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Inperfection – I know! Aww bless him. Although if I had been Fira I'd have just taken my chance and kissed him.

Rachetg – Yeah same. Got a few more chapters to go until that little chestnut comes out though.

Jlw – She tells them in a few chapters time. As for her breaking her curse that's going to be a bit more of a wait I'm afraid. But hopefully it'll be worth it.

Nice Egan – Hehe…well… ;) Things are going to get a bit more interesting for Fili as well soon.

Wargs and Orcs and Elves; Oh My!

Gripping her sword Fira swung at the warg as it leapt straight for her. However at the last second a figure jumped in front of her. Watching Kili fire his arrow Fira stared as the beast hit the floor and came to a stop by her feet. Kili gave her a breathless glance.

"Are you..? Are you alright?"

Fira nodded – too dumbstruck to even think about speaking. Half of her brain was trying to process what was just happening whilst another half was trying to process Kili's words from earlier. Kili stepped back when Fira heard a snarling behind her.

"BILBO!"

The Hobbit spun round just as Fira ran forward. The warg leapt over her head, jaws wide open. Mid run Fira spun on her balls of her feet and sliced the Warg's left side. With a howl it fell to it's knees whilst Dwalin's axe finished the job. Sheathing her sword Fira glanced at Bilbo. The poor Hobbit was shaking uncontrollably. Meanwhile she knew several of the dwarves were staring at her in shock and she puffed out of chest. Clearly none of them had expected her to be any good at defending herself.

"Warg scouts," Thorin scowled, "Which means an orc pack is not far behind."

Fira glanced around at the others and was shocked at the fear written over many of their faces. Even Fili and Kili looked far more nervous. As Gandalf pushed his way through Fira reached over and rubbed Kili's arm.

"We'll be alright."

He nodded, "I know."

"Who did you tell? Beyond your kin?"

At Gandalf's question Fira noticed several of the company shooting the wizard indignant glances. Thorin narrowed his eyes.

"No one."

"Who did you tell!"

"No one I swear!" Thorin kicked the warg closest to him. "What in Durin's name is going on?"

"You are being hunted," Gandalf sighed. Dwalin gripped his axe.

"We need to get out of here."

"We can't!" At Ori's voice everyone stopped and stared at the small dwarf. He shook his head.

"We've got no ponies. They've bolted."

"Along with most of our supplies," Kili said through gritted teeth. As the dwarves glanced anxiously at Thorin Fira realised none of them had every considered this sort of situation might arise. Although to be fair to them neither had she.

"I'll draw them off."

She had completely forgotten Radagast was even there. The wizard was smiling but Gandalf sighed.

"These are Gundabad wargs. They will outrun you."

"These are Rhosgobel rabbits," Radagast said with a very smug smile, "I'd like to see them try."

The company watched as Radagast flew from the forest and onto a huge plain. Sure enough the orc pack dove straight after him. Not wanting to waste any of their advantage Gandalf and Thorin began running with the others close behind. Fira forced her already pounding heart to keep going just that little bit longer. However she knew she wouldn't be able to run for very long. Her legs were still very wobbly and her head was throbbing like mad.

"Listen," a hand grabbed hers and Fira looked over to see Kili smiling at her, "Stay close to me. You'll be alright."

Fira had no idea how to reply to that. Even if she did her lungs were far too focused on trying to breathe than actually make any form of conversation. Glancing over her shoulder she saw Radagast was being forced to draw the wargs closer to the company to avoid being smashed by the rocks. Kili pulled her over to a huge rock and they knelt down behind it along with Fili, Bombur, Dori, Nori and Gloin. Looking over Fira saw the others were doing the same behind a slightly smaller rock. She squeezed Kili's hand.

"If…" she could barely breath, "If they were to catch us; what would they do?"

Kili's face clouded over and he glanced down at her.

"Honestly? I don't know. But I'm not going to let them do anything to you, that I can promise."

Nodding breathlessly Fira caught a quick wink from Fili before Kili pulled her to her feet and dragged her along after the others. Not wishing to seem like she couldn't keep up Fira pulled her hand from his and kept to Kili's pace the whole time. Bombur, Balin and Oin were the ones she was worried about. They were the oldest and largest dwarves in the company she couldn't help but wonder if they would even be able to keep up with them.

"Kee!"

At Fili's voice everyone froze. Fili bit his lip.

"I thought I heard…I doesn't matter."

Shaking her head Fira put her efforts back into running. They were coming up to yet another huge rock protruding from the ground and once again the company were forced to halt as the howls of the wargs came closer.

"Ori no!" Thorin pulled the dwarf back just in time and as she saw the small shape of the wargs Fira clenched her fists. If there were less of them and without orc riders she could have dealt with these easily. But she knew she wouldn't have the energy to do so right now and as they company began running she kept flashing glances at Kili.

"This way!" Gandalf suddenly turned to the right and Fira didn't miss the frown on Thorin's face. Not that she was going to tell either of them but she trusted Gandalf far more than Thorin and it didn't surprise her that she was among the first to follow the wizard.

"Where are you taking us?" Thorin snapped. Gandalf bit his lip and instead kept up his running. As she looked around Fira realised that although the orcs pack was still in her sights she had completely lost sight of Radagast. Gandalf came to a halt by a huge rock and the company flattened themselves against it. As ever Fira found herself next to Kili who nodded at her.

"Are you alright?" he mouthed. Fira nodded breathlessly when every single person went rigid as the harsh breathing of the warg could be heard right above them. Thorin glanced over at Kili who nodded and eased an arrow out of his quiver and onto his bow. Fira smiled at him as he took a deep breath and turned.

The orc died instantly but Kili's second arrow missed the wargs neck and instead his it's shoulder. It fell the ground and the company were quick to deliver their own blows. But Fira knew it was too late. Glancing at Bilbo she forced what she hoped was a calm smile onto her face.

"RUN!"

At Gandalf's voice everyone began running. However the howls and shouts were starting to gain on them as the company found themselves in the middle of the huge clearing. Fira drew out her sword as the dwarves began to fan out – forming a huge circle.

"There they are!" Gloin yelled. Fira looked over her shoulder to see the wargs were starting to encircle them.

"We're surrounded!" Fili yelled. Fira swung her sword before making eye contact with the closest warg. This one didn't have a rider and she allowed herself a smile.

"Just you try and come closer."

The warg whined before backing away. As a small stone flew past her ear Fira turned to see Ori backing away in horror. She shook her head. A sling shot was no use here.

"Where's Gandalf?" Bofur yelled.

"He's abandoned us!" Dwalin snapped. Fira glowered but shook her head.

"Kili!" Thorin screamed, "Shoot them!"

Glancing over Fira watched as Kili took down an orc with each arrow. She had never know of any dwarf to use a bow and yet Kili was better than most elves she had seen. Gripping her own sword she glanced over to see Fili facing down another rider-less warg. He aimed both his swords but Fira's blood froze as she saw the one creeping up behind him. With a yell Fili made short work of the first one but Fira knew he'd be too late for the second.

"Fili!"

He turned and even from her distance Fira saw the blood drain from his face at the sight of the warg. Everything swum into slow motion. She heard Kili screaming his brothers name and was aware of Dwalin running to help him. But her eyes were fixed on the tall figure that appeared as if from nowhere. They landed on the wargs back and stuck an arrow into it's back. The creature howled whilst the figure slid from it's back and in the same movement spun round and embedded a knife into the beasts head.

Everyone gaped and Fira could see Fili was still standing there with his mouth open. The figure was tall in dark trousers and a dark green tunic with a brown leather bodice. As they pushed back their hood Fira gaped at the pointed ears sticking out from the thick black hair.

"This way you fools!"

Gandalf's voice broke the spell and every one began running. Fira watched as the elf hurried towards the wizard with Fili close behind. She meanwhile kept watching Kili. He managed to bring down one last warg before turning and running.

The wargs leapt at him.

Fira could hear people shouting but she paid no attention. Feet shoulder width apart she held out both hands. Kili gaped at her but Fira shook her head as the three wargs slowed to a walk, their jaws snapping at her.

"Stay back!" Keeping her voice calm and authoritative Fira nodded. The animals growled and the one on her far left snapped at her hand.

"Hey! What did I just say?"

The animal bowed it's head and backed away. Nodding Fira eyed the other two.

"Well?"

Both creatures began backing away. Glancing over her shoulder Fira could see someone running towards her. Shaking her head she hurriedly turned her attention back onto the wargs as Kili's shouts filled her head.

"Fira what are you doing? Run!"

She sighed, "Kili this is requiring a lot of concentration right now and you aren't helping."

The three wargs before her might have been backing away but Fira knew she wouldn't be able to hold them all off. Taking a deep breath she eyed each of them in turn.

"You will not follow me. You will turn round and go back to your masters."

The middle one growled as if to acknowledge her order. Fira waited with baited breath as she slowly lowered her arms. Only when the wargs made it clear they weren't going to jump at her did she let them hang by her sides. Nodding she turned to see a very confused Kili staring at her.

"You..? I don't understand."

Fira bit her lip. Now she would have to tell them whether she wanted to or not. Shaking her head she began running towards him when his eyes widened.

"FIRA!"

At his cry Fira turned around in time to see an orc lunge at her. The orc moved it's arm up and as the knife sliced her face she staggered backwards, already feeling the blood coating her cheek. Stumbling Fira fell onto her back; one hand pressed to her left cheek, the other fumbling for a knife as the orc loomed over her.

"NO!"

Kili's arrow hit the orc's arm – causing it to lose balance. The second arrow hit it in the chest and it fell backwards. Fira hissed as the pain began to build up in her face. She could hear Kili yelling her name but all she could make out was a huge black shape jumping at her. As something bit into her shoulder Fira couldn't help her scream. The pain blossomed but it was short lived as the pressure on her shoulder vanished and the black shape disappeared. Forcing her eyes open Fira saw Kili leaning over her.

"Fira? Fira stay with me? Stay with me."

She gave a small nod before her head lolled and blackness took her.

Kili forced back his tears as Fira blacked out at his feet. He could hear the snarls of the wargs as they closed in on him. Stroking Fira's face he gently kissed her on the lips before forcing himself to his feet and drawing his sword. As the wargs came even closer Kili made sure he was standing over Fira. Only one of the wargs had a rider on it and Kili muttered several curses under his breath.

"A dwarf prince and his princess!"

If only, Kili sighed with a quick, final look at Fira. Even if he never had the guts to say it to her she had been his princess. And he was going to defend her until his last breath.

The orc raised it's sword but never brought it down. Kili froze as a horn could be heard in the silent air and as he looked over to his left he saw several white horses galloping towards him. Within seconds the wargs had scattered and Kili lowered his sword before raising it again as the few horses that weren't chasing the wargs came to a stop before him. The rider of the first horse slid down and walked towards him. Long brown hair fell past his shoulders and at the pointed ears Kili bit his lip. Unlike Thorin and the others he and Fili held no hatred of elves – yet. However, when the elf moved closer to Fira Kili growled and the elf stopped in his tracks.

"Touch her and your dead."

"She needs healing," the elf said softly.

Kili looked down at Fira's blood soaked body. Yes she needed healing but he wasn't just going to hand her over to strangers. Glancing over at where the company had been but several minutes ago he bit his lip. Supposing they were waiting for him and Fira? Supposing they had been killed by the orcs? The elf smiled.

"You care a great deal about this girl?"

"I'd die for her," the words were out before Kili could stop himself. The elf knelt down and scooped Fira into his arms. Kili sheathed his sword – unable to do anything. The elf moved to another horse and carefully handed Fira over to the rider.

"Then I assume you won't allow her to bleed to death because you're too proud to accept an elf's help?"

Kili shook his head and the elf extended a hand. Taking it he allowed the elf to pick him up and seat him on the horse. As the elf got on behind him Kili glanced over at Fira who was behind held against the riders chest. He forced himself to remain calm.

"Who are you?"

The elf nodded, "My name is Lord Elrond of Rivendell."

So a bit shorter here but I just wanted it to be the warg ambush. Also hope everyone likes the changes I made towards the end just to make it different. Once again poor Kili feeling like he can't look after Fira! Let me know what you think xxx