A/N: Hello my lovelies I hope you liked the chapters. And as promised it is sunday! (London time) just past midnight and I am posting a new chapter. This one is full of a lot of dialogue and interactions between lots of characters. I actually think you guys will like this one and possibly be a bit frustrated with me! Thank you for the lovely review I got from MissCallaLilly! I'm so happy you like this story and it's people like you who motivate me!

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- Angels and Douchebags

I woke up the next morning with my best blue tunic but no idea on how to win Kili. Well how to be friends with Kili again then tell him. I just figured to go along with the day and see what would happen.

I came out of my room to see a big breakfast laid out on the table with my father reading a book, Frerin playing with his food and my mother eating.

"Good morning Lu." My mother said brightly.

"Did you enjoy the feast?"

"Yes it was quite enjoyable Ma"

"I saw you dancing with prince Legolas." She said.

"What's this?" My father asked looking up from his book.

"She danced with the elven prince." Ma told him.

"I'm not sure that's entirely appropriate." He said with a slight frown on his face.

"Oh hush now Adrian, I think it's good to keep diplomatic relations with the elves particularly since they were a great help during the battle of Erebor."

"I suppose that is true." He resigned.

"What did you discuss with him?" Ma asked.

"Oh just general matters Ma, he was very polite and courteous."

"I should expect him to be considering his title and upbringing." Da replied.

"I would have actually assumed the opposite considering how the king carries himself." I suggested.

"Despite that King Thranduil is a great and fair ruler, he is also very wise but yes there is that slight superiority about him."

I finished my breakfast and decided to head outside for the day. Leaving my hair with a small braid down the middle but the rest of my curls open.

"I thought lessons were cancelled today Luna?" Ma asked.

"Well with Balin and Oin they are but I still have weapons training."

"Okay I'll see you later my dear, I am quite overloaded with dresses today so I may be home late." She said.

"And Thorin is in council with King Thranduil today so he'll be requiring mine and Balin's presence to keep him sane." My father winked as I laughed.

I closed the door behind me and went upstairs to the second floor to the abandoned council room which lead out to Kili's special garden place on the balcony. I took my book out and began to read. A couple of hours later I was joined by another presence.

"My apologies miss I wasn't aware of anyone else here." A voice said.

"Ah it's okay you don't have to apologise I was just - ah prince Legolas we meet again." I grinned at him.

"Ah forgive me Luna I didn't realise." He looked a little shock considering I was sitting on the ledge overlooking the mountain.

"I thought elves were supposed to have good eyesight." I quipped.

"Yes I suppose so." He smiled.

"What brings you here my prince?" I mocked slightly using his title.

"Well my presence was no longer needed during the council meetings so my father gave me leave giving me ample time to explore the mountain." He explained.

"Ah it is quite beautiful don't you think?"

"Well yes but being an elf of the woodland realm I much prefer to spend my time outdoors under the stars."

"I love looking at the stars! It helps me to think and calm me down. Make important decisions." I said lost in thought.

"So Legolas, what did you do before you came to visit here?"

"You have to be specific Luna I am a few thousand years old." He quirked an eyebrow.

"Do you mean yesterday? Fall of Gondolin?"

"Fall of Gondolin? You were there?" I gasped.

"Well yes." He chuckled slightly.

"It was long ago but still quite a tragic time for my kin." He muttered something in elvish before launching into the story I already knew.

"More recently however I went to the north."

"Oh? Why?"

"Well after the battle, I couldn't go back to the woodland realm so my father told me to travel north to find this man who was prophesised to be a great man one day."

"Who is this man?" I asked curious.

"Well I have met him and his name is Aragorn, he is decended from the Numenoreans and is one of the Dunedain." He finished.

"Blessed with long life?"

"Yes Luna, you do know your history don't you?." He smiled.

I blushed slightly at the complement.

"What do they say about him?"

"Well you know rumours of the shadow growing in the east?" He said darkly as I nodded.

"It is prophesised by the lady Galadriel of Lothlorien that Sauron will return to power but that young Aragorn will have a hand in his downfall and become the king of Gondor in a new age."

"Wow, so then he is Isildur's heir." I stated.

"Yes." He nodded.

"I have met him and trained with him, he is a very gifted swordsman and is a good man but I think he will grow to be a great one."

I pondered his words for a while. There had been rumours about the East of the land, even I could feel the days growing darker but no one spoke of it.

"I did not mean to scare or concern you Luna, you are young and you shouldn't have to worry about these things." He said not unkindly.

We began to talk about a great deal of things, our respective lives and day to day activities. Granted his schedule was much busier than mine being the prince.

"You should've seen me I was a terrible archer to begin with!" I finished with a laugh.

"Do you know I broke Kili's nose!"

"No!" Even Legolas was now laughing.

"I have trained with lady Alyssa and Arya before, they are both very skilled warriors." He said respectively.

"Oh?"

"Yes they were escorting a merchant caravan from Ered Luin when they crossed into our borders and were ambushed by orcs."

"Me and a battalion were sent out to aid them but they already made quick work of the majority of them." He chuckled.

"My father let them pass through and I spent an afternoon training with them both."

So that's why they knew him. I can see why Lys would have a thing for him he is a very smooth talker.

"I'm afraid Luna I've been away for too long since I have scheduled another training session with them today." He smiled apologetically.

"Oh that's okay. Would you mind if I came an observed?"

"For my own benefit of course." I smiled sheepishly.

"I would be honoured." He replied before we exited the secret place outside the abandoned council room. We made our way down the corridors before running into the dwarf and elven king himself.

"Apologies your majesties." I bowed.

Thorin smiled at me.

"Luna dear, how are you faring?"

"Quite well your majesty, that was a spectacular feast you put on last night." I added for the benefit of Thranduil who was watching me intently.

"Legolas." Thranduil said to his son as they conversed in sindarin.

"Lady Luna, pleasure to meet you again." Thranduil bowed his head slightly.

"The pleasure is mine your majesty."

"May I speak with you for a moment?" He questioned which took me by surprise slightly.

"Of course." I said confused.

Thorin looked at me before I reassured him.

"Come prince Legolas, let me show you the wondrous marketplace on the 5th level." Taking their cue to leave they exited the corridor.

"Walk with me child." He stated to me but it sounded like a command. Wordlessly I followed him down unknown corridors I myself had never gone down before. We passed some of the dwarven guards who showed their respect to the elven king and no one dared get into his way.

"I have noticed my sons attention on you."

"What?" I practically squeaked out.

"What are your intentions towards my son?" He asked bluntly and I almost choked on air.

"I have no intentions your majesty." Trying to reassure the king there was absolutely nothing between me and Legolas!

"You seemed to have captured his own attention my lady and he was seen dancing with you yesterday at the feast."

"How do you explain that?" He was interrogating me, I felt slightly offended he thought I was chasing after his son. Is that really what it looked like? Like I was throwing myself at him?

"Your highness, it was simply a friendly gesture I assure you I have no intentions towards your son now or you even in the future!" I defended.

"Good because you know he is expected to marry an Elvish woman of high status and birth. Whilst you may be a respectable dwarf, my people have expectations."

"I did not wish to overstep my bounds if that is what it looked like. I apologise if I caused offence in any way to you or your family. I was merely trying to maintain diplomatic relations."

Thranduil smirked slightly at my statement.

"That is a very clever answer."

"Nonetheless true, I wish to be friends with prince Legolas."

"Very well. You dwarves constantly astound me with your good manners and grace. You are wise beyond your years." He bowed gracefully.

"Thank you your majesty." I said slightly shocked at his words.

"I will take your leave now." He said before walking off.

I went down to the training courtyards on level 5 to see the sessions going on and if Legolas was training with the twins yet. I sat down on the bench and soon enough I saw the blonde haired prince shooting arrows onto targets with Alyssa beside him also practising. I was fascinated by the way he used his bow and arrows. It was so natural for him, like a part of his body and he made it look so effortlessly. Following this he took up his twin blades against Arya who managed to outmanoeuvre him a few times before he managed to disarm her. I still felt embarrassed the king thought I was chasing his son! Although it was quite funny.

The twins went like this for a while before I began to get bored so I pulled out my book. I looked up and felt someone walking past me. It was Kili! Was now the time to talk to him? What would I even say? Lost in thought I didn't realise the thud onto the bench next to me.

I looked down and saw my quiver of arrows with a new bow. I looked up and was meet with brown eyes of the handsome dark haired prince.

"Kili what are you-"

"Look I promised you when I came here a year so that I would be your guardian and even though we're not on best terms and you've trained reasonably well I still have the duty of keeping you safe." He said passionately and I smiled at him warmly but he didn't return the gesture.

"So let's see how your aim is holding up." He motioned for me to follow him into an empty training courtyard where we could practise in peace. I picked up the new bow and arrow before getting back.

"Is this bow new?" I asked as we fell into step.

"Yeah." Kili scratched the back of his neck.

"I had one made specifically which is light enough for you."

I smiled widely and felt my heart warm at this gesture. He gave me a small smile and I felt butterflies erupt in my stomach. Oh mahal.

"Okay so line up to that target there."

I took the correct footing and notched an arrow into the string before drawing it back and aiming. I let the arrow fly through the air before it landed on one of the middle rings. Huh maybe I haven't practised in a while.

"Hmm your technique is correct but you need to improve your stance." He said analysing my position.

I tilted my head in confusion at him before he took off his heavy tunic leaving him just in a loose shirt and breeches. I almost gulped when he came over. You don't even know what you're doing to me Kili. I whined.

"May I?" I handed him the bow and arrows and carefully watched his stance as he stood next to me.

"You need to be facing a little more side on and you must make sure your postures straight." He demonstrated before notching an arrow and releasing it so it hit the dead centre of the target. I was always impressed by his ability with the bow and arrow.

He handed the weapons back to me gesturing for me to try. I tried to take up a similar stance as he stood there with his arms crossed across his chest. I was about to release an arrow before he stopped me.

"Wait." I looked at him as he came and stood behind me. Too close. He put his hands on my waist and repositioned it so it was slightly side on. Then he continued looking at me.

"Now draw the string back slowly." He coaxed. I did as he said unwillingly pulling my eyes away from his face which was now so close to mine.

"Release." The last words were barely audible as I released the arrow from the bow and it hit the innermost ring. I gave a smile of victory as he also smiled slightly. Realising how close we were I could feel my face heating up and Kili jumped back immediately.

"I uh just wanted to show you the correct stance." He stuttered out slightly.

Wait. Was he nervous? Around me?

"Of course." I replied.

"I need to go find Fili." He muttered before leaving quickly.

"What about our lesson?" I shouted across to him.

"You keep practising." He gave an encouraging smile before running off.

What was that? Perhaps he was nervous because we hadn't had a lesson in a while. I wonder if he felt what I felt when we were standing close. Why did he go to talk to Fili?

Before I let the questions consume me I continued practising the way he showed me.

I went to retrieve my arrows when I noticed he left his tunic on the bench. Maybe I should go give it to him.

I picked up the tunic and passed through to the other courtyard where the twins and Legolas were training.

"Hey Luna! Where are you going?" Arya shouted over to me.

"Going to give Kili his tunic! He left it here."

"Ah so things are going well?" Alyssa said suggestively.

"Well I wouldn't say that." I said dejectedly.

"It's okay Lu, keep trying!" She said encouragingly.

"I'm not even doing anything." I laughed. I came out of the training yards and made my way over to the marketplace where I could smell food.

"Mmm this smells good Bombur!" I looked at the ginger dwarf who was making chips.

"Can I have some?"

"Of course Luna!" He said happily and wrapped some up so I could eat it on the way.

"Oh have you seen where Kili went?"

"Sorry miss Luna, he said something about going to see Fili. Perhaps try the council chambers?"

"Okay I will. Thanks!" I shouted to him as I walked past. I walked quickly passed all the food stalls to not be tempted by any of them and made the ascent up to the second floor. I reached the corridor before I heard hushed voices.

"Look I can't talk about it here!" One voice said frantically.

"Okay let's go into this room." The other calmer voice said before entering the room but leaving it ajar. Curious I followed them trying to be as quiet as possible with Kili's tunic draped over one arm.

"Look brother I can't explain it exactly but I think it may be. I mean she may-"

"You're not serious Kili?" I saw the blonde haired prince gasp.

"It's possible." He replied running his hands through his hair. I really shouldn't be spying on them.

"How would I know?" He implored his brother.

"Kili I'm really not the right person to ask." He said apologetically.

"Mother would know." It was Fili's turn to sigh now.

"But it is said it's only something that happens once. Look you should really talk to-" The brothers stopped talking as they heard a large thud coming from just outside the door.

Where I was! I managed to push some heavy object across the floor when I was trying to listen to them because now they were walking towards the door. I stood outside the door looking as though I had just arrived.

"Kili, Fili." I said sheepishly.

"Luna, what are you doing here?" Fili gave me a tight lipped smile.

"Oh I was just coming here to return Kili's tunic."

"Oh?" He cocked an eyebrow at his brother.

"Oh thank you Luna." Kili said before he took the tunic as his fingers brushed my wrist." I felt a sharp jolt up my arm and almost jumped back. Kili also looked surprised at the contact and I wonder if he had also experienced it.

What was that?

"Well I believe uncle is expecting us for lunch Fee." Kili said to his brother who was watching us curiously. I avoided eye contact with the brown haired prince hoping to avoid any more sensations like this.

"Oh yeah he was."

"We'll see you later Lu." Kili shot me a quick smile whilst Fili gave me a sly look.

At least we're talking now! Kind of.

I came up gasping for breath and splashed around in the water slightly until I saw a blonde haired figure.

"How long was I that time?" I said.

"About 2 minutes." Fili said.

"Yes!" I fist pumped.

"You're definitely improving lass." He smiled encouragingly.

"Okay now swim from this bank to that rock about 20 metres away from us now." He pointed to the distance.

Having practised swimming with Fili for a while I had managed to get the hang of it and I was a decent swimmer - in the shallow part of the river anyways.

I took a deep breath, plunged into the water and began kicking as much as I could whilst using my arms. With slight difficulty I made it to the distance and took a minute before swimming back.

"You're improving Luna, well done!"

"Thanks Fee." I smiled resting in the water.

"You wanna come in?"

"No I shouldn't." Fili said. I got an idea as I saw him standing on the edge of the river bank and gave a sly smirk at him which he didn't acknowledge.

"Do you mind helping me out?" I held out my hand expectantly to him before he took it. I pulled my arm with as much force as I could pulling the blonde haired Durin in the water along with me.

He jumped out of the water gasping for breath slightly as I stood there laughing at him.

"Aw Fee!" I said giggling.

"You look terrible!" I said between laughs whilst he glared at me. I started wading towards me in the water.

"What are you doing?" Looking at the mischievous glint in his eyes I tried to get away but he was much more adept in the water.

"Don't you dare Fili."

He splashed a great deal of water in my face before we began having a water war. I hid behind the rocks as I waited for him to approach. Soon enough I saw Fili looking around for me which is when I started to make my attack.

When he was close enough I jumped out from behind the rocks and splashed the cold water in his face.

"Haha! I've got you now!" I cackled with laughter. Fili held his hands up in surrender and I knew it was time to stop. We swam over to the river bank and sat on the edge to dry off.

"So," I began not sure how to confront him with the fact I heard part of their conversation.

"What were you two talking about?"

"Whatever do you mean dear Luna?" Fili smirked. Hmm somebody's clearly avoiding the conversation..

"Seriously Fee," I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Seriously Lu," He grinned at me with that durin charm I've come to love.

"Fine then. Don't tell me."

"Okay Lu," he smiled at me. Before rinsing out his wet clothes.

"Pretty please!" I begged him and pouted at him.

"You can't break me Lockheart." he challenged.

We sat in silence for a while as I glanced at him every two minutes hoping he would tell me.

"Mahal fine!" Fili exclaimed.

"I can practically hear your anticipation from here." He patted my head fondly.

"Yay!"

"We were talking about how wonderful you were."

"Oh come on Fee!"

"So you won't tell me?" I questioned him.

"Nope!"

A/N: I'm so sorry if my portrayal of Thranduil isn't worthy of him, he's such a great character and I wish I wrote him better. I love the elves so much and I hope I did them a little justice. Review?