Mwahahahaha revenge is sweet! I hope that you'll find this chapter slightly (if not a lot) humerous...let's just say it involves a shirtless Fili and Kili, some missing items and a seriously uncomfortable Lark. OOOH it was fun writing this chapter! Right once again my thanks to my new (and old) followers. I'm sad to say i'm lacking in the reviews department :( Anyway enjoy this chapter and hope to see the next one up soon!

Sweet, sweet revenge

The stop at the lake was just too perfect an opportunity. Lark had managed a quick nap and when she awoke, the dwarves were still mucking around in the water. Piles of clothes lay near her and she glanced about her. Thorin had his back to her and was talking to Gandalf, Bilbo lay, dozing, not far away and the rest...well...they were preoccupied. Seizing her chance, Lark snuck over to two piles of messy clothes and slipped them away. Ahhh..revenge was sweet. She stopped short and returned the trousers...she may have been seeking revenge on Fili and Kili but, she didn't want to embarrass them THAT much. Then she took their shirts (and certain other things) and slipped away; unseen...

Kili splashed his brother again, laughing. It felt good to be clean again. Deciding that he was clean enough, he got out and went to his clothes...his shirt, boots and weapons were missing, as were Fili's. Slipping on his trousers he went back to his brother.

"FEE!"

"What is is Kee?"

"Some of our stuff appears to have wandered off..."

"WHAT?!"

His brother clambered out of the water and went to his pile. True enough majority of his pile had disappeared as well. The brothers looked around, most of the company were still bathing, his uncle was talking to the wizard, the hobbit was sleeping and Lark was missing...wait...Lark was missing! Kili chuckled, ofcourse...this was her revenge on them for tripping her! He sent his brother to search one side of the camp while he explored the other. A flash of sandy hair...Kili smiled to himself she thought she could get away that easily. He walked towards where he thought she was and hid behind the tree. Lark could hear Kili at the tree, she giggled and slapped a hand to her mouth. Hearing the laughter Kili took another step before TWANG! Then WHOOSH! Kili shot up in the air, the rope; tight around his foot, and his hair tangled about in his face.

"WHAT THE?!"

Lark heard the trap go and Kili's undwarfly scream. So much for his ability spot a trap a mile away. She couldn't contain her laughter. Falling out of the tree, laughing, she double over and kept on laughing at the sight before her. Kili watched her giggling and he started to laugh as well. It must've been absolutely funny from where she was.

"You..hahaha...your face was priceless..hahaha!"

"Hahaha, right now let me down!"

Lark turned her back and cut him down. Kili crashed to the floor and Lark started laughing again. He stood up and leant against a tree and watched her giggling. It was such a sweet sound to his ears and he smiled. Then he sprung at her and began tickling her. Lark was taken completely by surprise and she couldn't get up as Kili kept on tickling her. She rolled on the ground and began begging him to stop.

"Kili..hahaha..st..stop..it..hahahahahaha..c'mon haha!"

She head-butted his stomach and he collapsed on top of her. Both kept on laughing and they soon realised their sudden closeness. Kili stared at her as she smiled up at him..he felt his heart swell and his cheeks flushed. A cough from behind.

"Shall I leave you two or can I get my stuff back?"

FILI! Kili jumped up and helped Lark on to her feet. Her own cheeks were a light shade of pink and she disappeared to get their things. Kili looked after her and then he felt his brother's eyes on him.

"What?!"

"Nothing Kili!"

Lark reappeared and gave them back their stuff. She contained a sigh as Kili put his shirt back on. His toned chest was now covered and Lark missed the feeling of it pressed against her. Shaking the thought she punched his arm, playfully.

"So we even?"

"Yes, I believe we are!"

Lark felt her eyes linger on him. Kili tried not to meet her gaze but found it hard not to. Those blue eyes captivated him. Fili watched the exchange between the two and decided to end it before anyone noticed. He head-locked Lark and began ruffling her hair.

"C'mon Fili stop it!"

He let her go and the trio walked back to the camp. Every so often, Fili caught his brother glancing over at Lark, who was now waking the burglar up. He shook his head. Soon EVERYONE would notice and then the betting would begin...

OKAYDOKEY hope this chapter was good! I had a lot of fun writing it...i think we can all tell that Kili is starting to feel a little something for Lark. (but it's too soon to get them together sorry) Next instalment should be up soon..TTFN!