Fili, Thorin and Dis looked at each other in shock.

"Oh Mahal! This can't be true." Fili whispered in shock and put his arm around his crying mother's shoulder.

Oin looked at them sadly. "We have to make a quick decision or the poison will spread even more through his body."

Thorin nodded. "Aye, Oin, please do everything you can to save Kili. We can't lose him now."

Fili and Dis agreed but then the dwarrowdam started crying even more. Fili and Thorin tried to comfort her although they also worried that Kili might die. They sat down together to wait and after a while Dis finally calmed down.

Fili worried deeply about his brother. He was scared that they might never be able to talk about everything that had happened and that he might never be able to thank him for saving his wife and son. Suddenly Fili sobbed.

Dis took his hand and looked at him in worry. "Fili, what's wrong, my dear?"

"Poppy and Thorin. What if the poison is in their bodies as well. I can't lose them, Amad." Fili said with tears in his eyes.

Thorin put a hand on Fili's forearm. "Fili, Fjola is examining them. I've known her all my life and she's a very good and experienced healer. You can trust her."

Dis nodded. "That's true. But maybe you should go home to make sure that they are well. I'm sure you're family is still very upset. They need you!"

"But Kili. I would never forgive myself if something happened and I wasn't there for him." Fili whispered sadly.

"I understand Fili. You can't help him at the moment but you can help your wife. We'll fetch you as soon as there are any news." Thorin promised.

Fili nodded. "I think you're right." He stood up and went back to his new home. On his way there he passed Daisy's room and wondered if he should tell her what had happened. But then he decided to wait until they knew if Kili survived. He didn't want to upset her even more because he worried about his niece or nephew.

After a few more minutes Fili finally reached the King's rooms. Fjola, Runa and Runor sat in the living room and tried to smile at him.

Fili swallowed. "Are my wife and son well?"

Fjola stood up. "Aye, my Prince, they are well. The arrows haven't touched their skin." Then she looked down at her boots. "But unfortunately your wife, ummm Lady Poppy, found out about what happened to Prince Kili and started blaming herself for what has happened. She started crying desperately and so I had to give her a sleeping draught to calm her down."

Despite the sad situation Fili had to chuckle when the healer addressed Poppy as a lady. He was sure that she wouldn't want such titles. "Just call her Poppy for now. Is she still asleep?"

"Aye, my Prince. Your wife and children are all sleeping in your bed curled up around each other." Fjola answered and bowed slightly.

"Thank you! You may leave now. I will stay here now and I'm sure Runa will stay as well." Fili said with a smile at Runa and Runor.

After Fjola had left, Fili went towards their bedroom. He sat down on the bed and put a kiss on Poppy's forehead. Unfortunately his movements startled the children and they woke up. They crawled towards their father who hugged and kissed them. Then he asked them if they wanted to play with Runor in the living room. They nodded and ran towards Runa and Runor.

Fili looked at his still sleeping wife and laid down next to her. He pulled her and Thorin, who was sleeping in his mother's arms, close against his chest and put another kiss on the top of Poppy's head.

After a while he got up again to help Runa to put Dwalis, Lili, Vili, Tulip and Ruby to sleep. They were still scared and so they built a nest of blankets for them on the floor of the living room. Fili asked Runa if she would stay with them for the night and was relieved when she agreed. Runor was happy to stay with his friends as well and immediately laid down next to Vili while his mother sat down in a comfortable armchair.

Fili smiled at them and went back towards his bedroom. He pulled Poppy and Thorin closer again and stayed like this until someone knocked at the door.

After a few moments Dis entered the room. She looked at Poppy sadly. "Fjola told me what happened. How is she now?"

"She still asleep but I guess that's a good thing." Fili answered in low voice.

Dis nodded and sat down on the bed next to Poppy. She stroked the hobbit's hair and smiled at her youngest grandchild who was still peacefully asleep between his parents.

Fili watched her curiously but then decided to ask straight away. "Do you have any news from Kili?"

Dis nodded. "Aye, that's why I'm here in the first place. Oin managed to amputate his arm below the elbow without too many problems. If Kili survives the night, he should be out of immediate danger."

Fili sighed in relief. This was at least some good news. He sent a prayer to Mahal to ask him to make sure that Kili survived.

In that moment Poppy woke up. She blinked at her husband and Dis and tears filled her eyes again almost immediately.

Dis looked at the hobbit sadly and took her grandson into her arms to allow Fili to pull his wife closer to comfort her.

Fili pulled Poppy closer against his chest and kissed her again and again while stroking her head and back. "Shh, shh, my love. It's ok. Kili will be fine."

"That's all my fault. The arrows were supposed to hit me and our son. If Kili-" Poppy sobbed. "I will never be able to look at Daisy again. If her child never meets his or her father, it will be my fault. She'll hate me forever."

"Poppy, none of this is your fault, my love. Please don't blame yourself." Fili whispered and kissed his wife again. Then he swallowed. "We have to tell Daisy tomorrow. Will you come with me? I worry about her child's safety and you've known her all your life."

Poppy buried her face in Fili's chest but nodded. "Of course I'll come with you."

Fili and his mother exchanged worried looks and continued telling Poppy that Kili's injury wasn't her fault until she finally calmed down a bit. In that moment Thorin started crying to demand his next meal. Dis handed him back to Poppy. The hobbit stayed in Fili's arms while she nursed her son. Soon Fili and Poppy fell asleep in each other's arms with their son between them.

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