A Sacrifice To Save You

Serenity of sunrises

"It is decided then, Bilbo will travel to Mordor with a few companions try to destroy the ring while we get ready for another war," Thorin spoke looking at everyone in the table exhausted of this whole ordeal. The meeting had extended beyond midnight and Thorin wanted to sleep.

Gandalf nodded his head while Celeborn and Galadriel gazed at Bilbo who was anxious, fidgeting his pocket trying to determine it was the best solution but the ring was affecting even him, although he wanted to deny it.

"We'll decide who will company him in the morning. I think we all need some sleep," Elrond hummed softly glancing at Thorin who was almost dozing off in his chair.

"Good idea," Thorin snapped his head up when it was in danger hitting the table. Clearing his throat Thorin stood up raking his hair looking at everyone.

"This meeting is over, we'll continue tomorrow morning," Thorin said watching as elves and Gandalf nodded at his way before walking out. Only Bilbo stayed in his seat turning up his nose not sure what to think of it all.

"Master Baggins?"

Thorin's smooth, the deep baritone voice got his attention and he turned his gaze to Thorin who was smiling at him.

"Go get some sleep, whatever is in your mind, we can discuss it at dawn,"

"I thought my adventuring days were over...and yet, here I am, getting ready for another dangerous mission," Bilbo chuckled dryly as Thorin gazed at him in wonder.

"What I'm trying to say, I don't think I can sleep much tonight,"

"You're free to explore Erebor, but remember to keep inside the gates," Thorin reminded him and after receiving a nod the king turned on his heels walking out the meeting chamber. He may have been exhausted himself but Thorin knew because of this new threat upon his kingdom, he would not sleep either this night.

Footsteps echoed in the fast halls, long shadows cast on the stone walls by the torchers but Thorin was too tired to even notice. Knowing sleep wasn't going to come easily, Thorin headed toward the royal balcony hoping some fresh air would help his insomnia like state. Climbing the stairs the night chilly breeze caressed his face when he reached the balcony's entry but halted in mid-step.

Myra was standing there, in her black trousers, hunting boots and blue tunic, her cobalt blue hair dancing in the wind. She was so deep in thought she failed to notice Thorin stepping in, approaching her from behind.

When Myra felt someone wrapping their arms around her middle she growled a warning but as the warm lightly moist kiss was planted on her neck she relaxed.

"You should know better than sneak up on a dragon like that," Myra purred leaning back on Thorin's chest.

"I like living dangerously," Thorin hummed against her skin resting his chin on her shoulder, taking in the view.

"So why are you awake this time of hour?" Myra twisted her neck so she could gaze at Thorin's face. Pursing his lips Thorin thought about what he should say but glancing up to her shining eyes he saw best not to lie.

"The meeting extended and truth to be told, the ring affected me," Thorin muttered averting his eyes tightening his hold on Myra. Merely humming, Myra turned her gaze back at the scenery ahead, it was little cloudy, not so many stars were visible at the sky and the crescent moon was almost smiling down at them.

"It is the ring of power for a reason, I would be surprised if it didn't, a very few folks can resist its temptation,"

Thorin huffed but didn't say anything earning a giggle from Myra.