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Nice Egan – Yeah it'll take a while for him to be nice again I think. But yeah so much cuteness between those two.

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Rachetg – If I was lucky to find someone half as sweet as Kili was I'd never let him go!

What We Do For Love

Fira clutched Kili's hand nervously as they walked along the corridor. Had it been up to her they would have stayed in her room all night. But Kili had explained they needed to talk to the others – if anything just to give them the news of their courtship. Even though Fira had nodded in agreement her insides were churning like mad. Pressing one hand on her stomach she watched as Kili gently knocked on the door before opening it and poking his head round.

"Is Thorin here?" She heard him say. She heard one of the others mumble a response and Kili gave a small sigh. So Thorin had gone then. At least there was a small ray of sunshine. Kili gave her a hand a comforting squeeze.

"Fira?" At Balin's voice her legs shook, "We know you're there lass. Ye can come in. We won't bite."

At this encouragement Kili pushed the door open fully and before Fira could protest he led her inside. Keeping her head down she knew everyone was staring at her. Kili never let go of her hand the whole time and when they both sat down next to each other Fira couldn't stop herself. She leant against Kili who put a reassuring arm around her.

"Lass?"

At Dwalin's voice Fira cursed. Of all the dwarves to have to face it was him. However when she looked up she saw no hate in his eyes. No anger or rage. Instead he gave her a small nod.

"Are ye alright?"

Fira opened her mouth when she noticed Oin sitting beside her.

"Mind if I have a look at ye arms Fira?"

Nodding dumbly Fira drew her knees up to her chest as Oin quickly undid the back of her dress and pushed it off her shoulders and arms. At the sight of her scars the dwarves gave small gasps of horror and Fira lowered her gaze once more. Oin rubbed something onto the burns before getting to his feet – leaving Kili to do her dress back up. For a small while no one said anything and Fira licked her lips.

"Whatever you want to say or do…can you please just get it over with?"

Bofur chuckled, "Fira we don't want to hurt ye. We'd never dream of doing something like that."

"But…so you don't hate me?"

Everyone shook their heads and Fira looked over at Kili who smiled at her. Fili sighed.

"Are we shocked? Yes. Do we hate you? Absolutely not. Fira we understand why you didn't tell us this and we certainly don't blame you for it. I'd have kept quiet if it was me."

"I told you," Kili whispered. Nodding Fira found herself relaxing slightly as Ori leaned forward.

"What's it like? When you're a dragon?"

Fira blushed at the question. Glancing around she saw everyone leaning forward eagerly. Kili subtly stroked her palm and she sighed.

"It's…amazing. I'm still me and yet I see my reflection or my shadow and there's this amazing creature staring back at me. When I'm flying," she could feel the tears building up, "I feel like nothing can hurt me. That I'm indestructible."

"I'd love to see you as a dragon," Kili whispered. Fira gave a small gulp and his face fell.

"I meant…I didn't mean to upset you. I was just saying I bet you'd look amazing."

Fira leant her head on his shoulder as a small cloud came over his face. The others were talking amongst themselves now and she still couldn't believe how easily they were taking this news. True she hadn't told them everything. But maybe she wouldn't need to now?

"What is it Kili?"

He sighed, "How long to Dragonborns live for?"

"About a thousand years or so. Pure Dragonborns do anyway. I don't know about me. I guess because I'm half dwarf I'll only have a few hundred years left. Why?"

Kili shook his head, "Me and Fili are the youngest in this company. He's eighty two and I'm seventy seven."

"So? Kili if I were to translate my age into dwarven years I'm pretty much the same age as you."

Kili gripped her hand, "But we don't live as long as you do. You'll outlive me. You'll outlive me by a long time," he took a deep breath.

"I just can't bear the idea of you being alone. Without me."

Fira sighed, "Kili…that's far into the future. Anything could happen before then. For all we know Gandalf might know a way to change things."

Kili nodded and Fira's attention was drawn to the lack of Thorin's presence.

"Err…what am I going to do about Thorin?"

The others all froze at this. Balin sighed.

"Well at the minute he, Gandalf and Bilbo are with Lord Elrond – talking about the map. When he comes back I'll try and talk to him."

Fira gave a small nod, "What if he doesn't listen?"

"He won't be able to kick you out," Fili interjected with a smile, "Not unless he wants Kili gone as well."

Everyone frowned at this and Fira caught sight of Kili blushing. Fili glanced at them and then back to the others before rolling his eyes.

"C'mon. You're telling me I'm the only one who's noticed? Look at them. Look at their hair!"

The others did so and as all eyes landed on her courting braid Fira shuffled closer to Kili. Bofur began laughing whilst Dwalin got to his feet and pulled Fira to hers.

"And there was me thinking I'd have to put up with you two blushing at each other all the way to Erebor!"

Fira gasped as the dwarf hugged her. She was aware of Fili hugging his brother and when Dwalin let go she took Fili's hand.

"I'm very happy for you Fira," he hugged her close, "Just…don't hurt him."

Fira nodded as more guilt began to settle. Fili kissed her forehead before Kili took her by the hand and placed a thick kiss on her lips. As the cheers and wolf whistles rang through her head Fira smiled before they both broke apart.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything"

Everyone froze at Thorin's voice and Kili instantly pushed Fira towards Fili. Thorin eyed them both and Fira bit her lip – waiting for the backlash to arrive. But instead Thorin fixed his gaze on Kili.

"Might I have a word? In private." He shot Fira a glance. Kili nodded but not before taking Fira's hand and kissing it. As he followed his uncle Fira was aware of Fili sitting her down and placing a blanket over her shoulders.

"Everything will work out Fira. Just you wait."

As he followed his uncle out into the corridor Kili fought the urge to start yelling. He knew if he wanted this to work he'd need to hold his tongue and let his uncle get his rant out of the way first.

"Kili."

"Uncle."

Thorin sighed before shaking his head.

"This…thing between you and Fira. It can't continue."

"And why not?"

Thorin raised an eyebrow, "You know perfectly well why! She lied to us all! Besides you are a prince. She is little more than hybrid."

Kili's eyes flashed at the slur, "Mind what you say about her Thorin. I'm still angry at what you made her do to herself earlier."

To his surprise a look of shame crossed Thorins face.

"Yes. Yes that was wrong of me. I was too blind by anger to see reason and I shall be offering my apologies to her," his face hardened, "But, that aside, you cannot court her Kili."

Clenching his fists Kili forced himself to remain calm.

"Why should I listen to you?"

"Because I am your king and I am your uncle," Thorin whispered, "I want what's best for you Kili."

"Really?" Folding his arms Kili shook his head, "Thorin there is nothing you can do that will stop me courting her. If you send her away I will go with her. Should you try and separate us nothing will stop me from getting back to her."

"Kili…these feelings you think you have for her…"

"Think!" Kili threw his arms out wide, "Uncle I am in love with her! And she is in love with me. I never dreamed I would be so lucky to meet a girl who loved me for who I am."

Thorin rubbed his temples, "Kili, I know things have been hard on you in the past but…"

"No Thorin you don't know. You haven't had people calling you a mongrel and a tree shaggers son. You haven't been made to feel an inch tall because you use a bow. You haven't had girls laugh at you behind your back because you have no beard," Kili blinked back his tears, "But Fira? Thorin when I first met her I knew she was the most beautiful girl I would ever see. And I thought that she wouldn't give me the time of day. But I was so wrong and for that I am eternally thankful. She loves me and I am not going to give her up just because your prejudice is making you blind."

Thorin narrowed his eyes, "Kili you aren't even of age yet. You do not understand what love is. You think I've never loved a girl? But there is a huge difference between your One and a slut who just wants to spread her legs for you."

Any attempt at reason vanished from Kili's mind. Cursing he swung at Thorin, hitting him in the jaw. His uncle staggered backwards and Kili shook out his aching hand.

"How dare you!" He hissed, "Fira is my world Thorin. If you can't accept that then fine. But I won't just abandon her."

Turning on his heel Kili opened the door and forced himself to walk calmly in the other room. He noticed several of the company hurriedly sitting down and he knew they would have heard most of the conversation. Glancing over he saw Fira and Fili sitting close together. Fira had curled up into a small ball and Fili was whispering something in her ear. Shaking his head Kili ignored the glances from the others and knelt down beside Fira – drawing her against him. Kili rubbed her back – well aware that Thorin had now entered the room. He kissed Fira's hair.

"How much did you hear?"

She gave a small nod, "Most of it. He really hates me doesn't he?"

Kili shushed her, "It doesn't matter my love. I'm not going to let anything separate us."

Fira nodded before yawning and Kili could feel his own eyes starting to shut. Moving so his back was against the wall he stretched his legs out.

"Get some sleep love."

She nodded and got to her feet when Kili grabbed her hand.

"Where are you going?"

"To my room."

He shook his head, "Please…I…I want you here. With me. So I can keep you safe."

She rolled her eyes before smiling and lying down with her head in his lap. He removed his coat and pulled it over her body before wrapping the blanket around her to keep her warm. As Fira took her hands in his Kili knew he had that embarrassing smile on his face. Running his fingers through her hair Kili glanced up at Thorin.

"We will be leaving at first light," his uncle said, "So we should get some rest whilst we can."

At this the others didn't hesitate to lie down and get some sleep. As his brother sat down beside him Kili gently kissed Fira's forehead.

"Kili?"

"Hmm?" Looking up at his brother Kili knew he was blushing. Fili smiled at Fira.

"Took you long enough didn't it?"

Kili nodded, "Are you…happy for me Fee?"

Fili put and arm around him and hugged him close.

"Of course I am you idiot! You deserve to find your One far more than any of us do. Fira has been in love with you from day one Kili. I'm just shocked it took you forever to realise it."

Nodding Kili looked down at his One. He knew the quest was going to get even harder and possibly far more dangerous. If anything happened to Fira..?

"Kili?"

"I think…I think Fira should stay in Rivendell," Kili whispered. He couldn't risk Fira overhearing this. Fili bit his lip and Kili sighed.

"If she got hurt or… I couldn't live with myself. But here she's safe."

"And when she wakes up tomorrow and finds us gone?"

Kili shook his head, "I'll take her back to her room and write her a letter explaining everything. I just…I just want her safe."

Fili nodded, "You really are in love with her aren't you?"

Kili nodded, "Yes I am."

Fili settled down on the ground and shut his eyes. Smiling fondly at the sight Kili gently got to his feet and scooped Fira up in his arms. He knew she would be angry when she found him gone but hopefully she would understand his reasoning.

Hopefully.

Fira woke long before the sun was up. She knew she should have been surprised to find herself back in her room at Rivendell. But because she had overheard Kili and Fili's conversation she knew exactly why she was here. Glancing at her bedside table she saw her hair clasp next to a small envelope with her name on it. She didn't have to open it to know who had sent it. Throwing her blankets off Fira eased herself out of her dress and into her newly washed travel clothes. Hurriedly sheathing her weapons Fira looked over to see her pack by her bed. She had no extra food but she knew the company would have stolen some from the kitchens. Stuffing Kili's letter and the hair slide into her jacket pocket she shouldered her back before slipping out into the corridor. Even though she knew the dwarves weren't leaving until dawn she still hurried towards the entrance of Rivendell; all the while trying to control the anger running through her body.

How could they leave her like this?

How could Kili just abandon her here?

Shaking her head Fira was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't realise she was at her destination until she almost fell down the steps. Biting her lips she hurried down them and tapped her hand against her leg.

"Morning."

Fira jumped at the voice. Turning round she realised it was the elf that had saved Fili's life. Like her the elf was packed and wearing travel clothes similar to hers only they were green – and bigger. Fira gave her a small smile.

"I don't think we've actually met. I'm Fira."

"The elf nodded, "Mithiel."

"What…err…what are you doing here?"

The elf opened her mouth when they was a sharp intake of breath behind them. Mithiel turned around whilst Fira folded her arms. The company hurried down the steps and she sought out Kili's face. As expected he looked very nervous. However Fira noticed that Thorins rage - and Fili's stare – was being directed at Mithiel.

"What do you think you are doing here?" Thorin growled. Mithiel raised an eyebrow.

"Gandalf told me to come. He said he needed to stay behind and I was to join you to make sure you don't get into any more danger," she tapped the hilt of her sword, "I should say right now if you try and leave without me I will have a small party of scouts after you before you've moved three feet."

Fira knew Thorin wasn't happy about this. However he simply bowed.

"Every well, Balin will get you a contract drawn up later on tonight."

Pushing past her he and the others began marching off. Fira meanwhile watched as Fili and Kili stayed at the back. The elf gave Fili a small nod before turning and following the others. As Fili hurried after her Fira was aware of Kili hurrying to her side as they walked.

"Fira…" he licked his lips and Fira shook her head.

"Save it Kili. Right now I don't want you near me."

Quickening her pace she hurried until she was alongside Ori and Bilbo. Blinking back her tears Fira tried to take deep breaths.

She had been sent to kill this company. Now she had a feeling she needed to protect them.

So some stuff happened here. Even though I get Kili's reasons I'd be a bit pissed if I was in Fira's shoes. And yeah…I think Thorin has forgotten how to be nice it seems. Let me know what you all think and for those who are interested my Fili/OC fic will be going up at some point tomorrow xxxx