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The Unthinkable Becomes Reality

Leaning against the wall of her cell Fira ran a hand through her hair. She wasn't sure how long it had been since Kili visited her and as much as she loved him she wished he hadn't come. Because now all she could think about was her hands in his. His arms hugging her against him. His lips on her skin. But maybe that was a good thing? After all if she focused on Kili then maybe her Dragon blood wouldn't be able to get a hold of her again. Wiping away her tears Fira licked her lips. The second she knew she was free nothing would stop her from getting to Kili.

"Hello?"

A sudden noise could be heard above her. She couldn't be certain but it sounded as though a door was being opened. No sooner had she heard this, footsteps were now heard. They were hurried and determined. Pushing herself to her feet Fira wondered if Kili had come back to see her. Despite all her earlier protests she couldn't help but hope he was here to get her out.

"There you are."

Glancing at the figure of Thorin Fira's heart sank. Moving away from the wall she watched as the king slowly opened the door; entering her cell with a sneer. As she was once again locked in Fira clenched her fists. She knew Thorin wasn't in his right mind but there was no way he would get away with hurting Kili. Thorin didn't look at her as he moved down the steps. Only when he stood a few feet away did he glance in her direction.

"I hope you're comfortable down here?"

Ignoring his sneer Fira shrugged, "I've had worse."

Inching forward she kept one hand behind her back. Thorin merely nodded.

"I see Kili came down here?"

"I..?"

He gestured to her freed hands and Fira gave a small nod.

"Yes. But I told him to leave me down here."

Thorin opened his mouth and Fira took her chance. Swinging at him she savoured the feel of her fist landing into his cheek. Thorin stumbled and Fira spun on the balls of her feet; kicking him in the stomach. She knew she should try and run but she'd seen Thorin lock the door behind him and there would be no time to find the key. Besides; all she'd wanted to do was punish him. Escape wasn't so important. She watched as Thorin rubbed his jaw; sending her a murderous stare.

"You filthy bitch!"

"That's just a warning," Fira spat, "If you ever lay a finger on Kili again I'll take that bloody crown of yours and stick it up your arse!"

She expected Thorin to hit her. To lash out and shout. But he did nothing. Instead he chuckled. Lowering her fists Fira frowned as the chuckling became full on laughter.

"Thorin?"

He shook his head, "You don't have to pretend Fira. There's only you and me here; no one else."

"Pretend?"

"That you love Kili."

Hurriedly swallowing the nausea Fira shook her head. She had known Thorin was mad but this..? How could he think this?

"Thorin…" she had to try to reason with him. One last try at least.

"Thorin please. This is the gold talking not you. Think back to before we got here. Back to Rivendell and Goblin Town. To Azog and Mirkwood. I love Kili! I'm so in love with him it hurts."

Thorin nodded, "You know, it's funny you mention Goblin Town. The time when you told us you had been sent to kill us."

Groaning Fira nodded, "Yes that's true. But I also told you I had decided not to do it before I even met you!"

Thorin didn't reply and Fira sighed. She knew yelling would get her nowhere but she couldn't help it. Thorin had often been stubborn before the gold sickness. Now it seemed nothing would get through to him. Sighing she folded her arms.

"Why are you even here?"

He smiled and the sight shook her.

"I thought you should know, Bard has aligned himself with Mirkwood to try and take the mountain. That treacherous Halfling gave them to Arkenstone."

At the mention of the jewel Fira could feel that voice in the back of her mind. Shaking her head she pushed it away as far as she dared. Not now. She couldn't lose control now. Thorin didn't seem to notice because he was now pacing in front of her.

"He has been banished. Which just leaves me to punish his accomplices."

Gulping Fira jutted her chin out.

"That elf will be punished as well as you."

"But she didn't do anything," Fira shook her head, "She's innocent trust me."

"Trust you?" Thorin moved towards her and grabbed her collar, "That was my first mistake. I allowed you to grow close to Kili. I allowed you to manipulate him and turn him against me."

He pushed her away and Fira quickly righted herself before she fell. Thorin advanced on her.

"I have a chance to free him from your grasp. And I will enjoy it immensely."

Fira lashed out but Thorin was too quick. In one movement he grabbed her by the hair and dragged her along after him. Fira kicked out even so but Thorin used his other arm to pick her up and hold her against him. Fira could feel the panic setting in and despite everything she began to scream and shout. Hopefully someone would hear her.

If someone did hear her then they ignored her. Fira fought Thorin for the entire journey. He said nothing to her as she was carried out of the dungeon and up the steps that led into the mountain. When it was clear brute force wouldn't work Fira did her best to wriggle out of Thorin's grip. She only needed the smallest amount of room for manoeuvre. But his grip was stronger than she had ever expected. When they reached one of the main corridors Thorin's grip on her body vanished. Stumbling Fira cried out as he pulled her back by her hair.

"This way!"

He opened a door and Fira realised with a jolt where they were. Thorin strode ahead and she stumbled to keep up with him. Back in the main entrance hall she could see the huge wall of stone that barred the entrance.

"On your knees!"

She had no time to respond. Thorin threw her to the ground. Brushing herself down Fira did as he said; glaring at him.

"Thorin whatever you wish to do to me get on with it."

He didn't respond to this. Instead he drew his sword and Fira wished she'd kept her mouth shut. Thorin moved around so he was facing her.

"You have plotted against me from the start. You and Bilbo agreed to steal the Arkenstone and use it yourself. Not only that but you admit you originally joined this company in the hope of killing us. Finally you have ensnared my nephew in your claws and turned him against me."

"I…" Fira shook her head. It would be no use. He was too far gone to listen to any sort of reason. Thorin used the tip of his blade to push her hair from her neck. As the edge of the sword tapped against her throat Fira stiffened. Thorin smiled.

"Your death will be the only thing that will free Kili."

Clenching her fists Fira locked onto Thorin's gaze as he raised his sword. She had to time this to perfection if she didn't want to die. Thorin brought the sword down.

"NO!"

Fira gasped as someone slammed into Thorin; knocking him down. Unable to move she watched as Kili untangled himself from his uncle before rushing over to her. He sank to his knees, taking her face in his hands.

"Fira," his hands hurriedly explored her face and neck, "Oh Fira!"

Kissing him on the nose Fira said nothing as she helped to her feet. All around her she could hear the others muttering in horror and when Thorin pushed himself up she noticed Kili was quick to draw his sword.

"Take one step nearer," his voice shook but Fira flinched at how angry he was, "You so much as look in her direction and I will kill you."

Placing a calming hand on his shoulder Fira tried to move him away. Kili would do himself no favours if he antagonised Thorin this way. However Kili shrugged her off and Fira could see similar looks of fear in the eyes of the others.

"Kee don't do something stupid."

Nodding at Fili's words Fira watched as Thorin wielded his own sword.

"You would dare challenge your own king?"

"For her," Kili swung his sword, "I'd do anything."

"Kili," Fira could get no further and Kili squeezed her hand before pushing her towards Fili. The blonde dwarf gave her a reassuring hug before he too turned to watch as Kili and Thorin squared off against each other.

"Thorin stop it!" Balin yelled, "This is ye own nephew!"

"Kili!" Fira could feel how scared Fili was, "Kili what are you doing?"

Kili went to answer when Thorin swung at him. Dodging the blow Kili spun round before trying to land his own. Thorin blocked it but Kili kicked him away. As the two carried on fighting Fira glanced over at Dwalin.

"Who's the better fighter?"

He shrugged, "Normally I'd say Thorin. But when he's angry Kili's like a raging warg. And right now he's more angry than ever before."

"But…I mean they won't…"Fira didn't want to say it, "They won't actually hurt each other will they?"

Dwalin opened his mouth when a pained cry came from Kili. Looking around Fira saw him stagger backwards; pressing a hand to his sword arm. She could see the blood dripping down his chain mail and the triumphant glint in Thorin's eyes.

"ENOUGH!"

Fira was just as shocked as everyone else when Dwalin moved to stand between the two. Kili hissed with pain and Fira found her feet moving in his direction. Putting an arm around him to keep him standing she kissed his cheek. Dwalin shook his head.

"This ends now! Kili is ye nephew Thorin! Ye love him as though he was your own son! For the love of Durin has the gold sickness affected ye so much that ye can't even see that?"

"Get out of my way Dwalin," Thorin hissed, "Else I'll kill you."

Dwalin snorted, "I'd like to see ye try," he then bowed his head and Fira wondered if he was crying.

"Ye cannot see what ye've become Thorin. Ye can't see the monster ye now are."

Turning away Fira glanced at Kili who gave her a tight smile.

"I'm fine."

"Just stop this. This isn't helping anything!"

Kili took her hand, "I said I'd punish him for hurting you. Well now I'm punishing him for trying to kill you."

"Not but…" Fira shut her mouth; knowing it was pointless. Turning back to Thorin she watched as he sheathed his sword. Dwalin paused before moving aside. Fira could feel Kili tense as Thorin advanced on them.

"You," he growled at Fira, "You are nothing more than filth! You have manipulated us and betrayed us."

Fira said nothing to this. Instead she watched as Thorin fixed his gaze on Kili.

"And you! You would rather ally yourself to something like her than your own family?"

"I love her uncle," Kili shrugged. Thorin raised an eyebrow.

"You betrayed me and your family. You are not worthy to belong to the line of Durin."

"Uncle?" Fili's voice seemed miles away as Thorin carried on.

"I hereby banish you both from Erebor. To return will be on pain of death. You have one hour to gather supplies and leave. If I find you are still here after then," the glint in his eyes shone.

"I will make you watch her die before killing you myself."

"Thorin no!"

Fira was aware of Fili being held back by Dwalin. But she only had eyes for Kili. She wasn't sure what she expected him to do. Tears welled up in his eyes but she knew he was doing whatever it took not to cry. Instead he simply nodded.

"Fine. I'd rather be anywhere but here."

Bowing her head Fira watched as Thorin nodded before turning and moving back down the corridor. No one said anything until the sound of his footsteps had completely vanished. Only when that happened did anyone dare talk. Fira watched as Fili freed himself from Dwalin and ran over to her.

"You won't go Kili."

Kili sighed, "Fee I…"

"NO!"

Fira watched as Fili began to tremble, "Kili you're my brother. I'm mean to protect you. If you leave then so do I."

"No," Kili shook his head, "No stay here and look after the others. You're their leader now Fee. You can't abandon them."

Fira nodded, "And look after Mithiel. Don't let her out of your sight for a second."

Fili nodded, "Kili…"

Stepping back Fira watched as both brothers hugged each other tightly. Tears fell down her face at the very sight. As they drew apart Kili nodded.

"Okay. We have an hour; best get packed."

It took far less than an hour. Thirty minutes after Thorin had left Fira and Kili had packed any supplies they could find along with water, blankets and weapons. They had said their goodbyes to the others and now stood at the door that led to the gold hall. The secret passage was they only way they would be able to leave the mountain and Fili had already said Thorin wasn't in the there. Fira sighed at the blonde dwarf who stood beside Kili. He had insisted on going with them until they actually left Erebor. He hadn't said it but Fira knew he didn't want to say goodbye to Kili until he had to.

"Kee...just…maybe if I talked to him..?"

Kili shook his head, "No. No I meant what I said. I'd rather be anywhere but here while he's like this. I need to keep Fira safe Fee. I can't do that here."

Fira held her hands together. This was her fault. Had it not been for her then Kili wouldn't have been banished. He'd have been able to stay with his friends and family. Kili smiled before going to push the doors open. However Fira grabbed his hand to stop him.

"Wait!"

"My love?"

She shook her head, "The gold. I don't think…I don't know if I'll be able to resist it."

Kili nodded, "But you have so far haven't you?"

"Well yes. But when I come face to face with it..?" She trailed off as Kili stared at her thoughtfully.

"Well we have no choice. This is the only way we can leave Fira."

"Hang on," Fili smiled, "What about this?"

Fira watched as he pulled something was his pocket. It looked to her like a very thin cloth scarf.

"Took it from Bofur when he wasn't looking," Fili grinned, "I was going to give it back obviously."

Fira chewed her bottom lip as Kili took the scarf and tied it around her eyes. It covered her ears as well and although it was protecting her from the gold Fira couldn't help but be nervous. Kili took her hand.

"Okay Fira. I'm going to carry you. Is that alright?"

She had barely finished nodding when he scooped her up into his arms. Snuggling against him Fira said nothing as the door opened and Kili carried her into the gold hall.

Whether it was because she couldn't see or because she was too busy focusing on Kili; Fira was slightly shocked when Kili set her on her feet and removed the blindfold. They were back in the tunnel Balin had taken her and Bilbo down when they had first arrived. In the dim light she could see Kili smiling at her. He held out his hand.

"Shall we?"

Taking it Fira allowed him to lead her through the tunnel. As they walked her legs got more and more shaky. Every so often she glanced behind to see Fili give her a reassuring smile. Squinting Fira had to hold her free hand up to shield her eyes from the harsh sun light. Once again they were standing on the small clearing outside the hidden entrance. Only if she looked down now she would see a huge army encampment instead of a barren wasteland. Fili nodded.

"Well then…" he shook his head, "Kili I…"

Fira watched as Kili pulled his brother close, "Trust me Fili. You'll be a great leader and an even greater king."

"You make it sound like I'll never see you again," Fili shook his head, "Kili the first chance I get I'm going to get Thorin to lift this banishment. Trust me."

"I do. But please understand that I won't come back until I know it'll be completely safe for Fira."

Fili nodded, "I'll miss you brother. Take care of yourself; and Fira."

Fira smiled, "I'll look after him I promise."

Nodding she watched as The two brothers hugged each other one last time before Fili turned and hurried into the mountain. Noticing how red Kili's eyes were Fira took his hand.

"Shall we?"

Kili nodded and allowed her to lead the way down the huge stone steps.

So yeah…that happened. We have a couple of chapters left and then the battle starts! But don't panic because happy endings are a guarantee I swear. But please feel free to hate on Thorin. Let me know what you think xxx