Chapter 2: Unexpected news

Author's note: Chapter 2 is up, I hope you like this one. This chapter is bit longer than the last thankfully. Please leave reviews on what you think of the story so far and if you have any ideas I'd love to hear them. Constructive criticism is always welcome.

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Kili let out a soft whimper as he continued his slow trek home. Rain continued to pour down around him, making the world seem even more dreary and unforgiving than before. As he made his way down the mud filled path towards his house he couldn't help but dread having to tell his mother the events which had just taken place. He was the youngest sure but he was still supposed to keep his brother safe just as much as Fili was supposed to keep him safe. They had to do everything in there power to make sure the other brother came home every. Single. Day. Even with all the foolhardy things that he would come up with and attempt to do.

He slowly pushed the heavy oak door open, its hinges not making a squeak. The house was warm and welcoming and he could already hear the fire crackling happily in the fireplace. Dis' humming was soothing as he slid the door closed once again. Taking a second to take in all the smells and sounds, he leaned against the sturdy door. However his second was over when his mother yelled out to him, "Honey is that you?" he let out a shaky breath before replying in the sturdiest voice he could muster. "Yes mother."

He could barely keep myself together as he slipped down the hallway and into the kitchen, she didn't need this sort of news, she didn't need her whole life to be ripped away from her. "Kili, why don't you and your brother go wash up for dinner." But he couldn't do it, he couldn't lie to his own mother and pretend that everything was okay. "Where's your brother?" She asked once she looked up, worry plastered across her face. It was then that he broke down and cried, the look on her face crashed through every wall he had put up since walking from the ledge to here.

"Kili? Where's Fili?" She asked again, this time the slight shake and tremor could be heard in her voice. Taking a step forward she gripped the towel she was holding even tighter. Everything bad was running though her head in that moment. Is he hurt? Why is Kili here without him? Where is my baby boy? Is he dead? Oh Mahal please don't let my little lion be gone!

"Mama, I-I'm so-o sorry." Kili stammered, taking a step forward he started to approach his mother. "He's gone ma. I tried I really did. He-he just fell, he l-let go an-and f-fell." Silent tears started running down his cherry red cheeks. "Oh ma it's all m-my fault, I should have s-stopped him, it was such a st-tupid idea. I'm sorry ma. I-I should have been strong enough to pull us both u-up. I should have kept him f-from falling. It's all my fault. It-it's all my fault." Slowly he let himself slump to the ground, head in hands as the tears fell freely now. He's gone. Oh Durin he's gone forever. He repeated to himself over and over in his head. Shoulders slumped and shaking, Kili started to weep.

His mother stood above him, her hand over her mouth as she could barely listen to the pleas, cries and ranting of her second born. Now he sat on the cold, wood, floor. His crumpled form shaking as he sobbed and all she could do was stand there. Her little boy was gone, never to return, never to laugh or tease or plays tricks and games again. He was never more. She didn't know what to do. She didn't want to do anything. She felt as if her whole world was turned upside down once again. Her father died, her brother died, her husband died, and now her oldest son was gone too. Gone up to Aule to the Halls of Mandos. All she had left was, Thorin and Kili. All she wanted to do was crumple to the ground and beg Aule to give her back her boy. To plea and bargain for his life. But. She. Can't. Because no amount of pleading and begging will ever make him return.

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He let out a gasp and opened his eyes. Blinding light slipped through the branches overhead and bore into his still sensitive eyes. Groaning he tried to roll over, every fiber of his being protesting as he slowly moved his limbs. Starting to get up he began processing his surroundings. Trees and leaves as far as the eye could see covered the grounds, a bright blue sky filtered through the overhanging branches and brightly colored fall leaves. Pine needles prickled his strangely bare feet. This place felt safe but no matter how much he racked his brain he couldn't figure out where he was. Not quite understanding what was going on or why he was soaked, cold and sore.

The pounding of horse's hooves against dirt froze him where he stood and caused every muscle to tense up. Quickly glancing around he searched for some sort of cover but received no such luck. With no weapons, no cover and no memory, Fili son of Dis was left completely defenseless against the potential foe that was galloping towards him at break neck speed.

And that was chapter 2. Hope you all enjoyed it I know I enjoyed writing it. Chapter 3 will be up in the next few days Also please let me know what you think about Dis finding out Fili is gone.

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