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~~∞∞Ω∞∞~~ Chapter 20 ~~∞∞Ω∞∞~~

Bilbo jumped when there was a sudden knock on the door and two heads popped in. Bilbo went to say they could come in when they hurried inside seeing Bilbo was awake and their eyes turned to Thorin. Their eyes widened and they hurried over to the bed.

"Fili, Kili." Bilbo said getting their attention. "He's alive."

"What happened? All Dwalin said was there was an accident in the mines and uncle was hurt."

"I would have told you more but you both bolted out of the room before I could finish."

Bilbo looked towards the door and saw Dwalin walking over. Fili and Kili looked at Dwalin a little sheepish and looked back at Thorin. Dwalin went into explanation on what happened and the boy's eyes darkened slightly at the thought that the mines were tampered with for when Thorin went to inspect the newly opened shaft.

"We need to find this dwarrow or dwarrows doing this before they succeed in killing someone."

"We will find them lads. Nori is already investigating." Dwalin said.

"What we need to do is make sure anyone that has close connections to Thorin are not alone till we do. They could go after anyone just because they know Thorin." Bilbo said. "The company, Dis and close friends."

"Most of the company are with each other all the time and Dis has personal guards as well. We just need to make sure everyone else has guards we trust. You won't be leaving this room till you either have given birth and Thorin is awake and moving again." Dwalin said.

"You are locking me up!" Bilbo said in shock.

"Essentially, laddie, yes we are. We will not lose our burglar. They will come after you most of all."

"I don't like this idea."

"Well you can still move around the royal halls but not leave them."

"That still makes me a prisoner Dwalin." Bilbo said in annoyance making Dwalin shrug. "Fine. I don't like it but fine. But after that I am not staying in here and I will hurt anyone that tries."

Fili and Kili both giggled beneath their hands at the thought of Bilbo trying to hurt one of them. They knew he could if he really wanted too but he wouldn't. Bilbo glared at them and they quickly shut up. Bilbo sighed and looked to Frodo who moved slightly and pressed in closer to Thorin and now had his arms wrapped around part of Thorin's own. Thankfully, there were only a few minor scratched on that arm so Frodo wasn't going to hurt him by doing that.

"Frodo is going to hate being locked up."

"We will make sure that he is entertained while in here." Kili said.

Bilbo sighed before giving a yawn. It was mid afternoon and after everything had happened left him feeling a little drained.

"We should let you rest, Bilbo. We will come back with dinner and keep you company."

"Thankyou boys. I could do with a rest."

Fili and Kili smiled before looking once more to their uncle before leaving. Dwalin nodded and followed them out likely they were all going to see Dis. Bilbo looked over toward Dori who was still sitting in the chair having a cup of tea.

"If you need to sleep Bilbo, by all means do so."

"It's incredibly rude of me to sleep while you are here."

"You need your rest and if Frodo wakes I can keep him entertained so you can continue sleeping. I have a book to read and Ori is getting me some of my knitting that I was making for Frodo and the babe so I will have plenty to do."

"I…"

"Sleep Bilbo." Dori said with a smile.

"If you ware sure."

"I am."

"Alright."

Dori nodded and went back to his book that he had beside him. Bilbo slid down in bed and laid on his side looking to Frodo and Thorin since this was the most comfortable position for him to sleep in. Bilbo shuffled a little closer to Frodo and reached his arm over and wrapped his hand around Thorin's before letting himself fall asleep.

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Bilbo spent every waking hour for the next few days tending to Thorin. Cleaning bandages and reapplying herbs to help keep away infection. There had been no sign of Thorin waking. Frodo was not wanting to leave the room, helping Bilbo care for Thorin. Bilbo was getting more worried with each day that passed as if Thorin would wake or not. He now understood what Thorin would have gone through in those first few weeks after the battle.

Bilbo was resting in the bed beside Thorin with Bofur in the room entertaining Frodo with a new toy that he made for him. It was just after lunch when a knock on the door made them jump. Bofur stood and walked over to the door and opened it, peaking outside. Bofur smiled looking up and stepped aside and opened the door.

"Gandalf." Bilbo said in surprise seeing the wizard walk inside.

"Bilbo Baggins, how are you faring?"

"I am just about had it with this pregnancy." Bilbo said.

"As do all those that have children." Gandalf chuckled before looking over towards Thorin. "How is he?"

"Hanging in there." Bilbo said as he looked to Thorin. "He hasn't woken yet."

"I see."

"Is there anything you can do Gandalf? I would just like to see him awake."

"I am unsure Bilbo."

"You woke him after Azog on the journey here."

"I will try but I cannot guarantee it will work."

Bilbo nodded and Gandalf walked closer to Thorin and held his hand out over Thorin's forehead whispering a language none of them knew. Frodo abandoned his toy on the floor and Bofur and was by Bilbo on the bed watching Gandalf.

"Uncwle?"

"Yes Frodo?"

"Whatws he dowing?"

"Trying to help Thorin. Gandalf has done it before, but he is more injured this time."

Frodo watched Gandalf as he pulled his hand away. He looked to Thorin's face to see him frown before settling again. Bilbo sighed and Gandalf chuckled.

"He will wake in time Bilbo. I have done what I can. Let him wake on his own. I suspect it won't be long now. Now how is young mister Frodo?" Gandalf asked making Frodo looked to him. "Are you enjoying your stay with your Uncle Bilbo and dwarves?"

"Yews. Bowfur madwe me a towy drwagon."

"A toy dragon?" Gandalf asked in surprise. "May I see it?"

Frodo nodded and climbed off the bed with one last glance at Thorin. Bilbo smiled and looked at Gandalf, knowing what he was doing and very grateful. Gandalf gave Bilbo a smile before following Frodo over to a corner in the room where his collection of toys had been growing since he arrived. Thorin had insisted that he could keep some toys in his chambers adding toys he made for Frodo to the collection when he had a free moment.

Bofur smiled with Bilbo watching Gandalf and Frodo together before looking back at Bilbo. Bilbo yawned before looking back at Thorin and gripped his hand firmly before looking to Bofur who was watching him closely.

"Bofur could you keep an eye on Frodo for me? I am in need of a nap." Bilbo asked.

"Of course, Bilbo. You rest. I'm sure Gandalf and I can keep our favourite hobbit entertained." Bofur said and Bilbo gasped in fake hurt.

"I thought I was your favourite hobbit." Bilbo said with a smile and fake hurt look on his face making Bofur laugh at his gasp.

"Oh, you're our favourite burglar. Young Frodo is our favourite hobbit." Bofur said with a laugh making Bilbo chuckle.

"Alright I guess I can go with that."

"Rest Bilbo. We won't be far."

Bilbo smiled and laid down beside Thorin and faced him, holding his hand firmly. Bilbo sighed and closed his eyes, listening to Frodo talking to Gandalf in the background.

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It was a few hours later and Frodo had climbed up on the bed, after Gandalf went to speak with Dis and squeezed himself in between Bilbo and Thorin. He situated himself between Thorin's arm and side of his body as it was a large enough area for him to squeeze into without hurting Thorin.

Frodo was staring at some of the scars and tattoos that were visible to him. He heard a soft groan and at first, he thought it was Bilbo but when it sounded again the body he was pressed into vibrated with the groan. Frodo sat up quickly and carefully and looked at Thorin's face.

"Uncwle?" Frodo said softly.

There was another groan before Thorin's eyes opened slowly and he gazed around the room before landing on Frodo.

"Frodo." Thorin said softly with a groan.

"Uncwle you're awake."

Thorin frowned, he had never heard Frodo call him uncle before and he thought he might have been talking about Bilbo. Bilbo groaned from beside them and slowly opened his eyes hearing Frodo speaking. Bilbo sat up slightly to look at Frodo better and saw Thorin's eyes open.

"Thorin?" Bilbo said half thinking he was dreaming.

"Bilbo."

"Oh Thorin you're awake." Bilbo said tears gathering in his eyes. "Gloin, he's awake." Bilbo said over to Gloin who was sitting at the fireplace with some paperwork in his hands while they slept.

"I will send for Oin." Gloin said as he hurried over to see. "Nice to see you awake, Thorin."

Thorin nodded with a frown, he didn't really understand why everyone was saying they were glad he was awake. Thorin moved his head towards Bilbo and let out a hiss when the side of his head hit the pillow.

"Careful Thorin you are badly injured." Bilbo told him as he grabbed his hand and held on tightly.

"What happened?"

"What do you remember last?" Bilbo asked as Thorin frowned in response.

"I'm not sure. Arguing with the council but I'm always arguing with them. What happened?"

"You were down inspecting a newly opened mine shaft."

"There was a cave in?"

"Yes. From what I understand, you heard something and ordered everyone out of the tunnel and was the last to leave and got covered in the rocks. There were dwarves on either side of the tunnel closet to the mine shaft. They got you mostly out till the others could get through."

"How bad is it?"

"You have a lot of cuts and bruises and also a broke leg. Oin has set it."

Thorin let out a sound of acknowledgment as he watch Frodo reorganised himself on the bed up against Thorin's side. Thorin smiled and moved his arm slightly, still holding Bilbo's hand, so he could wrap it slightly over Frodo. Thorin's gaze then went from Frodo to Bilbo's stomach.

"How is the babe?"

"Fine. Kicking up a storm when they brought you in. But we are fine. Due very shortly. I'm so glad you are awake. I thought I was going to go through this alone." Bilbo said as tears gathered in his eyes at the thought again.

Thorin let go of Bilbo's hand and reached up to him and cupped his cheek before gently pulling him down. Thorin kissed him gently and Bilbo rested his hand in Thorin's hair as his arm braced on the pillow beside him.

"I would fight Mahal himself just to get back to you, Frodo and the babe."

Bilbo smiled and looked up as the door opened and Oin and Gloin walked in. Bilbo sat up and Thorin looked towards the doors as the two dwarves walked over.

"Your majesty, its wonderful to see you awake."

"So, everyone keeps telling me."

Bilbo gently tugged Frodo from his spot beside Thorin much to Frodo's displeasure which he made known. The dwarves and Bilbo chuckled and Frodo was pulled into Bilbo's lap as much as possible. Oin went along and changed the bandages and before turning his attention Thorin himself.

"Now Thorin, you will need to take it easy for a few days. From what I understand Gandalf was able to heal your mind, but your body is still very damaged."

"What do you mean?"

"You were in a coma. You took a boulder to the head. We weren't sure of the damage done or if you would wake."

Thorin's eyes widened slightly and he looked to Bilbo realising why he was worried if he would wake. Thorin nodded to Oin to say he understood and Oin went on to explain the rest of his injures. He just finished when they heard the door open. Everyone looked over to see the rest of the company with Dis running in. Fili and Kili ran over to the bed and almost jumped on Thorin in relief if not for Oin and Gloin stopping.

"Careful lads, he is still very much injured." Gloin said.

"Brother." Dis said as she stopped by Thorin's side.

"Dis."

~~∞∞Ω∞∞~~ End of Chapter 20 ~~∞∞Ω∞∞~~

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