Summary: The Council has some unpleasant news for Thorin and Bilbo gets some surprising news

Disclaimer: I own nothing. This is fiction

Happy News?

Thorin was finally out of his sick bed and the first place he has to go is a Council meeting. Not that he wasn't happy to be back ruling Erebor. At the end of the day, this was the kingdom he had nearly died for and he loved it. Although, the meetings were a bit boring. He smiled at Kilor as his friend sat beside him.

"To start, we shall all welcome our King back from death's door. And rest assured my Lord, we are searching night and day for the one who tried to kill you."

"Thank you Kilor, thank you Councillors. I have been fille din on everything I have missed, so we may continue from where the last meeting left off."

"actually Thorin, we do have something new on the agenda today."

"Hm, and what is that Lord Jardun?"

"It is about your heir. Or rather your lack of one."

Thorin bristled. This was not what he wanted to be talking about. He would rather talk about the elves than talk about his lack of a child.

"With all due respect, I haven't exactly been in child making form the past little while."

Kilor hurried to calm his friend.

"And we understand that Thorin, we do. Sadly, the people don't. Rumours are spreading."

"What sort of rumours?"

"Well, people are questioning your relationship. Bazani has been moved to the Rooms of the Second Wife, while Bilbo resides in your rooms. They are wondering if you can even father children."

"Of course I can!"

"Then we must prove this. Thorin, my friend, I am sorry. But if Bazani is not pregnant by Durin's day next, then we have no choice but to give your throne to Dain."

Damn the laws. Thorin knew that he had to father a child with Bazani, but he was not attracted to her in any way. And then there was the guilt. Thorin knew that Bilbo understood what he had to do, but Thorin could not lie with Bazani without feeling like he was betraying Bilbo. And he had tried. Each time, Thorin was ashamed to say that he failed. Bilbo would appear in his head and Thorin, overcome with guilt, would quickly climb off Bazani. Damn it! He had to father an heir with that woman. But how could he? Thorin had to talk to Bilbo. The future of Erebor depended on this.

Bilbo walked from the healing rooms in a daze. He couldn't believe it. He had just been told that he was pregnant. Bilbo knew he had to keep this to himself for a little while. Valar, if Bazani found out that he was with child. And before her! She would try to kill him. And this time she would not fail. Bilbo would admit that he was scared. He knew he had to tell Thorin. And the Company. They would come up with some way to protect him. But for know? A smile broke out on Bilbo's face. For now, he was going to return to his rooms, have a cup of tea and think of the life he'll have with his husband and his child.

Dearest Father,

I need you in Erebor! The king continues to ignore me for this Hobbit. Father, I admit that I do not know what to do. My first plan failed. I am lucky that the King knows he needs me, else I would be dead. Or banished, I do not which I would hate more. Father, I do this because I love our King. You know this,it is why you offered me to him when he was searching for a wife. I must be rid of this annoying Hobbit! I beg you father, please come to Erebor and help me. With you and you power by my side, I know there is noting I cannot do. I eagerly wait for your reply (and hopefully your arrival in our beautiful kingdom).

With all my love, your daughter,

Bazani Ironquarry

A/N Done. R&R please. Next chapter, we meet Bazani's father and Bilbo and Thorin share their news