Title: Love Wins
Pairings: Bard/OC, Kili/Tauriel, Fili/Sigrid, minor Thorin/Bilbo.
Summary: The fact that Lenora, half-sister of Legolas, is not only aiding the not-so-great relationships of Fili and Kili, nephews of Thorin, and their respective lovers, but also falling for the bargeman is probably not the best way for her to gain her father's respect. A series of connected one-shots. AU.
Disclaimer: I do not own The Hobbit, otherwise…well let's not get into it. I do own the character of Lenora though. Oh and I also do not own the song names that the one-shots are named after. That's it.
Hello (1)
It had been a couple of weeks since the battle, and there was still much to be rebuilt and many to be healed. The three kingdom heads met to broker peace. Thorin Oakenshield, the King Under the Mountain, along with his nephews, Princes Fili and Kili, as well as his advisors Balin and Dwalin. Bard, representing the Men was there as well. Last of all was King Thandruil, present with his son, Legolas, and the captain of his guard, Tauriel. Amongst them all, was Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit trying to keep everyone at bay. At the end of the discussions, with a tentative peace brokered, Thandruil was the first to leave. Soon after, the others started to leave, when a fair maiden entered.
"Sorry to barge in, but your father would like to see you Legolas," she told the Elf Prince.
"Must you call him that, he's your father too," Legolas asked her. The rest of them were surprised by his words.
"Who are you?" Thorin asked.
"Pardon," the maiden said, surprised.
"Who are you?" he repeated.
"My name is Lenora, of Mirkwood," she told him.
"Daughter of Thandruil, and my half-sister," Legolas told them. They all looked shocked.
"You don't look like an elf," Bard commented. This caused Lenora's lips to turn upwards slightly.
"That is because I am not…well not completely."
"What does that mean?" Thorin asked.
"My father is Elf, but my mother is of Men. While I do have the gifts of Elf hearing, hair and abilities, I unfortunately am not immortal, and are saved from dawning the usual Elf ears," Lenora explained to them.
"How has Thandruil never spoken of you?" Bilbo asked.
"My mother was his mistress. When he found that she was expecting, he was not pleased. The queen was furious with the king, however, she would not let an innocent child live on the streets, so-"
"The streets?" Bard interrupted.
"My mother passed away during childbirth. Had Lord Thandruil and his wife not taken me in, I would be an orphan, and most likely dead right now. My lord is not proud of me. I am a reminder of a mistake he made in the pass," Lenora told them.
"Nora, don't say that," Legolas said.
"Now, Legolas, you mustn't lie. Especially to our new allies. Now, come, I shall escort you to your father," Lenora said. "It was nice meeting you all." And with that she turned and left the chamber, Legolas quickly behind her.
"What a shame. She seems nice," Bilbo said, feeling bad for the young Elf-girl.
"She is," Tauriel spoke up. "She is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of meeting, and would do anything for anyone. She is my best friend." She swiftly turned and went to join the other two.
Lenora walked along road carrying a handful of medical supplies. She slowly distributed it to the healers, and before she knew it, she walked straight into someone.
"Oh I am so very sorry," she said, quickly trying to pick up the supplies that had fallen.
"You should watch where you're going. This clumsiness will not help you in your future endeavours," said the voice, and Lenora recognised it.
"I'm sorry, my lord. I apologize for causing you discomfort," she said softly. He just stepped around her, and walked towards the other Elves. Lenora sighed, and continued to pick up the supplies. Suddenly she saw two pairs of hands helping her. She looked up and saw children helping her. "Thank you children."
"It is no problem madam," said the boy.
"Oh please, don't call me that. It makes me feel old. Call me Lenora, or even Nora if you'd please," she said. "Now who are you helpful people?"
"I'm Bain, and this is my younger sister Tilda," said the boy. "Our father is Bard."
"The bargeman, and future Lord of Dale," Lenora said. The boy nodded. "Well he has raised a couple of very well-mannered children. He would be proud. Would you like to help me distribute the supplies?" Tilda nodded eagerly. Lenora handed a few supplies to both the children and told them who to give them to. She was thankful for their help, and enjoyed their company. They even shared their own tales of what happened to them during the battle. Unknown to them, their children's' father was watching them, with great interest.
"My uncle will never approve of this," Kili said to Tauriel, in hushed tones.
"Neither will King Thandruil, he's already banished me once, who says he won't do it again," Tauriel answered. Kili took her hand in his, and kissed it.
"My love, what shall we do?" Tauriel bent down and leant her head against his.
"Oh!" said a voice from a short distance. They both turned and saw Lenora standing there in surprise. She quickly turned away. "I'm sorry, I did not mean to interrupt. Continue as you were."
"Nora!" Tauriel called quickly. Lenora turned around, trying to avoid her eyes. "None can know."
"Of course Tauriel. I would never tell a soul. A heart's desire is hard to battle," Lenora said, her eyes sparkling in glee.
"You are alright with us?" Tauriel asked.
"Of course, if you really love him, and I can see you do, why would I object? Anyway, a forbidden love would make an excellent tale one day, don't you think?" Lenora said, with a quick wink, and swiftly turned around and walked away. Tauriel smiled, while Kili stared after the Elf-maiden in awe.
"I like her," Kili said. Tauriel smiled.
"As do I," she said back, happy that her love and best friend approved of each other.