Chapter Three is a bit short, but I'm leaving for a party at my aunt's in a minute and I wanted something up. Chapter four will be longer!
5 months ago, Thorin's house burned down and had he lost his wife.
5 months ago, Thorin was blessed with Kili. The little boy, who just learned how to crawl and could not yet speak properly.
It had been 5 months since Thorin moved in with Dis and that was starting to work on his nerves.
'Dis, I need to find my own house. It's time.' Thorin stated one day, sitting outside the house and keeping an eye on the two dwarflings.
Fili was very delighted that Thorin finally allowed Kili to play with him. He was always too young and too little to be played with. But Kili could now move by himself, even though It was far from walking, and that was enough for Thorin. Fili did have to be careful, though. And he was. He was very careful with Kili. A bit wild, yes, but that was just how Fili was. But he watched out that he wouldn't hurt Kili.
'Are you sure? It will mean that I'm not around to help with Kili.' Dis said, a bit worried about the idea. Thorin gave her a smile: 'I know how to feed him, I know how to give him a bath, I know how to comfort him. I know enough to take good care of him.' Dis wasn't entirely on board yet. 'And, whenever there is a slight problem, I can come to you. I won't live in a house far away from you. Fili wouldn't like it either.' Thorin said. Dis sighed: 'I guess you're right. You do have rights to live on your own. And there won't be anything to stop you from doing it anyway.' 'Stop him from what?'
Fili stood in front of them, Kili not far behind him. 'Uncle is going to find his own home.' Dis said. 'But, this is his home.' Fili said, confused. Thorin gave him a smile: 'It is. But your mother means my own house. For me and Kili.' 'Are you moving out?' Fili asked, getting teary eyes.
Dis picked him up and placed him on her lap. 'Fili, don't be sad. I won't be far. I will be right around the corner.' Thorin said, ruffling Fili's hair. 'But that means I can't play with Kili anymore.' Fili said, getting a hug from Dis. Thorin picked up Kili and said: 'That's not true. You can always play with him, you know that.' 'So I can always come to your house and play with him?' Fili asked, feeling hope again. Thorin smiled: 'Or course! Kili would love it, wouldn't you?' Kili giggled and started talking like all babies do. Fili smiled again and jumped off his mother's lap. Before running off, Fili turned around: 'Are you coming too, Kili?' He looked up at Thorin and Thorin placed Kili on the ground again. Kili crawled to Fili and Fili slowed down to walk next to Kili. Thorin smiled and turned to Dis: 'I'll start looking tomorrow.'
The next day, Thorin left to go find a place for him and Kili. It wasn't easy finding a good one. They were either too small or too big. Than you had those in a neighborhood full of dwarves you'd rather not insult. There were also homes that lay too far from Dis' home.
But, it turned out the best home was that one house he avoided the entire time. He did not notice it until the dwarf, who showed him all the houses pointed it out for him.
It was perfect. Enough space for him and Kili but not too big either. And it was close to Dis. In fact, it was literally just around the corner.
While Thorin was away, Dis had to watch Kili for him. She did it with pleasure. Kili was a sweet boy, who did not bother anyone.
'When is uncle getting back?' Fili asked, while showing all kinds of flowers to Kili. They were sat outside and Fili wanted to teach Kili all about the beauty of nature.
'I don't know, sweetheart. He can be back within an hour but he can also be back at the end of the day.' Dis said. Fili nodded: 'I think Kili misses him.' 'And why do you think that?' Dis asked. 'Because he is quiet the whole time.' Fili said, a bit whiny. Dis smiled: 'Kili is never without Thorin. The longest Thorin has been away from him, are 15 minutes.'
Fili nodded again and turned back to Kili, who was chewing on grass. Fili quickly pulled it out of his mouth: 'Don't eat grass, Kee! That's not healthy!' Kili gave him a confused look before tearing up. 'Oh no, no, no! Don't cry! Look, a pretty flower!' Fili quickly said, showing Kili a daisy. Kili stopped and looked up at Fili. Fili gave him a nod and moved the flower closer to him. Kili took it and inspected it for a second. Than he started giggling and swinging his arms around. He carefully took the petals off. 'Kili.' Fili sighed, turning around to Dis.
Dis was laughing and shook her head. 'Mum, is this normal for a baby?' Fili asked. Dis nodded: 'Yes, my love. Babies love exploring the world in their own way. You did that as well.' Fili's face grimaced in disgust: 'I couldn't have done that!' Dis chuckled and Fili turned back to Kili.
The two played outside until Thorin got back again. Kili was obviously very happy to see his dad again and Fili was also relieved to see Thorin again.
Fili jumped on Thorin's back and while having the blonde dwarfling on his back, Thorin shuffled to Kili, who was making progress in crawling over to him as well. Thorin bend down, Fili still on his back, and picked him up: 'Hello, little one! Did you play nicely with Fili?' Kili nodded and wrapped his hands around Thorin's face. Thorin smiled and gave Kili a kiss on his nose. 'I want a kiss too, uncle!' Fili exclaimed and Thorin was quick with grabbing Fili. He pulled him off his back to his chest. He started tickling him and Fili started giggling. Kili, amused by Fili's giggling, started giggling as well. Thorin took the chance and soon the three were on the ground.
Dis came walking out of the house, hearing all the laughs made her curious. She saw Thorin and called out: 'Thorin, you're back! How did it go?' Thorin looked up when he heard her voice. Thorin left the two for a bit and walked up to her. 'Dis, I have found a house. It's perfect and not too far from here. You can actually see it.' Thorin pointed behind her and she turned around. She turned back and smiled: 'I am happy for you. You deserve it.' Thorin patted her on her shoulder and said: 'Is dinner ready?'
Thorin decided to move in immediately. Dis tried to convince him to stay one day longer, but Thorin couldn't do that. He felt more like a burden to her and he didn't like that.
'Fili, put that back. That belongs to me.' Dis said, helping Thorin moving out. Fili insisted on helping as well, though he had no idea what belonged to his uncle and what didn't.
'How about this? This belongs to Kee.' Fili said, picking up a blanket. 'Yes, that does. You can bring that to Kili's new room.' Dis said, walking out of the house with a box. Fili was just about to step out of the house as well when Thorin came back in.
'Doing alright, Fili?' Fili nodded and wanted to leave but Thorin stopped him: 'That's Kili's blanket! Fili, well done! He had lost that thing!' he exclaimed and took over the blanket. Fili pouted: 'Now I have nothing to carry to your new home!' Thorin thought for a minute before grabbing a box. He quickly did some things in the box and gave it to Fili: 'Here you go. This all belongs to Kili. It's not heavy?' Fili shook his head: 'I'm strong, I can take it!' Thorin grinned: 'I know you are. Watch out for Kili, he's crawling around the house.' Of course I'll watch out.' With that, Fili walked out of the house, trying not to drop the box. Thorin shook his head and grabbed the last few things.
30 minutes later, there were no belongings of Thorin in the house anymore. Fili did a last check up, just to be sure, but found nothing.
Thorin, with Kili in his arms, smiled at Dis and Fili: 'Thank you. Thank you for letting me stay here these 5 months. I will always be grateful for it.' 'No problem, Thorin. It was my pleasure.' Dis said and gave Thorin a hug. 'It was mine as well!' Fili exclaimed and squeezed himself between Dis and Thorin.
Dis stepped away again and gave Kili a kiss on his forehead. 'Whenever you face any trouble, you can always come here.' She said. 'I know.' Thorin said. 'I want to give Kili a kiss too!' Thorin bend down and let Fili give Kili a kiss. 'I'll miss you, Kee. But I come and play every day!' Fili said, getting a smile from Kili. Thorin stood up again and turned to them: 'Thanks again. If it wasn't for you, I'd be pretty lost.' Dis smiled at him and wrapped her arms around Fili: 'Off you go. Before you make me cry. By Mahal, you'll be living about 10 second away from us.' Thorin laughed and stepped out of the house. He turned to them and waved. He gently grabbed Kili's hand and waved it: 'Say bye to Fili and aunt Dis.' 'Bwhye!' Kili babbled. Thorin smiled and turned around, to his new home.
Once he arrived, he waited a few seconds before he got in. His new house, just for him and Kili. He felt Kili moving and helped him up a bit. 'See that, little one? That's your house!' Kili clapped his little hands and Thorin gave him a hug: 'Come on, you, we need our rest. Tomorrow I'll introduce you to my company.' Thorin opened the door and stepped inside.
Hope you enjoyed it! :)