Eternity Is You

A/N- Hello again everyone. Welcome back to my story and thank you for supporting me by reading this.

Disclaimer- I do not own the Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings, but I do own my original ideas in this story and my lovely leading lady.

'Thoughts/inner self'

Khuzdul

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Chapter 4:

Damage Control

When he returned to the clearing to collect his clothes, mere moments after he'd left, Thorin was shocked to find all of the company including Gandalf bunched together. They looked as though they were surrounding something.

Quickly dressing he made his way over and gripped the shoulder of the first person he reached, "Gloin, what is going on?" The dwarf turned to him with wide worry filled eyes. "It's the hobbit, she's fainted but we cannot seem to rouse her."

Narrowing his eyes at that, Thorin shoved Gloin as well as everyone else in his way aside as he stepped into the makeshift circle. He froze at what he saw. Gandalf had removed her from the sack she'd been placed in and had placed his cloak over her. Her face was pale and Gandalf was muttering words he didn't understand as he ran his hand over her forehead and face.

Kneeling and trying not to sound too hostile, Thorin asked, "what is wrong with her?" "The Trolls broke several of her ribs; she's been bleeding internally this whole time. Her body finally just gave out on her and she collapsed. I am merely tending to what wounds I can, it won't heal her completely. It will at least take care of the gravest of her wounds."

Thorin felt his vision go red at Gandalf's words, both he and the wolf were enraged by the trolls and both wished they still lived so they could rip the trolls apart for even touching their woman. He took a deep breath and forced down his rage even as he shifted closer. "Can she be moved?" Gandalf just nodded his head and Thorin took that moment to pull Tansy into his arms.

Once everyone was standing, Gandalf looked at the trolls once more, "they must have come down from the mountains. Although they couldn't have traveled in daylight." Thorin caught on to what Gandalf was referring to, "then there must be a cave nearby. Dwalin, take Fili and Kili. Scout the area."

Dwalin nodded his head, sparing a brief look at Tansy before he led both Kili and Fili from the clearing. He then turned to the others, "Bifur, Bofur, Gloin, go back to camp and pack everything up, I want to get out of here as soon as we are able." The three of them all nodded and hurried from the clearing.

Dori, Ori, and Nori approached him and knowing what they were going to ask he pointed to the ponies, "hurry and get them all gathered. We need to be ready to go quickly." Another set of nods and all that remained in the clearing sidled up closer to Thorin and Tansy.

Oin pulled out a small vial and held it beneath Tansy's nose, a couple of moments passed and she jerked awake. "What happened?" Her voice was slurred and she curled closer to Thorin, her hand even moving to grip at his arm tightly.

"You fainted lass, we tried to rouse you but in the end it took Gandalf's magic and Oin's medicine to make it so." Balin smiled at her and the hobbit smiled back in slight confusion. "Where's the wolf? I...I need to thank it." Tansy's voice was low but everyone heard her. Thorin shifted a little, his wolf yipping like a puppy at her mentioning it. Tansy looked up at him at that her eyes unfocused, a silly smile on her lips. "Thank you."

Thorin was about to respond when Dwalin returned, all eyes turned towards him. "Thorin, we've found the cave." Nodding at that, Thorin looked about. "Gather your things everyone we are going to take a look at this cave."

Tansy moved to get out of his arms but Thorin tightened his grip, at this she fell still. He then proceeded to carry her to the cave, not once letting her down or go. The hobbit didn't seem to mind though as she shifted a little closer to him, her nose close to his neck. As they reached the cave he gave it a narrowed look, the smell alone was enough to have him almost cringing in pain from the scent alone.

Knowing he needed to look inside and not wanting to subject Tansy to such a thing, Thorin looked around and seeing that Kili was staying far away from the entrance he made up his mind. "Kili come here." His nephew came scurrying over his nose twitching at the pain of the scent, "yes Uncle?" Thorin held out Tansy, who looked confused and dazed still.

Kili looked between them before he nodded and took her into his arms. Thorin looked at Tansy as he stroked her cheek, "I will be right back." She sluggishly nodded her head as she settled against Kili's chest. Thorin closed his eyes and turned away, moving into the cave.

Tansy watched him disappear and she let out a hitching breath, "he'll be right back, don't worry." "I'm not; just tired...everything...hurts." Her voice even sounded strained to her own ears. "Just rest then, you'll be safe." She smiled at his words and let herself drift off, hoping that when she woke Thorin would have returned.

While Tansy slept Thorin and the others explored the cave. Thorin found a cache of weapons, stashed one for himself and then saw a small dagger. It was jeweled and made of the finest silver; he immediately decided it would be appropriate for Tansy.

Having found all he wanted from the cave he turned and began the trek back out. His nose was burning from the power of the stench of the cave, he looked briefly at the other's who were burying gold and growled. "Come on, we're leaving." He then stomped back out of the cave.

He took a deep breath of the fresh air and even his wolf breathed a sigh of pure relief. That smell had been nearly overwhelming. Once sure his nostrils were clear of the smell, he turned and walked over to where Kili now sat with the small hobbit woman curled up against his chest. She looked to be asleep so he softened his steps as he neared. Breathing in her pleasant scent all the way.

"How does she fare?" Kili looked up at him with a pained look, "I am not sure uncle. She said she was in pain, that everything was hurting her. I believe she may need a more extensive healing than that of Gandalf and Oin."

Thorin growled at this, knowing just what kind of extensive healing his nephew was referring too. "It is not likely we shall encounter any elves on this part of the journey. We shall have to do our best for her." Kili looked skeptical but Thorin ignored the look as he reached down to pick Tansy up, only to whirl with his hand on his sword as something came crashing into the clearing.

"Thieves! Murder! Disaster!" The voice echoed throughout the clearing as an elderly man all in brown came to a sliding stop, his rabbits twitching as they stilled their movements. Tansy had jerked awake at the noise and hissed in pain as she clutched at her side. Thorin spared her a quick glance before focusing upon the new arrival.

Thorin eyed the rabbits for a moment forcing down a growl at the sight of a possible fresh meal. His wolf was pushing the edge of his control. For some reason it seemed to think fresh meat would help their female. Even though it might, Thorin knew this wasn't the time to think of food.

Gandalf stepped forward and smiled, "why Radagast the brown. A surprise encountering you here of all places." The other man turned at the sound of his name and immediately approached the other wizard. "Gandalf, I've been searching for you. Something dire is upon us."

Gandalf narrowed his eyes even as he gripped the other wizard by the shoulder and steered him away. While they conversed Tansy cooed at the rabbits and Thorin was hard pressed to keep his wolf from just going for one. He could see by the strained looks on his nephew's faces that they felt the same as well. Denying one's blood-thirst was difficult to do and could stress one greatly.

Then they heard the howls and all three stiffened. Moments later the others began to hear them and someone asked if it was a wolf. Thorin almost scoffed at that but held back as Bofur replied, "wolf, no that's not a wolf."

Thorin growled as he whirled to start giving orders, only to be stopped when Gandalf rushed over to him. "Who did you tell of your plans?!" Blinking in surprise, Thorin growled at Gandalf instead. "No one! They must have followed our scent."

Gandalf narrowed his eyes at that, "you are sure you didn't tell anyone?" Thorin crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes, "I am sure. Those cursed wargs have strong noses, I am certain that they scented us." Gandalf read what Thorin had failed to say, 'me and my nephews.'

"We need to leave," Thorin turned to issue orders when Gloin came running, his cheeks red from exertion. "The ponies, they've bolted." Bofur popped in at that, "we're surrounded Thorin." Cursing under his breath, Thorin narrowed his eyes only to freeze when the brown wizard locked eyes with him. "I'll distract them Gandalf."

"They will overrun you Radagast." Radagast rolled his eyes, "these are Roscabell Rabbits, I'd like to see them keep up." Gandalf smiled at that while Thorin looked between the two in confusion. "Good luck Radagast!" All eyes turned to the small hobbit female from where she was standing, which to Thorin's great surprise was right next to him. 'Now when did she get over here and how did I not notice?'

Once the wizard had disappeared with his sleigh, Thorin motioned the company into tighter ranks and they began to make their way quickly through what remained of the forest. Seeing nothing but mostly open and flat land, Thorin knew they would have to risk it. They couldn't go back.

Silently he motioned Gloin and Bifur to take the lead with Gandalf. Kili he motioned to the rear and Fili he directed to watch over the hobbit. He knew if he kept her close she'd distract him and he needed a clear head to lead them at the moment. Sniffing the air and scenting the wargs and wizards rabbits to their flank, he gave the go ahead and they began to run.

They moved over the hills and around bends and rocky formations, Gandalf motioned them to and fro. Several times they stopped waiting for Radagast and the Orc pack to rush past them. In the end Thorin stopped the company before they ran past a large outcropping of rocks. He could smell the Orc pack closing in on them.

They were running out of options. Hearing the noise before it reached them; Thorin motioned Kili to shoot the oncoming warg. He killed it but the rider screeched before they could dispose of it. Cursing under his breath at this, Thorin looked to Gandalf. Only there was no Gandalf.

Growling deeply in frustration and anger at this, Thorin whirled towards the others, "Run!" So they ran for a good few minutes, darting over the hills before them and dodging the oncoming Warg's. They hadn't gotten very far before they became surrounded.

Coming to a stop once more Thorin took in their situation. Gandalf was gone, they had nowhere to run, deciding to do what he could Thorin prepared himself to transform once more. Only a voice shouted from behind him, he looked and saw it was Fili.

Tansy was on her knees next to him, panting heavily and clutching at her chest. Feeling his protective instincts rise at this, Thorin sprinted over and turned to guard his female. One of the Wargs leapt towards them, this one without a rider. Thorin easily dispatched it with his sword only to have another leap in as well; Fili went for it but only wounded it.

Cursing Thorin finished it off. He bore down as more began to attack, "This way you fools! This way!" Hearing Gandalf's voice, Thorin stabbed at the Orc before him before whirling to scoop Tansy up into his arms. She jerked and let out a whimper of pain. 'Female hurt, must protect.' Thorin growled once more as his wolf clawed for freedom. Its desire to rip apart the threats surrounding them was almost overwhelming.

But he sprinted towards the small cave that Gandalf was beckoning them towards. He could sense traces of elven magic coming from the spot, but he didn't care. Tansy needed help and they all needed to get away from the Orc pack. "Move now! Everyone! Kili!"

Obeying his shouted command, the entire company began running towards the wizard. Kili seemed hesitant before he stashed his bow and ran towards them as well. Thorin handed Tansy to Fili and let his nephew take the hobbit down into the cave while he stood guard, waiting for Kili to catch up. Once he had and slid down to join the others, Thorin allowed his wolf to do what it demanded, knowing it would serve to assist them this time.

He tilted back his head and let loose and earsplitting howl, sending out a warning to the approaching Warg's and anyone or anything else in the immediate area. Several of the approaching Wargs slew down in their pursuit and Thorin took that moment to leap down into the cave to join the others. A horn sounded moments after and Thorin could scent the approaching horses and Elves.

Dwalin and Bofur egged the others on down the path before them and when they all turned to look at him, Thorin reluctantly gave the nod. He knew this might be the only chance Tansy would have to be healed completely. He just hoped as he took her trembling form from Fili that the elves would be welcoming, considering.

A/N- Next time Rivendell. I hope that I did the flight scene well; I did try to change it up a little.

I will be looking forward to what you all have to say.

And as always...

May the Fluff Be With You!

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