Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings Imagines

Kili ~ Game 2

While Kili remained furious at Thorin for the following months, having less time to spend with Valey was taking his toll.  Fili too, had little time to talk to her, so she was left in the dark about his so called plan, and he just kept asking her to trust him.

She felt more alone in those months than she ever had before, Kili maybe only seeing her once a week.

It was only about two weeks before they were due to leave, that Fili came around one night.

Valey opened the door, to find Fili smiling at her.  "Fili?  What are you doing here?"

"I need to talk to your father."  He said warmly, giving her a hug.  "Just finalizing a few things before we go."

"Oh, of course."  She lets him inside, her father, after all, was the best map maker in the Blue Mountains.  "I'll let him know you are here."

Fili's visit was short, much to Valey's disappointment, but he did leave her with some good news.

"Kili will be around later, I promise."  He hugs her as he leaves.  "He's just finishing up with Uncle and then he'll be free, probably tomorrow too."

Valey sighs.  "This is all so sudden Fi, I wish you would tell me what is happening."

"Just trust me Val, it'll work out."  The prince leaves with a grin, waving back at her.

Sure enough, Kili joined her later, looking tired and irritated, but happy to see her.  They spent a quite night in, catching up, but it seemed too soon that he had to leave to go home.

Valey wasn't looking forward to when they all left, Thorin having left sometime earlier, so she was allowed to spend the last week with Fili and Kili.

On the day before they left, Valey was quiet, not joining the brother's conversation.

"Valey?"

Valey starts, looking up at Fili, who had spoken.

She smiles.  "Sorry, guess I was just a little lost in my own world."

Kili sighs.  "I'm sorry we have to go Valey.  I wish you could come with us."

Valey raises an eyebrow.  "I might be able to defend myself Ki, but I think this type of journey is just a little too much excitement for me."

"Well, we'd protect you."  Kili shrugs, as if it wasn't a big thing.  "Not to mention the others would too, it wouldn't be a big deal."

She shakes her head.  "Well, it's too late to think of such things anyway.  You leave tomorrow and besides, Thorin would still say no."

"I know," Kili grumbles.  "I asked."

Fili laughed.  "Asked?  You practically shouted it at him."

Kili shoots him a look.  "Well, you could have said something too."

Fili just shakes his head.  "You know once Uncle makes a decision, that is it Kili.  Nothing I said would have changed that."  He yawns.  "Well, we should probably call it an early night, we've got an early start and a long way to go."

Kili sighs and stares at his shoes.  "I suppose."

Valey puts on a brave smile.  "Don't worry about me, I'll be fine here.  You two just be safe."

"Of course," Fili clasps Kili on the shoulder.  "We'll see each other again before we know it."

Kili shuffles on his feet.  "Can I say good bye to Val on my own Fi?"

Fili nods, says goodbye to Valey and then winking as he leaves, leaving Valey wondering exactly what the prince had planned.

Kili sighs and looks at Valey with sad eyes, causing her to giggle.