Summary: Bazani reacts to the news and what will happen to Calor?
Disclaimer: I own nothing. This is fiction
Unpleasant News
The crowd gathered beneath the balcony, muttering to one another. For Thorin to make a public announcement, it must be important. They cheered as their king appeared on the balcony, followed by his wife, brother and sister. Thorin raised his hands, asking the crowd for silence. They quieted, Thorin smiling as they did. He would never get used to the idea that people actually listened to and obeyed him.
"Thank you. I have called you here for a very important reason. Recently, things have been difficult for my family. And I have not been a good King, as I dealt with these so, in thanks for your understanding, I have decided to move the Tournament forward! Our champions will fight tomorrow!"
The crowd went wild! The tournament was something all dwarves were looking forward to, of course they were. Two warriors fighting for honour. What was better? Thorin's voice rang out.
"And now, of course, I will announce our Champions. Fighting for Queen Bazani, is her brother, Bulgrim Ironquarry."
Bulgrim moved to stand beside Thorin, smiling and waving at the crowd.
"And fighting for Bilbo is his close friend, Tauriel, Daughter of Mirkwood."
The tall, lithe figure of Tauriel appeared from the shadows beside Bilbo. She smiled down at the crowd, who were cheering loudly. It seemed they preferred Tauriel to Bulgrim. Thorin nodded to the guards to disperse the crowd and headed back into the building. As he passed Bazani and Bulgrim, a hand on Bilbo's back and Tauriel a strong presence at his back, he turned to them.
"I wish you all the luck for tomorrow, I think you might need it my Queen."
The small group left the room, leaving two very shocked dwarves behind them.
Dwalin led Calor to the king's office. Today, the young dwarf was going to learn his fate. Dwalin opened the door and gently nudged Calor inside. The dwarf fell to his knees, bowing before his king.
"Rise Calor. I thought long and hard on what to do with you. Yes, you tried abducted my nephew and tried to kill my beloved. But, Bazani lied to you and used you. I fully believe that had you been successful in killing Bilbo, Bazani would have killed you. Everything you did, you did for the person you loved. For this reason Calor, we have decided that you and Veylna will leave Erebor. You may return after sixty years, but in that time, you are allowed to write letters to your family. We have arranged a home for you in the Iron Hills and Dain will have people watching you. He will report back to me. You will be watched Calor, at all times. Am I clear?"
Calor nodded, too shocked to speak.
"Very well. You and Veylna will leave tomorrow, before the tournament. There will be guards travelling, to make sure you get to the Iron Hills. Dwalin will take you back to your home, so you may pack your things. Veylna already knows and she is preparing."
The King walked to the door, letting Dwalin in. Calor walked to the door and stopped before the king.
"I don't know how to thank you. I thought you'd execute and instead you're giving me a chance at another life. I won't you down, I promise."
"See that you don't Calor."
Thorin closed the door after Calor and sank into the chair at his desk. He was glad he got to do some good today. And Calor was a good lad, he'd just got mixed up with the wrong people. Unfortunately for Thorin, that person was his own wife. The king was looking forward to tomorrow. Not only would the Ironquarry's be humiliated, but Thorin would be rid of them once and for all. He settled back into his chair, thoughts of his life with Bilbo and their child running through his mind.
Yes, he was looking forward to tomorrow.
A/N Done. R&R please. Was really surprised. 100% of people wanted Calor to live, so there you go guys. I was going to execute him, but after seeing what you wanted, I changed my mind. Next chapter, the tournament and the Ironquarrys face their fate.