A/N: omg so I know I know it's been more than a year and I am so so sorry but doing a bachelor degree is hard guys. And I graduated with a good degree! So now I got a lot of spare time on my hands but I realise I might have lost a lot of readers I had before, I hope if you guys see this update you'll finish this story and this journey with me. Theres only a few chapters left and I would love to complete this.
Quick recap: Luna, Kili, Fili, Ori, Bilbo are off to the Woodland Realm to get Athelas and everything seems good with Kiluna but hey being in love and betrothed isn't easy as they thought.. and insecurities can grow like a bad seed. So hopefully you'll stay tuned.
Disclaimer: I do not own Tolkien's works or his wonderful characters, only my OC and my storyline.
- Angels and Douchebags
"Oh I'm sorry I should call you Lady Luna!" Sarina spluttered.
"It's no worry honestly I prefer just my name." I smiled reassuringly at her.
"I want to thank you for the dresses they are beautiful!" I said eyeing the soft garments on the bed. On the floor next to them were different shoes to go with each dress.
"It's my pleasure, it is a favourite hobby of mine making dresses." She explained sitting down on the bed beside.
"Wow you made this?" She nodded.
"These could rival my mother's sewing." I smiled and she grinned.
"So are you the seamstress here?" I asked her and she chuckled.
"No I'm actually the Captain of the Guard." She stated.
"Mahal that's very impressive." I said.
"I actually got promoted a few years ago after our last Captain of the Guard unfortunately passed during the Battle of Erebor." She said sadly.
"Oh I'm sorry, What was their name?" I placed a hand on her arm to comfort her.
"Tauriel." My eyes shot up in surprise to meet her own emerald ones.
Tauriel? Kili's Tauriel?
"Did you know her?" Sarina asked noting my shock.
"No but I think the Princes met her on their journey." I explained. Perhaps I should leave out the part about her romance with Kili.
"Ah yes I remember her telling me about them. She thought they were handsome, particularly your Kili." Sarina laughed. I chuckled uneasily. Why am I feeling jealous of her? I didn't even know her and she's not even alive right now. I suddenly felt guilty thinking about her in this way.
"So, what are your impressions of this kingdom so far?" She changed the subject.
"Well," I scratched my neck.
"I haven't seen much of it." I said sheepishly.
"Oh but you must!" She gasped.
"Kili and I were going to explore later on?" I suggested and she shook her head.
"No no that won't do. You should be shown by someone who knows the Woodland Realm!" She explained.
"Bathe, change whatever you need to do. And I will be back in half an hour to collect you." She said promptly standing up to leave the room.
"What?" I said slightly confused.
"For your tour!" She shut the door behind us and I could feel the footsteps fading away.
I stripped my clothes off and went towards the basin seeing it was already filled with warm water. I slipped into the water feeling calmness wash over me. There were small containers with different smelling salts which I poured into the water. I washed and scrubbed all the grime and dirt off me from the journey until I felt clean and closed my eyes.
After the water finally went cold I dried myself off and picked up the soft orange coloured gown. I slipped it over my head and it was slightly too long dragging across the floor and the sleeves covered my hands. I let my hair dry and brushed it out, before weaving Kili's courting braid into one long braid down my back so his Durin clasp was on show. I waited for a while pacing the room until I heard a knock at the door.
"Come in!" I called out to the person on the other side and in case Sarina holding green clothes in her hand.
"They fit you beautifully." She smiled brightly and I blushed.
"What are those?" I pointed to the bundle in her hands.
"Ah well I thought you might also want something more practical to wear." She said unfolding the clothes. She held up a dark green sleeveless tunic with golden patterns outlining the length of it. There were brown tights and a brown under tunic to go with it.
"Oh this is lovely," I gushed holding the material which felt comfortable enough.
"Prince Legolas informed me you like to train so he had it sent for you." She smiled knowingly.
"Oh That was kind of him." I took the clothes from her hand and placed them on the bed.
"Ready?" She asked standing in the doorway.
"Let's go," I followed her out of the room and down the hallway. We walked to the end of the corridor which was decorated by murals and portrayals of battles in history.
Following her up the stairs she started talking again.
"Rumour has it, that you propositioned a certain handsome Prince Legolas," she glanced back to biting back a smile.
"Uh," I turned beet red and started laughing behind her.
"Just a rumour I assure you." I chuckled.
"I wouldn't blame you really." She giggled as I walked in step with her. We reached the main Throne room we entered into, this time it was full of Elves walking through.
"I have a thought about it a few times myself." She bit her lip and winked.
"I don't blame you", I grinned.
"Okay do this is the throne room." I looked around the wooden carvings that made up the hall with flowers and gems embroidered in everything. It was fit for a king. Except the King was nowhere to be found. We walked through another hallway and up long sets of stairs which wrapped around a giant oak tree. I started trudging my feet behind her feeling tired.
"How are you not tired," I breathed out between each step.
"I'm used to this Luna," she glided up the staircase.
"Can we take a breather?" I asked her and she sighed. We both sat on the steps and talked to one another.
"How did you know Kili was your one?" She asked suddenly turning to face me.
"Well I always got a long so well with him, especially when I first arrived at the mountain." I started twirling the braid with my fingers.
"And we became such good friends. Then I felt something more, I felt jealousy when I saw him with others." I glanced up looking at the carven ceiling.
"And I started imagining other things with him. Like what it would feel like to touch him, kiss him and eventually spend the rest of my life with him." I dazed out thinking of where Kili was.
"Aww that's so romantic." She cooed.
"It took us a while," I chuckled.
"So many things happened, I lost my leg And I tried to shut him out but I realised I couldn't and didn't want to live without him." I explained and noticed she had her full attention on me.
"I'm sorry I sound like a lovelorn fool," I laughed and she took my hands.
"Don't be silly, it's nice to have something like that." She squeezed them.
"I want something like that." She sighed.
"And you will," I smiled.
"Come on, let's go," she pulled me up off the steps and we continued walking up until we reached the top completely out of breath.
"Where are you taking me Sarina?" I panted at the top. She didn't answer me and lead me down a hallway to two large doors which she pushed back to reveal the most beautiful library I have ever seen.
The ceiling was a dark blue colour with silver dots twinkling like stars. The wooden shelves of library extended up into the high ceiling and had endless rows of books on history and lore of all kinds.
"I love to read. This is wonderful." I gasped looking around at all the books.
"Worth the climb?" She asked.
"Definitely!"
"Would you like to see my chambers? I got a pretty nice place as Captain of the Guard." She suggested.
"Sure Just give me a minute." I said walking around the library.
"I never want to leave this place," I said, not looking where I was going I fell over a pile of books and hit the floor.
"Are you okay?" I felt two sets of arms wrap around each side of me and hoisted me back up to standing positioning so I could balance on my wooden leg.
"Thank you," I said to Sarina who grinned. I looked at the other side of me and saw a wave of perfectly combed blonde hair.
"Legolas, why are you always giving me in the worst of situations." I groaned as he gave me a heartwarming smile.
"That's not true Luna." He rolled his eyes playfully.
"You can say that because you never have a perfect blonde hair out of place." I huffed And he chuckled.
"Sarina," he smiled warmly at her and she lowered her eyes blushing slightly.
"Prince Legolas,"
"How many times have I told you to call me Just Legolas?" He smiled at her.
"Just one more," she quipped returning the smile. I raised my eyebrows trying not to smile.
"So you're giving the lovely Luna here a tour of our kingdom?" He asked.
"Yes I was just about to show her my chambers," she said.
"Okay, enjoy your time. I will see you both later tonight for dinner." He said then laced his finger behind his back and walked out of the library.
"Oooh there's definitely something there!" I gushed.
"Do you think so?" She asked pushing her long brown hair back.
"Oh yes, I think one of you just needs a little push," I hummed.
"What do you mean?"
"Oh nothing," I smiled to myself making a mental note to talk to Legolas later on. Sarina lead me to her chambers and swung the doors open showing the lavish design inside. At the centre back of the room was a large bed with velvet and silk blankets over it along with drapes around the bed. There was a fireplace in one corner and several cabinets which I opened were filled with gowns and dresses. Materials were strewn all across the floor with a table and weapons placed on them. There was a balcony on one side which overlooked the Woodland Realm.
"Wow." My mouth hung open at the room.
"Sorry it's messy right now." She mumbles picking up the fabrics on the floor and moving them to the side.
"N-no it's fine, this is beautiful." I complimented the room running my hands over the wall and the blankets on her bed.
"The royal family must hold you in high regard." I raised an eyebrow at her.
"King Thranduil and Prince Legolas gave me this room, as a reward for my services." She narrowed her eyes.
"Your services?" I glanced at her shooting her a cheeky smile. She threw a pillow at me which hit me in the chest.
"You know what I mean." She rolled her eyes at me.
"I can imagine myself sitting on this balcony drinking tea," I smiled to the empty chair overlooking the staircase on the balcony.
"That's exactly what I use it for. That and reading." She stated.
"I do all my sewing work here too,"
"Impressive." I nodded looking at her designs.
"Come on. Still so much to see!" She pulled my arm along out of her chambers and back down the stairs. We made it back down to the main Throne room where all the hallways seemed to be connected and went down another corridor.
"Down there is the dungeons and the cellar." She gestured to the stairs on our left.
"Your dwarf princes would remember that one."
"And down this way," she walked quickly ahead as I followed her.
"Is the kitchen." I walked in seeing various elves cooking and preparing dishes with a wonderful aroma filling the air.
"There's lots of green." I pointed out and she laughed.
"Well salad is a main part of our diet."
"And meat is a main part of ours." I shot back.
"I'm afraid our friendship ends here then." I mock sighed.
"Oh whatever will I do". She joked playing along. After seeing the kitchen we walked back and she decided to show me to the bath houses.
"Hello stranger," I grinned to a familiar looking brown haired dwarf and his brother who were looking much cleaner. He twisted his arms around my waist planting a quick kiss on my lips.
"Hello love," He whispered.
"You smell much better", I said satisfied.
"And your hair looks nice." I pointed out.
"You too." He chuckled.
"But I always look nice," I narrowed my eyes at him waiting for a response.
"And I know that Lu," He smiled lacing his fingers with mine.
"Hey Fee," he nodded at me.
"Thank you for getting him cleaned up." I said gratefully.
"Oh it was not problem he behaved himself." Fili grinned.
"I've brought him back to you," he patted his brother on the back pushing him into me.
"Hey why are you guys talking about me like I'm not here?" Kili complained. Fili and I started laughing before I realised my companion next to me who was observing us with some amusement.
"Oh I'm so sorry!" I said seeing her beside me.
"Boys this is Sarina," she placed her hand on her chest then extended it out to them as a sign of respect.
"Sarina this is Prince Fili and Kili," I gestured to them.
"At your service, my lady," they both said in unison bowing low.
"Charming. I've heard a lot about you too, particularly you Prince Kili," she walked towards him. Kili looked at me eyebrows raised.
"All good things?"
"Very good things," she grinned making Kili feel uncomfortable and I laughed.
"May I escort you to dinner Prince Kili?" She looked down on him and he glanced towards me.
"Please," I smiled at her.
"It would be my pleasure Lady Sarina." He bowed offering her an arm.
"I guess I'll be escorting you namadith," Fili smiled kissing my hand and offering me his arm to walk with.
"So What is it you do Lady Sarina?" Kili asked politely looking up at her.
"Oh I'm Captain of the Guard." This caught Kili's attention and he was wearing a look on his face I couldn't decipher.
"I was Tauriel's second in command." She said slightly quietly and Kili remained completely silent.
"Where's Bilbo and Ori?" I whispered to Fili.
"Well Bilbo was wandering around the kitchen looking for something to eat and Ori I believe was heading to the library. But they must be heading to the dinner now." He explained and I nodded.
"Big shoes to fill," Kili said after a period of silence.
"Yes She was my friend and I looked up to her," Sarina said wistfully.
"Me too. Literally." Kili quipped causing both of them to laugh. I didn't know what was wrong but I felt my stomach do flips every time they talked about Tauriel. Suddenly the journey from the hallway to the dining hall seemed a lot longer than it was.
"She was quite feisty. I always admired the way she fought. She was always so-" Kili started.
"Elegant?" Sarina suggested.
"Yes! Elegant and beautiful. Very beautiful." Kili trailed off then cleared his throat. Is it possible he still felt something for her? My mood suddenly dropped and I was no longer in a state for dinner. But I needed the Athelas! No, I will keep my emotions in check for now This is important.
We reached the dining hall were Thranduil was seated at the head of the table with Legolas on his right side and Sarina took her place on his left. Bilbo was occupying the space beside Legolas and Ori was sitting with him.
"King Thranduil," Fili said as he bowed and he replied by bowing his head.
"This is Indeed a surprise." He said eyeing us curiously.
"Please do sit." He gestured and we took our seats beside Sarina.
"I was not expecting you at all, how was your journey?" Thranduil asked as other elves came and poured wine into our glasses. The table was being set with leafy green salads and grilled lamb shanks coming on dishes.
"It was fine your majesty," I said taking a large sip of my glass before scrunching up my face.
"Careful Lady Luna, elvish wine is strong." Thranduil wore a hint of a smirk on his face and I smiled.
"What is your business here?" He asked. Kili looked at me silently asking if I wanted him to speak for me. I shook my head and placed my hand over his arm.
"Medical situations are becoming dire in Erebor, and whilst we have healers including my myself and Master Oin our supplies are running low, particularly of Athelas which is our primary herb for healing." I spoke directly to Thranduil.
"What are you proposing Lady Luna?" Thranduil turned to me whilst the rest of the hall listened. I knew exactly what he was referring to. I held my breath before answering.
"I know, your Majesty a while ago I promised to deliver the starlight gems that are of your people and due to unfortunate circumstances I have been unable to fullfil that. But if I can guarantee that these gems can be found and delivered within 3 days." I glanced over to Kili who looked pensieve whilst Filing looked doubtful.
"You have made such promises before," Thranduil swirled the contents of his wine glass.
"As I said, there were unforseen circumstances my King," I said slightly exasperated which did not go unnoticed by Kili. He placed a hand on my arm and shot me a warning look which said back down.
"How do you intend to make good on your promise?" Thranduil said thoughtfully.
"By sending a raven to Erebor tonight should you agree to my proposition. We have already made headway in finding the gems and our fastest rider can deliver them in 3 days." I said confidently, as there were murmurs amongst the elves.
"Your fastest rider is King Thorin," Thranduil had a hint of a smirk in his face. My mouth fell open slightly. He was deliberately making me work for it. The other elves were hiding their sniggers. I looked at Legolas for help who looked to his father and cleared his throat.
"As you know Your Majesty of course King Thorin cannot deliver the gems himself. There must be a Durin in Erebor." I said slightly taken aback.
"B-but we will send our second fastest rider. Master Dwalin with a few of our guard once the gems are located." I said reassuringly.
Thranduil said nothing for a few minutes as the hall was silent before he stood up.
"I accept your proposition Lady Luna, and you have my congratulations on your betrothal." Thranduil said to me and bowed his head as a gesture of respect.
"Oh thank you my king!" I said blushing slightly.
"Meanwhile you and your guests are welcome here until the gems arrive and only then will we send Athelas with you upon your departure from the Woodland Realm. Enjoy the feast!" Thranduil tapped his glass as everyone else went back to eating and the music started.
"You handled that beautifully my lady." Kili placed a kiss on my knuckles his eyes twinkling.
"Really? I was so nervous I wasn't sure what to say or even think!" I sighed relieved the matter was resolved.
"Lord Bern and Conway have no idea what a great Princess you'll make," Kili said sincerely smiling.
"Thank you love." I beamed at him.
"Don't worry Luna I'll arrange for the raven to get to Erebor tonight." Fili said excusing himself from the table.
"Oh Fili dear it's okay I'll do it." I put an arm out to stop him.
"Nonsense you did the hard part so let me do this for you namad." He gently shrugged my hand off and winked before going off towards Thranduil.
"Some more wine for my betrothed please, in fact she'll have the whole bottle!" Kili said to the elf who was refilling the glasses.
"Kili!"
A/N: so this chapter is kinda rough it's like I forgot how to write! I hope whatevers left of the Hobbit fandom on this site can comment or review if you have time, I would love it!