Chapter 2

Birthday Party for Bilbo

Fili's POV. Winter was over. Bell took time to heal, but only a few days and she was up and moving. It was now Bilbo's birthday. Linda and Bell with Elli by their sides helped the hobbit women with making food while I help the men set up the party. Bilbo has thrown these parties since we came home from the Journey.

That night. I stood off with a mug of ale in my hands as I watched the Hobbits dance. I saw Bell and Elli dancing together. Gandalf was lighting off fireworks.

"Papa." Elli's voice pulled me out of my thoughts as she ran over to me. I saw Bell talking to Linda. I scooped her up in my arms and kissed her check.

"What is it sweetheart?" I ask.

"Come dance with me." Elli said. I put my mug down. I couldn't deny a dance with my daughter. She would give me her puppy face look till I agreed. I headed out to the dancing Hobbits. I grabbed Bell and pulled her with us. Bell complained but I heard the smile in her voice. I pulled her against me as I held both my girls against me. I press a kiss to both foreheads, earning a giggle from Elli.

"I thought Elli just wanted you." Bell said as we danced.

" Well I want both girls dancing with me." I said, winking at her. She smile. Elli squirms and I let her down. She runs towards Bilbo. I pull Bell close to me. "I still think you would like dwarf parties better."

"When that day comes, I'm sure I will." Bell said, pulling my head down to kiss me. I kissed her back, pulling her close.

"I'm tired of this." We pull apart at Lobellia's voice. She stood talking with one of her daughters. I hugged her close. I didn't trust the woman. She always caused draa since we got back.

"What is she up to now?" Bell asked.

"He throws these parties once a year since he and his whore daughter got back from wherever they went." Lobellia said. I saw red at her words about my one

"Fili don't." Bell said as I let her go and head towards Lobellia. She froze when she saw me coming. Nearly every hobbit, including Gandalf stopped to watch.

"You call my wife that again and I will make sure your little secrets." I said.

"You wouldn't dare." Lobellia said, giving me the death glare.

"Don't test me. You don't know all the stuff we went through. So don't judge us." I said. I turned and headed to Bell. I took her hand and led her to where Bilbo was holding a sleeping Elli.

"I'm proud of you, Fili. I know your uncle would be to." Bilbo said.

"Thank you. We are going to head home." I said. Bilbo nodded and handed me Elli. I took her in my arms. She snuggled against me. I wrapped my arm around Bell and we headed home.

Bell's POV. I stood at the window of Fili's and my bedroom, looking up at the stars as Fili put Elli to bed. I closed my eyes. I missed our friends and Kili. It's been to long since our quest and it seemed just yesterday. I was lost in my thoughts that I didn't hear Fili enter the room. I felt arms wrap around me and I smiled lightly as I feel a kiss press to my neck.

"You seem lost in your thoughts." Fili said. I turn and rest my head on his chest as I wrap my arms around him.

"I miss our friends and your uncle and Kili. I wish they were there for everything." I said.

"I know. Someday we will see them again. I'm sure they will understand why we left. I miss them to. Elli knows her heritage and I know she would love to meet them. I love you both and right now I'm content to stay here in the Shire." Fili said. I saw truth in his eyes.

"Our home is where you are and when the time comes, we will follow you." I said. Fili smiled and pressed his lips to mine. We shared a long kiss in the moonlight. We didn't realize that it would be sooner then later.

AN: Sorry for the long wait. Just needed a break. Sorry it's short. It's more a filler. Next chapter will be longer because I made you wait long enough for them to be reunited, but they won't be iN Erebor for two more chapters where the story will be more interesting. Till next time.