Oh my goodness! I am so so sorry for this being up late! My head has just been going crazy the past few weeks. First I've been getting writers block, then depression hitting, then being in too much pain to write anything when I did think of how to go with this. But, finally, we have the next chapter up and ready!

Just a note to apologies for my tenses, I know I have a problem with them. I try my best to rectify them, but nothing I do seems to help. Oh well. I just hope you can all understand what I'm saying :D

Another note to say that A Wolf Among Dwarves should be up next within the next few days, and To Love a Son of Durin should be up within the week. . .I hope. Apologies again for A Love Unexpected, having a little bit of difficulty with that, and in so it's unfortunately delaying True Love Conquers all, which I am sorry for.

Thank you all for being so patient and sticking with me through all of this, I really appreciate all of your love and support. I hope you continue to stay with me, love you all so much xx

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kionforever89 - It is isn't it!? Funny enough, this wasn't what I had planned at first, but the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to keep it in. So there we have it! Next chapter here for ya!

Lola Tudor - I am glad you loved the chapter! Haldir already knows that she's his sister, or suspects they are, you'll see the reunion in this chapter!

thewolf74 - Yes it is, big shocker. You'll find out in this chapter.

Dinosaur Imperial Soldier - So am I! It wasn't going to happen at first, but the more I thought about it, the more I had to put it in. And yes, of course she'll be fighitng the Uruk-Hai's. She's not one for sitting idly by while others do the dirty work.

NorthWest9 - Oh! I'm glad you're loving it so much! I also love that Faron is finally finding out about her birth family, it's about time she got some happiness in life, don't you think? And don't worry, her and Legolas will be getting a lot closer as the journey goes on ;-)

CrystalVixen93 - I'm glad you're loving it, here's the next chapter!

Applejax XD - Yup, Haldir is her brother! Along with Orophin and Rumil of course!

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Family

My mind was reeling with what I just heard. . .before I had no intentions on finding my birth family, but, they're here! All this time they were living just days South of Erebor. I even remember us passing the wood when we were driving out of the Lonely Mountain by Smaug. . .the many chances I could have had on seeing them was insane to me.

"I. . .I have a family. . .after all this time. . .I have a family. . ."

"Of course you have had a family. Whether it be your birth family here, or the dwarves that took you in, you have always had a family, no matter where you were or who you were with. You have always been loved, never forget that."

I smile and shake my head. "I will never forget it. Even though there have been many trials and tribulations in my past, I have never been without love and affection from my family."

Galadriel smiles. "Which I am sure your birth parents will be eternally grateful for."

I give another smile before it falters after thinking about what I saw in the mirror.

"In the mirror, I saw the deaths of my mother and her guard before I was taken, what happened after?"

Galadriel's face turns sad as she leads me to a stone bench and we sit together. "When your mother was attacked, one of the guards was ordered to ride back with haste to inform us on what had happened. Your father rode out with a few of his men and found the bodies of your mother and the guards, but they could not find you. After we held the funeral for your mother, your father spent many, many days searching for you. Not once did it occur to your father that the dwarves of Erebor had found you and taken you in. If he had known where you were, nothing would have stopped him from bringing you home.

"After many years of searching proved futile, your father was reluctant to believe that you would never be found. His grief became too much and he soon faded, leaving your three brothers in the care of myself and my husband. Over the years, your brothers had pushed aside their own grief and grew stronger in their training and became the ellons they are today. But not once did they forget the love of their parents, nor of the love they had for their lost sister."

By the time she finishes the story, I feel the tears falling down my face. Before I have never wanted to know whether I still had a family somewhere as I was happy with the family I did have. But now. . .not that I know I have. . .I had a mother and father that loved me until their last moments and I've got three brothers. . .three older brothers. . .

As I start to feel my heart soar, it suddenly plummets back to the ground as I think of Fili and Kili, my little brothers. How can I start to even think about building a relationship with the three elves? I'd be betraying their memory. . .I already had my brothers, and I've got Gimli also. . .I can't betray the love and kindness the dwarves gave me over two hundred years ago. . .

"I know what you are thinking." Galadriel suddenly speaks, pulling me from my thoughts as I look to her. "You would not be betraying anyone. I am sure your dwarven family would be happy to know that you have found your birth family."

"I'm sure you're right. I'm sure they would be happy. But, I just can't get the thoughts from my mind. I would really love to get to know my brothers, and to know my parents from them. But on the other hand. . ."

She gently takes my hand and holds it in hers. "I understand. Think it over. You will be resting here for a few days, you do not have to decide anything right now. Talk it over with Gimli, I am sure he will help you with any decision you have to make. And I am also here if you need someone to talk with."

I smile. "Le hannon, Hiril vuin."

She smiles as she nods her head to me. "In the meantime, I will keep Haldir, Rumil and Orophin away until you have come to a decision."

"Rumil and Orophin? Are they my other brothers?"

She nods. "They are. Orophin is the oldest of you four, and then Rumil, Haldir and lastly, you Calathiel." I look to her as she says this, remembering Haldir calling me that before. "Now, go and get some rest. You have had a very trying few days."

I smile and bow to her as I stand and make my way back to the tree, my mind full and whirring with so many thoughts, it is a wonder I am still on my feet. Arriving back to the others, I see everyone is asleep apart from Legolas, who is sitting on the ground, leaning against one of the roots. He stands as I come into view and walks over.

"Faron, are you alright? You look a little pale."

I give a small smile. "I am fine, Legolas. I just. . .have a lot I need to think about."

He nods, a slight frown on his handsome face. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

My smile widens at his thoughtfulness. "At the moment, no. This is something I need to work through myself. . .and possibly with Gimli. But, thank you for asking. I am going to get some sleep."

He bows his head slightly. "Sleep well, Faron."

"And you, Legolas."

I walk past him and go under the tree where I sit with my back against the bark at Gimli's feet. I sit and watch him sleep for a few moments, hoping that Galadriel is right and that he will support me in my decisions and be happy for me. I also think of Uncle Dwalin and what he would think about all of this once he finds out. I just sigh as I cross my arms over my chest, lay my head back and close my eyes, drifting off to sleep with my family in my thoughts.

"Faron. Wake up, Faron. It's time for breakfast." I hear Aragorn's voice pulling me from sleep.

Opening my eyes, I smile as I see him standing over me.

"Good morning." I say with a yawn as I stretch, feeling my joints creaking and popping into place.

He grins. "Good morning. I do not think sleeping while sitting up was such a good idea."

I chuckle as I accept his hand in standing and stretch, groaning at my popping joints. Aragorn's right, sleeping like that wasn't a good idea. I walk with him to the others and sit next to Gimli as we eat. Once we finish, I ask Gimli if we can talk, agreeing we find a small clearing away from the others where we can speak in privacy.

"Is everything alright?" Gimli asks as we sit on a bench.

"To be honest, Gimli. . .I don't know. I found something out last night that changes a lot of things."

"What is it?"

I take in a deep breath and tell him how I met with Galadriel and explained what I saw when I looked into the mirror. His eyes seem to go wider at every word I say to him.

"Y-You have a family here?" he asks once I've finished.

I nod. "Yes. I was born here and I have three older brothers."

He goes quiet for a moment as he looks away. "Wow. . .that's. . .that's really something. . .what are you going to do?"

I sigh. "I don't know. . .I really don't. . .I would like to get to see them and get to know them. But. . .I don't want it to feel as though I would be betraying or abandoning my parents, Dis, Fili and Kili, you and the others who have been there for me my whole life."

Gimli shakes his head as he takes one of my hands into both of his. "Now, Faron, we both know that isn't true. You would be betraying no one. Thorin and Rala would both be proud and happy to know that you finally know where you were born, and have found your birth family. As for the lads, well of course they would be pleased for you. Those two looked up to you, they always did and would always be happy for you no matter what happened. As for me, I'm also happy for you. You're my cousin, my namad, no matter what you may decide to do, you always will be my namad."

I smile as I embrace Gimli, tears coming to my eyes. Even though he may deny it later, Gimli has always had a soft heart and has been there for me countless times before. I do believe him. I believe that my family would be happy for me. As long as I was happy, that would be all that mattered to them.

"Thank you, Gimli. It makes me happy to hear you say that."

"Of course. You know that I love you." he kisses my cheek as he pulls away and smiles at me. "So, what are you going to do?"

I think it over for a moment before nodding with a smile. "I think. . .I will talk to them before we leave and start to build on a relationship between us."

He smiles. "Good choice. And no matter what, I'll always be here for you."

I just smile and nod as we spend the rest of the day together.

The next day, I find Galadriel and ask her if she could show me where my brothers are living. She smiles and happily shows me to their home in the trees. As I follow her, I can feel my nerves starting to get to me. I have not felt this nervous or anxious in a long time as many questions run through my mind. What will they think of me? Will they like me? Will they hate me? Would they push me aside because of my upbringing?

'Calm your mind, young one.' I hear Galadriel's thoughts in my mind. 'They won't push you away. It will ease their hearts to know that you have been well looked after. Do not worry yourself so.'

I take in a deep breath at her words as they calm me. One step at a time Faron, that's all it takes.

After some time, Galadriel leaves me on a ledge outside of a house. I stare at the door for a while, just gathering up the last bit of courage I have to walk up to the door and knock. Hearing footsteps coming closer, before the door opens and Haldir is standing there, a look of shock and surprise coming over his face as he sees me.

"Lady Faron. What a pleasant surprise to see you. What can I do for you?"

I just smile at my older brother. "I think we can do away with the pleasantries Haldir. Family don't need such titles after all, do we?"

His eyes seem to go wide more and I see his body stiffen slightly. "Family? Y-You remember?"

"Thanks to some help from Galadriel, yes."

He stares at me for a moment before he smiles and steps out, pulling me into an embrace. I pause for a moment before I wrap my own arms around him, resting my head on his shoulder. Even though Haldir was still a complete stranger to me, this felt right. To be held like this by my blood brother. . .it feels so right.

"Who is at the door, Haldir?" I someone ask in elvish from inside.

Looking to the door, I see one of the two elves from yesterday standing there just staring at us.

"Calathiel? Is it really you?"

"It is. But please, it is just Faron for now. This is all still new to me."

He bows his head, I can see the disappointment in his eyes but he still has a smile.

"Of course, my apologies. Please, come on in."

I smile as I walk inside with them both following me in. I look around to see us in a circle room, which looks to be a living area with a sofa and chairs, a bookshelf, a few doors which I assume lead off into bedrooms and a bathroom and also a balcony which looks out onto the trees.

Sitting in one of the chairs, is the last elf that was with Haldir. He looks to be the oldest of the three ellons, so I assume he's Orophin. As soon as he sees us walk in, he stands and comes to greet us.

"My Lady Faron, it's a pleasure to see you again."

I have to smile again. These elves with their titles.

"Please, as I told Haldir, family do not need such titles."

He smiles back at me. "You remember us?"

"I remember some things. Galadriel showed me the past and what happened. I am sorry the three of you had to suffer so."

Haldir walks over and puts an arm around my shoulders. "There is no need to apologise, Faron. You were not at fault, you were barely a year old at the time."

Orophin walks over and talks my hands. "Haldir is right. You were only an infant when naneth died, and missing when adar faded. We should be rejoicing that we are together once again."

I smile as tears appear in the corner of my eyes before I step forward and wraps my arms around him. I feel his arms fold around me tightly, bringing me as close to him as possible. Then I feel Haldir and Rumil join in the embrace. It is now, I start to feel the pain and scaring that has been in my heart for seventy seven years finally start to heal, a warmth I have not felt since the deaths of my father, brothers and Dis. After grieving for so long, I can finally see the light in the darkness.

Well, there we have it. Again, I am sorry for the lateness of this chapter. Hopefully it shouldn't happen again. Please leave your lovely reviews, I appreciate them all! Xx

Translations;

Ellon – male elves

Le hannon, Hiril Vuin – Thank you, My Lady

Namad – Sister

Naneth - Mother

Adar - Father