Summary: Bazani's father arrives, Bilbo battles his morning sickness and Thorin makes an announcement to the Council
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Legalities and Answers
Thorin looked at the council. Six weeks had passed and he had an important announcement to make to them. He stood from his chair, clearing his throat, making sure he had the Council's full attention.
"I know that you have been concerned about my heir, or lack thereof. However, I am afraid to say that after six weeks of trying, Bazani is not pregnant."
The Council muttered to each other, clearly displeased.
"How often did you try?"
"I bed her every night. We have spoken to Oin and tried what he recommended, yet nothing."
"Then King Thorin, you must write to Dain and have him prepare to take the throne, unless a miracle occurs within the next two weeks."
"I will. You may leave."
As the last member of the Council walked out the door, Thorin fell to hs knees. He had sacrificed so much to get this damn throne and now, because he couldn't get someone pregnant, he was going to lose it. Thorin chuckled to himself,wiping the tears off his face. Bilbo is right, dwarven laws are ridiculous.
Bilbo left the healer's room, carrying the tonic Oin assured him would help his morning sickness. It was quite bad, Bilbo threw up as soon as he woke. And the food he could eat was very limited. Usually only greens (much to the disgust of his husband). He growled as he saw Bazani and her father walk down the halls. The elder Ironquarry had arrived in Erebor that morning and Bilbo would bet the entire Erebor treasury that her was here to cause trouble.
"Bilbo, you remember my father?"
"Of course I do. Lord Ironquarry, I hope Erebor lives up to it's reputation."
"And then some. Of course, there are some unsightly things going on here, but that shall be dealt with in time. I hope."
Bilbo stiffened as Balgrim's eyes, full of disgust, ran up and down his body. Bazani saw the vial in his arms and tutted.
"Bilbo, I do hope your not getting ill. Why, if you got sick, I fear my husband would no idea what to do with himself."
Bilbo grinned, knowing this was the perfect time to reveal his news.
"Actually, Bazani it's not an illness, it's pregnancy."
Bazani paled. Mahal be damned, the little hobbit was pregnant? Bilbo smirked, glad that he had finally gotten a reaction out of the woman. He knew that she was not pregnant after all this time. He also knew that she was taking herbs to stop pregnancy, hoping to spend more time with Thorin. Bilbo was not impressed. Thorin was his lover. Thorin loved him, not this silly little girl! THe sooner she realized that, the easier it would be for her to let go and lead a normal life, maybe even with another dwarf.
"Well, I am needed in the library. Ori found a book he just has to show me. Lord Ironquarry, my Queen."
With a bow towards Bazani, Bilbo left the two dwarves in the hall.
"Father, he's pregnant."
"I know my child. That makes things more difficult, but not impossible. Have no fear, soon the hobbit will be gone and you shall be the only one at Thorin's side."
Ori re-read the sentence in front of him, excitement running through his veins.
"Bilbo, Balin, I think I found something."
Balin and Bilbo put down their own books on dwarven law and went to Ori. Reading through these books, Bilbo was thankful the laws of the Shire were so simple. Dwarven law was stupidly complicated and based on, what Bilbo thought was, a ridiculous honour system.
"Ori, what have ye found laddie? Can it help Bilbo and Thorin?"
"I think so. There is one way for the second wife's child to become heir to the throne."
"And? What is it?"
"Bilbo has to defeat Bazani in comabt."
A/N Done. R&R please. Sorry about the delay with these chatpter. My internet went on Tuesday morning. Next chapter, Thorin has some understandable concerns about Bilbo fighting and the Ironquarry family plans.