The next day Dis informed Thorin about the problems in Kili's relationship to Tauriel, Daisy's pregnancy and Tauriel's threat against the hobbit. She was sure that the elf would kill her if she found out about the baby and they had to protect her.

Thorin wasn't happy about the entire situation and especially about Kili having sired a child out of wedlock but he wanted to help Daisy. He had sworn to make Poppy's life better and so he certainly wouldn't sent her best friend away to her possible death. They agreed that the less people knew about Daisy being with child the better. They would have to think about what to do when Daisy started showing again but for now she officially stayed in Erebor to help Poppy with the little ones. And once Kili and Tauriel arrived for his announcement she would stay in a safe place that only a selected group of people knew about.

Daisy was relieved that the King of Erebor would let her stay despite her situation and tried to get used to her life under the mountain. She liked her little room and had started making clothes for her baby when she wasn't spending time with Poppy, Dis, Runa and the children.

Poppy was happy to have her best friend around and sometimes went on a walk with her outside Erebor. But she always tried not to neglect Runa. The dwarrowdam had helped her all the time and she didn't want to make it look like she didn't care for her anymore. Luckily Runa and Daisy liked each other a lot and so it was easy to spend time with both of them at the same time.

Daisy even trusted Runa enough to tell her about the baby. After the initial shock she was happy for the hobbit and hoped that, by some miracle, Kili would be able to spent time with his child one day. Fili and Poppy had told her about Kili's relationship to Tauriel and she was glad that the young dwarf had found at least some happiness with the hobbit. So she promised to help Daisy whenever she could.

A few days after Daisy's arrival the miners from the Iron Hills were executed in public for their assassination attempts on the King, killing Anor and injuring Fili. Poppy wanted to support Runa on that difficult day but Fili asked her to stay at home with the children while he would go with Runa. He didn't think that his gentle wife should see a beheading after everything she had been through.

Runa, as the widow of the victim, had been allowed to say a few words to the miners before they would get their punishment. "I still don't understand why you killed my husband. Anor was a kind and loving dwarf and he has done nothing wrong. Even though I might forgive you and don't want anyone to get killed, I understand the King's decision. You would continue attacking him again and again and I don't want anyone else getting injured or worse by your hands." She wiped a tear away. "I don't want anyone else to know what it feels like to lose their One or a parent. I don't want anyone to know the feeling of wanting to follow your One to the Halls of Waiting every day although you know that you can't give up. I promised Anor to be strong for Runor and I will keep that promise. I want him to be proud." In the middle of the sentence Runa started sobbing and nearly sank to her knees. Fili had put his arms around her waist and Dis rushed to her as well. She put her arms around the younger dwarrowdam and let her out of the room. She wasn't keen on seeing Dwalin kill the miners with his axes and Runa didn't have to watch that either.

Runa was glad that Dis brought her back to her rooms. After she had finally calmed down she decided to visit Anor's grave together with Runor. She picked him up from Poppy's room and together they walked down to the graveyard. They walked through the graves holding each other's hand tightly. Runa thought of what it might be like if her husband could come back and hold her in his arms again. She wished that he was back with her but this wouldn't be possible of course.

Runor walked next to his mother in silence and held a small wooden toy dwarf in his hand. When they finally reached Anor's tomb he put it one the top. "Adad, I miss you! I made this with a Mister Fili. It's supposed to be a brave miner like you. I hope you like it. He's always nice and I hope you are happy that he is there for me. He wants to show me many things you would have if you were still here. But he will never replace you in my heart. You will always be my Adad!" He whispered with tears streaming down his cheeks.

Runa was touched by her son's words and started crying as well. She kneeled down in front of Runor and pulled him into a tight embrace. She prayed to Mahal that Fili would indeed always be there for her son no matter what King Thorin decided about Fili's future.

A few days later Fili and Poppy planned a picnic with their family and closest friends to celebrate Ruby's second birthday. It was a lovely early summer day and so they wanted to spent the day outdoors on the meadow close to the River Running.

Fili, Poppy, Bilbo, Dasiy, Dis, Dwalin and the children waited for Runa and Runor close to the entrance to the royal wing when Thorin appeared there. He smiled at them but didn't want to disturb them. So he continued to walk toward the King's room. He had asked some masons and carpenters to change and renovate several things there. But since he wanted to keep it a secret for now, he wanted to supervise the work on his own.

Ruby saw him though and toddled towards him. "Uncle Thorin! Come to my birthday party! We make picnic."

Thorin picked the little blonde girl up and smiled. "Oh! Happy birthday, my gem! I would like to come to your birthday party, but-" He looked towards Poppy and Fili who smiled and nodded at him. "I have some work to do. But I can do that later. Of course I will come to your party."

Ruby cheered and clapped her hands. Thorin kept her in his arms and when Runa and Runor arrived they walked towards the meadow. While they were still inside the mountain Thorin realised that his parents always had to keep a close eye on Vili even though he walked hand in hand with Runor because he might accidentally fall down on one of the narrow paths. Thorin decided that he would let the builders make and attach handrails to the paths and staircases Vili would have to use regularly. He wanted to make sure that nothing happened to the blind dwobbit and that he could have some independence in his new home.

Hello everyone! Thanks again for the follows, favourites and reviews! You make me really happy :) I'm sorry for the late update and quite short chapter. I will be on a holiday in Malta this week. I will try to write but I will most likely not be able to update.