Arranged Fate

A/N- This chapter takes place directly after the last chapter as well as a month later. I have written a lemon for this chapter, I decided to just chance it. I do hope those of you who wanted one aren't disappointed and those who didn't are able to skip over it with no issue.

Disclaimer- I don't own the Hobbit 'or Lord of the Rings, but man do I own my OC's and the story in this.

'thoughts'

'Khuzdul'

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Chapter 7:

Getting To Know You

It had been a night she would remember for as long as she lived. Ochre smiled to herself once more as she moved about her new home, determined to get it cleaned up before Kili awoke.

She was very nervous, not sure at all how she was to behave or act now that they truly were man and wife. She loved him, that went without saying but should she continue to shower him with her affections without a true return of the very same affection. That was her true dilemma.

After a moment though she shook off such depressing thoughts, she couldn't treat Kili like he didn't mean anything. It wasn't in her nature, not to mention he was worthy of her love. No matter what.

Pleased by her own thoughts she began to hum a song as she let her mind wander back to the night before and what all that had happened.

-Previous night-

Kili was nervous as he showed Ochre about their home. He knew what they would soon have to do together and was both looking forward to it and scared of it. Ochre seemed oblivious to this as she looked at everything with a childlike curiosity and awe.

Little did he know she was just trying to hide her nervousness as well. She loved the home that Kili had prepared for them, it needed more touches here and there but Kili had tried to bring a feminine touch. This alone was enough, he had cared enough to try and make her feel more at home here.

Smiling at this, she moved about the house and eventually ended up in the bedroom. She blinked at the bed, feeling self conscious but knew what needed to be done. Taking a deep breath she turned and sat upon the bed, looking at Kili, at her husband, standing in the doorway. She lifted a hand and held it out to him, "please join me."

Kili felt his heart jerk in his chest but did as she asked, he walked across and took her hand. Ochre smiled at this as she stood and pulled Kili close. "I know you're nervous about this like I am, but no matter what happens, I will always love you."

Gulping, Kili closed his eyes and took a deep breath; he understood why she'd said that. She wanted him to know that she would understand even if he didn't care the same for her in return. He felt bad for not being able to return her affections and was about to apologize for it when Ochre stood. She pushed him by his shoulders to sit upon the bed while she took a step back and with a deep breath of her own, she began to undress.

In shock and awed by her bold actions, Kili could only watch as each article of clothing fell from her form. It didn't take her long to reach her last shred of clothing, her under slip. She paused a moment to look at Kili, whose cheeks had turned a rather pretty shade of pink; she then undid the ties to her final garment and let it fall to join the rest at her feet.

-Lemon Start-

Kili gulped as she walked towards him, reaching out she began to slowly remove the many layers of clothes that Kili wore. She made sure to run her hands over every inch of him that she could touch. It didn't take long for her to remove the heavier of the cloth articles, but as she got to his lower layers she noticed that Kili had grown very still.

Taking a deep breath she leaned in and kissed his cheek, his beard scraped against her cheek in return. She whispered softly near his ear, "Breathe Kili, we must do this together or not at all." When she pulled back she tried to smile although her lips quivered in fear and nervousness.

She was worried that he found her body unpleasing to his eye, something she'd always felt uneasy about. Now though with him sitting there, now her husband, she felt even more uneasy. He couldn't possibly understand how hard it was for her to act as she had thus far. Taking off her clothes had been extremely difficult for her, now with him unmoving as he was, she felt her nakedness with every fiber of her being.

Trembling a bit she reached out once more to work at his remaining clothing when his warm hands closed over hers. She felt a shock and looked up at him, his eyes were soft and he still looked nervous, but not catatonic as he had before.

"I will finish undressing myself, please, sit." Ochre did as Kili had asked and sat down at his side, he made quick work of the rest of his clothes, making it seem much easier than it should be to remove them. She watched as each of his remaining layers fell to the floor and felt her cheeks heat when she took in the broad expanse of his chest and arms.

She felt a full shiver shake throughout her body as Kili removed the last layer of his clothing. She looked away and down at her hands which she was wrenching in her lap. Feeling the bed dip next to her as Kili sat down next to her, Ochre closed her eyes. Kili placed his hand upon hers once more taking one with his own and placing it upon his chest, right above his heart.

Ochre's fingers flexed against his skin as she looked at him, he smiled softly at her, "I can't promise you my heart Ochre, but I promise you that we will make this marriage work. Are you ready to become my wife fully?" Ochre tilted her head and put her other hand against his cheek as she leaned in closer, "Always."

Kili closed the distance, pressing his lips to hers as he slowly guided her to lie back upon the bed. He moved over the top of her, laying his form atop hers. Their bodies touching from head to toe. Kili felt as if his blood was on fire and bit back a groan of pleasure as Ochre lifted a hand to run it though his hair to the back of his neck.

Their kiss deepened as she pressed back against him, letting her other hand move over his back, pulling him closer. Ochre shifted and lifted her leg to drape it over his hip, bringing their lower halves together. Both she and Kili gasped at the bolts of pleasure this caused. She knew they were teetering on the edge of something and breaking the kiss she looked Kili in the eyes once more.

"I am ready Kurdûh, I am ready." Her voice was soft as she shifted herself, spreading her legs to either side of him. Kili looked scared and she couldn't blame him, this was something neither of them had any experience with. Only the stories their parents and elders told them.

He took a deep breath and sliding a hand down her side, gripped himself and guided it to her entrance. Kili shifted once more before pressing himself foreword, he closed his eyes as he felt her softness and warmth envelop him. Feeling something tear as he moved, he gripped her hips and pressed forward in one solid move. Ochre gasped against his ear and he could feel her tightening around him almost painfully.

Feeling something wet against his cheek had him pulling his head back, Ochre had tears in her eyes. His gut wrenched at this and he moved to pull back and away when Ochre wrapped her arms and legs about him. This pulled him even closer to her, "please Kili. Don't pull away. The pain is fleeting; it just means that we are truly one now."

She ran her hand through his hair above his forehead once more before leaning in and kissing him soundly upon the lips. That was all the encouragement Kili needed as he began to move, he started slowly before he found a rhythm that Ochre matched. They continued to kiss as they moved together, the friction building between them.

Faster and faster they moved together as their combined pleasure spun out of control until something pushed them over the top, both gasped against each other's lips as their bodies trembled through their combined release. Kili felt lethargic as his arms trembled and he collapsed atop Ochre, unable to support himself as his heartbeat slew down.

-Lemon End-

Ochre just sighed as she wrapped her arms around him, holding him close. She'd never felt more tired or more content than she did at that very moment. As she held him though, she felt her eyes drooping as exhaustion from the day's events finally overtook her. Kili shifted so that he wasn't lying completely on top of her, he didn't want to impede her breathing at all.

As he pulled to the side though he saw her eyes drifting shut and smiled softly, "sleep. I will watch over you." Ochre smiled sleepily as she curled closer to Kili, to her husband. "Mmmnn, Amralime." She then was out leaving Kili to just look at her, he felt his heart clench as he ran his hand through her hair. This woman loved him deeply and he couldn't offer her the same in return, all because he was unsure of his own feelings. Holding her close though, as he was, brought everything into a greater perspective.

He would do right by her and be a loyal husband. Maybe one day he would come to love her, but he did know he cared for her a great deal. It would have to be enough to start with. Sighing he reached down and pulled a blanket over both of them as he let himself succumb to a light doze.

A couple hours later Ochre awoke and woke him in the process as well, they made love once more before finally securing their final braid in each other's hair. Kili had then told her of what must be done in the morning with the sheets and Ochre made a suggestion that Kili couldn't deny was a great idea.

They removed the sheets that had her blood upon them and put new ones on the bed before cuddling close together and letting sleep overtake them both. The sheet was set aside so that it was ready when Thorin and the others appeared.

-present-

Ochre let out a sigh as she started moving once more, not only did she want to surprise Kili, but his family as well. They were due to show up anytime now after all.

After cleaning, which there wasn't much to do, she went to the kitchen to see what there was she could make as a quick breakfast meal. In the end she made a meal of potatoes and a hash of whatever meat she could find.

Feeling like she'd accomplished something great she wiped at her forehead and moved towards the bedroom. "Kili, are you up?" Opening the door she couldn't help but smile at seeing Kili strewn across the bed, his arms outstretched. He was still naked and she felt heat flush her cheeks as she approached him, reaching out she touched his cheek. He jerked a bit at her touch, before he settled once more.

"Wake up Kili, breakfast is ready." She blinked in surprise when Kili shot bolt upright, he blinked a couple times at her before he smiled, a bit of red burning his cheeks. "Morning Ochre." She smiled back as she brushed her fingers across his cheek, "Morning Kili, breakfast is ready. Your mother, Thorin and the other's will be here soon."

Before he could respond and before she left, Ochre leant forward on a whim and kissed Kili softly on the lips. She then smiled before she spun on her toes and hurried back out to the kitchen and sitting room. Her timing had been good because a knock sounded at the door soon after and taking a deep breath Ochre went to answer it.

Once the door was open Ochre stepped aside to allow Thorin, Balin, Dwalin, Fili, Dis, and Oin into her home. Ochre felt really crowded as she led them into the kitchen, but she hid it with a smile as she ladled out the breakfast she'd made. Once everyone had a share she smiled, "enjoy everyone." Dis returned her smile, as did Fili and Balin. The rest just dug into their meal hungrily.

Ochre stepped back and froze when a pair of warm arms wrapped about her. "I see they've arrived." Hearing and feeling Kili's voice next to her ear, Ochre relaxed back into his chest. "Kili, don't scare me like that." He chuckled before he slowly released her and stepped around to stand at her side; he took her hand in his own and gave it a reassuring squeeze.

It wasn't until everyone had finished eating that Thorin gave Kili a look, it was a look he knew well from all the years he'd been around his uncle. He bowed his head and moved quickly to fetch the sheet. Once he had it he wasn't sure just what Thorin wanted him to do with it.

He didn't have to wait long to find out, Thorin motioned to Dwalin who stood and moved over, "take one edge lad; we must hold it up so they can see it clearly." Kili felt his face flush red and did as he was told, he only hoped Ochre would be able to endure it.

Ochre at that moment though had taken the seat that Dwalin had vacated, her cheeks were pink with embarrassment but she understood why this had to be done. She also was proud of her blood upon the sheet; it was proof that Kili and her truly were one. For several long moments they held the sheet aloft and once it was decided it was enough Dis spoke.

"Dwalin make sure the sheet is saved somewhere safe in case we need it to convince others, Dain included." Dwalin quickly rolled up the sheet before he pulled the rucksack he'd carried from his back, both Kili and Ochre watched with surprise as he stuffed the sheet inside before turning and taking his leave. Once the door clicked shut behind him, Kili turned to look at his uncle in silent questioning.

Before Thorin could respond though, both Dis and Oin each took one of Ochre's hands and lead her from the room. Kili took a couple steps after them, confused, before Fili stopped him by placing a hand upon his shoulder. "Don't worry Kili; they just need to check her." "Check her? Check her for what?!" Kili was getting frustrated by not knowing what was going on.

"Lad, sit down and take a breath. It will be fine; they are making sure she is no longer pure. The sheet is a formality, this check is concrete proof." Balin's voice was soothing and Kili clenched and unclenched his fists as he let his brother lead him to one of the open seats. Kili kept his eyes trained on the doorway the other's had passed through though.

He knew part of his worry was because he did care for Ochre, but he knew some had to come from the fact that she was his wife and he required to be worried about her. He ignored the part of his mind that told him it was more than that, "will it hurt? This check?" When silence greeted him he decided to just wait it out.

A few minutes later all three returned, Ochre looked flushed but not harmed in anyway, never the less Kili had to ask, "You're not in pain are you?" Ochre just smiled and moved to lean against his still sitting form. Oin cleared his throat before speaking clearly as to not be misunderstood, "the marriage has been duly consummated, the proof is irrefutable. I shall excuse myself now."

Oin then bowed before he left, the door hadn't even clicked shut all the way when Dis placed a couple of helpings of the meal Ochre had made onto the table. "Please eat you two, we shall leave you now. Take care of her son, or else." Dis sent a brief glare at Kili with her words before she grabbed both Fili and Thorin by the arms and practically drug them towards the door.

Fili waved while winking, "have fun Nadadith, Namad." Thorin just looked them both over with a small smile on his lips before Dis shoved him and Fili out the door. Dis waved a final goodbye before she shut the door behind her.

For several long moments Kili and Ochre just stared at the door wondering if all that had really just happened. Soon though they turned to each other and laughed.

One Month Later

While getting used to their new home within the mountain, Ochre and Falin had decided to make good on their plans to explore Erebor. Over the last two weeks they had been doing so, while also planning Falin and Fili's wedding. They were to be married in one week, Ochre smiled a bit at the similarities between her own wedding and Falin's upcoming one.

This time though it wasn't because of Dain's presence, it was because Fili was impatient. Ochre didn't mind though, it meant soon her friends would be happy and she knew Kili was more than pleased that his brother would be happy as well.

Ochre followed Falin closely as the other turned another corner; they had gone through the treasure vault and out the other side, following the path that supposedly lead to the famed 'backdoor; of the mountain. Both had been curious about seeing the tunnel and the door itself, especially from the stories that Fili and Kili often told.

She just hoped she would return home with time to cook dinner before Kili returned home. Currently he and Fili were assisting with building a new wind lance in Dale. There already was one that Thorin had built near the entrance of Erebor; this one though was for the people of Dale. To seal their friendship completely once more.

From how excited Kili had been about it that morning, Ochre knew it would be a sight to behold once it was finished. She hoped Kili would take her to see it and to visit her newfound friends in Dale, but she wasn't sure. Kili had become quite overprotective in the last week or so. Not that she was complaining, she found it sweet that he'd begun acting more, well, more love struck. She just hoped he noticed it as well, sooner rather than later preferably.

"Look, Ochre that must be the staircase that Fili spoke of. It does look as though something has crushed it." Falin was pointing at a broken section on the stair, Fili had been continually raving about how the dragon Smaug's tail had stuck the stair. How the company had just missed being hit themselves.

Ochre just nodded her head as she tried to push her racing thoughts aside to take in all that was around them. From this area, the treasure vault was truly a sight to see. 'If one hadn't seen it before of course.' She smiled at that and followed Falin up the stairs, she couldn't wait to see what else lay before them.

Later that evening

He was worried.

When he'd returned three hours previous, he'd expected to open the door and see his wife waiting for him with open arms and a smile. Instead the house had been dark; no smells of a freshly cooked dinner filled the air and lastly no Ochre to greet him.

He'd grown so used to this routine that he'd come to expect it every time he returned home for the day, but in the absence of it he realized just how much it had meant to him. His first thoughts had been that she might have gotten caught up in something and forgotten to leave a note. It had happened once in the last week, considering Ochre was assisting Falin with wedding plans.

So he'd waited and waited. One hour turned to two, then to three. Now he was certain, something had to have happened to her. He was about to seek out his mother and brother when someone knocked at his door. Jumping up he rushed to the door and threw it open, only to blink in slight disappointment and if he was honest with himself, anger.

Fili and Dwalin stood before him; Fili looked like he currently felt. Panicked and worried. Dwalin on the other hand looked pissed, more than usual at least. "Is Ochre here Kili, we need to speak with her at once." Feeling his emotions snap, Kili punched the wall before turning and waving his hands about the room. "She's not here; I don't know where she is. I was about to come ask you or amad about her whereabouts."

Kili crossed his arms and ignored the stinging of his left hand as he glared at the two before him. To his surprise Fili's face went paler than before and he could have sworn he'd heard Dwalin's teeth grind together. "Then it is confirmed."

A sinking feeling suddenly came over Kili as he took in Dwalin's words. All the pent up anger and worry he'd had turned to outright dread and fear. "What are you not telling me? Fili?" His brother let out a deep and to Kili's ears, painful sigh.

"We need to go speak with Thorin. Right now." He then turned and hurried off, Dwalin gave Kili a look he could only describe as pity before he turned to follow Fili. Kili didn't even think twice as he hurried after them, he didn't even bother to shut the door behind him.

It didn't take them long to reach Thorin's office and on the way Kili noticed several armed guards at the ready. Once they'd entered the office they heard the end of a conversation between Balin and Thorin. "...doubt he knows. Why else would he have worded things the way he did?"

Thorin was about to respond when he sighted them, Balin turned to look at them as they came up to Thorin's desk. Both looked as upset as Dwalin and this caused Kili to fear the worst. As if reading his thoughts though, Thorin took a deep breath and waved at the seats before the desk. "You'd best sit down."

Kili did so and Fili joined him. Closing his eyes for a brief moment, Thorin seemed to collect his thoughts before he began. "I take it Ochre wasn't at home then?" Dwalin grunted at that and before Kili could speak Thorin continued. "About four hours ago I received this letter." Thorin held it up.

"It is from Dain. He has decided it seems that the best way to get what he wants is by force. He states in the letter that he has taken Falin and her maid. He intends to hold them in an undisclosed location as long as it takes for Fili to agree to marry one of his daughters. He's promised no harm to come to either woman. He expects our answer within a week."

Thorin waited for this to sink in before he spoke once more, "it has been confirmed that he took Falin, we have had everyone searching high and low since I received the letter. The last one to see her said she was with Ochre."

A/N- Yes, I know it's a cliff hanger. I needed a good moment to end on and this seemed the ideal. I have already begun the next chapter and will post it as soon as I am able.

Khuzdul words in this chapter are below-

Amralime- My Love

Kurdûh- My Heart

Nadadith- Little Brother

Namad- Sister

Thank you again for reading my work and as always...

May the Fluff Be with You!

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