#71 Arrow
The dwarves were trapped. The elves of Mirkwood had shut the water gates before they were able to get out safely and behind them, the orcs were advancing upon them quickly. Kili looked around and there he saw it: the lever that would open the gates and allow them to escape.
The only way to get out was if Kili flipped the lever himself. But to do that meant putting his life on the line, but it was a risk he was willing to make if it meant freedom for his kin.
Jumping out of the barrel and ignoring the cries of his brother Fili, Kili ran and fought his way through until he reached the lever. Just as he was about to pull it, he felt the burning, sharp pain of an arrow penetrate his thigh.
"Kili!" He heard his uncle cry, but he pushed that out of his mind and reaching up he pulled the lever down allowing his kin to escape. Kili was sure he was going to die here and now, but by the grace of Mahal, he managed to escape with his life and jumping in the barrel, he floated down the river to freedom and safety.