Kili Betrothed

By Samhoku

I do *NOT* own anyone but the people I make up. I also do *not* write this for money, ect, ect.

Chapter

Kili stared at his uncle in horror, the man had decided to betroth him to someone. This meant that Kili couldn't decide for himself who he wanted to marry. Thorin looked at Kili and asked, "Is there a problem with the women I have deemed fit?"

Kili looked at the sketch of the young dwarf maid and shook his head, "No sir." In appearance there was nothing wrong with the women. Kili sighed then looked at Thorin, "What about my brother?"

Thorin muttered, "Fili is being difficult. I will find someone for him in due time."

Kili half smiled then looked back down at the drawing, she looked beautiful. Kili asked, "Did you meet her?"

Thorin raised an eyebrow, looking indignant, "Yes, of course. She is thin for a dwarf, but I do believe you will like her."

Kili decided to trust his uncle, "Alright, when do I meet her?" Kili looked at his uncle with curiosity, "Is there anything I should know about her?"

Thorin eyed his nephew suspiciously. He was taking it very well, unlike Fili. Fili had locked himself in his room and refused to come out except to use the bathroom and eat. Thorin rubbed his beard, "You meet her tomorrow. The only think you should know is that she can be headstrong at one moment and then silent as the grave the next."

Kili nodded a little then looked back at the picture. The sketch was elaborate and actually had color. She was paleish and had long black hair, black eyes, and she was looking at a book in her hands.

Kili looked at his uncle to find Thorin studying him. Thorin commented, "Yes, I think you will like her." Thorin walked away from Kili and to talk to Kili's mother.


The next day Kili was waiting outside for the young women. He was ordered to bring her in the mountain. The horses came and Kili felt awkward, standing there with Fili. Fili recovered first by the amount of people with her. He addressed the person who was obviously in charge, "Hello, I am Fili nephew of Thorin Oakenshield. This is my brother Kili, who is betrothed to your lady. We are to escort you all into the main hall where Thorin is waiting for you."

The dwarf nodded once then started towards the door. He took of his helmet and looked back at the others. They all dismounted and then walked in, Fili led the way with Kili. They couldn't see the young dwarf.

Once they got there one of the dwarfs took off the helmet and it was the women dwarf. She said in a calm voice, "I am sorry Sir Thorin to come here dressed in mens clothes. My people where attacked by Orcs, they where searching for me, so I had to disguise myself."

Thorin raised an eyebrow, not sure if he should be impressed, "Lady Denilah, your disguise was clever. I believe you have already met my charming nephews." Thorin looked pointedly at Kili who came to stand by Thorin. Thorin looked at Kili then said, "Lady Denilah, this is Kili, the nephew you will be marrying."

Lady Denilah did her best to do a curtsy even though she was dressed in pants, "Its a pleasure to meet you, Sir Kili."

Kili looked amused, wondering if she called everyone sir, "The pleasure is mine, Lady Denilah."

Fili was proud of his sibling, Kili was finally speaking to the girl. Fili gave Kili a thumbs up until Thorin shot him a fierce look. Fili would have been happy to crawl into a hole somewhere.

Thorin said dryly, "Why don't you and Lady Denilah go for a walk? Show her around the mountain." Kili knew it wasn't so much of a question as an order. He walked up to Lady Denilah and offered her his arm, "Would you like to go for a walk with me?"

Denilah looked at Thorin then at Kili, "Of course." She put her hand in his arm then allowed him to guide her around the mountain.


"Do you always listen to your uncle?" Denilah asked Kili with curiosity, she watched the dwarf out of the corner of her eye.

Kili looked at the ground, "Yes, he is scary."

Denilah smiled a little then rubbed his arm with her thumb, gaining Kili's attention, "He really isn't that scary. He is bitter."

Kili looked at Denilah then away from her, "He has a reason to be bitter. Orcs attacked and killed his wife and my father."

Denilah was silent and watched where she was walking. She finally found some words to say, "I am very sorry for your losses."

Kili said quietly, "I am too."