Welcome to yet another chapter of Grief, Anger and Dragon Fire. I cannot believe I had made it this far! I want to thank you all for supporting me. It is not over yet. Reviews/Requests/Suggestions/Ideas/Criticism is always accepted!

6 Months Later

I woke up in bed and pushed myself off the bed. I dressed into light grey trousers and a brown tunic. I walked over to the mirror table and brushed my hair, pulling it into a ponytail. I placed my hand over my growing stomach - 6 months along. I heard a knock on the door and looked up.

"Come in." I called from the mirror table. I heard the shuffling of feet before the door opened. Kili entered the room and smiled.

"How is my little sister?"

"I'm fine."

"How's the little one?"

"Great-the babe has been kicking rather hard but I'll live, won't I?" I laughed as I stood from the bench.

"I just wanted to drop by and say hello so I suppose I'll be on my way." He nodded, placed a kiss on my cheek and left. I walked over to the bookcase, grabbed a book and sat down on the bed. I opened the book and began reading aloud for the babe.

Fili's P.O.V

I hugged mother and brother upon entering the mountain. I broke the hug and looked into their eyes.

"Where is Vanya?"

"Fili…"

I ran through the halls of Erebor, my mother and brother chasing after me. I found her room and stood there for a moment. I placed my hand on the knob for a second just as my brother pushed me to the side and pinned me against the wall.

"Fili, she's waited six months for you. I've been trying to tell you… she is different in more ways than one; one thing has kept her sane." Kili let me go and watched as I made for the door. I turned the knob and slowly opened the door. I walked in to see my beautiful wife sleeping, her large stomach hiding beneath a royal blue tunic. I turned back to my mom who followed me inside.

"She found out shortly after you disappeared." Mom confirmed. I walked to the end of the bed and watched her sleep. Her eyes fluttered and she rubbed her stomach for a moment before sitting up. She looked up at me and frowned.

Vanya's P.O.V

I looked up at the man before me and frowned. I couldn't believe he was standing before me. I felt-mad and sad at the same time.

"Vanya, it's me Fili."

I pushed myself off the bed and walked toward him. I stopped in front of him and looked him in the eye.

"How. dare. you." I punched him in the nose, causing him to cry out in pain. Dis and Kili rushed in to see me walk past the oldest prince, emotionless. I walked past Thorin, Dwalin and Balin without showing a single emotion. I walked to Dale and greeted the citizens as I walked through the bustling streets. I was there for majority of the day, looking at all of the shops and such. The sun was beginning to set when I decided to return to the mountain. I walked up to my room to hear everyone screaming and yelling.

"How could you anger her so easily?" (Thorin)

"I don't know, I just came in and she punched me!" (Fili)

"That sounds like her." (Kili)

"Shut up, Kili!" (Fili)

"I'll send out the guard to find her." (Dwalin)

"Knowing her, you should have sent for the guard hours ago." (Balin)

"I thought she'd come back!" (Fili)

"Mahal, why did you give me an idiot of a son?" (Dis)

I swing the door open to see everyone continuing to bicker.

"SHAZARA!" I shout, causing all heads to turn.

"I leave for one day to sort out my thoughts and I return to madness. I thought the king would understand how to lead his people in such situations. I have returned and would like to speak to my husband... alone." I spoke with such power. Everyone walked to the door, casting Fili one last glance before leaving.

"Fili, when did you think of it as such a great idea to lead Orcs from the mountains. I understand you were doing us all such a great favor but you could have gotten yourself killed." I spoke, feeling the tears coming to my eyes.

"I was trying to protect you, both of you. I go to sleep at night fearing I won't be able to protect you but I had a talk with a good friend who told me something: I won't be able to protect you from the world. I'll see you hurt more times than one and that's OK but I will do my best to protect you, I promise." He pulled me into his arms.

"I am sorry for leaving you and not being by your side." He whispered into my ear.

"It's alright. I'd find yourself lucky you missed it." I laughed.

"How far along are you?"

"Six months, just about to go on seven."

"I'm going to be a father…"

A good one, too.

I love how I ended that chapter, don't you? Reviews/Requests/Suggestions/Ideas/Criticism is always accepted!