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**(Fanart from Pinterest)** **Thorin, Kili and Fili survived and Bilbo stayed in Erebor. And of course bagginshield au!** ---------- *Days have passed since the battle's end. Thorin and his nephews survive, though they require medical aid. Dwarves return to the Kingdom.* *Bilbo spends time with Thorin, weak from battle wounds. He also explores the mountain. Balin tells him stories about Erebor.* *Weeks later, after Thorin is fully healthy, a ceremony makes him King of Erebor. Feasts follow, fitting for dwarves.* *Thorin talks to cousin Dain when he notices Bilbo standing awkwardly in the hall corner.* *Thorin excuses himself and approaches his boyfriend. The hobbit looks up at him.*