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She could feel the warmness around, the more she came to her senses the more the intensity grew. Ailyn laid still for a few moments, her eyes closed, in her ears there was nothing but a ringing. Imagines came flashing back to her. Fili falling...Kili screaming...a red hot pain in her side, her father's war cries. A groan of pain erupted from her lips as she shot up before slumping over again. Heaving in breathes she gently ran her hand down her left side. She sucked in a deep breath as she came to her lower abdomen that had been wrapped in white cloth. She knew was laid beneath. She remembered the blade piercing her armor. Then her skin. Closing her eyes she banished the thought before it could make her sick. Casting her eyes around she found herself in a room, dimly lit by a fire, and lanterns spaced about the room. Ignoring the pain in her side Ailyn made to move from the bed. She had to find her cousins. Her father. She had to make sure they were okay.

They had to be okay.

She would not let herself think of an alternative. Although moving might not have been the best decision, no one was in the room to stop her. Her legs wobbled as she stood, her limbs sore and painful to move. Stumbling back her hand instinctively landed against the wall. Letting out a groan of frustration she pushed from the wall before finding a pile of loose fitting clothes sitting on a chair near the bed. Biting back her groans of pain she slipped on the dark blue shirt, and black pants that hung loosely around her waist, and around her nightgown she had found herself in. Peering out from the door she saw the familiar green stone and gold of Erebor. Taking advantage of the empty corridor, she began her descent down the hall.

The further she traveled the more she found out what had been happening while she slept. Slowly she realized that the mountain was stone by stone beginning built back up. Hope filled her as she looked over towards the entrance of the mountain. Dwarves were running about, hammers were clancking as they began to reform and rebuild Erebor. She felt herself move towards them, not truly knowing that she way swaying from her path, as she took a tender step down a flight of stone stairs. Again without thinking she took another step, but this time she did not land. Ailyn let out curse under a hiss of pain as she hit the stone steps, her back breaking her fall as her legs crumbled beneath her. Closing her eyes she stayed there for a moment, while the nerves in her body screamed. Her eyes only opened again when her name was called out. Suddenly she was being pulled to her feet by gentle hands. Shaking her head, a familiar Dwarf came into view making Ailyan smile.

"Bofur!" She exclaimed pulling her friend into a strong hug, "Durin's beard I am glad you are alright."

"What ar' ye' doing here?" He looked at her with wide eyes, holding onto her arms he began to look her over for wounds, "how long have ye' been up?"

"I just woke." Ailyn looked around, "how long has it been Bofur? Where is everyone? Where are Fili and Kili, my father?" Ailyn's heart began to pound as she bombarded Bofur with questions.

"Slow down Lassie." Bofur patterned her gently on the shoulder, "it's alright." He began to lead her back up the stairs slowly, "come I'll take ya to your cousins." Bofur walked through the halls of Erebor at a reduced speed, taking into account the injuries that were still very apparent in the Darrowdams appearance. Although she said nothing he could see the stiffens of her limbs as she walked, the scratches along her arm, the light brown brusies on her face. She too ignored the pain and numbness of her injuries, only interested in what was ahead of her. The further they walked through the mountain the more impatient Ailyn became, she wanted to take off, and run to wherever Bofur was taking her. She had no more time for slow walking, or looking around at the mountain.

"Right here Lassie." Bofur pointed at a door on the right. Ailyn pushed off from Bofures shoulder much to his protest, grimacing as she stumbled before finally reaching the door. Using all of her strength she pushed the door open, her gaze meeting tired ones, which quickly widened in surprise. Ailyn grinned and bound across the room before Fili caught her in his arms.

"Ailyn!" The Golden haired Dwarf exclaimed gathering his cousin in his arms.

"Fili, thank Durin's beard you're alright!" Ailyn laughed joyfully, before turning to Kili who had stood slowly. He smiled brightly as he hugged his cousin. Bofur stood back with loving smile plastered across his face as he watched the three embrace.

"We didn't know you were up." Fili slumped back onto the bed behind him, resting his right leg on the edge of it.

"I only just have." Ailyn answered a wait lifting from her chest, as she sat on the edge of the bed facing Fili, while Kili sat with his legs crossed on the other side, "are you two alright?" She asked memories flashed in her head, "Fili that last thing I saw of you…" Her voice began to fade, "I thought you would have been gone for sure."

"So did I." Fili shook his head casting his eyes to his lap, "the ground was freezing. I only remember it in pieces really," he shrugged, "but I'm alive."

"Barely." Kili protested, "you didn't wake until five days ago! I on the other was the first to wake." His tone became more serious, "it was very weird. Everything was dark and closed off. I heard rustling when I tired to sit up. Then before I knew it Bifur was yelling at me." The raven haired boy laughed lightly, "I didn't know if he was angry or upset."

As the three exchanged stories Ailyn watched them carefully. Kili had the most color back in his face and light in his eyes. He talked with vigour and excitement. He had a few scratched that were beginning to even out with his skin, but she did notice that his left arm was completely wrapped in a bandage. Opposite of his brother Fili still looked very tired, and was often rubbing his leg which she guessed was no doubt sore from his fall. She was pleased to see him smile, although there was a large split up his cheek and many bruises, and every time he laughed he seem to flinch lightly. Ailyn then began to think what she herself looked like but guessed no better than her cousins. She was beginning to feel the effect of her venture through the mountain so close after she had woken, if she could she would have fallen asleep right there in the room Fili and Kili seemed to be occupying but the nagging in the back of her head would not let her. Slowly Ailyn turned back to Bofur, who was still standing by the door.

"Where is Adad?" She questioned calmly but her skin immediately began to heat up as Fili and Kili fell quiet, and solemn look took over Bofur's features. Standing again Ailyn asked in a more demanding tone, "where is my father?" A knot formed in her stomach as again she was only greeted by silence.

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