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A shorter, humorous chapter...Dis having "the talk" with Tauriel, lol...

Chp 73

Things were a little quiet at first, as the pair of females walked to the Gardens, one tall and lithe, the other stout, but tall, at least for a female dwarf. Dis finally began, "So, my new daughter, which is what we call females who are bethrothed to our sons, and you may also called me mother." She smiled politely at the tall elf next to her. She continued, "have you, erm...prepared for the matrimonial night?" Tauriel, who never thought she would be discussing such things, paused from their walking and blushed slightly. "No...mother," the word came out slowly and she felt somewhat strange saying it, but it was enjoyable to think she might have a female to share things with. She smiled through her reply, "In all my years, those kinds of thoughts rarely crossed my mind." To this Dis puzzled, "Surely you have had...desires?" She asked gingerly, "Was there never an opportunity to act on them in your many a long years?"

Tauriel thoughtfully continued, "Well, there really was no one I ever fancied. I was mostly interested in learning my chosen craft, which was fighting and weaponry, and the world outside of our borders. There were few males...elves, of course...that seemed to show an interest in me." She continued but Dis didn't notice the twinkle in her eyes as she continued. "Well...I guess there was one, who..." She stopped and wasn't sure she should elaborate, but felt she could trust her newfound parent figure..."I had always guessed at the King's son's feelings for me. We were complete companions as I grew up, him teaching me fighting skills and us sharing adventures as Woodland elves do. Of course, he was many years older than me, but I always felt he cared deeply for me, if not more like a sibling cares for a sibling, but...maybe even something different, as he could never say no to my whims. She smiled at some long ago memory, then hung her head. When she raised it, she was still smiling but it was more melancholy now. She blushed again, realizing what she was confessing to her new mother in law. Dis smiled, sensing her thoughts and said, "When you meet your one...you know it in an instant. Though you may share thoughts, wishes and many years with someone gladly, the soul you were meant to be with is waiting for you. Waiting for the right time for you both...whatever shape, form or inclination it may have," Dis added kindly.

They continued walking and now Dis seemed lost in thought for a few moments and Tauriel felt Dis wanted to elaborate on what she was just saying, she waited for her to continue, but she did not and they had arrived finally at the small door to the Gardens anyway. They walked down the steps as the moon lighted the pathways and they easily found a seat on the benches Kili had had commissioned for this area. Dis started up again, but was back to her original topic, "So, daughter, as you have not experienced...bonding, before...it is a mother's duty to...prepare you for this night." Tauriel was a little anticipatory waiting to find out what this entailed. Again, Dis sensed her apprehension, and tried to allay her fears, "Traditionally, in dwarven culture, mothers would help their daughter's bathe and groom beforehand and would be the only other ones allowed, save the husbands or if she had sisters, to remove the matrimonial beads so the hair may hang down loose." Tauriel felt a little more relieved, and said, "Oh, I see." Dis added, "But as...this isn't...the usual...situation... I didn't know if this is something you would like me to do for you, or not?" Dis did add, "Of course, it wouldn't be proper to do this right now. A queen should still appear stately in front of her guests, I mean, this would be tomorrow, after your meeting."

Tauriel didn't answer right away, and Dis said, "Tis fine. You can let me know your feelings on the matter tomorrow." She hesitated again, bringing the next subject up, carefully..."And...it is also a mother's duty to let her daughter know what to...expect." Tauriel had an idea where this was heading and blushed again, a somewhat rare thing for an elf! Dis soldiered on, "It is the female's duty to be...there, as her husband's desire warrants it. In dwarven society, the continuance of our race is all important. Therefore, submitting to her husband and procreation is a wife's duty. Now...having said that...it is the husband's duty to protect and provide for his wife...but to also make sure SHE is satisfied. Is that...how it is...in elven society?" Tauriel somewhat shyly replied, "Well...in matters of the flesh, as it's more rudely termed, amongst some, elves are not naturally inclined to do. It is my guess, as I've elaborated I cannot say for sure...that when you are with your one, love flows freely. And as we generally pair for eternity, it is expected that males and females are there for each other in all things. Having elflings is a very blessed event, but paired couples are not expected to have them, just to have them."

Tauriel was thoughtful for a moment then finally got out the question that was on her mind. "Do you think...that once I have...bonded, with Kili, I will straightaway be with child? Dis calmly answered, " Well, Oin and the other Healers could detail it better; but it is my understanding it all has to do with what cycle your are in and the position of the moon. Now, of course that applies to dwarven females, I'm not quite sure how it would be for elves." Dis then chuckled slightly and said, "But what I think you're getting at...no...you generally will not be with child every time you bond."

She could tell Tauriel still had something on her mind. She asked, "Do you have any other questions or concerns daughter?" Tauriel seemed glad at the asking, but it took her a little bit to get the words out. For the the first time in her long life she actually seemed relieved to have someone to discuss these matters with, and finally they came forth, "Is it...a comfortable feeling? I mean, will it be painful?" Dis smiled, and also sat thoughtfully before replying, "From what I remember, it could be considered a little painful at first...but that feeling goes away soon and after that...I remember it being very pleasurable." Tauriel stared dreamy eyed into the distance, wondering if she should share this bit of information, but she went on ahead. "The few...intimate moments I have shared with Kili have felt wonderful...but I felt like I wanted so much more. Tis hard to describe, but it's almost like an ache, deep down inside, that needs to be..." Tauriel couldn't quite think of the right word when Dis slightly chuckled again and said, "Daughter...that ache you feel will be satisfied when your bodies bond as one." Tauriel creased her brow momentarily and then came to the realization of what would be happening, very soon. Again she got a little pink cheeked, but smiled an immense smile. Dis reminded her of one last thing, "Now remember daughter, dwarvish bodies run hotter than elvish ones, so the sensations you will feel, will almost be more than you can handle and you would do well to prepare yourself."

Tauriel sat and contemplated her words. As her thoughts drifted to how Dis might know such things about elves, she noticed Dis yawning. She said immediately, "Mother, it is very late and it has been a beautiful and eventful day, you must be immensely tired and will not have had much rest for the meeting tomorrow. I insist we walk back to your chambers at once." Dis smiled a motherly smile and clasped Tauriel's nearest hand. "Tis not necessary to see me back, for I am very capable of making it back myself, but that was sweet of you to offer." She stood up and lifted Tauriel's chin with her fingers and said, "Make sure you rest, after your fashion, tonight, I think you will very much need it, for the morrow." Tauriel smiled, but puzzled at Dis's words as she walked away.

After sitting on the stone bench for awhile, thinking about many things, she decided to get up and walk around. The moonlight lighted her path for a little while, but that gave way to the early dawn. Many birds were tittering, as the starlings were just waking up from their slumber; and the mountain Ravens were just returning from their nightly labours. Tauriel loved the sights, the sounds and the smells so much and she drew much strength and reserves from everything around here. She walked in quiet contemplation for a few more hours, and that was as restorative as sleep is to other creatures. She didn't think the meeting would be held at first light, so that's why she waited a few extra hours, due to the raucaousness of the party last night. She lingered in the Gardens for awhile longer after the sun had arisen. She slowly made her way back to the dining halls, but a favor to ask Kili, in her mind.

Hope you enjoyed! ;) I've started teaching (see my Facebook page for more info), so I really don't have a lot of extra time for anything, let alone writing. I'm only a little ways into the next chapter...hopefully I can try to write some on the weekends. Stayed tuned in to my progress on my FB page, I'll try to keep everyone updated there. Thanks for following {{hugs}}