Here is finally chapter seven! Yeah:) In this chapter there is finally some Durin-family protection going on:)) Enjoy!
'Come on, Kee. I need to put on your boots.' Thorin said as he tried to get his now four year old son over. Kili was running around the house, playing with his toy dragon.
'Can't it wait, daddy?' Kili whined and stopped running. Thorin shook his head: 'No, Kili. If we don't go now, it will be very crowded and I might lose you. Come on, don't be so stubborn.' Kili sighed dramatically and walked over to Thorin. Thorin lifted him up and sat him down on the table. He put on his boots and said: 'There you go, laddie. Was that really so bad?' Kili grinned and shook his head: 'Can I get off now?' Thorin lifted him off the table and opened up the front door.
Kili ran out, taking the dragon with him. Thorin sighed and grabbed his coat. He walked out of the door and closed it again. Kili was bouncing up and down on the grass and smiled as Thorin grabbed his hand: 'Let's go little one.'
Thorin walked with Kili over the bridge and arrived at the market. It was somewhat crowded and Thorin felt Kili shuffling closer. Thorin wrapped one arm around him in a protective manner and with his free hand, he hold Kili's hand. Kili hold his dragon close to his body and let his dad take him to the stands.
'Look who we have here!' a sudden voice cried out. Thorin turned his head and saw Bofur standing there, smiling at him. 'Thorin! What a pleasant surprise to see you here! And there is the little one!' Bofur waved at Kili and the little boy carefully waved back, smiling shyly back at him.
Thorin ruffled his hair and said: 'Bofur, I did not expect to see you here.' 'Oh well, always good to promote yourself a bit, ain't it?' Bofur answered cheerfully, rearranging his stuff. Thorin laughed: 'Well, it's not like there are more toy makers in town.' Bofur grinned: 'If I can sell some stuff here, it is always a bonus.' He grabbed a stuffed bunny and turned to Kili: 'Aye laddie, do you like this?' Kili looked away from his father and to the bunny. He nodded and Bofur smiled: 'Here, you can have it.'
Kili looked at Thorin and Thorin looked up at Bofur: 'How much do I own you?' 'You do not have to pay for it, Thorin. I am sure Kili will threat her well.' Bofur answered, smiling at Thorin. Thorin looked back at Kili: 'Do you want the buddy, Kee?' 'Yes, I do.' Kili answered and reached for the animal. Bofur bend over a bit more so Kili could reach for it easier. Kili took it and said: 'Thank you, master Bofur.' 'No worries, laddie.' Bofur answered. 'Shall I take it? You can try to carry both the dragon and bunny, but I think that's going to be a bit too much.' Thorin said, looking down at Kili. Kili nodded and gave the bunny, after squeezing it, to Thorin. Thorin took it and turned to Bofur: 'Thank you. I appreciate it more than you can think.' 'It is all my pleasure, Thorin. If Kili is happy, than so am I.' Thorin smiled: 'I'm glad you see it that way, Bofur. Have a good day.' Bofur gave him a short nod, waved at Kili and started talking to the next costumer.
Thorin took Kili's hand again and they continued their walk. Thorin made sure the stuffed animal was safe and secure in his hands. He always loved it when Bofur was around with Kili. The cheerful lad adored Kili like no one does. And Kili was always happy when Bofur was around. The toy maker was always capable of making Kili laugh and that was what Thorin liked. If a dwarf couldn't make Kili laugh or even smile it was soon done for him. Both Thorin and Kili.
Thorin stopped at the fruit and vegetables. He suddenly remembered he did not bring anything to carry it with and cursed: 'Mahal, how am I supposed to get it home without a basket or something?' 'Thorin, there is a stand over there that sells baskets, if you're interested.' The woman behind the stand said. 'Than I will go there first. Thank you. Come on, Kili.'
Thorin walked over to the stand and noticed all the stares he got from the other dwarves. They were all looking at Kili, especially the older ones. They were all smiling at the little boy and Thorin knew what they were thinking. Kili was cute, Kili was so little and fragile, Kili was the son of Thorin Oakenshield. A woman walked over and made Thorin stop. 'Hello, may I ask you something?' 'Of course you can.' Thorin answered, turning to the old dwarf. 'How old is your son, if I may?' she asked, looking at Kili with shining eyes. 'Kili just turned four years old, madam.' 'And what a cute little boy he is.' The lady clapped her hands together and wanted to stroke Kili's cheek if it wasn't for Kili quickly hiding away behind Thorin. Thorin didn't try to get him back and said: 'It was very nice of you to stop by, but we are in a hurry. Have a nice day.' Thorin walked away, pulling Kili along.
They bought a basket and walked back to the vegetables. Thorin placed some tomatoes in his basket, but Kili took them and placed them back at the stand. The lady behind it, smiled at Kili and Thorin sighed: 'Kili, no. Put them back in the basket, now.' 'But, dad, tomatoes are not good for you! They don't even taste good!' Kili whined, making dwarves, who happened to be close, laugh . 'I know, little one, but you need to eat them. They are healthy and you need to stay healthy and fit, young man. Put them back.' Kili sighed but grabbed the tomatoes anyway. 'That's good. Now, be a gentleman and grab those carrots over there for me.' Thorin said, pushing Kili towards the carrots. He himself started looking for cucumbers.
Kili shuffled to them and quickly grabbed a few. He dropped some and wanted to pick them up again when suddenly a pair of boots appeared under his nose. He looked up and found Fili standing there, smiling down at him. The seven year old sunk down and helped him picking up the carrots. 'There you go, Kili. I am sure uncle wouldn't mind some dirty carrots.' Fili said and Kili smiled: 'Thank you, Fili. Hello aunt Dis!' Dis showed up behind Fili and smiled at her nephew: 'Why hello, Kili! How nice to see you here, is your father around?' Kili nodded and ran back to Thorin.
Thorin felt a pair of hands grab his arms and he turned his head to look down. He found Kili, showing the carrots: 'Look dad! I got them!' Thorin grinned and took them: 'Well done, Kili. Was it really that difficult?' Kili giggled and said: 'Aunt Dis and Fili are here!' 'Are they?' Thorin asked surprised. 'Yes, they are. Hello brother.' Thorin looked up and saw his sister standing there with Fili. 'Dis! What brings you here?' Thorin asked cheerful. 'I ran out of food, everything was gone. Fili is starting to eat more every day.' Dis answered, ruffling Fili's hair.
Fili grinned and looked up at her: 'can I walk around without you?' 'Absolutely not. You are only seven, you're too young.' Fili groaned: 'Mean.' 'Let that be clear to you.' Dis said, dead simple. Kili grinned and looked around him. He saw something interesting happening, not far from them. He let go of his father's hand and slowly walked over it. Fili saw it and let go of his mother's hand. She didn't take notes of it and let him go. Fili rushed after Kili.
Kili was almost there, when all of a sudden a dwarf stopped him. Kili looked up and gulped. That dwarf wasn't looking very nice. 'What are cute little boys like you doing here all by themselves?' 'N-nothing.' Kili stuttered. The man sunk down, eyeing Kili and said: 'Nothing is quite boring, isn't it?' He lay his hand on Kili's shoulder and Kili wanted to hit it away when the grip became stronger and it started to hurt. 'Please, let go of me. You're hurting me.' The man said nothing and the pain only became worse. Kili felt tears in his eyes coming up and the man placed his other hand on his shoulder as well. Why didn't anyone notice it?' 'Please stop it! You are hurting me!' 'Oh? Am I really? You-'You heard what he said, fool! Let go of my cousin!' The man looked up, hearing the sudden voice.
Fili stood behind him, looking furious. Fili walked over to Kili and pushed the man's hands away: 'Leave him alone!' Kili had now tears rolling down his cheek and clung himself at Fili. Fili wrapped his arm around Kili and snapped at the man: 'Why did you hurt Kili?!' 'And why would a little child like yourself make me stop?' He bend down and Fili backed away, taking Kili along. 'Because this little child has grown ups around.' The man's head snapped up, meeting two angry glares.
Thorin and Dis had noticed their children were gone and Thorin had immediately started panicking. But when he saw a strange dwarf scaring his kin, it faded away and made room for anger. He and Dis had immediately stepped over to them.
'What makes you think you have the right to hurt my son! And nephew!' Thorin yelled, pushing Fili and Kili behind him. Kili hid behind his father and Fili rushed over to his mother, who immediately held her son close to here.
Other dwarves had turned around, hearing the commotion. 'The little dwarfling was all by himself, I-'So that makes it legal for you to harass my son?! How dare you lay your hands on Kili, filthy bastard! Be glad I did not hear what you were saying to him, I-'I asked him to stop.' Kili whispered, still scared. Thorin turned to his son: 'What did you say, little one?' 'You keep your mouth shut!' the older dwarf yelled, getting angry glances from the other dwarves.
Thorin turned back and yelled: 'You do not speak in that tone to my son! Keep your own mouth shut!' Thorin turned back and Kili said in a soft voice: 'I asked him to stop, but he didn't.'
Thorin's eyes grew wide and he turned back to the dwarf: 'He asked you to stop and you did not listen? You did not listen and only hurt him more? Have you completely lost your mind, fool?!' The dwarf backed away: 'I-I am sorry! If I knew it was your son-'If you knew it was my son, you wouldn't have done it. Right. And I am supposed to believe that! You might as well had done this to my nephew! You have the brains of a donkey! I want you to stay away from my son! And my nephew! If I ever see you close to them again, I will not hesitate and hit you in your face! Go away and bother somebody from your own length!' The dwarf hung his head in shame and rushed away.
The dwarves around them started clapping and Bofur cheered. Thorin gave them all a somewhat nervous smile. He turned around to Kili and gave him a hug: 'Are you okay, little one? Please tell me you're not hurt too much or I'll go after him.' Kili shook his head and hugged Thorin back. Thorin looked up at the sky, thanking Mahal for not letting his son get kidnapped.
He turned to Fili and gave him a hug as well: 'Are you alright, kin? Did that dwarf hurt you too?' Fili nodded: 'Yeah, he did.' Dis gasped and immediately started inspecting Fili: 'Where did that coward hurt you? Where did he touch my son?!' Fili pulled away and walked over to Kili: 'No, mother. But if someone hurts Kili, than he hurts me. Because no one hurts Kili, no matter what.'
Both Dis and Thorin sighed in relief and Thorin ruffled his hair: 'I'm proud of you. So proud of you. You did a very good job on protecting your little cousin.' Fili smiled and said: 'It was not that hard, uncle Thorin. I just can't stand and watch people hurting him and I won't let them touch him either.' Dis sighed: 'You are going to be the death of me, with all your heroic actions. Oh well, as long as you two are safe.' Kili wrapped his arms around Thorin's waist and Thorin lifted him up: 'My son is safe and sound. That's all I'm asking for.'
He turned back to the stand, grabbed his basket and Kili's bunny, gave Kili his dragon, took his hand and turned to Dis: 'I think it's time for us to go back home again.' 'For us too. We'll be coming with you.' Dis grabbed all of her stuff and together with Thorin and Kili, she and Fili walked back home.
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