Far Over

By Anki Shai

Aulë greeted the Hobbit with a smile on his face. He took in the small figure just as Bilbo observed him amazed, much as he has been doing since arriving to the Hidden Realm.

"Master Baggins, I pressume?" The Valar smiled at him and Bilbo couldn't help but notice the gleam in Aulë's eyes, the excitement he was trying to conceal.

"My Lord." Bilbo bowed deeply remembering suddenly his manners.

"Please, we have heard of your journey, Master Baggins, as well as the stories about your bravery, your heroism and your loyalty." The Valar then put a hand on the confused hobbit who looked up at him. "I've heard everything I need to know about you."

"You have?" Replied Bilbo puzzled, Aulë nodded and then stepped aside.

"Yes, I have a pretty good and reliable source."

Then, he saw it.

Standing behind the Valar wearing dark blue clothes, a silver crown on his head his features as young and old as Bilbo remembered them. His beard just as long and dark, his eyes looking at him with something Bilbo had only seen once. Affection, peace and happiness. Bilbo took a step forward, his lower lip trembling while the figure merely stood there smiling.

"Thorin?"


AN: This was unexpected. Hope you like it.