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Eight and a half months had passed since telling Kili the news of your pregnancy. Carrying a child was full of joy and wonder, but also discomfort. After the morning sickness had passed, the cravings started to appear as did the aches and pains. Your whole body often felt worn down and your ankles started to swell, which meant you were bound to your bed for most of the last few months. But none of that pain compared to the happiness that came with the knowledge that you would soon have a beautiful baby dwarfling to hold in your arms.
Your due date was right around the corner and you were starting to get nervous about the delivery process. You often went to Dis for council, and she tried to tell you that it was nothing to worry about, but it did not quell your anxieties.
It was early morning, and Kili had decided to take you on a small walk around the courtyard in order to boost your spirits. As you waddled through the pathway, Kili's arm around your waist, you felt a strange sensation between your legs and realized that fluids were running down your leg. "Kili!" You gasped. "My water broke!"
"Your what..? O..Oh! Is the baby on its way?" Exclaimed a startled looking Kili.
"Yes, it is. Please help me. I don't know if I can make it." You put a hand on your bulging stomach. You could feel the contractions coming closer together, and you grimaced in pain as it felt like your stomach was twisting itself into a knot. Kili asked your hand maiden to go get the healers, as he tried to lead you to the room that was set up for the baby's birth. The women healers hurried out and held on to both sides of you to help you to the room.
"Kili..." you said. "I need my husband! Please."
"We're sorry, but no males are allowed into the birthing room." They responded in unison. They helped you onto the bed and changed you into a simple robe. Dis entered the room and hastily made her way to you.
"How are you feeling dear?" She kindly asked.
"Not..good..." you said through gritted teeth. "I need...my husband."
"We're sorry, but..." The healers began to say.
"No. My daughter-in-law will be allowed to have her husband with her." Dis snapped. Your heart swelled with love for Dis, as you tried to thank her. "Shh, Y/N. Just try to relax." You nodded your head and slumped back on the pillow, your face red with heat and exhaustion. Dis had barely opened the door before Kili leaped in, running to your side. Kili cupped your face in his hands and whispered words of encouragement to you. You suddenly yelled out in pain, your eyes squeezed shut.
"What's going on?" Kili asked, the color draining from his face.
"The baby is ready to make its way into the world." Dis smiled. You gulped and looked at the healers who were telling you to start pushing.
"One...Two...Three...Push!"
You screamed, gripping onto Kili's hand for dear life.
"That was wonderful, but we're going to need you to do that again. Just like you did before. One...Two...Three...Push!" The pain was almost unbearable as you pushed again. Tears were streaming down your face.
"Amralime, you are doing amazing. You're almost there." Kili said as he pushed your hair out of your sweaty face. Just as you felt like giving up, you gave one final push and suddenly heard the wailing sounds of a tiny baby.
"Congratulations Princess, you have given birth to a healthy baby girl." The healer smiled as she wrapped up the tiny infant in a soft blanket and placed her in your arms. You looked down in wonder at your new daughter. She was opening her dark eyes and cooed quietly. She had a small tuft of brown hair, and you knew that she would look just like Kili.
"She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen." Kili said, awestruck. Both of you turned your head as you heard a knock on the door. The healer opened it, and in walked Thorin and Fili. The whole line of Durin was in the room all at once, and you smiled to yourself at the new addition.
"May I see her?" Fili asked.
"Of course." You answered. You gently placed the little girl into his arms, as he asked what her name was. You looked at Kili and smiled.
"Her name is Kilah."
"I think that is the prettiest name I have ever heard." Said Kili, smiling down at you. After Thorin and Fili had held the newborn and given their congratulations, they put Kilah into Kili's arms.
Kili got into the bed with you, still holding Kilah, kissed your forehead and whispered. "I will always be here to protect both of you."
The End.
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