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Ori and Tauriel had almost reached the balcony when the intense flashing light came, and the great thundering of the ground started, and they gripped each other's hands tighter. As it came across the landscape of Middle Earth, all who felt or saw, quailed in its wake. The scattered people and creatures knew not if the earth was ending, terrible it was; but it lasted only a short while, and ever after they would remember the day it seemed like the gods had returned to Middle Earth.
For those near the mountain, though, they experienced the full wrath of the earth and did not know if Smaug had returned...or what new horror awaited them. Inside Erebor, the dwarves too, were afraid and prepared themselves for the terrible assault of what, they knew not. When the light finally reached the mountain though, all inside started to not feel afraid but a wonder came over them as the light was warm and welcoming. Wounded or well, all were drawn to the burial chambers, even Ori and Tauriel came running back. When they reached the chamber they saw the bodies of Kili, Fili, Thorin and Dain laid out in their finery. Then the light came and the chamber was bathed in golden splendor and words issued forth from it.
"My children, harken to me now," Aule spoke, and all the dwarves fell to their knees in joyous wonderment. "I am so proud of all that you have wrought in the ages since I created the seven fathers. Much you still have to do and to create. And this you cannot do without a king to lead you. A terrible injustice has happened during this battle. My longest surviving line, all from the line of Durin had perished; but this, I will not allow. Therefore I have decreed that the one most worthy will return. You will call him your king and he will help restore all the kingdoms of dwarves to their rightful splendor. And, a new era of friendship will be kindled amongst all the races, even amongst those who have known hard feelings and distrust for many long ages." Aule continued, "Rejoice, my children. Know that I will always watch over you and protect you; and that you will join me in magnificent halls, far removed from Middle Earth, till the end of days. Be happy, for your king has returned!" The light slowly receded from the mountain, but all the dwarves that were witness to this carried this warm light in their heart to the end of all their days.
As the light went away, Tauriel was able to unshield her eyes, but still could not believe what she had just beheld. The rest of the dwarves there were sobbing and hugging each other in their joyous abandon, so they did not notice what Tauriel was looking at. Of the four bodies in the middle of the chamber, Kili's still glowed with that golden light until it enveloped him and seemed to radiate just from him. Slowly it receded from him and when it seemed to be gone... Kili gave a slight cough and a few shuddering breaths. This time, it was Tauriel's turn to drop to her knees, next to the slab that Kili was on and she grabbed his hands and cried to the Valar in her amazement because she knew that, hope beyond all her hope, it was Kili who was the one who was chosen to return.
Yay...Kili's back! :) more to come~~