Thanks for all your response!

I wasn't planning it on making the rating M because of romance (sorry, I don't write smut) but the reviews I had said that they were concerned about the suicide bit of this story. So if you think that it should go up because of that then just let me know (sorry I didn't make it clearer earlier)

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Thorin struggled hard against the hoards of goblins as they pushed him and his company through the rickety pathways of their underground city. He'd lost sight of both his nephews and Daisy, not to mention several other members of the company along the way.

'Eurgh get off me you filthy little-' Thorin felt a wave of relief wash over him when he heard Kili's voice and another when he saw a flash of blonde hair.

The goblins were not gentle and Thorin found himself obtaining many small cuts along the way from where he'd been shoved against the rocky walls.

'Where are you taking us?' Someone shouted but the goblins only shrieked and snarled in reply. They didn't have to wait long to find out however, for soon they were brought before a mighty platform, and on that platform stood a mighty goblin.

'Who dares to enter my dominion?' The goblin boomed, and Thorin gathered that he was the goblin king. The dwarves had been pushed into a huddle, and it was difficult to get a better view of their captor.

Thorin craned his neck round, knowing he should keep a low profile as this king was not a friend. He wished he hadn't, for the goblin king was a foul sight to behold. His skin was greasy and covered in boils, the remains of a crown placed upon his head. Thorin turned away in disgust.

'Spies?! Thieves?! Assassins?!' The king cried again.

'Dwarves you magnificence.' A goblin to Thorin's right explained.

'Dwarves? What would dwarves be doing this far West?' The goblin king eyed them suspiciously and Thorin refused to make eye contact. 'Well don't just stand there, search them! Every crook, every crevace!' Thorin felt himself being pushed forwards as goblins ripped at his companions clothing, and he prayed that one of the dwarves was protecting Daisy.

Suddenly a goblin took hold of his sword Orcrist and yanked it from Thorin's side. There was a snarl as it clattered to the ground.

'I know that sword!' The goblin king cried. 'It is the Biter! A blade that killed a thousand-' The king was cut off by the sound of struggling from the left of the group. 'What were you doing passing this far West?'

Thorin held his breath and hoped his men wouldn't speak. Of course he knew that they wouldn't but fear made even the strongest dwarf do rash things.

'If they won't talk, we'll make them squawk!' The Goblin King laughed and Thorin tried to think of a plan to get them out alive. He was still looking for Daisy among the dwarves but knew that she must be well in the centre of the huddle to his left. 'Bring up the bone breaker. Start with the youngest.'

Thorin watched in horror as the goblins swarmed towards Ori. Dori and Nori stood protectively infront of their younger brother but it was no use.

'Ori!' Dori cried and the goblins took hold of his brother. 'Thorin! Do something!' Dori pleaded and Thorin took a deep breath. He knew what he was about to do was stupid, but if it meant saving a member of his company then he knew he must do it.

'Wait.' He called in an authoritive voice.

'And who is this?' The goblin king asked and Thorin stepped forwards. He glanced towards Ori to make sure he was unharmed before stepping fully into the King's line of sight. 'Well well well, if it isn't Thorin, son of Thrain son of Thror, King Under the Mountain.'

Thorin resisted the urge to snarl at the goblin king's sarcasm.

'Oh wait, but I'm forgetting that you don't have a mountain, and you're not really a King so that makes you...nobody really.' Thorin had to physically restrain himself from answering back, he knew it would only make things worse. Even though it was downright embarrassing he would rather endure this than see his friends die.

'Thorin, he's just playing with you,' Dwalin warned in his ear.

'I know.' Thorin whispered back, eyes not leaving the goblin king. 'Make sure Daisy's fine.' He felt Dwalin nod.

'I know someone who would pay a pretty price for your head.' At this the entire company turned towards the goblin king. Thorin felt his heartbeat ringing in his ears, what was the goblin king on about? The Orcs that were hunting them couldn't have wanted him dead that much, unless they were working for someone...

'Thorin!' Came Dwalin's panicked voice. Thorin was still staring at the king.

'Not now.'

'Thorin!'

'Perhaps you are familiar with him, an old enemy of yours.' The goblin king teased. Thorin stared at the king with wide eyes.

'Thorin, you really need to-'

'The Pale Orc, astride a White Warg.' The goblin king finished, a look of glee on his face. Thorin took a step backwards and the company seemed to go into shock.

'No.' Thorin whispered, his mind filling with memories and rage. 'No! Azog the Defiler was destroyed. He was slain in battle long ago!' This isn't happening. He's dead, I killed him.

'Oh, so you think his defiling days are done do you?' The goblin king asked, amused before turning to a little goblin that was perched on a wire. 'Send word to the Pale Orc, tell him I have found his prize.'

Thorin couldn't believe what was happening. The filth is only playing with you, he wants you weak.

'Thorin!' Came Fili's frantic whispers.

'What now?!' Thorin asked angrily as he turned to face his men. They looked to each other worriedly before Fili spoke up.

'Daisy's missing.'

Thorin's world seemed to freeze when his nephew spoke those two words, and it took him a while before he was able to reply.

'What did you say?' He asked. Fili kicked Kili before he could answer his uncle.

'I don't think she's been with us for a while laddie.' Balin said worriedly. 'She could have fallen-'

'No' Thorin growled. 'She hasn't fallen down the chasms. She isn't dead.' Thorin's mind was spinning, Daisy couldn't have fallen; he would know if she was dead.

'Then when-'

'If it's any consolation Thorin, Bilbo is not here either.' Dwalin pointed out. 'They could be together, in which case i'm sure that Master Baggins is looking after her.'

'We have to find them.' Thorin said defiantly.

'Aye, that we do laddie.' Balin defended. 'But we can't do anything while we're here. We need a plan-'

'And what are our guests plotting I wonder?' The goblin king's voice boomed and Thorin cringed.

'They are missing two members of their company your excellence.' A goblin answered. 'A female by the name of Daisy and a Master Bilbo Baggins.'

'Oho. And where do you suppose they went? I'm sure the Pale Orc would pay another pretty price for the girly.'

'You touch her and you die!' Thorin roared, but the goblin king just laughed.

'You are a fool Thorin Oakenshield. I had no intention of giving your female to Azog, but you have proven she means something to you. Therefore i'm sure he would like to have her head as well, just to make sure that no heirs could be born.'

Thorin felt his blood boil. How could he have been so stupid? He should have seen this coming, but he hadn't and now Daisy's life was at risk.

'Send scouts out. I want them found. Bring them to me alive, but I do not care if they are a little worse for wear.' The goblin king's eyes gleamed as he said this, and Thorin felt sick.

He could only pray that Daisy and Bilbo got out before they were found.

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When Daisy opened her eyes the first thing she felt was a searing pain in her head. Groaning, she reached her hand to her forehead and felt a sticky substance oozing out. Her red fingertips confirmed what she already suspected: blood.

Looking down she realised she was lying on top of Bilbo, who was lying on a bed of plants that looked like mushrooms. Bilbo was still unconscious and had a nasty cut on his forehead as well. Daisy looked around and saw the goblin that had fallen down with them still breathing, and she knew it would only be a matter of time before it woke up.

Daisy panicked. How far had they fallen? It was a miracle that they had landed on a pile of mushrooms otherwise they could very well be dead. She shook Bilbo gently and prayed he would wake up.

'Bilbo!' She whispered. 'Bilbo please wake up!' She shook him harder but he wasn't waking. 'Bilbo,' She pleaded, tears forming in her eyes. For a second she feared the worst, but then his eyes squeezed shut and then slowly opened.

'D-daisy?' He croaked. Daisy sighed in relief. 'Daisy you're hurt.'

'No more than you. Can you feel any pain?' Daisy asked.

'N-no, other than my head. Goodness me we were incredibly lucky. I'm going to try and sit up now. You should too.' Bilbo told her. Daisy hadn't realised she was still lying on Bilbo. She blushed a bit before gently moving herself so he could sit up, only to be grabbed back down by Bilbo.

'What-' But Bilbo put a hand over her mouth and pointed through a gap in the plants.

'Yessssss,' Something hissed and Daisy stared wide eyed at Bilbo. 'Yessss' Daisy saw the body of the goblin being dragged away, and then a bony hand grab one of it's arms.

Daisy stared in horror as a creature who was ghostly pale with wide eyes came into her line of sight. She prayed that the creature wouldn't look their way, otherwise the game could be up. She was breathing rapidly and felt sorry for poor Bilbo beneath her.

The goblin suddenly leapt up and the creature had some sort of struggle, before hitting the goblin on the head with a rock, rendering it unconscious. Daisy heard whispering and muttering fade away as the creature dragged the goblin with it into the darkness.

Once they were sure it was gone, Daisy shifted so that she was off Bilbo.

'What was that?' Daisy asked, disgusted by the creature. Bilbo groaned as he sat up, rubbing his arms.

'I do not know. I only know is that we need to get out of here as there may be more. Can you stand?' Bilbo asked worriedly.

'I-I think so. But don't forget yourself, you fell too.' Daisy reminded him as she pulled herself up from the ground. Her legs were shaky but otherwise she was fine. 'Nothing hurts Bilbo, though I think we ought to do something about our heads-' There was the sound of ripping fabric.

'Here take it,' Bilbo held out a piece of torn shirt.

'Oh, no Bilbo you really liked that shirt.' Daisy protested.

'Yes, and I really like my little girl too so please take it.' Bilbo said sternly and Daisy blushed a bit at his fatherly words. Daisy took the cloth and helped Bilbo to his feet.

'At least let me do your head first.' Daisy said and Bilbo nodded reluctantly. She began to dab at Bilbo's wound; thankfully it didn't seem to deep but he hissed in pain nonetheless.

'Right i'll do yours now.' Bilbo said after a few minutes and took the cloth quickly from her hands. He dabbed gently at her head, making her realise she had probably been too rough with Bilbo.

'I'm sorry if I hurt you.' Daisy muttered.

'Nonsense, of course you didn't. There, all done now.' Bilbo smiled and then went to look up at the rocks. 'How far do you think we fell?'

'I do not know, and I do not want to think.' Daisy replied. Looking up she could only see blackness, and shuddered to think what would have become of them if they'd landed on the rocks below.

'I think we should just thank our lucky stars.' Bilbo murmured before turning around. 'That creature must leave the mountain at some points, he can't just stay cooped up forever. I say we find his lair; it's probably close to the exit.' Daisy nodded, it sounded logical and she hadn't a better idea. 'Ah! There my sword. Have you still got your dagger?' Bilbo asked as he bent down. Daisy nodded.

Bilbo helped Daisy across the rocks but his arm never left her elbow, even after they were on smooth ground.

'Bilbo, I can walk you know.' Daisy told him.

'Yes, I know but as you are with me it is my duty to protect you. Could you imagine what Thorin would do if he found you in a worse state than me?' Bilbo replied.

'I'm sorry Thorin is like that.' Daisy said, looking at her feet. 'I tried to talk to him, I really did.'

'I know you did Daisy, do not worry. He will never admit anything he doesn't want to.' Bilbo reassured her. 'Oh! What's that?'

'What's what?' Daisy asked but Bilbo didn't reply. Instead he turned back a few paces and bent down. Daisy thought she saw him pick something up, but she couldn't be sure. 'Bilbo? What have you found?' It took Bilbo a few moments to reply.

'What? Oh, nothing, it was just a rock that caught the light oddly. Nothing to worry about.' The smile Bilbo gave her was a little fake, but Daisy didn't question it; she owed Bilbo far too much to question his actions.

They walked for a little way, Bilbo's sword lighting the passage way. It made Daisy feel uneasy; as long as that sword glowed it meant there were goblins about.

Soon they heard noises up ahead, and Bilbo lowered his sword so that it didn't give them away. It sounded as if something was singing, the sound echoing around the cavern. They peered over a rock and saw a large pool with a single rock in the middle. On that rock were two figures: The creature and the dying goblin.

'The rock and pool, is nice and cool, so juicy sweet!' Daisy and Bilbo looked at each other. 'Our only wish, to catch a fish, so juicy sweet!' Bilbo started to make his way down to the waters edge when his sword flickered out and Daisy realised that the goblin was dead. They crawled behind a large overhang, and Bilbo peered around. When he turned back Daisy knew something was terribly wrong.

'It's not there,' Bilbo mouthed at her.

'Bless us and splash us! There's two meaty mouthfuls...gollum...gollum' Daisy almost let out a shriek as the creature jumped down from above them. Bilbo gripped her elbow as he pointed his sword at the creature. 'What is it precious?'

'Stay back! Stay back!' Bilbo warned as he raised his sword.

'It has an elfish blade...but it's not an elf! What is it?'

'Stay back!' Bilbo waved his sword as he moved forward. 'I'll use this, if I have to.' Daisy would have laughed at Bilbo's poor sword skills if she hadn't been terrified.

'What is it precious?'

'My name is Bilbo Baggins.'

'Bagginses, what is a Bagginses, precious?' The creature started prowling and Daisy felt herself trembling.

'I am a hobbit, of the Shire.'

'Oh! We likes fishes, bats and goblins, but we haven't tried hobbitses before! Is it tasty? Is it juicy?' Bilbo waved his sword to keep the creature away.

'Keep your distance!'

'What is Bagginses friend? Bagginses friend is female...we haven't had female in a long time precious..gollum..gollum,'

'You stay well away from her, you here me?'

'What is Bagginses friend called?'

'This is Daisy-'

'Bagginses friend is a flower precious...the Daisy flower...gollum...gollum.'

'And what is your name?' Daisy found herself asking. Bilbo looked to her as if she was mad.

'The flower wants our name precious...she wants us to talk...'

'Just show us the way to get out of here and we'll be on our way.' Bilbo said exasperated.

'Are they lost?'

'Yes, yes, and we want to get unlost as soon as possible!'

'Oh! We knows! We knows safe paths for hobbitses! Safe paths in the dark! SHUT UP!'

'I didn't say anything,' Bilbo said, confused.

'Wasn't talking to you.' The creature hissed. Daisy was shocked by the creatures mood swings. It was almost as if he was fighting within himself, struggling to control emotions...almost like she was. Had she remained, would she have become like this? Half mad? Living in darkness, alone?

'Just let us get out of here, and no games.'

'Games? Does Bagginses like to play?'

'What? No, just let us out of here.' Bilbo looked to Daisy but she was too wrapped up in her own thoughts. The thought that she could have ended up like this scared her, and made her realise she could never escape.

'What has roots that nobody sees, is taller than tress, up up it goes and yet never grows?' The creature said in a sing song voice. Bilbo cast a glance back at Daisy, worried that she'd been this quiet.

'The mountain.' Bilbo replied, matter of factly.

'Very good Bagginses.'

'Now show us the way out.'

'ahhhh! Precious, we are hungry and flower and Bagginses are lost...' Daisy looked to Bilbo in fear, realising that the creature wanted to eat them.

'Wait! No! I want to play!' Bilbo said hurriedly in an attempt to save them. He cautiously stepped towards the creature, who was looking at him with wide eyes. 'Why don't we have a game of riddles? Just you and me?' Bilbo said as if he was talking to a small child. It seemed to work as the creature bounded over like an excitable child.

'Just, Just us?'

'Yes, just us. And if I win, you show us the way out?' Bilbo bargained. The creature seemed to battle with his inner demon.

'And if it looses, what then? Well if he looses precious then we eats it!' Bilbo and Daisy's eyes both widened at this and they watched as the creature turned excitedly to Bilbo. 'If Baggins looses, we eats it whole.' Bilbo took a while contemplating this.

'Fair enough.'

'Bilbo!' Daisy whispered. 'No! You can't do this,'

'Daisy I don't have a choice. But if I lose, then I want you to run and not look back. Get back to Thorin, tell Gandalf what happened. He may be able to salvage my waistcoat.' Bilbo smiled sadly before turning to the creature.

'Baggins goes first.' Bilbo seemed to think for a minute.

'Thirty white horses on a red hill. First they champ, then they stamp, then they stand still.' The creature's face crumpled in thought, and Daisy thought it might not know, but then it cried out:

'Teeth! It's teeth!' Bilbo looked a little crestfallen. 'But you see, we only have nine.' Daisy shuddered as it bared it's gruesome looking teeth at the hobbit. 'My turn. Voiceless it cries, Wingless flutters, Toothless bites, Mouthless mutters.' Daisy grimaced when Bilbo didn't seem to know the answer. Eventhough she had no clue as to what it would be, she tried to think. Bilbo walked over to the waters edge, muttering to himself.

'Wind,' He whispered. 'It's wind!'

'Very good Bagginses,' The creature hissed angrily. 'You ask us one,' The creautre tried to sneak up on Bilbo but he was too quick.

'A-a box without hinges, key or- or lid, yet golden treasure inside is..hid.' Bilbo said slowly, waving his sword in front of himself and Daisy. If she was honest, Daisy was impressed by his ability to think so quickly under pressure.

The creature took a while to answer, it's face screwed up in thought. It was grumbling as if it did not know the answer and Daisy dared to hope only to for it to cry out:

'Eggses! Eggses! Lovely golden egges!' It laughed and Bilbo sighed in annoyance. This game could go one for ever.

'Bilbo,' Daisy tried to say but an echo sounded throughout the cavern.

'We have one for you. This thing all things devours: Beasts, birds, trees, flowers: Gnaws iron, bites steel; Grinds hard stone to meal; Slays kings, ruins town, And beats high mountain down.' Daisy shuddered when she realised the creature had hidden. Bilbo looked around to her and shook his head.

'I don't know this one,' He admitted and Daisy panicked. Bilbo couldn't give up now, not when he'd gotten so far.

'Does it give up? Is it tasty? Is it sumptuous?' The creature appeared from nowhere in front of Bilbo.

'Give me a moment, I gave you a good long while.' Bilbo huffed in annoyance.

'Times up,' The creature hissed, however it seemed to trigger something in Bilbo.

'That's it! Time! The answer is time!'

'Grrrr very good Bagginses. Very good,'

'Actually it wasn't that hard.' Daisy stared at Bilbo, was he trying to aggravate it even further?

'Last one. Only this time flower asks us.'

'No, that was not our game. It was between you and me.' Bilbo defended.

'Flower asks us a riddle, or we eats Bagginses whole.'

'Then you eat me whole.'

'No!' Daisy cried out, she wasn't going to let Bilbo sacrifice himself for her. If she could just think of a decent riddle then they would be saved.

'Flower wants to ask us. Ask us precious, ask us!'

'Yes, yes alright.' Daisy replied, desperately trying to think. She saw Bilbo out of the corner of her eye looking at her.

'Ask us a question!'

'Give her a moment to think!' Bilbo shouted and the creature cowered back. Daisy saw Bilbo's hand fiddle with his pocket, and suddenly she knew the perfect question.

'What has Bilbo got in his pocket?'

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So I hoped that this was ok for you, I couldn't remember how the Gollum scene went entirely but this'll have to do! I hope you liked it and let me know what you think! :)