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Bleeding Blue Kunoichi – I've done that with fanfics before so don't worry! Yeah I wanted to make it a bit different from my other quest story so I didn't bore people.

Reader-anonymous-writer – Happy you are still enjoying it.

Nice Egan – I do feel bad for Bard…as for Thorin going crazy you'll have to see.

Rachetg – I always thought Alfred had a sadistic streak that never got looked at. And yes of course Fili will want to kill him.

Miracles and Confessions

Everyone froze. Fira just watched as Fili collapsed onto the floor; coughing up blood.

Then Kili began screaming.

"FILI!"

Fira grabbed his hands but he tore himself free and sank by Fili's shaking form.

"Fili? Oh Mahal please! Please not him!"

Kneeling down beside Kili, Fira watched as Mithiel turned Fili onto his back. He screamed in pain and she wondered if she had been like this back at Beorns. Rubbing Kili's back she bit her lip. He had been forced to watch the two people he loved both suffer agonising pain whilst all he could do was sit and wait. She could tears springing to his eyes as he grabbed Fili's hand. Fili coughed up more blood and Fira watched Mithiel undo the bandage on his leg.

"FILI!"

Fira wasn't angry when Thorin pushed her to one side. She watched the kings face go from pale to white. Glancing up she could see the other company members staring at the scene in horror. Fili screamed in pain and Fira jumped to her feet; running towards the Master.

"Help him! Please just help him!"

The Master paused and if she was a foot taller Fira would have punched him.

"He's going to die!"

That did it. The Master nodded and began moving back up the steps. Hurrying back to the others Fira watched on as Kili picked up Fili's convulsing body in his arms. As he and Oin followed the Master into the house Fira wanted to go with him. She wanted to comfort him. But she also knew he needed to be with his brother right now. Mithiel rubbed her shoulder before following and for a second Fira wondered if Thorin would do the same. However the King shook his head.

"Thorin…if ye want to go with them…" Balin said softly.

"I won't be able to help him," Thorin wiped his eyes, "And…and I don't think I just sit and watch him suffer. Besides; he has to two people he needs right now."

Fira nodded and as tears dripped down her face she felt someone put an arm around her. Bofur smiled weakly.

"He'll be fine lass. Mithiel will ensure that."

Nodding Fira said nothing as the rest of the Master's men ushered them into the house.

Kili couldn't run fast enough. One of the Masters servants showed them into a small room with two beds in it. Laying Fili down on one of them Kili tried to not flinch as his brother turned over and threw up more blood. Pushing him onto his back Kili hurried to take Fili's coat off.

"Kili he'll be fine."

Kili shook his head at the healers words, "First Fira and now Fili! I can't…I can't lose him Oin!"

"Kili!"

Turning round Kili watched as Mithiel ran into the room. Already she was rolling her arms up.

"I'm not letting him die! I promise you that."

Kili nodded, "Can I do anything?"

"Get some cold water and keep him cool."

Kili looked at where she had pointed. He almost tripped up over his boots in his hurry to grab the bowl. Bringing it back to the bed he placed the cold cloth on Fili's forehead. Fili buckled and Kili couldn't help but watch in awe as Mithiel pinned him down.

"We need Kingsfoil!" She gasped. Using one hand to keep the cloth steady Kili used his other to stop Fili from kicking out at Oin as the healer examined the wound.

"I wish he'd have said something," Oin sighed, "then he might not be in this state."

Clenching his fists Kili tried not to blame Thorin. It's not like his uncle had wanted this to happen. But he knew Thorin was the reason Fili had kept quiet. He hadn't wanted to appear weak in front of him. Besides; the real person to blame was miles away by now.

"Oin go and find someone who lives here and ask if they have any Kingsfoil."

Nodding Oin placed a hand on Kili's shoulder.

"Will ye be alright?"

Nodding Kili let his tears fall, "Just hurry up."

As Oin left Kili watched Mithiel. Even though she appeared calm he could see the fear in her eyes. Her hands shook as she examined the arrow wound in his thigh.

"Mithiel..?"

She opened her mouth when Fili convulsed again. This time Kili had to use both arms to help pin him down.

"Just hang in there Fili. Just hang in for a bit longer brother."

Fili glanced at him but Kili knew his brother didn't recognise him. Nodding Fili's eyes flickered shut and his head lolled. Had it not been for the rise and fall of his chest Kili would have assumed Fili was dead.

"What do we do now?" His voice cracked. Mithiel shook her head.

"The only thing we can do. We wait."

Kili hated waiting. He always had. He could remember his fifth birthday. His mother had made him a cake and Kili could still remember sulking when he found out he had to wait until after dinner to have a slice.

Kili remembered having to wait at Rivendell for news of Fira. Those moments in the corridor when he had no idea if she would ever wake up.

But this..? This eclipsed them all.

Mithiel sat down on Fili's other side, gently talking to him and trying to force water down his throat. His brother no longer coughed up blood but he was convulsing more and more now. Every time Fili screamed Kili wanted to put his hands over his ears and block out the sound. But he forced himself through it. Every time he heard a noise he would run to the door – convinced Oin had arrived with the Kingsfoil that would save Fili's life. And every time he would slump back in his chair and wipe away his tears.

"Kili?"

Glancing up Kili could see Mithiel's tear stricken face. He hadn't even spared a thought for how much pain she would be in. She had never said anything but he knew she was in love with his brother. For her to see him like this would be agonising. Reaching over he took her hand.

"My brother is far stronger than this. He won't die Mithiel."

She nodded, "But if Oin doesn't get here in time..? Kili I can't…I can't lose him!"

Kili bit his lip as he looked at her. She was still covered in blood and bruises and he found it hard to believe they had only just rescued her from the Masters house. It seemed like days ago instead of just hours. Fili convulsed again and this time his scream was far worse than anything Kili had heard. Having Fira go through this had been horrible. To now see his brother in the same pain was horrific.

"KILI!"

At Oin's voice Kili expected to collapse. The healer burst through the door with a clump of something in his hand. Grabbing it Kili passed it to Mithiel who began mixing it in her hands. Pushing Fili's hair from his face Kili tried to keep composed as he stared into those glazed eyes.

"Fee look at me. Look at me brother. You'll be okay I promise."

"Ki…" Fili broke off with a pained cry and Kili bit his lip. Kissing his forehead he glanced at Mithiel. She nodded dumbly and began rubbing the mixture into the wound. Kili was already pinning Fili down along with Oin as his brother buckled and convulsed. He could hear Mithiel chanting but he wasn't really paying attention. All he was listening for was the sound of Fili's screams starting to quieten. As his brothers body stopped moving Kili let him go and sat back in his chair. Mithiel gave a small nod and Kili could see how much she was shaking as she bandaged his leg. Turning away from her Kili gave his brothers hand a squeeze.

"You scared us all there Fee," he whispered, "Mahal could you imagine if Mother was here. She'd throw a fit at you for giving her a heart attack."

Fili gave a weak nod before shutting his eyes. Kili smiled. His brother could sleep for the next week for all he cared. As long as he was alright.

"Fili?"

Leaning over Kili frowned at the pallor on Fili's face. Underneath the layer of sweat his brother was completely white. The rise and fall of his chest began to slow and Kili could feel himself shaking.

"Fili!"

He was aware of Mithiel running to his side. Grabbing his brothers hand Kili could do nothing more than shake his head as Fili's skin got colder and colder.

"Fee?"

He could do nothing but watch as his brother took his last breath.

Kili couldn't breathe. He could hear Mithiel's voice in his ear but he pushed it from his mind. All he could do was stare at the body of his brother in shock.

"No…no you…you're alright! You're not…you can't be..?"

"Kili…"

"NO!"

Tearing himself free from Mithiel Kili reached over and hugged his brother.

"Please don't do this Fee! Please don't leave me!"

Wiping he eyes he glared at Oin.

"You should have been here sooner!"

"Lad…" Oin shook his head and Kili could feel the rage bubbling through him.

"You should have been here sooner!"

Nodding Oin wiped his eyes as Kili sank to his knees. None of his nightmares had ever prepared him for this. He had never expected it to ever happen – at least not for another two hundred years.

"Fili don't…don't leave," his voice was hoarse, "Fili please don't leave!"

Drawing his knees to his chest he watched as Mithiel moved so she was standing on Fili's other side. She took his hand and gently stroked it before leaning down and kissing Fili's forehead.

"Thank you for rescuing me last night. I…I should have told you this a long time ago but I was too scared. Too scared to say that I love you."

More tears dripped down Kili's face at this. Mithiel burst into a fresh wave of tears and he wanted to go and hug her. To try and comfort her. But he couldn't move. He couldn't even breathe!

"I'd best go and tell Thorin," Oin's voice shook, "I'll give you both some time alone with him."

Kili nodded; he didn't try and think how his uncle would react.

And then Fili coughed.

Kili's head snapped up so suddenly it hurt! He could see the look of horror on Mithiel's face as Fili gave a weak cough. Jumping to his feet Kili pushed Fili's hair from his face.

"Fili?"

As Fili forced his eyes open Kili expected to cry. But instead he just hugged his brother close. As Mithiel wiped her tears away Kili turned to Oin who was staring in shock.

"What…what I said earlier…I thought…I mean…I'm sorry."

Oin smiled, "Lad it's okay."

He nodded, "I'll let the others know ye brothers alright."

As Oin left Kili moved back to Fili. He knew his brother would need a couple of days to rest but he didn't care. Fili wasn't dead. Fili hadn't left him!

"Kili?"

"Hmm?"

Mithiel bit her lip, "May I have some time alone with him?"

Kili didn't want to leave Fili. But equally he knew Mithiel loved his brother just as much as he did. Nodding he kissed Fili's forehead before moving towards the door. When he looked out into the corridor he saw the others staring at him. Forcing his head up Kili sought out Fira's face. As she moved towards him he grabbed her and held her tightly against him.

"Kili…"

"I love you so much!" His voice cracked, "Don't ever forget that!"

As she stood by Fili's bed Mithiel smiled down at him. He was still covered in sweat and his eyes kept flickering. She knew he'd need a good nights rest for his fever to go down. But he was out of immediate danger and that was a start. Biting her lip she thought back to her confession earlier. She prayed Kili kept quiet about what she had said. She wouldn't be able to live it down otherwise. Fili coughed again and as he forced his eyes open Mithiel could see he was still slightly dazed.

"Mith…Mithiel?"

Nodding Mithiel took his hand, "I'm here Fili. I'm here."

However Fili shook his head, "I need…I need to see her. To…tell her…"

He trailed off and Mithiel sighed.

"Get better. Then you can tell her."

As a tear trickled down Fili's cheek however she was stunned. Fili sighed.

"Can I ask you something?"

Mithiel paused. Fili clearly didn't realise who she was. Nodding she gave his hand a squeeze.

"Mithiel…do you think she could ever love me?"

Mithiel could do nothing but nod dumbly. Fili gave her a weak smile before shutting his eyes. Forcing herself not to cry Mithiel reached over and pulled the blanket over him.

"Get some sleep," she whispered.

Satisfied he would be fine she moved towards the door. She knew the others were waiting outside and when she got into the corridor she forced herself to smile.

"He's fine. Just sleeping."

Thorin nodded, "How long will it take for him to recover?"

Mithiel narrowed her eyes. However, Dwalin got there first.

"Don't tell me this is about the mountain?"

"We only have a few days until Durins day!" Thorin hissed, "I merely wish to know if he will recover in time to accompany us."

"You can't leave him behind!" Kili gaped, "Uncle this quest means everything to him!" He frowned.

"If you leave him behind then I stay with him."

"Kili…" Thorin shook his head but Mithiel knew he was fighting a losing battle. Kili clenched his fists.

"I belong with my brother Thorin. I always will."

Clearing her throat Mithiel watched as all eyes fell on her.

"A good nights rest will rid him of his fever. Then give him another day to recover and he should be fine."

Thorin nodded but Mithiel could see the anger on Kili's face. An anger she shared. When she first joined the company Fili and Kili were Thorin's priority. Not even the mountain came before them. To see the change scared her far more than it should have.

When he opened his eyes Fili gave a small hiss of pain as the wound in his leg throbbed. Trying to ignore it he forced himself to sit up in his bed as he did his best to remember what had happened. He could remember being in the square before the pain had been too much and he'd collapsed. Then it all went blank. He could remember hearing Kili screaming and Mithiel crying but that was about it.

Mithiel.

He needed to tell her the truth. Supposing he really did die and he never got a chance to tell her? Supposing she died! Fili clenched his fists at the very thought. He would tell her before they left Laketown. If he could walk he'd go and find her now. But he didn't even have to try and stand to know he was stuck in his bed for a while yet. As the door opened Fili watched his brother enter. Kili kept his head down and Fili wished more than anything he could go and hug him.

"Kili?"

His brother gave a small cry and Fili couldn't help his laugh. However he was soon groaning again when Kili all but tackled him in a hug.

"I thought you were dead! I thought you had died and I'd never see you again and I'd be left without my brother and I love you so much!"

Easing back Fili smiled at Kili who was trying to keep his tears down. He gave his hands a comforting squeeze.

"I'm never going to leave you Kili. No matter what happens."

Nodding Kili bit his lip, "I'm so sorry Fee. I should have been hit by that arrow not you."

"No Kili," Fili sighed, "You shouldn't have. I'd rather go through hours of the most excruciating pain than watch you suffer."

Kili nodded, "I'd better go and tell Mithiel you're awake."

Nodding Fili kissed Kili's forehead before sitting back in his bed. Kili moved towards the door and when he opened it Fili could see Mithiel standing in the corridor. He bit his lip when he saw the state of her. The blood had been cleaned from her face but she was still covered in cuts and bruises. By the looks of things she hadn't slept either. Kili nodded at them both.

"I'll see you in a bit Fee."

Nodding Fili couldn't bring himself to speak as Mithiel entered. He moved over on the bed so she could sit down on it.

"How do you feel?"

He nodded, "My leg still hurts…but I'm alive at least."

He might have said it with a smile but Mithiel's face crumpled. More tears fell and Fili reached over to take her hand.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to upset you."

She nodded and he bit his lip. Before he could decide against it he gently stroked her cheek; unable to stop himself from flinching at the cuts.

"I'll kill him for that," he seethed, "I swear upon my sword."

Mithiel said nothing and moved his hand away.

"Do you remember anything?"

Her question came as a shock and he shook his head truthfully. Mithiel gave a small nod at this and Fili sighed. He had to tell her now before he completely bottled it.

"Mithiel…I need to tell you something."

As she gazed at him he knew he was blushing.

"I should have told you this before now, but I was too scared of how you would react. But now… now I know I have to tell you the truth."

He took her hands and smiled.

"You are so special to me. Much more than I could have ever hoped for. I can't even picture my life without you in it."

Trailing off he shook his head.

"I…I don't really know what I'm meant to say. I imagine I'm meant to come out with some big declaration of how I feel. But I just can't find the words. There are no words that describe what you mean to me."

Sensing he was rambling Fili took a deep breath.

"I am completely and utterly in love with you."

Mithiel said nothing and Fili sighed. He should have known she didn't love him. Why would she? Mithiel shook her head and Fili could she was shaking.

"I always thought…" she licked her lips, "I thought I was deluding myself. I believed you could never love me. A half breed without any dwarvish blood in her body. I always assumed you had a girl back home. Why wouldn't you? That my feelings could never be reciprocated."

"Meaning…?" Fili couldn't help his smile and Mithiel gave a small giggle.

"I love you. I am so in love with you Fili that…"

He broke her off with a kiss.

Well that was a much better chapter for you all wasn't it? I figured you deserved it after everything. And FINALLY Fili and Mithiel got together. But now we come closer to the arriving at Erebor and Smaug! Let me know what you think xxxx