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The One where Things Are Finally Looking Up

Fili licked his lips nervously. He'd been calling Juliet's name for the past ten minutes with no response. He shook his head. She couldn't be dead. She wouldn't have left him. Not like this.

"Lad she'll be fine," Bofur whispered, "She'll have just passed out."

Just passed out. Fili forced himself to stay calm. He knew Bofur was only trying to make him feel better. And in many ways Bofur was right. Chances were Juliet had simply fallen unconscious from the pain. Pain that she should never have suffered in the first place. Fili struggled with the ropes around his wrists furiously. They bit into his skin and as he looked over he saw the others trying their own methods of escape. Kili sat with his back against the cavern wall – methodically moving his arms up and down to saw through his ropes. Fili sighed. He couldn't deny that when they had been brought to this cavern he had been glad. At least now they could escape. Go back to where this whole thing had started and try and get out.

But now Juliet was lying bloodied and lifeless. Fili wasn't going to move an inch until he knew she would be fine. Even if that meant giving up their freedom.

"Fili!"

Looking over at his brother Fili beamed as Kili rubbed his newly freed wrists before untying his ankles. Kili steadily got to his feet, leaning on the wall for support. Shaking out his arms and legs he gave the other three a triumphant smile.

"Would ye quit smiling and give us a hand then?" Gimli got onto his knees and held out his bound hands to Kili. Nodding Kili hurriedly began to untie the others. Fili keep flashing his gaze from his wife, to the others and back to the tunnels that led from the cavern. By the sounds of it Gorrack and his men weren't going to be back for a while. But Fili didn't dare chance it.

"Fili?"

Looking up at his brother Fili allowed Kili to untie him. As the ropes fell away he rubbed his bruised wrists and ankles, letting the blood flow back into his hands and feet. Kili pulled him up and as he wobbled slightly Fili shook his head. He had to focus now. He had to get them out. Brushing himself down he turned and hurried towards the post where Juliet was still tied. He could hear the others close behind him but Fili didn't pay attention. As he got closer he had to fight the urge to be sick. Although it could have been a lot worse Fili knew it was bad. Juliet's back was covered in thin red lines, most of which had opened into gaping wounds. At the marks on her bottom Fili bit his lip before moving round and stroking her face.

"Juliet? Can you hear me my love?"

She didn't stir. Fili wasted no time in reaching for the ropes around her wrists.

"Find something to cover her up!" Kili barked. Gimli was halfway through taking his coat off when Bofur ran to Gorrack's throne and pulled the fur blanket from it. Hurrying towards the others he handed it to Kili. Fili pulled at the last knot and as the ropes came away Juliet fell backwards into the open blanket. Kili hurriedly wrapped it around her and scooped her into his arms.

"She's still breathing," Bofur whispered. Fili knelt down as Kili laid Juliet on the ground. She shifted slightly and a look of pain crossed her face.

"Get her on her front!" Fili kissed her forehead before – with Kili's help – rolling her onto her front. The effect was instant. The pain flew from Juliet's face and at the peaceful look that replaced it Fili held his shaking hands tight against his chest.

"What do we do now?" Bofur asked. Fili sighed,

"We need to stop the bleeding. But we've no bandages or…" trailing off he stared at one of the many tunnels that surrounded them. Kili sat beside Juliet and gently stroked her face. Fili smiled – more to himself than the others.

"That tunnel. That leads to the healing ward. If one of us snuck in we could pick up something."

Although Kili was nodding in agreement the other two looked nervously at each other. Fili let out a frustrated sigh and Bofur bit his lip.

"Lad it's not that we don't want to help her. Seeing her like this is killing me but, we should take advantage of the situation and leave now!"

Gimli nodded, "He's right Fili. We need to go. Surely her magic will help her?"

Fili was already getting to his feet, "I'll be a few minutes. I know where the healing ward is and all I need is some bandages. I know we should escape now but I'm not going to risk anything happening to her. I'm sorry but she comes first."

Fili waited for a backlash from one of them. However Bofur smiled at him,

"I understand Fili. But for the love of Durin be quick about it!"

Nodding Fili knelt beside Juliet and kissed her forehead before running off down the tunnel. He could just about remember the way from his last visit. Even though he was running as fast as he could he never stopped looking behind him. If they were caught now..?

Biting his lip Fili peered round the corner before taking it. He couldn't afford to mess this up. If he got them all out them maybe it would make up for the fact that he had gotten them into this mess in the first place. As he entered the healing ward he made sure he wasn't making a sound. He could still remember Kili's suspicions about these patients. Not wishing to take any chances Fili stayed as far away from the beds as he could. Instead his gaze roamed the shelves that lined the cavern walls. Bottles on tonic and panic relief filled most of them whilst there was a huge stack of bandages resting on another. Slipping silently between the beds Fili risked a glance down at the patient. Sweat covered their skin and he could see huge rashes on their neck and hands. He had only seen a few of the plague victims back in Erebor and he remembered banning Juliet from going near the infirmary when he saw how bad the epidemic had been. Fili bit his lip as the patient stirred. Peering closely he saw it was a young woman. Her hair had been cut short but as she reached out to him with a stick like hand he couldn't help but back away.

"Water…please?" Fili frowned at her. She pointed to the table by her bed and as he saw a glass filled to the brim he nodded. A part of him wondered if this was the right thing to do. The last thing he needed was to get ill himself. But he couldn't leave her in any more pain than she was in already. Plus there was a chance she might call for help and Fili couldn't risk that either.

Besides he knew Juliet wouldn't hesitate to help her.

Grabbing the glass Fili held it to her lips. As the woman drank he tried not to fling when she placed her hands on top of his. Freeing himself he put the glass back and watched her as she shut her eyes and pulled the thick blankets over her. Nodding to himself he grabbed a thick roll of bandage before picking up a bottle of salve. Fili wasn't sure what it was exactly, but it looked like the stuff Oin used. Slipping both into his coat pockets he ran back down the tunnel. He didn't want to get his hopes up too much, but he couldn't help but think that – in a few hours – he and the others would be free.

As he reached the others Fili saw Juliet's body move. Quickening his pace he knelt beside her and stroked her face. Forcing her eyes open she tried to push herself up when her face creased in pain and she bit her lip to supress her cry. Dropping his stolen supplies Fili took her hand.

"It's okay Juliet. It's okay. I'm here now. I'm here."

"Fili?" Juliet looked up at him, resting her head back on the ground. Fili nodded.

"Listen to me love. I'm going to take this blanket away so I can heal your back."

She snorted and Fili couldn't resist his smile. Something told him Juliet would be fine.

"I have healing powers Fili? Anyway, what do you know about healing wounds?"

Fili nodded, "Nothing. Which is why you're going to tell me what to do okay?"

She rolled her eyes and a collective chuckle flew around. Juliet shook her head,

"You're such a man."

Fili nodded before removing the blanket. Bofur cleared his throat.

"Me and Gimli will keep watch lad."

As the pair got to their feet Fili noticed the pain start up on Juliet's face.

"Kili?"

His brother scooted over to him and Fili pointed at Juliet.

"Take her mind off it. Talk to her, tell her a story. Something."

Nodding Kili slid his coat off and laid it down on the floor. Fili watched as he lay on his own stomach opposite Juliet. As Kili took her hands Fili turned his attention back to her back. The wounds had stopped bleeding and most of the blood had stained the fur blanket. Fili gave a sharp nod. Gorrack had Juliet's blood on his hands already. What did a bit more matter?

"Okay then love," Fili picked up the bottle. He knew what he was supposed to do but he needed to make sure Juliet's mind was off the pain. Holding in front of her he smiled.

"What do I do with this?"

"Rub a thin layer over the wound. Not too much thought else the bandages won't stick. And don't rub it all the way in. Let it soak into the skin."

Fili nodding, "Okay this might hurt. And I am so sorry if it does."

Without letting Juliet answer he got to work. The second the salve touched her back Juliet's body froze. Fili knew she was itching to arch away from him. Kili gripped her hands tightly.

"Juliet? Look at me. Look at me namad."

"Please Kili," Juliet gasped, "Don't make this any worse."

Fili snorted at this. Looking at Kili's outraged face he laughed to himself. Soon most of Juliet's back was covered in the salve. Looking at the thin marks on her bottom Fili sighed. He hated having to touch her like that. Especially given how much pain she would be in. Shutting his eyes he rubbed the salve into the first wound. This time Juliet couldn't keep down her cry. Kili nudged her.

"Hey come on Juliet? I thought you'd been through worse than this?"

"I have," she spat, "And right now I'm making far less fuss than you would."

"She's right there Kili," Fili shook his head. However Juliet wasn't finished.

"Then you both would."

Kili sniggered and Fili rolled his eyes. Putting the salve away he wiped his hands on his trousers.

"Okay Juliet. I'm going to bandage your back now okay?"

She nodded, "You'll need Kili to help you."

Fili watched as she freed her hands from Kili's and forced herself up onto her elbows. Lifting her body off the floor Fili gaped. The effort this was taking her right now was amazing. He completely forgot about the bandages in his hand until Juliet looked over her shoulder.

"Get on with it then! I can't so this indefinitely you know!"

Nodding Fili waited until Kili was kneeling opposite. Starting at the very bottom of her back the pair of them bandaged her wounds. Every so often Juliet would cry out in pain and Fili knew it wouldn't be long before her strength gave up and she fell to the floor again. He wanted to go as quickly as possible. But he needed to make sure he did a proper job. Soon they were over halfway done. Kili's eyes never left Juliet's back and as they reached her chest he sat back to let Fili take over. Fili shook his head good naturedly. Even in the worst situations his brother made sure he was being one hundred percent appropriate. Tying the bandage underneath her arms he tapped her on the shoulder. Juliet didn't respond. She just collapsed back to the ground.

"Get the others," Fili instructed. Kili hurried off whilst Fili grabbed Juliet's clothes. Her body shook slightly and Fili realised she was crying.

"Juliet?"

"Can you…can you just, hold me? Please?"

Fili nodded. Pain flashed across Juliet's face as she sat up and curled against him. Fili wrapped his arms around her body to cover her. She pressed her face into his shoulder and Fili sighed. Kissing the back of her neck he tried to shush her.

"It's okay Juliet. I'm going to get us all out of here in a few minutes."

She shook her head, "I don't deserve you Fili."

Fili shrugged, "Well, I am pretty amazing."

Juliet said nothing as he dressed her. Every so often Fili kept glancing at her face to see if she was alright. Even though she smiled back he knew she was far from alright. He slipped her shirt over her head before easing her coat on. He took her hand.

"And no one deserves me more than you."

Juliet smiled up at him. Fili stroked her hand before kissing the tiny bump on her stomach.

"Can you walk?"

"Yes."

"Good," Scooping her into his arms he held her close to his chest, "What sort of prince would I be if I let my princess walk around injured?"

Juliet said nothing. Instead she rested her head against his chest. Kissing the top of her hair Fili looked up to see the others waiting for them by the largest tunnel. Taking a deep breath he looked around before going to join the others.

"What if they haven't moved the rocks?" Bofur whispered. Fili shrugged.

"I doubt that. They have numbers on their side. And if they haven't then it means they could still be there."

He knew chances of that happening were slim to none. But it didn't do any harm to give the others a bit of hope.

Gorrack watched as his prisoners hurried down one of the tunnels. Behind him Yolanda was sharpening a knife.

"I don't understand why you're doing this! After everything we went through to keep them here!"

Gorrack rolled his eyes. "Because where do you think they'll go? They'll go back to their beloved king."

"And?" As realisation hit Yolanda, Gorrack smiled. She grabbed his arm,

"We don't need another home Gorrack. This is our home!"

Gorrack shook his head. Yolanda didn't understand. No one did. He tapped his fingers against the rock as the blonde prince vanished from sight with his wife in his arms.

"That mountain. Thorin doesn't have a claim to it. If he is in these mountains that makes Erebor ripe for the taking. If we follow those dwarves they'll take us right to Thorin. We'll kill him and then take those two princes back with us to use as leverage. We will have our home given back to us!"

Turning away he cupped her face with his hand.

"Gather everyone together. Anyone who can fight is coming with me. We've no time to waste!"

As they walked Fili made sure his grip on Juliet wasn't too tight. He didn't want to hurt her. She clung to him.

"I need to tell you something," her voice was hoarse and Fili knew she needed some food and soon. They all did.

"What love?"

"Gorrack…he hates Thorin."

Fili nodded, "I know he does love."

Juliet shook her head, "No I mean, he really hates Thorin. The way he spoke about him. If he sets eyes on him he'll try and kill him. I know he will."

Fili shushed her gently, "Don't worry love. That's not going to happen."

"I know," she kissed his shoulder; "I just thought you should be warned. Thorin should be warned."

Fili nodded. Kili and Gimli had gone up ahead. When he heard they delighted shouts he couldn't contain his smile. Juliet grinned at Bofur who ran on ahead.

"Do you think the others are still there?" Juliet looked up at him. Fili shook his head.

"Honestly? I don't know. I've no idea how long we were prisoners. They could be."

As the shouts of Kili, Gimli and Bofur got louder Fili's own smile vanished as he saw the trio standing by the blocked up tunnel. So the others hadn't managed it after all. Juliet was still facing him and he didn't dare look at her. He didn't want her to see his disappointment. But as he looked up he saw Kili jump up and down. As the smallest rocks above his brother's head came away Fili frowned. Bofur, Gimli and Kili moved back as more rocks were taken away from the other side. Fili looked down at Juliet who was beaming from ear to ear.

It couldn't be..? They couldn't still be there?

Translation

Namad – Sister

So bit of a busy chapter whith good and bad moments! Yay everyone is fine! Not so yay that Gorrack has a new evil plan (don't worry I have my own plans for him!) and will they manage to get out? Let me know what you all think xx