Tauriel did not want to have kids. She had never pictured herself as a mom. She was the adventurous type, and had accepted early on that she wasn't really mom material. She didn't always listen to the rules, and she had a habit of making rash decisions. And she had always assumed that she would end up with another elf. She knew it would be even harder for her child to be accepted than it would be for her.

On the other hand, Kili argued that she would make a wonderful mom. He claimed that the child would admire her adventurous qualities and that she had a great capacity for love. Tauriel agreed with the last part. She would love her child more than anything. As she drifted off to sleep, she figured: it doesn't matter if I want a kid or not. I'm pregnant and I can't change that, can I?

The next morning, Kili was halfway out the door when Tauriel stopped him. "What are we going to tell your uncle?" she asked worriedly. Thorin Oakensheild had not taken kindly to Kili marrying an elf. Actually, his response consisted of a lot of words that would make this story rated M. Tauriel was terrified of his response. She knew Fili wouldn't mind. He might even be excited, and for that she was grateful. But Thorin? Yeah, she was definitely not excited for him to find out.

Kili bit his lip. "Don't worry, love. I'll find out a way to tell him." And with that, he left. She didn't believe him. She was positive that her uncle-in-law would explode if he found out that his nephew was having a child with the elf that he had begrudgingly let him marry. Well, not really let. More like decided not to completely disinherit Kili. then Tauriel thought of something else: what was Kili supposed to say to hi mother?