Tauriel POV
I have arrived on raven hill accompanied by the King and Legolas. The King and Legolas have gone to help Thorin Oakenshield while I am here to help Kili. My first instinct is to call out to him, but I refrain from doing so. Instead I turn around only to find Bolg sneaking up behind me. He nocks me to the ground and begins impaling me with the sharp end of his mace. Before he has a chance to run me through I stab my blade through his neck killing him instantly. He lets go of the mace in my chest, and falls backwards in a heap. I look over at Kili and notice that he has finished off the Orcs he was fighting; So I call out to him. Kili looks at me, and a look of pure horror spreads across his face. He rushes to my side, and swiftly removes the mace from my chest. He says to me.
"Tauriel I'm going to take you to a healer, and everything thing will be just fine." Kili
"I will hold on as long as I can, but you must hurry." Tauriel
Kili nods, picks me up, takes off out of the fortress, and runs down the hill careful not jostle me to much. We arrive at the healers tent, and Master Oin looks at me, and says.
"Lay her on the cot, and leave so I can do my work." Oin
"Please save Amràlimè?" Kili
"I will do my best lad; Now out." Oin
Kili takes one last look at me, and leaves the tent. Oin looks at me, and says.
"Lie still lass, and I'll have you good as new in no time." Oin
I nod, and the healer gets to work on the whole in my chest. He removes my leather armor, and then my tunic. He prods the wound to see if it goes all the way through; When he finds that it doesn't he is relieved. He cleans the wound, applies ointment, stitches the wound closed, and bandages it. He covers me with a blanket, and says.
"I have done all I can. Now you need rest to recover. " Oin
I nod as I drift off to sleep. I wake up to find Kili with his head resting on my chest sound asleep. I bring my hand up, and run my fingers through his hair. I continue to do this until he begins to stir. He looks into my eyes, and lifts his head careful not to aggravate my wound. He smiles at me, and asks.
"How are you feeling Tauriel?" Kili
"Better." Tauriel
"That's good I'll go get you some breakfast." Kili
"Thanks Kili." Tauriel
Kili nods, and walks out.
I close my eyes then I hear footsteps thinking it is Kili I open my eyes, and turn my head with a smile on my face. The person I see standing before me is the last person I would've expected to see considering that we did not part on the best of terms, but not necessarily the worst either. I greet him saying.
"My King." Tauriel
"Tauriel." Thranduil
I try to sit up, but fail miserably. I can do nothing but lay there groaning in pain. The King addresses me saying.
"What happened?" Thranduil
"I was on my way to assist Kili when Bolg crept up behind me. I turn around, he throws me to the ground, and starts to stab me with the sharp end of his mace. Before he has a chance to run me through I stab him in the neck killing him. He lets go of the mace, and falls backward in a heap. I look over, and notice that Kili has finished off the Orcs he was fighting; So I call out to him. He rushes to my side, pulls the mace from my chest, and brings me to the healer." Tauriel
"I see. Why did you not call for help before you were attacked?" Thranduil
"I had this feeling that something very bad would happen if I did; So I remained silent." Tauriel
"I see. So what do you plan to do now that both of you have survived the battle?" Thranduil
"I plan to be with Kili for the rest of his life; After that I will sail." Tauriel
"I understand that you love him, but he is mortal it will only end in heart ache for you. I cannot bring myself to condone my daughter having a relationship that will cause her pain. I have loved, and cared for you since the day I adopted you when you were an elfling. You are just as precious to me as Legolas. I cannot bare the thought of you in so much pain. Please reconsider your coarse?" Thranduil
I begin to cry, and say.
"Father I do not wish to hurt you, but I cannot do as you ask. For I love him, and cannot bare to be parted from him." Tauriel
"Very well I will arrange it so that the King Under the Mountain has no other choice but to allow your marriage." Thranduil
"Thank you father. I promise we will see each other again even if it is in Valinor it will happen." Tauriel
Father nods, and says.
"Rest now all will be well." Thranduil
I nod, and drift off into a light slumber.
Kili POV
I am walking to the tent with a smile on my face happy that Tauriel and I have both survived the battle. We have the rest of our lives to be together; Well the rest of my life anyway. I have every intention of making the best of it no matter what uncle has to say on the matter. I will give up my claim to the throne before I ever even come close to losing Tauriel. I walk in, and see the Elvenking sitting next to Tauriel. This puts me a little on edge, but it doesn't look like anything is wrong so I ignore it. The Elvenking turns, looks at me, and says.
"So you are the Dwarf my daughter loves?" Thranduil
"Yes, and I love her just as much." Kili
"Then what do you plan to do when your uncle rejects your match with Tauriel, and refuses to allow your marriage?" Thranduil
"I will give up my claim to the throne, and tell him that if he wants an heir he must get married. Because I would rather have Tauriel than all the power and gold in Erebor." Kili
The Elvenking sits there staring at me stunned speechless.
I don't think anyone has ever seen the mighty Elvenking stunned speechless before. Uncle would have a field day if I ever told him about this. Unfortunately he would then ask what had stunned the Elvenking speechless. That would lead to a conversation about me and Tauriel which would not end well at all. It would end with me renouncing my claim to the throne, and immediately being banished from Erebor. In short I don't hold out much hope of anyone being able to convince uncle to accept my relationship with Tauriel. He hates elves to much to allow his only remaining heir to join himself to an elf. I am going to have to find some place for us to live, and a ruler willing to perform the marriage. Since I know for sure that my uncle will never do it, and my banishment from the mountain is eminent. I look the Elven King in the eyes with a determined look on my face, and say.
"When the time comes for Tauriel and I to marry; Will you perform the ceremony?" Kili
"Why ask me? Wouldn't you rather your uncle perform your wedding ceremony?" Thranduil
"If it were possible yes, but it is not. So other plans must be made." Kili
"Why are such plans necessary, and what makes you think I would be willing to do such a thing when your uncle would not?" Thranduil
"1. Because my uncle hates elves so much that he would never approve of me marrying an elf let alone perform the ceremony.
2. Because unlike my uncle you care most about your daughters happiness, and will therefore do what is necessary to see that Tauriel's love flourishes for as long as possible." Kili
"You are correct on both counts. Very well. Should the confrontation with your uncle go badly I will honor you and Tauriel's wish to be wed." Thranduil
"Thank you so much King Thranduil." Kili
"You are welcome young Kili. Come to my tent we will drink and get to know one another. After all we will soon be family you and I." Thranduil
"I'd like that." Kili
"Oh? Don't you hate elves like your kin?" Thranduil
"I hold no animosity toward the fair folk. In fact my first time meeting an elf was in Rivendell, and I found it to be a very pleasant experience." Kili
We arrived at his tent, sat down, and he poured us some wine saying.
"You were a guest of Elrond?" Thranduil
"Yes." Kili
"I see. How was my old friend; Well I trust?" Thranduil
"He seemed very well indeed. I have no idea why the rest of the company save a few were grumbling about the green food we were served." Kili
"Oh, and what did you think?" Thranduil
"It was different; I am not entirely sure if it was good or bad." Kili
"I see. What kind of things did you and Tauriel talk about during your stay in my halls?" Thranduil
"She told me of the stars. Made me see them in a whole new light she did. I told her of my travels. She was in awe when I described the fire moon I saw rise over the mountain pass near Dunland. Tauriel talked of her desire to see the things I described to her. I told her that if possible we would go see those things together." Kili
"My daughter wishes to leave me too?" Thranduil
"I don't think it's so much wanting to leave you as it is wanting to see the world beyond what she knows, and is familiar with." Kili
"I would say you know Tauriel very well already. I have no doubt that you will take good care of her on your journey. Although I would appreciate it if you would spend your courtship in my halls, and receive some real elvish hospitality. I am sure you will find that this time your stay will be just as pleasant as it was in Rivendell." Thranduil
"I have no problem spending time in your halls; Although I believe you may have some things to discuss with Tauriel." Kili
"Oh?" Thranduil
"On the way back to the healers tent with Tauriel's breakfast I bumped into Legolas. We were talking on the way; He told me how you banished Tauriel for helping me, and the people of Lake Town." Kili
Thranduil nods, and we change to a more pleasant topic of conversation. We are learning quite a bit about each other. Thranduil and I find each other to be quite pleasant company despite me being a dwarf.
Legolas POV
The dwarf Tauriel loves survived the battle, but the thing that surprises me the most is this sense of calm and peace I feel about it. Maybe my feelings for Tauriel are not as I thought they were. Perhaps Tauriel has been a sister to me all along, and nothing more than that. In light of this fact I have to make sure that she will be alright before I leave for my journey. I am not satisfied with the brief conversation I had with Kili; So him and I are going to have another conversation. I need to know him better if he is to be part of the family. I need to know that my sister will be alright in my absence. I approach the healers tent, and hear my father say.
"Can you think of anything that might convince the King Under the Mountain to accept the marriage?" Thranduil
"The only thing that I can think of is if Mother were to talk to him. I don't think we have time to ride to the Blue Mountains to get her." Kili
"Why don't we have time?" Thranduil
"Uncle is going demand an explanation about why I took an elf to our healer instead of taking her to be cared for by her own people. I think you can imagine how that conversation will go." Kili
"This is going to end very badly." Thranduil
"My mother would be able to help if she were here." Kili
"Why?" Thranduil
"Uncle is scared of her when she is angry." Kili
"Oh?" Thranduil
"Tell me have you ever met the Lady Dis?" Kili
"Once when she was very young." Thranduil
"Then you know what I am talking about." Kili
"I suppose I do." Thranduil
I turn away from the tent, and begin walking to my horse. I know what I must do to help Tauriel. I will go to the Blue Mountains, and retrieve this Lady Dis.
I am halfway to the Blue Mountains before anyone notices I am gone. With my purpose firm in my mind I ride swiftly to the Dwarf city. When I get there the first thing I do is walk up to the closest Dwarf, and say.
"I would like to speak to the Lady Dis." Legolas
"And what is it you want with the princess?" dwarf
"Her son Kili needs to see her about an urgent matter, and I came to fetch her for him." Legolas
"Well then follow me." dwarf
"Thank you for your assistance." Legolas
The dwarf grunted in response as I followed him to my sisters only hope for happiness. Half an hour later we arrive at a door, and the dwarf goes inside. A few minutes later the dwarf comes out, and says.
"The princess will see you." dwarf
I nod in thanks, and walk through the door. The Dwarrowdam in question is sitting on a chair in front of the fire. She turns to me, and says.
"You have news of my son mister elf." Dis
I sit down in the chair across from Lady Dis, and say.
"I regret to inform you that only one of your sons survived the battle." Legolas
"What! Please tell me what happened to my oldest son." Dis
"The Defiler killed him before myself, my father, and my sister arrived to help. We were able to help Kili, and Thorin Oakenshield survive. There is however a problem." Legolas
"What brainless, and inconsiderate thing has my brother done now." Dis
"Kili has fallen in love, and the only thing standing in the way of his happiness is your brother." Legolas
"My son found his One, and Thorin is standing in the way of his happiness." Dis
"Yes." Legolas
"How Dare He. He has no right to deny my son anything. It is my sole right to determine who marries my son." Dis
The Dwarrowdam finishes her rant, and calmly says.
"Who is it that has my sons heart?" Dis
"My adopted sister Tauriel." Legolas
"Kili's one is an elf. Well my son has always been a little bit different. So what is your sister like?" Dis
I tell Lady Dis about Tauriel, and when I am finished she says.
"I think that she is the perfect match for my son. It is almost as if the Valar made them specifically for one another. Tell me are you alright with your sister marrying a dwarf?" Dis
"I think that Kili is the most pleasant dwarf I have had the occasion to meet. He is honorable, kind, and loyal. I have no problem what so ever with Tauriel marrying Kili." Legolas
"All those things are true, but why would you consent to your sister marrying a mortal?" Dis
"I want my sister to be happy, and if he can give that to her than I have no problem with it." Legolas
"Well then we must go if I am to talk some sense into that brother of mine." Dis