Well Thorin and company are officialy getting ready to rob the armory in Laketown. I hope everyone is enjoying the story so far. With Durins Day fast approaching I need to get my Dwarves to the mountain and slay a dragon. Please review positive or negative let me know how I am doing? Once again thank you for following Thorin and Philicia Between Two World's. Now on with the story. Sincerely Durinsdaughter2469
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Chapter 33-Laketown
Bard pulled up to a dock and started dumping the barrels over ,the dwarves and hobbit tumbling out onto the wooden planks. "Get your hands off I need no help from you!" Dwalin roared as he slipped out of the barrel. Bard wistled and tossed a few coins to the two men in the boat right in front of them. "You can tell The master I'm done for the day." Bard said as he hurried the dwarves out of sight. There were people sitting on the benches as they passed by."You didn't see them, they were never here"Bard said tossing them some of the gold coins."The fish you can have for nothing"He added. "What is this place?"Bilbo asked his eyes taking in the delapidated buildinga all around them."This Master Baggins. is the world of men." Thorin answered for him his tone filled with discust. Thorin was at the front of the group followed by Balin and Dwalin and the rest were making sure that Bilbo was able to keep up. "Follow me"Bard said . Suddenly they were set upon by Guards . The dwarves being skilled fighters that they were quickly dispatched the guards dragging them into a tent and covering the bodies with what ever they could find. Bard went to speak to a guard and after he had left in a huff Bard said. "Quickly come with me." The company turned a corner and then a boy was running to Bard "Bain", Bard said embracing the youth."Da, our house, it's being watched!" He said. Bard turned around and looked at Thorin his quick wit hatching a plan to get the dwarves inside unseen. "Bain return to the house and tell your sisters to get every piece of dry clothing they can find and lot's of blanket's ready, and some hot soup I am hungry." Bard said the last part rather loudly acting as normal as possible. "You will have to swim just follow the pipe up and someone will be there to help you inside." With that Bard left them there and walked up the steps of his house as he did every day. "Da where have you been?" Tilda asked coming to hug her father. Sigrid was behind her. "What's going on Da?" she asked. Bain said gather blanket's and clothe's and hot food." Bard made sure everything was ready when they heard a knock down below in the bathroom. "Bain , let them in."Bard said. Bain ran down the steps and Sigrid was right behind him she stopped halfway down tho. Dwalin was the first to pop his head up he lifted the rim and spit out some water. " If you tell anyone of this I swearI'll." "Da?"Sigrid called." Why are there dwarves coming out of our toilet?" " Will they bring us luck?"Tilda added as her eye's counted thirteen of them and a small person she had never seen before. Tilda and Sigrid passed out dry clothes and blankets for the company. Fili couldn't take his eye's of the young woman with the golden , Bard had called her. After everyone had changed and wrapped themselves in blankets Bards two daughters came around with steaming hot bowls of chicken and noodle soup. "It's not much but it will warm your insides up." "Thank you lass." Balin said graciously taking the hot soup from her hand. Thorin had refused his when Sigrid had tried to hand him some however he did accept the hot tea she offered. "Can I get anything else for you and your companions?" Sigrid asked polietly coming up to Thorin. "No, thank you ,your kindness is most appreciated. " Sigrid next went to the dwarf with the golden hair . "Do you need more soup?" She asked Fili blushing all over. "Yes Thank you." He answered turning his blue orbes on her. Sigrid went to the kitchen and filling his bowl handed him more food. "Your leader seems as if he has a lot on his mind." She quietly said to Fili. "My uncle is missing someone ,we had to leave her behind. He is very worried about her." "Oh I'm sorry." She said. Just then Tilda came up to her saying they had to get their baths and get everything ready for their guest. The late afternoon sun was just starting to make her decent over the mountain as Thorin stared out the window he had his back to everyone not wanting to show the raw emotion that was so visible on his face. Balin came up beside him. "You musn't lose hope laddie she would be here if she could." Thorin turned his face to the old dwarf and the moisture that had been held back slowly began to wet his face. Thorin wiped his eye's with his sleeve his heart feeling the hurt and distance seperating them. Thorin had deceided that if Philicia was not here by the time the mountain was reclaimed he would go to Mirkwood and strangel the Elven King himself.
The boat that was carrying Philicia across the lake docked at the center of the city and she was helped off by Larson and Sam. "Thank you so very much I will never forget your kindness." She told them as she was handed her bag. Philicia slung the heavy duffel bag over her shoulder and made her way to the town square. "Excuse me." She tapped a woman on the shoulder. "Aye dear what may I a be helpin you with?"The gruffy lady asked her. "I am looking for the house of Bard?" She softly asked. The lady pointed to the house of the bardgeman and Philicia thanked her then took off at a run hoping Thorin had already arrived. She climbed the stairs and knocked on the door. Thorin had went to the other side of the house and was pulling back the sheer drape when there was a soft rap on the door. Sigrid walked over and opened it staring at the person covered in a heavy elvish cloak. "Is this the home of Bard? " The woman asked. "Who are you?" Sigrid asked cautiously. "Oh please tell me they have gotten here safely?" The woman asked. She suddenly pulled down the hood of her cloak Thorin at that moment turned and faced the door. "Philicia" He gasped as Sigrid stepped aside hearing the dwarf's heavy boots behind her. Thorin fell to his knees as Philicia collapsed into his arm's sob's bursting from her as tears streamed down her face. Thorin caring not who saw covered Philicias face with kisses. "Lady Philicia!" Bilbo cried out.. "You made it." The company all came and embraced her questions pouring from their mouths. "Hang on a sec and I will tell you all."Thorin helped her up and into a chair as the company and Bard's daughters surrounded her. "How did you escape?" Gloin asked. "I didn't, he, he set me free and Legolas and Tauriel escourted me a far as the lake and even had a nice man and his grandson bring me here." Sigrid handed her some hot tea and soup as Thorin changed places with Philicia sitting her on his knees his arm's wrapped around her. "The Elf King was going to let you all go but you escaped before he could give the order." There were huffs and murmers amoung the dwarves at her statement and few Khazadul curse words she knew for certain. "Why would Thranduil do that?" Thorin asked . "Well let's just say I provided him with a history lesson." Thorin smirked at that as he made a mental note to ask Philicia later about what she told The Elven King. "Master Bard May I present The Lady Philica Anderson of Wodland Hills." Thorin turned Philicia around as Bard came and gave her a quick bow. "These are my Children Bain ,Sigrid and Tilda" Bard patted his son on the back and hugged his two daughters. "Pleased to meet you." Philicia said embracing the children. They all ate more soup and then readied themselves for bed. Bain took the room with his father and the girls took Bain's room so Philicia could have their room."If you need anything just let me know?" Sigrid said getting some clothes for tonight and tomorrow. "Thank you very much." Philicia answered the girl. Philicia had noticed that Sigrid was quite taken with Fili and she had deceided to talk to her about it as soon as she could. Philicia was just getting ready to turn out the light when there was a soft knock on the door. She knew who it was before she even got up. "Thorin." She breathed out as the Dwaven King stood in the door frame."May I come in?" He asked. Philicia gave no reply just grabbed him by his shirt and pulled him into the room and to her arms quietly kicking the door shut. "Mahal, I have missed you so much." Thorin gasped pulling her into his arm's slowly backing her up till they fell upon the small double bed. "I wasn't sure he would ever let me go ,I thought I was going to go crazy in that place." She cried into Thorin's shoulder. No more words were needed as hungry mouths met and hands began to wander. Thorin rolled Philicia on her side drawing her close to him. "Mahal help me I am never letting you out of my sight again." He breathed taking in the scent of honeysuckle in her hair. Thorin let his finger trace the outline of her lip before cupping his calloused fingers behind her nape bring their lips together once more. Thorin brushed his tongue against her lips as she sucked it inside her mouth . A deep groan escaped his mouth as she sucked his tounge deepening the kiss."Oh gawd Thorin I missed you so so much!" Philicia said pulling away taking a breath. "And I you, I thought to never to see you again." He sighed capturing her lip's once more. Philicia wanting to feel all of Thorin against her reached down and tugged at the him of his shirt. He immediatly understood what she was asking and sat up pulling the shirt off. Her fingers traced the line of black curly hair that spread out from the middle and disappeared into his breeches. He sucked in a breath and let it out with a hiss then a soft groan." Do you know what you are doing to me, my heart?" Thorin asked as Philicia laid soft kisses over the hair covering his bare chest." Ahhh." A soft moan escaped his lip's "Mahal." Thorin groaned throwing his head back. She chose that moment to press her mouth to the hollow spot on his neck and suck the thick skin gently swirling her tounge over the wet spot her mouth had left. "Oh my love please be careful my control is not what it should be. I will come undone if you keep that up." Thorin's eyes had turned from a deep blue to almost black as she purred into his ear. His hands came under her nightgown and closed around her bare breast's. "How does that feel my love?" He asked as his thumbs flicked over her already hardening nipples."Oh Thorin this is insanity." She gasped at his touch. "Indeed", he said unlacing the strings on her gown and taking her nipple into his mouth sucking it gently. Philicia thought she was going to scream when his other hand slid it's way down her side and to her inner thigh finding the soft curls that guarded her womanhood. His palm cupped her mound and she moaned. Thorin let his finger trace the small opening then slipped it inside of her as his tongue captured hers drowning her soft moans within his kiss. He clasped her hand and brought it to his throbbing member as a moan escaped his lips. She pulled at the strings as her hand closed around him. He was thick and hard as steel. Her hand traced the vein on the underside. "Philicia ohh." His breathing hitched. She closed her hands around him as he slid another finger into her tight passiage. "Am-I- hurting -you?" He gasped between breaths. "No." She said kissing him muffling the moan as his fingers slid in and out of her untried body."Thorin,Oh." She wimpered . "Philicia, Oh Mahal help me ,don't stop ,I am so close." Thorin softly cried into her ear. She was at the edge herself Philicias quiet cries urging his fingers to move faster. Philicia shattered at the same time Thorin released. The white hot milky fluid spilling over her hand and onto the sheet's. They caught eachothers cries of extacsy in their mouths as Philicia shook with the power of her orgasm. Thorins body was trembling also after he not only shot once but four blissful times onto the hand that held him tightly. " I love you." He shuttered into her ear his body still racked with tremors. "I love you too" She said back to him and they found warmth and sated slunber within eachothers arm's.
When Thorin and Philicia woke the next morning there were already voices from downstairs. Sigrid and Tilda had already started breakfast. Philicia quickly changed the sheets on the bed dressed and made her way to the kitchen. "Morning everyone." Philicia said catching Balins knowing eye."How did everyone sleep?" She asked her eye's glancing at Kili. He was favoring his right leg and trying to keep his hand very suttely on his left thigh. Philicia took him a plate of scrambled eggs and toast and quietly sat beside him. "Does it hurt bad Kili?" She asked her eyes going to the swollen leg. Kili turned to her astonished. "How did you know a-about my leg?" He asked putting a hand under his knee to move it to a more comfortable position. "Kili you must listen to me very carefully." Philicia said catching the young dwarfs eye's. "You have been pierced with a poisoned arrow and very soon the fever will start." Kili looked at her the fear written all over his face."How do you know this ?"He stumbled on his words."I know I can't tell you how but I know." Philicia sat with KIli a little longer reassuring him he would be ok then she went and helped Bards daughters clean up the dishes. Thorin was deep into a conversation with Dwalin and Balin when suddenly he looked out the window at the Lonely Mountain in the distance
The company spent the morning sewing their clothes . Philicia had even helped with the mending stressing the point that she needed somthing to do beside just sit around. Thorin was still standing at the window when Philicia came up beside him. "How did you sleep ?" She asked putting her arm's around his waist. "Better now that you were next to me. I missed the feel of you in my arm's and just knowing you were there." Suddenly Thorin turned around and motioned for Philicia to follow him. They went to the stairs and sat on the steps away from everyone. "What. what is it?" She asked catching his blue orbes as they bore into hers. "Last night you mentioned about giving Thranduil a history lesson. What did you tell him?" Thorin gently cupped her chin kissing her softly. "I told him about where I was really from and how Sauron would use the dragon to his agvantage if the dragon was not killed. I also told him that his kingdom would be nothing but ash if you all were not there to retake the mountain in time." Thorin held her close as the week's of seperation took it's toll and she cried into his shoulder. "It is alright my heart never will we be apart again." Thorin shifted Philicia around till she was sitting on the step below him. He rested his chin on the crown of her head taking in the scent that was her's and her's alone. Philicia also informed Thorin about Kili's leg and how the elf Tauriel was going to come and help him and that Kili would be ok . Thorin breathed a sigh of relief trusting in Philicias every word. They rejoined the others and Philicia started mending a rip in Thorins shirt when she noticed the color drain from his face. He was staring out the window that overlooked Laketown. She watched his facial expression go from serious to complete shock." A Dwarvish Windlance!" Thorin gasps. Philicia followed his line of sight to a tall tower with what looked like a huge bow atop the high building. "You look like you've seen a ghost? "Bilbo said coming to see what had made Thorin stare in shock. "He has." Balin replied. "The last time we saw such a weapon the city was on fire. It was the day the dragon came. The day that Smaug destroyed Dale. Girion, the Lord of the city rallied his bowmen to fire opon the beast but dragon hide is tough, tougher that the toughest armor. Only a black arrow fired from a Windlance could pierce the dragons hide and few of those arrows were ever made. The store was running low when Girion made his last stand." Thorins memory replayed that day clearly as if it had happend yesterday. Philicia seeing the hurt on his face went to him wrapping her arm's around his waist knowing Thorin needed the comfort only she could give. He grasped her hands in his anchoring himself for his next word's. "Had the aim of men been true that day ,much would would've been different." Thorin said giving Balin a half smile. Bard stood crossing his arms as he came up to Thorin. "You speak as if you were there? "He said with an accusing tone. Thorins eyes narrowed as he turned to look at the bowman. "All dwarves know the tale." He spoke quietly. "Then you should know Girion hit the dragon. He loosed a scale under the left wing. One more shot and he would have killed the beast." Bain said pride in his voice. Dwalin gave a bitter laugh as the memories of that fateful day washed over him also. "That's a fairy story lad,nothing more." Dwalin was quiet after that as he kept his eyes on his friend.
"Thorin," Philicia called softly reaching around his neck and pulling his ear to her mouth. " Don't go getting your cloak wrinkled Bard is the one that kills the Dragon." Thorin turned to her his eyes wide with surprise. "Are you certain of this?" His eyes widening in amazement. "Yes." She wispered in his ear. "We will talk when everyone is asleep alright." Thorin then turned to Bard. "You took our money." Thorin suddenly said. "Where are the weapons?" Bard looked at Thorin nodding his head he said. "Wait here." He turned and took off down to the lower levels of the house. "Where is he going?"Thorin asked Philicia."To get the weapons." She answered a look of pure dread on her face. Bard came back carrying a roll of leather covered in muck from the water. He laid it on the table and slowly unrolled it. What lay before them is not what the dwarves expected. "What is this? "Bofur asked picking up a three tipped spear the prongs nearly scraping his face."Pipe hook ,made from an old harpoon." Bard said. "And this?" Kili asked holding up something that looked like a hammer but much bigger. "A crow bill we call it. Fashioned from a smithy's 's heavy in hand ,i'll grant you, but in the defence of your life, these will serve you better than none."Bard Replied defensively. "We paid you for weapons. Iron forged swords and axes"! Gloin snapped finally lousing his patient's. "It's a joke." Bofar added tossing his crude weapon in the pile on the table. The rest of Thorins company were quick to follow. "You won't find better outside the city armory. All iron forged weapons are held under lock and key." Bard informed them . " Thorin." Balin Saidquietly." Listen to him." "No." Thorin shot back. "We will wait for night fall then we make for the armory." Thorin." Balin say's. " Why not taske what is offered and go. I have made do with less and so have you. I say we leave now." Bard was quiet as he turned the name Thorin over in his head. "Your not going anywhere." Bard said snapping. Dwalin huffed at Bards command."There are spies watching this house and every dock and warf in town. You must,wait until nightfall." Bard turned to Philicia knowing she was close to the leader hoping she woud plead with the stubborn dwarf. Bard turned to leave "Bain do not let them leave this house." Bard gave his son a stern look and took off down the stairs. "Where is he going now?" Thorin wispered to Philicia. "To find an old tapestry with a Prophecy on it." "Come with me." Thorin led Philicia to her room and shut the door. "Now what happens here, do you know?" Thorin asked Philicia sitting next to her and drawing her head into his arms. She told him about the tapestry with the prophecy of Durins folk on it and how they were going to get caught stealing the weapons. However she also told Thorin it would be a good thing cause the Master of Laketown would give them all that they needed and more. "I will trust you that you know of what you speak." Thorin said claiming her lips in a soft kiss. "Now we wait tilll dark and make for the armory." "If you don't mind Thorin I think I will just stay here and help Bards girls with cleaning up." "Very well." Thorin said holding her closer. "And don't worry I will know where to find you at. You will be taken to the Masters house." Thorin chuckled at that then they went to rejoin the others and carefully laid out the plans for breaking in the armory. Thoin headed for the door but Bain stood in his way blocking his exit."Out of my way boy." Thorin said taking his anger and frustraton out on Bards Son."Wait', you can't leave my da said to keep you all here." Bain cried out as the dwarves ignored his protest as they walked out the door. "Bain." Philicia said placing a hand on his arm to stay him."Thorin knows what he is doing I will explain everything when your dad get's back." She knew she had at least a few hours before they were caught and Philicia figured she would use that time to tell Bard the truth. So while Philicia helped Sigrid and Tilda prepare dinner Thorin and company snuck through town making their way to the city armory. They had to hide for a half an hour or so behind some shrubs while the guards passed by and a few peple drifted home from the local tavern. When the ghost was clear Thorin stepped out and took a quick look both ways ,up and to all sides .He then very quietly motioned for the company to follow him. Turning a dark corner the armory was spotted. There was a high window set on the buildings north side too small for the dwarves to get through but not for Bilbo. Thorin held his hand up everyone suddenly coming to a stop."Shhh",he said bringing a finger to his lip's. 'As soon as we have the weapons we make strait for the mountain. Go, go, go!"He said as the dwarves made a ladder from their crouching bodies. Bilbo took a running start and lept on their backs . As he reached Dwalins back he stood up sending The Hobbit up and into the little window. Once Bilbo was inside he unlocked the door. There was everything they needed, bow's and arrows. swords ,axes and shields .There was also a assortment of armor. The dwarves had Kili holding everything Thorin glanced at his nephew as Kili's face went pale." Kili?" Thorin said coming up in front of him with more swords . "I'm alright." Kili said not wanting to appear weak. Thorin tho had already been informed to keep an eye on Kili so he told him to go and they would follow shortly. Kili was just starting down the steps when his leg gave out. He slid dropping the swords as steel collided with steel making enough noise to alert the guards. They pointed the swords and spears outward bracing themselves for what was next. Suddenly they were surrounded by guards their swords biting into their throat's.
"Where are the dwarves?" Bard asked Bain as soon as he walked through the door. He was just returning from getting the old piece of parchment containing The Durin prophecy. "I couldn't stop them da. " Bain said his head down in defeat.. "Sir." Philicia polietly spoke. "Perhaps I can shed some light on the situation" Philicia offered coming up to the frustrated bowman. "Can you now Lady Philicia?" He said stomping over to her. "Could we maybe please sit it would be better." Bard and Philicia sat down at the table as Sigrid placed her dad's plate in front of him. "So what are they up to,the truth please?" Philicia bit her lip. "They are getting the weapons .That crash you heard is Kili falling down the steps." Bard s face went slack."How do you know this when you are not there to see what is happening?" He asked. "I know Bard ,I know everything that is going to happen." Bard's face went white as Philicia stood up and went over to the spices hanging from a beam in the kitchen and yanked down the black arrow."How did you know of that no one knows but me." He said astonished. "And me." Philicia replied repacing the arrow." That needs to stay up there for the time comes you will know what to do with it. I can't tell you anymore now but soon I will tell you all of it." Philicia said to Bard. Suddenly there was a comotion outside. Bard looked out the window and he saw the dwarves surrounded by the guards ." Your friends have most likely been found out." Bard said looking at Philicia. "I have to go ."Philicia thanked him and took off out the door. She came upon the scene from the movie as the dwarves were marched up to The Masters house. "What is the meaning of this ?" A plump angry man with thinning red hair said coming down the steps in his nightgown. 'Caught them stealing weapons, Sire." The head guard said. The Master clutched the railings of the porch."Ah,enemy's of the state eh." The Master spat."A desperate bunch of mercenaries,if their ever was Sire." Philicia reconized the voice of Alfred her stomach turned at the thought of the beety eyed man. Suddenly Dwalin stepped up."Hold your tounge."He snapped."You do not know to whom you speak." Dwalin stepped forward his hand on Thorins shoulder urging him forward also. Thorin felt a hand on his arm as Philicia came up beside him her face beaming."This is no common criminal,this is Thorin, Son of Thrain, son of Thror!" Dwalins angry voice ringing clearly all around the quickly gathering crowd. Thorin stepped forward as Philicia waited behind. "We are the dwarves of Erebor." Thorin spoke with confidence looking around at the fast accumilating crowd of people. "We have come to reclaim our homeland. I remember this town in the great days of old. Fleets of boats lay at harbor filled with silks and fine gems. This was no forsaken town on a lake! This was the center of all trade in the north! I will see those day's return!" Suddenly Thorin whirled around. "Philicia." He said holding out his hand. "Come, I would have you by my side." The whole town watched from the streets and balconies as a very beautiful young woman with hair the color of golden fire stepped up and placed her hand in the hand of The King Under The Mountain. "I would relight the great forges of the dwarves sending wealth and riches once more from the halls of Erebor!"Thorin shouted ralling the people to his side. There were several murmers amoung the gathering crowds. They were saying has The Lord of Silver Fountains returned? "Could it be and who is that woman with him? Is that his queen? Is she a dwarf? She is beardless." The wispers continued. "Death, that is what you will bring upon us." Bard shouts as the crowd parts to let him through."OH no here we go." Philicia said rolling her eyes as she latched onto Thorins hand again."Dragon fire and ruin,if you awaken that beast it will destroy us all." Bard shouted at Thorin. Suddenly Thorin turned and faced the crowd."You can listen to this naysayer but I promise you this,if we succeed all will share in the wealth of the mountain. You will have enough gold to rebuild Esgaroth ten times over." Thorin showed himself for the king he really was in that moment. Philicia had never been so elated as when she had heard Thorin address the crowd. "Why should we take you at your word?" The master countered. "Is there anyone here that can vouge for your character?" The Master asked. "I can." Bilbo came forward and stood before The Master of Laketown. "My name is Bilbo Baggins a respectable Hobbit of The Shire . I have been traveling with Thorin Oakenshield for some time nowand I can definatly say he will keep his promise." Bilbo said defending his friend. "Bilbo thank you for doing that "Philicia said smiling at the Hobbit. The crowd cheered as Thorin let a huge smile spread across his face. "All of you, listen to me"Bard shouted to the crowd. "Have you forgotten what happend to Dale? Have you forgotten those that died in the fire storm? And for what purpose? The blind ambitions of a mountain King. So driven by greed, he could not see beyond his own desire"! Bard shouted at the audience. Suddenly The Master pointed his long finger at Bard. "Now now, we must not forget, any of us,be too quick to lay blame. Let us not forget that it was Girion, Lord of Dale, your ancestor ,that failed to kill the beast"! The master shouted over the crowd of laketown citizens."Thats true, Sire" Alfred started. "Arrow after arrow ,he shot,each one missing it's mark". The crowd that had accumilated on the street murmered amoung themselves agreeing with The Masters words. Bard sauntered up to Thorin "You have no right, no right to enter that mountain". Bards words cut deep but Thorin held his temper. "I have the only right". Oakenshield shot back at Bard his eyes flashing fire. Thorin walked up the steps and turned to The Master. "I speak to The Master of the men of the Lake. Will you see the prophecy fulfilled? Will you share in the great wealth of uor people? Thorin stared him down raising his hand in the air. "What say you?" The Dwarven King roared. "What say you!?" The Master was quiet for a second then suddenly he raised his arms to the people and the dwarves. "I say unto you, welcome ". The Master hollers. "Welcome and thrice welcome, King Under the Mountain". The Master smiled as the crowd cheered. Thorin beconed for Philicia to join him. She with the grace of a queen went and stood by Thorins side. "May I present The Lady Philicia Anderson" Thorin beamed as Philicia presented him with her best smile. " Welcome to you also Lady Philicia, now let the celebrating began."
The company was given the best house in Laketown one large enough to accomidate everyone in comfort and luxury.. The guardes escorted the dwarves to the house. There were several maids running around placing clean sheets upon the beds and airing out the rooms. Three other people were carrying plates of food and barrels of wine and ale. Philicia went first with Thorin as they both glanced at the large parlor . There was a huge fireplace on one wall and two sofas on the remaining others. There was also a little table in the room witch to place drinks upon. There were end tables at the edge of the sofas with vases of flowers placed in them. On the ceiling a crystal chandelier hung with candles reflecting in the mirror that was hung from the wall over the sofa. "This is amazing!" Philicia said as her and Thorin went to explore the rest of the house. In the back was a full kitchen with a dining room off to the side and a large window overlooking the lake. A staircase went up to the next level. There was a bathroom at the front of the corridor and several bedrooms lined along the wall. Philicia counted eight doors with the one at the end of the hall being the Master Suite due to the duble door entry. Bilbo took the room at the first left followed by Ori ,Nori and Dori in the next one . Bifur and Bofur were in the one after that with Fili and Kili placed in the room next to the one that had been reserved For Thorin. On the other side of the halll came Oin and Gloin next to the bathroom then Bombur and Dwalin and Balin insisting for the room next to Thorins. "Philicia ,what is wrong?" Thorin asked as she looked around. "They."She paused. "They probably didn't realize I was with you all when this..." Philicia flicked her hands around as she looked at Thorin. "They." Suddenly it dawned on Thorin what she was getting at. "Philicia,my love, where have you been sleeping since we first met?" Thorin asked his hand cupping her chin raising her eyes to meet his. "Beside you." She softly said her purple irises boreing into his blue ones. "And I would have you no where else my heart." Thorin not caring who saw brought their lips together softly planting a kiss on hers. The company was surprised but remained silent giving them a moment. Someone brought Philicias bag and Thorin directed them to take it to their room. They were informed that seamstress and taylors would be sent in the morining to measure them for new clothes and baths had been already prepared if needed. "Oh god a hot bath,yes!" Philicia practically ran to the bedroom as a maid followed to assist her . "My Lady, I am to see that King Thorin and you have all that is required." The maid said turning to help Philicia with the dress she had borrowed from Sigrid that morning. A little while later she was soaking the soreness and grime away in the lavender scented water. Philicia scrubed her head with the bottle of shampoo saving enough for Thorin knowing he was going to want a bath also. She was just rincing her hair when she heard him moving around in the room. Philicia quickly massaged the conditioner in and then dunking her head in the hot water quickly rincing it .She got out of the tub dried herself and slipped into the only clean pair of pajamas she had left. "Thorin the water is still hot or do you want fresh?" Philicia asked him stepping into the room. "No. that will be fine he said going into the bathroom and shutting the door. " Will you rebraid my hair for me when your done?"She asked standing next to the door. " You may come in I am covered." he said. Despite the two times she had touched him Philicia still had reservations about his nakedness.. Philicia sat on the edge of the large brass tub while Thorin plaited her firey golden locks. The courtship braid was set so all could see it with the bead marking that she was the Kings Lady. There was laughter coming from downstairs as Bombur ,Ori and Bifur started celebrating right away. Dwalin and Balin were already settled in for the night as was Bilbo the rest of the company were about the house somewhere. Philicia could hear Fili in the next room telling Kili that they were not to leave the house without Thorin knowing about it. "Thorin ." Philicia opend the bathroom door." What is it?" He asked jumping up suddenly alarmed by her change in toneas he started to rise from the tub. "It's Your nephews they are trying to sneak off. " Suddenly Thorin jumped from the tub wrapping a towel around his middle. Pilicia averted her eyes as he got out. Kili was just opening the door when he gasped upon seeing his uncle standing there his hair dripping wet and a towel covering his modesty. 'And just where do you two think you are going?"Thorin glared at his sisters son's. "Uh, we were thinking about -"Thorin cut him off. "Enough!"He scooled his temper. "No one leaves this house unless with a guard or in large groups. Do I make myself clear." "Yes uncle." They both said as they went to join the others downstairs. When Thorin returned to the bedroom Philicia was playing a game on her laptop. She had blown out the candles leaving the room a colorful glow from her computer screen. "Were they up to no good?" She asked as the mattress gave with Thorins weight."Indeed they were, I do not know what I am going to do with them two. They have always been in trouble for somthing or another for as long as I can remember." Thorin let out a sigh snuggling into Philicias side to watch her play the game. "Your sister must be an amazing woman. I could never raise two children alone . She must be an awesome mom." Philicia kissed Thorins cheek. "Dis is a very strong dwarrowdam. When her husband was killed I stepped in and helped her raise them. Fili was almost four and she was still expecting Kili. It was hard. Those boys always got in some kind of mischief or another. I remember Dis would drag them by their ear's and bring them before me and tell me do something with these boy's." Thorin smiled at the memory a light flashing in his weary eye's. "And did you?" She asked . "Aye indeed I did. I would give them extra chores and harder training." He laughed as he told her of the time Fili had tried to give Kili a bath in the mud then proceeded to track it all over the halls . "Thorin what were your halls like in Erid Luin?" Philicia had always wondered, however not much was ever mentioned about his life between the dragon attack and the quest. "They were grand, it took many years of hard work to make them even liveable but most of Durins folk followed me there and we carved out a new life for 's eye's took on a solom look all the sudden."Wow!Sound's wonderful." She said. "And what did it look like? Was it as nice as Erebor?" Thorin let out a breath. " No ,nothing near that splended altho the great hall had emerald green stone floors an pillars with the sighn of Durin over the throne It was never the same tho tried my best to keep my people in as much comfort as possible . I always knew one day I would come home and Erebor would be ours again." Thorin spoke with so much longing and passion it brought tears to Philicias eye's. She dashed them away before Thorin could see but she was to late. "What is the matter azunugial?" He asked wiping her cheeks with the pads of his thumbs. "I'm scared Thorin we are so close and with all that lies ahead still I'm scared as hell I wont be able to save you all." She said as she broke down. "Is that not why you left all that medical equipment with Lord Elrond. "He cradled her in his arms as she cried. "Yes I just hope I brought everything and enough of it. Thorin I am already planning how I am going to do this. The battle will come that is inevidable. We cannot stop it. Once you take the mountain it will come, I have to be ready ,I will be ready."She fell asleep her head laying on Thorins shoulder. He turned her laptop off and closed the top sitting it on the night stand beside the bed. Thorin very carefully got up and stoked the fire and then laid back down tucking Philicia into his side his arms coming around her as exaustion took him.
