Goheno nin dearies! I am so sorry it took so long to update! But I have finally got over my writer's block! I hope you enjoy!

Chapter 25

Thranduil's Decision

Thranduil's POV

I had sent spies to see how Thorin and his men had escaped. The news that they brought to me was far more disturbing.

"So….my niece is to be wed to him."

I clenched my fists in anger. Her mother had already dirtied the blood of our family. But she had not married a dwarf! This could not be allowed to happen.

"I should have killed her years ago. Bring her to me."

Vanmoriel's POV

We were to leave in a few days. Arwen said she would go with us. This made me happy, but something in my heart was warning me that a danger was coming and I knew it was not the dragon. When I told Arwen she grew concerned.

"Perhaps it would be better if we stayed here."

I knew she was right, but I would not leave Thorin to face a dragon alone.

"No. I will not leave Thorin."

"But Vanmoriel…."

Thorin walked inside the room. He looked worried.

"Thorin…..have you been listening?"

"I was walking past and I heard you speaking. Vanmoriel I want you to stay here."

"Lau!"

"Vanmoriel please!" He came forward and took me in his arms. "I cannot lose you. Do this for me. It would make me fell better if I knew you were here and you were safe." He whispered.

Tears formed in my eyes and I heard Arwen leave. I clung to him and took a deep breath.

"I will not be parted from you." I said.

Thorin's POV

Her voice quavered. I closed my eyes and held onto her tightly.

"I love you Vanmoriel. And I could not live without you. Please…for my sake stay here."

She pulled back and looked at me with tears in her eyes.

"If it is what you wish…..then I will stay."

She pulled back and ran off. I put my hand over my face and sighed.

Why can she not understand that if I lost her…I would lose my will to live?

"What have you done?!"

Her sister came inside and grabbed me.

"How dare you make her cry!"

"I told her to stay here! That is why she is upset."

Her expression softened and she let me go.

"Forgive me, I did not know."

I sighed and turned away.

"She does not understand that I am only trying to protect her."

"I know. I want the same. But you must also understand this Thorin, if she loses you….she will die."

I nodded.

"I understand. I just want her safe. I promised her she would never lose me. It is a promise I intend to keep."

She put her hand on my shoulder and I looked at her.

"I will talk with her. Just promise me that you will return to her. I cannot lose he, and I know you cannot either."

"I give you my word Lady of Rivendell."

She smiled and kissed my cheek.

"Hannon le mellon nin."

Vanmoriel's POV

I locked myself in my room and cried. I knew he was right to make me stay, but that did not mean I was not upset. A soft knock came at the door.

*"Gwanno ereb nin Thorin!"

"~It is me.~"

I got up and let Arwen into the room. I threw my arms around her.

*"Aníron peded."

I pulled back and we sat down on the bed.

"~Vanmoriel he is only trying to protect you!~"

I sighed and looked away.

"~Vanmoriel he will come back to you. He gave you his word and he also gave me his word. Do you think I would risk losing you little sister? I would never risk it. He loves you. You must trust me.~"

I looked back at her and nodded.

"~I trust you.~"

She smiled and hugged me.

Later that night I walked into the room and found Thorin sitting on the bed. I did not fail to notice he was shirtless. I walked over and kneeled down in front of him.

"Vanmoriel I….."

"Shhh. I understand you only want me safe. I will stay here as you wanted. But Thorin you know I cannot lose you."

He pulled me up onto his lap and nodded.

"I know. Believe me I know. Which is why I will come back alive."

*"Caro naid dithin na veleth veleg."

I knew he did not understand but I kissed him and pushed him back down.

"It shall only be a few days before you leave me. I think we should make the most of it." I whispered.

He smiled.

"I like the sound of that."

I smiled and kissed him deeply. We carried on that way all night.

*Leave me alone Thorin!

*I wish to speak.

*Do small things with great love.