They got back To the Royal chambers to find Alina wide awake, talking with Bruce about the test results, "Hey guys where have you been?"
Tony came and kissed his baby sister, "We were getting a gift for my love of all loves."
Alina quirked an eyebrow, "You forgot to tell Pepper you were coming here, didn't you? And now she's pissed."
Tony pressed his lips together and nodded, "You know me so well, baby sister. How are you feeling?"
Alina brighten when he asked that, "Oh I feel much better, Bruce was just telling me that I have anemia, that I need a vitamin shot and prenatal vitamins."
Suddenly Alina grimaced, "I don't have to eat liver do I, Bruce?" She asked him with a pleading voice.
Bruce laughs, "No, Munchkin, leafy green food should do, but if it doesn't improve we'll have to add it to your diet. I think it's safe for us to let you get some sleep. If you need me to call me on the communicator. Come on guys lets let Munchkin get some sleep."
They all started filing out, Tony turned to the Iron Man suit. "JARVIS, I want you to stand guard outside the door, a great idea just occurred to me that tomorrow I have to talk to Thorin about."
Bilbo was the only one that did not leave. He had been overlooked the whole time but that was fine with him. This way he could watch over her in peace and quiet.
"Bilbo, I can smell you. You don't have to sit so far away," Alina says to the Hobbit.
He had completely forgotten about her nose. Alina opened her chocolate brown eyes, those eyes that he too loves, and looks at him, "Thank you, Bilbo, for staying and watching over me. You really don't have to you know." Alina sighs out closing her eyes.
"It's no trouble at all, Alina. Besides, I highly doubt Thorin would want you to be alone, no matter what Bruce says. Now just go to sleep."
Alina opens an eye, "Bilbo, do you know where Thorin is?"
Bilbo moves his chair closer, "He's down in the forges. He said he was going to make you a new bead."
Alina smiles, "That sweet, thoughtful, loving Dwarf!"
Bilbo just cleared his throat, "Yes well, my friend, you must sleep now."
She snuggled further into the bed, "You're right Bilbo, good night."
"Goodnight, my friend," When Bilbo was sure she was asleep he whispered very quietly, "I love you."
Alina sighed in her sleep, "I love you too, Thorin." Bilbo sighed.
Thorin did not go up with the others to his chambers, instead, he was going to go to the forges to make his One a new bead to replace the one she lost in the fire. He clutched at his heart at the thought of his two loves nearly burning to death. It still made him ill. Thorin ran into Balin and explained everything that happened. He asked that Balin make his apologies to their guests for him. Balin agreed. After his encounter with Balin, Thorin made his way to the forges. He works on the bead for hours. This bead looks exactly the same as the first. The only difference is instead of using silver, Thorin used Mithril to make the bead. The gems were Sapphire for the Royal colors and of course the letter 'D' for the house of Durin.
The other major difference is that while the first bead he made was in anticipation of finding his One. Thorin now had his One. With this great difference in mind, Thorin pours his heart and soul into making this bead for the woman that was sleeping upstairs. Never had Thorin felt so happy, so complete and he owed it all to a little Mutant that tossed him across a garden with the flick of a wrist. Thorin was leaving the forges when that memory came to mind. He chuckled at the memory.
"And I thought I would hate her until my dying breath. What a fool I was!" Thorin let out a boom of a laugh as he walked back to their shared bedchambers.
He returned to his chamber to find one of Tony's suit standing outside. JARVIS turned to Thorin and bowed, **Good evening, King Thorin. I am JARVIS if you recall sir, I operate the unmanned Iron Man suits.**
Thorin nodded, "Oh yes, JARVIS I remember, Is there something wrong?" Thorin felt a twinge of panic.
**No, sir, Mr. Stark has assigned me to stay out here and stand guard all night. He also wanted me to inform you that he would like to speak with you tomorrow about guards for the Queen.**
Thorin stroked his beard, "Alright, inform Tony I will meet with him tomorrow. I shall send for him." Jarvis simply nods.
When Thorin entered his chambers he sees Bilbo at the bedside of his beloved. Thorin smiles though deep down there is a hint of possessiveness peeking through. He knows exactly how the Hobbit feels towards his wife, but then again how could he not? Alina had a habit of charming and enrapturing people that she met. It was definitely a family trait for Tony could do the same, though he used it more to his advantage. Most of the time Alina did it inadvertently. No, Thorin couldn't fault Bilbo at all for being in love with Alina. Thorin quietly made his way towards the bed coming to stand behind Bilbo's chair. Watching as the Hobbit gently holds the hand of his sleeping wife.
"It was easy to fall in love with her was it not?"
Bilbo leaped to his feet and backed away from Thorin, "Peace, Bilbo I hold you no ill will, I know you would never try to take my One from me. And I certainly understand you falling in love with her Frankly, I am surprised the rest of the Company were not as well." Thorin chuckles, softly "I think even the bowman was falling for her as well."
Bilbo also chuckles, "Yes, he was, he kept glaring at you when you were not looking. Jealousy was written all over his face!"
Thorin chuckles louder then catches himself, "No, my friend, of all the people in the world I trust, I trust you with my most beloved treasures, my wife and my child!" Thorin says as he places a hand on Bilbo's shoulder. "Now, if you don't mind I am quite tired and would like to retire."
Bilbo looked at Thorin in amazement. Bilbo thought for sure Thorin would kill him if he ever discovered Bilbo's secret. Bilbo could only assume this was Alina's influence on the Dwarf, he was thankful nonetheless.
"Yes, of course, I shall leave you to it. Goodnight, Thorin." Bilbo said a little flustered and left the chamber.
Thorin only shook his head and chuckled. He took off his coat, checking the pocket for the bead. He laid it carefully across the back of the chair. He sat in the chair occupied earlier by Bilbo and just watched Alina sleep. She looked much better than before. The dark circles that surrounded the eyes that could hypnotize him, were slowly fading. Color had returned even more so to her face. She was glowing as he had noticed earlier. From past experiences with his sister Dis, this was a pregnancy glow. Only this glow was different. It was stronger maybe even brighter, he would need to ask Bruce. Thinking of the baby and how it was NOT going to be the death of his wife brought joy to his heart once again and he could not wait to meet his little one.
Thorin sank back into the comfortable chair with a tired sigh. He rubbed his huge hands over his face. Thinking of his sister made him realize that she should have received word by now and is probably at this very moment organizing for the departure of the Dwarves from the Blue Mountains. It would be at least be six months before the first Dwarves of Ered Luin would arrive.
Thorin abruptly sat upright an idea occurring to him. Could Tony's machine work to teleport his people here instead of making the long trek? The idea was so phenomenal and Thorin was so excited at the prospects that he almost rushed out of the room. Then he came to his senses. First: He was only half dressed. Second: It was the middle of the night. This could wait until tomorrow. And Third: His wife needed him. And that outweighed everything for Thorin. A moan escaped Alina's lips solidifying in Thorin's mind that nothing was more important than his wife and child. He finished getting undressed and carefully climbed into bed. Once he was settled he carefully pulled Alina on top of him and hugged her tightly, but not tight enough to wake her. He let out a contented sigh and drifted off to sleep.
It was mid-morning and Thorin was fast asleep spooning with his wife when there was a ruckus outside. Thorin's eyes snap open, he very carefully untangles himself from his wife to go see what is going on. He leaves his bed chambers and quietly closes the door. Walking to the door sword drawn he immediately sees the problem. Dwalin is trying and failing to push past the Iron Man suit to get into Thorin's Chambers. JARVIS, on the other hand, will not budge until so ordered by one of the Starks or The King himself. Thorin opens the door but can't get passed, JARVIS. That's when it occurred to Thorin.
"You may stand down now JARVIS, thank you."
On that command JARVIS stood aside and acknowledge the order, **As you wish, King Thorin, will there be anything else?**
Thorin was surprised that the suit obeyed him, *must be Tony's doing.* he thought to himself.
"Yes, you may inform Tony that I will see him now in my study. Thank you, JARVIS."
With that, Thorin had led Dwalin to his study so they could talk about the commotion that woke Thorin.
Thorin sheathed his sword as they walked into the study. "What was that monstrosity doing at your door, Thorin?" Dwalin asked as he sat down out of breath from fighting with JARVIS.
Thorin looked at his best friend, "I foolishly forgot to post guards outside the royal chambers last night when I went to the feast. Leaving Alina and the baby up here unguarded. Before Tony retired for the evening he had one of his Iron Man suits stand guard all night." Dwalin only nodded his head.
"How is the lass? Balin said that she was sick. But when I saw Bilbo this morning at breakfast, he said that she was very weak and that she needs to be in bed for a while."
A sad look crossed Thorin's face, "Aye, she is very weak right now. She exerted herself too much yesterday during the battle, and tending to the wounded."
Thorin's face brightens, "But all is well, Bruce performed some tests and said it can be treated with medication."
Dwalin sighed in relieve. "Thank Mahal the lass and babe are going to be fine," Dwalin says patting Thorin on the back.
At that moment Tony comes strutting into the study wearing a tunic, trousers he borrowed from king Bard and his sneakers. Dwalin and Thorin gave him a look.
"Hey, my clothes are being washed, deal with it."
Behind Tony came Logan, he wasn't called but what did he care. He was dressed pretty much dressed the same as Tony but it was oversized and the trousers were a bit too small. Tony had already laughed at Logan because of his appearance and was already threatened.
"Okay, now that we're all here I have a suggestion for you, Thorin," Thorin quirked an eyebrow indicating he was interested, "You've already said yes to Logan being my sister's personal guard, well I'd like to leave three of my suits as her guards as well."
Thorin and Dwalin were taken aback. They weren't exactly sure what to think. Thorin thought it over. *Their loyalty to my wife and me will be absolute. I can trust them completely because they come from Tony. They are indestructible and they will never tire.*
After thinking for a bit Thorin address Tony, "Yes, Brother, I accept your three suits to protect Alina. The only thing is that other people may need entrance to the suite how would we…?"
Tony smirked, "Oh no problem I figured as much, JARVIS is an AI meaning he has artificial intelligence. He'll learn to know who to let in and who not to let in but if you want commands followed let me know who. Lets start with who's allowed in the room that JARVIS is unfamiliar with, JARVIS!"
With that, the AI walked into the study. "JARVIS, are you familiar with this Dwarf?" motioning to Dwalin
**No sir, I am not.**
Tony looks at Dwalin, "There you go, Dwalin, that's why JARVIS wouldn't let you in, he doesn't know you. You may want to introduce yourself."
Dwalin looked at the suit, "Dwalin, son of Fundin, at your service." Then he bowed.
Jarvis bowed in return **And I am Jarvis AI and assistant to both Mr. and Miss Stark and now the King under the Mountain.** Jarvis said. Even though he's an AI, the pride can still be heard in his voice.
"Who else, Balin, no?" Tony asks.
Thorin looks at Dwalin who immediately left the room in search of Balin.
In the meantime, the Billionaire and Mutant started to ask about Alina. "So Bro, how's my baby sister?"
Thorin brightened at the question. He was very happy by the way things were looking, "Oh, she is doing much better, Tony. The color has come back to her cheeks and she has a beautiful pregnancy glow about her. Though this glow is different than either one that Dis had when she was pregnant with the boys, I wonder why?"
Logan had his eyes closed and had a look of concentration on his face. Suddenly his eyes snapped open. He jumped up from his seat, "I think I know why her glow is different and what caused the anemia. She's awake."
With that, he abruptly left the room heading straight for the bedchamber. Thorin and Tony looked at each other and ran after him. Tony paused in front of Jarvis.
"JARVIS, contact Bruce ask him to come to the royal chambers, please. Thanks"
Then Tony took off running.
When Thorin and Tony entered the Bed Chambers they saw Logan with head on Alina's tummy with his eyes closed. She had a look of complete anticipation on her face. Thorin was furious, it was one thing that they were close, but Logan was taking too many liberties. Tony instantly understood.
He grabbed Thorin by the shoulders, "He's listening for something, nothing more." Tony whispers.
Thorin becomes anxious, "What is he listening for?" Tony shrugs.
"Heartbeats, now shut up," Logan says without opening his eyes. Suddenly Logan's eyes shoot open, he looks at Alina with a big smile.
"Yep, just what I thought two heartbeats. Kid, you're having twins, congratulations!" Logan says giving her a bear hug.