A/N: Wow okay so this chapter is kind of eventful. there are some super sweet intimate moments and then some horrible moments and I'm so sorry in advance. But after this chapter it's actually going to get better for Kiluna, I think you'll be pleased with the way this chapter ends but it's also a little sad.
Also I am at over 100k words with this story! I wanna thank everyone who's reading this it really makes the writing all worthwhile. And by my estimation we have about 7 chapters left of this story including the epilogue! :( it's sad but I've already got ideas for another hobbit fanfic after this one, so it won't be the end!
MissCallaLilly: wow I swear you read my chapters as soon advice I update! And yes as I said before my girl needed a win! Hmm indeed Meera may possibly be up to something...
once again thank you to HarleyAliceQuinn for your PMs!
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-Angels and Douchebags
"Where's Oin?" I asked looking around the healing chambers seeing it completely empty.
"I'm not sure." Kili said from beside me looking around. I walked into the room looking at the clean bandages and linens dotted around the room. There were vials of herbs and plants missing from the shelf along with salves. There were dirty rags all over.
I began picking up the clean bandages and vials to put them back on the shelf keeping my good arm close to my body.
"What are you doing?" Kili said walking over to me.
"Cleaning up." I shrugged.
"Oh no you don't." He put his hands on my shoulders from behind and began to steer me away from the mess sitting me down on the table.
"Wha-"
"Your arm!" He gestured as I held it close to me.
"What happened?"
"It's either sprained or fractured I'm not really sure." I poked at the skin but just felt pain.
"Maybe we should go find Oin." I hissed regretting touching my arm.
"We are not going anywhere!" He glared at me slightly.
"You are going to sit at this table whilst I fix your arm." He said decidedly crossing his arms over his chest.
"But why?" I asked him. Gah that was a stupid question.
"Look I know you hate me but I'm not going to let your arm get worse especially when I couldn't help your leg." He said the last part quietly and I looked up into his eyes seeing the hurt.
"What do you need?" He asked inspecting me.
"Uh can you left the sleeve of my tunic above my forearm." I instructed him as he came closer and pulled the sleeve up gently. I watched him as he handled it with such care.
"Okay."he looked back up at me.
"I need to know if it's a sprain or a fracture."
Kili looked puzzled for a moment.
"I would do it myself but it hurts my back when I reach my arm over." I winced feeling the pulled muscles. Hmm it feels bruised there too.
"How can I tell the difference?"
"All I need you to do is gently press along the length of my arm and I can figure it out." I said concentrating on his outreached hand.
"It's alright really." I gave him an encouraging smile and he pressed two fingers just below my wrist. He moved his fingers further along the forearm and I could feel my arm getting sore under certain points.
"Kili press on the bone again." He did as asked and looked back at me.
"Okay now press on the tissue just before it." He pressed and I felt a wave of pain pass through my arm. I gasped in pain and gripped his hand with my right hand.
"Sorry Luna!" Kili looked panicked then at our linked hands.
"Oh sorry." I said sheepishly unlinking our hands. I wonder if he felt that too. That spark.
"What is it? Are you okay?" He said with concern.
"Well the good thing is it's not a fracture it's sprained tissue but I'm going to need to bind it."
"Okay," He said slowly taking in my words.
"I'll get the clean linens and bandages from the shelf."
"Don't move." He pointed a finger at me and sighed as he busied himself with finding the materials.
"Could you also get some Athelas?" I shouted to him from across the room. After getting everything I asked, I crushed the Athelas in the mortar and began boiling water over a small flame, once it was bubbling I poured in the plant extract until it emitted a green colour with a pleasant smell. I let it cool off then instructed Kili.
"Lay the bandages out flat on the table and scrap this concoction all over it." He methodically poured the salve and spread it over the bandages before he began wrapping it gently around my injured arm. Once he finished he bound the bandages in place so they wouldn't move. I gently moved my arm up and down and found that it felt a bit sore but I would manage.
"Thank you Kili." I smiled brightly at him.
"And I don't hate you." I said quietly.
"You don't?" He looked at me with his wide brown eyes. Is that what he thought?
"Of course not! Now if you'll excuse me I think I'll retire to my chambers." I hopped off the table and groaned feeling my back tense.
"What was that?" Kili studied me closely.
"What was what?" I said innocently.
"You groaned." He said matter of factly.
"No I didn't." I said innocently looking up at him.
"Sit back down." He ordered.
"You said your back hurts? The muscles are most likely spasming from after your fight. It needs to be loosened out." He said rolling up his sleeves.
"What are you doing?" I said to him warily.
"I'm going to loosen your muscles." He said it so normally.
"Uh,"
"Look I used to do this for Fili all the time okay I know what I'm doing. Will you just trust me?" He asked getting slightly frustrated.
"Yes." I replied not missing a beat.
"Okay," he faced the stool I was sitting on away from him and sat behind me. Slowly he began kneading his fist into my shoulder blades. At first it was hurting but then I could feel my muscles relax and I began enjoying it sighing every now and then.
"That feels good." I said breathily.
"I told you I know what I'm doing." He whispered from behind. He worked his way down the centre of the back where the most pain was. I have a sharp intake of breath as he stopped.
"I'm sorry." He said genuinely.
"It's okay just be a little gentler." I said as he continued to massage my back.
—-
Walking back from the healing room I felt refreshed and rejuvenated! I was happy for winning the fight and proving my honour and even though my arm hurt it was bound and wouldn't take more than a couple of weeks to fix. Kili's back massage felt good. Really good. It only reminds me of how much I miss him and how I want him to be mine. I shook my head clearing my thoughts and walked past the library where I heard a sound.
I could hear hushed voices coming from one of the corners were the book shelf was.
Hmm I wonder who that could be.
I walked slowly and quietly towards the people having a conversation to not alert them to my presence.
"Look all I'm asking is can you do it?" I heard a female voice ask quietly.
"It will not be easy but if it's necessary I can do it." A lower voice replied.
"It is necessary!" The female voice hissed.
"If I can get past Prince Kili's guards.."
The man trailed off. I widened my eyes. What are they planning to do to Kili?
"Don't worry I'll sort that out myself, perhaps Kili and I will share a drink." She said with satisfaction.
"Then he'll fall in love with me." I could practically here the smile in her voice.
"As long as that blonde haired wench doesn't find out." I heard her growl. Oh Mahal! It's Meera! It has to be. I need a closer look.
I began standing up looking through books and sure enough I saw the black haired dwarrowdam talking to a hooded dwarf. She passed a vial of liquid towards him. Are they going to poison him?! But I stood up too quickly and in my rush the books clattered to the floor making a loud thud. Both of their heads snapped in my direction.
Shit shit shit. Without looking back I ran out of the library and down to the main hall out of breath.
"You alright lass?" I looked up to see Bofur pulling a cart of wood.
"Uh yes but I need to find Kili! Where is he?"
"Ah the lad and Lady Meera are due to have a drink in her chambers soon." He grinned raising his eyebrows suggestively.
"Okay than-"
"Luna!" I heard a shill voice from behind me as I turned around. SHIT SHIT. She was giving me a look like she knew exactly what I was talking about.
"Meera," I said narrowing my eyes at her.
"Ah hello Lady Meera, I hope you're not taking the duel loss too hard?" Bofur asked smiling. I could see her eye twitching slightly in anger before she composed herself.
"No of course not! Luna is indeed a worthy opponent." She smiled sweetly at me and I wanted to punch her in the face. Don't get me wrong, beating her in the duel gave me honour and released a bit of my anger but she was asking for it. And mahal knows what she was going to do with Kili.
"Thank you." I said shortly giving her a small smile.
"Now if you'll excuse me I have a dinner date with Kili!" She wiggled her eyebrows as Bofur chuckled at her when she skipped off.
"I'm this close to punching her." I gritted out teeth clenched.
"Oh now Luna, surely she's not that bad? I know you and Kili are close." Bofur patted me on the shoulder.
"Yeah Bofur I gotta go But I'll talk to you soon! You have to fill me in on Alyssa." I smirked at him and he laughed.
Crap I should've kept an eye on her! I walked towards the kitchen halls and found Bombur cooking dinner along with the other chefs.
"Luna!" He said happily with flour on his face.
"Hello Bombur was Meera just in here? I'm kind of in a hurry." I smiled feeling anxious.
"Ah you've just missed her she came to get a bottle of wine!"
"Okay thanks." I shouted to him before running off down the stairs to level 9 where her chambers were. I caught up to her and saw her entering the chamber doors smiling. The door closed behind her and I stood outside it.
"Dammit what do I say to him? He won't believe me." I muttered pacing outside the door. Nows not the time Luna she could be poisoning him!
Without another thought I pushed the door open to find them sitting opposite each other with cups filled with wine. Kili was about to take a sip of it when he turned around suddenly in the direction of the door.
"No don't drink it!" I shouted desperately to him. Meera looked at my presence in the room and snarled.
"Luna what on earth are you doing?" He said confused.
"I saw her put something in there!" I pointed a finger to the wine as he placed the cup down onto the table.
"Don't you think your overreacting a bit dear?" Meera chuckled smiling venomously at me. Come on Kili you have to believe me this time.
"Kili it's true I found her talking to another dwarf in the library who gave her a vial and she poured it into your drink!" Meera's smile faltered slightly before she regained her composure.
"And why would I do something like that?" She walked over slowly to me.
"You said something about making him yours." I narrowed my eyes at her.
"What was in that vial?" I asked her getting angry.
"Is this true Meera?" Kili asked the dwarrow who looked slightly nervous.
"Of course not dear, these are ridiculous accusations against me." She looked to Kili then me.
"I don't know what you want Luna but you've already won the duel haven't you had enough today?" She asked sweetly.
"You don't look well." She placed a hand on my head as I shrugged her off harshly.
I looked at Kili who was looking at Meera doubtfully. It's not enough. I won't be able to convince him fast enough.
Before he had time to react I took the cup and downed the contents of it in one gulp.
"No!" Meera shouted and Kili looked at her feeling hurt.
I felt a strangely tingly feeling in the bottom of my stomach before it morphed into the most intense pain. I gasped out as Kili rushed towards me.
"Luna! Luna!" Before I knew what was happening I hit the floor and it all went dark.
—
Everything was dark around me but I could hear faint voices in the distance calling my name.
"Luna"
"Luna,"
My eyelids fluttered open and I looked around trying to figure out where I was. I sat up too quickly and my eyes rolled back.
"Whoa there!" I felt arms lay me gently back down on the bed. I rubbed my eyes and opened them again getting up slower so I could see who was in the room.
Kili was sitting by the bedside with his hands on his face and Oin was shuffling around me. Fili and Thorin were also present looking at me in concern.
"Uh hi." I said meekly looking at the four dwarves around my bed.
"Good to have you back Luna." Oin squeezed my hand and gave me a small smile.
"The last thing I remember was drinking wine." I said confused as Thorin nodded.
"Kili told us what you had said about Meera. As soon as you passed out she tried to flee but we've detained her." He said. I glanced at Kili who was staring at me with sorrow in his eyes.
"I'm so sorry Luna." He said shaking his head. I ignored his apology.
"What was in that thing?" I asked.
"We're not sure." Fili spoke up.
"But from what you've told us, Oin thinks it was a love potion to seduce Kili." He gave a sideways glance to his brother who looked ashamed.
"You know I'm not sure if this is the right time to say this. But I told you so." Fili, Kili and Thorin all chuckled.
"We should've believed you Luna, we're so sorry." Fili said with a sad smile.
"It's okay. Really." I looked at him not being able to look in Kili's direction.
"So if it was a love potion. Why hasn't it worked on me?"
"I can definitely tell you that I'm not in love with her." I chuckled dryly.
"Well lass it wasn't intended for you." Oin explained.
"Therefore it'll have a different effect."
"What effect?" I asked worriedly.
"Well you fainted so there's one thing, we hope there are no more symptoms and it seems like you'll be okay. You need to rest." He said firmly.
"Rest is my middle name." I grinned at him.
"Luna, Meera is going to be held on trial for her actions and no doubt she'll be found guilty. Would you like to attend and give your side?" Thorin asked gently.
"Uh," I felt scared and unsure. Going on trial to testify against her was big.
"I'll let you think about it." He patted my leg before leaving the room. I looked around and saw that I was in my own chambers.
"We'll let you rest now Lu," Fili smiled and tugged on Kili for him to leave as well. He was doing his best impression of puppy eyes and I knew he wanted to talk. Not now. I looked away from him and he let himself be lead out of the room. When I was alone I let the tears fall down my face.
"I would like to call upon Luna Lockheart to the stand." Thorin's voice boomed out from the council chambers and he looked at me expectantly. I looked around at all the older council members staring at me now. I found Fili and Kili who both gave me reassuring smiles and a nod.
I took a deep breath and stood up walking towards where Thorin was seated on the high seat and where Meera was standing with two dwarf guards scowling at me.
"Luna, would you like to please tell the court what you heard or saw?" Thorin gave the smallest of smiles.
"Uh yes." I looked around at all of the male dwarves in the council chamber, some were taking notes and some were giving me judgement. I could see Jojen, Meera's father looking upset and angry at the same time.
"I approached the library after the duel because I heard raised voices." I cleared my throat before continuing to speak.
"I came closer to see who was in there and then I heard two hushed voices whispering to each other." I continued as another dwarf interrupted me.
"What if the two dwarves were sharing a private moment. You would intrude on that?" He asked questioningly. Fili and Kili shared a look before glaring at the older dwarf slightly.
"Well Master Dwarf, when I heard raised voices naturally I was concerned as someone could've been in danger." I challenged him raising my eyebrows at him.
He coughed and sat back down. I glanced at Thorin who was struggling not to smile as he motioned for me to speak.
"I heard an exchange between the two dwarves. One was a female voice and another was a male voice and he handed her a vial of liquid. They discussed how they were going to try to slip it into someone's food." I said.
"Kil- I mean Prince Kili's food or drink." I finished watching the council as they murmured amongst themselves. I looked at Fili who gave me a wide smile and a thumbs up. I felt nervous and was worried I would mess up.
"Quiet please." Thorin said firmly.
"And could you identify the two dwarves you saw?" he asked.
"One was a female dwarf with raven coloured hair, blue eyes and she was wearing a purple gown." Thorin nodded his head.
"And the other dwarf?"
"I couldn't identify his face because it was hooded but his voice was distinctly gruff I think I would recognise his-" I looked towards Jojen who was speaking lowly to a dwarrow next to him. The hooded man was him! My eyes widened as I trailed off. Kili followed my gaze to Jojen and looked shocked but nodded to me in understanding.
"His voice." I finished slightly quieter.
"Okay thank you Luna." Thorin said and the council began talking once more.
"Thorin maybe you should call Jojen to the stand." I suggested and the King's eyes widened.
"I mean no disrespect but just to see if he had any notion of Meera's actions."
"That's a good idea." he said.
"I call Lord Jojen to the stand." He announced causing Jojen to look shocked. I went back and sat down next to the durin princes letting out a breath I didn't know I had been holding.
"Lord Jojen, to what extent were you aware of your daughter's plans?"
"My King! You had to know I had no part in hurting Prince Kili, your nephew." He defended almost shouting now. It had to be him. That was him, he gave her the vial.
"It was Luna who got hurt in the end." Kili spoke up with his fists slightly clenched.
"Kili," Thorin gave him a warning glance to sit down. I gave him a look saying it was okay. He sat back down nodding his head. Despite what he's done, he always had my back. But he didn't trust me. He didn't believe me when I tried to tell him.
"Where were you the day of the incident?" Thorin asked.
"I was out in the training courtyard practising with my guards they can testify to it." Jojen replied calmly.
Thorin looked over to the guards who nodded in defence of their lord.
"That's interesting Lord Jojen, because just after the duel I was walking down on Level 9 and I saw you walking into your chambers." Kili stood up walking towards him.
"Jojen?" Thorin gave him a scrutinising gaze.
"Well I-I that's just simply not true!" He blabbered
"Are you saying I'm lying?" Kili raised an eyebrow at Jojen causing stirring amongst the dwarf lords. He wouldn't dare openly challenge Kili in front of Thorin and the council members.
"No of course not, my prince." He bowed his head slightly towards the brown haired prince.
"In light of this I would take a private session with Lord Jojen, Lady Meera, and some members of the council. Can everyone else exit the chambers please." Thorin said his orders and most members of the council looked slightly offended before leaving the room.
A few of the company members: Balin, Dwalin, Fili, Kili, Thorin, Meera, Jojen and me were left in the council chambers. Thorin stepped down from the high seat and faced his friend directly.
"Jojen?" He looked nervous and started sweating slightly.
"Did you slip a vial of liquid of lady Meera?" He asked him but he didn't answer.
"I'm going to ask you again." Thorin said more firmly.
"Did you give Meera the vial which hurt Lady Luna?" After a few minutes Jojen finally broke and admitted it.
"I didn't intend for it to hurt anyone, Meera said she was going to give the love potion to Kili. Had I known Luna would drink it I would never have gone through with it!" Dwalin stood up ready to fight Jojen but Fili held him back.
"Jojen, you are accused of aiding and abetting your daughter Meera in attempting to manipulate a member of the royal family. Do you plead guilty?" Thorin said struggling to condemn his friend.
"I do." He gulped.
"I expected more from my friend." Thorin said with disappointment and Jojen looked ashamed.
"Lady Meera, you are accused for trying to manipulate Prince Kili into having feelings for you and unintentionally causing harm to Luna. Do you plead guilty?"
"I would never try to hurt Kili! He is my betrothed." She shouted desperately.
"Was your betrothed." Kili narrowed his eyes at her and she feigned hurt.
"That wench standing beside you, Luna on the other hand I couldn't care less." She huffed. I could see the princes getting angry.
"You tried Lady Meera, but you've failed." I said firmly.
"I wouldn't say that." A smile was playing on her lips. I looked towards Balin and Dwalin who was wearing shock just as I was.
"Explain Lady Meera." Thorin said gruffly.
"Well since the love potion wasn't meant for Luna, she may have trouble." she crooned.
"Trouble having children." she grinned. My mouth hung open and I felt like I couldn't move anymore. Fili and Kili were immediately by my side as my legs buckled holding me up.
"I can't have children?" I asked looking into the room and feeling like I was falling apart. My right stumped leg suddenly felt sore and I couldn't move.
"No I'm afraid not." She feigned empathy.
"Uncle," Kili growled. Thorin raised his hand to keep him quiet.
"I have no choice for your punishment. You are hereby banned from entering the kingdom of Erebor and any other dwarven kingdom in Middle Earth. You are stripped of your titles and lands. Please escort them out of my sight." He said to the guards and looked at them in disgust as they walked out. They're gone. I hadn't even thought about having children, but if i ever wanted them in the future well that decision's been made for me.
"Luna?" Kili asked leaning down in front of me. But I couldn't respond, I couldn't move. He put his hand at the back of my neck.
"Luna, are you okay?" He asked his eyes searching my own but I couldn't answer him.
"Luna," I heard a deep voice lean down in front of me looking at me gently. It was Thorin. He pulled me in his arms as I sat there on the floor frozen.
A/N: YES Thorin! And I'm sorry it ended on a little sad note. but on the plus side we got a little Kiluna massage action ;) Luna's gone through a lot hasn't she but a little sweet moment with Thorin at the end. Kili has a lot of making up to do.. and I know Meera said she can never have children. But never say never...
