Chapter 28

Like Her Mother

Estelwen's POV

When my father burst through the door I screamed. Fili pushed me behind him and I held onto him.

"YOU!"

He crossed the room in two long strides and reached for Fili. I grabbed one of Fili's hidden knives and cut his palm. He jumped back and I glared at him.

"Yes I carry Fili's child. My child! Your grandchild!"

He narrowed his eyes at Fili. I pulled Fili off the bed and pulled him back.

"Get our things love. We are leaving."

The pain on my father's face was very clear. Fili got my bag and his weapons and I took his hand.

"Because of what you have done…..you will never see me again. I shall leave the world of the elves, my kin, for the world of the dwarves. Namarie Thranduil."

I told him the exact words I knew my mother had told him all those years ago. As we walked away he said one last thing.

"Your friends shall never again be free."

I smirked, but said nothing. I knew Bilbo would get them out. As we walked out, my brother and Tauriel found us.

"~I feared father would push you to this.~" he said.

I placed my hand on his arm. He looked at me sadly.

"~Please Estelwen do not leave again. I promise I will go to father and….~"

I hugged him, cutting him off.

"Forgive me my brother. I love you so much. But he threatened my husband. He knows I am with child and it enraged him. He will never accept a half-dwarven child into this family. But I promise I will see you again."

He hugged me tightly, and was reluctant to let go. I looked at Tauriel. She started to bow but I pulled her into my arms. I whispered in her ear.

"~Take care of my brother. I can see that you love him. He loves you. Protect him, be there for him. Please.~"

She returned my embrace and nodded.

"Gweston my princess."

I smiled and tears fell from my eyes.

"I love you Estelwen. I always will."

"And I love you Legolas. But this is not good bye. At least not for us."

He nodded and I kissed his cheek. I squeezed Fili's hand and we left. Two of the elven guards who had been loyal to my mother escorted us to the edge of the forest. They bid us farewell and we headed towards Lake-Town.

Legolas' POV

I sat alone in my room when Tauriel came in.

"Legolas?"

I did not answer her, my voice had left me. She knelt down in front of me.

"Legolas…."

"There is nothing you can say Tauriel."

My voice was sharp and the hurt was on her face. I sighed and shook my head.

"Forgive me I did not mean to be so harsh."

She smiled.

"I understand. She is your sister and you only just got her back."

Her voice was soft and full of understanding. I looked into her eyes and my hand went to her face. I stroked her cheek and then went to her neck. I pulled her closer. I had longed to kiss her, yet never found the courage to do so. Her eyes fluttered closed and I kissed her. Her soft lips were warm. I wrapped my arms around her, enjoying our first kiss.