The beast glanced at the now sleeping blond, still not really believing he was in his bed. He smiled, the boy was the most beautiful and lust worthy human he had ever met.

He reached for his phone. "Uncle trouble is on our doorstep, tell the entire coven we're going into battle." He listened to his uncle and glanced at the boy in his bed.

"I'm on my way..." He replied.

He always loved the old house his uncle resided in. It was huge, beautiful and it was home. He had lived there for nearly two hundred years, ever since they claimed this town. He moved out only because Bilbo moved in several years ago, and he decided the couple needed more privacy than the typical life in a coven. As he made his way to the gathering room it was evident uncle had heeded his warning, their best and strongest fighters already there.

"So what's all the commotion laddy?" Dwalin, a huge bald vamp asked him in a half serious, half joking tone. He knew Kili enough to know the calling had to have a good reason.

"Tonight while scouting the town I encountered three wild vampires." Kili announced in a serious tone. "They did not respond to the coven calling, they were rouge younglings without extra powers."

"Younglings don't need extra powers, they are strong in their rage and bloodlust." Balin, Dwalin's brother noticed. He seemed much older than his brother because he was turned at his own request never to be separated with him.

"I read their minds, they seek only blood and skirmish. Their creator is less than one hundred himself, he created a big group, but they encountered the Indian beasts to the west from here and lost many. They were pushed into our town, but they do not know or respect the rules." Kili continued explaining. "They are fifteen strong and they will not stop killing."

"We must gather our coven, tell the warriors to feed tonight, we need strength to conquer them." Thorin spoke will all the authority in his voice. "Send world to Théoden and Thranduil, if we miss any of them the other covens will have to deal with them within their own borders."

"I will sent a message with the standard warning." Balin told Thorin politely bowing his head.

"You have done well my son." Thorin praised Kili warmly. "If the news bring any word of foul play, we strike tomorrow evening. Dwalin send your scouts, Balin call in everyone we are locking down the mansion."

"You seem to have grown." Thorin smiled at his favorite coven member, he had raised Kili since youngling, and the strength and pureness of this vampire never ceased to surprise him.

"Thank you uncle..." The boy respectfully lowered his head. Thorin could still remember when he found him, half crazed, half starving, a youngling created by a ruthless vampire of old gifting him with special abilities only the ancient vampires could.

"Come back by nightfall." He told the boy with a kind smirk.

Fili woke up feeling more tired than ever. It was way more than a typical blood lost hangover he was used to. He vaguely remembered his last words. Fili desperately tried to focus; he didn't know where he was. The room was a spacious bedroom, with a huge comfortable bed in the middle and a big wardrobe. It was dark, but clearly he could see tiny bits of the sun shine through the well designed shades. His eyes shifted to the IV stand next to the bed and a blood bag almost empty hanging from it.

"How are you feeling?" The voice of his vampire startled him.

"Empty..." The blond sniggered.

"Give me a second to get breakfast. Would you like tea, coffee or milk or maybe orange juice?" The beast proposed with a smirk.

"Coffee.." The blond mumbled.

The vampire went into the corridor and for a moment Fili could see the diamond glow of his pale skin in the sunlight so characteristic for his kind. At night he looked like any other man, but the sun told the truth about what he was, and Fili had to admit it he was dead gorgeous. He came back with a tray with food. Fili just looked surprised at the fancy dish in front of him. He had no idea what it was apart from the fact it had eggs and vegetables in it, the smell made his mouth watery.

"It's a frittata." The beast gently told him with a hesitant smile. "You need to eat to gather your strength."

"No thanks to you..." The blond sniggered.

"Call it compensation then..." The brunette gently added as the boy finally decided to eat.

"How do you like it? If you want I can get you something else..." Fili was surprised with the shy proposition from the vampire, as if the beast really tried to please him.

"It's very good." He admitted after a moment and saw a hesitant smile on the vampire's face.

"Where did you learn how to cook?" He asked curiously.

"I can't eat, but I like the smell of good food. I worked in a restaurant for some time in the past." The monster smiled at him tentatively.

"How old are you?" The blond asked taking a careful look at the vampire. He seemed around twenty, but you can't tell age of their kind.

"You mean how old I was? Or how much time passed since then?" The vampire gently chuckled his deep voice giving Fili goose bumps and a hard on.

"Both..." He finally gasped finishing his coffee.

The vampire come close and leaned in to take the tray. As he was so close he whispered into his lover's ear. "Almost 18 and over 600." He told the boy and took away the tray.

As he came back he detached the IV, and gently licked off the remaining blood sealing the wound with his lips. The touch of his lips sent shivers down Fili's spine, his reactions towards this beast were inexplicable.

"A shower?" The monster smiled at him, relieved the boy wasn't showing fear or resentment.

"Where am I?" The boy suddenly asked unsure of anything about his beast, apart from the fact his instincts were telling him that he was safe.

"My place." The beast smiled and threw a towel in his direction.

"What time is it?" He asked remembering about his studies and job.

"11 am." The vampire replied with a smirk. "But you're not going anywhere..."

"You can't keep me here against my will..." Fili suddenly felt irritated.

"I will keep you here as long as it's not safe." The vampire told him in a strained voice.

"And how long will that be?" He continued asking.

"Not longer than several days." He replied trying to remain calm and composed. "Not until we get rid of those wild vampires."

"We?" The boy's eyes narrowed.

"My coven." The vampire explained without going in to detail. "This is our territory."

"Why are you doing this?" The boy asked in a tense voice.

"Keeping you safe or getting rid of those wildlings?" The vampire asked surprised.

"Why do you keep answering in questions?" The blond gasped irritated.

"I can't read you, so you can say I'm not used to talking without knowing what the other person is thinking..." The brunette gasped and looked down shyly.

"Just answer both then..." The blond was trying to remain calm.

"I want to keep you safe... and my coven hates intruders who make a mess. We live according to rules and any vamp on our territory has to submit to our rules." The brunette explained "if not we get rid of them…"

The blond stared at him taking in all the precious information, he briefly wondered if his other pack members would be immune to his powers as well, but then realized the vampire was feeling uncomfortable. It was so strange not be able to read anything connected with him. The same as the brunette's power didn't work on him; his powers didn't work as well. At least that meant not reading your lovers mind accidentally during sex, or seeing future events you shouldn't be able to see. It always made making friends a hassle.

"A shower sounds fine." He finally told him, and saw a happy glare; this 600 year old vamp was like a teenager he realized. Youthful and pure, this was so absurd if you consider what he really was. "But no blood drinking I still feel weak."

The vampire just smirked with a cheerful grin. "That can be arranged."

The vampire helped him up and guided him to the adjoining bathroom. Fili felt vaguely uncomfortable not knowing the beast's name, he was good at telling people's names but yet again that ability was not working around him. It felt so strange he suddenly knew why the vampire felt uncomfortable with his own powers not working.

The bathroom was as nice as the posh bedroom; clearly this flat was pretty expensive.

"Set the water I don't mind it either way... If I set it you might get burnt..." the brunette pointed towards the shower.

"As you wish..." The blond mumbled. He got in and set the water hot as he liked and then felt the monster join him. The feel of his strong arms around him, the lean body embrace him made him even more aroused. Without a moment of hesitation he turned around and kissed the slightly surprised beast. Roaming his body with conviction and passion. The beast responded with a low growl and kissed him as fiercely as always. The passion between them was unrivaled by any other person in the whole world Fili realized. How could he live an eternity without his vampire? And by being what he was they would become natural enemies... The sudden bitter thoughts made him press his lover into the wall, they never talked about who was on top, it was more like who felt like it took control and dominated. Fili loved the lack of boring discussions and firmly set roles, sometimes he was fucked and now he was grinding inside his beast. The long legs wrapped tightly around him, even after the blood lost he was still strong enough to hold the beast and fuck him with force. As the beast was slowly reaching his limit, Fili could feel the kisses on his neck intensify.

"No biting..." He growled at the beast in his arms.

"Trust me..." The beast hissed back. And continued licking his neck.

As the world was slowly crumbling, he was over the edge the instant those fangs bit on his neck yet once again, he was disappointed the beast didn't keep his word, but then he realized it felt different, he wasn't drinking. He just bit him for the orgasm, and despite the taste of Fili's blood he didn't drink.

He stared at the beast puzzled; he was the strangest vampire ever. Composed, shy, without any signs of bloodlust or cruelty. He was smiling as their completion was slowly ending, and the gentle kisses made Fili feel loved. Can vampires love at all? Or was this just for show? But the tenderness on his face cannot be faked or the passion cannot be cheated. Fili rested his head on his shoulder, and felt gentle hands hold him and rub his back.

"If you feel weak you can always lean on me..." The vampire gently stood up and held Fili closely. But Fili just silenced him with a kiss. He could feel the vamp smile in the kiss and his heart almost exploded with the sudden notion of love overcoming him. He fell in love with his vampire.

He felt him gently wash him body and hair, as the beast was still holding him. He felt hundreds of gentle kisses as the beast was playfully washing his body. Then he felt pampered as the beast dried him with a towel.

"So what do you normally do during the day?" He asked curiously looking around the spacious flat.

"Day? I usually work or have fun..." the beast grinned at him.

"And at night you hunt..." Fili ended the sentence.

"Not really." The beast smiled sitting down on the sofa right next to him.

"So what do you do?" Fili asked crossly.

"I watch you go home, then I scout a bit, and then I come back here." The beast explained.

"So you've been watching me ever since we met..." Fili's abilities worked for once.

The vamp looked down shyly. "I'm not good at this..." He finally mumbled.

"You mean talking..." Fili suggested.

"Talking with you..." The beast answered in a low tone. "I have no idea what you think or feel, and it's driving me crazy..."

"Why do you feel that way..." Fili gently took the beast's hand and entwined their fingers.

"My own feelings are going insane next to you, and I wish I knew..." the beast spoke in a shaky voice.

"You already know..." Fili suddenly felt a huge wave of tenderness come over him; he pulled the beast closer and sealed their lips tenderly.

"I wish I could be certain you are not bewitching me, that this is real..." Fili gasped and pulled the beast's hand and placed it over his racing heart.

The monster was lost for words, suddenly a radiant smile came over his face and he wrapped his arms around his human and sat on his lap. "You're the one who has bewitched me, I'm addicted to the taste of your blood..." He gasped licking down Fili's neck. "Ever since I met you no other blood works for me... you can't even imagine how it feels to be insatiate all the time, but no other blood tastes anymore; it can only be you..."

Fili gently laughed hearing those truthful words; he knew the beast was telling the truth.

He moved a bit so the beast could feel his erection already ready for more. "It's me who is addicted to you..." He kissed the beast deeply.

Suddenly the door bell startled them both. The beast closed his eyes frozen on Fili's lap and glanced at the door. "Those two fuckers... try to ignore what they say..." he mumbled and got up.