Chapter 22

A Trip Home

Tawathion was excited to go to Erebor. He was now 9 months old and he was walking. Silivrenniel had given me a little baby pouch that she once used for Eruraina. I put him in it so he was safe and then I mounted Daeroch. Haldir mounted his horse and we said goodbye to the family.

"Be careful on your journey." Verya said.

I smiled and nodded. We rode away and Tawathion laughed and said,

"Faster!"

I gently nudged Dearoch and he went a little faster.

Haldir's POV

I smiled at my wife and son. Even though Merida was still very young, she seemed older and she was wiser than most. At times even wiser than elves that had lived for a thousand years. We planned on first visiting the Woodland Realm to see Merida's grandfather and grandmother, and of course Kili who had moved there to be with his elven bride. Merida would sing Tawathion to sleep every night. Then she would give me all her attention. She lay there in my arms, kissing me every so often and humming that lullaby to me.

"Where did you learn that song?" I asked.

"I do not know. Someone sang it to me in a dream once. A woman with long red hair and green eyes. She was beautiful." she said.

I smiled.

"I think it may have been your grandmother."

She sat up and looked at me curiously.

"Did….did you know her?" she asked.

I shook my head.

"I know Tauriel. And I know she had a twin sister. So it makes me think that it may have been her."

She smiled and nodded. I looked at our son. He slept so peacefully and I smiled at him.

"I hope one day we have another child." I said.

Merida took my hand and moved back into my arms.

"We will. I promise." she whispered.

I smiled again and she soon fell asleep.

Merida's POV

We made it to the Woodland realm without any problems. The guards greeted us and then showed us inside. The first person we met was my grandmother.

"Grandmother!"

She hugged me and kissed my cheeks. Haldir came in carrying Tawathion and my grandmother looked at him.

"My lady Vanya."

Haldir bowed his head and Tawarthion smiled.

"Grandmother, this is mine and Haldir's son. Tawathion."

Haldir handed him to her and she smiled brightly.

"He is a beautiful child. I can see he will grow to be a strong young elf. Just like his father."

I smiled and took Haldir's hand. As we walked further, my Aunt Tauriel came to us.

"Merida! Haldir!"

I hugged her and then introduced her to Tawathion. He smiled and played with her necklace as she held him.

"He will be strong. And the name Tawathion…..it is a fine name."

I smiled. Tawathion was the male version of my grandmother's name, Tawariell. We went to my grandfather and I hugged him tightly.

"Merida. You grow more beautiful each time I see you." he said.

I smiled.

"Annada, it is good to see you again. And I want to introduce you to the newest member of our family."

Haldir brought Tawathion forward and my grandfather smiled. I held Tawathion out to him and Tawathion reached up towards his crown. He chuckled.

"Do you like my crown? It will not fit you just yet. When you are older perhaps. But until then you must simply be a child. Enjoy the years of your life before you become a man."

Haldir put his arm around me and I heard thundering footsteps. I smiled as Kili came into view. He smiled when he saw Tawathion.

"Is this my new cousin?"

I smiled and nodded. Annada put him down and Kili smiled.

"Hello there. I am your big cousin Kili."

Tawathion smiled and walked over to him. I laughed when he hit him in the chest.

"Just like his mother. She did that to me too." Kili said.

Haldir kissed my temple and then whispered,

"How about we spend some time alone? Tawathion is in good hands."

I liked the sound of his idea. We excused ourselves and went for a walk by the river. When we were a good distance away Haldir grabbed me and pinned me to a tree. I smiled and he smirked.

"I could not pass up a chance to make love to you."

My smile grew and he crashed his lips to mine. His tongue entered my mouth and he moaned. I was lost in the feel and taste of him. I worked at the clasps of his tunic and when I managed to get it off I kissed every inch of his smooth chest.

"Ah….Merida…."

I flicked my tongue over his nipple and then moved down lower. I wanted him to be rough with me, but I had to really make him snap for that to happen. I let my tongue play around his navel, dipping a few times.

"M-Merida! What are you….OH!"

I kissed him through his pants and his hands slammed against the trunk of the tree. His eyes were shut tightly and I smiled again.

"Try not to hurt yourself my love."

I pulled his trousers down and started to stroke him. My touch was light and teasing. He threw his head back and moaned my name loudly. I loved the power I held over Haldir. My husband was strong and deadly, but when it came to sex, I held the power most of the time, especially when I was pregnant. I was curious for a minute but then focused on what I was doing. I sucked and licked along the underside of his shaft.

"Merida….I cannot….hold on…"

He cried out my name and came into my mouth. I swallowed all of it and then pulled away. He was breathing hard and he fell to his knees before me.

"You have not done that to me since you were pregnant with Tawathion." He said.

I smiled and stroked his cheek.

"I was feeling generous." I said.

He smiled and kissed my lips. I reached down and stroked him again, I felt him harden beneath my fingers.

Haldir's POV

It had been so long since we were able to be together. I would let her be in control for now, but not for long. I knew what she was trying to do and I was going to keep myself in control for as long as I could. But she knew my body too well, I knew no matter how hard I tried she would eventually get me. I grabbed her and looked her in the eyes.

"I know what you are trying to do."

She smiled and I untied the front of her tunic. She kept her eyes on me the whole time. Slowly I revealed her perfect breasts. I picked her up and then laid her on the ground gently. Her burning red hair was spread out around her, her beautiful blue eyes were shining. I loved her so much.

"Haldir, you are staring at me."

I smiled and ran my finger up to the tip of her ear. She closed her eyes and shivered.

"How can I not? You are so beautiful." I whispered.

I froze when I felt her gently pinch my ear. I saw a sly smile on her face. I had not even felt her move.

"You should not toy with the Marchwarden." I growled.

Her smile grew.

"I am the Marchwarden's wife."

"Indeed. I think the Marchwarden's wife needs a lesson in archery."

Merida's POV

I smiled because I was nearing my goal. I leaned forward and licked up his ear.

"Merida." he warned.

I would not heed his warning. I never did. I kissed down his neck and to his shoulder. I felt his fingers between my legs and smiled.

"I cannot wait this time."

"I told you that you need a lesson. Now hush and enjoy."

I chuckled and he nipped my collar bone. He kissed down my body and then slammed inside me. We both groaned and he rested his forehead against mine. He kissed me as he started to thrust. He went so slowly and I knew he was doing it on purpose.

"Haldir!" I growled.

I knew what he'd said about a lesson was all talk. I knew he was about to come undone. I closed my eyes and slowly reached up. He must've guessed my plan because he pinned my hands above me.

"I don't think so." He growled.

I started to tighten around him and when I was on the edge he stopped. My eyes flew open and there was a wicked smile on his face. He slid himself from me and then turned me over. When he entered me again I cried out in pleasure.

"Oh, Merida! Oh!"

I screamed his name as I came around his pulsing cock. He pumped his hot seed into me, breathing heavily. Soon we laid down and he immediately pulled me into his arms.

"You're always amazing." I breathed.

"Hmm."

He kissed my temple and I smiled.

"How long do you think we have until he comes looking for us?"

"Since he's with Kili, maybe another hour."

"I like the sound of that. I think an hour of uninterrupted rest sounds like a dream."

I laughed and turned to face him. He stroked my cheek before kissing me softly. We decided to get dressed before taking a short nap, just in case our son did find us. Haldir stroked my back as I fell asleep.