Chapter 52
I watched my father carefully. They stared at each other for a good while before my father finally sheathed his sword. He looked at me and my brother.
"My children have taught me more today then anyone has in my whole life. They speak with wisdom far beyond their years….and I have never been more proud. I knew not that you did not aid us because you feared for your people. For imprisoning my daughter and my kin I shall never forgive you." I sighed. "But for fighting alongside us in the Battle of the Five armies, and because my daughter loves your son…I shall forgive everything else and let this hatred of the past go." He said.
I smiled and so did Eruantien. Legolas walked forward and looked at his father.
"~I know you may not approve of Silanna…..but father I love her. More then anyone. I love you as well, but she….~" he looked at me.
I smiled and he held out his hand to me. My brother took my hand and walked me to him. He placed my hand in his and we smiled.
"~She is what I have been searching for. She is the one I cannot live without. I have asked her to marry me and she has said yes. I gave her the ring you gave to my mother.~"
My eyes widened and I looked at my ring and then back up at Thranduil. He looked at me with an expression I could not read. I knew it was not one of hatred.
"Lord Thorin has agreed to set aside the past and try to being a new. I know that my father, the King of Mirkwood is a good and just king. And that he will know what is right.~"
Thranduil's gaze did not leave me as he spoke.
"It is not that I do not approve of her…She reminds me of your mother, my son. The same spirit and good heart. I did not want you to go through the pain I did when we lost her." Now he looked at my father. "The children of Thorin Oakenshield have taught me a lesson as well. I too am willing to forgive and forget, for the happiness of my son, and the peace between out realms." He said.
I smiled and so did Legolas.
"Hannon le Ada." he said.
Thranduil smiled at him and me as well. I bowed and then I hugged my father.
"Thank you father. I love you."
He wrapped his arms around me and chuckled. I now looked at my brother.
"Eruantien…..you were more a king today then ever."
I hugged him.
3 weeks later, I woke up the day I was to be married. I smiled and jumped out of bed. I ran through the halls and towards the archery grounds where I knew I would find Kili and Tauriel.
"Tauriel!"
She turned and smiled at me. Kili took her hand. The two of them had fallen in love and I knew Kili planned to ask her to marry him.
"Tauriel I know it is rather late, but would you be my Maid of Honor?"
She smiled and hugged me. I took it as a yes. I knew that Legolas had chosen Gimli as best man. Kili smiled at me.
"I never thought I would see the day you married. You always were the one I believed would be free and not need a husband. Time has flown by and you have changed."
I smiled and winked as I ran off to get ready.
Arwen, Aragorn, Eowyn, Faramir, Gandalf, Eomer, Grima, Galadriel, Celeborn, Elrond, the hobbits and Bilbo had all come for the wedding. Arwen, Eowyn and My mother were helping me get ready. The dress was a beautiful golden color with silver here and there. Arwen gave a me a simple but beautiful silver headdress to wear. Eowyn did my hair and my mother gave me something.
"This was your grandmothers. Your grandfather gave it to her. It is yours now."
There was a locket in my hand. I smiled and hugged her.
"I love you mother."
Tauriel walked in. She was wearing a beautiful light green dress that cascaded down her body like a waterfall. He long dark red hair was let down with a simple braid to one side.
"I cannot wait to see the look on Kili's face when he lays eyes on you wearing that dress!" I said.
She smiled and laughed lightly. My father now walked into the room. Everyone else left.
"Walk with me." he said.
I nodded and my father and I walked through Erebor.
"The day has come where I give you away."
I remained silent, unsure of what I should say.
"The man you marry is the heir to another throne."
So that is what this is all about.
"I think we should talk father."
"The choice is yours Silanna. Should you wish to pass the throne to Eruantien, I shall not be upset. Should Legolas choose to decline his right to the throne of Mirkwood, I know he will make a great king." father said.
I smiled. We now stood in the throne room. I walked up and placed my hand on the throne. I smiled knowing that Erebor was the dwelling of dwarves, and should always have a dwarf king. I looked at father.
"A dwarf shall always be king of Erebor. Eruantien shall make a fine king, and I know he shall make you proud."
Father smiled and walked to me.
"You have both made me proud. A father could never ask for more perfect children."
I smiled and nodded. The Arkenstone shined brightly and I smiled.
"This will always be your home, no matter where you go Silanna." he said.
I could hear the sadness in his voice. I took his hand and smiled.
"Erebor shall always be my home father. I may live elsewhere but Erebor shall always be my home."
He nodded and hugged me.
"Come! Your future husband awaits you."
I smiled and took one last look at the Arkenstone, the throne…..my home. I smiled again and then my father took my hand and we left.
