The summer moon shone brightly down on Ered Luin as the forest residents slept peacefully in thier holes, nests, and various assortment of beds on this calm warm night. Suddenly a roar filled the air ..followed by screams waking the forest up from their peaceful slumber.

"RUN FILI ..KILI..its gaining on us" your legs are pumping as fast as they could trying to out run the enraged bear that was chasing you and the other two dwarflings. Your (h/c) hair was blowing behind you as the wind whipped thru it in your mad dash back to town that was still some ways..knowing you all were not going to make it to safety in time but still trying.

Earlier that evening you were in bed when you heard a tap on your window..getting up you went to the window opening it and seeing your two best friends down below throwing pebbles ..trying to get your attention. It was Kili who was throwing them and as you opened the window he threw another hitting you in the head making you fall backwards as he gasped out ."Oh No..im sorry (y/n)." you come back to the window seeing his embarressed face looking up at you and glancing behind you at the door hoping no one heard the noise...nothing ..the snores of the house eased your worry as you look back at them.

"What is it?" you mouth quietly ...Fili waves his hand at you..indicating for you to come down there with them. Slowly you ease yourself out the window onto the roof trying to not look down as you sneak along the sloping foundation. When you get near enough to the edge you see Fili hold out his arms for you to jump.."Dont worry (y/n)..ill catch you. you wont fall so long as im here ." his smile reassures you as you carefully lower your legs over the edge..feeling his hands on your legs over your night dress.. helping to ease you down into his arms. Soon as your feet touch the ground you look at them questioningly at what yall were doing out tonight...they smiled at you as Fili takes your hand pulling you along behind him.

"Come on..lets go for a swim..its too hot to sleep." Kili started to run ahead of you and Fili and you both increased your pace to keep up with the younger dwarfling. After a bit you three finally come to your destination..a small waterfall that fed into a pond that ran off into a stream dissappearing into the dark forest. Giggling you three start stripping down to your under things and walk into the water..shivering at the chill as it cooled off your heated skin and rinsing the sweat from your body. A soft laugh escaped you as you think how daring you three were for sneaking out of home to play in the water tonight...looking at your two partners in crime you ask how did they escape.

"We waited till we heard momma go to bed and we knew uncle was out with mr.dwalin at the tavern..so no one saw us sneaking out .." Kili giggled as he pointed at Fili." And he thought you wanted to come too..so we got you (y/n)." Fili blushed a little bit and you softly laughed.

"Thank you..I'm really glad you did. I was having a hard time sleeping in this heat." Slowly you swim over to Fili and kiss his cheek making him blush harder as Kili makes kissy noises at you both.

"Ooooo..Fili's got a girlfriend" you and Fili blush hard and start splashing at the retreating laughing Kili. As you splash water at each other..water spraying all around the three of you..you suddenly notice a dark shape behind Kili along the waters edge..a bear..large one. You go to alert him when you see a arc of water heading straight for Kili who ducks out of the way, and towards the bear. Watching in dread it hits the bear causing it to growl..alerting the other two of its presence. You all watch with horror as it stands up ..up..and up to its full height baring its teeth at the three of you..pissed off.

Someway ..somehow you , Fili, and Kili make it to shore and start running as fast as you could..praying you make it back to town in time...knowing it was impossible.

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It was late in the night..just after the midnight hour ..as two dwarf men were walking home from the tavern after having some ales to chase away the long grueling day they had at the forges earlier. As they were rounding a corner the taller one spotted three dwarflings running down the path that led out of town along a trail through the dark forest.

"Thorin..isn't that your nephews there with (y/n)?" He tapped the other dwarf that was next to him who quickly looked at the fleeing trio.

"Yes that is Dwalin.What are those three doing out of bed.?" He growled and was about to shout for them when Dwalin placed his hand on his shoulder with a look in his face.

"Let's follow and see what's up." He looked at Thorin who figured why not..maybe he would get a laugh out of this later..after he ground those two. They followed but lost sight of them for a bit and just as they were getting frantic they heard a scream of terror followed by something roaring..sending chills down their spine and heading their way..fast.

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You could feel the beasts hot breath on your back ..spurring you on faster. Not even looking at where your feet are going you feel your foot snag on something..tripping you to the ground as the bear comes for you. Seeing it standing over your prone form , you close your eyes cringing ..waiting for the pain from its paws tearing you apart to begin.

"(Y/N)..no!" You hear Fili scream out your name..then there is a roar from behind you. Opening your eyes you see Thorin and Dwalin with weapons drawn charging the bear ..slashing and whirling..showing why they were to be feared by any who dared to attack one of their own. The fight didn't take long as the bear sensed it was going to lose..retreating back into the forest leaving all of you gasping and alive. Suddenly you feel arms wrapping around you then joined by another set...looking you see Kili holding you and Fili who's arms were the one wrapped around your shaking body as you cry hard into his chest. Shivering with tears pouring down your face you hear Thorins voice booming like thunder in your ears.

"WHAT, BY MAHAL, WERE YOU THREE THINKING!" You cringed into Fili trying to get away from his rage which was just as fierce as the bears...hiccupping loudly. He looks down at your terror stricken face and taking a deep breath..walking over and gathering the three of you into his arms comforting y'all as he softens his voice..a little. "Why are you three out here? Don't you know its dangerous..there are orcs, goblins, and other things that wish to harm dwarflings?" Fili speaks up for yall.

"It was my fault uncle..I got hot and wanted to swim.." he looks down for a moment before looking Thorin in the eyes once again." I'm sorry ..I..I should not have endangered us..I am sorry" you realize you couldn't let him take all the blame and you shout out with a hiccup

"Its my fault too..hiccup...I wanted to come." ( sniff) you hear Kili also hollering about it being his fault too. Behind Thorin there was a chuckle coming from Dwalin who was watching it all.

"Well..you heard them friend. They all take responsibility for this..I think they learned their lesson." Watching the three of you shake your heads vigourously in agreement..which was instantly ruined by Thorins next words.

"Ay. Now they have to explain to their parents also." You feel your heart sink as you knew what was coming when you got home..hearing Thorins and Dwalins chuckle at yalls faces. Dawn was greeted by three dwarflings sniffling and who couldn't sit down for a long time..but they learned midnight wasn't the best hour to go wandering..but there was always other times.