Kili's POV

It made my heart soar to see that my uncle was warming up to my wife. She truly was special to be able to reach out to Thorin like that. As we traveled she taught me more of her language. I was eager to learn and I taught her my language. She learned far swifter then I did. She could speak my language as well as I could after a mere 3 days. I was not so fortunate.

Caladwen's POV

I knew Kili was struggling but I would not give up. I kept teaching him.

One night I lay awake, unable to sleep. Since the news of my sister, I had not been able to find much rest. It was a good thing I was awake this night. Fili shook me gently and I sat up.

"What is it muindor?"

He smiled when I called him brother.

"There is someone following us. I have been feeling a sort of strange presence for a few days now, and I am tired of waiting for something to happen. Will you keep watch?"

I did not like the thought of Fili going alone. I shook my head, but before he could speak I covered his mouth.

"I will ask Ori. He wants a chance and I think he should have one. I am coming with you. You are one of the only family members I have left. I will not allow you to go alone."

He nodded and I woke Ori. He happily agreed to take over the watch and Fili and I snuck off to find our follower.

I was the better tracker. The tracks were those of a woman, light on her feet, used to being in the wild. There was something familiar about all this, but I could not figure out what.

"Look! A fire." hissed Fili.

He was right. We both snuck towards it and my heart leapt with joy.

"Elgaraine!"

She looked up and I went running out to her. She smiled and threw her arms around me.

"Oh Caladwen! At last I have found you!"

I pulled back and looked at her.

"What in Elbereth's name are you doing here?"

I was smiling, I was so happy to see her.

"Halbaran gave me leave to come and find you, and aid you if I am able."

I just hugged her. As I turned to introduce her to Fili, I had to hold back my laughter. He was staring at Elgaraine like a fool.

"Elgaraine this is my brother Fili."

She gave me a confused look.

"Brother?"

I smiled and led her back to camp. Kili was awake and looking around frantically. When he saw me he looked a little angry. He came running to me and he grabbed me. Before I could say anything, Elgaraine had him on the ground.

"LAU! ELGARAINE LAU!"

She looked at me.

"~He is my husband.~"

Her eyes went wide. She immediately backed off him.

"Forgive me my lord! I knew not who you were."

Kili stood up and brushed himself off. He nodded and then looked at me.

"You truly enjoy scaring me. Do you know how scared I was when I woke and found you gone?!"

"Wait Kili!"

Fili came rushing forward.

"I asked her to come with me. We had been followed for the past few days and I wanted to make sure it was no one threatening. We found this…lovely…young woman and then came back. Please do not be angry with Caladwen."

Kili sighed and pulled me into his arms.

"Please next time let me know. I cannot lose you." He whispered.

I kissed him and then held him tightly.

"Gweston."

He kissed me sweetly and then a very grumpy Thorin woke up.

"What in Durin's name is going on here!?"

I sighed.

Never wake a dwarf this early in the morning.