Summary: Will Calor talk? And, a week before the tournament, the champions are revealed.
Disclaimer: I own nothing. This is fiction
The Big Reveal
"We need to do something about the Ironquarrys Thorin."
"Yes brother, I know. But I don't want to move against them until I am 100% certain they are behind it."
"How are you going to do that?"
"Calor, our little assassin wannabe, he has a fiance. If he's banished, she'll be shamed for being associated with him and will have no chance of finding anyone else. His banishment will effectively, destroy her life. Dwalin has gone to get her. She'll visit Calor, talk to him. She should be able to change his mind."
Frerin was impressed. That was a genius idea. He had to admit, Thorin was one heck of a king.
Calor fidgeted in his chains. Banishment. The one fate worse than death. Mahal, what would happen to Veylna? Would she move one, find someone else? Calor would spend the rest of his years torturing himself with thoughts of his love. His door slammed open, Dwalin glaring at him.
"You have a guest."
He stood to one side, revealing Veylna, standing behind him.
"I'll give you two some privacy."
The guard left, closing the door behind him. As it shut, Veylna ran to her fiancée, throwing her arms around him.
"Calor! What have you done? They're talking about banishment."
"I know. I'm sorry my love. But, you'll be okay."
"No I won't! How stupid are you Calor? You know how the families of the banished are treated. I'll be a pariah. I'll be banished as well. The difference is, I'll be surrounded by my family and friends, I'll just be ignored."
Veylna broke down, sobbing into Calor's neck. He'd never though of that, how Veylna would be treated if he was banished. Everything he had done, he had done for her. Bazani had promised him safety, a house, money. Everything the young couple needed for their future. He had been such a fool. Looking down at his distraught fiancée, he couldn't believe how stupid he had been. There was only one way to fix this. Taking a deep breath, he shouted out.
"I'll talk!"
Dwalin walked into the room, smile on his face.
"Well. Who's orders are you following?"
"Bazani. She told me to kill Bilbo and abduct Borin. Everything I did, I did under Bazani's orders."
Thorin sighed, slumping into Bilbo's side. When Dwalin told him what Calor revealed, Bilbo had called the Company, along with Frerin and Dis, to their side, knowing that Thorin would need the support of his family and friends.
"I was a fool."
"No Thorin. She was a good friend. You gave her the benefit of the doubt, as any friend would."
It was Balin who asked what they were all thinking.
"What do we do now? Our Queen is a traitor. There is no laws for this, it has never happened."
Bilbo's answer surprised them.
"We're not letting her off easy. She's uncomfortable knowing that Calor is in the dungeons. We tell her nothing. And the Tournament is to be moved up."
Everyone looked at the hobbit, confused.
"Bilbo, love, why would we move the Tournament?"
"She's cocky. She believes Bulgrim can defeat Dwalin."
"I'm not fighting though."
"I know. We tell her the Tournament is being moved up and her confidence grows. She knows that if she wins, that's me gone."
Thorin sat up, following his hobbit's train of thought.
"So, when it's revealed at the Tournament that Tauriel is fighting and when Bulgrim loses, she'll be publically humiliated."
"Are we sure Tauriel can defeat Bulgrim?"
"Yes Dis. Bulgrim fights Orcs and Goblins. He relies on his won't be able to keep up with Tauriel's speed and 'll win easily. And, after she loses? We can do anything."
Thorin laughed, hugging Bilbo close to him.
"A brilliant idea. You, my beautiful Hobbit, are a genius! Frerin, arrange for a public announcement. It's time to get rid of the Ironquarrys once and for all!"
A/N Done. R&R please. Next chapter, Bazani reacts to the news and what will happen to Calor? (Need your help with Calor. Do you want him alive or dead? Up to you readers)