I woke up with Kili and smiled at him. I saw the small cuts on his body and then we both dressed. I took him back to the river and removed his tunic. I cleaned his wounds and bandaged them. Then I placed my hand over his chest.
*"Tanka tel' taurnin." I said.
He raised his brow and I smiled.
"Old elvish healing. A greater healing spell. I shall never take any chances with you."
I looked down and he lifted my face. I smiled and he kissed me lightly.
"We should return to your friends and family. Less I give your uncle more reason to hate me."
He took my face in his hands and looked me in the eye.
"They are as much your family as they are mine." he said.
"Your brother may accept me….but your uncle…"
"Will see in time how much of a jewel you are. The way I see you. Do you know what I see?" I shook my head and he smiled. "I see a beautiful elven maiden with a heart as big as the mountain, with hands as gentle and as a spring breeze. A woman with eyes like golden honey, skin soft as the new grass in spring. I see a rare jewel, that other do not yet see. In time all will see you for who you are what you are. The way I do."
I smiled and threw my arms around him.
I love this dwarf so much!
When we separated he put his tunic and coat on and then we set out to find the others. As we walked I hunted for I had lost all I had when I ran to find Kili. I only could find rabbits but I did get a couple pheasants.
"How did I become so lucky as to have a wife like you? You can hunt better then anyone I have ever seen." praised my husband.
I smiled and then looked down.
"My father taught my brothers and I. But Ada always told me I was the better hunter because I was shorter then my brothers and much quieter. And I was thin and able to squeeze through small places."
Kili took my hand and I looked back at him.
"I know they are proud."
I smiled and nodded. We continued on until I found their tracks. We followed them to a cave. As I was about to go in Kili stopped me.
"I will go first."
I nodded and he drew his sword and walked forward. I followed him and we soon came to the others. Fili ran forward and embraced his brother. He looked at me with a smile.
"Thank you Caladwen…..my sister."
"She did it to save herself."
I looked at Thorin.
"Elves will die of they lose their mate. If Kili had been lost to us she too would have died."
I would not argue and give him his way. I said and did nothing, but turned away and sat at the mouth of the cave. I did not care if Thorin hated me, I still did not hate him. He may not think me part of his family, but he was part of mine. I watched the stars and moon and sighed.
"You alright lassie?"
I looked over my shoulder at an older dwarf.
"Balin son of Fundin at your service."
I smiled and bowed.
"Caladwen daughter of Thalion at yours and your family's."
"Do not take Thorin's words to heart lass."
"I do not. I still hold no hatred for him or any of you."
He looked at me curiously.
"You have a good heart lass. There is no doubt about that."
"I thank you for your kind words."
He nodded. He stayed there in silence for a moment longer and then walked off. I closed my eyes.
*"Drego Caladwen! Drego boh delio!" Meldiron shouted.
*"Lau! Meldiron lau!"
*"Sii'! Drego Caladwen!"
Meldiron pushed me away and he was swarmed. I ran as fast as I could. My sister had fled. Someone grabbed me and pulled me aside.
*"Eleyond!"
*"Caladwen aphado nin!"
He took my hand and we ran away. However he was struck by an arrow.
*"Eleyond lau!" I cried.
*"No i brestanneth anírach tírad vi amar Caladwen! Yro! Avo visto!"
I opened my eyes with tears in them. I had no other choice then but to run. Since then I had never run from anything. And I vowed to never run again. I would sooner die then let any of these dwarves come to harm.
*Run Caladwen! Run and hide!
*No father! No!
*Now! Run Caladwen!
*Mother!
*Caladwen follow me!
*Mother no!
*Be the change you wish to see in the world Caladwen! Go! Do not stray!