Don't Worry About Me

All I did was watch Thranduil dumbfounded, trying to process what he had just said. This was all wrong, never have I read about Thranduil having a sister. In truth, there was no sister. Thranduil was an only child to Oropher. No the timeline was obviously playing a major part here.

"You are clearly mistaken," I finally say to him "for one thing you don't have a sister."

"Alexandria, Thranduil is-," The Doctor tried to say but I went on.

"It was just your father Oropher and yourself...You are an only child."

I watch Thranduil, his eyes now narrowed. Though he still caresses my chin. He turned his attention at The Doctor, giving him a stare that woud make even Medusa cower in fear.

"What have you been saying to her?"

"Nothing and that is why Alexandria is acting this way," explained The Doctor, looking guilty as he watched Thranduil "Ganadlf should have told her some of her family history, but he never did."

The Doctor then looked at me and his face softened.

"Thranduil speaks the truth, moonbeam, he is part of your family. You know I would never lie to you. Thranduil is your uncle."

"Do you mean to tell me, we have been traveling with an elf this entire time?" I heard Thorin say, hs voice sounded angry.

I now refused to look at either The Doctor or Thranduil as he takes his hand away from my chin. It suddenly felt like I was in water. Everything around me was now muffled, I just couldn't take in the news, that I was related to Thranduil and Legolas.

~~Fili's POV~~

I should have been surprised, but strangely I realised I wasn't. There had been many clues that there was more to Lexi than she realised.. For one thing, she always seemed to know when something was out of place.

Lexi knew we were being followed when Morgoth was around. That was near Beorn's home. No one else would have noticed that, she did. She had refused to move while she looked to the source.

She had also noticed when Thranduil's son was nearby. Again we had no idea we were being followed by this elf Legolas as well. Yet my one, clearly did. I knew the Elven King was speaking the truth, even The Doctor had a relieved look on his face. Though I found myself frowning when I heard uncle's little remark.

"How dare you speak to Alexandria that way!" hissed Legolas "You have no right by insulting her!"

"That is enough Legolas." scorned Thranduil as I returned my attention to him.

"I have every reason to despise elves," my uncle countered "they are cowards."

Just as he had said that, I felt Lexi tremble against me. Without saying a word, I turned a little and wrapped my other arm around her middle. She then stumbled against me, taking me with her. I held on tight to her, as I repositioned myself and gently rocked her, trying to reassure Lexi that everything would be alright.

"Are you saying Alexandria is a coward?" The Doctor asked, sounding angry.

"Well, no," replied Uncle "but you should know-,"

"I should know," interrupted The Doctor "that you are a very ignorant fool. Alexandria is right, there are two sides to every story."

"You know nothing!" sneered uncle, while Lexi continued to tremble in my arms.

"I know everything Thorin and you do well to remember that!"

"Will you both stop arguing," I had finally had it with the pair of them "there is something wrong with Lexi!"

Both Thranduil and The Doctor bent down to our level and looked at her. Though Lexi had her eyes open, I could tell she was in her own world and that worried me. Thranduil gently carresed her cheek while The Doctor simply said,

"Alexandria is clearly shocked with this latest development. Perhaps she can rest for a while."

"Yes," said Thranduil, his eyes then turned to me "Legolas, please inform Lashul that he may be needed."

"Of course Ada."

"I suppose you will want to stay with Alexandria?" asked Thranduil as Legolas quickly walked away from us.

"Of course, she means the world to me."

"Indeed!" smiled Thanduil.

Hearing a growl, I looked up at uncle. He was watching Thranduil with narrowed eyes.

"He is not going anywhere," He seethed "he belongs with me!"

Thranduil tenderly tucked a piece of hair behind Lexi's ear, then stroked her cheek once more.

"It is up to you, is it not?" He asked, returning his attention to me.

"Aye it is," I agreed "Lexi is all that matters to me."

"Fili, come here now!"

"I will not uncle!"

I held onto Lexi as I maneuvered myself, while I slowly got back up, now cradling my butterfly in my arms. Both Thranduil and The Doctor also straighten themselves up.

"I have no misgivings towards any elf uncle, it is only you that despises them. So I will not come with you. I will follow my own directions, just as long as Lexi is with me."

"Are you forgetting that you are next in line to the throne?"

"I care not for that," I replied right back to uncle, startled a little that I had meant that "as long as there is a future with Lexi, I will happily walk by her side. She means everything to me."

While uncle was glaring at me, I noticed Thranduil had a smile on his face.

"I can sympathise with you, Master Fili. Treat Alexandria with respect and you have my blessings." said Thranduil, his smile broadening.

I had no idea why, but the way he was smiling down at my butterfly made me suddenly feel uneasy. I had a feeling he was holding something back, a secret that could cause even more anguish between us all.

"Considering you are part of the family now!" He carried on.

"DO WHAT?!" shouted Thorin, causing the Elven King to roll his blue eyes "See, this is one of the reasons why I loathe all elves. They like playing little mind games."

I watch uncle as he stepped nearer to me.

"It pains me to say this, but, Alexandria obviously belongs here with him. You on the other hand, will come with me. That is an order!"

Though I have seen uncle angry before, it was very rare for him to direct his anger at me. The last time he was this angry with me and of course Kili, was when we were a lot younger. When we pranked everything and everyone using anything we could get our hands on.

I instinctively stepped back, knowing Lexi needed me more than ever. I knew when she got her bearings back, she would need support and love and nothing would stand between the lady I loved with all my heart.

"No!" was my reply "Lexi has had a lot of knockbacks throughout her life. I will never abandon her. She is my moon and the sun. How can you easily turn your back on her, after everything she has gone through?"

I shook my head in disgust.

"If it wasn't for Lexi's input on things, we would have been in serious trouble. You know that to be true!"

"Enough!" snapped uncle "Hand her over to the vain King here, then we shall be on our way."

"This is getting ridiculous," I heard The Doctor say "Alexandria is still the same person Thorin. You should be ashamed of yourself."

"It appears she is part elf! Therefore she is no longer welcome." remarked uncle, causing me to turn my head away from him, in disdain.

"Where do I take Lexi?" I asked the Elven King.

"Come, I will show you the way," Thranduil said, who then looked back at Thorin "and as for you, I think it wise that you tame that temper of yours."

With a nod to his head, several elvish guards headed straight for uncle. I turned away, knowing he was about to be taken somewhere to calm himself down. I really hated seeing all this friction.

"What is the meaning of this?" Uncle demanded to know.

"I already told you," explained Thranduil "it is for your own good. Guards, take him away, until he realises that not everything will go his way."

At the corner of my eye, I saw the guards grab hold of uncle and I hated seeing him being dragged away like he was a common thief.

"You have no right to treat me like this elf!"

I closed my eyes, burying my head in Lexi's hair, feeling her trembling increase. I reopened my eyes and looked at her. She had tears running down her cheeks while she quietly watched uncle being pulled away by the guards. My heart clenched seeing Lexi like this. I wish there was a way to help in any way, but I just couldn't think of anything.

"I have every right to be angry." I heard uncle shout out.

"Then you will stay for a long while," remarked Thranduil now sounding bored "I have all the time in the world. Do you?"

Sudden struggling from Lexi automatically made me release her. She then quickly ran up to uncle, pushing the guards away. Then surprised everyone in the room by clinging onto uncle.

"Please leave him be!" begged Lexi, new tears appearing in her eyes "I do not want anyone in a...a...cell. Please leave him be!"

Having heard her explain earlier to what her vile mother did to her, I knew exactly what was on her mind.

"Lexi, nothing will happen to uncle."

My uncle who until this second had a startled expression on his face, gently wrapped one of his arms around her waist, while the other, stroked her hair, shhing her while she cried hard against his chest.

"I think it wise if we all return to the others," suggested The Doctor "you can speak to Alexandria later Thranduil, when she has calmed down."

"But this exiled King was rude to-," began Thranduil, but The Doctor stopped him.

"No, leave Thorin alone. I know he has acted like an idiot, but as you can clearly see, he does care for her."

"He has a funny way of showing it." sneered Thranduil, watching Lexi and uncle intently.

"That is also true. However let's return to the others," carried on The Doctor "when I'm sure Alexandria is ready, I'll bring her back to you. Is that fair?"

I was amazed when uncle scooped up Lexi, holding her tightly against his chest. Her eyes were closed, but I could tell that she was still with us. However, her breathing had quickened once more and I thought she was having another panic attack.

"Very well," Thranduil said "but if Thorin does or says anything nasty to any of my guards or even upset my niece, I will take him away. Do I make myself clear, Doctor?"

"Crystal clear," grinned The Doctor, rubbing his hands together "right, let's head back then."

As I followed uncle carrying my butterfly away, I turned my head looking back at Thranduil. He too was watching her and I could see the sadness in his blue eyes. I had no idea why that was, but I expect that was for Lexi to find out when her mind was not all over the place.

Just as we headed towards the door that had the rest of the company in, The Doctor stopped me and motioned me to stay behind. I frowned, wanting to be with Lexi, but the way The Doctor was watching me, I knew he had something on his mind.

"Fili, we need to talk."

o0o

~~Lexi's POV~~

I was completely aware of my surroundings, though my body was trembling at an alarming rate. I felt so ashamed for showing my weakness towards others, though I could not let Thranduil place Thorin in a prison cell.

Though my actions even surprised myself, I knew from my personal past, that cells were bad. Even though I had heard every word Thorin said about hating elves, I found I could not blame him.

In his eyes, I could see how it had looked, that Thranduil had refused to help Thorin and his kin when that dragon stole Erebor. To Thorin, that was a deep blow to his gut when Thranduil refused to help save his kinsmen.

I could understand why Thorin sneered at every elf, but even Thranduil had his own side of the story. There was a reason why he did nothing that day. He was remembering his own loss many centuries earlier.

I was brought back to the present when I felt myself being lifted up. I assumed it was Fili that had picked me back up so I just closed my eyes, willing my breathing to return to normal.

All I could hear was the footsteps on the wooden floor. I could feel Fili, holding me tightly against his chest while we walked away from the throne room. My shivering just would not abate even though Fili's warmth was coursing through me.

"What in Mahal's name?" I heard someone say "What has happened to the lass?"

"Not now Balin! Oin get over here."

That did not sound like Fili's voice, as I felt myself being lifted once more.

"Did she fall?"

"No, it's er, it's a personal matter."

I knew that was Thorin speaking then, but I had no energy to open my eyes to check.

"My father meant what he says," remarked Legolas "you start any trouble dwarf, the guards will-,"

"N-Now, now L-Legolas," I managed to say "be nice."

"Alexandria?"

"Hmm." I murmured, feeling myself now be placed down on something soft and comfy.

I felt someone start proding me but I could feel everything ebb away, as I slipped into sleep.

o0o

There were many whisperings going on when I awoke. I deliberately kept my eyes closed, trying to catch out what was being said. I guessed that Thorin had explained what had happened. It was even hard for me to understand what had happened.

"Your mother," I heard Thranduil's voice floating inside my head "my sister."

I shake my head, not believing for a second that I was related to Thranduil. This timeline had clearly messed up the original story. There was no way, I was related to the Elven King.

"Lexi?"

I felt fingers stroke my hair while I try and block out what had recently happened. Pictures in my mind saw me watch Thorin suddenly turn on me when he had said that he would rather me stay here with Legolas and his father.

That remark more or less slapped me hard across the face but even then, I could not stop caring for him. It was when the guards grabbed hold of Thorin that I finally sprinted into action.

In the original timeline, everyone was in a prison cell. This time however, it would only be Thorin and I hated the fact that he would be all alone. Thoughts had swarmed me of my own troubled past and even though I knew Thorin would be completely safe, the thought of that dark, damp cellar from my past, kept coming back to me like a bad smell.

I ran towards Thorin, knocking those guards of him, before holding onto him, crying my eyes out. I haven't known him long, but up until now, he had never treated me badly. I had felt his arms encase around my middle, murmuring something in my ear. I knew not what he was saying, but his voice did have a calming effect on me.

"Lexi?" I heard my name being called again, but still I refuse to open my eyes.

It was embarrassment that was causing me to act like I was still asleep. Showing my weakness to everyone in that throne room was not the wisest thing to do. I vowed that it would be the only time anyone saw me in that state. However, in a few weeks from now, my vow would come undone again, yet I was not to know that.

"Lexi?" I heard Fili chuckle while he continued stroking my hair "I know you are awake."

I felt him lean over to me, feeling his warmth radiate through me. His arm that was holding my middle, gently pulled me towards him. This caused me to gasp out in surprise, hearing Fili's chuckle as he placed a kiss on my forehead.

"If you were asleep, you would not have done that." He mused.

With a resigned sigh, I opened my eyes and instinctively placed my own arm around Fili's waist feeling him laugh softly.

"That tickles."

That did not sound like Fili. Turning my head a fraction, I glanced up to the playful smirk of Kili.

"Hey there." came his response.

"Oh my!"

I felt my cheeks burn. What the hell was happening here?

"Relax butterfly, you were really shivering," began Fili, as I turned my head and looked at him "and as there wasn't any blankets, my brother and I decided to warm you up by another means."

I never said a word. I had two brothers on either side of me cocooning me, leaving me even more baffled with these turn of events.

"At least you're not trembling anymore," points out Kili "what caused that?"

I shifted a little not wanting to answer that question. I already showed the Elven King my weakness earlier, I did not want to relive that scene once more.

"Not now Kee!" scorned Fili, pulling me towards him.

"S-Sorry, I didn't think."

Whatever I was laying on suddenly shifted as Kili uncoupled himself from me, surprising me with a kiss on the cheek.

"Know that we all love you, right?" said Kili, now getting up "Whatever happened Alexandria, things have a way of settling down again."

'Not this time.' I thought bitterly to myself as I buried my head in Fili's coat.

"I'll leave you too alone."

I momentarily close my eyes, knowing Fili would want to talk about earlier. The truth was, I really did not want to talk about the fact that I was somehow related to Thranduil. I just could not get my head around that.

For one thing, I did not look elvish. I knew I was absolutely rubbish at firing a bow and arrow. Elves were agile and graceful and could use many weapons in combat, including bows and arrows.

"Are you hungry Lexi?" Fili asked me gently, breaking me out of my thoughts.

I shook my head, food was the last thing I wanted. I was a little stunned when Fili didn't say anything else. Instead, he held onto tight, while I tried to think of what to do next.

o0o

A little while later, I knew it was stupid by hiding away from the rest of the company. I knew now that Fili and I were in a bedroom but I was past caring to how big the room was or what not. It was time to go back to the others.

I had been thinking on what to do and I knew I had to speak to Thorin about it. Without saying a word, I uncoupled Fili's arm from around my waist hearing a tut in response. Then I gingerly got out of the bed, noticing that we had been lying down on blankets. I gave Fili a knowing look who only grinned back at me.

"We didn't have the heart to move you, which is why Kili and I sandwiched ourselves to you," said Fili, getting off the bed "we dwarves have a lot of heat and it only seemed fitting that we share that heat with you."

"Right."

"It will not be a habit," carried on Fili, now walking towards me "after all you are my one. Kili will have to find his own lady to cherish. I don't normally share like that."

"I'm flattered." I replied, gracing him with a small smile.

"So you should be, my dear," Fili cupped my cheek before brushing his lips over mine "come, I believe everyone will be relieved to see that you are all right."

With a heavy heart, I placed my hand in his as we headed towards the rest of the company. Looking at Fili, I knew I was about to break his heart but this had to be done. Thorin had made it perfectly clear that I was not welcome anymore. Well, he was about to get his wish, even though my own heart hurt, knowing that I could not be with Fili anymore.

o0o

Fili opened the doors and I took a deep breath before venturing inside. Before the door had been open, I could hear voices, but now that they were open...silence.

"Alexandria, am I glad to see you." chimed in Nori heading towards me "we were quite worried about you, you know?"

"I'm sorry." I whispered, as the others headed towards me hugging me.

"No need to apologise lass," smiled Dwalin, "we are just relieved to see you, is all."

"Aye, that is true." agreed Balin with a smile on his face.

My eyes scanned the room, noticing every eye was on me. I was a little shocked to see Legolas here as well, though my green eyes stopped when I spotted Thorin. He was leaning against the wall at the furthest corner and he was the only one not to meet my gaze. Excusing myself, from everyone, I headed straight for him, noticing him stiffen a little as I approached him.

"We need to talk," I began, now looking for another room and finding another door to my left "in private."

"Alexandria-," began Thorin but Legolas stepped in.

"Out of the question. You know what happened before?" Legolas glared at Thorin while he continued "I will never allow him to be alone with you."

"You are being ridiculous!" I snapped at him, taking no notice of the faint smile on Thorin's face "I have known him a lot longer than you. I have spoken to him on several occasions on my own. So who gives you the right to stop me from speaking to Thorin?"

It was my turn to get a death glare from Legolas. Was I bothered? No I was not. He may be my cousin but I barely knew him.

"I have every right, we are rela-,"

"Oh for gods sake!" I was getting angry and it clearly showed.

"Alexandria won't be alone," came The Doctor's voice "Aragorn will also be present."

"Oh my days!" I turned and faced The Doctor.

"Why Aragorn?" asked Thorin, making me wonder that as well.

"Because he never judges anyone and would listen to both parties. Does that seem reasonable Legolas?" asked The Doctor, now turning his attention to the elf in question.

"I am not happy with this but as long as Alexandria has this man here, I don't have a choice in the matter, do I?" asked Legolas, clearly not liking this new arrangement "He never leaves Alexandria's side."

"Understood," grinned The Doctor, rubbing his hands together "I like it when a plan comes together."

I was not happy with this new situation. I had hoped in speaking to Thorin in private. Though I knew Aragorn would never judge me, it was the fact that he would know that I was part elf. I was still coming to terms with that myself, I did not want any more problems to arise.

"Well, seeing as my original plan has been blown away," I began, returning my attention to Thorin "could I speak to you in private?" I then looked at Aragorn gracing him with a small smile "with Aragorn of course."

"Alexandria there is nothing to discuss." came Thorin's reply.

"Oh but there is."

Thorin and I look at one another. I don't know why, but something was clearly off. Maybe it was the fact that we were in a realm full of elves, but my hunch was because Erebor was near now and the gold sickness was calling out to him.

"Very well, I will listen to what you have to say."

That was all I needed. The Doctor happily opened the door for Thorin, Aragorn and myself to walk into. Again my heart felt really heavy, knowing that nothing would be the same anymore.

Sighing, I began walking towards the room, deliberately not meeting Fili's gaze, knowing that I would never feel love like the way Fili has shown me ever again. I knew he would be better off without me even though it was killing me to admit that. Once inside the room, the door closed behind us and I suddenly felt very self conscious.

'What would Maddie do?' I thought to myself, while absently looking at the many pictures on the wall 'She would straighten herself up, be bold, head held up and say anything that would come out of her mouth. God, I miss you Maddie.'

I did what I was thinking, trying to calm my nerves in the process. It was a losing battle.

"Are you alright Alexandria?" came Aragorn's concerned voice "You are acting strangely."

My cheeks went crimson as I realised he was indeed right. I relaxed my head and body and graced Aragorn with a smile, before turning my attention to Thorin. He was looking at the wooden floor and I took in a deep breath, then spoke to him.

"What you said before, saying I was no longer welcome because of what I am, did hurt me, Thorin."

Thorin remained silent though Aragorn now had a frown upon his face as he watched the both of us.

"Where I come from," I carried on "the saying, 'sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me' comes to play here. Though that is true in theory, it still hurt that you acted like a pompous moron!"

This caught Thorin's attention, as he looked up and glared at me.

"You dare insult-,"

"Ahh, Don't like it, do you?" I smirked "Do you know what I think?"

I slowly walked around the room, my heart was beating at an alarming rate though I had to see this through.

"I think you are racist."

"A what?" snapped Thorin.

"Racist."

"What does that even mean?"

"It is when a person believes they are above everyone else. They take great delight in degrading others, whether it has to do with the colour of their skin, their origin or in your case, elves."

"That is not me!" scorned Thorin.

"Isn't it? You have this very petty feud with Thranduil."

Thorin shocked me a little by rushing towards me. Both hands were clenched together as if he was about to attack.

"It is not petty!" He hissed in my face "That blasted elf refused to help when Erebor was taken over by that dragon. He just sat on his elk watching us while we had nowhere else to go. So don't you dare say it is petty!"

Aragorn stepped in, shielding me from Thorin's anger.

"As I said a little while ago, if you heard Thranduil's side of the story, you would come to the realisation that he had his own reasons for not stepping in."

"I would never listen to his story," sneered Thorin "he is only concerned about the trees and his golden hair."

"Oh my god," I sighed, shaking my head in disdain "and this is how history repeats itself."

It was pointless in speaking to Thorin. Something was clearly wrong here and I did not like it at all. Was it possible the gold sickness had started? That made no sense though. I thought that started when Thorin went in the treasury room, staring at the jems and gold.

No, I had a strange feeling it was something else entirely. Maybe The Doctor would know what was wrong with Thorin. While I was bracing myself to tell Thorin what I had decided to do next, the door was slowly opening while Aragorn continued to shield me. I licked my lips and whispered,

"Your wish is about to be granted. I will not be traveling with you any longer. I shall stay here for the time being. At least I'll be welcome here. Though promise me something."

I watched Thorin closely, seeing if he was even listening to me. He caught my gaze and gave me a nod to the head.

"I'm listening."

"Take good care of Fili for me."

"You have my word." replied Thorin.

"Lexi no!"

Seeing as Aragorn was practically hugging me know. I had a hard time in understanding another's voice in the room. It was when Aragorn let go of me before I was once again held by a frantic Fili, did I realise what had happened. Before I could say anything, Fili beat me to it.

"Lexi, if you think for one second I will leave your side, you are clearly mistaken."

I took in a shaky breath as I shook my head.

"It's for the best." I replied softly.

"For who? Him?" Fili turned his face and glared at his own uncle.

"He's your kin," I tried reasoning with him "Thorin needs all the help he can get."

I was stunned when I realised that all the company including The Doctor and Legolas were now inside the room. Fili shook his head, looking past me, like he was debating something in his head.

"You belong to him," I continued, trying to free myself from his grasp but to no avail "he's your-,"

"And you are my WIFE!" shouted Fili, holding me tight against him.

Everything slowed down then. I just stared at Fili not quite understanding to what he had just shouted back at me.

"It's true," carried on Fili, his voice now sounding gentle "we are man and wife."

No words could come out of my mouth. For one brief moment, I thought Fili said we were married. It was strange, no one was saying anything. This had to be some kind of joke. The way Fili was watching me however, told me he was speaking the truth.

"It's true," He repeated, cupping my cheek "so whatever you were about to do, stop it this instinct."

Finally breaking eye contact, a single tear escaped down my cheek as I whispered,

"I am not welcome in this company anymore."

I heard a lot of grunts in the room, while Fili gently brushed my tear away with his thumb.

"Then that means I'm not welcome either!" He replied "I'll not leave your side Lexi. You mean everything to me."

"I forbid it," came Thorin's voice "you will leave with me Fili and that is an order!"

I felt Fili hold onto me tightly as he looked back at his uncle, anger in his blue eyes.

"I will not! What happened to the uncle that would stop and listen? Since being in this forest, you have acted oddly."

So I wasn't the only one to notice that. That was good to know.

"The uncle I know would never act like this. True you hate Thranduil, but why turn on Lexi? It makes no sense at all." carried on Fili.

I really hated all this negativity, it was again bringing up bad memories.

"As Fili is not going, neither am I," said Kili "Alexandria is part of this company and it seems part of our family."

Kili then slapped Fili's back, before kissing my cheek once more, winking at me in the process.

"That goes for me too!" chimed in Bofur "Without the lass, we would have been in serious trouble."

"We would have managed!" replied Thorin, causing me to shake my head at him.

"Maybe so, but with that new threat out there, we would have been none the wiser." pointed out Bofur, now heading towards Kili.

Without saying anything, I watch Aragorn walk up to Bofur making me realise he was also staying behind. What the hell was going on here?

"It shames me to admit this," I turned my attention to Dwalin as he looked at Thorin "after all, we have been through so much together. I would never forgive myself if anything happened to the lass. She risked her life by saving my brother and everyone else from those goblins and Orcs and for that, she will have my aid."

My eyes went wide as Dwalin joined Kili, Bofur and Aragorn. Dwalin was Thorin's best friend and with him offering to stay behind, made me feel bad. This was all wrong.

"Anyone else want to leave my company?" sneered Thorin watching everyone.

Bombur then made his way towards the now split company causing me to roll my eyes.

"This is getting ridiculous!" I finally managed to say.

Even though I was stunned by the news that I was now married to Fili, my eyes went on Thorin. Fili was right, since entering the forest, Thorin had slowly changed. I found myself frowning as a thought came to me. Why didn't I think of it before? With my free hand, I went to my back pocket and brought out the sonic screwdriver. Fili seemed to know what I was about to do and let go of me.

As I held the sonic screwdriver in my right hand, I caught Thranduil watch me while he rested his body against the wall. How long had he been there, I had no idea? He graced me with a smile before I returned my attention to Thorin.

Swapping the sonic screwdriver to my left hand, I held it against Thorin, taking no notice of the mutterings around me and hoped that one of these buttons would determine what was the cause of Thorin's sudden change of personality.

"Try the middle button moonbean." I heard The Doctor say.

I did as instructed and before Thorin could say anything, the screwdriver made a little noise as I slowly scanned his body. I worked The Doctor's device from head to toe, walking behind Thorin while the sonic screwdriver continued making that strange little noise.

"What is the meaning of this?" asked Thorin, his blue eyes blazing with anger while I continued analysing him.

"All in good time!" The Doctor replied "Though I should have thought of this myself, but with what's been happening so far, it completely left my mind."

At last the noise from the sonic screwdriver stopped making that strange sound and I instinctively looked down at the screwdriver, hoping there was an answer. I frowned as I read what was shown to me out loud,

"80% poison detected," I looked back at Thorin with concern "it's from that dried up lake."

I turned my attention to The Doctor who now had a grim look on his face.

"What do we do?" I asked him.

The Doctor sighed as he he walked towards Thorin and myself.

"I will see on what I can do. With luck, the poison will work its way out of Thorin."

"And if it doesn't?" I asked him, not liking this one bit.

"It would mean treking back towards that lake and scooping up some of that poison, then analysing it."

"Do that instead," I insisted, "I want Thorin to be in full health once more."

"I am still here," moaned Thorin "and there is nothing wrong with me."

"Bullshit! You are not yourself Thorin. I only wish I'd realised it sooner."

We watched on another while The Doctor was doing something behind Thorin's back.

"If anything happened to you, I would never forgive myself." I admitted to Thorin, knowing that was true.

"You are too soft."

"Only to my friends." I replied shyly, looking at the floor.

"Friends," remarked Thorin "aye, I like the sound of that!"

He had said that same sentence when we were dealing with those trolls. I looked back at him, startled to see him smile back at me.

"Alexandria I-,"

"I think it would be wise if Thorin recuperates here while I go and examine this poison more thoroughly." The Doctor butted in now looking at Thranduil, placing something in his pocket.

Thranduil narrowed his eyes at The Doctor as he calmly walked up to him, then he said,

"The last I checked, I was in charge of this kingdom, not you Doctor."

"Please."

I really hated begging but I did not want anything to happen to Thorin. Though he has acted like a nasty person, I now knew it was the poison making him act this way. Thranduil tilted his head as he turned his attenion to me.

"After the way he treated you, you would still defend and honour him?"

"Yes, despite this little set back, Thorin has treated me with kindness."

I turn my head looking at Thorin and the rest of the company before my eyes went on Fili who now had a smile on his face.

"Well, all of them have been kind." I added.

"Though one in particular has become closer to you," mused Thranduil, making my cheeks go red "very well little one, I will help the exiled dwarven king, but on one condition."

"There is always a catch!" hissed Thorin though I chose to ignore that as I returned my attention to Thranduil.

"That would be?" I asked him, feeling a little anxious once again.

"For you and I to get to know one another," Thranduil stepped closer to me, his blue eyes never leaving my own eyes "surely there are some questions that you would like to ask me as well."

He did have a point. Though the thought of talking to the Elven King on my own terrified me. So far, he seemed fair but I knew in the film versions, he was rather cold to anyone that wasn't an elf. Reading the book version of him, made him more friendlier towards the dwarves when they arrived in Mirkwood.

'Which Thranduil is he though?' I thought to myself, biting the inside of my cheek while I obseved him 'Film Thranduil or book Thranduil!'

"Do we have an agreement?"

If it meant that Thorin would get some rest while The Doctor looked into the antidote of the poison, so be it. My eyes went on Thorin as I slowly nodded my head.

"I accept." I replied, turning my attention back to Thranduil, taken aback when he smiled at me.

"Excellent," Thranduil then turned to a guard who walked up to him "please inform Lashul that he will be needed straight away."

"Of course my lord." came the guard's voice, who then hurried away to wherever this Lashul was.

"I will escort you to your room," said Thranduil, now looking directly at Thorin "do not try anything, my patience is wearing thin."

Though Thorin glared back at the Elven King, he did not utter a single word. Instead, I watched in silence while Thranduil waked out of the room, then Thorin and several of the company followed.

"Right, I'll be in my Tardis should anyone need me," remarked The Doctor "let's hope I come up with something."

'You better had,' I thought watching him leave the room, closely followed by Aragorn 'Thorin does mean a lot to me, even though his words towards me, were hurtful.'

Sighing I was about to follow suit, when a hand grabbed hold of my arm, pulling me backwards.

"Walking out on your husband Lexi, not a good start to our marriage."

I managed to yank my arm from Fili's hold before turning to face him. The door closed behind us, causing me to glance at it. It was the perfect time in asking Fili on this marriage.

"How?" I licked my lips, returning my attention to the man I loved "How are we married? I know I did wack my head on the door that was opening back at Beorn's, which could explain the amnesia I could be having. I do not recall walking down the aisle."

"Lexi," Fili stepped closer to me and once again wrapped his arms around my middle "I'm going to explain what The Doctor told me."

I narrowed my eyes at him. Why was The Doctor involved in this?

"A little while ago, The Doctor wanted a quiet word with me even though I wanted to be with you," began Fili, softly "he explained that when we first consummated our love, we were secretly getting married."

"Consummated our love?" I whispered, not quite believing what I was hearing.

A sudden thought hit then. I once read that when elves find their soulmate, they get married by making love. My cheeks burn now knowing that I was indeed part elf.

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be," Fili once again cupped my face, gently stroking my cheek "we were going to get married anyway. We just ended up doing that in the wrong order."

"You mean making love before marriage?"

I just watched him noticing he now had a smile on his face.

"You're enjoying this aren't you?"

"Guilty as charged."

Before I could say anything Fili crashed his lips against mine, which gradually became tender as the kiss deepened. My arms went around his neck, holding him protectively. For a few blissful moments everything was once again calm.

I couldn't believe that I was about to leave behind Fili. I realise now that would have been the biggest mistake of my life. I really thought it would have been for the best, how wrong was I?

"I'm sorry for everything," I whispered against his lips, my eyes stayed closed, feeling him tighten his hold on me, while his other hand gently caresses my cheek "I thought staying behind would ease the te-."

"Though you had your reasons, I'm glad I stepped in," Fili interrupted me, nudging his nose against my own "I will always be there for you."

I reopened my eyes clearly touched by his words.

"Even after finding out about-,"

"Lexi, just because you have elvish blood inside of you, it does not make one bit of difference. I love you for you, nothing more."

I found myself frowning, glancing down. I could still remember Thorin's anger and that really unnerved me. I was still confused about the absense of those jems Thranduil should have mentioned. Why was it forgotten about?

"Uncle will just have to get used to Thranduil being part of your family," carried on Fili, breaking me out of my thoughts "sorry, I should rephrase that, 'our family.' I do not have a problem with elves."

Though I was relieved to hear Fili say that, I was still wary about speaking to Thranduil. I was still confused about everything, yet I knew Thranduil would have some answers to any of my questions I could ask him, especially regarding my real mother and father.

I was also worried about Bilbo, just where was he? Morgoth was out there somewhere and so were those spiders. If something has happened to him, I would never forgive myself.

'Bilbo, please be safe,' I thought to myself, suddenly feeling scared for the hobbit I have grown to love 'let him be inside this realm, waiting to help out when it is needed.'

Without saying a word, I uncoupled from Fili, though he did take hold of my hand and walked toward the door opening it. I hoped Thorin was also going to be alright and not cause any more friction with Thranduil. There was enough drama as it was.