January1815 – Don't worry. Happy ending I swear

Nice Egan – Anything involving Kili will be sweet for me!

Rachetg – Hopefully this won't disappoint

Bleeding Blue Kunoichi – Indeed she was! I'd always planned for a confrontation like this to happen right from the start!

Gone Too Far

Kicking out Fira tried to prise Thorin's hands away from her neck. He gripped her body with his knees and up close she could see the madness raging through him. Scratching at his hands she gasped when she caught her own neck on several occasions. Taking desperate breaths Fira stared up at Thorin.

"Thorin…Thorin please…"

She could feel the pressure on her neck growing. Thorin wasn't going to stop until he snapped her neck.

"Thorin stop! Stop it's the gold! It's tricking you!"

"Liar!"

He squeezed even more and Fira allowed her head to fall back. She had no fight left anymore. Maybe this was for the best? Supposing the gold took her again and she ended up hurting someone? Suppose she hurt Kili. Thorin smiled down at her and Fira could feel her world getting hazy.

She prayed Thorin would be quick.

Kili had never run so fast in his life. He and the others had been on a short rest only for the figure of Bilbo to burst out of nowhere. The Hobbit had tears running down his face and it had taken several minutes of watching him hyperventilate before they could get him to talk.

"Fira…she…" Bilbo bent over and took several more breaths. Rolling his eyes Kili grabbed him and gave him a small shake.

"Where is she?"

Bilbo shook his head, "She attacked me!"

"Why on earth we she do that?" Dwalin spat. Kili narrowed his eyes as Bilbo paused. The Hobbit then nodded.

"I don't know; she thought I had the Arkenstone. I don't," he suddenly added, "But she thought that."

"But why?" Kili let go of Bilbo who gave him an apologetic smile.

"You know how the gold is affecting Thorin? Well it's doing the same with Fira. I think her dragon blood means she wants to keep this treasure for herself. I fought her off when she attacked me and then I saw her running towards the gold halls where we found Smaug."

Stepping backwards Kili gave a weak shake of the head.

"No…no Fira wouldn't…Bilbo she's fine! She has to be fine!"

"Kee," Fili pulled him close, "We have bigger problems."

"Such as?"

"Well," Fili sighed, "If Fira goes back to the gold halls then she'll come across Thorin. If what Bilbo says is true then she might try and take the gold from him."

Forcing himself not to be sick Kili glanced up at the others. Bofur shook his head.

"He'll kill her."

Nodding Kili turned and ran. He could hear the others close behind him. Blood pounded in his ears but he paid no attention to it. He needed to get to Fira before Thorin found her.

Stopping at the huge double doors Kili wasted no time in opening them. Behind him he heard the others drawing weapons and he bowed his head. He had never imagined the company would do such a thing against Thorin. But with his uncle in the state he was in they had no choice.

"I can't see her!" Moving his head from side to side Kili scanned every inch of the room with hope building. Maybe Bilbo had been wrong.

"There!"

Kili could hear his brother but the words were lost as he watched on. He could see Thorin leaning over someone. The person on the ground was far smaller and slighter. They kicked out and as he narrowed his eyes Kili realised Thorin's hands were around Fira's neck. Jumping down the steps two at a time he drew his sword.

"NO!"

Thorin turned at the last minute. Bringing his sword down on thin air Kili kicked his uncle away from Fira; standing over her still form. Darting his eyes down he shook his head. She was so still and he could see her neck was covered in huge purple blotches.

"What have you done?"

His blade clattered to the floor as he knelt down beside her. Cradling her in his arms he kissed her forehead.

"What have you done?"

Kili watched as Thorin backed away from him. The rest of the company crowded round him and Fira. As Oin wormed his way through Kili hugged her close. He could still hear her heart beating. Stroking her face he watched as she screwed up her eyes.

"Kili..?"

"Yes," he kissed her, "Yes I'm here. I'm here darling."

Fira forced her eyes open as Kili gently traced the bruises on her neck. Kissing the biggest he smiled at her; not fully registering the fear in her eyes. Fira sat up and brought her knees to her chest.

"Keep away from me," she blinked back her tears, "Kili keep away."

"Fira I…" Reaching out Kili watched as she crawled away from him. Getting to his feet he was painfully aware that Thorin stood right behind him. Licking his lips he whirled round.

"Have you forgotten who you are? Uncle you…you've never wanted to hurt Fira?"

"She was stealing from us," Thorin snapped. Gulping Kili turned to see Fira nodding shamefully.

"I was being influenced by the treasure," she sighed, "But even so I should have tried to fight it."

Nodding Kili watched as Fili stood by his side. His brother glowered at Thorin.

"You need to snap out of this uncle! We need you!"

Thorin raised an eyebrow, "I don't answer the demands of someone who would rather be with a tree shagger."

Kili said nothing as Fili punched Thorin in the face. He remembered doing the same thing in Rivendell. Thorin staggered backwards and Kili eased in front of his brother.

"You are not the uncle we know. You've become consumed by greed and wealth. I thought you cared about us, about our happiness. Well it seems I was wrong. You're nothing more than a selfish, cruel bastard!"

The punch sent him flying onto his back. Moving his aching jaw Kili looked up to see Fili leap onto Thorin. Hands pulled him up and he could see Fira still shaking in a small ball. Fili smashed his fist in Thorin's cheek when Kili tried to pull him back.

"Fili leave him!"

Fili pushed him away before brushing himself down. Jabbing a finger at Thorin he narrowed his eyes.

"You will never, ever, lay a finger on Kili again! If I see you within inches of him I'll kill you!"

Rubbing Fili's back Kili watched as Thorin glowered at them both. His uncle roughly brushed past them and moved towards the others. Realising too late what his plan was Kili could do nothing as Thorin dragged Fira to her feet and dug a knife under her chin. He was aware of Fili pulling him back whilst the others watched on in horror. Kili sent Fira pleading glances. She wasn't fighting. She wasn't even struggling. Thorin smiled.

"She betrayed us. She deserves to die for what she has done!"

"Thorin let her go!" Dwalin growled. Balin nodded.

"Thorin can ye not see what's happening to ye? Just let the lass go."

Thorin tensed him arm and Kili blinked back his tears. Dropping to his knees he looked up at Thorin. Fira was shaking her head at him but he smiled at her in a hope to reassure her.

"Uncle please, please let her go."

"Kili this is what she deserves."

"Please just…I'll do anything you want. Just let her go."

Thorin raised an eyebrow, "You would beg for me to spare her."

"And more," Kili nodded, "Thorin I am begging you! Please just give her back to me."

He watched nervously as Thorin moved the knife away from Fira's neck. For a few torturous seconds no one said anything. Then Thorin flipped the knife in his hand and brought the hilt down on the back of her head. Fira crumpled to the floor like a rag doll. Thorin stooped over her, scooping her up and tossing her over his shoulder.

"What…Thorin no!"

Kili jumped to his feet and hurried after his uncle. Spinning round in a single movement Thorin punched him in the side of the head. Staggering backwards Kili fell to his knees. His head was reeling and he watched Thorin move away with Fira.

"I will not kill her. But I won't allow her, her freedom. She can rot in the deepest dungeon of Erebor."

Kili opened his mouth but the pain in his head was going crazy. He could hear shouting and around him. Falling backwards he felt hands take him to break his fall. The last thing Kili remembered was seeing Fili leaning over him.

Forcing his eyes open Kili winced as he heard a banging sound coming from the back of his head. Hands gently tried to push him back but he shrugged them off. Sitting up he forced his eyes open.

"Kili?"

Nodding Kili glanced up to see his brother kneeling beside him. Smiling Kili winced again as his jaw ached. He gave it a small rub; already he could feel the bruises on his face. Fili rubbed his back.

"How do you feel?"

"Sore," Kili sighed, "I feel like my pony kicked me in the head."

Fili gave a small nod and up close Kili could see his brother was shaking. Not from fear but from anger.

"Fee?"

"I wanted to kill him," Fili whispered, "When you lost consciousness I wanted to wrap my hands around his neck and kill him."

Hugging his brother closely Kili sighed, "Fili I'm fine. It's just a few bruises."

"But that's not the point," Fili spat, "He hurt you. Kili Thorin has doted on you since you were a child. Never before have I seen someone be as protective of you as I am. To see him attack you in that way..?" He gave a small shudder. Rubbing his brothers back Kili forced himself to his feet. Something shone in the corner of his eye and he realised they were still in the gold hall. Rubbing his head he was aware that the others were watching on.

"Where's Fira?"

Fili stepped back, "Kee…"

Shaking his head Kili glanced around. Apart from Thorin everyone else was there. Except Fira.

"Where is she?"

"I…"Dwalin then shook his head, "Thorin locked her up lad."

"He..?" knees shaking Kili quickly sat back down to avoid collapsing.

"You just let him take her?"

"I'm so sorry Kili," Fili knelt before him, "But all I could think about in that moment was you. You were barely breathing and I was so worried I would lose you!"

"You should have stopped him," Kili shot glares at the rest of the company, "Someone should have tried to stop him!"

"Kili," Balin sat down beside him and gently rubbed his back, "She's still alive. She's still alive thanks to you. Had we not arrived in time Thorin would have killed her. Things could have been a lot worse."

Kili gave a small nod. True things could have been worse. He could have been holding Fira's body in his arms. Satisfied his legs weren't going to give out on him he forced himself to stand. Fili placed a warning hand on his elbow.

"Kee you should rest."

"No," he glanced at Balin, "Do you know where he's put her?"

Balin gave a small nod, "I'm afraid I do."

As vague as that sounded Kili smiled weakly, "take me to her. Please?"

"Of course lad," Balin rubbed his arm, "Thorin has the keys to the dungeons but it shouldn't be too hard to break in."

Kili couldn't help his grin. Glancing over at Fili he was aware of Mithiel standing a few feet away from his brother. He took Fili's hand.

"Just…do whatever it takes to keep her safe from him," he whispered. Fili gave a small nod.

"I'd give me life for hers Kee. You know that."

Nodding Kili realised Balin was already walking away. The banging sound in his head was starting to die and he hurried after the older dwarf.

He would get Fira out and make Thorin pay for what he did.

Thorin paced around outside the huge stone wall that protected Erebor from her enemies. Peering through a small gap in the stone he could make out a single figure walking up the pathway towards him. As he saw the look in Bard's eyes he gave a small smile to himself. Did this man honestly expect him to be afraid? Smaug had been defeated just like he promised.

"I wish to speak to the King under the Mountain!"

Thorin moved closer to the gap in the stone and peered through. He didn't blink as Bard did likewise. If this bargemen wanted to steal his gold then he would have a fight on his hands.

"What do you want?"

"I want you to keep the promise you made to us." Bard hissed.

Thorin scoffed at this. He had made them a promise? The king under the mountain had made a deal with the people of Laketown. The idea was almost laughable. He shook his head and allowed himself a small smirk at Bard's muttered curse.

"We do not seek more than our share Thorin. Enough to help rebuild our lives and nothing more."

"I think not." Thorin pressed his hand against the wall. "I saw the look in your eyes when I first mentioned the treasure in this mountain. It has left your mind has it? And now you're here to take it from us."

"You speak as though you had only a few gold coins!" Bard cried. "Thorin the treasure in this mountain is enough to serve your people and mine a hundred times over. Why deny us our rightful share?"

Thorin leant his head against the stone wall. He had no idea why he didn't want to help Bard. It was as though a small part of his brain was trying to fight against the rest of his mind but without success. Bard was right. The people of Laketown needed his help.

But it was his gold. His and his alone. The idea of someone else laying claims to it was bordering on treason.

Shaking his head Thorin faced Bard.

"I do not do deals with oath breakers."

Bard flinched at this. With a cold stare he peered at Thorin darkly.

"You are not the man I helped into Laketown. You've become blinded by your greed and your pride. That gold is poisoning you and yet you're too stubborn to see it!"

"How dare you talk to me like that?" Thorin could feel his body shaking with rage. He watched as Bard shut his eyes before leaning against his side of the wall.

"Thorin…I did not come here to fight. I came here to try and save you and your company. I am the one thing that stands between you and bloodshed."

"Are the people of Laketown going to march on the mountain?" Thorin mocked cruelly.

"Will they threaten us with their pike hooks and fishing nets?"

Bard shook his head slowly.

"You can have peace or you can have war."

Everything around Thorin fell into silence.

"Then I will have war!"

"Very well." Bard's voice called out. "I'm leaving. But just remember this Thorin. You brought this upon yourself and your company. Their fate is in your hands."

Thorin could hear the bowman walking away. Looking down at his feet and sighed to himself as the anger fell away from his mind.

So yeah…I think it's safe to say Thorin has crossed several lines. Not sure who I feel sorry for the most; Fili, Kili, Fira or the others. Sorry I didn't update yesterday but was spending Mother's Day in Sheffield. Let me know what you think xxx