Chapter 53

My father walked me down towards Legolas. I smiled and I saw Thranduil smiling at me as well. My father kissed my cheek and then looked at Legolas.

"I am trusting you to protect the jewel of Erebor. My beloved daughter."

I smiled and so did Legolas. We both turned and looked at each other.

"Prince Legolas Greenleaf of Mirkwood, do you promise to love this woman through every trial and time peace for the rest of your life?" Gandalf said.

Legolas smiled at me.

"I do."

"And do you Princess Silanna Oakenshield of Erebor promise to love this man, and be loyal to him and stand by his side for the rest of your life?"

Tears of joy were in my eyes.

"I do."

Gandalf had a smile on his face.

"Then I, Gandalf the White, pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Legolas smiled and pulled me closer. I smiled and he pressed his lips to mine. Everyone cheered and clapped and whistled. I smiled and when we separated I hugged him. My mother came and hugged me, then my father and brother and so on.

Later that night my father and I danced, and then Thranduil came to dance. I was surprised by this, but I agreed.

"It brings me great joy to see my son so very happy." he said.

I smiled and looked at Legolas. He was dancing with Tauriel.

"I am sure your beloved wife smiles now."

I looked back at him. I smiled softly.

"For I am certain she can see us all. I would have loved to have known her."

Thranduil stopped and I feared I had said something I should not have. He smiled and kissed my hand.

"Hannon le."

I smiled and bowed. Gimli came walking towards me. I believe he had already helped himself to the ale.

"Oi! Now I dance with the lovely bride!" he slurred.

Yes, yes he is drunk.

I smiled and did my best to dance with him. Finally Legolas claimed me again and we danced around happily.

"~Eruantien told me that you passed the throne to him. Why is this love?~"

I smiled and rested my head on his shoulder.

"~Erebor is the kingdom of my people, the dwarves. Always it shall have a dwarf as their leader.~" I said.

He chuckled and kissed my hair.

"Legolas?"

"Hm?"

"Do you want a family?" I asked softly.

I knew he was smiling.

"I never gave much thought to it."

I smiled and then looked at him.

"Whatever you decide. I love you my elf." I said.

He laughed and kissed me.

"And I love you my half-dwarf."

I smiled and kissed him again. In the end, everything was peaceful. I had Legolas, and my friends and family, I could never ask for more.

The End