Chapter 21
Forgiveness and Party

I walked with Fili with my arm through his as we walked down the docks of Laketown. The night was clear and it was quite warm for an autumn. We came up to a bench and Fili led me to it and we sat down. Fili took my hands in his.

"I'm sorry for getting mad at you, but seeing that orc about to shoot you with an arrow scared me." Fili said, kissing my knuckles.

"I had to get us out of their or we were all going to die. I'm sorry for snapping at you. I'm just getting use to your customs and you being protective of me." I said. Fili pulled me tight against him and pressed his lips against mine. I melted into the kiss.

"Then everything is forgiven." Fili said, pressing his forehead against mine.

"Yes." I whisper. Fili pulled me against his chest and I curled up against his chest. We looked out towards the Lonely Mountain.

"We'll be there tomorrow." Fili whispered.

"We can have the future we want." I said. Fili suddenly gently pushed me away. "Fili? What..." I was pulled to my feet, facing him.

"I want to do this now. I know we've hardly known each other since we started this quest, but I fell in love with you since the day I first met you and I'm happy you love me for me and not because I'm a prince." Fili said.

"I would still love you even if you weren't one." I said.

"I know. That's why." Fili stopped. I saw hesitation and fear in his eyes.

"What is it?" I ask.

"Will you marry me, Bell, as soon as Erebor is rebuilt and the dwarves come back. Only if you wish to live with me in Erebor." Fili said.

"Yes, Fili. I will marry you and want to live with you in Erebor." I said. Fili lifted me off my feet and spun me around. I let out a laugh as he set me back on the ground.

"I need to put a new braid in your hair marking you betrothed to me. And you need to do the same with me." Fili said. I sat down and he undid my courting braid and put a betrothal braid in my hair. I did the same with his hair. Fili stood up and pulled me to my feet. He pressed his forehead against mine. "You made me the happiest dwarf in Middle Earth." I smile.

"You made me happier then I have ever been in years. Thank you." I said.

"Let's go tell the others. They will happy to hear this news." Fili said, taking my hand. I nod in agreement and we walked hand in hand to find our friends and found them in a house that the Master was letting us use until we left the next morning. The dwarves were all talking when we entered. Kili spotted us.

"You two settled things?" Kili asked.

"Yes. We have something to say something to everyone." Fili said, wrapping his arm around my waist.

"What is it, lad?" Balin asked and I give Fili a nod as he looks at me.

"I asked Bell for her hand in marriage and she accepted." Fili said. All the dwarves cheer and I saw my father, smiling. Kili tackled Fili into a hug and I saw pain on his face as he hugs him, but was hiding it from his brother. Bilbo pulled me in a hug as the dwarves pat Fili on the back.

"I'm happy for you, my daughter. You deserve all the happiness in the world." Bilbo said, kissing my forehead.

"Thank you, father." I said. All the dwarves hug me.

"When will the wedding be?" Ori asked as Thorin talked to Bilbo.

"After Erebor is claimed and rebuilt and the dwarves from the Blue Mountains join us." Fili said, keeping an arm wrapped around me.

"Your mother will want to be there for sure. It will be an event that will make everyone happy and to celebrate the rebuilding of Erebor. Your mother will be happy and your father would be proud." Thorin said.

"Time to celebrate." Bofur called. I laughed and Fili kissed my forehead.

An hour later. All the dwarves were drunk except Fili, Thorin, Balin, and Kili. I shook my head at their antics as I lay curled up against Fili's side as the dwarves told stories and sang. I saw Kili walk towards the stairs and I excused myself, kissing Fili's check.

"Kili. Are you alright?" I ask. Kili stops and looks at me.

"The wound hurts. I think its getting worse." Kili said.

"Please. Go and see Oin and do it before tomorrow, please." I said. Kili limped over to me and kissed my forehead.

"I promise. Go enjoy the rest of the night with my brother." Kili said. I nod and watch Kili limp up the steps. I felt strong arms wrap around me.

"Ready to head up to bed?" Fili asked, kissing the side of my neck. I saw most of the dwarves were starting to pass out from all the alcohol consumed.

"Yes." I said. Fili scooped me up and carried me to our room, closing the door behind him.

An hour later. We lay tangled up in our sheets with our clothes spread out on the floor after our intimacy. Fili ran a hand down my back as I rest my head on his chest.

"How many children do you want?" Fili asked.

"I want a big family to be honest. Father never got the chance after my mother died. He wanted one and now I want one." I said.

"We'll have as many as you want." Fili said. I smile up at him and he returned it. We shared a deep and passionate kiss. Fili pulled me so that I was laying on top of him. "We need to get some sleep, love. We have to be up early." Fili massaged my back as I drifted off.

AN: This chapter was more of a filler. Hope you all enjoyed. Then onto the fun. Till next time.