Chapter II.
Girithron 4th 2941
Thorin was grateful that the dwarven healers finally relived him of his three day bed rest, as king he needed to make sure everyone was healing well and there were no problems among the dwarves. The most he has been worrying about was the state of his two nephews who were badly wounded defending him and for that he felt responsible. 11 days of guilt were starting to overcome the dwarf king when on the 11th day, he was pacing in his room when suddenly Balin had approached his room rather rushed and uncharacteristic, his only wish was that his nephews have not seen Mahal.
"Fili is awake my king, it is believed that Kili will not be far off" The grey haired dwarf said. Thorin smiled and hugged Balin with thanks and relief, and then started to walk towards the prince's wing at the end of the hall.
When they had arrived Fili was sitting up in bed with medical dressings over his shoulder and half his torso, being forced to eat the broth in front of him. "I told you I wasn't hungry, I just woke up and need to go to the bathroom" Whined Fili "All due respect Prince Fili, I'm the healer and I know what's best so eat the broth and shut up" Argued back the gruff healer who was obviously too old to be bothered by what was more comfortable for the young prince and walked out. "I can't wait until the female healers get here" mumbled Fili loud enough for Thorin to give him a disapproving look.
"Fili, it's good to see you awake" Thorin said as he sat by the bed.
"Uncle good to see you to, and to you Balin."
"Good to see you as well young Fili. Sorry to leave in a rush but it seems I have some business to discuss with Dwalin and Dain, Hope to see you both recovered in time" and with that the old dwarf made his way out of the wing.
They sat and talked about what needed to be done next for the kingdom. Neither of them knew how much time passed before the Kili began to stir, the healer had return and started the same rough techniques he had used with Fili. He had awoken and couldn't help but smile when he saw his brother and uncle staring back at him.
"I would get up and hug you but it seems I've been exiled to this bed" joked Kili at the expense of the impatient healer, Fili chuckled at him thinking how he would have missed his humour if something worse happened.
"I hope you are feeling well Kili, but I'm afraid we must discuss some things." Both Fili and Kili were listening intently while trying to down the remedial broth. "Nephews, I have sent word to your mother and the dwarves of the Blue Mountains, and cousin Dain has sent word to the dwarves of the Iron Hills. They should arrive in a month or two to help restore the Erebor to its former glory" the princes were ecstatic that they will be able to see their mother and kin as well as seeing Erebor restored.
"Another thing as well, Kili" He turned and faced the youngest dwarf. "Bofur came to me when I recovered, regarding a certain elf captain"
That's when Kili finally thought of Tauriel, that beautiful she-elf that saved his life and gave him the most passionate night his ever did experience. Kili felt his heart pound against his chest when he remembered the unheard of actions that went on between the recovered dwarf and the Captain of the Elven Guard.
"She was on the field hours after the battle, when she recognized Bofur. The elf approached Bofur and then suddenly collapsed to the ground in terrible pain as Bofur put it. They got an elven healer but it was too late. I've been told that she was the one who saved your life in Lake Town and for that we will be grateful. Silence filled the air as Thorin looked between his sisters' sons.
Kili's smile fell, he couldn't believe what he was just told. It was not meant to be this way if anything Kili should have died and let her live her life. Mahal knows she deserves it after saving his life.
"Do not lie to me uncle" Kili hissed.
"I do not lie Kili, you both know that more than anyone" Thorin said sternly, by now he was standing up looking over Kili. "I did not know that this elf meant something to you, I told you because Bofur insisted" nothing else filled the room other than Thorin's mighty but careful voice. "I can tell I have upset you, so for now I will leave. I'm sure you will have plenty of visitors soon, I am sorry about the elf"
"Her name was Tauriel" Kili bellowed and Thorin looked apologetic towards his nephew then thought it wise to leave the brothers be.
"Her name was Tauriel" Kili murmured again in past tense. Silence filled the air "Brother" Fili whispered and with that Kili broke down in tears wishing he never had woken up.
