Bilbo, who is on a ridge scouting out the surrounding area, spots a massive bear stalking them nearby, and returns to inform the group of the bear's presence. Twelve months later, Thorin and his company are being pursued by Azog and his Orc party down the Carrock following the events of the previous film. He must secretly go there without waking the dragon therefore a stealthy burglar is needed to steal his jewel back. It is at the Lonely Mountain which the great dragon Smaug conquered from the dwarves. Gandalf advises Thorin that getting the gem called Arkenstone would persuade the Dwarves to follow him. He met with Gandalf the Grey, who warns Thorin that someone is trying to assassinate him. On a rainy evening, in Bree, Thorin Oakenshield discreetly arrives at the Prancing Pony. Plot Prologue, (to Hobbit part one, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey')
