Chapter 25
Valar's Blessing

I woke up to find Nori already out of bed. It was strange because we usually got out of bed together. I put on an emerald color dress that one of the woman of this Lake brought me. I head down the steps to hear whispering. It stopped when I came into the dining room. All eyes were on me. Nori sat next to an empty spot.

"What has everyone quiet?" I ask, as I sit down next to Nori.

"Nothing." The dwarves said in unison. I raised an eyebrow and ate my food. I felt Nori's eyes watching me as I ate. As soon as I was finished, he pulled me to my feet and out into the parlor that was in the next room.

"Nori. What's going on?" I asked, nervous and scared. I wasn't sure what was going on. Nori took my hands in his.

"Marry me Ella. Right here right now." Nori said.

"Nori. But the quest?" I ask, feeling my heart skip a beat at his words.

"I talked to Thorin. He is fine with it. I want you as my wife before Erebor is reclaimed. Please Ella. What is your answer?" Nori asked.

"Yes Nori. I will Marry you." I said. Nori smiled and pulled me into a deep kiss. The door flung open and all the Company was on us.

"Congratulations" Bilbo said, giving me a hug as Nori got teased and thumps on his back. Bombur disappeared to get food ready. I approached Thorin.

"Will you do the proceedings since you are King?" I ask. Thorin smiled and nodded.

"I would be honored. You look sad. Why?" Thorin asked.

"Just wish my family could be here to witness it." i said.

a sudden flash of white light came blinding us all. I heard the dwarves yell and Nori call my name. i blinked and found all the dwarves in fine clothes with fur lined coats.

"Ella." Nori breathed as he looked at me with wide eyes. I looked down and saw I stood in a white dress that had long sleeved lace sleeves. The dress was silk. "Ella." A familiar voice came. I turned to see my parents, Elrond, and Arwen, who held Winter. We left her behind in Mirkwood by accident. I smile and hurry up to them.

"How are you here?" I ask.

"Valar's blessing. Valar is blessing he union. Your mother saw it coming." My father said. I hugged Arwen.

"I'm happy for you. My brothers would be here but they are on a mission with the Rangers." Arwen said, setting Winter down.

"I understand. Glad your here though." I said.

Half an hour later after getting the parlor set up for the day. My father led me down the pan of dwarves and my family to Nori, who stood waiting with Thorin. there was a twinkle in Nori's as we came closer. We came to a stop and I hug my father. He kisses my check and then shakes Nori's hand.

"Take care of her, boy, or you'll have to deal with me." Father said.

"Adar." I exclaimed but with a smile. I heard chuckles from the dwarves and Nori gulp.

"I will, sir." Nori said as Father gives Nori my hand and goes to join my mother. Nori and I face each other holding each other's hand. Bofur was standing on the other side of Nori and Arwen was standing on my other side. Both were tenants for us.

"We gather here to unite this couple in marriage. Nori say your vows." Thorin said. I kept my eyes on Nori and his eyes were locked with mine.

"Ella. When I first met you, I fell in love but I was afraid because you are Royal and I was a thief. You saw right through my thieving and saw more in me. You brought me out of it and love me for who I am. I love you, Ella, and I plan to spend the rest of my life with you" Nori said. I had tears in my eyes. Nori winked at me.

"Ella. Your turn." Thorin said.

"Nori. You saved me from my past and your my reason for staying in Middle Earth. I want to spend the rest of my life with you and look forward to our future together." I said. Nori's smile widened.

"The two recited their bows. Nori. Do you take Estella to be your wife?" Thorin asked.

"I do." Nori said and I smiled.

"Estella. Do you take Nori to be your husband?" Thorin asked.

"I do." I said.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss.." Nori pulled me into a dip and kissed me before Thorin could finish. I heard whoops and cheers coming from the dwarves. I knew my mother was crying. She cried when my sister married Elrond. Nori brought me back up and we turned to face the crowd and smiled at each other.

The party. Most of the dwarves were getting drunk, except Thorin, Nori, Balin, Dori, Fili, and Kili, who looked pale as snow. Mother pulled me and Nori away for a bit.

"Valar also blessed you with something for a wedding gift." Galadriel said.

"What is it?" I ask.

"They blessed Nori with immortality so you don't have to suffer loosing him." Galadriel said. Nori and I look at each other and smile.

"Thank you. I worried about that but it brings relief." Nori said, pulling me tight against his side. Galadriel smiled.

"I will warn you. Your love will be tested as this quest goes. Enjoy your time together now before you go to the mountain." Galadriel said. I heard music and Nori pulled me onto the floor for a dance.

"You happy, love?" Nori asked, pulling me tight against him.

"When I am with you, yes." I said. Nori and I kissed deeply. Nori got pulled away from me for a drinking contest by Bofur.

"You kill him or he doesn't come back. You will have me to deal with" I yell after them as I sat with Arwen who held a sleeping Winter in her lap.

"Glad you have a reason to stay now. I didn't want to see you leave." Arwen said.

"You know why. Nori let's me forget about the past and look forward to the future." I said, watching Nori, Bofur, and Dwalin start their drinking contest. I saw Thorin shaping his head, but smiling. It didn't go long. Dwalin passed out by falling backwards in his chair and Bofur fell asleep with his face in the mug. I hurried up to Nori and jumped in his arms, planting a kiss on his lips.

"Get a room." Fili called earning laughs from all of us.

"Gladly." Nori said, scooping me up bridal style. Galadriel came over.

"We'll be gone when you get up. Winter is staying with you. Be safe and we'll see you again soon." Galadriel said. I nod as she kisses my forehead and Nori carries me to our room, shutting the door with his foot.

One hour later after some intimacy to consummate our marriage. We laid in tangled in our bed with me having the marriage braid in my hair and Nori having his as I ran my fingers over his chest. He was tracing my jaw gently.

"I never thought this day will come. I thought I would die with no wife." Nori said. I touched his check.

"I thought I would sail to the undying lands by now and I am glad I didn't because I wouldn't have met you." I said. Nori smiled and kissed me gently. The moment was interrupted by a sharp knock on the door.

"This better be important." Nori yelled.

"I'm sorry but we need Ella. It's Kili. He's gotten worse." Fili said. I felt my face pale.

AN: I bet you weren't expecting that. I am full of surprises. I decided to have no drama in this chapter and let them be happy. Sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I am suffering from a sinus infection and all I want to do after work is sleep. I'll update soon.