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Ch 29 The Next Day

Whether the healer talked to his father or not, Thorin didn't care. It was late, hours after he had arrived back at Erebor and Lapis had been discovered, and he knew she was hungry. He had no idea what they had talked about or if she had succeeded in lying about her past. Approaching the door, he stared down the guards and waited for them to open it for him. It took a moment, and a shared glance, but they stepped to the side and opened the door for him, shutting it as soon as he was inside. He was more surprised they let him inside without a word, that Thrain hadn't told them to keep everyone out. Perhaps he saw no threat in Lapis, not that there really was, other than the fact she was a dragon.

Thorin looked around the dark room but didn't see his One anywhere. With a frown, he set the tray of food down and headed to the bathroom; if she wasn't by the fire then the next place would be the tub. It was dark in the other rooms and he left the door open, hoping the light of the fire would lend some assistance for him to see. Sure enough, she was in the large pool, floating on her back with her hair spread around her and belly protruding from the water.

She turned over in the water and looked directly at him, "Hello."

He couldn't help but to smile, an act she never failed to bring out in him. And then he remembered why he was angry earlier. "Why?"

Lapis swam to the edge and pulled herself up so she was halfway out of the water, watching as Thorin's eyes fell downwards. "I thought you wanted to introduce me to your people."

"Introduce yes," Thorin muttered. "Not be surprised by you walking up to them. What if they had hurt you?"

"From how you spoke of your people's treatment of their women, I thought I would be safe enough. So did your brother."

"He shouldn't have agreed." His eyes followed her movements as she climbed out of the tub and walked over to him.

"Are you mad at me?"

Thorin was trying to hold on to a small part of himself that was but failed terribly. She hadn't been malicious in her actions, that and the fact she was naked in front of him. His hands went to her stomach and caressed the skin, imagining what it would be like when their child was born. A shiver shook her body and made him step closer, his hands traveling up her body.

"Can you stay with me tonight?"

"No." The word was painful to say but true, he was positive if he stayed too long the guards would enter.

"Maybe I should've waited then," Her hands pulled at his shirts and dove under to run her fingers across the muscles clenching at her touch.

It was dark in the bath room but Thorin could see her eyes shining up at him. Looking at the door behind him that led to the main room, he questioned whether or not they would be able to hear them. As her fingers tucked into his pants, Thorin gritted his teeth and made his decision after spotting the unlit torch by the door. "Stay." He ordered while pulling her fingers from his waist and ran out of the room, snagging the torch, lit it and back to the bath room, closing the door firmly before locking it and hanging the torch back in its place. Lapis hadn't moved an inch, staring at him by the glow of the flame as his clothes fell to the ground.


*****yes there's a scene, let me know if you want it

Neither spoke for a few minutes and were startled when a knock fell on the bathroom door. Thorin felt his heart stop as he stared in horror at the locked door.

"It's me, the guards let me in as well."

Frerin. Thorin's head slammed back to the ground and groaned, thank Mahal it hadn't been anyone else.

"You might want to get dressed though, I'm not sure if anyone else is going to be coming to check on our newest resident."

Thorin looked at Lapis who was still on top of him straddling one leg, he could feel both of their fluids running down between them. "You need another bath, as do I."

"No."

He was amused at the short answer, "Why not?"

Lapis dragged her nose down his chest, breathing in deeply, and coming back up with her tongue slithering across his skin. Thorin started to harden again and sucked in a breath as she hovered over him, rubbing her center along his shaft and her hair falling around his head. "You smell like me, you aren't allowed to bath if I can't be with you."

Thorin grinned, she was marking him with her scent like an animal, and it was doing nothing to help motivate him to get them dressed. "I can't stay here and now I'm not allowed to bath, anything else?"

"Yes."

Her hips shifted and he slid into her easily, her hands planted on his chest for leverage as she rode him. Thorin groaned in pleasure, any other thoughts left his mind as his hands moved to her bouncing chest. This time it was quick, almost claiming in its nature, as Lapis dominated his body for herself. Her nails raked down his chest leaving red trails behind as she wrung every last drop from him. Her muscles quaked as she came after him and continued to move minutely on him to draw out the sensations. When she collapsed on his chest, another knock sounded.

"I can hear you two, get dressed."

Thorin snorted in laughter and hugged Lapis to him. "Okay, fine, I won't clean myself unless I'm with you or we are together again. Good?" He could have sworn she was purring at his words and smiled softly.

She didn't say anything when he wiped himself off and dressed, but Thorin knew she was annoyed. Not at him, but the situation. Lapis refused to clean herself at all and slid the dress over her head that had been given to her by Rhon. It was simple and draped her curves nicely, making him want to take it off again. Instead, Thorin kissed her again and unlocked the door, opening it to see the exasperated face of his brother.

"Did you know I was in here and decided to torture me?"

"You didn't have to listen."


Luckily, no one came to the room and the guards suspected nothing when Thorin and Frerin left that night. Without Lapis by his side, Thorin tossed around in his bed, unable to sleep. He was tempted to sneak over to her rooms, but he was certain there were guards watching her door through the night. Giving up on getting any rest, Thorin threw back his blanket and rolled out of bed. There was no way of knowing what time of morning it was without going through the tunnel and he didn't feel it was safe enough without Lapis here just in case. After pulling on clothes, Thorin left his rooms and looked in the direction of where his One was staying. There were different guards this time but it gave no clue to the time of day still since he didn't know their shift change.

Heaving a sigh, he took the stairs and halls to the dining hall, hoping it wasn't too early that there wouldn't be food there yet. Thankfully, he walked in as it was being finished set up and there were a few dwarves milling around; mostly sentries that watched the front gate. That meant the sun had recently risen. Having nothing to do, Thorin took his usual seat after gathering up some food and slowly ate, waiting for his father to arrive. The hall began to fill up with miners and tradesmen getting ready for their day and Frerin walked in looking around until he spotted Thorin, weaving his way to his brother.

"Have you eaten already?" Frerin looked around in question.

"Yes."

Worry lined the younger dwarf's brow, "How long have you been up?"

Thorin shrugged, "I'm not sure if I really slept."

Neither had to speak the reason aloud but both knew why. It was going to be a long time until Thorin was going to be able to sleep through the night again. Frerin opened his mouth to speak and was interrupted by a booming voice behind him.

"I hear congratulations is in order."

The brothers shifted to see Captain Gatik grinning broadly at Thorin, who frowned at the older dwarf.

"On what?"

"Don't try and dodge me lad, the whole kingdom knows of your One who arrived yesterday."

It shouldn't be surprising really, it was an unusual circumstance concerning Lapis, but still, the entire population of Erebor? Then Thorin paled. "Everyone."

"It is big news, a One of the line of Durin appearing, my men were gossiping like the women in Dale."

Thorin stared in at him in horror. Frerin frowned deeply at his brother, unable to discern what had him acting in such a way. "What is it?"

"Grandfather."

Frerin and Captain Gatik looked at each other, both understanding but for different reasons. She was an outsider, something Thror wasn't going to take lightly and if he attacked, well who knew how Lapis or Thorin would react.

"He wouldn't do anything…" Frerin tried to tell his brother but fell short, he couldn't be certain the King wouldn't try and get answers out of Lapis before he or Thorin got to her side.

"She is a dwarf, right?" The Captain asked, looking between the two.

"If only half, yes, I'm not sure." Thorin stood and searched the hall for his father or grandfather. "I'm going to bring her some food."

That meant Thorin was going to make sure Thror hadn't met her yet, and Frerin was certain Lapis would've eaten him if he tried to hurt her. He watched as Thorin gathered up a fair amount of food on his plate and swiftly leave the hall, ignoring the calls of Captain Gatik.

"Follow your brother and tell him to take the day off, it isn't often enough a dwarf meets his One. I'll tell your tutor where you are, but don't take too long."

Frerin eyed the warrior before nodding and taking off after his brother. Who was he to argue, even if it wasn't the Captain's place to give him orders. He caught up quickly with Thorin and the two sped through the halls and halted at the guards staring at them in front of the door. Thorin held up the food and the guards gave each other a look before opening the door for them. It was dark inside, no fire was lit, but both knew Lapis was more than capable of getting around with her night vision.

"Lapis?" Thorin called out softly. He heard a whisper of movement in front of him and then lips pressing on his. He nearly dropped the food when she bit him before stepping back.

"I missed you."

Frerin snorted, "One night, you haven't seen each other for one night. God forbid you don't see one another for a week again." He sighed at the darkness, "Can we light a torch or something?"

Sounds of steps and shuffling were heard before stones struck together and light blazed through the room. Lapis handed the torch to Frerin before taking the plate of food from Thorin. She was still wearing the night dress, or had redress, either way it was a miracle in the eyes of the brothers. Both had figured she would be naked again. One look at Thorin almost had Frerin laughing, his expression telling his disappointment at his dragon being covered. They sat in the arm chairs opposite of the couch Lapis was sprawled across, digging into the meat and fruit without concern for them.

"I should have grabbed something myself," Frerin muttered to Thorin. It hadn't crossed him mind when he ran after him. He blinked and flinched as something soft hit his chest and Frerin looked down to see the bread loaf sitting in his lap, jumping when an apple joined it without warning. He squinted at Lapis who wasn't paying any attention to him and then to Thorin who was smirking at him.

"Her motherly instincts are coming out, I would suggest not arguing and just eating."

Their peace was interrupted soon enough when the door opened again and Thrain entered, taking in his sons and Lapis who was still ignoring everyone.

"The King is requesting her presence at the Throne. I've brought some clothes for her to try on and a maid to help." Behind Thrain came one of the maids that had served their mother, and now Dis, with an armful of dresses. She bowed at the Prince's and waited for her next order. "When she is done eating, have her dressed the best you can. Thorin, Frerin, don't you have lessons to attend?"

"Captain Gatik gave Thorin the day off to celebrate finding his One and I was given extra time this morning," Frerin's sentence trailed off at the stare his father was giving him, "However I should be going." He stood and left, the apple tucked away in his pocket.

Thorin met his father's gaze steadily, "I'm not leaving her to talk with Grandfather alone."

Thrain almost smiled at the tone he was given. "I didn't have plans to leave her to be spoken to alone, but you may accompany her."


Meeting Thror next chapter, I meant for this chapter but it ran too long.