This is it... angst, tension, ultimate fluff, and then back to angst... a novel by me.
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"Its quiet in there" Fili said as everyone looked to the door where they had gotten out from. They were all out in the hallway and after some yelling and crying there was only silence.
"Maybe Tauriel shut him up with her dagger" Dwalin muttered as Balin shook his head, unimpressed with his comment.
"How plausible is the elf's proposition?" Dain asked as many grunted and sat at the floor.
"Her name is Tauriel" Verya sighed as Dain stood there wide eyed. The seemingly harmless healer elf had an edge to her...
"And she is not dying!" Legolas hissed also from the end of the hallway before Dain could confront Verya.
She turned to Legolas as he ran a hand through his hair. Prince Legolas was reserved in his emotions but Tauriel brought everything out from him. Verya knew of course of
Legolas' feelings, everyone did, so it was easy to comprehend the way he now showed… 'feelings'.
"Kili would never let her propose such possibility" Thorin said in a shake of his head. Tauriel's selflessness deeply moved him, but it pained him to see someone make such proposition. A mother did anything to save her children. Tauriel reminded him so much of his sister.
"Many of us won't let her even think such possibility" Bilbo noted as many nodded and agreed.
"Then tomorrow we make sure she stays alive" Dwalin said as he fisted his hand.
"Indeed" Thorin said just as the door from the chamber opened. They all perked their attention to the couple who slowly came out. They both looked exhausted and were still wearing bloody clothes. The tension was still surrounding them.
"Tauriel should get some rest" Kili proposed as everyone stood silent.
"You should too" Tauriel muttered as Kili shook his head.
"Go on, I need to talk to Thorin first" he murmured as he took a step down the hallway towards them.
Tauriel sighed exasperatedly. "Kili I am not going to propose that!"
"I know, I trust you"
"No you don't!" she cried as Kili froze mid step. Everyone leaned on the walls of the hallway awkwardly and even Dain was wide eyed. Nobody knew if it was best to leave… and frankly they were all frozen in place as the hall filled with more tension. Legolas stood ready if he needed to defend Tauriel but Verya shook her head. This was between them, not the rest of them.
Kili turned to Tauriel as he sighed.
"I'm going to talk about something else" he whispered.
She looked to the floor as she ran a hand through her hair, something that Legolas deemed as strange. Tauriel never messes up her hair, as it is the only place where her vanity lies. Her nerves were really getting worse and her mood was breaking in pieces.
"Fine" she hissed as she angrily turned around and walked down the desolate side of the hallway.
"Tauriel"
He grabbed her arm and made her stop at the corner.
"Hey, its alright" he whispered as she sighed and closed her eyes. "Go get some sleep, I'll be there"
She suddenly opened her eyes and leaned against him. He wrapped his arms around her small frame, which looked smaller this days…
"I want you to come with me" she muttered by his ear so no one else would listen.
"Tauriel, what is this really about?"
She sighed as she tore her hand away from his and once again walked away. She took a left turn and Kili ran a hand through his hair as he rubbed his eyes. Something else was at play and he had an idea of what it could be as to why she did not want to sleep alone.
"Go with her" Thorin muttered, as he was suddenly at Kili's side.
"About tomorrow…. do you have any power to protect her?" Kili asked as Thorin furrowed his brow. "I mean, you as King, can you put her under your protection if Thranduil will not agree so we do not have to flee?"
"Kili, he will declare war, I assure you that, my protection cannot guarantee her safety" Thorin said as the rest of the dwarves came to them. "And I have the Arkenstone, but I have not been presented as King, not yet"
"But there has to be another option…. she doesn't want war! And she wants to ensure the babies' lives and everyone's" Kili said quickly.
"You can't have both" Dwalin noted as he patted Kili on the arm. The poor lad carried so much on his shoulders. Kili was strong and stubborn but there were so many conflicts at the moment.
"We will have to play out with our plan" Fili then said with his hand at his chin. "All we have is hope"
"And the damn gems" Gloin muttered as he crossed his arms.
"Now go with her and rest" Thorin murmured. Kili shook his head as he leaned on the wall.
"I cannot rest with all of this going on. I hate all of this uncertainty"
"Its going to be difficult to deal with the council" Verya began as all eyes turned to her. "But Legolas has said that there are some that would testify in our favor"
That brought some peace into them all but nevertheless the stakes were high.
"I can't believe this" Legolas sighed as he angrily walked away. Since when has Tauriel been in mortal danger?
Verya looked to the floor as everyone saw Legolas leave and with a small nod she left after him.
"He does not look happy" Dory mused.
"Hes not happy with me. I caused this" Kili whispered.
"Love always perseveres. Everything will fine" Balin wisely noted.
Kili gave him a small, empty smile as he turned and walked down the hallway.
"The woman I love and mother of my children is under an execution charge" Kili said as he turned back. "Tell me that when this is all over"
Balin smiled, as he took his hands to his back.
They all watched Kili until he turned the corner. So much he carried, and yet he was holding it in well.
"Poor lad" Dwalin whispered as Fili swallowed thickly. He wanted to run after his brother but he needed to give him some alone time with Tauriel. He sighed as he too leaned heavily against the wall in exhaustion.
"Lets all try and rest" Thorin announced as everyone grumbled in agreement.
"Can I speak with you for a minute?" Bard asked as he looked to Thorin who nodded.
"Sigrid go to bed" he murmured as he gave Sigrid a kiss on her forehead.
"I'll walk you" Fili said as he raised a finger in the air as Sigrid nodded with a warm smile. Everyone present chuckled at his quick volunteering but saved the heir apparent the embarrassment of the comments.
Thorin gave the smiling dwarves a glare which send them to their chamber.
"Your nephews do love to go against the conventional" Bard muttered as Thorin sighed deeply.
"Kili is the one that gives me the most grey hairs"
Kili walked down a few hallways as he really hoped that Tauriel was in the room where they had rested before, if not he was going to have a difficult time figuring out where she was.
He came upon the familiar door and opened it as his ears welcomed the squeaky sound.
The room was now lit with candles that seemed new, but it still managed to keep the room dark so actual sleep could take place. He turned to the bed and sure enough,
Tauriel was on top of it. She was seated with her legs spread out in front of her and leaned against the wooden headboard.
Her eyes were opened and she was staring at the candles.
"Hey" Kili whispered as he closed the door.
"Hi" she muttered back without turning to him. Her hair seemed darker in the dim lighting, and her eyes were for a better word… distracted.
"Do you want to talk about it?" he asked as he began to untie his boots. She shook her head as she drew out a sharp gasp as she wanted to cry.
Kili took off his coat and immediately went to her side. He caressed her cheek as he hooked his hands under her knees. He sat at the bed, leaned up against the headboard and sat her at his lap, just how he knew she liked. He grabbed some fur blankets and wrapped it around her legs.
"Tell me why you don't want to sleep alone?"
"I don't need to sleep alone, I have you here with me. And you already know" she whispered as she buried her face in his neck.
"I am here, but I want you to tell me"
"Nightmares" she muttered in a gasp. He felt like an arrow had just been shot through his heart.
He grabbed the back of her head and pulled her in closer.
"What are they about?" he asked. She shook her head once again and buried her face deeper in his neck, like she always did when she did not want to answer.
"My mother always told Fili and I that the best way to make nightmares go away is by talking about them"
"They will not go away" she said as her voice quivered.
"Not in an instant they won't, but we can't give it a try" he proposed gently but even then she was still hiding her face. "Tauriel"
She finally lifted her face to meet his eyes. She sniffed to keep the tears back though she knew they were destined to fall.
"Hi there gorgeous" he whispered and she had to smile at his tone.
"Hi"
"Ready?"
She held her breath and nodded.
"I… I see him hold me up" she began as her voice quivered and she grabbed his hand. Kili's jaw hardened as he knew exactly of what she spoke… because that was exactly what his nightmares consisted of, even when he was awake that image did not leave him.
"He holds the blade, and he is laughing" she continued as he tightened his hold on her. "But Kili… I always see it strike me"
And at that the tears finally fell as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"I can almost feel the pain, I can hear your screams" she gasped as Kili felt tears gather at his eyes. His throat became dry and goosebumps attacked his skin.
"Its always there, at the back of my mind" she whispered. "It never leaves, and it becomes worse when I sleep"
"We have to beat it" he said as she swallowed. "Let that memory fade away, let new ones take its place. Though at the moment there are no happy memories. And I'm sorry for that"
She shook her head vigorously as she kissed his cheek.
"Being in your arms is a great memory" she whispered as he kissed her ear.
"Being in yours in enchanting" he muttered back as he kissed her temple.
"I hope tomorrow doesn't become into another nightmare" she sighed as she grabbed the fur blanket and pulled it further up her body so it could cover him to.
"Don't change the topic darling, what else?" he asked as he caressed her cheek.
She took a deep breath as she started to play with the hem of his tunic, another habit of hers that she did when she wanted to ignore him.
"Tauriel" he whispered.
"I… see you get killed"
He swallowed at the pain in her green eyes and at the way her hand fell down to her stomach.
"Its so real" she whispered as she wiped her eyes.
"Trust me, it will all go away"
She nodded reluctantly and debated whether or not he himself believed that.
"I'm so scared about tomorrow" she whispered as now both her hands caressed her stomach.
"I will protect the three of you" he said with a determined tone as he grabbed the sides of her face. "I am tired of seeing you in danger. I will kill anyone that tries to harm you"
"That's something I'm scared of, my love"
"Remember what I told you about fear?" he asked and she nodded, remembering his exact words.
"Then we will face it all then"
She smiled as she ran her fingertips across his strong jaw. "We will"
He smiled mischievously as he felt her exploring finger run down his neck to his collarbone. His skin was enchanting and she felt her finger take a life on its own. It did not
want to stop its descent.
"What?" she asked as he intently looked at her. He grinned and touched her nose and her cheekbones.
"Who knew freckles could be so pretty" he said as he seemingly traced each one. "They look tiny scattered stars"
She giggled then when he kissed her nose and she tangled her fingers in his thick hair.
"Freckles aren't a show of beauty among my kin" she confessed as he stopped kissing her cheeks to look at her.
"Are you kidding me?" he scoffed as he caressed her cheekbones. "You are gorgeous with them"
She felt the deep warmth spread throughout her as he said those words. She was still not used to endearments and to hear them in his voice was breathtaking.
"You are so sweet" she murmured as she ran her lips down his temple as his hands went to her midsection.
They stayed quiet for a few minutes as they both yearned for the silence and warmth the room had to offer. It seemed like piece was once encircling them but she made the great mistake of thinking about Thranduil and the council, and she was once again shivering.
"Lets get some rest sweetheart" he proposed as she climbed down from his lap and he went over to blow one of the candles off so only one was lit. He returned to her and she laid on top of his hand that was snaked around her as it settled at her stomach. She cuddled closer to him and sprayed her hand across his chest.
The bed was so warm and more so with having his body so close to hers. His body was indeed a furnace and how she loved to get burned in him.
"Good night" she whispered as she rested her head at the top of his shoulder.
"Good night freckles" he whispered back and a chuckle escaped her.
"Valar, you and your nicknames" she sighed as she ran her fingertips across his stubble.
He smiled against her hair as as he closed his eyes. Being next to her was what dreams were made of. The touch of her fingertips carried him into blissful sleep.
The next morning rolled in and everyone woke up to it. The big day had arrived.
Kili woke up suddenly as he squinted his eyes. He found Tauriel awake as well next to him and she was braiding her hair. She was gorgeous as always.
"Good morning" she whispered as she leaned over and kissed him on the lips. She was about to rise again but he grabbed the sides of her face and pulled her in closer.
He deepened the kiss slowly as he buried his hands in her hair. His tongue caressed hers and she felt herself wanting more.
"Wow, thanks for ruining the braids" she sighed as she straddled him. She grabbed his shoulders and lowered him down on the bed.
"Not sorry" he whispered with a grin as he grabbed her arms and turned them around.
She gasped as her back hit the bed.
"I'm faster" he muttered as she rolled her eyes.
"We settled that already" she countered as he kissed her again. "And you tell Dwalin to be careful with me and here you slammed me against the bed"
He chuckled as he looked at her intently.
"Sorry"
He dove for her lips again as she was forced to swallow her next words.
He made his way down her neck, down her collarbone until he went all the way down to her stomach. He ran her fingers across and smiled when she held her breath.
"Has it sunk in yet?" he asked as he looked up at her. She shook her head as he leaned his chin on her lower abdomen.
"Its incredible isn't?"
He sighed happily as he nodded.
"It took a while for the fact that I was expecting to sink in, and yet to learn there's two babies. Now that is going to take a little longer"
"The fact that I have you here in front of me has not even sunken in yet" he whispered as she swallowed with emotion. His eyes melted every time they looked upon her.
"That night, when I was going to your cell… I was so unsure" she began as he rested his chin on his hand. His attention was taken by her tone. "I didn't know if I would have the courage"
"You seemed fine, I was the nervous wreck"
She chuckled as she shook her head.
"Trust me, I had to take so many deep breaths before I walked in, and even then I was hesitant, unsure how you were going to react"
"I know you were aware of my feelings" he whispered as she nodded slowly.
"Trust me you were not subtle, my love"
He chuckled as he kissed her stomach.
"When?" he asked as he sat next to her thighs. His voice was serious as she furrowed her brow.
"When what?" she asked as she also rose up and sat down.
"When did you fall in love with me?" he asked as he looked at her intently.
She bit her lip as his gaze burned through her awaiting for her response.
"Firemoon" was all she said. Ahh, so the first night they had talked for what seemed like hours.
"A curse" Kili said as he remembered what he had said. Tauriel shook her head as she chuckled at the memory.
"After I left, I could not stop thinking about you, even before then" she whispered seriously as she looked at her hands. "I tried so many times to stop whatever I was feeling"
She closed her eyes as if she was embarrassed to say that. There were many moments where she wanted to stop her mind from being invaded by him. She cursed her heart for thinking such foolish possibilities but then his brown eyes and soft smile took over her dreams and then there was nothing she could do but fall.
"But then, here you are" he said taking her in his muscular arms.
"Here I am, by your side"
"And here they are too" he muttered as he caressed her stomach.
She leaned into him, a smile sparkled in her eyes.
"And I wouldn't go back for anything"
Their lips met once again in a passionate but slow meeting. Every time they kissed it felt like the first time they have done so, with the same amount of undiscovered passion.
"Kili! Tauriel" someone called at the door completely distracting the couple from their kiss. They separated as the day dawned on them.
She sighed as he climbed down from the bed and grabbed his coat.
The door was opened and she heard Fili's voice on the other side. The lighting came in through the door which made Tauriel squint her eyes. She heard hushed voices as Kili sighed angrily and leaned heavily on the side of the wooden door.
"What's wrong?" she asked, going to them. Fili gave her a smile as he turned to Kili for help.
"Nothing" Kili whispered as he caressed her cheek but she still gave him an unconvinced and questioning look.
Fili sighed as he turned to Tauriel. Kili was a terribly liar sometimes…
"Some of the Laketown people are scared that the elves are coming. They know of… your situation, and they fear that such… problem will cause a war"
Tauriel stiffened at the word 'problem' as she covered her stomach with her hand.
"Problem" she hissed.
"They are still trying to believe it and many of them are talking… not favorably" Fili said as he fisted his hand.
"We don't have time for them, if they don't want to defend her then they shall hide in here" Kili growled angrily as he too was ticked off about the word choice people used for his children. He walked to the little table next to the bed and retrieved his sword which was leaning against it.
Tauriel was dressed and ready to go as she too grabbed her weapons.
"I want to talk with them" Kili said.
"Thorin is there now, and the others. He hasn't told them everything about the plan, including the gems. They are waiting, though we gave you more time so you could rest. You did rest right?"
"Of course we did" Tauriel asked as she chuckled at Fili's blush.
"Oh this are for you" Fili quickly said as he handed Tauriel some elven clothes in a small basket from the ground. "Legolas sent them"
She gladly took the basket from his hand with a smile and crossed the room and went into the washroom.
"Sorry Kili no new clothes for you" Fili apologized as he pouted his lips. Kili rolled his eyes as he ran his fingers through his hair, hoping to tame the wild locks.
"We are all in need of some clothes" Kili grumbled as he strapped in his boots. "And food, after this is over then we can really start to talk about trade"
"Dain is willing to help" Fili said as he leaned on the doorway. "He will ship out anything we need from the Iron Hills"
"That's actually very nice of him" Kili whispered. He knew his uncle's cousin was not a 'bad' guy, but the way he looked upon Tauriel did not go well with Kili.
"Did you talk with her?"
Kili nodded as he sighed deeply. "I'll tell you later about it… but its about her nightmares"
Fili shook his head and looked at the closed door of the washroom.
"Ready Darling?" Kili called and Tauriel walked out a few seconds later and strapped her belt with her daggers at her sides.
She nodded and they made their way out the door. It was early, but they might as well start the day which left everyone with goosebumps and bad anticipation.
"Brother, promise you won't kill any of them" Fili sighed as Kili grabbed Tauriel's hand and they walked down the hall with a dangerous aura surrounding them both.
"No promises, where are they?" he asked as they climbed the familiar and grand staircase.
"In the same chamber as yesterday, to your right" Fili answered as he looked up and found them already on top of the stairs. Their long legs…. Fili thought in a roll of his eyes.
"Who used that word?" Tauriel asked as she looked back to look at Fili. He shrugged his shoulder as she gave him an unimpressed look.
"I don't want to be involved in a murder" was all he said with his hands in the air and Tauriel could not help but smile.
"Nahh we'll leave you out it brother" Kili shrugged as he kept on walking.
Fili shook his head as he looked to the floor. If he gave a name Kili and Tauriel were sure to annihilate the person.
The door to the chamber was opened and Tauriel and Kili were wide eyed at the amount of people that was currently inside. Sure they knew how many of them thankfully survived Smaug's attack and then the war, but then the night before they were too tired to grasp at the actual number.
"Is the entire population of Middle Earth here?" Kili asked as Tauriel smiled at his wit.
"Just half...Thorin wanted everyone in here" Fili answered as the half the room grew quiet as everyone saw who had come in.
Tauriel swallowed as all eyes landed on her stomach and she unconsciously placed her hand there. Many people looked upon the both of them with wonder and shock while many more conversed among them. The ones who were staring were the ones who did not believe such strange idea.
"Is it true? And elf and a dwarf?" one man asked as he looked down at their conjoined hands. Kili sighed as having all eyes on him was making him uncomfortable and more so the way they were all staring at Tauriel.
"Tauriel!" a small voice shrieked and Tauriel immediately looked to her right as Jesi flew through the mass and straight into her arms. Tauriel crouched down as Jesi wrapped her arms around her neck.
"Hey there!"
"Is it true that you are having two babies?" Jesi asked as Tauriel gave her a smile as another child's voice called her and that time it was Tilda.
The little girl ran as Jesi had done, with her doll in hand. Her loose curls bounced around her small face as she ran.
"Tauriel!" she called with a big smile on her face. The way Tilda said her name always managed to make her smile. She seemed utterly excited to see her.
"Hello to you too" she answered as Tilda hugged her as well.
The two little girls clung onto her as Tilda played with her hair.
"Two babies!" Tilda shrieked as Jesi laughed. Their innocence was making the room warmer and more so with their delighted giggles.
Tauriel held onto the girls as Kili came to them and they greeted him. They soon had him laughing as well with their silly questions.
"Are they going to be both girls?" Tilda asked as Jesi nodded her head enthusiastically.
"Or two little boys!" Tilda once again proposed as Tauriel laughed.
"Or one of each" Tauriel whispered back with added wonder in her voice.
"We have to wait and see, but between you and me, I think they are both boys" Kili whispered and the girls both stayed quiet as the grand mystery played out in their minds. Tauriel smiled as she saw the excited spark in Kili's eyes. He caught her eye and gave her a small wink.
The delighted laughs were stopped as they heard someone clear their throat.
"Jesi get back to your mother" a man with a beard ordered. He had a golden tooth that was easily distinguishable as it sparkled gloriously. His stance made it clear that he thought much of himself.
Jesi nodded as she gave Tauriel a kiss on the cheek. She smiled as she returned the kiss and the little girl giggled when Kili mussed her hair playfully.
"Go with Sigrid sweetheart" Tauriel whispered to Tilda who hung onto her tightly. It had been a while since she had seen her favorite elf and she wanted to stay with her a little longer.
"But I want to braid your hair" Tilda said in a high voice.
"Come on Tilda, back to your sister" the same man ordered as he shook his head with impatience.
Tauriel gave him a glare that instantly made him swallow. He held onto his pride well as he looked away.
"I will come to visit you later" Tauriel promised as Tilda blew out a sigh and nodded. She pouted her lips as she hugged Tauriel one more time. She hugged Kili as well and ran to the direction she came from.
"Lets go with Thorin" Fili suggested as they passed their visitors. Some gazed upon the couple as they passed them. It was is if they were strange creatures that no one had ever seen.
They made it to the far side of the chamber and Tauriel blew a sigh of relief as she saw many familiar faces.
There was a platform that raised from the ground and she could see many of the dwarves on it. Kili also noted that the jewels had been moved.
Legolas was off to the side as he leaned over some rolled out paper that was perched on the platform. Verya was no where to be found. Tauriel knew she wouldn't be present but she did hope.
"We don't feel as short here" Dwalin said with humor in his eyes as he stood on the platform proudly. Tauriel and Kili both chuckled as Thorin called everyone's attention.
Kili and Tauriel both climbed the small staircase leading to the top.
"Well they have arrived" Thorin said as Kili smiled. Maybe they had overslept? But it was early indeed.
"Honeymoon stage" one woman said as many chuckled. Tauriel blushed as she turned to Kili wide eyed. Legolas' jaw hardened as he looked to the floor. The dwarves chuckled but stopped abruptly as Thorin glared at them.
"They sleep in the same bed?" another man asked as he crossed his arms in question. He did not know much of dwarven traditions, but he did know that a couple could only sleep in the same bed if they were married.
"Well she's already pregnant" the same woman as before said. "They are allowed to have some fun"
Tauriel sighed as she looked to Thorin impatiently.
Their bluntness was making her really uncomfortable and she would really appreciate some sense of privacy.
"Can we get on with it?" Kili asked as the chuckles subsided.
"Enough" Thorin ordered respectfully as the woman and the man who had been teasing were finally quiet and cleared their throats.
"Thranduil will be here shortly" at that many started to chatter again.
Tauriel was brought a chair and she sat down. Kili stood next to her and would throw her dagger at anyone who dared to disrespect her, right after she threw the other one. Fili had of course warned them about the rude talk going around, but now it was for real as they were in the room.
"If Thranduil is coming, then he will come prepared for war, just like last time" someone cried as everyone started to agree with frightened nods.
"We will offer him something that is hard to deny" Bilbo said as his voice boomed throughout the room.
"You expect us to believe that he will accept something when he has been humiliated?" the man with the golden tooth asked as he made his way to the front. His voice was deep and demanding.
"Legolas" Thorin called as he gave him one nod and retrieved the chest. Legolas jumped onto the platform gracefully. He opened up the chest and everyone in the room grew quiet as they looked upon the sparkling gems.
Tauriel smiled as she caught the way both Tilda and Jesi were marveling at the sight of the white gems. To them they were just pretty little things, and she was sure it was the first time they saw such gems, as well as many of the Esgaroth population.
"My father wanted to go to war for these gems, and now he won't need to, he can take them in return for a pardon on Tauriel's punishment"
"And if he denies then they will flee?" another man asked. They all were aware of that part of the plan as many of them were shaking their heads. So that was the part of
the plan they were not comfortable with.
"If it gets to a confrontation then yes, and those who do not wish to fight, I grant you permission to hide in here" Thorin said as chatter once again took place.
"And Fili, my heir will also stay in here"
Fili nodded slowly. Kili could see that he was not content in that decision.
"You are willing to die for her?" another voice asked and it was Alfrid. Bard sighed as he rubbed his temple.
"Not now Alfrid"
"Yes of course" Thorin answered. "As it is obvious she carries sons of Durin"
Tauriel and Kili both smiled at Thorin's words. He had said them at last.
"And she is to be a princess of Erebor, of course we will protect her. She deserves our protection" Thorin's voice was quiet but nevertheless it did echo around them.
Tauriel bit her lip as emotion overtook her and she swallowed to keep any tears from falling. She gave Thorin a smile which he returned.
"What if we are defeated?" another man asked. One that looked much kinder. "We are lacking men"
"More will come" Dain answered with a mysterious glint in his eyes. Tauriel rose a brow as she looked at Dain. She was sure he still did not like her, but she knew that he loved fighting. And he never did miss out on the 'fun'.
"All of this for something that could have been prevented?" the man with the golden tooth scoffed. Tauriel and Kili both looked to each other. Maybe that was the man who had made the 'wise' comment that Fili had mention.
"You can stay behind" Thorin sighed as he turned around to go to Balin.
"Well that is it then? Any man that chooses to stay behind will be looked down upon" the man hissed.
"You were prepared to fight with Thranduil over gold" Gloin cried.
"So did he!" the man said as he pointed at Bard.
"And here I am trying to help" Bard answered back as he stood from his chair. "Because I want to stand beside Tauriel, because I know she is worth the risk"
The man grumbled as he shook his head.
"My family is now once again in danger because of that elf!"
Kili stiffened next to Tauriel and Dwalin stood next to him. He was ready for anything reckless Kili would sure do.
"I say that we shall leave now" the man proposed as he looked around and gathered the attention of many.
"Where will you go?" Bard asked as the dwarves looked to one another.
"Anywhere but here!"
"May I remind you that winter is already here!" Bard cried. "And there are many orcs and wargs still on the loose, the ones that promised to come back"
At that Kili and Tauriel both looked to Thorin in question.
"Later" he mouthed as Kili looked to him again for an explanation. So more was coming….
Kili sighed as he heard the back and forth conversation between more people and Bard.
"I know this is asking a lot" Kili began as he stood tall. "After the war that took place many of you want peace. But I assure you that there will be no violence as I'm sure that Thranduil will agree"
"Many of his council members are in favor" Tauriel said as she rose from her chair. "I am not asking you to risk your lives for me as I have committed some mistakes, but I do not regret them"
She brought her hand to her stomach and at that the room stood quiet.
"If you do not want to do it for me, do it for my children. They want to execute me while I'm expecting" she said as her voice quivered as Kili closed his eyes. "I will tell you now that I will do anything in my power to keep away from a battle. I know you all have families and I want to keep them safe as well"
No one batted an eyelash as they looked at Tauriel. Even the children in the room did not make a sound.
"They don't want the babies to be born?" a woman asked with a hand at her heart. How could they wish death upon innocent lives?
Tauriel shook her head. "They are not aware that I'm expecting twins, but yes, some of the council members do not wish for me to give birth. That is a big motivator for my death"
"Who are they to decide?" a man asked as he shook his head. "I will stand beside you"
The man declared that as many more did the same. The company stood quiet and wide eyed as many men raised their hands and even some women too.
Tauriel smiled as she turned to Kili who was looking very impressed. Thorin smiled with delight as he saw the amount of aid they will get.
"While we are all in thanks for your help, we hope it doesn't come to that" Thorin said as the cheer from many of them broke down.
"Thank you" Kili said with genuine gratitude.
It was a fact that many of the Laketown capable fighters did not agree to it all, especially the man with the golden tooth. But the majority did agree, and that was a sigh of relief.
"We will provide you all with weapons and tell you those who are staying in here where to hide" Thorin said as a horn was heard in the distance.
Everyone froze and Tauriel's heart stopped beating. Kili turned to her and caressed her cheek, and he noted that her skin was now cold.
"He's here" he hissed as Tauriel nodded.
"Alright, Nori and Ori take them to where I have told you" Thorin ordered as frightened chatter took place. "Fili, Gloin and Dwalin, take the men and women who want to accompany us to the weapon chamber"
The dwarves called upon ran down the small staircase as they guided people out.
Legolas grabbed the chest of the gems but before he could jump down Tauriel called him.
"Wait Legolas" she called as she ran to him swiftly. She opened the chest and took out two gems, that were perfect in size.
"Tilda!" she called as she jumped down.
The little girl was holding tight to her sister's dress as her brother stood next to them.
"Here take this" she whispered to Tilda who looked so frightened.
She was wide eyed for a second as she gave Tauriel a tight hug.
"Promise me that I will see you again" she said as tears were now rolling down her cheeks and she tightened her small hand around the gem.
Tauriel gave her a small smile and nodded even though her own tears threatened to fall.
"You will" she promised as she grabbed a lock of her soft hair and placed it behind her ear.
"Take care" she said as she rose and hugged Sigrid and then Bain. "If anything is to happen, follow Fili's instructions. He'll take care of you"
Sigrid nodded as she seemingly held back her tears.
"Don't say goodbye Tauriel, everything will be fine" she whispered as Tauriel swallowed.
"Just in case" she said in a teary smile.
She turned around as she was sure to explode with tears. But she couldn't as she had to look for another small girl.
She looked around for a while as people ran out of the room.
"Jesi" she called as she heard her name being called but she could not exactly guess where she was.
"Tauriel" she heard her name again and finally saw the little girl. Her mother gave Tauriel a slight glare as she approached her. Tauriel ignored her as she crouched down to Jesi's height.
"Take this" she whispered as she placed the gem in her small hand. Jesi gasped as she looked at the sparkly gem and then to Tauriel. Jesi smiled widely as she wrapped her arms around Tauriel's neck.
"Thank you, and please come back" she whispered. Tauriel caressed her cheek as she nodded repeatedly.
"Keep Tilda some company" Tauriel muttered as she stood up and looked at Jesi's mother.
"Take care" Jesi's mother whispered as she walked out the door.
Tauriel smiled at the place where she had been standing and quickly turned when Kili had called her.
He grabbed her hand as he kissed her cheek. The swarm of people had all left out the door and finally the room was not stuffy and overcrowded.
"We need to get you another bow" he said as Fili finally made their way to them.
They followed the path to the armory and Tauriel awaited the gasps as they saw the weapons and armors. It was indeed a marvelous sight. The walls were covered with all assortments of weapons. Dwarves were indeed talented blacksmiths.
"Amazing" Tauriel heard someone whisper under their breath.
"Get whatever weapon you are comfortable using" Fili ordered as many of them had started to pick out from the grand selection.
"Tauriel" Dwalin called from the small section of archery. Both Kili and Tauriel walked to him.
"We found this" Dwalin said and he waited for a few seconds for added drama. Tauriel smiled as he finally took out a bow from a small chest.
Both her and Kili gasped at the sight of it.
"It is larger than many, and close to the size of your previous bow"
"Its perfect" she whispered as Dwalin handed it over to her. It had intricate patterns and tiny jewels were encrusted on the limbs. It was sure an extravagant bow.
She chuckled at the jewels. "Of course there would be gems"
Kili laughed as he grabbed a bow of his own and two quivers full of arrows.
"Well you are going to be a Princess" Dwalin mused as he gave her a smile.
"Right" she whispered as she looked at the magnificent bow. "Thank you"
"You are welcome your elf highness" Dwalin teased as he walked away. Tauriel and Kili chuckled as she rolled her eyes.
"Your elf highness, ready?" Kili asked as she she smacked him on the arm playfully.
"Yes my prince" she said in a smile as she leaned into him.
His eyes grew serious as he caressed her cheek with the back of his hand.
"Tauriel" he began.
"I promise" she whispered back as she looked to the ground.
"Not that" he muttered. "Stay by my side and don't shoot anyone"
"I was about to tell you the same thing"
He smiled warmly as he kissed her soft lips. Many present were trying very hard to look away but many found themselves staring at the couple.
"I love you" she whispered under her breath as they parted.
"Love you too Freckles"
She chuckled as she wrapped her arms around his neck and a more serious expression took over her face. His hands caressed her stomach and she leaned into his warm touch.
"Lets get them" he whispered as everyone started to file out the door. Many of them wore armor, well only the ones that found something that fit. But they all held dwarvish made weapons and they held onto them proudly as if the beauty of the weapons demanded it.
They all made a fast walk to the open entrance where the rest of the dwarves were waiting. Ori and Nori also made it back.
"Ready?" Thorin asked as he turned to Kili and Tauriel.
Fili made his way to his brother's side and patted him on the shoulder.
"You two, don't be reckless" he ordered as he gave then a serious look.
The couple shrugged their shoulders as Tauriel pulled out her beautiful dagger and cleaned the sharp edge of it with her tunic.
Fili smiled as he looked to Kili who did the same with his magnificent sword.
"You two are going to get yourselves killed" Dwalin grumbled as he walked away.
"Nahh, they are just showing of their weapons. Trying to make us jealous" Fili said as Thorin came to them.
"Let me do most of the talking" Thorin whispered as Tauriel and Kili were ready to argue but Thorin gave them both a serious look which silenced them both. "Lets go" he announced as everyone started to walk out.
A horn blew again as it announced their arrival. The noise gave Tauriel so many goosebumps.
"I really hate that noise" Kili grumbled as he held Tauriel's hand tightly. Fili walked next to Kili, and Legolas was suddenly next to Tauriel.
"Thank you for the clothes" she whispered.
"You're welcome, and Tauriel no reckless moves" he warned as she nodded and gave him a small smile. He took a deep breath and smiled back. He shared a feverish look with Kili that held many unspoken words as they looked ahead.
The dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf marched behind them, and then the Laketown people followed behind. Some of them were nervous, as before they were to stand beside the elven king, not against him.
Thorin, Dwalin, Dain, and Bard walked in front of them all as Thorin carried the chest of the gems.
It was a cold and windy day indeed. But frankly the cold was least of their problems.
Notes-
Thanks for reading!
Sooo new nickname! Freckles! (a bit of a Lost reference there if you know what I mean.. do ya? :p)
That scene with the Laketown people was a bit difficult... idk whyyyy
Tauriel's nightmares :'{ and Kili trying to help her, when he also needs a bit of help... and then they talk about the fire moon and awww *-* Tauriel giving Jesi and Tilda a diamond... a bit of Sigrid ;)
And omg Thorin is awesome!
And of course Thranduil is up next and his council and a lotto of his guards... ohh and Thranduil's elk is coming back thanks to thatbloodyines... so going off canon there I think :) he is going to be resuscitated by fairies soo yesshh.
OOhh and finally! I was thinking of writing a PROLOGUE! A few scenes of their talks before Tauriel sneaks him out from his cell... it will lead into Tauriel and her decision to sneak him out to show him something ;) ... Would you guys like that? I'm not sure how I can actually incorporate that into the actual chapter count for this story? or if Im going to entirely post it separately... if that makes any sense...
xo