Kili is about 30 and Fili 35

The rangers had been in Ered Luin for nearly 2 months now and still showed no signs if leaving. While they did leave the Blue Mountains to trade in the human town on the outskirts of Ered Luin they remained in the hospitality of the Dwarves.

"I want them gone." Throin stated angrily. This was the third time that he had seen the rangers with his youngest nephew, Kili, though according to the other dwarves the Rangers and Kili and become fast friends after the first week the men had come.

"We all do, laddie, but we can't force them out." Balin told him.

"Why are they even here?" Dwalin asked, between the hits of his hammer. The three dwarves where sweating from the heat of the forges, even though it the temperature outside was well below freezing. This winter had been colder than most and Thorin couldn't help but be grateful that the Blue Mountains kept the worst of the weather away from the Dwarves.

"This winter has been worse than any I've ever seen. If we turn the Rangers away they will freeze." Balin told the two Dwarf warriors.

"They deserve it." Thorin muttered as he hammered at the piece of metal.

"If you're worried about their influence on Kili, stop him from training with them."

Throin sent a glare at the grey bearded dwarf. "You don't think I've tried. I can't keep an eye on him every second of every day and neither can Fili or Dis."

"Then you will just have to ignore it. The snow is melting now, anyhow. The Rangers will be gone soon." Thorin only hoped Balin was right.

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Thrum. Thrum. The arrow hit the mark each time. Kili re-loaded the arrow into the bow, followed by another twang as the arrow went flying towards the target. "How do you manage that?" Fili asked as he grabbed a throwing knife. The older dwarf threw the knife at the target, missing by mere inches. Shrugging, Kili went to collect the arrows.

"The Rangers sad they were leaving soon." Kili started, loading another arrow into his bow.

"Yes." Fili said, worriedly as Kili shot the arrow again.

"They wanted to know if I would go with them." Keeping his face neutral, Fili nodded. Kili was keeping his face still but Fili knew his brother well enough to know he was excited.

"You should go." Fili answered. While the older heir didn't want his little brother to leave him, he knew Kili wanted to go and he wasn't going to stop him.

Expecting his brother to break out in a huge grin, Fili was surprised when Kili remained silent. "Do you think Uncle Throin will let me go?" Kili asked, turning to face his brother.

Not wanting to disappoint Kili, Fili said, "Of course he will." A huge grin fell over Kili's face as he tackled Fili to the ground. Yelling Fili rolled his little brother so Kili was at the bottom.

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"No." Throin said as his youngest nephew explained the Rangers offer.

"But…"

"I said no." Thorin knew he was getting angry at his nephew for now reason but he couldn't believe the nerve of these rangers.

Kili looked about ready to argue but Fili shushed him. Glaring at his Uncle, Kili got up from his chair and left the room. "You should let him." Fili stated once Kili had left.

"He is my heir. Just as you are. I will not allow those Rangers to take him with them. He is too young and inexperienced." Thorin lectured at his oldest nephew.

"Kili's better than you think. Especially with his…"

"The bow is not an appropriate weapon for a dwarf." Throin interrupted Fili. "He should never have been allowed to use one."

"But he's good. Kili's never missed the target."

"It is an elfish weapon. Not a dwarvish weapon. I should never have allowed those Rangers near you or Kili." When Fili opened his mouth to argue further Thorin furiously said "I will speak no more of this."

Outside the door, Kili had been listening to Fili and Thorin arguing. As Thorin spoke, Kili became angrier. It wasn't fair the way his Uncle was talking about him. "I won't get hurt." Kili said, storming back into the room.

"Enough!" Throin yelled. "I will not allow you to go and that is final." Throin shouted at his youngest nephew.

Kili froze were he stood, not expecting Thorin to yell at him. Blindly he youngest dwarf ran out of the small house. "Now look what you've done." Fili glared at Throin before following his younger brother out of the room.

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When Dis returned from the market Fili and Kili had not returned and Thorin was starting to get frantic. "Where are Fili and Kili?" Dis asked.

"They ran out of the house after I forbid Kili to go with the Rangers." Thorin answered. He knew he shouldn't have yelled at his sisterson but he hadn't been able to help it. The closer Kili got with those Rangers the more Throin thought he was losing his youngest nephew.

"Why did you forbid him?" Thorin looked at his sister in surprise.

"Kili is too young and inexperienced." Dis nodded in agreement, taking a seat opposite her brother at the table.

"I know but they would take care of him." Dis stated. "I do not want Kili to go either but he won't be a child forever and he is getting better. This would be good for him."

"I know that but what if something goes wrong and how do we know we can trust those Rangers." Thorin stated.

"Talk to them." Dis stated, knowing that he brother hadn't done so ever since they'd begun teaching Kili about the bow and arrow.

"Very well." Thorin nodded.

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"Kili!" Fili yelled as he followed his brother through the corridors of Ered Luin. Kili did not stop though. Not until they reached the mines. This section of the mines was long since abandoned after the collapse that had killed many of the dwarves, including g Fili and Kili's father.

"If it was you Uncle would allow it."

"That's not true."

"Yes it is." Kili argued. The two brothers dropped to the floor, leaning against the wall. "He thinks I'm a child."

Fili didn't know how to answer. He understood why Thorin wouldn't allow Kili to go; Fili didn't really want Kili to go either. He was the older brother and he wanted to protect him but he also knew that Kili wanted to g and he wasn't about to go against what his little brother wanted.

"Uncle Thorin just worries. Just like me and Ma. You're reckless Kee."

"Is that supposed to make me feel better?" Kili joked.

"No, it's the truth. Uncle Thorin wants to keep you safe but I'll talk to him again. Make him see sense."

Kili only shook his head. "I don't want you fighting my battles for me Fee. I'll talk to him."

Fili only shrugged. "We should get back." When Fili didn't move he continued. "Unless you don't want food."

Laughing as Kili jumped to his feet, the two brothers raced back home.

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Thorin glared up at the Ranger as the man took a seat. Halbarad was their leader's name. He was one of the Dunedain Rangers of the North. At this time he was only very young, though of this group of Rangers he was there leader.

"Why do you want my nephew to accompany you?" Thorin asked, as the Ranger sat down.

"You're nephew is a talented archer, even though he has only recently started to train with the bow and arrow."

"He should never have been allowed to use them." Thorin retorted.

"Kili asked to be shown how. As did many other Dwarrows. He was the only one with potential though." Halbarad allows Thorin to think about what he had said before continuing. "We aren't interested in taking away your nephew permanently, only for a few weeks. Kili will be perfectly safe and it would give him invaluable experience."

"You would keep him safe."

"I would guard him with my life, Thorin Oakenshield." Thorin seemed to be debating the truth of Halabard's words but finally he nodded.

"I will allow it provided he is returned to us uninjured and I won't allow you to go further than 200 leagues from this place."

Halbarad considered Thorin's terms for a moment before nodding. "He will be safe, I give you my word."

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"Where is Uncle Thorin?" Fili asked as he and Kili sat down for food.

"He's gone to talk with the Ranger." Dis told them as she handed the two brothers a bowl of broth. The broth had become weaker as the winter went along but thankfully they hadn't run out. Kili couldn't help the red flush of embarrassment at the thought of what his Uncle might say to them.

Fili and Kili where doing the dishes when Thorin walked back into the small house. Not saying anything, he took a bowl of broth from Dis. Kili looked about ready to say something else to Thorin but Fili stopped him.

When Thorin had finished and the last of the dishes had been put away he started to speak. "Kili, I know you want to go with these Rangers but I need you to understand why I do not want you to go."

Thorin was obviously waiting for Kili to argue back but Fili was sending warning looks to his younger brother to say silent. "You are young and reckless and my heir. I need you to say safe." Kili wanted to argue that he wasn't a child but Thorin kept speaking. "But I know you are a fine warrior and my talk with these Rangers has made me realise that this would benefit you."

"You'll let me go." Kili asked, excitedly.

"Provided you do as these Rangers tell you to."

"I will, I promise. Thank you Uncle." Kili replied happily.

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It was another two weeks before the snow had melted and the Rangers where ready to leave. "Remember what I said, Kili." Thorin said, giving his youngest sisterson a hug goodbye.

"I promise Uncle."

"Be careful, dear." Dis spoke, giving Kili a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

Once Dis had let go of Kili, Fili grabbed his little brother and they embraced. Neither wanted to be apart from one another for a single moment but they would be. "If you don't come back in one peace I'll feed you to the worm." Fili grinned, loosening his grasp on his little brother.

"I'll be fine as long as you don't bury yourself in scrolls." The two brothers laughed at the joke before pulling apart. "I'll be fine, promise." Kili said, giving each of his family members another hug goodbye before he grabbed his pack and left the Blue Mountains behind.

This is my first Hobbit Fanfic so would love to hear feedback. I wasn't sure how old Halbarad is but needed a ranger so there we go.

Might carry on the Fanfic if people enjoy so please review :)