Chapter 28
Party and Old Love
After the crowning, the dwarves threw a huge party and Dis dragged me away from Fili to introduce me to Dwarf women that were council members wives. They smiled and were polite, but I saw hesitation. I just held my head high and joined in the talk. I was pulled away by Fili.
"You looked like you needed it." Fili said, kissing my forehead.
"Thank you." I said, breathing out. Fili and I walked around, making small talk with dwarves. Fili was nervous around the elves and I did the talking. Arwen came over and I slid away from Fili who stood with Thorin to get something to eat.
"I'm already tired." I said as we got plates of greens and I got some meat.
"You look tired." Arwen said.
"It'll be good to get to bed soon." I said as we slid into a table to eat. Fili and Kili soon joined us. They liked Arwen along with Tauriel and more trusted them then the other elves so far. Fili rested a hand on my leg as I ate. A woman came over. Fili looked at her and his smile disappears.
"Fili. Its been awhile." The woman said.
"Anne. What are you doing here?" Fili asked.
"I moved with the family. Was hoping to get you back." Anne said. I stood up and left the table, feeling like my heart shatter. Arwen hurried after me.
"Don't." I said.
"He denied her. He only wants you." Arwen said, hugging me. Anne came storming over with anger and hatred in her eyes. I put a hand on Arwen's arm to stop her.
"You shouldn't be here half-breed. I don't know why Fili chose you, but I was his first love." Anne said.
"Well I'm sorry to say that he never mentioned you and I don't think he loves you. For I'm sure he wouldn't have married to me now would he." I said. Arwen held back a laugh. Anger furred in her eyes.
"No one will approve. Your nothing but an elf and half-breed." Anne said. My anger came and I excused myself. Arwen followed me.
"Calm down. We don't need the baby in distress." Arwen said.
"Why do you think I got out of there when I did. What did Fili see in her?" I ask.
"He chose you. Not her. I'll go get Fili and Dis and you two can talk and maybe get out of here. Go see Galadriel. I think Grandmother wants to meet him." Arwen said. I nod as I step in Fili's and my quarters. I laid on our bed and burried my face in the pillow.
Arwen's POV. I hurried back to the hall. I found Fili talking to Dis.
"Arwen. Where's Nes?" Fili asked.
"In your chambers. Anne got to her and she got out of there before she stressed out herself and the baby. You should get her out of here and take her to visit Galadriel." Arwen said.
"Its a good idea if she's stressed." Thorin said.
"You'll be fine without me for a while?" Fili asked.
"Of course. Kili and Dwalin are to go with you though. Just get her out and we'll deal with Anne." Thorin said.
"I'll be going with." I said.
"That is fine lass." Dwalin said, joining us. Fili excused himself to go to Nes.
Fili's POV. I entered the bed chambers and found Nes curled up on the bed. I could hear sniffling.
"Nes. Baby." I said, sliding in the bed and pulling her up against me, keeping a protective hand on her stomach where our child laid asleep. She turned and burried her face in my chest.
"I can't help I'm a half-breed and an elf." Nes whispered. I pulled her head up to look at me and whipped the tears away.
"Don't let it affect you, my love. I love you for who you are. Thorin loves you and so does the Company. Yeah there will be people who disapprove, but they will get over it. Thorin, Kili, and I will protect you along with our friends." I said. Nes smiled and I leaned down and kissed her. She returned it. I pulled back. "Get ready to leave. We're leaving tomorrow." Nes looked confused.
"Leave? But why?" Nes asked.
"We're going with Dwalin, Kili, and Arwen to go visit your grandmother, Galadriel. Thorin and my mother think its a good idea to get you out of this stress and visit family. For the sake of you and our child." I said. Nes nodded and got up to prepare her bag. I watched as she finished and got ready for bed. I come up behind he as she took off the headband and wrapped my arms around her.
"Thank you." Nes said, turning around. I rub her lower back and her eyes nearly close and I scooped her up in my arms to carry her to our bed.
"For what?" I ask.
"Making me happy." Nes said, as I laid her on our bed. I laid beside her, pulling her to my side.
"I love seeing you smile and I'll make sure you smile more." I said. She fell asleep as she laid her head on my shoulder. I kissed her forehead and soon followed her into a peaceful slumber.
AN: There's the new chapter. Next chapter will be meeting Galadriel and their stay. I'm predicting. Three or four more chapters of this story. Maybe more or less. Not sure yet. Hope you liked.
