Hello everyone! I'm so very sorry for this late update. After watching BotFA two weeks ago I was that sad and angry about several parts of the film that I simply couldn't continue writing. For a few days I actually had tears in my eyes whenever I thought about what they did to Fili.

Thanks again to everyone who read, reviewed, followed and favoured my story! You make me really happy :)

I wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Fili wondered what the visitor might be doing in Bad End the day before his wedding but he decided to ignore him to get some sleep. He knew that if he got up now, he would most likely not sleep at all.

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Poppy and Daisy woke up early the next morning. The day was perfect for a wedding, it was a warm and sunny spring day. After breakfast they decided to walk to the Green Dragon Inn now and to dress up there because otherwise Poppy would have to walk through most of Hobbiton in her wedding dress. The inn was closed today and they could stay in one of the more private corners of the dining room.

The ceremony and celebration would take place on the meadow between the inn and the Water. Bilbo had suggested this place because it was close to where they had first met. Fili and Poppy liked this idea a lot since they had spend much time there at the beginning of their relationship.

Daisy helped Poppy dress and arranged her hair and jewellery. Then she put on her own dress and sat down next to Poppy, whose hand were shaking. She also noticed a few tears rolling down Poppy's cheeks. Poppy was nervous and suddenly worried if Fili really loved her and wanted to stay with her for the rest of her life. Daisy wrapped her arm around her best friend's shoulder and told her that everything would be fine.

Time passed quickly and soon all guests where seated on the benches on the meadow. Daisy hugged Poppy once again and then they waited behind the back door for the ceremony to start.

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The next morning only Bilbo was around. Fili wondered if the other person was just a dream. He forced himself to eat something even though he was very nervous.

Fili and Bilbo spent the morning together at Bag End. Fili braided his hair and then they dressed in their best clothes. Fili wore the black trousers, red tunic and silver belt Bilbo had given him. Bilbo complimented him and told him that he should wear red more often. Normally a dwarf wore his weapons strapped to his belt, too. But Fili would not do that here in the peaceful Shire. He had lost his beloved twin swords in the halls of Thranduil anyways. The sword he brought from Erebor didn't mean anything to him.

Fili had asked Bilbo to be his best man. Normally this would have been Kili's part but his brother seemed to be farer away then ever. Bilbo had supported him all the time during the last year and he was possibly the only friend he had in Hobbiton. He gave him a velvet box with the wedding beads. Bilbo would keep them until they were needed later during the ceremony.

After a quick lunch Fili and Bilbo went towards the Green Dragon Inn. On their way Bilbo finally confessed that this would not be the small feast Fili and Poppy had wanted, but that he had invited every inhabitant of Hobbiton. Fili was shocked but didn't say anything. He couldn't imagine that many hobbits might be interested in his wedding even though he knew that they liked parties.

When they arrived in the meadow Fili gasped, there were hobbits everywhere. He hoped that this was a good sign, that the people accepted him and his marriage with Poppy.

Suddenly a taller figure appeared next to Fili. The young dwarf turned around and looked at Gandalf the Grey.

"Good afternoon Fili! I hope you don't mind that Bilbo invited me to the wedding? He actually even asked me to perform the ceremony because I'm the only one he knows who knows about dwarvish and hobbitish customs." Gandalf said.

Fili smiled. "I'm happy to see you again Gandalf! You're going to perform the ceremony? That's a wonderful idea. I've been wondering who might do that. Bilbo didn't tell us much about his plans."

The grey wizard chuckled "Yes, he wanted to surprise you! I know that he did everything he could to prepare a wonderful party for you." He patted Fili on the back and continued to speak in a low voice "I'm glad that everything turned out well for you! I know that you're mother told you about the situation in Erebor. Thorin's dragon sickness troubles me deeply. But let's not talk about this now. This is supposed to be one of t he most wonderful days in your life. I have just one more important question. Does miss Poppy know that you're a prince?"

Fili quickly shock his head "Nobody here except for Bilbo knows the truth and they don't need to know. For the hobbits I'm a simple dwarven blacksmith. I will tell Poppy one day but not now."

Gandalf nodded and went towards the Water. Bilbo went over to the young dwarf and told him that the ceremony could start any second. They walked over to where the wizard was waiting. Fili took a deep breath and waited between Gandalf and Bilbo for Poppy to arrive.

Soon a small group of hobbits started to play music and Poppy came out of the inn with Daisy behind her. She didn't have any family who could walk her down the aisle but she also didn't want to go alone. So she had decided to take her best friend and maid of honour with her.

Fili smiled at her. For him Poppy was the most beautiful bride in the world.
She wore a white dress that reached the middle of her lower legs and her elbows together with a silver belt, which was very similar to his own. Her dark brown curls had been pinned up and several small red flowers were put in it. Her betrothal braid and a few more streaks hang loose around her face. When she came closer he noticed that the dress was made of an ivory-coloured silk and the top layer was made of white lace with a delicate flower pattern and tiny flowers sewed on the bodice. Of course she also wore her necklace together will Dis' earrings and bracelet.

When Poppy finally reached Fili after what felt like ages she gave her wedding bouquet to Daisy and then faced him. He smiled at her and took her hands in his. "You're so beautiful. I still can't believe that you will be my wife soon."

Poppy smiled at him with tears in her eyes and simply nodded.

Gandalf cleared his throat because he wanted to start the ceremony. Fili wiped Poppy's tears away and both turned around to face the Grey Wizard.

Gandalf delivered a speech about how the bridal couple had met and their path together until today. Then he looked up to address to audience "We are gathered here to unite these two people in marriage. If any person here present has knowledge why these two people should not be joined as husband and wife, let them speak now or hold your peace."

This question was mandatory and Gandalf was about to continue his speech when he heard Daisy gasp. One of the hobbits had stood up to say something.