Bangbaby731 – Hopefully you'll enjoy it.

KashinaKairi – I've loved writing this dramatic pregnancy a bit too much I think!

RocketRaccoonGirl83 – I think you might be a bit more worried with this chapter as well!

Thatgirl2002 – For now yes. And the image of Fili and Kili having their kids run rings around them is just too cute!

Nice Egan – I think Kili would rather die than let something bad happen to her. And I guess he's heard so many stories about it, his birth almost is a memory for him.

The Final Complication

Four Months Later

Running a hand over her huge stomach Fira gulped. It seemed years ago since Kili had found her sobbing in their room. How she'd told him she was pregnant and that there was every chance she would die because of it. Since her near miscarriage they'd had no more problems. Whilst Kili was taking this as a good sign Fira knew better. Nearly all Dragonborn births ended in a tragedy of some form.

"How are you?"

Looking back Fira smiled as Kili pulled a thick tunic over his head. She held her hands to her stomach.

"We're fine."

Beaming Kili kissed her before kneeling down to kiss her stomach. Fira held him close, trying to take in everything about him. How he breathed. How he smelt. How his eyes would light up whenever he looked at her. Kili kissed her cheek.

"Fira?"

"Hmm?" She quickly forced a smile onto her face, "I'm fine Kili."

Nodding he took her hand, "Just a few days and then we'll be parents!"

Fira gave him a cautious nod, "Kili…"

He shook his head, "Fira don't. Please just…just let me have this. I'm well aware of how wrong things could go. But I just want to tell myself that nothing will happen. That we'll be fine. We'll be a proper family."

Nodding Fira kissed his nose before stepping back.

"Well then? Haven't you got a meeting or something to go to?"

Nodding Kili hugged her close before hurrying out the door. As it shut behind him Fira sat down in her chair. For the past week she had been stuck in their room. Only at meal times would she be allowed out. She understood why of course. If she began going into labour in the middle of Erebor and wasn't found in time then both she and the baby would die. She understood. She just didn't like it. Fira leant back in the sofa.

"I can't wait for when you're born," she whispered, "I just can't promise that I'll be there to see it however."

She rubbed her stomach, unable to stop her squeal as she felt the baby move.

"If…if I don't..? Just know that I love you. You and your father are the most precious things in my world and I wouldn't give you both up for anything," a smile tugged on her lips, "And look after your father. He won't be perfect, but he'll love you just as much as I do."

Wiping her eyes she rested her head on the back of the chair. She wanted to believe that she would survive this. That she would defeat the odds and have the chance to be a mother. But over a thousand years of history couldn't stop her from thinking otherwise.

Fira wasn't aware of when Kili came back. Instead she was bending over. One hand grabbed the back of the chair and the other was rubbing her back. She heard him shouting her name and then felt his hands on her shoulders.

"Fira? Fira talk to me?"

Nodding Fira took a deep breath before standing up straight.

"I think…" she broke off as another pain hit. Kili took her hands and gently guided her towards the bed. However, at the last second Fira shook her head.

"No I need to keep walking," she eased herself away from Kili, "Oin told me it was important when they started."

"They? Fira what are you talking about?"

Licking her lips Fira went to answer when she felt something begin to trickle down her legs. Kili's face went white whilst she couldn't stop shaking.

"Kili…the baby's coming."

Racing through the corridors Kili was mindful of the fact that he kept pushing people out the way. But none of that mattered to him. If there had been an army of orcs in his way he'd have taken them down. Nothing was going to stop him reaching Oin in time. Fira had reassured him she had hours to go until the baby was ready to be born. But Kili wasn't taking a single chance. If something happened to Fira simply because he'd got to Oin too late he'd never live with himself.

"Kee?"

Kili was running so fast he had no way of stopping himself. Fortunately Fili grabbed him before he could run him over. Taking deep breaths Kili looked over at his brother.

"Kili what's wrong?"

"Fira she… I need Oin."

Fili's calm face clouded over in understanding. Freeing himself Kili glanced his brother up and down.

"I…I left her in our room. Could you…I mean would you mind..?"

Fili shook his head, "I'll stay with her brother. Just hurry up okay."

Nodding Kili watched as Fili began jogging towards his room. Content to watch just for a few more seconds he then turned and ran frantically towards the infirmary.

Pushing the double doors open Kili couldn't believe his luck when the first person he met – or bumped into – was Oin. The healer was busy bandaging a mans arm. Kili shook his head.

"It's Fira. You need to go to her."

"Lad?" Nodding at the other man Oin moved towards Kili. Taking deep breaths Kili tried to keep calm.

"She's having the baby. Please hurry. Fili's with her now."

"Okay Kili," Oin smiled, "Don't worry. She'll have several hours until it's actually time. Go back to her and I'll follow on."

"I…I mean you will hurry won't you?" Kili held his hands together, not caring if he sounded like a small child. Oin nodded.

"Of course. But right now ye need to be with her."

Nodding Kili turned and left the infirmary. Now that Oin knew about Fira he didn't run as fast as he had on the way down. He still hurried of course. But the fact that Fira was with his brother and Oin was on his way calmed him slightly.

Slightly.

Kili sighed. He and Fira had come all this way. If something were to go wrong now..? He knew he wouldn't be able to live without her. And yet it was a possibility he'd been forced to think about over the past few weeks. He'd had nightmares about being at her funeral, holding their child in his arms whilst he tried not to cry himself. How he'd done his best but the pain was too great. How he'd given their child to Fili and Mithiel before ending his own life so he could be with Fira.

"Kili? Kili!"

At the voice Kili shook himself back into reality. He glanced at his brother who stood in the doorway with a sly grin.

"Hate to interrupt but right now your wife needs you."

Kili nodded easing past Fili. Fira paced round the room, groaning every few seconds. Kili saw she'd changed into a nightgown. Each step felt heavy and he found himself hovering beside her in case she fell. Fira smiled.

"I'm fine. I'm in agony but I'm fine."

"Oin's on his way my love," Kili rubbed her back, "You'll be fine. I promise."

Nodding Fira grabbed his hand before her knees gave out on her. Moving faster than he thought possible Kili grabbed her to stop her falling forwards. Fira pawed at his chest.

"It…it hurts!" She glanced up at him and the tears broke Kili's heart.

"Why does it hurt so much?"

"I don't know my love," he helped her to her feet whilst Fili took her other side to support her.

"I wish I could take away the pain. But I can't. I'm so sorry but I can't."

Fira nodded, leaning against him. Rubbing her back Kili didn't bother looking as the door opened. He knew it would be Oin. Fili gave him a weak smile.

"Kee she'll be fine. I swear it."

"I am still here you know," Fira mumbled. Kili nodded.

"I know my love. Believe me I know."

"Right," Oin dumped his bag on the desk before looking Fira up and down.

"Let's get her on the bed."

Fili stepped back and Kili scooped Fira into his arms. Laying her down he stroked her sweaty forehead.

"I'll be right here my love," he took her hand, "I'll be here the whole time."

She nodded but Kili could see the growing fear in her eyes.

"Kili I'm going to die. I know I am! I don't want to. I don't want to leave you!"

"Shh," kissing her forehead Kili tried to hide his tears, "Shh darling. You won't die. None of us in this room will let that happen I promise."

Nodding Fira glanced over his shoulder and Kili turned to see Fili standing there nervously.

"Look after him," she gasped, "Please?"

He nodded, "Of course. But I won't need to for very long Fira. You'll be doing it soon yourself."

Fira shook her head and Kili wanted to lie down beside her and hug her. However her whole body buckled and she let loose an anguishing scream. Oin handed her a small bottle.

"Drink this. It'll help you sleep."

Kili watched Fira take the tonic, "Sleep? What do you mean?"

"Do ye want her to be awake during this lad?" Oin whispered, "It's safer for her and the baby if she's drugged."

"I..?"

"Kili," Fira gripped the bottle in her hand, "I'll be fine. Oin knows what he's doing."

"Okay," Kili nodded slowly as Fira downed the tonic in one. She leant back and rubbed her eyes.

"This works fast," her voice slurred. Letting tears fall Kili stroked her face.

"Fira? Fira listen to me. Listen to me my love. I'll be right here by your side. I'm not going to leave you Fira. I promise."

She nodded, "Kili? If…if I do die…"

"You won't!"

"If I do," she forced her eyes open, "Please carry on. For our child's sake promise me you'll carry on."

Kissing her hand Kili forced himself to nod, "I promise."

Fira smiled before shutting her eyes and lying limp on the bed. Oin smiled before glancing over at Kili with a nervous look in his eyes.

"Lad, I need ye to remain outside."

"No!" Kili grabbed Fira's hand, "I swore I wouldn't leave her."

"Kili it's in everyone's best interests if ye do," Oin placed a hand on his shoulder.

"This is going to be a very delicate operation. I can't be worrying about ye and Fira and the child at the same time. Please just trust me."

"I…I promised her."

Oin nodded, "I know lad. But ye know I'd never do anything to put her at risk don't you."

Kili nodded. He trusted Oin with his life. He felt Fili take him by the hand and pull him towards the door. Glancing back Kili blew a kiss at the sleeping form of Fira before he allowed Fili to move him from the room.

"Kili?"

He blinked as he realised both his mother and Thorin were standing there. His mother opened up her arms and Kili hugged her close.

"Oin's with her. He said she'll be fine but…" he shook his head, "I can't lose her."

"You won't," Thorin nodded, "Stay strong Kili. Fira isn't going anywhere."

As the hours ticked by Kili was finding it harder and harder to believe Thorin. Twice he had gotten up to go and check on her. But both times Fili had sat him back down. At some point Mithiel joined the party. She leant against the wall, her hands resting on her own swollen stomach. Kili didn't bother acknowledging her. His mind was still in the bedroom. He could still feel his bond to Fira. He had to remember that. He could still feel it and it didn't seem like it was going to break any time soon. But of course that was no guarantee. His bond could snap right now.

"Kee?"

Leaning against his brother Kili thought back to when he had first laid eyes on Fira. She had been a total stranger to him. Just a young girl in the clutches of orcs. But looking back Kili realised he had known from that moment on. He had known she was his One. He had just been too scared at the time to admit it to himself.

"Kili she'll be alright?"

"I…you can't promise that," Kili wiped his eyes. It wasn't just Fira in danger as well. Kili stood to lose his child as well as his wife. If that happened…no. No he wouldn't think about it. Sighing Fili held him close as once again silence filled the corridor.

And then a baby cried.

Kili froze in Fili's grip. The cry was so faint he had to have imagined it. But then it came again. Glancing at his brother Kili forced himself to nod.

"Is…is that..?"

Jumping to his feet he hurried towards the door. However, before he could open it Oin stepped out into the corridor. Kili wanted to be sick as he saw the blood on the healer's apron.

"Is…no…no she's alright? Tell me she's alright!"

Oin nodded, "Kili she's fine. She's still unconscious though. It was touch and go for a while, she lost a lot of blood."

"And the baby?" Fili added. Oin grinned.

"Alive and screaming as I'm sure ye can hear."

Oblivious to the cheers and claps behind him Kili glanced over Oin's shoulder and into the room. The crying was coming from the crib he'd made last month.

"Can I go in?"

"Of course," Oin stepped back, "But one at a time."

"We'll wait out here brother," Fili rubbed his back. Nodding Kili followed Oin into his room. He saw the sheets had been changed on the bed and when he saw the bloodied ones in the corner he froze.

"Are you sure she'll be alright?"

"Well it's hard to say. But chances of anything happening are rare Kili. She was lucky. You both were."

Kili wasn't listening. Instead he moved towards Fira's still form. Leaning over his kissed her forehead.

"I um…I should tell you," Oin cleared his throat, "She won't be able to bear any more children."

Kili nodded, "We weren't going to have any more anyway. The risk was too great."

Oin patted his shoulder, "As long as ye know. And congratulations."

Kili listened as the healer left the room. Once the door shut he sat on the bed and lay down beside Fira. She looked pale but Kili knew it wasn't serious. He kissed her hand.

"Well done my love," he glanced at the crib, "Well done."

So yeah there we go! I know it all seemed a bit fast but the next chapter is going to be very emotional I think. Apologies for keeping the baby's gender a secret still but you'll find out in the next chapter I promise. Let me know what you think xxx