"What happened?" Thorin asked Dalila.

"What do you mean?"

"What happened between you and Fili?"

"Well he started drinking more than usual. I went to tell him about Ragna. When I walked in his room he was in bed with Chala."

"I'm sorry. He was in the wrong. But I think you should stay away from him for a few days to cool down. Then when you're thinking properly talk to him." Dalila was in shock. Thorin Oakenshield had just apologized and said his nephew was in the wrong.

"Thank you for understanding. I don't know what I'll do." She said as she opened the door to Bofur's house.

"Thorin! Come in lad!" Bofur shouted.

"Thank you for your hospitality but I'm afraid I cannot stay."

"Shame. Thank you for escorting Dalila."

"Anytime my friend. Good day to you Dalila." Thorin said and left.

"Any word?" Bofur asked her.

"She-she did not make it. Fili told me that they butchered her. She lost too much blood." Dalila said softly and slowly.

"I'm sorry lassie. How is Kili?" 

"He's taking it hard."

"I imagine. You saw Fili?"

"Yes. Not much was said. He tried to beg me back but I can't" She sighed.

"You shouldn't. He did you wrong."

"I know. But I thought he was my one. My forever."

"I understand in a way. I was heartbroken when I lost your Mother but it was a different situation."

"I'm sorry. I guess every situation could be worse."

"Yes it can but you have every reason to be upset."

"I think I am going to visit Radagast. Help me clear my head."

"I think that's a good idea. Can I take you there and have him bring you back?"

"That will be fine."

The next day Bofur and Dalila rode ponies to Radagast the Brown's cottage.

"Dalila! What a lovely surprise!" Radagast exclaimed.

"It's good to see you too." She smiled.

"Will you see her back home?" Bofur asked him.

"It would be my pleasure."

"Thank you. I'll see you in a few days my dear." Bofur said and left.

"Can you send for Legolas?" Dalila asked Radagast.

"I can send a message yes but may I ask why?"

"I caught Fili with another woman. He was drunk. If you notice I do not have my promise braids in. I just need someone to talk to."

"I'm sorry to here that." Radagast wrote a message to Legolas and sent it by way of bird.

The next night Legolas arrived.

"Radagast said you needed me."  Legolas said as soon as he entered.

"Thanks for coming so quickly." She said.

"Of course. What is it?" He questioned as he sat down by her. She told him everything with tears in her eyes.

"I do not know what to do Legolas. I love him."

"You have made mistakes too." He told her.

"Yes I know but-" She started.

"Did you not have an affair with me?" He smirked and raised an eyebrow.

"Yes but I thought he was dead."

"Yes but he was drunk. He did not know what he was doing, meaning in his right mind he would never hurt you. You on the otherhand did."

"Your're-you're right....We're even...."

"Go." Legolas smiled and motioned out the door with his head.

"Thank you Legolas!" She stood up quickly and hugged him. He hugged her back.

"My door is always open." He told her.

"Same to you."

"Wait just a minute! I need to get my cloak. I told Bofur I would see you home." Radagast exclaimed looking for his cloak.

"What's this?" Dis said pulling a ring out of the couch.

"That's Dalila's ring. It belonged to her Mother. It must have fallen off when she was here." Fili instantly recognized the ring.

"Take it to her." Dis held the ring out to Fili.

"I don't think she wants to see me."

"Exactly why you need to take it." She forced the ring into his hand. Fili sighed in annoyance and left.

Half way to town he heard a noise. He stopped to see what it was. He saw a herd of rabbits coming right towards him. 

"Look out!" A squeaky voice shouted. Fili realized what was going on and jumped out of the way. Unfortunately he rolled down a hill. He groaned and started to stand up but someone or something jumped on him. At first he was confused but it did not take long for him to recognize the smell and touch of this person. Dalila.

"What's wrong? Are you alright? Are you hurt?" He asked concerned.

"I love you." She said. Relief washed over him. A weight was lifted off him. He could breath again.

"I love you too."

"I am so sorry." She said still hugging him.

"No I am. Bofur, Bifur, and Bombur hate me. Are you sure about this? I do not want to cause you any trouble lassie."

"They will think I'm crazy. But I don't care what they say, I'm in love with you. They try to pull me away, but they don't know the truth. My heart's crippled by the vein that I keep on closing. You cut me open and I keep bleeding love. I was closed off from love, I didn't need the pain. Once or twice was enough and it was all in vain. Time starts to pass, before you know it you're frozen but something happened for the very first time with you. My heart melted to the ground, found something true."

"Can I escort you home?"

"That would be lovely." She smiled.

"Oh! I have something for you." He grabbed her hand and slipped her ring on her finger.

"Where did you get this?"

"It must have fallen off when you were at my house."

"Thank you. I didn't even realize it was gone."

"Anytime princess."

"I'm not a princess."

"We'll have to fix that."

"How can we do that?"

"We'll have to find you a prince."

"Those are rare."

"Not if you look in the right place."

"Hello Dalila!" Bombur exclaimed when he saw Dalila. His smiled changed into a frown quickly when Fili stepped in behind her.

"He's following you now is he?" Bombur glared at Fili.

"No. I invited him." Dalila spoke firmly.

"Good. You've changed your mind about me giving him a lesson then." Bofur said.

"No. You will not touch him. We've talked it over and I forgive him."

"You've got to be joking!" Bofur yelled.

"I am not. You don't know what all we've gone through. I'm giving him another chance like he did for me."

"Dalila it might be best if I go." Fili said to her.

"No. I want you to come to my room and put my braids back in."

"If that's what you want."

"It is. Come on." She grabbed his hand and lead him to her room.

"I'm sorry." He said when they were in her room.

"For what?" She asked and sat on her bed.

"They don't approve." He sat beside her.

"Let me explain something. You were my only friends when I was younger. When I was in Ironhil I thought of you every day. For a long time I thought I only thought of you as a friend but when I was older I realized I had fallen in love with you. As cliche as it sounds it's true. I came back and fell in love with you even more. We have been through trial after trial and made it through. Not everyone has approved and there will always be people who will not approve. Even when I thought you were dead I loved you. I made a mistake and you forgave me without question. I'm doing the same for you. I don't care if anyone approves. I love you"

"I love you as well. I swear to you I will not make that mistake again. I will not get drunk again."

"Fili you are a dwarf. You'll always drink ale."

"I know. But I won't get drunk."

"Whatever you say."

"Do you want the same braid?" He asked seperating a piece of hair.

"Yes."

Fili left a little later. The only thing he got from Bifur, Bofur, and Bombur was a deadly glare.

"Uh..I'll be going." Fili said awkwardly and left.