AN: Here's the sequel to my story Barrel Ride. The first few chapters will be like in Barrel Ride where I delve into the thoughts of the characters. Afterwards, the story will take a little turn towards AU. I'll be going off the book for part of it but this is set in the Movie verse and it'll be my take on when Kili wakes up and Smaug's attack.
AN 2: Also, when the Orcs attack them in Bard's house and Tauriel and Legolas come in, I will be changing it slightly. Part of me just really wanted Fili to be the one to save Kili from the Orcs and not Tauriel. I like Tauriel but it's always been Fili and Kili so I feel like they should've had Fili have a little more action when it came to keeping Kili safe from the Orcs. Anyways, enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing of The Hobbit or the movie.
Thorin walks down the pathway towards the boat that is being loaded with supplies they'll need to take to the mountain with them. The people of Lake-Town are crowded along either sides of the main channel and the pathway. Bilbo, Balin, and the rest of the Dwarves are following after Thorin.
"You do know we're one short; where's Bofur?" Bilbo asks Thorin as he hurries alongside the leader of their company.
"If he's not here, we leave him behind," Thorin replies testily. He hadn't received much sleep last night as he kept thinking about the decision he has to make; one he knows will destroy his nephew. He had seen Fili and Kili talking in the other room last night and hated having to do this to them.
"We have to, if we're to find the door before nightfall. We can risk no more delays," Balin explains in a calmer tone as he and Bilbo move to the boat and climb onto it. The rest of the Dwarves pile onto the boat as well, all of them fully clothed in armor and noble clothes. Fili and Kili are two of the last ones in the line; Fili keeping an eye on his brother the whole time. As they approach the boat, Fili climbs onto it first, setting his bags down on the floor of it. Kili moves to follow his brother but Thorin turns and puts a hand on his chest stopping him in his tracks.
"Not you. We must travel with speed, you will slow us down," Thorin says, making sure his voice is void of emotion. He can't let his youngest nephew know how much it pains him to do this to him. Kili looks to his uncle, his heart rate speeding up even as he puts a smile on his face. No, he can't do this. He has to be joking.
"What are you talking about? I'm coming with you," Kili says, trying to make light of the situation, hoping his uncle will change his mind or tell him he is just joking around.
"No," Thorin says gravelly, turning away from his nephew with the excuse of handing his bag to one of the Dwarves on the boat. He can't take the broken look seeping into his nephew's eyes. Fili turns to stare at his uncle and brother, his eyes wide, knowing that if Thorin doesn't allow Kili to go, Kili will be devastated. Thorin turns back to Kili, seeing the desperation in his eyes; Kili takes a step forward.
"I'm going to be there when that door is opened, when we first look upon the halls of our fathers, Thorin," Kili pleads, his eyes desperate for Thorin to take back his decision, to allow him to come. Thorin's gaze softens, not being able to bare this look from his youngest nephew; he never could. He rests a hand on Kili's shoulder and looks his nephew in the eyes.
"Kili, stay here," Thorin says softly so only Kili can hear him, then moves his hand up to the side of Kili's head in a moment of compassion, "Rest. Join us when you're healed."
Kili looks shocked that Thorin is sticking with this decision and the betrayal in his eyes makes Thorin's heart almost stop. Thorin moves his hand down to Kili's shoulder and squeezes it gently before turning to board the boat. Kili forces a swallow, feeling his heart break into a million pieces. He turns away and limps over to an overturned box nearby, finding it harder to breathe that he should.
"I'll stay with the lad. My duty lies with the wounded," Oin says as he climbs out of the boat and makes his way over to Kili. Fili looks over at his distraught brother, his eyes wide at the idea of being separated from him. He takes a few steps towards his uncle and addresses him. Oin begins checking Kili over, grabbing his chin and taking a look at his face. Kili swats his hand away and shakes his head, the emotion radiating off his body and facial expressions.
"Uncle, we grew up on tales of the mountain. Tales you told us. You can't take that away from him!" Fili pleads as his eyes are almost as desperate as Kili's was. Kili pulls his chin out of Oin's grasp, his eyes going to his brother, hearing everything he is saying.
"Fili," Kili warns his brother, not wanting his brother to be left behind as well. It's bad enough he has to stay in this god-forsaken place; he doesn't want Fili missing out on seeing Erebor as well.
"I will carry him, if I must!" Fili shouts, ignoring Kili's warning. If anyone deserves to see Erebor and accompany them there it's his younger brother. Thorin steels his facial expression, finding it easier to hold his features better with Fili than Kili.
"One day you will be kind, and you will understand. I cannot risk the fate of this quest for the sake of one Dwarf, not even my own kin," Thorin explains to his eldest nephew, looking Fili directly in the eye. No, this isn't the true reason, but he can't have anyone thinking he's gone soft. Fili looks over at his brother, seeing him shaking his head at Oin as Oin tries to look him over, knocking his hand out of the way.
"I said no," Kili says to Oin, yanking his head away and pushing Oin's hand away once again. Fili looks back at Thorin, having come to his own decision. There is no way he is leaving his brother here by himself, especially when he is hurt, when he's in this much pain. He meant what he said last night; he and Kili were walking into Erebor together. Fili steps out of the boat and moves towards his brother. Thorin grabs Fili's arm and pulls him to a stop, causing Fili to look back at him.
"Fili, don't' be a fool. You belong with the Company," Thorin says, his voice firm as his eyes stare at Fili.
"I belong with my brother," Fili says with far more conviction that Thorin, his own eyes staring at Thorin for a second, daring him to disagree before he pulls his arm out of Thorin's grasp and hurries over to Kili's side. Fili ignores the group of Dwarves in boat, hearing them say goodbye and leaving down the channel. Fili kneels down next to his brother as Oin continues to try to check Kili over only to have Kili shove Oin's hands away. "I've got him."
Oin looks over at Fili and nods his head, knowing he's not getting anywhere with the young Dwarf and hoping Fili will have better luck. Fili begins checking Kili over glad Kili is allowing him. Kili looks over at his brother, the emotion on his face making Fili's heart break.
"You should've stayed with Thorin," Kili says, grimacing as he looks at his brother. Fili shakes his head.
"No. I shouldn't have," he replies, resting a hand on Kili's shoulder. He hears Bofur's voice nearby saying something but he doesn't hear it, Fili's attention completely on Kili.
"Ah! So you missed the boat as well?" Bofur asks causing Fili and Oin to turn their attention to Bofur. Bofur furrows his eyebrows at the near panicked worry etched into Fili's face. Before Bofur can say anything Kili moans in pain and starts to fall over to the ground. Fili's head jerks towards his brother at the sudden groan of pain and he catches him before he falls to the ground, pushing Kili back up to a seated position. Kili moans in pain once again, his eyes closed. Fili can see the pain written on his younger brother's face as well as the sweat pouring off him.
"Kili? Kili!" Fili calls for his brother, the panic escalating quickly when Kili doesn't seem to hear him. My Mahal…Please not Kili.
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Kili feels his brother's hand on his shoulder and relaxes knowing his brother is still with him. Even though he told Fili he should've stayed with their uncle, Kili is glad his older brother is here. He's in pain and hot and his mind is in a haze and all he wants is for his brother to be there next to him like always. Kili hears someone else talking and he thinks it sounds like Bofur but he's not sure. The pain is unbearable and the fever seems to have spiked up another few degrees just in the few minutes since talking to Thorin.
Kili just lets go; he doesn't have to pretend anymore, there's no one here to impress; only his brother and Oin and maybe Bofur? He doesn't know for sure. He does know Fili's here and he just wants him to make this better. He feels his body tipping but doesn't have the strength to do anything about it. He doesn't have to though when he feels strong hands catch him and straighten him back up, knowing it's Fili. He hears Fili calling his name but he just doesn't have the energy to say anything, to open his eyes. When did I close my eyes? He hears his brother and the other talking and then Fili grabs his arm and puts it over his shoulders and pulls him up on his feet.
"We're getting you help Kee. Just stay with me. I need you to stay with me," Fili's voice floats in Kili's ears. Kili wants to answer him, to assure him he'll be okay, but all that escapes is a groan of pain. He feels someone grab his other arm and pull it but Kili shakes his head, trying to pull his arm away, not wanting anyone to touch him but Fili. "It's okay Kili. It's okay."
Kili relents, albeit reluctantly, and allows who he's sure is Bofur, due to a furry flap poking him in the face, take the other arm. He allows his brother and Bofur lead him along the path; he tries to help them but it's so hard trying to find the energy to do so. They walk for what seems like hours until he hears his brother's pleading voice and Kili looks up to see they are in front of the Master's house. He notices the Master put a handkerchief to his nose and mouth and shake a hand at them, stuttering something out. Kili drops his head down, feeling his weight drop slightly as well. He just wants to lay down; he's so drained.
Unexpectedly, someone starts pushing and shoving them away and Kili groans in pain, feeling his body moving far too quickly. Kili stumbles and he grabs at his brother's armor for purchase. He knows Fili and Bofur are struggling to hold him up and he tries to get to his feet, but it only lasts for a moment before they slip out from under him.
Time has gotten away from him because the next thing Kili knows they're stopped in front of a door and someone has pounded on the door. He hears a gruff voice and then someone else's voice pleading with it. Kili wants to know who they're talking to so he forces his head up, fighting against the exhaustion and fever to see Bard standing in front of him. He figures he must look horrible because Bard allows them inside.
AN: Please review and leave some feedback! This chapter had a little more of Kili's viewpoint. The next chapter we'll be able to see Fili's viewpoint after Kili almost falls over. Thanks for reading!