THE PROTECTOR

Therotically everything started when he was kidnapped by Orcs, but it actually started when he was born. A small kid grew and grew until he became a really tall, beardless dwarfling. Kili was playing with his wooden sword next to his house in Blue Mountains. His friend Kerli has just left, but Kili wanted to practise a litte longer. He stopped and glanced to his left, where, quite far away from him, his uncle Thorin was practising with his older brother Fili. Fili was an heir to the throne, if they ever reclaim Erebor, so Thorin always paid more attention to his skills and behaviour, at least till few weeks later.

...14 YEARS AGO...

'Kili! Where are you?' shouted Thorin.

'What I did wrong today, huh?' thought Kili, but never dared to say that aloud, the only thing he said was 'In my rooom!'.

Thorin opened the door and looked around; no Fili. Satisfied, he came in.

'So, your sword skills still haven't gotten better, have they?' There was that sarcastic tune in it, which Kili hated.

'I think they did.. But I'm much better with bow.' Kili tried to stay calm.

'BOWS ARE FOR ELVES, YOU IDIOT! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT?!' Thorin lost his temper really quickly this time, he was shouting like crazy, he scolded Kili like he was 20 years old, even though Kili was about to turn adult in 2 years. Now he knew what's coming and, truthfully, he knew he's not gonna react to it, although he kept promising himself that next time he will at least block it. After that thought, he got really dizzy. He opened his eyes and saw heavily breathing Thorin standing above him, fist covered in blood.

'Pathetic' murmured Thorin as he left the room.

Kili was still lying on the floor, unable to move. He didn't even feel it this time.. Mahal, why is he lying to himself? Of course he did. He thought he can get used to this, but as Thorin kept repeating 'pathetic, shameful, dishonor' he fell apart. He couldn't punch him back, that would be even worse that taking the beating, but how on Earth is he supposed to live with someone, who keeps doing it? First, Thorin was reasoning this punishment, but as time passed Kili noticed, that his uncle really enjoyed it, after a stressful day he had his boxing sack. Kili lost all of his confidence and became quieter. He never told anobody about that, he couldn't imagine all the shame he would feel then.

...NOW…

Kili woke up. This bloody nightmares could end, they definetely weren't up lifting. He looked around tent at his companions.

'Kili, for how long are you about to sleep, eh?' asked Bogien. Bogien was his friend for the longest, they spent together four years in Orcs' dungeons. After their escape, they run into a group of six dwarves, who were either lost or escaped from Orcs as well. Only three of them lasted and were venturing with Kili and Bongin, that is: Alsatir, Falamhir, Floin. Falamhir was the oldest of them, while Bongin and Kili were the youngest of the group. At first the eldest was their leader, but under many circumstances Kili was chosen. Some would ask, why didn't they come back home? None of them wanted. They created some kind of a rebellious group of dwarves. They found a huge, broken ship, somehow crashed into a tree. With a lot of time and effort they created a colony, where sometimes they gave shelter to those who were lost in the woods. After two years, people from a humans' kingdom called Rahan got interested in their settlement. Rahan was few miles away from The 5's colony...

…ONE YEAR AGO…

'Open up, those who live here! We're coming in peace! King of Rahan, Theodin, wants to speak to your leader!' shouted one of Rahan's knights.

The gate was opened and Riders of Rahan with their king entered. View was somehow breath – taking, probalby because only five dwarves manged to create a little colony, using wood and and old ship wreck. There were few houses, wells and a stable.

After introductions were done, The 5 and king of Rahan talked about their future as allies.

'My dear fellows, I really appreciate all the kindness from you, but let's get to the point. Maybe one more question before that.. You said, that it's all been bulid by you, so, if you don't mind me asking, how long did it take for five dwarves to raise up a village?' King was absolutely amazed at craft and hard work company showed.

'We had a little help, from those who stopped by.' Kili was careful with his word, for he wasn't sure about king's intentions.

'How so?'

'You see, King Theodin, people get lost here and there, now and then, and so they need help, that's where we showed up and offerred shelter, rest and food for help in building up our colony.' Kili spoke in monotony, but it didn't seem to bother Theodin.

'Well, I think I'll move to the point. We want an alliance between us. You give my army shelter from time to time, and we can assure you protection, supplies..' Theodin casted a glance at Kili whose face was an unreadable mask.

'I don't think that's why youre here. Since I told you about people passing and stopping by I noticed you changed your plans. It was written all over your face. Do you need people for your army?' that surprised not only Theodin but also Kill's companions. How did he know? Well, Kili, after all this years, managed to become quite observant. He saw that glimpse in Theodin's eyes at the mention of possible help of more than five dwarves, he probably expected more of them here in the first place. Besides, lack of people in his colony sometimnes really bothered him too. After all, the more people they have, the quicker and easier the work becomes.

'I think I underrated you, Master Dwarf.' Theodin now showed with everything he had how his respect toward the dwarves rose.

'I think we can have an agreement here..' Kili already formed a plan in his head.

Since that time Rahan and Dwarves colony are strong allies. Kili's plan was to maginfy everything in their Colony, which also became the name for their settlement. Again, their focus was on gaining more and more dwarves rather than naming place where they live. Now, year from the beginning of an alliance, Colony consists of 24 dwarves of different age, all of them are males, for they didn't want to risk any females' or dwarflings' lives. And as their leader – Kili.

Meanwhile, in Blue Mountains was formed a company of twelve dwarves, joined by a hobbit called Bilbo Baggins and a wizard known as Gandalf the Grey.