AN: I don't own any of the Hobbit characters I am just taking them out of Tolkien's toy box and playing with them.
Twelve Lords a Leaping.
Bilbo laughed softly as he read the list of names and an idea popped into his head. Thorin would agree to it as he wouldn't have to take part, Kili might pout at not being allowed to join in and Balin may kill him, but it would be worth it. If they objected too much he could always claim it was a hobbit tradition, and since he would be joining in would they help him.
Thorin agreed with a delighted laugh and while Kili sulked for a couple of days he did finally agree it would be much more fun watching. Thorin managed to get the rest of the company on board and Dain's son was easy to convince, especially when he saw it as a chance to do something Fili couldn't. Dain gave into peer pressure and so on the mid-summer celebrations Fili and Kili wandered into the centre of Erebor's great hall, a length of rope between them. Bilbo's laugh caught the attention of many and as he started to jump the rest of the gathering turned to watch. Dwalin joined him next, the sheer childish joy on the warrior's face causing the hobbit to bite his lip. Dori was next in line, followed closely by Nori and Ori. Slowly and surely the remaining seven dwarves who had been roped into the stunt joined them. Bilbo caught Thorin's eye and the king rose, his deep voice rolling around the room. "Ladies and Gentle dwarves I give you Twelve Lords a Leaping."