Just to give you my readers a preview of this chapter. Things in the mountain are busy. The preperations for the Royal Wedding are underway and we are weeks away now from the big day. Thorin and Philicia are edgy and nervous but with a large support system they will arrive to the day with love in their hearts and smiles on their faces. So here we go without further adu.
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Chapter 61
Preperations part 2
The week's flew by quickly for Thorin and Philicia each day bringing it's own set of trial's and triumpth's as the whole mountain seemed to want to help somehow. Everyone was busy in preperation for the big day. The round tables Philicia had ordered for the reception or wedding feast as they called it, were arriving tomorrow. She had ordered the tables twelve by twelve so to seat eight guest per table. She had ordered fifty-five tables and a few extra just in case of over flow as they had both known that most of the kingdom would come to congradulate them sooner or later. Not everyone in the kingdom was to receive an invite and rumor was thst some were not too pleased at not being invited. However with The Galllery of The King's being open spectators could stand on the upper bridges and balconies to catch a view of the ceremony.
Philicia had Dis's Seamstress sewing her gown, the ladies as talented as they were had been dazzled at the fabric the ueen in wait had selected.. And she was going for her final fitting tomorrow morning.
"I will make the veil myself." She had told them. Altho they had insisted that a queen in waiting does not sew her own clothing Philicia had argued the point that she would not only be making her own clothes if she chose to but cooking and cleaning her own house as well. The dwarrowdam's were rather shocked at her bold announcement but Philicia cared not for their noisy ladies were quiet after her short rant and said no more on the subject.
A raven had landed on Balin's shoulder just this morning bearing a message from Bilbo Baggins. He stated that the invitation had been received and he would be honored to stand with the dwarf he still considered as his king and friend. He also said that his orphaned nephew Frodo would be accompaning him to Erebor and they would depart immediatly..
"It does not seem that long ago Balin that we said a farewell to Master Baggins. I am so very pleased he will be here to see me wed the love of my life." Thorin and Balin both agreed a joyous thing indeed.
"Aye laddie never did I think such a day would come" Balil clasped Thorin's shoulder gently.
"I must go I have several matters to tend to this day not to mention a meeting with Gloin concerning the renovations to the new home." Balin watched Thorin walk away a smile splaying on his face.
Another week passed and during that time Thorin and Philica had managed to get into one heated argument after another. Both of their nerves were on edge that day.
"I don't care what the tradition is I want to have Corinthians 23 to be read at the ceremony. " Philicia shouted to Thorin as she followed him into his chamber. Thorin turned and glared at her. Taking a deep breath he asked.
"How does it read?" She went and fetched the Bible she always kept in her purse.
'It's known as the love chapter. Here I will recite some of it for you. Love is patient, love is kind. love does not boast love does not envy." As Thorin listend he began to understand why this was so important to her. "Love believeths all things, barest all things, hopest all thing's. Faith ,hope and love but the greatest of these is love."Philicia replaced the sacred book back into it's case and turned to look at Thorin. "Now you see why." She wispered bithing back tears hating every moment her and Thorin argued.
"Oh my heart I am so very sorry if I would have only known." Thorin opend his arm's and she ran into them. "I know thing's are hetic right now but it will all turn out alright, You will see, my heart." Thorin kissed her sweetly and they both left to meet with Gloin and Grettah.
The preperation's continued. Philicia had worked out who she was going to have as her bridesmaid's and Matron of Honor and Thorin had his line of groomsmen planned out. Tauriel and Sigrid were extatic to be in the wedding party and Tilly screamed till she cried. Lord Silus's grandaughter was asked to be a flower girl and the responce was more tears and hug's.
As they day's passed The mountain slowly began totake on new life. the Royal Wedding only week's away now was on everyone's lip's.
"Oh I wonder if her gown will be blue or gold like King Thror's bride was when they wed"? Those word's were on all the mouths of the ladies old enough to remember and the ones who had only heard through tales that had been passed down.
" I heard from one of the maid's who work the Royal hall's that the queens dress is pure white." The dwarrowdams all gasped as the talk continued. Philicia was quick to change the subject when asked about her gown.
"You all will just have to wait and see. However I will say it will be something you have never seen before."
The linen's for the tables were near completed and The Galllery of the King's had been on lockdown . No one entered except on official wedding business what was being prepared was in rushed stages to be completed in time. The alter area and cross along with the arch of stone had been placed that morning . Now all that was left was to set the chairs up and hang the swags of fabric over the pillars and connect them to the other side . They would hang in elegant swag's over the ceremony space.
Dwalin even had guard's placed at the door's to see that it was not disturbed. The candelabera's for the ceremony had been set up that afternoon and the unity candel had been placed also. Philicia and Thorin after leaving Gloin and Grettah had to meet with the musicians for the ceremony. Dis went along with them also as did Dwalin . As Matron of Honor and Best Dwarf as it was being referred to cited moral support.
"Alas, here we are." Thorin said leading Philicia into the massive music room where the extra instruments were stored.
"My King My Queen, The six best trumpeters Erebor had to offer bowed to Thorin and Philicia as well as Princess Dis.
"Let us get right to it shall we." Thorin opend up the conversation. "Philicia my love,play them the song." Philicia took out her I Pod and readied her finger on the play button.
"Don't ask where it is coming from please just listen." She pushed the play button and the opening sound of Trumpet Voluntary began to ring throuout the sound proof chamber. After the piece was done playing the trumpeters looked at eachother in wonder.
"Well can it be done?" Cause I want that to be what I walk up to." Philicia held her breath as she awaited their answer.
"We will see it is done, my Queen.'They also said a small choir would be a perfect addition for the music. Now a far as the music for the Feast or Reception was it was free for all party. There would be flutes, drums and various other instrument's to all come together in a truly festive celebration.
Another week passed and now they were only two week's away from the wedding date. Philicia's dress was done and concealed in a cabinet made especially for her bridal gown. She was just finishing off the veil when Tilly and Tauriel burst into her room.
"I think the neckline should be higher Tilly argued with Tauriel as the seamstresses tagged along behind them.
"Wait,wait just a moment. Both of you put the dresses on." Philicia turned to them to them. A few minutes later both Tauriel and Tilly were standing in front of Philicia and the head seamstress still arguing.
"I know how to solve this problem. Tauriel you wear your dress in the way the Elleth's would and Tilly you have your's the way a dwarrowdam would wear hers." In the end the dispute was setteled and the finishing of the gowns could proceed.
"I am going to take a nap I am exausted." Philicia mentioned to Dis as everyone finaly cleared out leaving the princess and the queen in waiting alone.
"I have to meet with Thorin and Balin after dinner to go over the final order of the ceremony. "After Dis both left Philicia took a long hot bath to help settle her nerves. Grettah made her a special tea to help her relax and within minutes she was sleeping peacefully.
Dinner that evening had been a festive affair with Dis and the rest of the Dwarrowdam's that had become her friend's gathered around her .
"Now you do know that seven day's before the wedding you and the king must not see eachother." The blond woman she had met in the Grand Entryway several month's ago told her.
"And during that seven day's the people of Erebor will present you with gifts and you are to give one to the king also." Dis continued.
"And he is to have one sent to you too." One of the ladies called out.
"So it's kind of like a Bridal Shower then." Philicia smiled and then let out a happy laugh. "Oh this is amazing! If any of the girl's at Ms. Abigails would have told me I would get to meet my Dwarf king for real and then be marrying him. I would of thought them insane."
Felling over whelmed Philicia broke into tears and asked for someone to go and find Thorin.
"I will send a courtier, he is in a meeting with Dwalin going over security for the ceremony." Dis offered. A half hour later Thorin came bursting through the door. He knelt in front of Philicia as Dis scurried the gaggle of women out of the room.
"I'm sorry, I just, I..." and the tears started flowing again.
The final week was upon them quicker than they both were ready for.
"I shall be dreaming of the day I will truly call you my own." Thorin cradled Philicia's head against him.
"How will we ever get through this, seperation?" She cried into his shoulder.
"It will pass quickly my heart. Besides there is much to do. I must make sure all is ready in our home. Our home my love, not a chamber but a real home. With two level's indeed. I can not wait to show it to you. It is being decorated as we speak, and yes all your wishes are being carried out. "
"I love you so much Thorin and I am going to miss you something aweful." They after several kisses and embraces said their final goodbye's. The next time they would meet would be at the altar.
As Thorin said the time did indeed pass quickly. Every day it seemed gift's were brought to Gloin and Grettah's door. So far she had received Flowers ,Silk's. tapestries,baked goods consisting of cookies , cakes and tarts in assorted flavours. As the days drew closer Philicia was so nervous and edgy she could hardly eat.
"Come now my dear you must eat something. If you do not the king will be most upset with me. You do not want to fall ill three days before your wedding ,do you?" Grettah reasoned.
"No." Philicia said quietly her fingers staring at her nearly nibbled off nails.
"Come now just a little bit then we will talk." So while Philicia ate she also addressed all her concerns to the Dwarven Woman that had indeed became a second mother to her. Grettah went over all that was expected of her as a wife and future mother. She shared advise from her own wedding night and informed her that Gloin had definatly spoken to Thorin concerning how she should be treated with the utmost patience and gentle care.
Now as Philicia snuggled under the duvets for the night she finally felt at peace.
And far down below the preperations were continuing In The Gallery of The King's. The crew had been working non stop for nearly a week now to get everything ready. The sounds of hammers and voiced echoed throughout the mountain at all hours.
For the past week invited guest's had been pouring into Dale and Erebor where ever there was room. Every avaliable inn in Dale had been booked and Dwarves, Men and Elves from as far as The Shire, Rivendell,Rohan and even Gondor. King Thengil from Rohan. Etheliaon The Seward in Gondor. Lord Elrond and Arwen From Rivendell even Lady Galaderial was invited. King Thranduil and Legolas from The Greenwood Forest. Ambassadors and Dwarves from the seven Dwarven kingdom's were also invited. Erebor was nearly bursting with people and The royal Wedding was the subject of conversation on everyones lip's. King Thorin Second, Oakenshield a son from the direct line of Durin for the first time in history was taking a human bride.
So now as the Braizers were lit the ale was brought forth and the great hall was filled. The Bachelor party was being held for the Dwarven King great sounds of laughter could be heard as the long married dwarves tried to fling every kind of advice at Thorin they could.
"And I told me dear wife on our weddin day to come out of the bathroom or I was goin to beat the door down. Poor woman was so scared she spent the whole night with her head hangin in the toilet." The dwarves beside Thorin roared with laughter .
Thorin listend and nodded his head respectfully but the talk he had had with Balin, Dis and Gloin was the one that had stuck with him. Now as the hour grew late Thorin bid everyone goodnight citing they had a long rehersal tomorrow.
"I shall see you all who need to be present and clear headed mind you,tomorrow at four pm, sharp." The king slurred a bit the ale finally getting to his head. As he stood, Thorin swayed a bit on his feet as he rose from his seat. Kili and Dwalin helped him as Fili was already passed out his head on the table. They got Thorin settled into his room and bid him goodnight and get some rest tomorrow was a big day.
The next day the whole kingdom was a buzz with activity. The royal trumpeters had been practicing all day and the constant noise was telling everyone that everything was nearly completed. Thorin and Philicia had been trying to sneak a glimpse of eachother all day but with Dwalin sticking to his king like glue and Dis following Philicia everywhere that plan was smoted before it even started. Thorin had written a loving message to Philicia and now as she readied herself for the rehersal she read the note to herself.
Philicia my heart .Word's can not express how much I miss you, miss your arm's around me your head on my shoulder the taste of your kiss, the sound of your voice. Now after many long month's tomorrow I can finally make you mine in all way's. Until then you are in my dream's. All my love
Thorin
Philicisa's mascara ran causing black splotches under her eye's as she read Thorins note again quickly reaching for her note book and pen she wrote something on a similar path to what he sent her. She called for a courtier and along with the note in a sealed box she enclosed one of her sexiest pair of lacy panties she had. The message would be delivered to the king within the hour the courtier had said as Philicia thanked him and closed the door so no one would see her cry.
Sticking to dwarven tradition the bride and groom were not to see eachother seven day's before the wedding. That had presented as a problem when Philicia insisted that a rehersal be held. So to solve the issue they had deceided to hold two rehersals. One with Thorin and the wedding party and then one with Philicia . She had tied all the ribbons from the many gifts she had received together into a bouquet that cascaded down her front nearly reaching the floor. She knew that the ladies had planned a bridal shower for her and the males were doing something similar for Thorin.
At Philicia's insistence they ran through the ceremony for the fifth time with the exception of reading the marriage contract everyone was confident that they knew their places. The rehersal for Thorin had been this morning and Philicia's was in the afternoon.. Balin had informed her that Thorin was so nervous he had to sit down after nearly going out cold during the speaking of the vow's. They had a stand in for Philicia and one for Thorin also.
Now as the sun began to set Bonfires and fireworks were set off over Erebor and Dale in celebration of the Royal Wedding.
"Do you think she will like my final surprise sister?" Thorin turned to Dis his voice nearly breaking with joy.
"I know for a fact she will be very happy, brother dear. I have asked her about how Royal Wedding's were done in her world and what you have had comissioned will be as she put's it, the icing on the cake." Dis pulled Thorin into an embrace as they made their way to the craftsmen's workshop. Thorin almost broke down when he first looked upon the finished product.
"Oh it is absolutely beautiful, and the Durin crest oh!" Dis gasped running her hands over the sleek finish. All around the mountain the celebrating continued no one noticed the person in the shadows opening a hidden door on the side of the mountain or the hooded figure that followed.
Next chapter, What you alll have been waiting for.
The Royal Wedding
Also what do you think Thorin had made for Philicia and who is sneaking into Eebor? P.M me your guesses and the answer will be revealed at the end of A Grand Reception.
