Brann gasped for air as Thorin slammed her backwards against the wall beside the bed, but her gasp was caught with his lips kissing her hungrily. She could feel a hot throbbing between her legs as Thorins hands wandered over her body and lifted her leg, wrapping it around his waist. Thorin had longed for Brann all day, all evening and with every spark of his mind. Seeing her smile and laugh all day had warmed his heart and Thorin felt as if he could never be without it anymore. He placed gentle kisses along her jaw, down her neck and sucked at the soft skin of her nape. Brann had her hands buried in his hair and moaned quietly as Thorin lips moved over her skin. His passion was overwhelming and soon she found herself wanting more. She pressed her hips against Thorin and started unbottoning his shirt. Thorin pulled back and looked at his wife carefuly.

'Are you sure?' he asked her and Brann could see the worry and love in his eyes.

'Never been more sure.' Brann whispered and kissed him softly.

Thorin moved his hands down to her bottom and lifted her up, carrying her to the bed with a few quick steps. As they crushed into the mattress Brann managed to kick off her boots and wrapped her legs around Thorins waist. She pulled his shirt over his head and bit her lip at the sight of the broad shoulders and heavy muscles. Brann could not stop looking at her husband and Thorin watched her with an amused smirk.

'Like what you see?' he asked playfully.

'Very much.' Brann did blush a bit, but she knew that she had the same effect on Thorin as he had on her.

Thorin kicked off his boots and Brann began to open his trousers. She was surprised by her own boldness, but as Thorin laid on top of her naked she smiled at him dreamingly. She was still wearing all her clothes, but she wanted to relish in the sight of her husband a little bit more. She pushed Thorin back and Thorin sat down on his knees smiling at her. He knew what she wanted and he could be patient. At least for a while. Brann sat up opposite of him, trailing her fingers over the parts of his skin covered in hair, which was alot. The look in her eyes almost made Thorin mad. The young woman looked at him with an expression of love, mixed with innocent passion and desire. As her index finger trailed over his abs Thorin hissed and his hands moved to Branns dress to untie it. As her dress slid over her shoulders it was his turn to look at the body in front of him. Brann was still shy and unsure about her body and she blushed at the sight of Thorins eyes widening at the sight of her bare skin. Thorin pushed her backwards to the headboard and stripped her off the dress in the process.

'So beautiful.' he whispered hoarsely as he leaned over her and kissed her full lips. Brann arched into his kiss and moaned as she felt his callous palms on her sides. She could feel that Thorin was hesitating to go any further, so she grabbed his hand and moved it to her core, since she did need a bit of preparation. Thorin smiled into the kiss and began stroking her gently. As he entered her Brann gently bit his lower lip to chocke a gasp. Thorin arched his finger inside of her and brushed the sensitive knot which made Brann press into him even more. Thorin broke the kiss and looked into his wifes eyes. Her brown eyes were burning with desire for him and Thorin almost got lost in the deep gaze. Brann lifted her hands up to his face and began stroking his beard. Thorin loved the way Brann played with his facial hair. She stroked over every hair, over his cheeks, jaw and down his throat. Her lips followed her fingers and as Thorin added a second finger Brann gasped against his neck.

It was different this time. Thorin could feel that Brann was relaxed and ready for him. As he felt her wetness on his hand he pulled out and slowly positioned himself at her entrance. Branns breath accelerated and she stiffened. Thorin lowered his head to kiss her deeply and as his tongue entered her mouth he entered her. Feeling her tight and hot around him almost made him lose it, but he managed to stay immobile for a few moments for Brann to adjust.

Brann barely felt pain this time, she relaxed quickly and lifted her hips to meet Thorins groin. The feeling of being filled by him was almost too much and as Thorin began to move Brann could not hold back a loud moan. It was no comparison to their first time. Brann felt as if she was burning up from the inside and waves of pleasure made her feel lightheaded. Thorin slowly pulled out and pushed back in, hitting her sensitive area dead on target. Brann had her hands in Thorins mane and tugged everytime he brushed her sweet spot. Thorin lowered his lips to her neck, biting and marking her.

'Mine.' he whispered and send shivers down Branns spine. 'Mine.'

As Thorin began rolling his hips Brann let out a quiet cry and clung to her husbands shoulders. She could see his behind roll and pump into her and it aroused her even more. By now she was moaning at everyone of his thrusts and felt her climax build up inside of her. Their lovemaking was gentle and slow and Thorin thought that he would lose his mind. He had no idea how long he was already pushing himself into his wife, but he never wanted to stop and fought his climax as he felt it. Pinning her wrists over her head Thorin closed his lips over her breasts and made Brann arch her back in pleasure. He felt her long legs wrap around his waist and fastened the pace of his thrusts. As he let go of Branns hands they instantly moved over his arms to his back, digging the nails into his back. The slight pain aroused him even more and as he heard Brann whisper his name over and over again he let go. He felt Brann clench around him and came harder than ever, sending her over the edge with him. Thorin heard her cry of passion through a delirious mist and rode out his orgasm brushing over Branns clit sending her over the edge a second time. Her nails drew blood and Thorin bit into her shoulder as a response.

Brann was panting erratically and saw stars as she looked up to the ceiling. She had never before felt such a sensation as in Thorins arms and she was afraid that they would not get out of bed anytime soon, for she wanted to repeat this as long as they had their privacy. If Dis, her sons and Dwalin would be there they would have to be quiet and Brann was not sure if she could remain quiet in bed with Thorin. Elsa had been right, it had been wonderful. The first pain had gone as Thorin had begun to roll his hips and made gentle love to his wife. As Brann slowly came back to her senses she felt Thorins weight on her and chuckled.

'Thorin?' she asked hoarsely and only got a quiet humming as an answer. 'You are also as heavy as a bear.'

Thorin rolled down of her immediately and pulled out of her, making her gasp in protest. With a smirk he pulled her close into his arms and kissed her forehead. He looked down her smooth body and sighed with relief as he did not see any blood on her legs this time. Brann practically purred as she cuddled up at his side. She was already half asleep as Thorin pulled the sheet over her and wrapped her tightly into his arms. There was no need for words in that moment, they just laid with each other and relished in the warmth of the others body.

Out in the cold a dark shadow emerged from the shed of their house and made its way up the street. The ranger had followed Thorin and Brann to their house and had listened to their passionate lovemaking, wincing with everyone of Branns moans and cries. He had clearly underestimated the dwarf and did not see the love between the married couple. All he saw was the flourishing physical attraction between Thorin and Brann. Grinding his teeth the ranger returned to his friends and lots of ale, Branns passionate screams echoing in his ears. He had to get to the woman before the dwarf got his reinforcements from the Blue Mountains. He would strike tomorrow.

The ranger found Brann in front of the blacksmiths house the next morning. He could hear the dwarf working in the smithy. Brann had her back turned to him and was on her knees, planting the blue forget-me-not right and left of their door. With a dominant smirk the ranger approached Brann, ready to grab her and to shove her into the house, as a small voice adressed him from behind.

'Excuse me, is this the house of Thorin Oakenshield?' the small voice asked the ranger who jumped at the sudden interruption. He turned around and saw a blonde dwarfling standing behind him, looking up at him with big blue eyes. But then the dwarfling saw Brann and ran up to her with a triumphant squeak. Brann had already turned around and a cold shiver had run down her back as she had noticed the ranger standing behind her. But as she saw the dwarfling her face lightened up.

'Fili!' she exclaimed and caught the dwarfling who had jumped right into her arms. 'My goodness, what are you doing here? You were supposed to arrive in two days!'

'We hurried.' Fili grinned and yelled so loud that Brann and the ranger were close to a hearing loss. 'Mom! They are here!'

Brann, who had both hands full with Fili winced and wondered how something so small could possibly be that loud. The ranger only glared at them and turned to leave, but ran right into Dis.

'Excuse me, please get out of my way.' she muttered coldly, but smiled as she looked past him and saw Brann. The ranger only looked at Dis and straigthened his back.

'You are talking to the guard of this city. I suggest you be more polite or I will have to lead you out again.' he snarled.

'You lay a finger on me and your teeth will be at the gate before you are.' Dis growled and shoved her way past him.

The ranger only looked at her with an utterly shocked expression and left before he could completely lose face.

'Dis!' Brann rushed to the road supressing a chuckle and hugged her sister-in-law. 'I am so happy to see you! Is that little Kili?'

Brann looked down at the small dwarfling in Dis´arms who looked back at her with huge brown eyes, nearly covering half its face. Kili was instantly amazed by Branns long hair, grabbed a streak and started chewing on it. Brann laughed at the adorable dwarfling and took him into her arms.

'Where is Thorin?' Dis asked and lovingly looked at her son in the arms of his aunt.

'He is in the smithy, come with me. Wait! Where is Dwalin?' Brann noticed that he had not come yet.

'He will follow soon, he had a little quarrel with some rangers at the gate.' Dis stated with an amused expression, but quickly reassured Brann as she saw her worried face. 'Nothing that could not be settled with a few ales.'

None of the women noticed Thorin emerging from the smithy. He froze in midmotion as he saw his sister with Fili and Brann with Kili. Kili was chewing happily on Branns hair and Brann laughed and hugged him close. Thorin leaned against the doorframe and smiled at the sight. There stood what was left of his family. He had never thought of having children with Brann yet, but seeing her with Kili warmed his heart. After his intention to marry Brann had settled in, Oin had told him that the chance of a human woman and a dwarf conceiving a child was slim. That had never bothered Thorin, for he had Fili and Kili as his heirs, and he had never talked to Brann about the possibility of an own child. Their romance was still fresh and he smiled as he thought about the many years to come and the many years they could try for an own dwarfling.

Thorin was surprised that his sister had come to visit them in such a hurry. He hoped that she had only missed them and that it was nothing bad. He stepped out of the shadow of the smithy looking for Dwalin as Dis spotted him.

'Thorin!' she rushed towards him and nearly swept him of his feet as she landed in his arms. Thorin laughed as he hugged his sister tight.

Brann was still holding Kili and smiled at the happy reunion. A hint of guilt rose up inside of her. She was the reason Thorin was here in a city of men instead of with his family in his kingdom. But before Brann could linger in her dark thoughts Fili had already shoved her into the bundle of dwarves and Brann found Thorins as well as Dis arms around her. Fili and Kili were squeaking with joy as they found the arms of all three adults around them and Kili let go of Branns hair to grab a streak of Thorins hair to chew on.

'We missed you two.' Dis whispered. She saw Thorins worried face and smirked. 'Don't worry all is fine at home. Balin does very well!'

'Where is Dwalin? I thought he would accompany you!' Thorin frowned as he saw Branns worried face. 'Did something happen?'

'He got stuck at the pub, he will be here soon.' Dis assured him and noticed the couples worry. 'Why do you worry so much? I thought the men her were nice, at least you wrote so in your letter?'

'Most of them are.' Brann nodded. 'But...'

'But what?' Dis cocked an eyebrow at both her brother and her sister in law.

Brann sighed. 'I'll tell you everything when we are inside. You must be exhausted from the trip, please come in first.'

Thorin was restless about Dwalin. 'I will go to the pub and see to it that he does not get into trouble.'

'Oh yes? Since when are you the one to keep out of trouble?' Dis asked dryly.

Brann smirked at her comment and walked over to Thorin. 'Take Dorn with you. Please?' she insisted as she saw that Thorin was about to object. She touched his arms and looked at him pleadingly, a gesture she had often witnessed with her parents. And it worked.

'Fine.' Thorin grumbled. He kissed his wife on the lips and walked out to look for hte carpenter before heading to the pub.

Brann turned around and looked into Dis astonished face and Fili pouting.

'Ewwwww.' Fili muttered while his mother grinned.

'Why...look at you two!' she exclaimed. 'It actually worked? You are...' with a glance at Fili she swallowed what she was about to say and lifted her eyebrows questioningly.

Brann chuckled and blushed.

'I know that look. Lindin and I were always...' Dis stopped in midsentence and bit her lip. Lindin had been dead for almost two years now and she still felt a heartwrenching pain everytime she thought about him. If it had not been for her sons she would have succumbed to her misery.

Brann saw her pained face and sat down beside her, taking her into her arms. She did not say a word, for no words could ease the pain of loss for either of them. But she could feel Dis relax in the embrace. Sometimes it was enough only being there. Now the feeling of guilt grew as Brann thought about the fact that they had left Dis behind in her misery to work out their marital differences.

'Is that our room?' Fili came rushing back to the table, his eyes shining with excitement.

Brann smiled and helped Dis up who was still carrying Kili. 'I'll show you around. Our friend, the carpenter from across the street helped us to add two rooms to the house for you and Dwalin. I hope you like it?'

Brann knew that Dis was used to large and wide stone halls and chambers, but she had given extra thought to the decoration of Dis room. It was neat and comfortable and Brann had put a huge blanket over the bed, big enough to cover Dis and her sons.

'Brann, it looks wonderful!' Dis sighed and Fili immediately checked the huge bed.

'Will Dwalin sleep in here with us, too?' he asked innocently and Brann chuckled at the thought.

'Dwalin has his own rooms.' she told the dwarfling and watched him run to the next door in a hurry.

'I want to see! I want to see!' he yelled and Kili squeaked as if supporting his brothers request. Dis placed Kili onto the ground and he started to scramble towards Fili. At Branns questioning look Dis sighed.

'He is simply too lazy to walk. He can walk if he wants to, but I think that it is partly my fault, too. I just love carrying him around. I have the feeling that he is safer that way.' she explained and Brann could understand. She watched with an amused expression as Fili pulled his little brother up to his feet and tried to reach the door knob. Kili laughed as his big brother landed on his behind trying.