After almost swaying her for three months since she found out he moved, she forced him to promise to bring over his 'friend' over the weekend.
Kili was dead terrified of going, meeting the mother in law was one problem, facing Fili's coming out was another thing entirely, and he was dead aware the wolves would sniff him out within minutes from arriving in town. They both were aware meeting the family was a must, and they had to get it done before Fili's next birthday, before he finally truned into what he really was.
The road to Erebor was around two hours by car. Fili had warned his mother that his 'friend' was allergic to practically everything and warned her not to prepare anything special for dinner. Kili watched with agitation the road, after over an hour they drove into the forest surrounding Erebor, and later drove on end to reach the small town in the reservation.
"How do you like it?" Fili asked in a strained voice as he was driving Kili's car, both of them were dead terrified of the trip and their destination.
"It reeks of wolves." Kili cringed his nose with disgust.
"I'm going to smell like that too." Fili noticed sternly.
"I doubt that." Kili answered. "You'll always smell delightful to me."
"Do you see that house?" Fili pointed to one of the first houses in town, a bit further away from other houses. There was a big garage, and a small house right behind it.
"What of it?" Kili asked very stiff and unsure.
"I own it. It used to belong to my father. I always thought of opening the garage again and fix cars and bikes and stuff. The nearest car mechanic is in Dale nearly thirty kilometers away." Fili explained.
"Just great…" Kili sat deeper into the chair. He glanced out the window. "I bet we will have a welcoming wolf committee just five minutes into tea and cake. Maybe it might save me from eating and drinking at least."
"I'm afraid you're right, but we can't delay this any longer." Fili noticed.
"I know. Although you know I would prefer to just skip town and move somewhere to Alaska with you." Kili sat even deeper into the chair. The sun was slowly going down and it was a bit cloudy, so without worry he could go outside. "But I know how much this is important to you, and I know a wolf cannot function without a pack. I know." He spoke in a low tone.
"You know how much I love you." Fili spoke in a quiet tone as they stopped in front of a nice house with a beautiful wooden verandah. "I really appreciate you coming here with me today."
"I love you!" Kili grabbed him and planted a chaste kiss on his lips. "Go first." He encouraged his lover to step out of the car. Fili just nodded and unbuckled his seat belt.
As soon as Fili was out of the car a woman with dark black hair came out and pulled him into a firm hug.
"I knew it was you the moment I saw this elegant car, does it belong to your girlfriend?" She asked curiously.
"To my boyfriend." Fili gently corrected her, he knew she would be surprised but she didn't show it.
Kili knew he had to get out, and the moment Fili whispered to him he was ready to face whatever would happen. He would do anything for his soul mate, and the connection they shared meant he would die for him if needed. I would never ask you to die for me… Fili whispered to him. She's not going to kill you.
Kili hesitantly got out of the car, and carefully eyed the small woman as Fili was introducing them. The woman was well guarded for a human her piercing blue eyes looking at him deeply, but he didn't feel any resentment in her. Don't you dare mind read my mother… Fili scolded him. Just getting the feel off her… Kili replied.
"I'm so happy to meet you finally!" She said honestly. "Please come inside I've got fresh cake and tea!" She guided both of them into the house.
They sat down in silence and Fili's mother was looking at him carefully. Before he could protest a piece of cake and a cup of tea was placed in front of him. Fili just sighed deeply.
"So what do you do Kili?" His mother looked at the boy carefully.
"I create computer games." He told her slowly, as Fili began eating his cake.
"I believe that does pay well considering your car…" She noticed.
"Mom!" Fili gently scolded her. "Don't interrogate him."
"Fine I'll leave that to Frerin." She noticed.
Kili sighed deeply. "I don't really mind…" He noticed meekly.
"So what do your parents do?" She continued the typical parent interrogation.
"They are dead. I only have an uncle." Kili replied in a low voice. "He's an investment specialist." He added before she could ask the obvious next question. He carefully glanced at the clock on the wall. 4 minutes… He whispered to Fili.
"Fili told me you're allergic, so the cake is gluten and lactose free. I got the recipe online…" She told Kili glancing at the untouched cake on his plate. Both boys took a deep breath.
"That's very considerate of you mom!" Fili noticed and without a moment of hesitation grabbed Kili's plate and began eating the second piece. "It's actually pretty good for a healthy cake."
5 minutes… Kili told him looking at the clock again.
"So which one of you is the girl in the relationship?" Dis asked her final brutal question, consciously saved for last.
"No one." Fili replied without a moment of hesitation.
6 minutes… I'm bad at predicting the future. Kili whined inside his head. Then they both jump hearing wild howling outside the house.
"You think it's better to sit and wait here or should we go outside?"Kili forgot himself and asked out loud.
"You know about the wolf problem?" Dis was clearly very surprised.
"Of course I do." Kili replied, and after a moment added. "After all we're always going to be together."
"I wouldn't be so sure if I were you…" Dis gently told him.
"Well I am." Fili cut their discussion.
"If you say so my son…" Dis replied, just as a loud bang could be heard on the front door.
"Let's go and face them." Fili made the call.
"I really don't feel like getting eaten by a wolf." Kili sat deeper into the chair.
"They don't normally eat people…" Dis noticed sternly, both boys just glared at her.
"Come on…" Fili extended his hand to Kili and gently urged him to come to the front door. He went out first shielding Kili with his own body. The wolves were sitting in a circle around the car and the entrance to the house.
Fili could easily tell Frerin, Gimli, Ori, Dori, Oin and Gloin waiting to meet them. He took in a deep breath, but the moment the wolves caught the scent of the vampire loud growling and barking could be heard.
"Whatever got into them…" Dis noticed from behind them.
Fili went down the porch steps and stood right in front of the wolves without fear, but with fear in his heart about Kili. Kili was right behind him, trembling and agitated. His eyes were the deep black he only had when in danger, and it was evident he wasn't taking this meeting well. My brave beloved vampire… Fili thought with tenderness.
Frerin made a move into the direction of Fili, his eyes were furious, and his fangs were showing. Before Kili could even think of what to do, his arms were around Fili and in one swift leap they were on the roof of the verandah.
Dis looked up to them with surprise and agitation on her face. The wolves stared up as well. Frerin did a humanly scowl and growled deeply.
"Uncle could you please turn back to normal." Fili looked down to his uncle sternly. "It's difficult to talk with you in this form."
After we kill the bloodsucker we can talk like humans, as long as he's around no one is safe… Fili easily caught the telepathic wolf message.
This vampire would die to protect me, and right now he thinks all of you are a danger to me, he can easily tell you're irritated both with his presence and with my bringing him here. Fili responded telepathically. Kili was consciously being quiet but because of their bond he could hear their discussion.
Never trust a vampire! Gimli the younger wolf shouted in his head.
Kill the vampire! Gloin added after his son.
No vampires are welcome in Erebor! Dori added.
No fucking vampire can come here and bring death to our people! Frerin replied in a firm inner voice, using all his alpha powers.
The fucking vampire can hear you! And I'm not bringing any death here! Kili startled them replying using the same method of communication. Fili this was a very bad idea, let's just go. He told Fili using their bond.
Uncle change back to human form so we can sit down and talk. Fili insisted.
There is no talking to them Fili, they are just narrow minded killers. Kili noticed speaking openly, still agitated with the threatening welcoming.
I'll be just like them. Fili replied sadly.
You're never be just like them. Kili spoke to him tenderly. I know this was important to you, but I doubt anything could be done to change their minds, and I'm not going to forcefully change their thoughts.
Like as if you could! Frerin noticed sternly.
He could. Fili noticed curtly. I'm sorry you had to go through this…
I would go to hell and back for you, even a hell filled with stupid wolves. Kili gently told him. Let's just go home.
"You're not going anywhere!" Dis told them from the porch. "And you're not deciding who I can invite for tea and who I can't!" Dis yelled at the golden wolf. "When you decide you want to join us, change to human form and enter, if not get lost in your fucking forest!" She spoke firmly to the wolves.
"Boys come down and go back into the house." She warmly told them, and waited for their reaction.
I forgot Mom can listen to wolf talk. Fili noticed surprised trough their bond. Wolf talk? That's just a basic form of telepathy, pretty primitive in fact. Kili replied curtly. Not like what is between us. Fili just glanced at him with a smile. Nothing is like what is between us. Kili hesitantly looked at the woman, and for the first time he realized she was a telepath herself, nothing like him or Fili, but she did have some basic abilities. His arms went around Fili tightly and in one swift move they were back on the porch behind the woman.
The wolves were still growling, but none dared to come closer to the house.