Well here is the next chapter. Hope you guys enjoy it, i did try to make it longer. I am thinking of starting to do some fan art work for this story so i will keep you posted.
Chapter 9:
Kili and Tauriel made their way through the labyrinth of tunnels that made up the kingdom of Erebor.
Kili holding tight onto Tauriel's hand, for fear that if he let go she would disappear.
"Kili can you slow down a bit." Tauriel asked from beside him.
Kili stopped to look at her, "Sorry, i just can not wait for you to meet mother. I'm sure once she meets you, you both will be the best of friends."
"I very much doubt that Kili, but your enthusiasm is appreciated." Tauriel laughed her voice filling the fall.
Kili smiled, he loved those rare moments when he could hear Tauriel laugh, "Come."
He again took her hand and they continued their Journey towards the gates of the Lonely Mountain.
As the tunnels opened up in front of them into the grand hall, voice could be made out. As they got closer, they grew louder and more cheerful. No doubt Kili's kin becoming excited to finally return to their home.
Balin came up to them as they reached their destination, "There you are lad, your mother is looking for you."
Kili nodded as Balin pointed to a group of dwarfs standing off to the side by one of the enormous pillars that held the grand hall of Erebor up.
"How many have come?" He asked.
"Just shy of 200." Balin replied as he took his place beside Kili as they began their walk over to greet their new guests.
Tauriel remained behind, unsure of whether to follow, or remain in the shadows. No doubt these dwarfs would not be as forgiving as those of the original company of Thorin Oakinshield.
She decided to remain in place, and Oin came to stand beside her.
"Do you not wish to be by Kili's side when he greats his kin?" He asked looking up at her.
Tauriel looked down at the young dwarf, "I think it best that i allow Kili to share in these moments with his kin without having an elf by his side. At least until they have listened to his story of why i am here."
Oin nodded and remained by her side silently.
"You do not need to remain by my side master dwarf. Surely there is someone among the new arrivals who you would find as better company then I." Tauriel said not bothering to look at him, for her eyes were one Kili embracing a dwarf across the room.
"My family has not come with this group." Oin replied.
Tauriel nodded and continued looking on after Kili as he kissed his mother's cheek, and smiled.
Kili indeed took after his mother. They both had the same unruly hair, that could not be tamed, as well as the same gently smile. Although he did stand taller then her. But that was not uncommon as Kili was tall for a dwarf's standards.
Kili whispered something in his mother's eyes and then turned around as a frown slowly made its way across his face. His eyes darted among the crowd as he began searching for something. No doubt her.
When his eyes fell upon her, his smile returned, as he took his mother's hand and began leading her over to her.
Tauriel took in a deep breath, and looked down to Oin.
"I think this is when i should leave." He said and turned and took off running.
Tauriel placed her hands on her bump, and turned back to Kili who now was standing in front of her.
"Mother, my i introduce you to the Lady Tauriel. Tauriel this is my mother Lady Dis of Erebor."
Tauriel bowed her head, "It is an honor to finally meet you My Lady. Kili has been telling be about you non stop since you told him you would be journeying here."
"It is nice to meet you as well, although my son did not tell me he had a she-elf staying in Erebor. Tell me when do return to your home elf." Dis asked raising her eyebrow.
"Mother Tauriel lives here. She is what you could call an ambassadress for both our people. As i wish to mend our friendship with the Elves of Mirkwood." Kili replied.
Dis frowned at her son, "You have an elf living in Erebor. Surely you would not think such this is appropriate my son. Your uncle..."
"Trusted Tauriel with his life. If it had not been for her i would not be here right now."
Dis turned to Tauriel, "My apologies."
"It is no trouble really, I have planned on returning to Mirkwood for a few days while you and your kin get settled back into the mountain." Tauriel replied.
Kili's head shoot to her face, "I did not know of this."
"I must report to my King, or he will think something is wrong. I shall only be gone a few days, my lord." She said giving him a look that told him they would talk about him later.
"Kili surely her duzkak will be wanting to see her to. Tell me Lady Tauriel how far are you into the child baring." Dis asked.
"Almost 5 months." Tauriel replied with a grim look on her face, "And i have no love my lady."
"Please call me Dis." Dis replied. "And if i remember correctly elleth carry their babes for 1 year correct."
Tauriel nodded.
Kili touched his mother's arm, "Mother, Tauriel and I have things we must discuss before she leave for Mirkwood. I know you have just gotten here, but as you know the King never stops being the king. I will join you for dinner after you have settled in. Balin will show you to your chambers."
Dis nodded, "Well it was nice to meet you, and good luck with your babe."
Dis took Balin's arm and they walked off together no doubt to retrieve her belongings and journey to her rooms.
Kili turned back to Tauriel, "Your leaving?"
"I must return to Mirkwood, for a little while." Tauriel said. 'I received word from Legolas that his father wants a report by the end of the week."
"So send him a letter, do not leave me."
"I will be fine. And to be honest, i think you need to spend sometime with your mom. Find way to tell you it is you who has fathered these babes and not an elf of Mirkwood." Tauriel replied.
"I will tell her, i swear it to you. But at least let me journey with you." Kili asked.
Tauriel shook her head, "Your kin have just arrived, you can not leave them to travel with me. It would not seem right and until they know of you and I, i think it be best if i did not stay with you in your chambers."
"Don't do this Tauriel, don't start pushing me way. You have as much right to be here as them." Kili said taking her hand.
"I must go pack, I shall come and find you before i leave." Tauriel said moving her hand away from his.
And with that she turned away leaving the Mountain King standing alone.
True to her word, Tauriel did find Kili before she left. He was sitting in his study with his head in his hands.
"Kili?" She asked.
He shot up from his seat, "Tauriel..."
"I promised i would say goodbye before i left." She said closing the door behind her.
He walked out from behind his desk, "I wish there was some way i could convince you to not go."
"I will not be gone long."
Kili placed his hand on her swollen belly, "You behave for you nana." He whispered to it, and then raised his hand to her cheek. "Ride safely please and send word when you get there."
She nodded and lowered her lips to his, "I will be back before you even have time to miss me."
"I doubt it." Kili replied and kissed her again.
Duzkak accually mean "Love" in Khazdul.
