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Capture

Fira couldn't stop running. Even though she knew she had left the company far behind her feet wouldn't stop. Tears coursed down her face; obscuring her vision. Branches scratched at her cheeks and she stumbled over several upturned roots. When she finally came to a stop she bent over and took several deep breaths.

"Kili..?"

She took one last calming breath before standing up and brushing the tears away. Kili hadn't meant those things. He couldn't have. This place had been messing with them since they first arrived. Gandalf had warned them as much. Licking her lips Fira ran a hand through her hair before glancing around. What had she been thinking? Running off like that? She had been upset yes. And the last thing she had wanted to see was Kili. But now she was lost in the middle of Mirkwood with no idea how to get back to the others.

"Shit."

She couldn't help her cursing. Everything around her looked the same. Huge webs covered most of the trees and as she peered closely Fira's heart skipped several beats when she saw a huge black shape moving about behind one of them. Forcing herself to remain still she watched as the creature plucked at the web before moving away. Only after a few minutes had passed did she dare move an inch or two forward. In doing so however her feet brushed against something hard on the ground. Fira could feel the hope growing as she knelt down and brushed the leaves away. Smiling through her tears Fira ran a hand along the stone path.

"It's over here!"

The second she finished speaking she clapped a hand over her mouth. They would never hear her. And right now Fira had the small problem of that huge creature. Even though she couldn't see it she knew it hadn't gone far. Forcing all thoughts of Kili from her mind she nodded to herself. She had to get to the others and bring them back here all without getting lost.

"Right," rummaging through her pockets Fira wished she had some thread or string. Anything that she could use to lead the others back here. Once it was clear her pockets were empty of anything useful she paused. Maybe she could just hope for the best? Besides she had to actually get to the others first. Pulling her coat around her Fira moved forward, away from the webbing.

She managed about four steps before the spiders lunged at her.

Kili forced himself not to panic. Even when the webbing left sticky marks on his face he told himself to remain calm. It had all happened so quickly. One second they were being attacked on all sides by spiders. The next his legs had gotten caught up in the webbing. He had tried to fight it off but he was powerless as the two spiders that towered over him wrapped him up and lifted him into the air. In his trussed up state he could hear the muffled yells of the others. The bundle next to him grunted and Kili gave a small sigh as he realised it was his brother. He could about see the bundles that were the rest of the company and he made a mental note. Fourteen. Fira was missing obviously but who else?

Kili shook his head. Now was not the time to be thinking about that. He needed to get out and find Fira. The webbing around his ankles was far tighter than the rest of him and he knew trying to free them was a waste of time. However the rest of his body wasn't as cramped. In fact he could move his arms enough to grab the knife hidden in his sleeve. Pulling it out Kili tore frantically at the webbing. Although he'd seen no sign of the spiders he knew he didn't have long.

"Come on!"

The knife caught on several thicker strands and Kili tried not to shudder as he grabbed the sticky threads to keep them steady. Eventually however he managed to tear a huge gap in his bonds. Smiling to him he raised his knife to make the gap bigger when he felt something jab at his ankles. Keeping perfectly still Kili held his breath. It wasn't a spider but something much smaller. He could hear the sound of a blade being drawn and before he could speak he was falling. Landing on the ground with a grunt Kili shook his head to clear the spots from his vision. Through the gap in the webs encasing him he watched as the tiny figure of Bilbo moved among the tree branches, stopping every so often to cut down a dwarf. Kili shook his head. This hobbit had proved to be far more remarkable than he or any of the others had expected.

"OW!"

The smile was wiped from his face as someone landed on his ankles. Tearing the webbing away Kili pushed it from his face and sat up. The figure lying on him struggled and Kili tore through their cocoon.

"Fili!"

His brother gave him a weak smile and Kili wasted no time in freeing him. Both got shakily to their feet and Kili tugged at a strand that was stuck in his hair. Fili looked him up and down.

"Are you alright?"

Nodding Kili glanced around to see the others were now freeing themselves. He was aware of Fili glancing around but he knew his brother would be looking for just one person.

"Mithiel!"

As his brother ran to free the elf Kili glanced down at his feet. He wanted Fira here. Maybe not in danger but he wanted her at his side. Blinking back his tears he drew his sword. All around him he could hear the cries of the spiders.

"Together!" Thorin drew his own sword and Kili was quick to join the huddle. Fili pushed Mithiel into the middle and Kili saw the fear on the elf's face. Never before had he seen anyone so scared.

"Bilbo?" Bofur shook his head, "Where's Bilbo?"

Kili glanced up at the trees; smiling as the hobbit waved at them.

"I'm up here!"

Kili's grin faltered however when he saw something moving in the webs behind Bilbo.

"LOOK OUT!"

Bilbo turned and fell backwards as the spider jumped at him. Running forward Kili grabbed the started hobbit and sat him back on his feet. Thorin yelled something and he hurried back to the huddle. Fili grinned at him.

"You know I was thinking the other day we haven't sparred in a while."

Kili nodded, "I was thinking the very same."

He watched as Fili then turned and took Mithiel's hand.

"Remember what I told you in Beorn's cottage? Well I meant every word."

Kili frowned. What had his brother said to the elf? However he knew now wasn't the time as three spiders advanced on the group. Mithiel gave a frightened gasp and Kili knew she had frozen. Sticking close to Fili he gripped his sword tightly. His bow would be much better here but he only had a few arrows left and he didn't dare risk wasting them. The spider jumped over his head and Kili raised his sword; slashing one of its back legs. Allowing the others to battle it he ran at the next one.

It lunged at him but Kili slid underneath its body and sliced open its stomach. Screaming the spider writhed in pain and Kili jumped to his feet in time to see Fili deliver a blow to the spiders' neck. Glancing over his brothers shoulder he realised several more spiders were coming. Wielding his sword Kili hurried to stand beside his brother who swung furiously at a spider that got too close to Mithiel. Kili bit his lip. Mithiel had hold of her sword but he could see how much she was shaking. Fili slashed another leg off the spider but a third leg sent him sprawling to the floor. Kili watch on in horror as the spider's pincers were dangerously close to his brothers' throat.

"Mithiel!" Running forward he slashed at the spider who kicked him away.

"Mithiel do something!"

She didn't move. Fili gave a cry of pain and Kili set his jaw grimly.

"Mithiel if you don't do something he'll die!"

A slight exaggeration maybe but he needed her to move. Fili gave another cry of pain and Mithiel glanced up. Kili had never known someone could move so fast. With an enraged yell she ran at the spider before jumping into the air and landing on it's back. Bringing her sword down onto his back she then slid down it's huge body and stabbed it in the neck. Kili ran forward and pulled Fili out as the spider crashed to the floor. Mithiel wiped some more webbing from her eyes nervously. Fili took her hand.

"Are you alright?"

She gave a small nod, "Yes I…I think so."

Smiling at the pair Kili waited for his brother to say something. But it was as though all courage had left Fili who simply nodded and picked up his sword. Rolling his eyes Kili didn't have to look to know the company were fending off the spiders. But just as he dared relax a scream rang through the forest.

A girl's scream.

Kili glanced at Mithiel who shook her head to his unanswered question. Blood running cold he turned around in the direction the scream had come from.

"Fira!"

Sword out Kili ran forward; only to stagger backwards as a giant spider blocked his path. Swinging his sword furiously Kili's blow missed the creatures front legs by inches. Rearing up the spider slammed it's first four legs into the ground. The force was so strong that Kili fell onto his back – sword clattering to the ground. Reaching for it he gave a gasp as something grabbed hold of his leg. Darling to look round he saw his foot in the grip of the spiders pincers.

"FILI!" He didn't want to call for help like some weakling but the spider wasn't letting go. He could hear his brothers enraged shouting but the spider was already moving backwards. Clawing at the ground Kili tried to find a stray branch or root. Anything to hold onto.

"KILI!"

He could hear Fili's cries start to quieten the further away they got. Wriggling in the spiders grip Kili gave it a fierce kick to the face. The spider hissed before jabbing a leg into his thigh. Throwing his head back in pain Kili's hands fumbled for his knife. Trying not to look on the spider he instead fixed his gaze on the trees above him. His sharp eyes were quick to focus on the slight figure that was jumping through the trees towards him.

Pulling her sword out Fira jumped from branch to branch; not caring if she slipped and fell. Anything to bring her closer to the spider that had Kili. Bleeding for a dozen cuts on her face and arms she grabbed hold of a long strand of webbing and swung down to the spider. Landing on it's back she dragged her sword across it's back before jumping down and stabbing it in the face. She could hear Kili groaning in pain and as the spider fell off him she glanced down. He blinked at her.

"I could get used to that sight."

Fira didn't say anything. She had no idea what she was meant to do. One part of her wanted to slap Kili around the face. Another part wanted to hold him close and never stop kissing him. In the end she did neither; simply standing back and allowing him to get to his feet. Kili gave her a nervous smile.

"Fira I…behind you!"

Turning round Fira grabbed the knife from his hands and threw it at the spider – hitting it square in the face. Turning round she saw Kili staring at her in amazement.

"You never fail to surprise me my love."

He moved forward and out of instinct Fira backed away. Kili nodded.

"Fira I know I'm the last person you want to see right now. I…I have no excuse. What I said…those horrible things…"

Fira saw the tears building up in his eyes.

"Fira I had no control over myself. You know I would never willingly hurt you! It was like I was another person. Fira please believe me when I say I am so sorry."

He was about to say more when Fira took his hand.

"I know you are Kili. And I know you never meant to say those things. I…I won't lie I'm still hurt. But I know you and I know you had no control over it."

Smiling down at her Kili pressed his forehead to hers. Fira wanted to move in for a kiss but a noise above them stopped her. Drawing her sword she glanced up to see a tall figure jump down and land a few feet beside them. Kili pushed her behind him and drew his knife. As a tall, blonde man aimed a bow at them both Fira licked her lips.

"Do not think I won't kill you dwarf," the man spat, "It would be my pleasure."

Fira stared at him, bright blue eyes and long blonde hair that was braided away from his face. Pointed ears stared back at her and she groaned. The elf narrowed his eyes.

"Release her."

Kili shook his head, "No one touches her."

The elf drew the arrow back even more.

"Release your hostage before I put an arrow between your eyes."

"Hostage?" Fira stepped out from behind Kili, "I'm not his hostage! I'm not anyone's hostage!"

The elf gave her a sneer, "How else could a dwarf like that end up with someone as beautiful as you."

Holding out an arm to stop Kili, Fira flashed the elf a glare.

"He's my One. I love him."

The elf raised an eyebrow before glancing over her shoulder.

"Is this true dwarf? Or did you threaten her into using that story? Did you tell her she wouldn't be defiled if she kept quiet?"

"How dare you!" Kili yelled, "I would never lay a finger on her. And if any other man did so I would personally see to the removal of their hands."

The elf paused before lowering his bow by a fraction.

"Very well…move."

Kili seemed ready to say no. But Fira knew the elf had no qualms about killing him. Taking his hand she placed her other against his chest.

"Come on Kili."

Nodding Kili held her close as they were marched back through the forest. Fira couldn't help but tense up as Kili held her against him. However she still clung to him as the elf pushed them back in the direction of the others. Fira bit her lip as she heard several curses coming from the company and when they finally joined the others she saw the dwarves had been pushed into a small huddle with at least half a dozen elves surrounding them. Another elf was holding Mithiel firmly by the arm and it was no surprise to Fira that Fili was seething at the very sight.

"Legolas!" A tall brown elf moved towards the blonde and Fira watched as the two elves quickly embraced. Legolas then shoved her and Kili forward towards the others.

"Now then," Legolas gave Thorin a small smile, "Any more hiding in this forest?"

Fira watched as Thorin shook his head. Meanwhile she tightened her hold on Kili. Not out of fear but because something was wrong. Kili's face was flushed and she could see he was having trouble putting weight on his left leg. Fira kissed his chest.

"Kili what's wrong?"

He shook his head, "My leg aches…I'm fine."

Fira opened her mouth to tell him not to be so stubborn when hands grabbed at her and tore her away from Kili. Squirming in Legolas's grip Fira watched as another elf shoved Kili into the huddle of dwarves. Kili tried to run towards her when an elf blocked his way. Legolas gave Fira an apologetic smile before pushing her in the direction of Mithiel. Fira glowered at him before fixing her eyes on Kili who was sending the blonde elf a murderous stare. Legolas ignored the look and instead fixed his eyes on Thorin.

"So then, two very beautiful women in your company? Any particular reason they would be travelling with you?"

Thorin jutted his chin out and Fira rolled her eyes.

"Listen halfwit! I thought it was clear I wasn't their hostage. Neither is she for that matter!"

She pointed at Mithiel and the elf nodded. Legolas narrowed his eyes.

"Then why are you travelling with them?"

"I..?" Fira had no answer. She wasn't telling these elves anything unless she had to. Legolas smiled.

"The burns on your hands, the cuts and bruises to your face. Both of you appear to have been manhandled on several occasions."

"Not by them," Mithiel spat. Fira nodded.

"They wouldn't lay a finger on us!"

Legolas shrugged, "No matter. You aren't going to be set free hostages or not," he raised his voice, "Remove their weapons!"

As she was grabbed and patted down Fira kept her eyes on Kili. His own bow and sword was removed along with his knife. He remained as still as a statue though, only trying to move when the elf searching Fira searched her a bit too closely. Pushing his hands away Fira handed over her sword and three daggers. Fortunately the elf hadn't found the one tucked into her corset. To her surprise none of the company seemed to try and fight as their weapons were taken. Only when Fili's swords were removed did he try and get them back.

"Give those to me!"

Everyone turned to look at the blonde dwarf. Legolas shook his head.

"I'm not that stupid!"

"Please!" Fira gasped at the tears in Fili's eyes, "Please they were my fathers! They're the only things I have of him!"

Fira could see a smiliar anger in Kili's eyes even though he was trying to calm Fili down. Legolas shook his head.

"You expect me to believe that?"

"It's the truth," Thorin said quietly, "Their father was killed when they were children. Those swords are all he has."

"At least let him have the sheaths," Kili begged, "They won't do any harm."

Legolas paused before nodding. Fira watched as the elf unsheathed the swords and chucked the leather at Fili who held it close to his chest.

"Thank you."

Legolas nodded before the cold look was back in his eyes.

"Tie them up," his eyes glanced over Fira and Mithiel.

"Leave the girls be; but make sure they are guarded well."

Fira said nothing as she watched the elves tie the dwarves hands up before roping the together in a long line. Licking her lips she glanced nervously at Kili. His face was pale but his cheeks were bright red and she could see he was struggling to breathe. The elf guarding her and Mithiel prodded her in the back.

"Move."

Fira held Mithiel's hand as they were marched along. Looking back over her shoulder she flashed Kili a weak smile. He nodded back.

"I love you," He mouthed.

So that was intense! Heart going out to Fili and Mithiel right now! I'd be in an even worse state if I had to fight those spiders off! And poor Fili to lose his father's swords! At least Fira and Kili are reunited…sort off. Now it's the palace and everyone's favourite king! (jokes) Let me know what you think xxx