The Hobbit: All in the Family

Chapter 7 of my Hobbit story, enjoy.

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Chapter 7

Back in Dale, things were still tense; much of the talk was about Princess Tiana's apparent infertility. It was said that the possibility of her being set aside was more likely now. It was apparent many local lords with unmarried daughters were looking towards Dale. One person, enraged by this and tired of deflecting questions about this was Bain.

He shook his head as he entered his chambers, pausing when he saw Tiana sitting at the vanity, slowly brushing her hair, her face hidden from view.

"Tiana…" He said softly as he approached her.

She started and turned to face him quickly. "Bain?"

He paused, biting his lip; he could see her face now. Her expression was downcast and he could see the redness around her eyes, she had been crying, quite recently too.

He sighed. "I was going to ask if you were alright…but I can see you're not."

"No." She said softly; looking away.

He gently guided her over to the bed and they sat down.

"You've heard then, everything everybody has been saying?" He asked; worriedly.

Tiana let out a shaky breath. "Yes; they…I've heard it all; they think I should be set aside for some other young lady. Some fertile young lady."

Bain shook his head and pulled her close, gently guided her face to look at him, before kissing her.

He finally parted and explained softly.

"Don't fear Tiana, I will never accept one of those other girls; I intend to stay with you, regardless of what happens." He told her.

Tiana pulled back, shaking her head. "Bain, no, you can't, you…you have a duty to your father, to your kingdom and…"

Bain quickly cut across her. "Don't say that; I can't just let you go."

"But if we can't have children…" Tiana began quietly.

Bain however gently held her close. "You're not barren, I'm sure of it."

He was desperate to reassure her, but he couldn't be certain that she was, she said nothing else. Finally he straightened up and kissed her forehead.

"Please, Tiana, don't hide away; if you do, you're merely giving them more to talk about." He told her softly. "We're to receive a visit from Erebor, please, come and join my father and I when we meet our guests."

She wiped her tears away and let out a slow careful breath. "I…I will Bain, just, let me get ready."

He nodded and let her go to do so, while he left the room to give her privacy. He knew it would likely cause problems but he stood by his decision; he loved Tiana and refused to let her go, no matter what.


Later; Bain and Tiana stood in the throne room, along with Bard. Bard did not miss how his son and daughter in law were clearly presenting a united front in response to the rumours that were being whispered. He just hoped a solution could be found, before choice was taken away from them. Not long afterwards, the doors of the throne room opened and their guests walked in.

He smiled as Sigrid approached, her arm linked with her husbands. Fili was smiling widely as he and Sigrid approached, with Kili and Tauriel just behind them. The reason for their joy was immediately obvious as they approached. Sigrid's hand, the one not linked with her husband's, was resting on her belly, which had grown to accommodate the child growing within.

"Father, Bain, Tiana." She greeted them breathlessly as she reached them.

They all smiled as they embraced Sigrid one after the other.

"It is good to see you again Sigrid." Bain said with a grin.

Bard nodded. "Indeed; we are very happy that you have visited. I see you have some welcome news too."

Sigrid laughed at her father's remarks and nodded. Fili was also joyful as he slid his arm around Sigrid's waist, gently touching her belly himself. After more greetings were exchanged Kili spoke up.

"So, how has everything been, are you all well?" He asked.

Bain nodded. "Yes, we are; thank you."

Despite his attempts to sound reassuring, Sigrid noticed right away something was wrong. She could see it in the brief flickers in her family's expressions.

Later; after Bain had left with Fili and Kili to the training yard, Sigrid decided to figure out what was going on. Tiana had excused herself before leaving, which left her and Tauriel with her father.

Deciding to get to the heart of the matter, she simply asked. "Da, what's wrong, you seem troubled?"

Bard sighed before finally explaining. "There are…problems here. We're having issues involving Bain and Tiana. She; it has been two years and she is yet to conceive. It's got to the stage that just about everybody is talking about it; many of them think, think she may be barren."

Both Sigrid and Tauriel stiffened at that; realizing what this would mean.

"Oh; that's…" Sigrid said softly; suddenly feeling guilty about revealing her own pregnancy.

Tauriel looked thoughtful however and spoke calmly. "Hmmm, you know; all women are different; you cannot rush nature after all. Maybe it just isn't her time yet, it's something to hope for."

Bard pondered that carefully. "You think so?"

"It is quite possible; this sort of thing is common amongst Elves and Dwarves, especially when both are of those races." She explained; before smiling. "You cannot rush nature, but, there is something that I can do to help. I'll need to talk with Tiana, in private."

Bard agreed with this, a feeling of hope growing within him.


Later that night, Bain returned to his and Tiana's chambers; he was surprised. Tiana was sitting at the edge of the bed, drinking from a small glass which contained a strange smelling, clear liquid.

"Tiana?" He queried.

She looked up, startled but then relaxed. "Oh, Bain, sorry."

She drank the rest of the liquid and then explained. "Tauriel spoke to me about, our problems. She gave me this, it's an Elven Draught, she said it would help."

He smiled gently. "Did, she, I…I see."

"I hope you don't mind, but, well, with everything all prepared, I took the liberty of…well…" She said before standing up, smiling.

It was then Bain discovered that Tiana's dress was only staying up as she had been holding it. It immediately dropped, leaving her naked before him. Bain immediately felt his arousal grow.

Realizing immediately what she intended he grinned and quickly got undressed before they embraced, thoroughly exploring each other's bodies with their hands as they kissed. Tiana moaned as Bain's hands rubbed her small brown nipples, caressing her firm medium sized breasts.

She grasped his buttocks, feeling his arousal poking her thigh, before they fell onto the bed, ready to begin.


End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.