Well my readers we are finally at the BotFA ,I hope I don't cry too much writing this part. The movie was heartbreakingto watch .Now let's follow and see how the story unfold's . We have gold sickness to face and the battle will Thorin and Philicia's love be strong enough to endure and will she be able to save them. Read and find out .
As Always I own none of Tolkein's work they are his .I only own my OFC now on with the story.
Chapter 39 Dragonslayer
"What have we done?" Bilbo slunked to the stone floor that was a once elegant terrace overlooking the main gates. "Bilbo lad!" Balin called as he came up beside him. In the distance they could see the dragon rolling and shaking the gold from himself. Gloin , Ori and Nori were next to watch as the dragon moved into attack formation ,his wings spread wide he passed over the town once. Bombur , Bomfur and Dori rushed up only to stand still their gazes focused on the horizon. Bifur and Bofur and Dwalin were last to stare at the town of men so unsuspecting of what was coming. As they all stood on the rampart a loud scream was heard from above. "Is he gone? I saw him leave." Philicia hollered down to them from atop the balcony that was Thorin's old bedchamber. She scanned everyone there and called down again. " Where's Thorin?" Philica cried out her eye's stinging a little. "Aye lass..." Thorin suddenly cut Balin off as he came charging through the gate. " I am right here my heart." Thorin looked up at her ,her torso bent over the stone bannister. "Thorin I'm scared." Her voice broke as she called down to him. "Balin lead them to the south terrace I will met you there". Thorin ran back into the mountain and to Philicia. "Where's he going?" Bilbo asked. "To get the Lady Philicia I reckon." Balin answered. Come on laddies I do believe we go this way. They treaded up a stone path cut into the mountain that led to the south tower. The climb was slow due to all the ruin from rock slides and over a century of unuse. After a while they finally reached the tower and waited for Thorin and Philicia.
Thorin ran all the way to the back staircase passing by the throne room and The Gallery of the Kings below. He stopped for a second and the treasure called to him like a beacon in the darkness. Thorin came to a stop at the famalier staircase that at one time had two guards posted at all times. Level after level he ran up the steps till he reached the large double doors that was the entrance to the royal corridor's. Thorin pushed on the large oaken doors and sprinted down the hall coming to a stop at the last door to the right. "Philicia? "He softly called as he pushed the door open. Thorin's eye's quickly looked about the room . It was spotless clean. There were no more cobwebs in the corners the writing desk had been cleared away ,the dust wiped from the oil painting of the royal family that hung over the fireplace mantle. Everything has been wiped down and the old chamber had a clean fresh scent to it. Thorin poked at the log burning in the fireplace and reminded himself to thank Balin later for looking after his lady. He pushed open the door that led to the bechamber and was nearly toppled over from the impact of Philicia throwing herself into his arm's. "OH Thorin". She cried into his shoulder "I was so scared I could hear everything from up here and then the mountain would shake like an earthquake." Thorin took her head in his hand's and kissed her lip's gently."I am so very sorry my heart for leaving you up here." Thorin wispered brushing his lips against hers again."Come we must meet up with the others .They are at the western tower." Thorin reached for her hand . "You must have kept busy while we were running from that beast all day." Thorin said as he closed the door. " Yes I did, after all I had to have something to keep my mind occupied." She lamented."I was so angry for you leaving me up here. I wanted to be there with you, to help." She teared up again. Thorin stopped and looked at her wiping the moisture away with the pads of his thumb's. "Thorin, I need to tell you something." She shook inside with what she was about to reveal to him."I...I didn't stay in here the whole time." She said looking at the floor. "What are you trying to tell me my love?" He held her quaking body close to his. She then pointed to the small X mark's on the corners . "There is one at the beginning of the staircase and another at the end of the passiage and one more at the bridge to... to the treaure room." Philicia bit her lip for she knew what Thorin's reaction was to be. "And may I ask, what were you doing in the treasure room?" He held her at arm's length then crossed his arms at the elbows taking his famalier stance. "I...I. we..went to have a talk with the dragon. I-" "You did what! Are you out of your mind ,woman!" Thorin 's roar echoed off the stone walls."And what ,pray do tell me why you stand here now and not in a dragons belly?" Thorin stared at her his heart nearly dropping as she spoke."Because I told him I had no use for the gold. and It's true Thorin. I don't. I just was so mad at you I just wanted to go home and In my world dragons were magical creatures and I thought he could help me get home." She caught the anguish in his blue eyes and instantly regretted her word's. "You would leave me?" Thorin's deep voice was tinged with pain."NO ,no, I couldn't I love you to much." Philicia reached out to him. " And how did you avoid him picking up our scent?" Thorin asked pulling her to him once again."I kinda made use of that fantastic tub in your bathroom and scrubbed myself clean everywhere. And a lot of perfume." Philicia giggled at Thorin's facial expression. "I told him I just wanted to go home and I thanked him for talking with me and I left and made my way back up here ." Oh my heart you are so reckless, and brave." Thorin laid his index finger under her chin and tilted her head up for another searing kiss.
They decended the stairs ans walked over a narrow bridge ,down a passiageway and over the Gallery of Kings below, Philicia stopped halfway over the bridge and looked down. The floor was glowing the molten gold still not hardend yet. "It's so beautiful." She breathed before Thorin tugged at her hand urging her on. After making their way to the other side of the fortresss city they finally heard voices down the passiageway. Thorin urged her on and both emarged out onto an open balcony overlooking the long lake. In the distance the city was on fire. "NO", Thorin cried out as his legs collapsed under him. "Fili,Kili", he wispered pain slashing him like a thousand blades at once. " Thorin, Thorin" She said to him as his large form shook with quiet sob's. " Thorin, they are going to be fine, they will be here in three day's. Please trust me." From where they were they had a clear view of Dale and Laketown the city that had offered them shelter and provisions was now burning. "Oh Thorin, those poor people they are being massacared. Thorin stood his legs wobbley as he kept his eye's on the town upon the Long Lake. "What now?" Nori asked coming up beside Thorin and Philicia. "Those poor souls,there's not we can do for them." Dwalin cringed as he shook his head. "Yes there is Dwalin. When the city is done burning we can get down there and help them, we have to. Thorin, we have to they will need us." Philicia turned her eye's up to his face and gave him a pleading look. "Bofur and Oin are down there also." Ori's voice cracked as he stared at the raging inferno. "The best we can hope for is they got as many out as possible." Balin said taking his place next to his brother. As they kept their faces trained on the burning city It lit up with golden fire as Smaug passed by releasing another fiery blast. They could hear the bells ringing out and the screams of the people trying to desperatly escape the raging inferno. Philicia broke down in tears as the dragon gave another fly by. Dori sat down as his brothers sat beside him they all were in a state of shock at what was happening down there and helpless to do anything to help . Dwalin had said that maybe there was a chance someone had made it to the windlance but there were no more black arrows to take the dragon down. "Dwalin is right we can only hope." Balin said. "Thorin can I talk to you a minute, alone please." Thorin led Philicia back and sat down on a stone bench. He buried his face in his hands fingertips rubbing his temples softly. "Thorin ,Bard is going to kill the dragon here in a little bit .We should be able to see him fall. Fili and Kili are just fine as is Oin and Bofur." He looked up at her then his eye's red and puffy. "Are you certain on this, that they will be alright?" Philicia sat down and pulled the Dwarven King into her arm's and kissed the raven locks upon his head. "Come on let's go see how this playes out. "He is taking his time he is taunting them." Dwalin said pointing to the city. 'He could put the whole town to ashes in one breath however he does not." Balin added. "That is his revenge upon the people of Laketown for the black arrow." Bilbo breathed. Philicia watched as another fireblast blanketed the city. Gloin,Bombur and Bifur were still there as was everyone else. She looked around but Thorin was nowhere in sight. Philicia walked back to the edge of the hill while everyone else kept their eye's on Laketown. She found Thorin standing on the steps of the tower staring at the front gates of Erebor his form was as still as the Mountain. "He fell." Bilbo said pointing to the city. "Did you see that,I saw him fall." Balin turned to look down at Bilbo." Are you sure?" Balin asked The dwarves turned and pushed up against the rail to see for themselves. "Yes.I'm sure,he fell." Bilbo announced again. "Bilbo is correct, the dragon is dead." Philicia shouted. "And how do ye know this for sure lass?" Dwalin spat at her. "When the others get here I will explain everything." She informed them. "And the others how do you know they even made it out in time?" Gloin asked his tone full of accusiation. "Your heard her.", came Thorins deep rumbling voice a he stepped up to the platform. "She will inform all of you when the others join us." Philicia glanced at Thorin her mouth motioning the word's thank you to him. "Bilbo is right the town is quiet .No more can we hear the dragons roaring or any new fires to be seen." Balin said smiling at everyone. The town was now covered in black smoke and they could see little specks moving out from the ruin of Laketown. They were heading toward Dale. Philicia knew what followed next .If the event's were following the story Thorin would be succoming to the gold sickness. "Oh I can't let this happen." She wispered softly. I will stand by him no matter how bad it get's. I have to do this for Thorin for us, for our love. Philicia said to herself.
The dawn was just breaking across the sky when a raven came up to Thorin and squaking loudly it began to speak ."Thorin, son of Thrain I am Carc desendant of Roac and I bring you good news. The dragon had been slain by Bard the bowman of Laketown. King Under the Mountain ,Erebor now had been reclaimed. Long live the King." With that the black bird flapped his wings and flew away. Philicia was embracing everyone as Thorin retreated back into the mountain. "Where did Thorin go " Philiia asked as Balin took one more look at Laketown. 'Not to worry lass he has most likely gone to find us blanket's and pillows." Balin squeezed her shoulder lightly in reassurance. 'Hope he finds some food also, our provisions are starting to run low." Bombur said rubbing his large stomach. Philicia gave Balin a smile but she knew beyond a shadow of a doubt where Thorin had gone. "Here we go." She said and followed the dwarves back into the mountain. Balin took Ori and Nori with him to find bedding to make pallats with and Bombur and Gloin went to the kitchen to see what food stores could be salvaged. Philicia went to the treasure room knowing she would find Thorin there. She slowly walked down the steps the gold coins clinking as she stepped carefully into the ocean of gold. "What are you doing here?" Thorin gruffly said to her. "I came to let you know that Balin is looking for blanket's and Bombur for food stores that are still useable." "And you ,what are you doing? You should be resting." He walked up to her and let the back of his hand brush her cheek. "I am exausted I do need to sleep." She said a her eye's locked with his. 'I am not sure of the way back from here tho."Philicia looked down at the gold coins and assorted jems and treasure pieces at her feet."Come on ,you need to sleep." Thorin clasped his large hand in her small one and led her up the steps and over the bridge. He saw Dori and Bifur at the railing overlooking the treasure hord."Dori."He callled. "If anyone needs me I will be in my chamber. I am in need of some rest I suggest you all do the same." They knew an order when they heard one and assured Thorin that they would pass the command to everyone else. "Thorin and Philicia walked up the endless staircase coming at last to the large double doors. 'I am exausted." She said as Thorin opened the door. "As am I." He agreed with her sitting down in one of the plush chairs and removing his boot's. "Thorin,The water is really warm do you want to take a bath first? I still have shampoo and conditioner left and body wash." Thorin raised his head his deep blue orb's catching hers. ""Yes that would be a wise idea for I feel quite a few layers of dirt, ash and sweat all over me." Thorin shucked his breeches off and his over shirt ,next came the blue tunic and finally he was standing just in his underclothes. "Here",she said handing him the shampoo and conditioner."If you need anything else I am here." Thorin kissed her quickly and walked into the ajoining bathroom shutting the door softly. Philicia tossed her bag onto the bed an began searching for something to sleep in. She settled on her lime green and pink pajamas .She peeled back the clean sheets and blanket's slipped between the sheet's and laid her head on the fluffy pillows. Her body was worn out but her mind was in turmoil on how to help Thorin with what was ahead. She could hear him beyond the bathroom door the sloshing of the water as he moved about the sunk in tub of stone. Philicia threw the covers back and callled to Thorin from behind the door. "Are you ok?" She asked him. "I am fine could use a towel tho." He answered. "OK I 'm coming in "She said as her hand turned the door knob. "To her surprise Thorin was standing there dripping water all over the stone floor. "Thorin"she said as her breath expelled from her lungs in a soft gasp."I.. I'm so sorry". Philicia was all red faced embarresment making itself known. "No,I should have warned you first. I am sorry." He gave her a slight smile. To say that Thorin Oakenshield was beautiful was an understatement. Now seeing him in the buff he was incredible to behold. Philicia let her eye's roam over his bare skin starting at the muscular calves up to the deep corded thighs and to his waist and finally to the chest hair that covered his male nipples and formed a line down to the thick hair that formed at the base of his member. Philicia turned her face away and reached for the dark blue towel that was in the cabinet next to the wall. When she next glanced at him the towel was wrapped about his waist. "A, I"m gonna let you just... finish up." Thorin planted a kiss on her lips and she scurried away. After a few minutes he emerged from the bathroom his black breeches and hair still dripping wet. Philicia grabbed the dry towel she had used earlier and started drying Thorins long strands slowly. She handed him the brush." Would you please" Thorin gestured to the brush. So while he sat between her leg's she brushed out all the snags and tangles letting his long locks slide between her finger's. "You have such thick hair."She said as he started rebraiding the hair on the sides of his head. "I am going to have to show you how to make my braid's." He half turned once he was finished and softly touched his lip's to her's. Thorin let out a half groan half wimper as he deepend the kiss laying her back with him onto the soft mattress. "I have missed this." His husky voice causing her to tremble. "I have too." She said opening her mouth to receive his kissed and let their hand's roam over eachother a their eye's got heavy with sleep. "Thorin,do you trust me?" "I do, with all things." He answered her. "That's good cause now you have to start fighting this." Thorin shifted and propped his head up on his elbow his cheek resting on his fist. "What are you referring to, my heart?" "The gold sickness it is going to take you. I am only telling you this so you will be aware and also to help you through it. Thorin ,no matter what you tell me or how bad you treat me I will not leave worse you treat me the more I am going to love you. Thorin laid down and pulled Philicia close to him . He listend to her even breathing and closed his eye's but sleep did not come for a long while.
When Philicia woke the next morning she was alone. After throwing on her jeans and her lime green sweater she headed down to the others. The whole way there she hoped and prayed that Thorin had remembered all that they had talked about last night. Philicia finally reached the common room as she stopped hoping Thorin would be there somewhere. "Ah a good morn' lass " Balin said as came fully into the great hall. "How did you sleep?" Gloin also asked greeting her with a kiss upon the cheek. "Alright I guess . Where's Thorin, he was already gone by the time I got up." She tried to hide the worry in her voice but Bilbo caught on and pulled her aside. "He's a in the treasure room been down there every since he came in here this morning grumbling about the Arkenstone." Bilbo's eye's held concern also. Suddenly Philicia pulled Bilbo away from the others". Do you have it?" She asked gesturing to his pocket. "Have what".He asked ." The Arkenstone. I know you found it when you first went into the gold pile." Bilbo's eye's widen in knowing surprise. "How did you know I had it?" He said low enough that no one else could hear. "I can't explain but I will tell you when the time is right, I promise." They rejoined the others and Bombur started dishing out breakfast. There was oatmeal and dried meat along with the left over Berry tart's from their provisions. "I am going to take Thorin a plate I'll be back in a while." Philicia grabbed the bowl that Bombur handed her and started off for the treasure room. "Do ye know the way there lass?" Dwalin asked coming to his feet. "I'll find it, thanks". She said heading down the passiage way. "What's with her?" Dwalin growled. "Are ya daft there can't ya see that she just want's to talk to our king alone" Gloin repremended. "Well better hope he's in a better mood than he was this morning." Ori said.
Philicia slowly made her way down to the steps careful not to spill the bowl of piping hot cereal. She stopped and ajusted the planket that had been thrown over her shoulder. When she reached the bottom she called out. "Thorin, are you here." Sudenly he came out from behind one of the massiave pillars. "Philicia I had thought you would still be sleeping." He looked at her as he came closer. Thorin's eye's were clouded over an he had put on his grandfathers royal blue robe over his clothes. The Raven Crown sitting heavy atop his head. "I brought breakfast." She said starting to spread the blanket over the gold. "NO not here." He spoke up aburptly. 'Over there if you would please." Philicia picked up the blanket and walked up the few steps to a raised balcony and spread the blanket down on the stone floor. She went back to where Thorin was and as she reached out for him he turned and glared daggers at her. "What are you doing here?" he rumbled at her . "I brought you breakfast remember." Suddenly his eye's cleared. "Thank you my love". His tone was so different from moment's ago. Philicia had to remind herself it was the gold sickness gripping him. "Come on eat before it get's cold." Thorin followed her up the steps and sat down on the blanket with her. "Are you alright Thorin?" He looked at her then his eye'sclear and bright. "I am fine. How did you sleep?" he asked her as she handed him a sweet tart. "Ok it's just all so hard to believe. I feel like this is all a dream. But it's not. You did it Thorin, Erebor is your's. You have done what no one else believed could be done." He chewed and swallowed before answering her. "I still have not found The Arkenstone. Without I am nothing. I need that to claim my right as king."Thorin nearly shouted but kept his tone level. "Thorin, let me see your arm."She reached for him. "Pardon" he said. Your arm please." Philicia took his well muscled limb in her hand and turned it over palm side up. "You see this." She said finding the thick veins at his wrist."The blood that flows through here is what makes you a king not a stone." She traced the vein with her fingertip taking in it's thickness for later after the battle. She hoped Oin was practicing how to put in the IV cause he will have to know how within a fortnight. "Are you telling me that I have not a claim over The Arkenstone cause what is in my blood." Philicia intertwined their hand's and brought them over her heart. "No, you have every right, the only right to that rock. But the dwarves that are loyal to you and love you they would call you their king Arkenstone or not." Suddenly a thought occured to him. "You know where it is , if you do I would have you tell me." Thorin jerked his hand away from hers and stood up . " Thorin it could be anywhere down there . I have an idea to help with the search tho." "Do tell Philicia." He crossed his arms over the other and glared at her his eye's ablaze. "Do you remember where your grandfather was at when he dropped the stone?" " We have searched there and nothing. " "Ok remember now that gold has sat there a long time and with the dragon making it's bed in it the stone could very well be at the bottom. "Thorin thought on her word's and nodded his head in agreement. "It will turn up somewhere. Have faith Ok." With that she clasped his cheeks in her tiny hand's and brought their lip's together in a searing kiss. Thorin moaned into her mouth as he brushed her lip's with his tounge. She let him in and he drank from her thirsty for her hungry kiss. Their mouths meshed and Thorin let out a groan as he picked her up and she wound her legs around his waist. He backed her up against the stone wall as his center burst into flames."Philicia givashel, I would have you now I desire you so badly." She let her face fall into his shoulder as his word's and their meaning sunk in." T..Thorin, wait please." He ignored her plea as he continued to drop kisses on her neck and shoulders. Without warning Thorin bit down on her shoulder as she cried out but instead of stopping her yelp of pain just inflamed his ardor even more. "My heart, woman I need you so." Philicia managed to wiggle loose from his strong braced his hands palm flat against the cool stone his head shaking side to side. When he next looked at her his eye's were no longer clouded over. "Philicia, Oh Mahal are you alright?" Thorin slid her sweater down a bit to reveal the purplish red bruise that was already forming on her shoulder. He didn't even remember sinking his teeth into her . "I am so sorry." "No It's ok you are not yourself right now theres nothing to forgive. Thorin turned around as he heard Dwalin calling for him. They gathered up the blanket and extra food and headed back up the steps towards the main dining hall. "Dwalin take Philicia to help you .. just take her away from me." Philicia glanced at Thorin as Dwalin led her away "Are ye alright lass?" He asked once they were away from ear shot of Thorin. "I am fine. Does everyone , have extra provisions been found?" She was trying to keep her mind distracked from Thorin's treatment of her earlier but somehow she just couldn't forget the need in his voice as he kissed her so passionatly.
