Author: LadyKiera

for: Hyperballad

A/N: I do not own the Hobbit nor their characters. Hyperballad this is for you ;)

Description: 2 years after the BOFA Erebor is reclaimed Thorin is King under the mountain along with his royal Consort Bilbo Baggins and life couldn't be more happier...that is until they discovered there are traitors amongst them planning to kill. Who is it and can they find the traitor or traitors in time? Not to mention they will get help from the most unlikely source.

Middle Earth, a beautiful world to behold, but deadly if you were ever run into trouble. In the far east, stood the kingdom known as Erebor, home to the dwarves and home to Thorin Oakenshield, King under the mountain and his company. Along with Bilbo Baggins of the shire, who stayed and became husband and consort to Thorin. It has been two years since the BOFA, where Thorin and his nephews Fili and Kili almost lost their lives, all due to the Arkenstone and the Dwarven sickness, gold lust. Thorin has since then tossed the Arkenstone into a vault, deep under the mountain so it would not be disturbed, or see the surface again.

Bilbo was rising for the day, his husband and king had already left for an early meeting with the council members. The council members he knew were not too thrilled at having him as the consort to the king, but it only seemed to be only those who did not like it. The other dwarves are happy and thrilled to have the savior of their kingdom married to the king. They are happy to see their king happy and joyful once again. Bilbo shook his head, clearing all his thoughts. He smiled when he looked down at the ring on his left hand and sighed happily.

He loved Thorin dearly, and he would do anything to stay at his side. He would even give up his life for him. Bilbo got out of bed, and changed into his day clothes before he went into their private kitchen to begin making himself some breakfast and a pot of tea to go along with it. He sat quietly at the table just eating and drinking the tea. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't even realize that he wasn't alone, nor did he see the shadow that came over him until he was startled by a hand on his shoulder. Bilbo jumped and looked up into the eyes of his husband, who was smiling down at him. Bilbo clutched his heart, willing it to stop beating for a moment then stood and hugged his love, slapping his chest playfully.

"Thorin Oakenshield, you great brute of a Dwarf! You scared me half to death," Bilbo cried out playfully. Thorin chuckled while wrapping his arms around his beloved.

"My apologies dear heart, I did not mean to scare you," Thorin stated.

"It is alright, but please do not sneak up on me! It would not do me any good, nor you for that matter, if I died of fright" Bilbo purred while kissing his husband.

"Mmmm, No it would not" Thorin grinned as he kissed Bilbo back happily. They kissed for what seemed like forever until Thorin drew back with a sigh, "I wish I could stay, but I am only on break at the moment, so now I must go," Thorin informed him regretfully.

"I know, I'm just happy that I got to see you. I love you," Bilbo smiled lovingly up at him, and Thorin smiled back, while stroking his cheek.

"It is time for me to leave. I will see you later tonight my love," Thorin said. With that, he kissed Bilbo one last time and left to head back to the throne room. Bilbo watched his love go and sighed, oh how he loved him.

It wasn't even mid afternoon when Bilbo found himself strolling the court yard with a book in hand. He walked over to one of the trees sat himself down, opened the book and began reading. He has been married to Thorin for two glorious years now and he still didn't know all of the language, so he sought himself to read and learn it. Bilbo had only been reading for a good 15 minutes when he suddenly felt like he was being watched, he quickly looked up and looked around but saw no one, so he shrugged it off and went back to reading.

No need to get himself worked up over his imagination. About 20 minutes later his light was blocked by a shadow, and he looked up from his reading. His breath caught in his throat as he caught sight of the two hooded figures looming over him. One of the figures reached down and grabbed him, causing Bilbo to shriek out and fight back. He gave a sharp kick to the leg of the man, making him drop Bilbo. Bilbo took the opportunity to run. He looked back as the two gave chase. Turning around Bilbo hurried around the corner and bumped into not only Dwalin, but Kili and Fili as well, sending him back on his butt.

"Uncle Bilbo! Are you alright?" Kili asked, offering a hand in assistance. Bilbo took his hand, and was quickly pulled up. That's when a guard came around the corner.

"Consort Baggins, are you alright your highness?" he asked

"Yes I'm alright now" Bilbo assured him, although his tone was not entirely reassuring.

"Are you certain? I heard you scream and came to investigate," The guard asked. He was concerned for the Halfling. He was the king's consort, and it was his duty to protect him.

"Y-yes, I promise I'm alright now" Bilbo stated.

"What happened? Ya' came around the corner so fast that ye didn't even have time to stop before runnin' into us" Dwalin inquired. Bilbo quickly looked around the corner, but the two hooded figures were gone. He sighed leaning against the wall, and sank down. He was relieved to say the least.

"Uncle Bilbo?" Fili asked.

"I-I was being chased" Bilbo finally said after a few minutes of silence.

"What?!" the Durin heirs cried out in outrage and shock. The mere thought that someone within the kingdom would do so was enough to drive them into fury.

"By whom?" Fili demanded to know.

"I don't know! I never saw their faces, they had hoods. One of them grabbed me, so I screamed, kicked him, and then ran. That's when I bumped into you all, and I'm glad I did too" Bilbo stated.

Dwalin was furious as Kili and Fili. No one messed with their burglar. They loved Bilbo, he was family to them. And as with all Dwarf families, if you mess with one you mess with them all. "Let's go," Was all Dwalin said before he turned. All three followed quickly, wondering where he was going until they came to the throne room and Bilbo reached out to stop him.

"Dwalin no. We mustn't disturb Thorin," Bilbo said panicking. The last thing he needed was to disturb Thorin with this.

"Yes we must, and we will," Dwalin growled out. He turned and threw open the doors, causing everyone in the room to turn and over at the resounding slam.

"Forgive the interruption my king, but we have an urgent matter," Dwalin stated, bowing to Thorin.

"No need to bow my friend. Now, what is this urgent business you speak of? " Thorin inquired.

"Someone attacked Bilbo and- " Dwalin did not even get the chance to finish his sentence.

"WHAT?!" Roared Thorin. He was up and off the throne in mere seconds. Dwalin would have smirked had the matter not been so serious.

"Aye! He ran into us as he came around the corner with a frightened look on his face. The guard even came running saying he heard the scream," Dwalin stated. Thorin moved around Dwalin to where Kili and Fili, along with Bilbo were standing. Thorin gathered Bilbo into his arms and held him close.

"Are you alright my love?" Thorin asked in a hoarse whisper. Bilbo clung to him and nodded. He hadn't noticed until now that he was crying. "It's alright. You're safe now, and I intend to keep you that way," Thorin murmured soothingly. He looked up and over at Balin. "Balin I want you, Dwalin, along with spy master Nori to check the palace. Whoever attempted to harm Bilbo couldn't have gotten far." They were already off to do as ordered nearly before Thorin had finished speaking.

"What should we do, uncle?" Kili asked.

"You two take Bilbo back to the room and guard him with your life. I still need to finish this meeting, but rest assured I'll be along shortly" Thorin told them. They nodded, each of them taking one of Bilbo's arms, before leaving for the room. Thorin knew he could trust those two. He knew that Kili and Fili would give their lives for Bilbo and he was grateful for it.

Kili and Fili pushed opened the door, Fili going in first to check around and make sure no one was inside the room. He gave a signal saying 'all clear' before Kili pushed Bilbo into the room following close behind and securing the door. Both Fili and Kili took their job seriously. They loved their uncle and would do anything and everything in their power to keep him safe. Bilbo sighed, he knew he wasn't going to be going anywhere for a while to come. So he grabbed one of the books that he hadn't lost, sat by the fire and began reading while waiting for Thorin to get back. Whoever tried to kidnap Bilbo would strike again he knew that, but was unaware of the certain events that were about to take place. Events that would change many lives.