Chapter 37
Reunion
Ella's POV. I woke up to a small voice.
"Ella. Can I sleep with you. I had a nightmare." Tilda said. I looked up to find Tilda standing by my cot. I smiled and held out my arms for her. Tilda quickly crawled under the covers and into my arms. She snuggled close to me. I hum a lullaby my mother use to sing to my sister and I. Tilda fell asleep in my arms. I kissed her forehead and joined her in sleep even though I was struggling a bit.
Nori's POV. We arrived in the men's camp. I looked around.
"Nori. She's this way. She's sleeping in the tent with my children." Bard said, coming up to me.
"Thank you for taking her in." I said.
"Go to her." Dori said with a knowing smile. I was led to the tent and I entered. I froze at the sight. Ella was sleeping with Tilda cuddled up to her in Ella's arms. I smiled picturing her with one of our kids cuddled up to her. I knew she would be waking up soon with it almost dawn. I leave the tent.
"She's still sleeping." I said.
Ella's POV. I woke up to the sun on my face. I sighed and got out of bed without waking Tilda. I heard a familiar voice outside. I hurried outside and see Bard talking with...
"Nori!" I cry out in delight and ran to him. He turned just in time before I tackled him into a hug. He wrapped his arms around me and buried his face in my hair. I saw bard smile at us over Nori's shoulder before I buried my face in his neck.
"Your here. I thought Thorin said that we couldn't see each other." I said.
"I don't like this banishment and rather be with you then be in Erebor if you can't be with me. My brothers decided to join us." Nori said. I pressed my lips to his and we share a passionate kiss.
"Come. Breakfast is ready." Dori said, coming over with a smile. Nori kept me at his side as we joined his brothers, my nephews, and Bard and his family at the campfire.
"Grandmother sent us. She knew there was a battle coming and knew you would need help." Elladen said.
"Ella. Where is Winter?" Ori asked.
"I sent her to get Beorn. He is a strong allie and we will need his help." I said.
"good idea." Elrohir said.
"Least you're not a prisoner of Thranduil's anymore, Ella." Tilda said. I felt Nori's had that was resting on my leg tighten.
"What does she mean, Ella?" Dori asked.
"Thranduil doesn't believe that mom blessed Nori's and my marriage and took me prisoner before I reached the camp." I said. Nori suddenly stood up and left.
"Ella. You better stop him." Bard said. I got up and ran after him.
"Nori. Nori. Stop!" I cry out, grabbing his arm and stopping him.
"I'm going to kill him for taking you." Nori said.
"Please don't. I need you more than I need you in chains or in a Mirkwood prison." I begged. Nori sighed but pulled me tight against him.
"I won't then, but if he lays another hand on you, don't expect me to hold back." Nori said.
"You are overprotective of me." I said.
"Only for you." Nori said, tilting my head up and presses his lips against mine. I kiss him back.
"Before I left. Thorin got word from Dain and he is coming with his army." Nori said.
"Does Bard know?" I ask.
"Yes." Nori said. We head back to the others. Nori and Dori spent the day training with Ori. I spent it with Sigrid and Tilda.
That night. I put Tilda to bed. I stood up to go when her hand grabbed mine.
"The men talk of war. Are you going to be joining, Ella?" Tilda asked. I sat on te bed. The girl might be young but she was a smart One.
"If it comes to it, yes. Don't worry your head." I said. I hum the lullaby and she was asleep. I stood up and found Nori smiling at me. I came up to him and he pulled me close to him.
"Bard has a tent for us." Nori said. We enter our tent. I sat on our cot, running fingers through my hair. Nori sat next to me and massaged my shoulders. I close my eyes and lean against him. "Get some sleep love. We will need it." Nori said.
"I know. I love you and I don't regret meeting you." I said.
"I love you too, woman And same here." Nori said. We laid down and he pulled me tight against his side. I lays my head on his chest and let his breathing lull me to sleep.
AN: I hope I didn't disappoint with this chapter. I will update soon.