Dreams

Dreams- Prologue

Prologue

Fili's head flew forward, the momentum from the massive snowball Kili threw at him making his ears ring. He laughed. "Is that all you've got, Kee?"

He turned, a terrible mistake, really. Right as he turned, Kili threw another with the accuracy of well, an archer. It hit the blonde dwarf square in the face, summoning a fit of maniacal laughter from Kili.

"Shut up, you!" Fili groaned, smiling. He ran over and tackled the brunette, knocking them both to the ground. They began to wrestle; Fili, being the bigger and stronger one, gaining the upper hand quickly. Their giggling and grunting soon stopped, when they heard someone clear their throat behind them.

Thorin was standing a few feet away, leaning against a tree. He seemed healthier than usual; less tired and in a better mood. The brothers immediately stood up and brushed the snow off themselves. "It's late. Your mother is starting to worry." "Sorry," Fili muttered, and started walking towards Thorin, Kili trailing after him shortly. After a few seconds, Kili spoke to him.

"You seem happier, Uncle. What happened? Did you meet your One?" He was teasing, but when their uncle reddened a bit, his large brown eyes widened. "Uncle, that's wonderful! Who is it?" Thorin grumbled under his beard, something that sounded suspiciously like "shut up, Kili," but the brown-haired dwarf persisted. "Is it that pretty lass from the tavern? Or is it the human bard, uh, what was her name, Fee?" "Lana," Fili replied mischievously. "That's her. Is it Lana? TELLLLLL MEEEEEEEEEEE!" Thorin tightened his lips, his complexion now a bug-juice red. "Fine," Kili gave up, "I'll ask Master Boggins. Maybe he'll know." He glanced over sideways at his uncle, who made a growling noise. "Kee, I think it is Master Boggins! I'm right, look at 'im. He's blushing so hard he looks like a tomato." Thorin stopped in his tracks. He glared at them both sternly. "If you tell him or anyone, I will have your hides.

Fili raised his hands in surrender. "You have my word, Uncle." "May the best of luck go with you when you tell him." Kili said solemnly. Thorin looked at them both, astonished. "Thank you." And he set off towards the brothers' house.