Summary: Bilbo sends word to Erebor that they are on their way back and is Avna sent away?

Disclaimer: I own nothing. This is fiction

Happy News?

"You're right to send her away. You know this, don't you?"

"Oh Uncle of course I know that. She just looked so..upset. And disappointed. I can't help but feel guilty."

Walking around the dining table, Thorin placed a comforting hand on his nephew's shoulder.

"You have always had a kind heart my child. And that is a great thing. But sometimes,a king needs to be cruel."

"I know. Thank you Uncle."

"We will begin planning immediately. There are many large homes at the edge of Erebor that she and the child will be comfortable in."

"Will I get to see the child?"

"Maybe. That will be up to Avna."

"I see. Thank you Uncle. I am sorry this happened."

"It is not your fault. She took advantage of you when you were in a weakened state. Now that she is pregnant, we cannot execute her, so instead this form of imprisonment will have to do."

Fili smiled weakly at that. He had really liked Avna. He'd miss her. And if she never let him see their child? Fili would be heartbroken. He'd just have to make sure that would never happen.

Bazani gripped her tea cup until her knuckles turned white.

"So, you're being banished?"

Avna nodded. She'd admit, Bazani scared her. She knew the Queen loved Thorin, but her lvoe was a bit...obsessive.

"Damn it. This is going to cause serious problems."

"No, it's not."

"Excuse me?"

"I can't do this any more. I love Fili. And you want the people you love to be happy. Fili is happy with Kili. So, I'm going to find Fili and tell him the truth. About the drugs and the pregnancy."

"Oh you are, are you?"

"Yes, this has gone on long enough Bazani. I can no longer hurt Fili this way. I'm sorry."

The young dwarf left the room, leaving a furious Queen behind her. Damn that woman. Bazani sent a servant to find her brother. Avna would have to be dealt with.

Fili rushed to the throne room. A message had arrived from the Shire. He burst through the doors and saw Frerin and Dis standing with Thorin.

"What does it say?"

"I haven't spoken yet."

Fili bowed to the raven. Those things were dangerous. They had claws and sharp teeth and were not afraid to use them.

"Fine. The message says that they are leaving the Shire and will be back here within five to six weeks."

"When was this sent?"

"About two weeks. I would have been faster except there some storms and hunters to avoid."

"Thank you dear raven. You may rest."

The raven flew out the window. Fili was delighted. Kili would be home within a month. Except, he'd have to tell Kili about Avna and the child. The prince was taken out of thoughts by a muffled thought. DIs turned to her brother, concerned.

"Frerin, what is wrong?"

"We haven't found Borin yet. If he's not here by the time BOfure comes home..."

Frerin trailed off, but his family knew what would happen. Bofur would be heartbroken He'd retreat into himself and his relationship would suffer. Dis pulled her brother into a hug.

"We will find him Frerin. I swear on the Arkenstone that we will."

The momen was interrupted when a guard burst through the doors.

"Prince Fili, Prince Fili! Come quick, it's Avna."

Fili froze. Oh Mahal, was it the child? Had something happened?

"What? What is wrong?"

"She has been stabbed my Prince. Murdered!"

A/N Done. R&R please. Next chapter, is Borin home to meet his father? And who could have killed Avna?