Imagine requested by shesavy ; Imagine snuggling with Dwalin when you go into labor. You have the baby and then there is a cute moment.

'Please tell me I never have to leave your arms' Dwalin whined as he cuddled up closer to you.

He was softly stroking your belly as he hummed happily against your skin.

'It would be handy if you could let me go when I need to go to the bathroom. It can get quite messy if you don't' you said.

Dwalin chuckled. 'Not even then will I let go of you.' He pushed himself up with one arm to kiss you. 'I will always be there to protect my two princesses.'

He wore a proud smile on his lips. His hands had barely left your stomache since the day you told him the happy news.

It was hard for him not to tell anyone until the first four months were over. These were the critical months. Oin told you to wait with sharing the news until the four months were over.

Of course your husband could know. But he couldn't keep it to himself. Everyone in Middle-Earth should know that he was expecting a little girl.

'And what makes you think it is a girl?' you asked.

He had been saying that since the beginning. Dwalin told everyone who would, and wouldn't listen, that you were pregnant. And that you are pregnant with a girl. Even though there was no way of knowing yet.

'How could it not be? The most important thing is that our baby is healthy. But I just have a feeling that we are going to have a little girl' he said proudly.

'Then our little girl is going to have the best father there is' you said. You slowly raised your hand to cup his cheek. Dwalin leaned in to the touch.

'And not to forget, the best mother of this world.' He leaned in for another kiss.

Dwalin lowered himself so that he was now face to belly with your stomache. Carefully, he places ticklish kisses on your stomache.

'My little girl is going to be so strong. Do you want to hear another story little one?' Dwalin said lovingly.

'Not the same story as two hours ago, please. I know it is your favorite but we've heard it enough now' you said jokingly.

Dwalin chose to ignore you. 'Your mother doesn't know what she is talking about. You love it when your father tells you stories, don't you? My little girl doesn't care if I tell the same story over and over.'

'Nor does your wife. But we do when you tell the same story twice in one day' you commented.

'There once was a beautiful human lass and a strong, warrior dwarf...'

You rolled your eyes jokingly. 'There we go again.'

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That night, you went into labor.

Dwalin stayed by your side the whole time.

It was common for dwarven man to wait outside the room while the woman were helping with the labor. But not in this case.

The mother didn't want the father to go so Dwalin refused to leave.

Balin tried to talk him out of the room but to no avail. Thorin calmed the white haired dwarf down and told him it wasn't against tradition for Dwalin to stay with you.

He wanted to be there for you when you needed him most. Everyone could tell you were in pain. And had he not said he would be there for better or for worse? This was definitely for worse. It would be good in a few hours.

Dwalin held your hand as you pushed hard. It hurt so badly.

'You can do this âmrâlime. My strong woman can do this' he murmured into your ear.

It really helped you that he was there for you. No way that you would have pushed if he had not been there. You would have kept the baby inside for the rest of your life if you had to. Even though that wasn't really possible.

One hour later, the baby was born.

It was a beautiful baby girl.

Your child was given to you. You held it carefully, afraid that you might break your fragile child. She looked so vulnerable.

But you knew that neither of you had to worry about a thing, as long as Dwalin would be there.

His face was positively beaming as he looked at his two woman. He had been right all along. He had a beautiful baby girl. And she would always be that to him.

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As you drifted off into a slumber, you could feel Dwalin lifting your baby up into his own arms. You were laying on the bed, exhausted from giving birth.

Your husband was sitting next to you on a chair.

He wanted you to have the bed for yourself tonight. You deserved it after all you went through.

And this way he could hold his little girl in the best way possible. Though he also couldn't wait to rest with her laying on his chest. There were so many adventures to have together.

Would she prefer axes or swords? Maybe she would want to learn something about the bow and arrow. He should fresh up his knowledge on that weapon in case she did want to learn about it.

She felt so soft in his arms. She was so precious to him already. When you woke up from your must needed rest, you would come up with a name for your baby girl together.

He held her close to his chest.

His baby girl wrapped a strong, small hand around his large thumb. He smiled at her with a bright grin.

'It is just like with your mother all those months ago. She captured my heart when I first saw her. And now you do the same' he spoke softly.

She made little noises as she felt the heat from her father.

'Do you feel safe?' he asked. Lovingly, he reached for your hand and drew circles with his thumb that wasn't taken by his daughter.

'You are quite strong, you know? I am not sure if you have that from your mother or from me' he said as you began squeezing his hand in your sleep.

A soft knock on the door had him looking up.

'Who is there?' he asked.

'I am' Thorin replied.

When there was no reply, the king took it as a sign to come in.

The sight was endearing. He never thought he would see his tattood friend holding his child. But it looked so right when he finally saw it.

'May I come closer?' Thorin asked.

Dwalin nodded, not taking his eyes off his little girl.

'Boy or girl?' he asked softly as he looked at the small child. Children were so rare among their kind. Thorin couldn't define the happiness he felt right now. Dwalin deserved this happiness.

'A girl' Dwalin said proudly.

Thorin's face was positively gleaming. 'She is beautiful.'

Together, they stared at your newborn baby in awe.

'How is (y/n) doing?' Thorin asked after a while.

Dwalin softly squeezed your hand when he heard your name.

You stirred in your sleep.

'She is tired, the delivery took some hours and a lot of strength from her. Oin said that she is alright. I will keep an eye on her though' he said as he looked at your sleeping form.

'I am so happy for you' Thorin said.

They met each other's eyes.

'I never thought I would have all of this' Dwalin admitted. His eyes darted off. 'I am not even sure if I deserve all this.'

'Stop that.'

Dwalin looked back up at his best friend.

'You deserve everything that has been given to you. Don't ever say something like that again. You have done so much, sacrificed so much for our people. (Y/N) is the best thing that ever happened to you. I have never seen you so happy. Especially now that your baby girl is here.'

Dwalin smiled. 'Aye, they are my gems. I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world.'