[Mattius]

With the fire completly dead, Borin shivered uncomfortably in his sleep and turned over. Mattius half opened one eye but stayed still. 'Must be late,' he thought. He looked over to where Radagast was but it seemed even he had finally decided to go to sleep. He closed tried to go back to sleep again but half thought something was wrong. He opened his eyes and sat up slightly on his elbows seeing the shivering figure of Calentoliel without Endereth beside her.
"Ender?" He whispered. She was stood at the foot of the cave and Mattius stood up and silently walked over to her. He placed his hand on her shoulder and she turned around.
"Whats wrong?" he asked. She didn't need to answer for Mattius could now hear the scratching of claws on the roof above them.
"Radagast, Calentoliel, everyone up now!!" Radagast was up in a flash with his mysterious companion following almost as quick. They reached the opening and heard the claws.
"Borin," the wizard started, "put our hobbit friend somewhere safe." Radagast and Rothallë stood side by side with Calentoliel just behind them. The snow was falling thickly now and it was hard to see more than a few feet from the cave's entrance.
"Get ready, hardern you hearts, we are about to face Fear." They all looked at Mattius save Endereth who understood him. Nevertheless, they all drew their weapons.

[ September 12, 2002: Message edited by: Mattius ]