Bangbaby731 – Aww! Yes I have got another Kili fic planned.

RocketRaccoonGirl83 – I'd be scared as well. And I can't answer that because spoilers!

Nice Egan – This is the last horrible thing they'll go through I promise. And Fili and Mithiel will be appearing in this chapter so don't worry.

KashinaKairi – Hopefully this 'more' will satisfy you.

Thatgirl2002 – She might die. She might not. As for the baby's sex I'm keeping it a secret.

The First Complication

Three Months Later

Gently caressing her stomach with one hand Fira gripped Kili's with the other. They were sat in a quiet corner of the great hall; away from prying eyes. They needn't have worried though. Everyone else was busy staring at the dancing figures of Fili and Mithiel. Fira smiled to herself. She could remember the nerves on Mithiel's face as she'd walked down the aisle. How Fili had needed to repeat his vows because he'd been stuttering so much first time around.

"They're so happy," Kili kissed her neck. Fira nodded.

"They deserve it."

"I know," Kili dropped her hand and reached up to run several curls of her hair through his fingers.

"Very early during the quest I was talking to Fili about you," he winked at her, "about how beautiful you were and how much I cared about you. He told me he was jealous that I had those feelings for a girl. He honestly believed he would never find his One."

"Bet you couldn't stop rubbing it in when he discovered he was wrong."

Kili nodded, "I was so happy for him. Fili deserves to have someone who loves him. Someone who will stick by him."

Kissing his cheek Fira rested her head on Kili's shoulders. The music was steadily coming to an end and as Fili and Mithiel finished their dance she could see the love in their eyes. Fili kissed Mithiel gently before pulling her off the floor and towards her and Kili. Sitting up Fira rubbed her stomach. The whole of Erebor knew she was pregnant. But only Dis and the company knew how dangerous it was. As Fili sat Mithiel down Fira beamed at the pair.

"How does it feel?"

Mithiel shook her head, "I don't know! The same? Should it feel different?"

Fira shook her head, "When I married Kili I didn't feel different. But then the next morning I woke up beside him and realised that was what my life would be like from now on. And I was so happy."

Fira turned to see Kili staring at her.

"Really? I mean did you honestly think that?"

"Of course you idiot! I love you."

Kili opened his mouth when Fili gave him a small nudge.

"I think Thorin wants to talk to me. Could you come for moral support please?"

Nodding Kili got up and followed his brother. As soon as they were out of ear shot Mithiel sat down in Kili's seat. Fira glanced her over. Her cheeks were glowing and she noticed Mithiel kept playing with the dress. Fira couldn't blame her. It was beautiful. Dark red with gold braiding on the cuffs. Golden flowers decorated the skirts whilst the bodice was done up tightly with black ribbons.

"You look beautiful by the way."

Mithiel blushed before leaning forward and taking Fira's hand.

"Can I tell you something?"

"Of course."

Mithiel glanced down at her own stomach, "I'm pregnant. Three months."

"Oh!" Putting her glass down Fira hugged her friend close, "Oh that's amazing!"

"It's why we're having the wedding now," Mithiel explained, "We had planned to wait a while. But when we found out we realised we would need to hurry it along."

Fira nodded in understanding, "Mithiel that's wonderful! You'll be a brilliant mother."

"Will I?" The elf shook her head, "I don't know what makes a good mother. The only one I had beat me and tried to kill me."

"But she loved you before," Fira reminded her, "Didn't she?"

Mithiel nodded, "Even so. I don't know how to be a mother."

"And you think I do?" Fira tried not to think that – in her case – it wouldn't likely be much of an issue.

"Do you think either Fili or Kili know anything about being a father? Mithiel, no one knows how to be a parent. You just sort of hope for the best."

Nodding Mithiel leaned back and rubbed her belly. Sensing her friend was still nervous Fira took her hand.

"Mithiel you will love your child. You will keep them safe and protect them. That makes you a brilliant mother."

"Thank you," Mithiel smiled, "For what's it's worth I know you'll be great at it as well."

Fira didn't have to heart to say what was in her mind. So instead she just nodded.

"Mithiel? Are you alright?"

Nodding Mithiel turned back to face Fili. They'd left the party half an hour ago and although she very much wanted to sleep with Fili, Mithiel couldn't stop worrying. She knew Fira wasn't going to say anything but she had seen the fear in her friends eyes. Fili took her hand.

"My love?"

Kissing him she sighed, "It's Fira."

"Oh," nodding he sat down on the rug by the fire. Mithiel joined him and hugged him close.

"I told her about the baby and as we talked…Fili she was terrified! She's so scared that something will go wrong. That she'll lose the baby or…or worse."

He kissed her cheek softly, "There's a chance everything will be fine. That she and the baby will survive. We have to remember that."

Mithiel nodded, "And if she doesn't."

Fili turned his gaze to the fire; tears pooling in his eyes.

"Then I lose my baby brother. If Fira dies Kili will be torn apart. Nothing will be able to save him. Not even me. The connection they have. It's stronger than many bonds between One's. I know it's wrong of me but I pray Fira survives more for Kili's sake than hers."

He froze, "That sounded wrong. Obviously I want her to live for her sake and the child's. But he's my brother and…"

"I know," Mithiel kissed him, "He's your priority."

Nodding Fili turned and cupped her face, "Fira is strong. She won't let this beat her. I know she won't."

Nodding Mithiel took his hands and pressed them to her stomach.

"While we're on the subject of children."

Fili kissed her stomach, "I'm terrified but so excited," he kissed her deeply, "I love you."

"Pregnant?" Kili beamed, "Mithiel's pregnant?"

Fira nodded, "Three months. That's why they got married."

Kili frowned, "No wonder Fili seemed giddy. But why didn't he say anything?"

Fira sighed. Pulling on her nightgown she slid into bed beside Kili. He sounded hurt. As though he thought Fili hadn't trusted him enough to tell him.

"I think they want to keep it quiet," Fira rubbed his arm, "Mithiel seemed almost hesitant to tell me."

Kili nodded whilst Fira tried to get comfortable. Rubbing her stomach she bit down on her wince too late. As expected Kili's arms were around her in a shot.

"Fira? Oh Mahal are you alright? Is it the baby? Is something going wrong?"

"No. No Kili I'm fine," waving him away Fira lay down, "Oin warned me I would have small aches like this. It's nothing I swear."

Kili didn't seem convinced but he too lay down. Shuffling up next to him Fira lay her head on his chest.

"I love you Kili. Don't ever forget that."

He kissed the top of her head, "I love you to Fira."

Sitting up in bed Fira rubbed her stomach gingerly. The ache was getting much worse now. Glancing over she saw Kili sound asleep. Not wanting to wake him she silently sat up and got out of bed.

"Nothing's wrong," she whispered, "this is perfectly normal. Everything will be fine."

Pacing around the room Fira tried to keep quiet. Kili had had several tiring days and she didn't want to wake him. However the pain was starting to intensify. Clutching her stomach she doubled over.

"Kili?"

He carried on snoring. Tears crawled down Fira's face as she felt something drip on her legs. Looking down she could see the blood even in the dark. Leaning against the wardrobe she tried again.

"Kili!"

He mumbled before she saw the shape of him start to move about.

"Kili please!"

"Fira?" Rubbing his eyes Kili first looked at her side of the bed before turning. His face dropped.

"Fira!"

Trying to keep herself standing Fira burst into tears. Kili grabbed his coat and pulled it on over his trousers. Normally Fira would have gazed at his beautiful body. But instead all she could do was stare at the blood falling down her legs.

"Kili it hurts! It's hurting me!"

He rubbed her back, "It's okay Fira. It's okay. I'll get you to Oin."

Fira nodded. She couldn't lose the baby. She just couldn't. Kili kissed her fiercely.

"Can you walk?"

She was saved from having to answer as another pain hit her. This time it was too much and Fira sank to her knees. She was aware of Kili grabbing a shawl and wrapping it around her before scooping her into his arms. Hooking her arms around his neck Fira hid her face in his chest.

"I'm so sorry," she mumbled through her tears, "So sorry."

"Hey, "Kili smiled down at her as he moved towards the door, "You have nothing to be sorry about. Nothing at all."

Nodding Fira leant her head against his chest. She was so tired and the need to shut her eyes was too great. Kili shook her.

"Fira stay awake! Stay awake!"

Fira nodded as she fell asleep.

The second Fira shut her eyes Kili's hurried jog turned into a frantic run. He kept talking to her, often jolting her to try and wake her up. But instead her head fell against his shoulders.

"You'll be fine," he mumbled, "You have to be fine."

Thankfully the infirmary was right in the centre of Erebor. Meaning it only took Kili ten minutes before he kicked the doors open and hurried in. As expected it was almost empty. Only two beds were occupied and both patients were sleeping. At the very end of the room Kili saw one of the many healers sitting at a desk. Laying Fira down in the first bed he came to he shouted them over. He knew he should let the other patients try and sleep by going over to the healer. But he wasn't letting go of Fira for one second. The dwarf ran over and Kili realised it wasn't Oin. Instead it was a woman of a similar age. She glanced at Fira.

"She's four months pregnant," Kili babbled, "I woke up and she said it was hurting. She was bleeding and on the way over here she just collapsed in my arms."

The woman placed a calming hand on his shoulder before bending over Fira. Kili shook his head. Fira had told him that miscarriages rarely happened after the four month mark. Kili should have known not to get his hopes up. The woman shook her head.

"I need to get Oin here."

"Why?"

"She's losing too much blood," the woman began hurrying towards the door, "I'll be as quick as I can."

Not bothering to say anything Kili sat down on the bed next to Fira. He didn't dare look down at the blood seeping through her nightgown. Instead he pressed his forehead to hers and kissed her chilled lips. The healer could run as fast as she liked. As far as he was concerned it would never be quick enough.

Kili first knew Oin had arrived when the healer gently pulled him off the bed. Kili shook his head in protest before falling silent as Oin rubbed his shoulder.

"I promised I'd keep her and the baby safe lad," he sighed, "I've no intention of breaking that promise. But I need ye to just step back and let me examine her. Please?"

Kili nodded and instead moved round to the other side of the bed where no one stood. Oin pressed and rubbed on Fira's now slightly swollen belly. As he carried on the rest of his examination Kili turned away. Yes Fira was his wife but somehow it didn't seem right that he watch. Oin smiled tearfully at him.

"She hasn't lost the baby yet. We still have time to save them both."

"Oin," Kili licked his lips nervously, "If it comes to it I want you to save her. I don't want to lose both of them but if trying to save the baby puts her at risk then don't do it."

"Understood." Oin nodded, "As long as we stop the bleeding she should be fine."

Nodding Kili rubbed his eyes. Now that Fira was in safe hands the past hour of exhaustions was creeping up on him. He could feel someone sitting him in a chair before his head fell back and he let himself sleep.

"Kili?"

Kili shook his head. He just wanted five more minutes.

"Kili wake up?"

Blinking Kili looked up at the bed in front of him. Fira lay back, her face pale and her bright eyes staring over at him. Leaning forward Kili reached out to touch her before withdrawing his hand.

"Fira you…the baby?"

She patted her stomach, "We're both fine Kili. Thanks to you."

Kili couldn't help himself. Diving forward he grabbed Fira's face and kissed her. Peppering her lips and cheeks with kisses he then sat back and held her hands.

"I thought I would lose you," he stammered, "Both of you."

"Well you didn't," Fira smiled.

Kili blinked back his tears as someone behind him cleared their throat. Turning round Kili saw Oin grinning at the pair. Jumping up he wrapped his arms around the startled healer.

"Thank you for saving them."

Oin chuckled, "Turns out they were in less danger than we first thought," he glanced down at Fira.

"I won't go into all the details lass but the lining of ye womb is very weak. That's why you were bleeding last night. The pressure from the baby will cause small tears and bleeds. Now I've stitched ye up so ye should be fine until it's time."

Oin lowered his head slightly, "However this means ye won't be able to give birth naturally."

"Meaning?" Kili reached over and held Fira close. Oin smiled sadly at him.

"I'll need to perform what's known as a Caesarean section. It's how ye were born lad."

Kili gulped. He remembered his birth. How his first few hours had been spent fighting for survival whilst his mother did the same. Shaking his head he smiled at Fira. That had been almost eighty years ago. Things had improved since then. Fira leant against him as Oin bowed before moving away. Leaning down Kili kissed her forehead.

"Do you regret deciding to keep it?" Fira whispered.

Kili shrugged, "I regret putting you in this danger in the first place. But something is telling me that we'll be fine. I can't explain it. I just know everything will be fine."

So at least we also had some happy stuff in this chapter. And yes there will be a mini Fili or Mithiel as well! Sorry I didn't do a big thing with Fili and Mithiel's wedding but I didn't really want to focus on it too much. Let me know what you think xxxx