Chapter 42

Precious Gift

Jupiter's POV

Before I came to Middle-Earth, I never even thought about having kids. I still wasn't sure how I felt about it all, but I was happy. My brothers and sister decided to stay with us for the time being. I spent most of my time outside or in the library. I constantly wondered if my baby would have magic like I did. I couldn't help but hope it didn't.

In my dream that night, I knew it was a dream. I wasn't pregnant, or at least I didn't look like I was. I was in my house but no one was there.

"Tindomiel? Manwendil?"

I walked into the library and looked around.

"Atanalcar? Vardamir? Legolas?"

I searched the whole house but no one was there.

"Snowball?"

Not even my cat was there.

"Jupe." came a deep voice.

My eyes went wide and I turned around. I smiled.

"Thorin!"

He smiled and nodded. I ran to him.

"This is a dream, isn't it?"

"Yes it is. I wanted a chance to speak with you."

"Don't I get a hug?" I teased.

He chuckled and I hugged him anyway. When I pulled away we walked in the garden.

"I know that every time you go to Erebor, you visit my tomb. I can hear you when you speak to me. And knowing you plan to name your child after me….I am honored."

I smiled at him and we stopped in front of the roses.

"Fili has become a great king." he said.

"Yeah he really has. All he needs to do is get married, have a few kids and he can call it a day." I joked.

He chuckled and shook his head.

"I am very proud of both of them. And you have come so far. I know you faced the people who raised you and broke their control over you. You have finally found the happiness you deserve."

I smiled a bit.

"Yeah I guess I have."

"But I know you are afraid of yourself."

I sighed and shook my head.

"No I'm not."

"Then why have you sworn off your powers?"

I opened my mouth but then immediately closed it.

"Ahh. Now why don't you tell me why?"

I sighed and sat down.

"Well I'm pretty sure you know about what happened in Lorien a few years ago." he nodded. "I destroyed almost everything. I lost control. I have a terrible temper as it is…what if I lose control and hurt my family? What if I-"

"Don't you dare finished that sentence."

I shut my mouth and he gave me a very stern look.

"You could never harm your son. I worry about what would happen if someone else tried to harm him. If there is one thing I know about children, their mothers will protect them by any means necessary. You should have seen the boys when they were children. Dis was a force to be reckoned with, even I was afraid of her. But any time that the boys were bullied or mistreated, she was there. I am certain all of the Blue Mountains heard her. I know that you will be very much the same."

I smiled at Thorin.

"Thank you Thorin. Thank you so much. I know my son will proud to have your name. And when he's old enough I'll tell him all about you. How you took back your home, and how you gave your life to save your people and by extension, the people of Dale and Mirkwood. And you saved his father. When that bridge broke you stopped Bolg from killing him. If it weren't for you, he never would have existed. So you saved his life too."

He smiled and put his hand on my shoulder.

"And I will always be with you and your son. Never be afraid of yourself Jupiter Bellrose."

I slowly nodded and then hugged him. I opened my eyes and I was back in bed. Legolas was still fast asleep. I smiled and stroked his hair before getting up. It was harder for me to get out of bed now, and it really annoyed me. And the kicking didn't help either. It was a serious pain in the ass, but I was still happy about it all. Snowball had dragged in another dead mouse. He looked very proud of himself. I smirked and shook my head. He walked off with it and looked for something to eat. I stopped when I heard a scream.

"Tindomiel?!"

I went to find her and I saw Manwendil laughing. Snowball ran out of the room…without the mouse. I covered my mouth to keep from laughing. She scowled at us and I started laughing.

"It's just a mouse sis." I said.

"He put it right on my chest." she said.

"That's funny! I don't care who you are that's funny stuff."

"What's going on in here?"

I smiled at Legolas. He walked to me and kissed me gently.

"Snowball gave Tindomiel a little present."

He started laughing and after a while, so did Tindomiel.

Nearly two months later, there was a knock on the door. Tauriel, Kili and Fili were there.

"We have come bearing gifts." Kili said.

I had them come in and then Haldir, Gloradir and Estelwen came!

"Ah you look radiant my friend!" Gloradir said.

He hugged me and kissed my cheek.

"Where is the baby's room?" Kili asked.

Legolas took them down the hall with a large box and I followed. They put it at the foot of the bed and opened it. I smiled when I saw the cradle.

"That is the most badass cradle and our baby is going to love it!" I said.

He smiled proudly and I hugged him.

"Thank you." I said.

"A prince or princess should have a fine cradle."

I stepped back and Legolas put his arms around me.

"A prince. Prince Thorin Elros Greenleaf." I said.

He smiled.

"A perfect name." he said.

Legolas kissed my temple and I closed my eyes. Sometimes I still couldn't believe how much my life had changed. Sometimes I was afraid it was all a dream. Then I would reach out at night and find Legolas beside me. And I knew it wasn't a dream. I woke up early one morning and looked around. Legolas was still fast asleep and I smiled. Snowball was scratching the bed post and I got up.

"Snowball no!"

I set one foot out of bed and the was when I went into labor.

"Son of a bitch!"

Legolas jumped out of bed and ran to me.

"Jupiter!"

He started calling for my sister and she ran inside.

Legolas' POV

Tindomiel kicked me out and Snowball as well. I stayed outside with the others and started pacing.

"She'll be alright." Kili said.

No sooner had the words left his mouth I heard Jupiter scream. I ran to the door and Vardamir held me back.

"She'll be alright."

He sat me down and Snowball jumped on my lap. It was nearly five hours until I heard a baby cry. I jumped up causing Snowball to fall. Tauriel stuck her head out.

"Almost done." She said.

I nodded and she went back in. Manwendil put his hand on my shoulder.

"You're a father. How does it feel muindor?"

I smiled.

"Incredible, scary and nervous."

He smiled and then the door opened. Tauriel and Tindomiel smiled.

"Go on in. Your son is waiting for you." Tindomiel said.

I smiled and walked in. Jupiter was lying in bed with a blanket bundle. She smiled at me and I walked over.

"Thorin is here." She said.

She showed me my son and I smiled. He was so beautiful. She handed him to me and I held him gently. He was so small and fragile.

"He's so beautiful." I said softly.

I smiled at Jupiter and she smiled back at me. I went to the door and opened them. I looked at my friends and family.

"My son." I said.

They all smiled and cheered and looked at the baby.

"Thorin." I whispered.

My son.

Jupiter's POV

I had a healthy baby boy. I hoped Thorin could see him, and both my parents. Legolas gave him back to me and then sat on the edge of the bed.

"Look what we did mon amour." I said.

"I see him. He's perfect."

Thorin opened his eyes and I smiled.

"He has his mother's eyes." Legolas said.

He had the same silver eyes I did. I finally had everything I ever dreamed of. A family that loved me, a wonderful husband and now a beautiful child. I couldn't have been happier.

"My precious baby boy. And your daddy and I will tell you every day that we love you. And you will always have an angel watching over you. Your guardian angel, Thoin Oakenshield." I said.

Legolas smiled and put his arm around my shoulders.

"You'll always be safe." Legolas said.

He put his hand under Thorin's head and Thorin reached for his father's finger. We both smiled and Legolas kissed the top of my head.