bagginshield | pirate au | teen+
The lost treasure of Durin the Deathless has been sought by many and found by none, but to Bilbo Baggins, it’s merely another riddle just waiting to be solved. The self-proclaimed “Deathless” expert finds himself whisked away aboard The Ravenheart, led by the infamous Captain Oakenshield, and the two embark on an unexpected journey to solve one of history’s biggest mysteries.
“We’re to head north, and beyond the mangroves will be what you seek,” Bilbo pointed out proudly, tapping a finger against a laid out map upon the main deck. Thorin was hunched over it, studying it, and not looking too enthusiastic about their course. “You look glum.”
“Mirkwood is the last place I wanted to go,” Thorin growled, his eyes hard focused on the mapped out lands and waters of the elven kingdom. “But what I feel here matters little, so long as you’re positive we have to suffer the mangroves.”
Thorin’s glare was far more threatening than that confusing dose of flirting from earlier, making the two interactions very different and recognizable to Bilbo as he waited a moment to reply—neither afraid, nor uncertain in what he was saying. “I’m positive. I’ve practically memorized your map, as well as mine, and how they differ, it all points north. From there, we will find your key.” The lack of response was fine, Bilbo wasn’t worried, and Gloin was continuing to sail them in the right direction.
It was once they got to the shallow shores leading into Mirkwood, that was where Bilbo grew clueless. Having never left the Shire before, his knowledge of outside kingdoms dwindled, but he was certain he’d catch on, or at least pretend like he knew what was going on. According to some murmurings and background knowledge, Mirkwood was not a place to trifle with.
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