Chpater 36

Settling in and Surprise Visitors

Its been a few weeks since we took Erebor back and I was healing well. I was being watched carefully by Oin and Dwalin. Fili and Kili were in charge of me when Dwalin was helping Thorin out with the rebuilding of both Erebor and Dale. The caravan of dwarves from the Blue Mountains should be arriving any day now.

"You ready to move into our quarters?" Dwalin asked as he entered the tent. I was sitting by the fire with Fili and Kili, sharing stories. I looked up. The dwarves were trying to get our quarters done before the first snow fall so I wouldn't be outside in the weather. Fili and Kili left to find their uncle as Dwalin walked up to me.

"You finally got it done?" I ask as Dwalin helped me stand up.

"It is. Now come." Dwalin said, wrapping an arm around my waiste for support as I was still weak and got tired from walking so far. We walked into Erebor. The Company that we saw nodded and smiled at me, happy to see me out and about. "We have quarters in between the library and the healing quarters, so you are near to them." I smiled as he opened the door to our quarters and led me in. I gasped. It was beautiful. It had a mixture of both elf and dwarf in there. A huge bookshelf was near the fireplace with a comfy chair. Dwalin led me over to the chair and helped me sit down near the fire. "The babies room isn't fully set up. Bifur and Bofur are going to help make the furniture. But for now we got what we could do to move us in."

"Its perfect. Thank you." I said. Dwalin leaned down and pressed a kiss to my forehead. We heard a ahem behind us and we looked to see Balin standing there. He was smiling.

"Sorry to interupt, but the dwarves from the Blue Mountains have arrived." Balin said. Dwalin and I looked at each other and smiled. Dwalin helped me stand and we walk with Balin towards the front gate. Fili and Kili were standing with Thorin as we came up. Bombur and Gloin went to great their wives. I stayed back with Dwalin, who kept an arm wrapped around my waist.

"Mom." Fili and Kili called as a woman that looked like Throin came forward. Both of them ran to their mother and hugged her. Dwalin led me towards her.

"My boys. I'm so happy you are alive and alright." Dis said.

"We had luck on our sides. Mom. This is Vanya, daughter of Elrond and Dwalin's one." Fili said, nodding towards me. Dis looked at me as I came up to her. She came over and hugged me.

"Thank you for protecting my sons." Dis said. I hugged her back.

"Careful, Dis. She has a stab wound to her stomach where she's still healing." Thorin said.

"Why were you stabbed there?" Dis asked.

"Azog found out I was with child and tried to kill one of us. I ended up miscarrying one of the babies, but one survived." I said.

"That's wonderful news. There hasn't been a dwarf child born in Erebor since Smaug took our homeland. He will be the first." Dis said. Dwalin and I looked at each other and smiled.

The dwarves decided to leave me with the children in the library as they helped the dwarves from the Blue Mountains into their homes. I sat in the rocker near the fire place that Fili lit. My hands rested on my stomach as I lightly rocked, listening to the children talk and giggle. Its been awhile since I left home to hear childrens laughter. It defently made me smile that I was going to have one of my own.

"Miss Vanya." A small voice came. I looked at the young boy that was sitting near my feet. "Is it true that you helped Lord Thorin take back the mountain." I smile at the innocence of a young one.

"Of course I did. Come around and I will tell you the story." I said. The kids all ran over and sat at my feet. Two of the younger ones I picked up and sat in my lap. I started my story. I don't know how long I was sitting there until the doors opened and Dwalin came in.

"Will you tell us more another time?" One of the young girls asked. I nodded as Dwalin put a hand on my shoulder, gently.

"I promise. Go find your parents." I said. The kids ran out.

"You did well with them." Dwalin said.

"I always loved children." I said.

"Good. Come. Bombur has dinner cooking at home and the others will be joinign us." Dwalin said, helping me stand. We walk together back to our quarters. Everyone was there. Gloin introduced me to his son Gimli and his wife Dana. Dana led me over to my chair as Dwalin went up to Thorin. Bombur's wife, Tana was with Dis and we sat around talking. I was happy to have friends that would love for me to be around.

"Did you get a chance to tell Vanya?" Thorin asked. I turn around and look at him and Dwalin.

"Tell me what?" I ask.

"Thorin made me the Captain of the guards." Dwalin said. I smile.

"I'm happy for you." I said. Dwalin smiled and looked happy and proud.

"I would like you to help me in the healing quarters when needed, Vanya." Oin said.

"I would more then happy to." I said. Oin smiled and nodded. A guard walked in.

"My lord. Lord Elrond and Lady Arwen are here to see Vanya and her one." The guard said. My smile went wide. Thorin smiled and nodded.

"Let them in. We will leave." Thorin said. Elrond and Arwen came in. I got up, forgetting how tired I was and ran to greet my father and sister. The others left, but Dwalin stayed with a smile.

"I'm glad you survived, Vanya. You had me worried. I'm happy to hear that you found your one." Elrond said, nodding at Dwalin. Dwalin came over.

"Its good to see you, Lord Elrond." Dwalin said.

"Father. We married during the Battle of the Five Armies and I found out I was with child before Azog stabbed me." I said.

"Well looks like I will be a grandfather. There is something else. Galadriel told me something. Did you feel like electric after you woke up from being stabbed?" Elrond asked.

"Yes." I said.

"Valar blessed you both. His life is bond to yours so as long as you live, he will live. It was your wedding gift." Elrond said. Dwalin and I looked at each other and smiled.

"That's wonderful." Dwalin said. Arwen and I locked arms and walked towards the fire as Dwalin lit his pipe and stood talking with Elrond. Arwen and I sat talking.

We are staying for Thorin's crowning and will be heading home after. You two do plan to visit once in awhile?" Arwen asked.

"After the baby is born, we plan to." I said. Arwen smiled.

"We will probably be coming for another visit when the child is born." Elrond said. I smile. Dwalin showed the two the guest rooms as I get up and get ready for bed. Dwalin came in and wrapped arms around me from behind. I leaned back against his chest and sighed happily.

"I'm glad they are here." I said.

"I can tell. Let's get you to bed, woman." Dwalin said. He laid down as I got in beside him and curled up to his side. He wrapped me in his strong arms and held me close as I laid my head on his chest. I felt him press a kiss to my forehead as I drifted off to sleep.

AN: Sorry for the long wait. The next chapter will be the crowning of Thorin. Till next time