and closed the lid of his laptop. "He doesn't have the acorn."
Gandalf was silent on the other line but Bilbo could feel the expectant air he was emanating.
" . . . but it's probably just farther down," the professor added eventually, reluctant. After all, his own acorn was located far from the rest of his mark; his parents thought it was just a birthmark at first.
"Excellent! I'm glad you're coming to." He heard Gandalf clap his hands. "If you truly plan to work today, please come see me after your classes."
"What? What for?" Bilbo frowned, bewildered.
"As I said before, I don't want to ruin the surprise," was Gandalf's cheerful parting remark before he hung up.
Bilbo stared with suspicion at his phone. What was that meddlesome old man up to now? The professor hoped it wouldn't lead to a part of the campus catching on fire. Again.
He placed his phone on his desk, sighing. His eyes once again strayed to his laptop. He opened the lid, once again meeting with the sight of his soul-mark on the chest of his possible soul-mate.
Thorin Oakenshield. It was a name he only heard in passing, a name discussed in classrooms because of some bold political movements he had been making. All Bilbo knew was that he was the king of Erebor, a large and productive country in the West.
Before Bilbo knew it, he had opened a new tab in his browser and had typed 'Thori' on the search engine. Then, he came to his senses and vigorously shook his head. This was ridiculous. Utterly unreasonable.
There was only one proper thing to do in this situation.
He flopped down on his bed and tried to sleep.
Maybe things would finally make sense when he next woke up.
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Kate Argent
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(a)ThorinOakenshield hw abt it, big guy? 😗 😗 #TheRealSoulmate /C9u5NotLos
1:49 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Megan Freeman
(a)meganhenchman
I'm the #TheRealSoulmate to (a)ThorinOakenshield ! 💕 💕 💕 ive had this since i was a child /Ge25DplQue
2:54 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Crowley Daimon
(a)thedemoninurdreams
(a)ThorinOakenshield u may not think m different than the others but its ril 😏 /Ki3f0WolD
6:36 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Cenred King
(a)cenredFREAKINGking
Y don't u all stop harrasing my soulmate. wr ment to b #GETOUTFAKES 😠😤 /Br4tordPal
8:00 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Harrison Floyd
(a)notHarrisonFord
Can we please stop this ridiculous nonsense of pretending to be (a)ThorinOakenshield 's soul-mate? The purpose of having a soul-mark …
9:28 AM - 12 Jan 16
Harrison Floyd
(a)notHarrisonFord
… is to actually found the person you share it with, no matter who they are. YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR HAPPY ENDING WITH SOMEONE YOU'RE...
9:29 AM - 12 Jan 16
Harrison Floyd
(a)notHarrisonFord
… PRETENDING TO BE SOUL-MATES WITH! And please stop hounding poor Mr. Oakenshield. 😡
9:30 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Ikol Laufey
(a)TheTrickster
(a)notHarrisonFord You're just jealous because you stand no chance.
9:32 AM - 12 Jan
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Harrison Floyd
(a)notHarrisonFord
(a)TheTrickster By the Valar. Can you even read!?
9:35 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Cora Hale
(a)CoraGiveYouHale
Ugh, Eru, I can't believe I woke up to this #TheRealSoulmate shit. None of u r the real soul-mate! 😒 😒 😒 Its my cute prof in Westron. /T3q2OGlP
10:03 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Mordred Excali
(a)thewizardboy
(a)CoraGiveYouHale wonders of photo editing. why don't u just pretend to be the one who wants attention & don't disturb ur prof no more.
10:05 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Stiles Stilinski
(a)stylesstillin
OMG, (a)CoraGiveYouHale, take the pic down! Prof will be so mad!
10:06 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Cora Hale
(a)CoraGiveYouHale
(a)stylesstillin, he doesn't have twitter. he won't know.
10:06 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Kudo_Shin
(a)therealkudoshin
(a)CoraGiveYouHale, It does look a lot like Profs Baggins' mark but we should really wait for him to confirm it before doing anything. He knows best.
10:07 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Cora Hale
(a)CoraGiveYouHale
(a)stylesstillin (a)therealkudoshin fine fine, deleting it.
10:06 AM - 12 Jan 16
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Dori Vilmson was already in the palace when Thorin and his entourage arrived. The publicist, as usual, looked wide awake and unrumpled even though he had been called in the middle of the night. Thorin had always seen Dori in a prim and proper attire, expression always neutral no matter what kind catastrophe was about to hit.
That was why Thorin was appropriately intimidated (read: frightened) when the publicist cursed to high heavens when the full situation was explained to him. Dori fished out his iPad and proceeded to track all the social media sites; he wanted to see what people had been yapping about the issue. The publicist, after all, handled all of Thorin's accounts. Thorin simply didn't have time for them when he was ruling an entire country.
Thorin rubbed his eyes. He just wanted to sleep and instantly forget all of this.
Then, as if reading his mind, Dori, Balin and Dwalin turned to him. They gave him pitying glances. He replied with a scowl and he crossed his arms.
"I think it would be best if you get some sleep, Your Highness," Dori suggested. "I'll need time to think of the options available to us anyway."
"And the Council would not gather in the middle of the night," Balin added, patting Thorin on the shoulder.
The king turned sharply to his advisor. "You think this will become a political matter?" Thorin could feel bile building in his throat. Of course, his personal problems could affect his political standing.
"It is probable," Balin replied grimly. "You will need a few hours of rest if you're going to headbutt with the Council."
Thorin gritted his teeth. Already, he could tell that his life would be a circus hell in the next months.
"I'll be in my room," he bit out and strode away.
He needed Dis. But Dis and his nephews were out of the country, visiting Greenwood to further their relations. As much as Thorin despised Thranduil, the king of Greenwood, he would rather – No, he would rather be here, dealing with this mess, than see that scum's face again.
Well, at least Thorin found a fate worse than this.
He entered his room and quickly changed into his sleeping wear. Then, he threw himself onto the soft mattress of his bed, exhausted in more than one way.
Mayhaps things would be better in the morn.
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pretty_princess_morgana 🕓 6h
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pretty_princess_morgana I've been looking for my soul-mate ever since I realized what that mark on my back was. I never expected that it would the king of Erebor but I'm really glad I found them now. I hope you find me in turn, Thorin ^_^ #ThorinIsMySoulmate
darach_iced Please work on your photoshop skills. This is just embarrassing.
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asrael_demurr 🕓 3h
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asrael_demurr Since this seems to be the new trend, I decided to henna one on my thigh. #TheRealSoulmate #TheOneTrueMark Looks like the real thing, no? Go to Undertale Tattoo Shop in Gondor and I'll give you a similar tat for an awesome price! I can do any design you want, from intricate figures to just simple shapes! 💪 👌 ✌ ✌
frisk_striped LOL Dude. Way to take advantage of an opportunity.
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the_mistress 🕓 2h
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the_mistress Soul-mates! #TheRealSoulmate 😍
aggrevain_cornwall Why are you all whoring yourself out?
the_mistress aggrevain_cornwall Certainly not because of your slimy ass, you douche.
game_boobs Nice butt
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smaug_luciouslocks 🕓 32min
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smaug_luciouslocks I know many people out there are already pretending to be Thorin Oakenshield's soulmate. They photoshoped or maybe drew that distinguished tree right onto their skins. But I know you guys are fakes. Why do I know that? Not only because I have the real soul-mark but also because you guys didn't realize that the photos didn't capture the whole soul-mark. There was a fallen leaf right below the roots. You can see a glimpse of it in the images shown by the paps. None of you noticed that because none of you have the real mark #IAmTheRealSoulMate #TheRealMark
mori_arty Dear Eru, ur right! 😲 😲 😲
cenred_ruler Guess u rlly can't compete with d real 1
morgaus_lefay Thorin Oakenshield, you better get here. We found your soul-mate! 🙌 🙌 🙌
caitlin_the_scientist Still a faker. I know what the real mark looks like and that part is certainly not a leaf. 😒
smaug_luciouslocks caitlin_the_scientist Then what is it, oh Mrs. High-And-Mighty?
caitlin_the_scientist What? I'll tell you so you could fake it more accurately? I don't think so
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When Bilbo and Thorin both woke up late in the morning, it was with trepidation settling in their stomachs and an inexplicable excitement thrumming in their veins.
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A/N: Let's play, spot the fandom! How many fandoms can you see?
What happens next? Who knows! Certainly not me ^_^
Constructive criticisms are, as always, very much welcome!
Have a fulfilling day, everyone!
~ Vividpast