Summary: Bilbo is offered asylum and Thorin shows signs of waking up
Disclaimer: I own nothing. This is fiction
Safety?
Bilbo closed his bag, tying it tight. He couldn't believe that he had to leave Erebor...leave Thorin. He knew Bazani hated him but to banish him? Bilbo almost wished she had him executed. Living the rest of his life, not knowing whether Thorin was alive or not, never seeing Fili and Kili's take the throne. He hated it. Bilbo knew Bazani was smart, but this was genius. She was hitting the hobbit right where it hurt, ripping him away from his family and wiped the tears running down his face and walked out of his room. He was led to the gates of Erebor by guards, where Bazani and the coucil waited. Behind them, Bilbo could see his friends, all looking an odd combination of angry and sad. The queen stepped forward.
"Bilbo Baggins, you have been banished from Erebor. You return under pain of death. Do you understand?"
"Aye. I understand."
Bazani ordered the guards to open the gates.
"Goodbye Bilbo Baggins. Enjoy the rest of your lonely, little life."
Bilbo walked the roads to Mirkwood, tears falling down his face. He was heartbroken. He had been walking less than an hour and he missed his family terribly. Bilbo couldn't return to the Shire. Drogo and Primula were living in Bag End with their son, as Bilbo's contract with them said. So where could he go? Maybe he could stay in Mirkwood. Yes! That was brilliant. If he stayed in the elven realm then he could still see the dwarves sometimes. With renewed determination, Bilbo walked towards Mirkwood. He thanked the Valar that he took the time to get on Thranduil's good side. He never knew just how useful the elven king could be.
Maleela wiped Thorin's face with the wet rag. The dwarven king was improving. His temperature was dropping and he could keep fluids down. The elh hoped he would wake up soon. And bring the Hobbit back. The elves were fond of Bilbo. The hobbit kept the dwarves calm during councils and meetings and he was an excellent cook, even the elves admitted that. The healer hoped that Thorin would soon come to his senses and kick Bazani to the curb, giving Bilbo the title and prestige he deserved.
Bilbo wiped Sting on his trousers, cursing spiders. He hated those damn things. And don't get him started on the giant spiders of Mirkwood. He sighed in relief as he saw the gates of Mirkwood in front of him. Almost there, Bilbo, almost there.
"Bilbo!"
Legolas approached the hobbit, confused. Surely the hobbit would be with the sick dwarven king.
"Legolas, my friend. I come looking for sanctuary."
"Why?"
"Bazani has banished me form Erebor under pain of death."
"That bitch. I never liked her. I don't think and elf does."
"Nor does any dwarf. I fear she will be Thorin's downfall."
"Of course she won't. Not while you are at Thorin's side."
Bilbo smiled up at the elven prince, touched by his words.
"Now, come Bilbo. I will find you a room and we shall speak to my father. On my honour as s prince of my realm, you will return to Erebor my friend. I promise you that."
Kili watched over his uncle, praying that he'd wake soon. Fili was in Council with Bazani, making sure that the Quen didn't try to make any drastic changes to how Erebor was run. Maleela was in Oin's room. The elf had barely slept in two weeks and was taking this chance to catch up. He turned to Thorin as he heard a groan coming from the dwarf king. Could...could Thorin be waking up?
Kili ran to the bedside, gripping Thorin's hand.
"Uncle? Uncle, please if you can hear me, squeeze my hand."
He felt Thorin's grip tighten. Kili would never admit he, but he may have squealed a little.
"Uncle, please open your eyes. Please."
Kili stared at his Uncle's face, hoping to see even the smallest sliver of blue...there! There it was. Thorin was waking up. That elf was a miracle worker. He could hear Thorin mumbling something. Water, he needed to get some water for Thorin. He quickly poured cold water into a cup and held it to Thorin's lips, encouraging the dwarf to drink as much as he could. He stopped when Thorin moved his lips away from the cup. But, Thorin was still muttering something. Kili moved his ear close to Thorin's lips, hoping to hear what he was saying.
"Bilbo...where is Bilbo?"
Well...shit.
A/N Done. R&R please. Next chapter, Thorin is told about Bilbo's banishment and Bazani tries to make the king see sense