What an adventure it as been sofar. They have made it to Lake town and there will be some interesting things that happen in this chapter so. Let's keep going.

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Durinsdaughter2469

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Chapter 34

The Mountain King

The next morning the house was a alive with people moving to and fro. There were Seamstresses for Philicia and a number of Tailors for the Dwarves and Bilbo. Plates of steaming hot food was also brought prepared by none other than The Masters personal chef. Philicia groaned and rolled over as Thorin's warm body brushed up against her's. He was sprattled out on his stomach his arms tucked under his head as a pillow. He had oviously favored the position no doubt from many nights on the road. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. "Thorin , are ye up yet." Dwalins gruff voice called from the door. Thorin rolled over and slowly blinked his eye's a few times. Sapphire blue met deep Amythest as Philicia greeted him with her warm smile. "Morning." She said bending to placed a tender kiss on his lip's. Thorin reached around her neck and pulled her mouth to his returning the kiss but it was not a mere brush of the lip's, his kiss left her breathless. He brushed his tongue against her entrance and she admitted him in. Their tongues overlapped a they touched and embraced . Thorin rolled Philicia over till she was underneath him. He was just about to raise her top when Dwalin called from the door again. "I will be there momentearly."Thorin answered him getting up and scurring off to the En Suite bath that ajoined the bedroom. "Do you miss shower's?" She asked him as he came out of the bathroom his hair dripping all over the carpet. "Aye I do?" He said drying his hair with a towel. "Me too I would give anything for one right now. You know when Erebor is yours again you will have to get the best stone cutters and plumbers to make one in The King's Chamber." She snickered at the thought. "The idea had actually crossed my mind I however have no concept of it's design." Thorin grumbled rubbing sleep from his eye's."I do I could tell them how to the basic design and then you would have a shower in your bathroom. I remember when my parents renovated their bathroom I watched as the shower and tub were installed so I have a basic idea the rest would have to be trial and error but it can be done." Philicia went on to tell him how her parents bathroom looked when it was completed. "You are a clever woman Philicia." Thorin said telling her he would be with the others.

They were talking about the meetings The Master wanted to have and being measured again for new clothes when Philicia came downstairs. "Good morning everybody."She said gracing the company with her enchanting smile. Philicia sat down next to Thorin as Bombur placed a steaming hot cup of coffee in front of her along with a plate full of hotcakes and sausage. "Thank you." She said turing to the routound dwarf as she lifted her fork. "Thorin you do realize what is happening here don't you?" He turned his head to her and gave her a puzzled look. "I sence a lot of ass kissing going on here." She wispered in his ear. "I have thought as much also."Thorin agreed with her. They spent the rest of the morning just relaxing and enjoying not having to run from orc's of elves for that matter. "How is Kili's leg doing?" Thorin had asked Philicia as she came from where he was sitting his leg propped up on a chair. "I don't think it is getting any better and he feels a little clammy. Oin has done all he can we however we have nothing to purge the poison with." Thorin took a look at Kili over his shoulder concern showing in his face."Tauriel will be here in time she will know what to do." Philicia rubbed little circles over Thorin's back in a soothing manner.

That afternoon was tied up with The Master of Laketown discussing what provisions ad weapons would be provided for The dwarves once they set out to take back the mountain. "We need swords, armor shields and food provisions. also boats to get us across the lake".Thorin said trying to keep a tight reign on his temper. "I will have everything you have requested by the morning of your departure. "The Master Said. After the meeting was concluded they were shown a patch of grass that they could train in keeping their skills sharp. Philicia had spent the afternoon talking with the maids and helping with the sewing of a shirt she was working on for Thorin . She chose a deep green for the color and a soft linen fabric hoping the shirt would be finished by the end of the day. Using one of his shirts for a pattern she was almost done when they came in for the evening meal. So the rest of the week continued in a like manner. Thorin Balin , Dwalin and Ori were tied up in meetings all day and training in between when they could. Every night Thorin came to bed exausted rambling on about The Master and his demands. "Would you believe they have requested one fifteenth of the treasure in payment." He snorted at the demands of the lakemen. "I know but it's worth it just to have everything else." She said coming to put her arms around him. "I do believe you are correct my heart." Thorin turned in Philicia's arms and planted a kiss on her cheek he was asleep before his head hit the pillow .Philicia played on her computer stifeling a yawn she closed the laptop and snuggled next to her Dwarf King and slept. Durins day was only a week away and they needed at least two days to reach the mountain and the spot they were to meet the wizard at.

They were there for their last day and Philicia was tired of staying at the house so she deceided to go for a short walk. A guard was set to watch her as she walked around Laketown. She stopped in for a brief visit to Sigrid and Tilda before continuing on her way. There was to be a celebration tonight for the company complete with dancing and lot's of food and the alcohol would be flowing freely for sure. Philicia turned a corner when she was grabbed from behind. She reconized the voice instantly. "Alfred unhand me this instant."She demanded. "Aye little miss where is your Dwarf King now. I have had my eye on you since you first showed your pretty face at the gate." Philicia felt queasy as his rancid breath blew in her face. "Thorin will have your head if you so much as lay a finger on me." She sneered at the vile man. Just when she began to pull away Alfred grabbed her breast squeezing them forcefully. Philicia cried out in pain as he pinched her hard. She was abruptly shoved away from him with a threat that if she told anyone, her Dwarves would never reach the mountain alive. She ran back to the house and upon reaching her room threw herself on the bed and cried till sleep overtook her. Philicia was woken by Thorins deep voice hovering over her."Are you planning to sleep all evening my love I was hoping you would be at the party tonight." Thorins soft words woke her and she rolled over and groaned. The instant she showed her face Thorin knew somthing was not right. Her eye's were puffy and red visible tear tracks still showing on her cheeks. She hurled herself in to Thorins arms and burst into tears."What is it my heart?"He asked. But no matter how he tried she would not tell him the reason for her distress. A little while later Philicia was putting on the lavender dress that had been made for her when Thorin forgot to knock and just opend the door. She was bare from the waist up the bruising around the side of her breast showing clearly. She tried to cover her breast but his sharp sight had already seen what she tried so hard to stormed into the room and very gently took her arm's away from her chest. His eye's took in the black and purple marks on her breast forming a perfect hand print. She looked up at him her eye's wide with fright. "Who did this?" He roared. Philicia shook her head as he demanded an answer from her. "I will have you tell me, please my love. Wh has dared touch you?" He pleaded speaking softly knowing that shouting would only scare her worse. After a few minutes she broke down and told him. 'I we-went f-for a wa-walk and som- someone gra- grabbed me fro behind." She stammered over her words. "Who would dare lay a hand on you? " Thorin's blue eye's bore into her's. "Alfred,h-he grab-grabbed me and then he shov-shoved me away. Philicia cried into his chest."Oh my heart I am so sorry." Thorin called for Oin and he appeared almost immediatly. "Thorin showed him Philicia's bruises and he gave Thorin a paste to rub on her to aid the healing and help with the tenderness. "Thorin he also told me that if I told anyone you would never make it to Erebor alive. Oh, I am so scared." Thorin said nothing he reached for Orcrist not even bothering to strap it to his side he stormed out the door slamming it hard behind him. Thorin was going to remove the bastards head from his wretched little body. Philicia came running down the stairs on his tail. "You have got to stop him!" She screamed." He is going to kill Alfred if he does we are done for." Philicia screamed at anyone willing to listen."Calm down lass and tell us what happend?" Balin asked."He grabbed me on my top and left me bruises".There were murmurs amoung the company as Fili stood up and motioned for Balin and Dwalin to follow him. "Please bring him back without letting him do too much damage." She cried out. With that they took off out the door.

Thorin asked around where Alfred could be found when he spotted him talking to a man near the warf. " And I said..."That was the last thing that came out of his mouth before Thorin's fist collided with his face. Alfred howled in pain as blood gushed from his nose. Thorin threw him down despite Alfred being much taller. Thorin was definatly the stronger one. Alfred didn't stand a chance against the massive body of The Mountain King. The man he was talking to ran just as soon as Thorn threw Alfred to the wooden dock. "How dare you,you wretched piece of filth. What makes you think you can lay a hand on my intended queen and not suffer the concequences." Thorin shouted at the man burying his fist in Alfreds face. By the time Fili ,Dwalin and Balin got there Thorin was pummelling Alfred so hard his face was a bloodied mess."Let me go."Thorin roared as Balin and Dwalin restrained his arms while Fili pulled him off Alfred by his waist.""Thorin no,he's not worth it!"Fili said to his irate uncle. "He hurt her ,he deserves death." Thorin shouted at Alfred who had lost conciousness by now. Suddenly four guards showed up ."What trouble are you starting now,dwarves.?" One of the guards asked. This man had caused harm to my intended he left her with bruising on her.. " Thorin couldn't tell them anymore . In the end they had followed the dwarves to the house and heard from Lady Philicia how Alfred had grabbed her and indeed did injury."He will be dealt with Master Oakenshield,and I am very sorry. "Thorin just grunted at them clearly still angry. Oin applied a salve to his hands for the swelling and then they all got ready for the party.

At around six-thirty the company started making their way to the large common hall centered in the middle of Laketown. The Master had gone all out with the Banquet preperations. Upon entering the building there were long tables set up with chairs surrounding them. There was also a smaller table set up at the front of the hall. "This reminds me of a wedding reception."Philicia leaned into Thorin so only he heard her comment." Are you ready?" He beamed at her as he raised his right hand palm up and Philiia covered his palm with hers. "Announcing Thorin, Son of Thrain, Son of Thror, King under The Mountain Oakenshield and The lady Philicia Anderson Of Woodland Hills. There was shouts and praise for Thorin and company as they walked into the party. In like manner Fili and Kili were also announced as Princes of Durin. They were followed by Balin and Dwalin then Gloin and Oin and Bifur,Bombur and Bomfur all entered in unison And last was Ori, Dori and Nori, followed by Bilbo. The company chose a table set up toward the front where Thorin Philicia, Fili and Kili were seated as the guest of honor. After a while the food and drink was flowing .There was a variety of roasted meats ,vegetables in succulent sauces, platters laden with fresh fruit's and several choices of was also a table set up for the dessert's. Cakes ,tart's and sweets of every kind were laid out for their disposal. "Are you not hungry My heart?" Thorin asked her after noticing how she was just scooting the food around her plate instesd of eating it."Not really ,my boobs hurt."She wispered. At that admission Thorin hoped Alfred was thinking about his actions and it's concequences. After everyone had their fill the tables were moved aside and the real party started. The band began to play and the dancing commenced. Kili and Fili were spirited away by two young women and Bilbo was even drug to the dance floor reluctantly. Philicia had declined several offeres to dance she was waiting for the only person she wanted to be on that floor with to ask noticed the longing in her eye's and how she had declined all offers so he finally stood up and offered her his hand."Philicia come."He said leading her to the dance floor as the band began to play a slow song. Thorin put his arm around her waist and he held her hand as they swayed to the music there eye's focused only on eachother. "Do you remember when we were on the road to Bilbo's house and we danced and I taught you some moves from my world." Philicia hinted. "I remember after all we ended up in the dirt." Thorin laughed as he twirled Philicia around him. "Hey ,should we show these people how it's done?"She said a little mischief in her eyes. Thorin understood her meaning and he went over to the band and asked them to play a snappy number. Suddenly everyone parted the way for them as Philicia copied the moves John Travolta had done in Saturday Night Fever .Thorin raised his hand in the air his middle finger pointed upward. Philicia was in front of him as he suddenly swung her around him till she was at his side then they started moving He was twirling her around and walking backward . He then would spin Philicia around him till she was in front him their arms crossed over each other .Then quick as a flash she would be behind him again. The crowd was staring at them as they had never seen that kind of dancing before. The company just watched their jaws agape at the sight of their king laughing and twirling Philicia in the strange dance. Suddenly he grabbed Philicia by the upper leg and twirled her around her hands in the air then sat her down .They walked off the floor everybody staring at them .They both were laughing so hard by the time they sat down a cool drink was refreshing. "Uncle!" Fili said taking his seat next to Thorin."Where did you learn to dance like that?" Fili wanted to now so he could do the same style of dancing. "Ask Philicia? "He smiled at his nephew. "I am going to raid the dessert table Thorin. Do you want anything?" She asked pushing her chair back."Lemon Tarts if they have any."He replied turning to speak with The Master. "I owe you many thanks." Thorin told him as he kept one eye on Philicia. Before he knew it she was back with a plate of tart's and a fruit pie."Well I must say this has been one heck of an evening .I don't know about you all but I am exausted I think I will turn in for the night." She bid The Master goodnight and headed for the door. "Philicia?"Thorin called after her. "Wait, I will walk you." Thorin pushed his chair back as he leaned over and told Balin that he was turning in also. " Keep a close watch on Fili and Kili they are bound to try and sneak off." Thorin warned him."Aye I will Thorin. " Balin laid his hand on Thorins shoulder then The Dwarf King headed out the door with Philicia.

"Did you enjoy the party?"Thorin asked her as they made their way back to the house."I had a blast ,I havn't been to a clebration like that since I went to a wedding with my parents a few year's ago." Philicia reached for Thorins hand as they walked the rest of the way. "It makes me happy to know you had a good time." They talked about the dance and before long they arrived at the headed strait to their room and changed into her PJ"s . Not too long after that she was laying on the large bed trying to sleep . Philicia wondered what was keeping Thorin he said that he would be right up. That had been half an hour ago she was just dozing off when she heard the door open. Philicia could hear Thorin moving about the bedroom."Are you still awake?" He asked. "I'm still awake I couldn't sleep." She yawned. "Oh and why not. Is something troubling you?" Thorin asked as he came and sat down next to her. The hearth was emitting a soft glow about the room making the space warm and comforting. Outside a light rain had started to fall as the rest of the company drifted in to continue the party. The noise was kept to a low volume nobody wanting to face Thorin should they wake him."Im scared."she admitted."I'm really scared. Everything , everyday it get's closer and closer." She turned on her side reaching for Thorins hand. He climbed over her and gently brought Philicia up next to him." Do not focus on that for now try and sleep I know you need the rest . It will not be the smoothest ride to the mountain." Thorin ran his fingers through her hair in a loving gesture hoping to soothe her tension. She turned over so they were facing eachother." Do you know why I love you so much?" she kissed his lip's. "Why, do you? He asked returning her kiss. "Because you set out to do what no one else had the courage and stregnth to do." Thorin let her soft words wash over him as he held her close in his arm's.

The next morning broke bright and early a drizzle of rain was falling as Philicia groaned and rolled over. She did not sleep good despite reassurance from Thorin that everything would be alright. There was noises coming from downstairs as Bombar started making breakfast. Thorin had told the company to eat well cause after they leave Laketown food would become scarse. "Good Morning my heart "Thorin said planting a small kiss upon her lip's. He saw the look of fright in her eye's and asked her what was wrong. " I'm scared shitless." She wispered to him circling her arms around his waist."How so my love" Thorin stroked her face with the pad's of his thunb."We are getting closer and closer to the mountain and knowing what's to come. What if I can't do this what if I freeze up and don't know what to do? Oh gawd I am so scared." Thorin pulled her closer as they heard the call for breakfast. They hurried and bathed and dressed . Both reached the table as Bombur was placing breakfast on everyones could hear the commotion starting outside. The town was preparing the parade for their departure within the hour. For the past week it had been constant celebrating. Whenever they would go anywhere they were treated with the utmost kindness and praise. The people of Laketown had catered to their every need and then some. Now as the company made their way to the dock's. "Where's Bofur?" Philicia asked."Appearantly Bofur did not heed my warning last night about taking it easy with the ale. He is still lying under the table. If he is not we we leave him behind." Thorin barked ancious to be off. Philicia was following behind Thorin when The Master approached her."You know you are nothing but the Dwarf's King's whore dear Lady." He sneered as the lust shown upon his forlorn face. "What!" She gasped."Did You call me? I don't think so."And suddenly The Master found himself holding his breath as she slammed him in the chest knocking him into the water."Call me that again you pompus ass." Thorin grinned as he had watched Philicia shove the little man into the lake. He had, had enough of this town and it's parades and ass kissing. Thorin had agnoized over his decision to make Kili stay was going to devestate him but Thorin was admiant he was doing the right thing. All were assembled at the warf ready to board the two boats that would carry them across the lake and to the mountain. The Master of Laketown had given them swords and shields along with were even helmets on their head's .They had given Thorin a Royal Red cloak and new breeches and a dark blue shirt. Complete with all attire. "We have to, if we are to find the door before nightfall on Durin's Day. We can risk no more delay's." Balin infirmed the company. He and Bilbo moved to climb into the waiting Boat. The rest of The Dwarves moved to board the boat's all clothed in noble attire and and Kili are the last two ready to board next to Thorin and Philicia. Fili climbed into the boat first his eye's never leaving his brother due to his leg injury. Kili was in a great amount of pain not being able to put pressure on the leg. Fili set his bags on the floor . Kili went to board the boat when suddenly Thorin stopped him."Not you, we must travel with haste you will only slow us down." Thorin kept his emotions hidden as he crushed his nephew's dream's. Kili looked his uncle in the face shock in his young eyes."What are you talking about I'm coming with you." Kili was trying to blow the situation off. Kili thought for a moment that Thorin was giving some payback for all the jokes him and Fili had played on him during the quest."No." Thorin said quietly turning away from Kili using the excuse to hand his bag to Dwalin in the waiting boat. Fili stared at his uncle his eyes wide with shock. Thorin turned back to Kili as he stepped forward again the desperation showing on his face."I'm going to be there when the door is opend, when we first look on the hall's of our fathers, Uncle?" Kili pleaded with Thorin but he would not relent. Thorins gaze bore into Kili as he placed his hand on his shoulder."Kili stay here." Thorin moved his hand placing it on the side of Kili's head his compassion showing for all to see." Rest,join us when you are healed." Kili was shocked hoping his uncle would have changed his mind but The Dwarven King was not swayed. His nephew felt betrayed as Thorin move to board the boat. Thorin gave Kili's shoulder a soft squeeze as he stepped aboard. Kili turned away and sat down on a upside down box his breathing becoming difficult."I'll stay with the lad.,My duty lies with the wounded."Oin climbed out of the boat Fili hot on his tail. Oin went over to Kili and began checking his leg as Fili stood before his uncle anger on his face. Fili looked over at his brother dreading the seperation this would cause."Uncle, we grew up on tales of the you told cannot take that away from him!" Fili's eyes desperate as his brothers were. Kili yanked his chin from Oin's grasp hearing all his brother had said. "Fili"Kili pleades with his brother"Let it go, I will be fine." Fili raised his voice at Thorin in anger saying."I will carry him if I must!" Fili shouted ignoring his brother who was paeling by the minute."One day you will be King and you will understand. I cannot risk the fate of this quest for the sake of one dwarf,not even my own kin." Thorin tried to reason with Fili but he would not hear would not want his uncle thinking him weak so he stepped off the boat reaching for his bag as he did 's glance went to his brother again .Oin was still checking Kili over but Kili pushed his hand's away. That's when Fili thought there is no way he would leave Kili there without grabbed Fili's arm as he swept past him. "Fili,don't be a fool, you belong with the company."Thorin said to Fili in a firm voice as his stare caught his oldest nephew's."I belong with my brother." Fili firmly shot back jerking out of Thorin's hold. Fili went strait to his brother."I'll take him now." Fii told the healer. Philicia had been waiting near Thorin listening to the the scene play out before her eye's. She had been thinking back to the conversation with Bard about the evacuation of Laketown. The dragon is going to destroy the city you must get the women and children out of here before it is too late. Bard had heeded her warning and evacuation procedures were already in place. Philiia was brought out of her thoughts as she heard her name being called."Philicia we must go." Thorin reached for her hand. "OIn make sure you get some Kingsfoil the pig's have it. Fili?" She called to the golden haired dwarf."Don't worry He will be fine Tauriel will help 'll see you all in a few day's" With that they floated down the river and out into the lake their destination The Lonely Mountain.