MTLNOVEL Chapter 5: Back at the shire
back at Hobbiton Bilbo, with painstaking care, was polishing the brass knobs on his pantry door with a soft cleaned cloth when a sudden noise of high pitched neigh
he run outside to see what was all the commotion. about as he stepped out of his door he saw two man standing a few meters away one waving his Hand and the other tipping his hat. to his surprise it was Gandalf and Dilan
"Gandalf! Dilan! you've returned!" he rushed towards them with pure excitement like a child seeing his parents "welcome back"
Dilan chuckled "thanks for the warm welcome Bilbo"
"why don't the two of you come inside" he gestured to his house "you must've felt exhausted, after all it's a long travel"
Gandalf then chuckled "we'll were really not that tired, thanks to Dilan's Teleportation ability. however i wouldn't refuse a warm and cozy place to rest my feet"
as Dilan and Gandalf stepped inside, Bilbo the ever so generous and gentle host took the initiative tending to their needs lighting up the hearth for warmth picking up their belongings and rummaging through the kitchenware taking out a few Bowl's spoon placing them on the table with gentle care.
instead of joining Gandalf to warm up at the fireplace he Politely asked Gandalf to excuse him for a bit.
Gandalf nodded "of course young man. take your time" he exclaimed With Gandalf's approval he left and went to his room
Dilan sat on the Bed as he called out quietly
"system log in" a rectangular translucent screen appeared before him.
SYSTEM:
(welcome to the system dear host)
"i wish to see the newly acquired skill"
SYSTEM:
(New skill unlocked - matter manipulation)
his eyes lit up with surprise as he saw the new skill he had unlocked
"woah. i can't believe ive acquired this ability" his Jaw dropped at such a rare and powerful ability he placed his hand on his chin pondering of the every possibility this magic can provide
"this means i can
reorganized the molecular structure of an object like turning stone to gold mend a broken bone and reshape an entire mountain" he giggled playfully in excitement only to be interrupted by a notification from the system
SYSTEM:
note - danger level (three uses per day) "the skill is too powerful"
Dilan frowned with his face showing a weary acceptance of the system's limitations
"for god sake, i give up" Dilan placed a hand on his head in frustration of the system's limitations,
however as he contemplated he tried to think things through logically of why he was given such limitations by the system
"i guess with a powerful magic like manipulating matter would be overkill and too op" as Dilan mumbles quietly a shiver began to run on his spine as he felt an unpleasant feeling of being watched
"again?. this is the 5th time's this this week, this is getting creepy" he shivered rubbing his arms and shoulders like a chill deeper than the automn air settled in his nose
"Dilan!" Bilbo called out "suppers ready... oh and i also made some perfectly grilled meat,
" He joked "now hurry before it gets cold" Bilbo said as he left entering the kitchen
Dilan made a giggling sound snapping him out of his paranoia, due to Bilbo's Joke.
he then quickly composed himself and went to the kitchen seeing gandalf already stuffing his mouth with Bilbo's food
"ah Dilan," Bilbo's gestured him to sit as he pulled the chair for Dilan "here come sit, and have a bite," Bilbo sat down as well and turned to Dilan with a smile "don't hold back eat as much as you want" the kind hearted Hobbit's warm gestures liftid the anxiety in Dilan's mind.
as Dilan took a bite of the scrumptious delicacy Bilbo made "mmmmmmhhh soooo goooood, everything you cook is amazing Bilbo, I'll never get tired of it" Dilan exclaimed lost in overwhelmimg ecstasy as he took a bite of Bilbo's Dish
Bilbo blushed red so much looking like a ripe tomato "you flatter me, it's not really a big deal. but thanks for the compliment either way" they sat and eat like a family would almost making Dilan weep again as this situation reminded him of his own Loved ones
the night was cold and still the sound of trees rustling and a gentle whisper of the wind Dilan quietly laying down on the bed struggling to fall asleep the eerie sensation of being watched has returned making it hard for him to sleep he twisted and turned try to brush off the feeling but to no avail he swung his legs over to the side of the bed and planning to take a midnight stroll.
as he stepped outside he saw Gandalf the gray motionless silently looking up the sky his hands holding the tip of the pipe weed
"Gandalf" Dilan called out.
Gandalf slowly turned his attention shifted to Dilan "ah. young Dilan" Gandalf said putting away his pipe weed as Dilan walked slowly towards Gandalf
"you seem to be unable to sleep Gandalf, seeing as you are outside looking up at the sky" Dilan exclaimed.
"i could say the same to you"
"ive noticed that you've been a little anxious lately" Gandalf stated, Dilan caught off guard by Gandalf's keen senes
he took a breath trying to relax himself
"so you've noticed"
"well it's really not that hard to see" he chuckled
"i may not look young but i asure you my instincts is still sharp as a sword"Gandalf exclaimed looking at Dilan with worrying eye's
"so tell me. what concerns has been pressing on you?"
Dilan took a deep breath explaining to Gandalf every bit's of woes that has been enveloping his mind.
Gandalf listened intently, his eyes softening with a kindness that spoke of deep understanding. A hint of recognition flickered in his gaze, acknowledging the unseen weight Dilan is carrying.
"i see" Gandalf said rubbing his beard he looked around observing the surroundings
and looked back at Dilan with a skeptical gaze.
"though my senses are sharp. I'm Afraid i cannot sense the Strange gaze that have troubled you" Gandalf gently lifting his staff.
"but just to be sure" the staff Gandalf use was slammed to the ground, Manifested a bright light from the tip Pulsating to its surrounding"
"well" Dilan asked hopefully if the light Gandalf made did something.
"forgive me Dilan, but there really is nothing out of the ordinary" shaking his head in gentle sympathy
"it's quite alright. maybe it's just all in my head" he said, a subtle chill of hopelessness settling over him.
"Don't worry im here maybe my presence could lessen the uneasiness you're feeling"
Gandalf comforted Dilan trying to cheer him up. Dilan decided to stay outside with Gandalf for a bit watching the stars in the beautiful night sky
End of Chapter
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