Promises made
Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
Alina heard Fìli shout "Thorin." But she paid no head and focused on the slow rising and falling of her mate's chest. As they drew closer to the Carrock Alina prepared herself to jump as the eagle placed Thorin on the rock. As she jumped she cried out in pain as her broken ribs stole her breath. Alina fell to her knees and pulled Thorin's head into her lap.
As Gandalf landed he shouted "Thorin."
"You have to live my love." Alina whispered and a single tear ran down her cheek.
Gandalf dropped next to her and said softly "Thorin?" and then began mumbling in a language that Alina did not understand, and then Thorin's eyes flickered open. Alina let out a cry of relief and gently crushed her lips to his.
"The Halfling?" Thorin asked as Alina moved away
"It's alright. Bilbo is here." Gandalf replied, Alina met Bilbo's eyes and they were full of thanks for what he did. "He is quite safe." Gandalf continued. Bilbo sighed in relief
Dwalin and Kìli helped Thorin to his feet before he shrugged them off. Fìli helped Alina who smiled in thanks.
Then Thorin said "You! What were you doing? Both of you." He turned to Alina then back to Bilbo "You nearly got yourself killed."
"Uncle." Fìli said defending Bilbo and Alina
"Did I not say you would be a burden? That you would not survive in the Wild and you had no place amongst us." Thorin continued Alina tried to say something but her pain from her injury prevented her and she leaned heavily on Kìli.
"I have never been so more wrong in all my life!" Thorin smiled and hugged Bilbo and the group cheered and Alina let a small smile grace her lips.
"I am sorry I doubted you." Thorin continued
"No I would have doubted me to." Bilbo replied "I'm not a hero or a warrior, not even a burglar." He said causing Gandalf to laugh. They turned to watch the eagles leave but something else caught Alina's eye and she moved away from Kìli towards the edge of the Carrock. Then Thorin noticed it followed by Bilbo.
"Home." Was all Alina said with tears in her eyes from happiness as she took Thorin's hand in her own, smiling at him as he kissed her knuckles.
"Is that what I think it is?" Bilbo asked
"Erebor, the Lonely Mountain, the last of the great Dwarf Kingdoms of Middle Earth." Gandalf said
"Our home." Thorin smiled
"You look better when you smile." Alina teased causing Thorin to pull him to her and kiss her, she winced slightly causing Thorin to look at her questionly she shook her head and he nodded but vowed not to leave it be.
Then they heard the tweeting of a bird
"A Raven, the birds are returning to the mountain." Oin said
"That is no raven." Alina said.
"That my dear Oin is a thrush." Gandalf explained
"Well we will take it as a sign. A good omen." Thorin said looking at Alina and Bilbo.
"You are right. I do believe the worse is behind us." Bilbo said smiling
"I doubt that my dear Bilbo but we can hope." Alina said grimacing slightly as her ribs realigned and began to heal.
"Aren't you the voice of optimism?" Bofur joked causing the company to laugh as they began to descend down the Carrock. Alina went to follow but Thorin stopped her she turned to look at him with questioning eyes.
"Are you injured?" He asked
"A few broken ribs but they are healing, Azog got a lucky shot." She shrugged and flinched as the last ribs slot into place and healed. "There we are all healed, it takes more than an Orc to kill me." She said slowly kissing him, he pulled away and rested his forehead on hers.
"Alina I have something to ask you." Thorin said, "Seeing Azog and nearly dying put things into perspective for me, next time we stop for a breath would you do me the honour of becoming my wife?" he asked sheepishly
"Yes of course I will, I'm sure Balin or Gandalf and officiate it, but you are telling Dìs that she wasn't there for our wedding, I'm not being killed by your sister." She laughed pressing soft kisses to his mouth.
Thorin laughed, "Very well but we are hiding for at least a month." Alina laughed and Thorin pulled her in for a kiss before deepening it and pulling her body flush to his.
"Hey we don't have all day!" Kìli and Fìli shouted with twin grins on their faces.
Alina broke away and replied "Go away little children while I show my love for your Uncle , my Fiancé." Alina grinned as they shouted in triumph and ran up to them embracing them both, they were followed by the rest of the company who had followed the boys after they had taken a while. Each and everyone congratulating them.
Alina whispered into Bilbo's ear "Show him how you feel Bilbo, don't let love slip away like I almost did from fear." Bilbo nodded causing her to smile and took Fìli's hand and pulled his lips to his showing the dwarven prince how he felt , causing all of the dwarves to cheer again even Thorin who was happy his nephew had found love just as he had and took Alina's hand and pressed the key to the hidden door into her hand. She eyes widened
"That is instead of a ring my love, I will forge you one when we retake Erebor." Thorin said
"I do not need a ring or gifts to be shown your love and I will always be yours." Alina replied kissing him gently.
"Wait who is telling mother?" Kìli asked fearing for the lives of his beloved Uncle and his beloved Dúrdaní at his mother's wrath. Alina giggled and pointed at Thorin and the company began saying their farewells due to the known wrath of Dìs.
So this is the last Chapter of the first part, what do you guys think? I need pairing suggestions for Achlys and Selene (Daughter of the Fallen) so please review or PM me your ideas thanks so much for reading and sticking with it.
-The Archfiend out x