Phew! Finaly got this out of the way! I had hoped to make it a bit more creative but i really could not think of anything else. However in the future if I do I shall be sure to go back and change it! Enjoy the chapter dearies! =D

Chapter 36

A Question

When I woke the next morning Zora was already awake and getting dressed. I smiled and lay there watching her as she combed out her hair. Eventually, she turned and then smiled at me.

"How long have you been watching me?"

"A minute or two." I said.

She chuckled and then jumped on the bed. I sat up and tucked her hair behind her ear.

"I have many things I must to today so I will not see you until this evening. I want you to stay inside."

She raised her brows at me.

"What are you up to?" she asked in an amused tone.

I chuckled and shook my head.

"That my darling Zora is a surprise. Later tonight I shall come and find you and the two of us shall share an evening alone. That is all I shall tell you."

She pouted like a child and I kissed her sweetly. Her pout turned to a smile and I pulled away.

"Promise me Zora, just for today. Stay inside."

She sighed then smiled at me.

"I give you my word."

"Good."

I kissed her again, told her I loved her and then went in search of Beorn.

Zora's POV

All day I sat and waited, wondering what Thorin could have possibly been planning.

Perhaps he found a nice romantic spot and he is going to take me there and….

His voice intruded my thoughts.

"Cease your guessing! You make it difficult for me to concentrate on what I am doing my love."

I sighed but smiled. It was the first time since this morning since I had heard his deep and calming voice.

I love the sound of your voice. When are you coming for me? I am growing very impatient.

He did not answer and I sighed again. I went off in search of Wayne and Anthony. I went to the spare room and found them and Bofur completely passed out. I had to laugh. I shook my head and then closed the door. When I turned Thorin was there. I smiled and threw my arms around him. I smashed my lips to his and he kissed me right back. He reluctantly pulled away.

"Come with me."

He took my hand and led me outside.

Thorin's POV

I took my beloved Zora to a small waterfall I had found in the middle of the forest. Beorn was close by with his friends in case goblins or other foul creatures attempted to interrupt us. I covered her eyes and smiled.

"Do you trust me?"

I could hear the smile in her voice.

"I trust you. But tell me one thing….will I like this surprise?"

I chuckled and leaned closer to her ear.

"Of that my love I can assure you."

She laughed softly and I led her towards the waterfall. I sat her down and then let her see. She gasped and looked at me with her bright smile.

"Oh Thorin….."

Zora's POV

Thorin had set up a dinner just for us. I pulled him down next to me and kissed him deeply. When we separated we ate. We made small conversation over dinner and then Thorin held out his hand to me.

"I want to show you something."

I smiled and eagerly took his hand.

Thorin's POV

I took her back towards Beorn's, for it was growing dark and he had warned us not to stray far from the house at sunset and never to leave the house at night. We stood near his garden and I looked into her eyes.

"Zora…..for the past week or so I have been…well…..trying to gather the courage to ask you something. And we have been interrupted or I have been a coward." she smiled gently. "But now I have everything I need and I will not let this chance slip away."

I slowly knelt down on one knee and her eyes widened. I held her hand and then reached into my pocket. I pulled out a ring Gloin had found in the Troll Hoard. She gasped.

"Lady Zora Turner…will you do me the honor of becoming my bride?"

I had never seen a greater smile come to her face.

"Yes! Yes Thorin I will!"

I smiled and slipped the ring on her finger. I stood up and she wrapped her arms around me. I picked her up off the ground and swung her around. When I set her back down I kissed her.

"FINALLY!"

Zora's POV

We separated and I saw my two favorite potheads, well actually three now that you add Bofur to the mix. I ran to them and hugged Wayne, then Anthony and then Bofur. I kissed them all on the cheek and then I saw Wayne and Anthony walk to Thorin.

"You better take care of her….or it won't be pretty for you. 'Cuz once she's done with you….you'll answer to us." Wayne said.

I had to smile. I went up and smacked both of them on the head. I reached Thorin and kissed him passionately.

"Oi! Let's go tell the others!" Anthony said.

They ran off and I laughed with Thorin.

"I love you Thorin Oakenshield."

He chuckled and picked me up and held me in his arms.

"And I will always love you. My future Zora Oakenshield."