Under Attack!

Chapter 1:

They had left the Carrock behind them same as Beorn's hospitality. They were well rested and fed and there was nothing that could take away the good mood.

After the company marched a fair distance through high grass they stopped for a small break. Even though all of them seemed relieved their leader Thorin Oakenshield was sitting a little away cleaning his sword deep in thought. His nephews were chattering happily together with Dori, Nori, Ori, Bombur and Bofur. Oin and Gloin were lying on the ground obviously relaxing before they had to march on.

Bifur was talking to Balin when Thorin sensed a person standing behind him.

"Dwalin, what do you want?"

"I want nothing. You seem distracted. What are you thinking about?"

"There is something in the air, I can't describe it but I feel uneasy. We should move on as soon as possible."

"Ok, your senses have never been wrong. I will tell the company."

"No, let them rest. They need it. Most of them are not used to wander Middle Earth." The bitter tone in his words showed what he meant by that.

"Thorin, tell me, what is wrong?"

"Nothing, I will scout ahead and see if I can find anything." With that he got up quickly, sheathed his sword and strode away from the camp.

"What's the matter with him?" asked Balin who came to stand at his brother's side.

"Something's bothering him but he's not telling me anything."

"Brother, I am sure we are safe here. We left the Orcs way behind us and Beorn said he would make sure that no one's following us. Don't you trust the skin-changer?"

"I do, but Thorin's feeling never failed him. Not when Smaug came, not at the Mines of Moria not even on our way to the Ered Luin when we were ambushed by Orcs and Men. He always knew there was something wrong and I trust him with my life."

"I know brother."

Balin put a reassuring hand on Dwalin's shoulder.

Thorin was walking through the woods. Soon after he left Dwalin and the Camp behind he reached a forest. Oaks and maples lined the edge. Cautious steps brought him into the dim light and soon the branches of the trees closed out the sunlight. Not long after he entered the forest he felt being watched by someone. He did not go any further alarmed by what could linger behind the bushes and hidden in the shadows.

He stepped back nearly tripping over a root on the ground and made his way back to the edge of the forest and back to where the company was resting.

He could already hear their laughter when he reached the last trees. Everyone in this region will notice us when they do not stop laughing and giggling. He thought to himself. What good is it to find a covered spot when they keep screaming out where we are? Anyone in a mile knows that we are here! They should know that we are not safe here.

When he reached the company he immediately realized who was responsible for the noise.

Fili had Kili pinned to the ground and demanded: "Give up! I won!"

"No, a Durin never gives up. We fight to the end, there is always hope" When he looked up he met his uncles stern gaze.

"That's true uncle, isn't it?"

"Aye, it is but it is not good to tell everyone in a mile our position. You should know that!" Kili wriggled out under his brother who reached him a hand to stand up.

"We are sorry, uncle. We didn't mean to be so loud. It won't happen again" Fili said with his eyes cast to the ground.

"I hope so. Let's get a move on. I don't want to camp in open space tonight."

With a last glare at his nephews and Balin he grabbed his pack and strode off.

"Puh, he is certainly not in the best mood, is he?" Kili said to his brother.

"We should have known not to start a fight. Uncle, is right. There are things in these lands that no one knows and we should try not to get their attention."

"Yeah, but why is he glaring at us like that? Surely, it was wrong but it can't be so bad, can it?"

"I think he is concerned. Have you not noticed how distracted he was while we were all resting? And I saw him walking away, probably scouting ahead. That is always a sign that something worries him."

Hey guys,

this is my second story ever and I have no idea if it is good or not. So can you please send me a review and tell me what you think. :) Thank you very much.

I hope you enjoyed it.

I do not own "The Hobbit" nor the characters as much as I would like to. :)