Part 9
A Helping Hand
Several months had passed and you were now living in Thranduil's kingdom. You were more or less back to your old self, though you did take things easy now. You knew Thranduil would fuss if you overexerted yourself, though you made sure you went outside in the forest to get fresh air every day.
It was while you were outside, leaning on a tree when you heard footsteps heading your way. Arching your neck, you saw Suiadan. You quickly straightened yourself out and waited for his arrival.
Since Tauriel was banished in this realm, there was a new caption of the guard and he was currently heading towards you. You liked him, he reminded you of Legolas, though Suiadan had long brown hair and grey eyes.
He originally came from Lothlórien and was recommended by the lady of white herself, Lady Galadriel. She had recently visited Thranduil on a personal matter to which you had no idea about, though deep in your heart, you had a feeling it had something to do with Sauron.
"My lady, King Thranduil wishes to see you."
"Does he indeed?" You reply, watching Suiadan intently.
"Aye, he would like to see you."
"Well, I will see him when the sun goes down." You inform him, returning your attention to the sky.
"But my lady, he insisted that-,"
"Shh," You interrupted "I'll take the blame Suiadan, you have nothing to fear."
You heard him sigh, knowing you were not going to accompany him, then you heard him retreat. You continued looking at the sunset, marveling at how pretty it really was. For several minutes, you relaxed.
A pair of arms wrap around your middle from behind, causing you to gasp out loud. You were about to give this person a piece of your mind when you felt warm lips against your neck. You instantly relaxed.
"So, you will take the blame for my guard, will you?"
Despite yourself, you chuckled, but stayed silent as Thranduil's arms tightened around you.
"What punishment shall I give you, hmmm? Should I stop you from venturing out in the forest?"
"I would still find a way in returning to the forest." I mused, turning in his arms.
Your eyes went wide with what you saw. Thranduil was dressed to impress it seemed. He was wearing a long silver robe with black trousers and you found yourself frowning, wondering what you had clearly missed.
"Um, Did I miss a celebration or something?" You asked, noticing his trademark smile forming on his lips "If so, I am terribly sorry."
You felt Thranduil loosen his hold of you, then grabbed hold of your left hand.
"Come with me." was all he said, as he gently pulled you away from where you were standing.
You both walked in silence as Thranduil lead you further into the forest. This caused you to raise an eyebrow, just where was he taking you?
"Where are we going?" You finally asked as you looked down at the little flowers around you.
"You'll see."
You watched Thranduil as you brushed past several trees. You could see a faint smile on his face, but he refused to look at you. By now, the night was fast approaching but your thoughts soon went on Thorin.
You wondered how he was, true you had seen him since, but you could tell that he was still thinking on what he did to Bilbo and yourself. You kept telling him that he was not himself when he hit you, but when you saw the way he was looking back at you, it nearly broke your heart.
You would have to convince him that everything was better now. There were still orcs about, but at least Azog and his son were not alive anymore, surely that had to account for something?
You were deep in your thoughts when you felt Thranduil's hand gently glide over your own fingers. This brought you back to the present and you realised that he had stopped walking.
"Look up." whispered Thranduil and you did so without question.
What you saw, astounded you. High in the night sky, were massive stars greeting you back. You smiled at the marvel of them. It was a beautiful sight.
"Though these are not as big and bright as the festival of the stars," You heard Thranduil say while you continued to look at these amazing stars "I thought I would show you these stars, up close."
"They are without a doubt truly beautiful."
"I agree." breathed Thranduil, causing you to look at him.
You were a little surprised that he was not watching the stars, but at you. He had a smile on his face as he stepped closer to you, cupping your cheek with his palm.
"Marry me."
You just watch him, processing what he had just asked you. You were confused but your smile matched his.
"I thought we established that was what we were intending to do." You answered him.
Again you could see many emotions in Thranduil's blue eyes and you finally realised what he had meant.
"You mean marry you now, don't you?"
Thranduil remained silent, though his smile only grew.
"I don't know what to say."
"A simple yes or no would do," came his reply, causing you to smirk at him "I thought this night would be perfect for us, but if you just want the picnic, then I will understand."
"Picnic?"
"You did not think I would just show these stars without food and drink, did you?"
"You are full of surprises," You smiled "not only that, a secret romantic. I could get used to that."
"Tatiana."
You didn't say anything. All you did was edge closer to him and brush your lips against his.
"Is that your answer?" asked Thranduil, holding you tighter.
All you could do was nod your head, causing him to laugh.
"It seems I'm about to marry a mouse instead of an angel."
You could feel your cheeks burn which of course Thranduil noticed. He gently strokes your cheek giving you a chaste kiss before surprising you by picking you up bridal style then began walking again.
Your own fingers traced the shape of his face. When your thumb brushed against his lips, he instantly kissed it watching you intently. Thranduil's eyes had darkened some what and you realised that you were the cause of that.
Taking advantage of that, you began kissing his jawline and neck, feeling Thranduil hold you a little tighter while he continued walking. After a while, he stopped and placed your feet back on the ground, watching you.
"Close your eyes." He whispered.
You just look at him, wondering what he was up too.
"Close your eyes." Thranduil repeated.
With a frown, you did as you were told and closed them. You heard him walk behind you. You really wanted to know what he had planned now, when you felt lips brush against your now exposed shoulder.
You gasped a little when you felt something cool go around your neck, though you resisted opening your eyes. You could feel his nimble fingers against your skin while he did up the gift around your neck. Once again you felt his lips on your neck before he whispered,
"You may open your eyes."
Your eyes reopened and you instantly placed your hand over the necklace Thranduil gave you. Glancing down, you saw a heart-shaped ruby while on the outside, were small clusters of diamonds. Turning around, you looked at Thranduil in shock.
"Not that I don't appreciate this, but you really didn't have to give me anything."
"You don't like this?" He asked you, frowning a little now.
"I do," You replied "it's just I'm not used to receiving anything."
"You have never received a gift before?" asked Thranduil, watching you intently.
You shook your head.
"Not even from your siblings?"
"No, our gifts are what we were blessed with. My sister had the gift of foresight, while my gift is healing. There has never been any need for necklaces and whatnot. Angels do not take things for granted."
Thranduil stepped closer to you, cupping your face. His blue eyes bore into your brown orbs and your breath hitched a little by the way he was looking at you. You could see so many emotions in his eyes that you were completely lost for words.
"I'm giving this necklace as a gift," He began, his thumb gently tracing the outline of your jaw "as a sign of affection. Not only have you stolen my heart."
You raised your eyebrows at him, though kept quiet. You knew that what Thranduil had to say, was important.
"You have given me a reason to be me again. I mentioned to you before that I seemed distant with others. That part was true. When both my father and wife died, I grew detached around everything and everyone. I only concentrated on my son Legolas and my realm. Any outsider that came to me was cut off."
"Thranduil, you don't have too-," You began, but you were cut off when his lips went on yours as he wrapped his left arm around your waist.
"I knew I should have helped Thorin out when Smaug took hold of Erebor, but the stubbornness in me won and I refused to move towards him. Instead I just turned my elk around and went back to Mirkwood. Perhaps I was a coward, but I knew what a dragon could do."
It was your turn to place your hand on Thranduil's cheek, the cheek that had shown you the scars on them.
"You have never been a coward Thranduil, you had your reasons why you didn't help Thorin out. I have a feeling it is connected to another dragon. Am I right?"
Thranduil's eyes widen a little while you watch one another.
"You were hurt by a dragon which explains your burns," You gently brush the very cheek that really has scars concealed on it with your fingers "no, you have never been a coward. You were protecting your kin and yourself. You knew it would have been a suicide mission if you had even considered venturing inside Erebor."
You brushed your lips against his, feeling his left arm tighten around your middle.
"You did the right thing," You whispered against his lips "move to the future."
"You are my future Tatiana. You have been since I first laid eyes on you."
Thranduil stepped back a little before picking you up once more. He began walking once more though your eyes continued watching the elven king. He now had a serene look on his face and you found, it really suited him.
The whole area was secluded as Thranduil carried on walking with you in his arms. By now your arms were draped around his neck, while your head was resting on his chest. Thranduil stopped once more and you glanced up at him, noticing he was smiling down at you.
"Are you hungry?"
You shook your head. In truth, you were a little anxious. It had been a while since you had been intimate with another person. It was as if Thranduil could sense your discomfort, he lowered his head and brushed your lips with his, before placing you on the ground once more.
"If you are not ready." He began but you quickly interrupted him.
"No, I am. It's just been a while. I could disappoint you."
"That will never be possible," grinned Thranduil, which slowly turned into a gentle smile "we will take our time. There is no rush. Let us enjoy the picnic first, then see where tonight will lead us."
Glancing up at the stars once more, you marveled on how clear the sky really was. There was even a moon, shining down on everything in it's path. including Thranduil. The light from the moon reflected on his face and you had no idea where your boldness came from then.
Just as he was about to get something out of the basket, your left hand cupped his cheek, gently pulling him towards you. Thranduil's blue eyes went wide as you yourself, edged closer to him, brushing your lips against his.
"Don't you want-," He began, but you pressed your lips against his, letting Thranduil know that you were ready.
Thranduil's hand went into your hair as the kiss deepened. It had been a long time since you had been intimate with someone, though this felt different. This felt right. Never in your life did you ever think you would find love and yet, here you were, with the elven King who felt the same towards you.
You wrapped your arms around his neck as the kiss got more passionate, before you pulled away from him a little, trying to get your bearings once more. You unwound your arms around Thranduil's neck and you then started to trail your fingers on his chest, trying to take off his robe with little sucess.
Hearing Thranduil chuckle made you blush a little but he never stopped you. In fact, he helped you by guiding your fingers along the little eye and hook that was embedded in his robe, unhooking them with both your fingers from time to time, Thranduil, gently brushed his lips against your own, then nudging his nose against yours lovingly while you finally open up his robe seeing a very defined body.
"Like what you see?" He asked, clearly amused by your staring.
Your lack of voice spoke volumes as he smiled lovingly at you. Thranduil then reached towards you and placed his hand on your yellow dress before stopping, looking at you.
"Are you sure you are ready?" Thranduil asked, watching you intently "If you aren't ready to be my wife, I'll-,"
"I am ready," You interrupted him, gracing him with a smile "are you?"
His kiss was his answer before undoing the ribbon around your middle and then unbuttoning the dress. You felt the dress loosen around your shoulders, then very slowly, Thranduil gently pulled up your dress over your head now leaving you in your bindings and underwear.
You closed your eyes when you felt Thranduil's fingers gently trace your skin, kissing your slender neck in the process. You knew he was taking his time and you were grateful, you never wanted this moment to end.
His fingers then went on your bindings that were holding your breasts in place which soon loosened, when he untied the bandage around them. With careful attention, Thranduil slowly removed the bindings, now freeing your chest.
The only sound you could hear right now, were little insects going on their merry way as you watched Thranduil drop the bandage on the ground, where he had discarded your dress a few moments earlier.
Your eyes never left his as you lay on the blanket waiting for him. Only Thranduil did nothing of the sort. All he did was watch you with a gentle smile on his face as he looked at you and your body.
Since the battle, you still had a scar where Azog plunged his weapon in you. You found yourself frowning, especially as Thranduil still stared at you, doing nothing. You averted your gaze now, feeling exposed, until you heard him say,
"Perfection."
This caught your attention and you looked back at him seeing the love he was now clearly showing you. This motivated you to pull him down. He was now on top of you with a bemused expression.
"You are eager, aren't you spider slayer?"
You never uttered a word, only moving slightly to kiss him to which he reciprocated. Once more, you placed your arms around Thranduil's neck, pulling him more as the kiss deepened again.
A few moments pass before he kisses your jawline and neck before working his way downward, only you stopped him. You realised you were near nakedness while Thranduil wasn't.
You were a little surprised that your hand was trembling a little as you placed your left hand over his robe. With your other hand, you slowly tried taking his robe off, noticing Thranduil smirk a little when you found it hard in removing his garment.
"Are we having a problem?"
Not saying a word, you continued tugging his robe, hearing Thranduil laugh softly causing you to laugh with him. He then helped you by once again placing his hands over yours, then with ease, took his robe off completely, throwing his garment somewhere on the ground.
Your left hand gently touched his skin, feeling the muscle on him. You were a little disappointed when he stopped you, by getting up. He only got up to loosen his trousers, then slowly began to take them off.
"Are you doing this deliberately?" You asked with a raised eyebrow.
Thranduil smirked though said nothing. Your eyes went wide with surprise when Thranduil finally took his trousers off. He was now completely naked. You could actually feel your cheeks feel warm at this new development.
"Am I making you blush my Queen?" asked Thranduil.
His voice you noticed, now had mirth in it, causing you to look at his smiling face.
"You're enjoying this aren't you?...I'm sorry, what...Queen?"
Once again Thranduil gave you his trademark smirk, causing you to roll your eyes at him. He then bent down to your level and cupped your face with both of his hands.
"My heart," whispered Thranduil, leaning forward, placing kisses on your left cheek "my soul," He continued, now kissing your right cheek "my Queen to help rule our kingdom."
When he uttered the last sentence out, his lips were now on yours.
He then let go of your face and ever so slowly, began to trace your skin with his fingertips. You closed your eyes, liking this new experience. Biting your lower lip when he reached your neck. That had always been a soft spot for you, something Thranduil had just discovered.
His lips gently went on your neck and you felt him nibble your skin, causing you to grab hold of Thranduil's back for support. You heard him chuckle while he continued his skills with you. Ever so slowly, you arch your back a little, finally breaking the tender moment Thranduil was doing to your neck.
You heard him growl, causing you to look at him with raised eyebrows. For a few moments, you both watched one another. You could see that Thranduil's eyes had dilated making it appear that he had black eyes instead of his usual blue.
"Tatiana, Nîn meleth." was all he said, before capturing your lips with his once more, gently lowering you on the cushions.
You could feel one of his hands grab hold of your breast, while the other gently strokes your skin. Thranduil suddenly stops kiising you, to which are not to happy about, as he now places kisses on your neck and jawline.
When Thanduil kisses your earlobe, it sends messages all over your body. It appears that he has found another sensitive spot. You could feel his fingers glide over your skin, until they reach your underwear.
He momentarily stopped what he was doing and with his other hand, began to tug them off. You found yourself arching up your bum to help him, which of course pleases the elven king. With your underwear off, you are now completely naked.
"My king." You whisper to him.
Once again, you caught the way Thranduil was watching you. He had a tender expression on his face, though before you could utter another sound, his lips went on yours, leaving you a little breathless.
Thranduil begins to move down your body now, kissing every inch of your skin. You feel his hot breath when he ever so gently kissed your scar. His blue eyes met your brown orbs and for a split second, you saw his trademark smirk, before he moved down your body. You knew where he was heading now and even though you were a little nervous, you opened your legs.
"And I thought you were a mouse?" Thranduil whispers, again looking up at you.
He smiles, though you say nothing, only gracing him with a small smile in return. He then took you completely by surprise, when he began to lick your sex. His long finger was at your entrance. You knew he was now teasing you, though once again, you never uttered a sound.
That soon changed however, when his skillful tongue made you moan out loud. You absentmindedly placed your right hand on his head, hoping that he never stopped what he was currently doing to you.
You could feel his finger slowly enter you, taking his time, you might add, prolonging what you really craved. You tried moving a little so that Thranduil would take the hint, but all you heard was a low chuckle while he continued to tease you.
Finally, you felt his finger enter your sex, though he was still taking his sweet time. You could feel his warm breath as he now began to suck your nub, while his finger slowly started moving inside of you.
You gasp when he inserted a second finger inside of you, his speed of them began to quicken while his lips and his tongue, do the rest of the work. By now, you are moaning a lot and at this point, you couldn't care less on who hears you.
Thranduil is really going to work now and only stops his ministrations, when you are panting. You feel empty when he removes his fingers that is, until he climbs on top of you placing a chaste kiss on your lips as you could feel his shaft pressing against your entrance.
"This is it," whispered Thranduil, now nudging his nose against yours "once I am inside of you, you shall be my wife and queen. Are you ready Tatiana?"
All you could do was crash your lips against his, letting him know that you were indeed ready for him. This spurred him on and without any warning, he pushed down and you felt every inch of his shaft inside of you.
You know he will take his time and you do appreciate that, but you really wanted to make love to Thranduil. So with all of your strength, you thrust your body up, making him push deeper inside of you. Thankfully, Thranduil took the hint as he moves out of you, then went back in, slowly gaining speed in the process.
"Don't stop!" You groaned out,
Thranduil listens and begins to move. You place your legs around his arse, which makes it more pleasureable. You moan out loud as his member hits your spot and you beg him not to stop doing that.
You begin to move with him, you are now completely in sync with him. You could now hear Thranduil moan out in pleasure, as he leans in more to you, in order to help his own needs. You momentarily close your eyes, feeling every inch of him inside of you. You never want this moment to end.
By now, your arms are around Thranduil's back and you start stroking his skin, which seems to encourage him to move faster, harder and deep inside of you. It was only then, that you felt a change in him and yourself. You knew the end was coming and you could feel the orgasm build up until you screamed out in pleasure while he grunts out his own release as well.
While you try to calm down, you smile, though remain quiet. Thranduil gently comes out of you and lays down to your left. Both of you are sated, but content. When your breathing was under control, you moved a little and placed your head on his bare chest while he put a blanket around you both.
"What just happen?" You whispered feeling Thranduil's arm go round your waist.
"Surely you know?" teased the King, now rubbing his fingers against your back.
"Of course," You sigh "I just never felt this way before."
"Well, that is understandable, you are with me now."
You looked up at him, seeing the seriousness on his face, as Thranduil watched you back, though you yourself, had a smirk on your face.
"You are now my wife and queen," He continued, moving a strand of your hair from out of your brown eyes "and hopefully soon, we can restore our realm together."
"I would like that." You replied, smiling at him.
Thranduil moves a little, while watching you.
"Now will you tell me what you wished for when we both saw that shooting star?"
You sighed again, though nodded your head.
"I wished that I would be the one that killed that scum Azog. The wish came true, to which I am thankful for...What was your wish or hasn't it come true?"
"I don't know yet," admitted Thranduil, placing his free hand over your flat stomach "part of my wish has come true, it's just the waiting game now."
You had followed Thranduil's hand as he now gently strokes your stomach, finally understanding what he was getting at.
"It may be forward," continued Thranduil, as he returned his attention to you "but I'm hoping you are now with child."
You were clearly shocked at that, though your smile widened.
"You want more sons?" You teased, him, noticing Thranduil smile.
"Or daughters. I am not fussy," You moves a little so you could face him probably "the wish was for you to be my wife and be the mother of our children."
"What if I can only have one child?" You asked, thinking about your aunt who had longed to have children, but could only have one.
"Even that would be the greatest treasure," replied Thranduil softly, brushing his lips against yours "do you think I am selfish for wanting this?"
You shook your head.
"No. Stubborn yes though never selfish."
"Tatiana!" warned Thranduil, though you just grin back at him.
"Never change," You whispered "I love you just the way you are."
"Oh I can assure you Nîn meleth, I will change just a little. I have to let others know that you belong to me, that you are now part of my family. You are a queen now after all."
"Queen," You reply, shaking your head a little "that's going to take a while to sink in. I'm just used to being an angel."
"My angel queen." grinned Thranduil, placing a kiss on your forehead.
"Another title," You chuckled "though I quite like the sound of that one."
Thranduil was just smiling at you and you could feel his fingers trace your back as you lay your head back on his chest. You were happy being in your husbands arms, though at the back of your mind was the threat of Mordor. You knew that one day, trouble for every living soul would have to band together to fight back to what was rightfully theirs, the fight of Middle-earth was coming. You only hoped everyone would be prepared.
A/N: My attempt at writing some fluffy smut. I know it's not good, but I wanted to add this because of the sequel I have planned. I do hope you like this, even just a little bit. ^_^