Adult-FanFiction.org : Lord of the Rings

A Hobbit's Rescue	By : LadyLaran Category: Lord of the Rings Movies > Hobbit, The Views: 5698 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: I do not own "The Hobbit" nor do I make money from this story.

Chapter List
- 47
- 48
- 49
Author’s Note – Here’s the first of another group of updates. I’ll be posting for the next few days since I have to be finished and posted by the 20^th as per the date I signed up for on the Hobbit Big Bang group page. I’ve been so excited to be a part of this, and I hope everyone is enjoying this in regards to my story.

Disclaimer – I do not own “the Hobbit” nor do I make any money from this story.

Chapter Forty-eight – Airing Concerns

The next few days were fairly busy for everyone and once Adamanta was allowed to return to her duties, she was both amused and horrified to find that Gimli had been assigned to work with her as her assistant. The young dwarf stayed by her side, fetching and carrying for her mostly, and it was a tad bit unnerving for the hobbit as she’d never had this sort of help before.

When she commented on this to Thorin after a meeting she’d been asked to attend with him, the dwarf gave her a smile. The family had been fairly certain it wouldn’t take long before the hobbit would ask about Gimli being assigned to be her assistant; it seemed that he and Kili had won the bet since they knew she wouldn’t last longer than three hours before she commented on it.

“He said he wanted to help and suggested that he be assigned to aid you,” he told his niece, who stared at him for several long moments.

“Why would he ask to do that,” she asked him, rather surprised by what the king had shared with her.

“Several reasons,” Thorin said to her. “As his mother is a midwife, he’s aware of how difficult pregnancies can be on women and also knows that you really don’t have anyone to help you with the responsibilities you have to handle every day. He wanted to make sure you had someone to do any heavy lifting. When he came to Kili and me about this, he also mentioned that it would be better to have someone with you in case you have more dizzy spells or if something else happened. This way Bifur can remain with you while Gimli runs for his mother or Oin.”

“I’m not going to be able to persuade you to have him assigned elsewhere, am I?”

“I’m afraid not,” he told her. “All of us were in agreement after Gimli asked about this. His parents were proud of him for thinking of it and volunteering. When he’s not in lessons, he will be helping you however he can.”

“All of you do realize that I’m with child, not dying or something? Women do this all the time,” Adamanta pointed out.

“We are aware,” Thorin said gently. “However, we are also aware of the fact that this is the most difficult battle anyone can face and the family, as well as the community, pulls together to ensure any expecting mother is watched over. Your pregnancy will be drawing a lot of attention, Adamanta, as it’s the first one to be announced in Erebor as well as being a member of the royal family.”

“Which means everyone will be fussing over me,” she grumbled, not liking the idea of being the focus of that much attention.

“Exactly,” the king said with a grin. “So you’d better get used to it now.”

“I don’t like being the focus of attention, Uncle Thorin,” the hobbit rebutted. “It’s not comfortable at all.”

“Unfortunately, there’s not much I can do for that,” he replied. “Just do your best, Adamanta, and bear it with your usual grace. This is their way of showing they care.”

The young woman’s shoulders slumped for a moment as she gave a deep sigh and nod. She didn’t like it, but she’d tolerate it since this was so important to the others. All Adamanta could do was hope that it didn’t get too overbearing.

“When was the last time you were outside,” Thorin asked, having a feeling she hadn’t been able to lately.

“It’s been a few days,” Adamanta answered. “I usually prefer going out with Kili, but he’s been very busy lately. I keep forgetting to do it.”

“That he has, and you shouldn’t forget to do it. You need to remember to take care of yourself,” the monarch commented, rising to his feet. “Let’s stop to get your cloak, and we’ll go out to the gate. I could use a break, and you need some fresh air.”

Adamanta couldn’t argue and after a quick stop at where the company was staying, the pair went to the gate and stood at one of the look out posts.

“It’s a good thing Dain left already,” Thorin mused as he looked up at the sky. “That storm is due to hit soon, and I’ve no wish for him to be caught out in it.”

“I hope he’s able to reach the Iron Hills in time before the storm arrives at his home,” she said quietly. “I know he was eager to see his family.”

“He was,” he agreed. “It’s rare he leaves the Iron Hills because he is very much a family oriented dwarf; I’ve found that to be one of his strongest qualities.”

“I think it’s a family trait,” Adamanta replied with a smile. “Everyone in your family is very devoted to their family, and that’s a good thing.”

Thorin gave a quiet laugh and nodded, knowing she was right. His family tended to be very protective of each other, and it was something he was rather proud of. Bofur, Bifur, Bombur, and Bombur’s family had integrated into the family of Durin and were equally protective of everyone else.

“Which reminds me, we need to have a talk about a few things,” he told her. “I would like to announce the news of your pregnancy during the affirmation. I would rather do it at that point in time instead of the trial.”

“Better to do it during a happy time instead of one that is full of anger,” the hobbit asked, looking up at her husband’s uncle.

“Exactly,” Thorin answered. “This is a very important moment for you and Kili, and I want the memory to be one filled with joy and acceptance.”

She gave him a soft smile, understanding and grateful for what he was trying to do.

“You said there were a few things you wanted to speak of,” Adamanta asked, wondering what else was on the dwarf’s mind.

“Balin will be pulling you, Belis, Kili, and Fili aside to speak of what will happen during the affirmation so that all of you are prepared for it. He’s already said he’s looking for the right moment to do so,” he began. “The other issue we need to speak of is the trial. Balin offered to discuss this with you, but I wanted to do so.”

Adamanta leaned against the railing, soaking in the chilly air and sunshine as she looked over at her uncle. When he spotted the concerned look, Thorin began to explain.

“The trial will already generate a lot of anger because taking the life of someone outside of battle is something we do not do,” he started off. “The fact that the life that was threatened was yours will only enrage people more, and they will expect for the three assassins to be made examples of. Their lives were forfeit the moment they tried to kill you, but there will be punishment given before they face execution.”

The hobbit looked rather distressed but remained calm, listening to him speak.

“When the court is assembled, evidence of their treason as well as their assassination attempt will be presented. You will be asked to provide your testimony along with the others who were there,” he told her softly. “Once the verdict is given, Kili will be brought forward to weigh in on the punishment.”

“Why Kili,” she asked, startled by that piece of news.

“The one who was attacked is his wife, who is with child,” Thorin answered gently. “His need for justice allows him to do this.”

“I’m not sure I’m comfortable with that,” Adamanta admitted. “I don’t know that I like the idea of him plotting punishments for them; it’s not part of who Kili is.”

“I agree, it isn’t but he has the right to protect his One,” he replied in a low tone. “In standing up and stating what the price is for their actions, Kili is saying that his wife is the treasure of his heart and there is nothing he would not do to ensure your health, happiness, and safety.”

“I won’t have to be there for the punishment and whatever else follows, will I?”

“No, you won’t,” he reassured her. “Most of us will be there to see that the decisions are carried out, but no one will expect for you to be there unless you wish to be.”

“I don’t want to,” Adamanta told him. “I’ve given enough time and energy to the plots of those three, and I have no wish to grant them anything more.”

“I can understand that,” Thorin answered. “You’ve enough to focus on for the time being.”

“It’s been busy enough,” she agreed, tilting her face up to the pale winter sun. “I hope it will settle down in time. Right now, the issue of space is what worries me. I hope the engineers will be able to get the damaged areas lined out so we can move people into their new homes. There haven’t been any complaints yet, but I’ve been doing my best to keep morale up so that the cramped quarters won’t be as much of an issue. So far, we’ve been lucky.”

“You’re doing a remarkable job. Now that Dis and Belis are here, they’ll make sure to keep everyone on schedule,” the king told her. “They’ll be giving me a report before the end of the day on what needs to be done, and we’ll be able to get things going once the plans are in place.”

“Do you think things will slow down once supplies are laid in properly and we’re able to start putting families into their new homes,” she asked.

“I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, Adamanta, but things usually remain fairly busy for those of the royal family,” he said with a wry grin. “Dis and I have discussed how to ensure all of us have time for our family, and duties will be divided up. You, Ori, Belis, and Dis will be handling the consort’s duties between you, and Fili and Kili will be dividing up what they can and taking on some of mine. It’s the only way we can make sure we’re not too busy for our families.”

“It’s a good idea,” the hobbit murmured, quietly scolding herself for not having realized that the insane schedule would not slow down. She’d experienced a rather large part of it for herself when Thorin, Fili, and Kili had been injured. The thought of that brought something else to mind, and she turned her face back to Thorin.

“How am I going to be able to raise a child while fulfilling all of these responsibilities,” she asked him, sounding worried. “I don’t want to miss out on his or her life and have to hear reports from whoever is watching the child during the day.”

“You’ll keep the baby with you throughout the day,” Thorin reassured her. “When they reach the age of being mobile and very inquisitive, we’ll shift things so you can work in your rooms and still be able to be with your child. Babysitters will be available for formal events and important negotiations. We’ll make it work, Adamanta.”

“I’m pleased to hear it,” the hobbit admitted. “I don’t want to sacrifice family for duty.”

“No one will ask that of any of you,” the king said to his niece, easing her worries. “Ori and Fili will be the same once the time comes for them. The rest of the family will make sure of it, I promise.”

Adamanta gave him a smile, happy to hear that. She’d been concerned about it for a while and knowing that the family would help ensure that the children’s happiness was not sacrificed for duty was a huge relief to her.

The pair soon went back into the mountain, each returning to their duties, and the hobbit met up with her assistant. Despite the lack of enthusiasm she felt for it, Adamanta was grateful for his concern and managed to stay cheerful with him. He was family, after all, and she appreciated them a great deal.

Author’s End Note – There’s the end of the first chapter of the update batch. I hope you enjoyed it; there will be more coming! ~ Laran
- 47
- 48
- 49
You need to be logged in to leave a review for this story.You need to be logged in to leave a review for this story.
Report Story

A Hobbit's Rescue