AN: It's a short chapter, but I like how it ended. Enjoy!
Gandalf kills the last Warg there; there were only three of them with a handful of orcs, more than likely one of many parties sent out to look for them away from Azog's group. Gandalf looks around to make sure everyone in the company is okay. He sees everyone is but cannot find Thorin, Fili, or Kili. He continues looking and freezes when his eyes fall on said king, struggling at the cliff to keep his nephews from falling to their demise. Gandalf moves his attention to where he last saw Dwalin.
"Dwalin!" he shouts, causing the large Dwarf to look over at him. "The cliff! Now!"
Dwalin looks to the cliff and sees the king and his heirs in trouble. His eyes widen and he quickly rushes to help out, shouting to the rest of the company for assistance. Dwalin reaches Thorin and grabs Fili's legs, helping him pull the young Dwarf up and back over the cliff. Bofur and Gloin reach down and grab Kili when he gets close enough, pulling him onto safe ground once again. Thorin helps Fili stand up and checks him over, making sure he is okay. Seeing that he is, Thorin rests a hand on Fili's shoulder and then takes the few steps to Kili, checking him over as well. Dwalin looks at the young heir, seeing the pain in his eyes and his face whiter than normal as he stares at his brother.
"You okay laddie?" Dwalin asks, furrowing his eyebrows.
"I'm fine," Fili says, not taking his eyes off his brother.
"Are you okay?" Thorin asks Kili, resting a hand on his youngest nephews face. Kili nods his head, not trusting his voice just yet. Thorin nods his head and moves to rest his hand on the side of Kili's head before turning to face the company and begin giving out orders. Kili can feel eyes boring into him and he shifts uncomfortable, already knowing who it is. As the company disperses and head back to camp to quickly get their belongings packed, Kili forces a swallow. Knowing he has to face his brother before they leave, he turns to face him, trying not to look at Fili. When Fili doesn't say anything, Kili forces himself to look up and meet his brothers' eyes. He's not prepared for the pain emanating off them and he quickly looks away.
"We really need to stop hanging off cliffs…" Kili says, trying to lighten the mood. He lets out an 'umph' as he is plowed into by his brother. Fili clings tightly to him, his hands grasping Kili's coat. Kili wraps his arms around Fili, clinging to him just as tightly, burying his face in Fili's shoulder. He hears Fili take in a shuddering breath before he begins talking.
"Don't you ever do that to me again," Fili pleads, pulling Kili closer. "Don't you ever ask me to let go. Two of us is better than one."
"I…I won't," Kili replies after forcing a swallow, hearing the emotion dripping off his brothers' words and understanding what his brother is saying. Kili squeezes Fili tighter and the two of them stand there for a moment longer before reluctantly pulling apart.
"Fili, Kili. We must go," Thorin voice says from nearby. The brothers are taken back by the softness of it, but quickly cover their surprise up when they turn to look at their uncle. Fili and Kili nod their heads and make their way towards their belongings.
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