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Arianna Le Fay – Things will get better I promise. I'm not making a sequel but we have a while to go before this story ends.

Thatgirl2002 – I think it's more trying to cope emotionally with everything that has happened.

Raeshell – I think she was just overwhelmed by everything and lashed out.

Rachetg – Things will get better soon I promise.

Nice Egan – Alfred is stupid full stop. And yes Thorin has a LOT of work to do on that score.

A Difficult Decision

It was another hour before she woke up. Kili himself had only just woken from a nap to feel the woman in his arms moving slightly. Hurriedly sitting up he hovered his hands over her shoulders in case he needed to keep her still. He'd heard her screams too many times already. He couldn't hear them again.

"Fira?"

She forced her eyes open and to his surprise she smiled up at him.

"Kili."

Out of habit she moved to sit up when Kili suddenly eased her back down. Fira bit her lips and wrung her hands together.

"I wanted…"

Kili couldn't contain his grin when he saw what she was staring at. Fira didn't hide her tears as she held her hand up to see the ring.

"But…Kili how did you find it?"

"A bit of help…and a lot of luck," he admitted, "I told you I'd bring it back."

Fira smiled and Kili took her hand, kissing the ring.

"Now are you going to be an idiot and start all that talk about me taking the ring back? Or must I propose to you again to make you see the truth?"

Giggling Fira shook her head, "No. Kili I don't know why I said that. I don't know why I said a lot of thing earlier. I was just…I don't know. I was tired and angry," she narrowed her eyes.

"You still aren't completely forgiven for drugging me you know."

He gave a small nod, "I know. I'm sorry Fira. I should have trusted you and believed in you. But I let my feelings for you blind me. I treated you as though you were nothing and I'm so so sorry."

Smiling Fira squeezed his hand, "I know."

Kili could have stayed like that forever if he had the choice. However at that exact moment he heard Fili clear his throat behind him.

"The other wondered if they could see her for a bit?"

Glancing at Fira Kili smiled and nodded. Fili hurried off whilst Fira sighed.

"Can't I sit up for a bit? Please?"

"Oin told you to rest," Kili whispered, "We don't know how long it will take for your back to heal."

"Just for a few minutes. I've been lying here long enough. It's bad enough my legs are broken. Please Kili."

He sighed, "You know I can't resist that look."

"What look?" she gave him an innocent smile. Shaking his head Kili got to his feet and moved towards her back. He held Fira under her arms.

"On three just sit up. Three!"

She did so and Kili had anticipated the cry of pain. She wasn't screaming at least but when he saw her face he had a feeling she'd forced herself not to. Fira took deep breaths.

"Please tell me this isn't permanent?"

"No," Kili kissed her neck, "You'll be well again soon."

"Fira!"

At Mithiel's voice Kili stood back to let the company in. As expected Thorin was nowhere to be seen. Keeping beside Fira to help support her the companies endless chatter washed straight over his head. All he could do was stare at Fira and the beaming smile on her face.

Lying back down Fira gave a small grunt as her back stung again. Oin had assured her it wouldn't last beyond a few weeks. Her legs and hips were a different matter. Her pelvis was broken along with both thigh bones. Her knees were fine – somehow – and her lower legs were just suffering from torn muscles. It still meant at least two months of not being able to walk. Pushing that thought from her mind she glanced at to see Kili entering the tent. Unable to stop her smile Fira reached out for him. He took her hand and pressed it to his lips.

"How are you?"

"Tired," she admitted, "I'd forgotten how…full on the company could be sometimes."

Kili laughed. But as his usual grin was replaced with a sombre expression Fira could feel hr chest tighten.

"Kili?"

"I…I wanted to ask you something?" Kili stroked her hand; keeping his eyes fixed on her face.

"How would you feel about living somewhere else for a few months? Just until you're healed."

Fira had no answer. Instead she glanced towards the tent flap where she could hear the others talking to each other.

"Is this about Thorin?"

She knew Kili wanted to deny it. However he gave in and nodded.

"Yes. Well not entirely…but mostly yes."

"Kili…"

"Fira I don't trust him!" Kili burst out, "He could have killed you earlier! He told me he's giving most of the gold to the people of Laketown but what if that isn't enough. I can't stay at Erebor and fear for your safety every five minutes. I want to be somewhere where I know you'll be safe!"

He stopped and sighed to himself. Fira said nothing as Kili composed himself before carrying on.

"I did mean it about you though. I don't think Erebor is the best place for you to rest right now. So much needs to be done. I daren't think about how much rebuilding we'll need to do," he squeezed her hand.

"Also; when things settle down I'll be a prince again. I'll have to sit through council meetings and have more lessons and training and everything! I just…I want to spend some time with you. You and only you. I want to get the privacy that other couples get to have. I want to wake up and know I'll only be spending time with you! I think we've earned that Fira. So…"

As he trailed off Fira glanced down at herself.

"If you don't want to then I understand. I just…I thought maybe it would be nice to be by ourselves for a bit."

"Where would we go?"

Kili gave her a cheeky grin, "I haven't gotten that far in the plan. I was waiting to hear your answer."

Nodding Fira turned away from Kili. In many ways he was right. They did deserve some time together. They might have been together since leaving Bag End but they were always with the others. And it's not like they had been resting either. Escaping trolls and goblins and orcs to name a few. Fira smiled to herself. She did want to spend time with Kili. Be with him without worrying about anyone else.

"Fira?"

She nodded, "I think it's a lovely idea but…Kili you said yourself; you're a prince now. Don't you need to stay? I mean won't they expect you to?"

"I doubt it," Kili snorted, "Fili's the heir not me. Besides I think the others will want us to be together for a bit. It's not like we're never coming back. Once you're fully healed we'll return. I just…I want you to be somewhere quiet and peaceful. I want you to be somewhere safe."

Fira took his hand, "In that case we'd best let the others know we're planning a little trip."

Grinning Kili leaned down and kissed the corner of her mouth. He drew away and Fira raised an eyebrow.

"You missed."

Kili said nothing; instead kissing her gently, "I never miss."

"Kee," Fili blinked back his tears, "Kee you can't leave. Not now."

Kili sighed and rubbed his forehead.

"I'm not going forever Fili. Just until Fira is better. We need to go. I don't know how I can make you understand that."

His brother sighed and Kili glanced at the others. All of them were staring at him in shock. However Kili noted several of them were giving him small nods.

"But what about when mother and the others arrive?" Fili whispered, "What about all the work that needs to be done here?"

"I know," Kili rubbed his brothers good arm, "I know Fee. But I don't have a choice. Fira needs complete rest and she can't get that here. I'm going to look after her. I want to look after her. She needs to be my priority now Fee. You must see that?"

"No I do," Fili shut his eyes before opening them again.

"I guess I'm just being selfish. After almost eighty years being apart for a few months…it doesn't seem right."

"I'll be back before you know it," Kili grinned, "Besides with Mithiel around you won't even notice I'm gone."

"Rubbish," Fili sniffed as he pulled Kili in for a hug.

"I'm so proud of you Kee. Mother will be as well. And father."

Blushing Kili stepped back to stare at the others. Narrowing his eyes he realised Thorin wasn't among them. He had assumed his uncle had waited outside during Fira's visit. But it seemed Thorin had vanished.

"Has anyone seen uncle?" Kili bit his lip, "He needs to know."

Fili shook his head and narrowed his eyes.

"Is this just about Fira Kee?"

"Well…some of it is," Kili ignored the glances being sent his way.

"I just…what he could have done to Fira…I need time to try and get over it. She needs time. I want to forgive him. I still love him. But I just want to get away from everything that's happened recently. I know I'm being selfish."

"No," Fili shook his head, "No you aren't. You and Fira deserve this more than anyone here. Trust me on that."

Nodding Kili turned as he heard someone clearing their throat. As Thorin stepped up to him he was aware of the others backing away. His uncle reached out a hand before pulling back.

"I overheard what you said to Fili," Thorin's voice sounded hoarse, "Where will you both go?"

"We don't know," Kili admitted, "Fira suggested asking Beorn if we could stay with him for a bit."

Thorin nodded, "I'll tell Thranduil you'll be going through Mirkwood. I doubt he try and stop you but you never know."

Kili smiled; touched that Thorin was allowing him to do this.

"We won't be long. A few months at the most. And we'll keep in touch I promise."

"Kili you deserve this. You and Fira deserve this luxury after all you've been through. I know I'm partly to blame. I just hope I can do enough one day to earn your forgiveness."

"I hope so to," Kili reached out and placed a hand on Thorin's shoulder.

"You're my uncle and I still love you."

Thorin smiled before stepping back, "I'll find Beorn for you. In the meantime go and see Fira."

"He needs no encouraging on that score!" Bofur grinned. Blushing Kili hurried back into the tent; his ears going red from all the wolf whistles outside.

It wasn't hard to know when Beorn had arrived. Glancing over his shoulder Kili smiled as the giant skin changer moved towards Fira's bed. She forced herself to sit up; gasping in pain. Kili wasted no time in moving round and gently rubbing the area in question. Oin had told him it would ease the pain. Beorn smiled and Kili could see tears in his eyes.

"It's good to see you well little fawn."

Fira grinned, "Thank you for saving him from Azog. If I had lost him…" she shuddered and Kili kissed her cheek.

"He saved us both Fira."

"I know. But you're more important."

"Fira stop it!"

Beorn chuckled, "That's a discussion I'd love to see. But I'm told you want to see me."

"Yes," Kili wrung his hands nervously. He was in many ways talking to someone who was Fira's adopted big brother. He knew Beorn had Fira's safety and well-being at heat and Kili hoped that was enough to get the skin changer to agree to his proposal.

"Fira and I…we want to get away from Erebor for a bit. I want her to be able to heal in peace. We were wondering if we could live with you for a few months."

He was surprised when Beorn nodded straight away.

"Of course. You may have Fira's room. I'd like to see her again. And not just as a flying visit."

Fira smiled, "Thank you."

"When do you plan to leave?"

"We don't know," Kili admitted, "In a week. Maybe two. It depends how long things take. Bodies still need to be found, Fira still needs to remain here for a bit."

Beorn nodded, "I will wait for you."

He got up to go before glancing back to Kili.

"I see you're more than just courting?"

At the ring Fira nodded and Kili blushed.

"I'll treat her well I swear."

"I know you will," Beorn smiled down, "I was just going to say that Fira considers my home her home. I wish you to know that it is yours now as well should you wish it."

"I…thank you," Kili couldn't help his bow. He had never expected Beorn to treat him that way. The skin changer nodded in approval and left. Kili watched him go; aware of Fira snuggling up to him.

"That was unexpected," he admitted. Fira nodded.

"Have you told the others?"

"Yes. They're happy for us. Fili took some convincing but they won't try and stop us."

"Are you sure you want this," Fira blinked at him, "If this is just for me then just say."

"Fira I want this," Kili held her hands, "I want to spend some time with you and relax while we have the chance. I want to be able to enjoy life before I'm forced into the role of a prince."

Fira winked at him, "I don't know…think of who you'll have as your princess."

Kili grinned; leaning in to kiss her.

So now we're going to move towards some more happiness and fluff…or are we? I wanted Fira and Beorn to have some more time together given they're past together. Let me know what you think xxx