Chapter 34
Meeting Elli and Leaving
Its been a few days since Elli was born and she was a good baby to raise. She only cried when she needed fed, changed, or be held by her father. We could tell that Elli had Fili wrapped around her finger since the day she was born. He would wake up with her and go get her so that I wouldn't have to get up. He was loving being a father.
"Oh she's a beauty." Elrohir said as he held Elli. The twins had decided to come see Elli.
"She looks like her father, but got her mother's eyes. She's gonna be a little heartbreaker when she comes of age." Elladen said.
"What?" Fili asked as he sat next to me, holding me close to him. I smile up at him.
"Oh yes. I can see all the boys swarming to your door to court this young lass." Elrohir said.
"Mahal no. I will shoo them away with my swords before they get a chance to get to our door." Fili said. The twins laugh. I chuckle and snuggle in Fili's arms.
"And plenty of uncles and grandfather that will watch over her. She'll be well loved." Arwen said, coming into the room.
"When we are ready to go back yes. My mother would be happy to find out that she has a granddaughter. I just hope I'll know when I'm ready to go back." Fili said.
"You'll know when the time is right." Gandalf said, coming into the room.
"Gandalf." I said.
"Congratulations to you both. A new Princess of Durin. Hasn't happened since your mother was born, but its the first time a Princess was born first in the line of Durin. You are blessed. Are you ready to head home to the Shire, tomorrow?" Gandalf asked.
"We are." Fili said. It was time to go home. Elli yawned and Elladen handed her back to Fili. Everyone left. It was bedtime for all of us. Fili laid down beside me with Elli laying on her belly on top of him and with me curled up at his side. I rested a hand on our daughter's back and closed my eyes to fall asleep.
An hour later. Fili's POV. I couldn't sleep. I stood on the balcony of Bell's and my room with Elli nestled in my arms. I stroked her check as I look down on her. I was thinking of my family and friends back in Erebor. I knew for sure my mother was getting close to Erebor and Kili was missing me and now Thorin's heir. I knew my mother would fall over and love her first grandchild and granddaughter. She always wanted a daughter, but got two sons instead, but she has no regrets. I sigh. I hate to do this to my mother, but I wasn't ready to go back, not after what Thorin did. Not yet anyways. I felt arms wrap around me.
"You should be in bed, my love." I said, turning my head and kissing Bell's forehead.
"I couldn't sleep without you next to me. What are you doing up?" Bell asked, coming to my side and I wrap my arm around her.
"Just missing my mother, friends, and brother. They would love our daughter since girls are so rare." I said.
"Kili would spoil her. They will see her when we are ready. Take as long as you need. My home is where you are and I'll go back to Erebor when you are ready." Bell said. I pulled her into a kiss.
"Thank you, beautiful. You make me happy." I said.
"Come to bed. It's late and Gandalf wants us to leave early." Bell said, pulling me to the bed. I didn't fight her and followed her. I set Elli in her cradle and join Bell in bed. I pull her tight against me and kiss her as she fell asleep. I drifted off to sleep feeling her breath light on my chest.
The Next morning. Bell's POV. I had Elli in a baby wrap in front of me. Arwen hugged me as the twins and Fili said their goodbyes.
"Come visit us as much as you can and we'll try and come and visit when we can." Arwen said.
"We will try. Maybe when Elli is a little older." I said.
"Of course. The road can be dangerous, but your husband is a good dwarf and I know he would protect you both." Arwen said. I look at him and smile. I knew she was right.
"He would." I said.
"Ready to go?" Bilbo asked, coming up to me.
"I'm ready." I said.
"Same here." Fili said.
"Don't be strangers. Like our sister said, your welcome to Rivendell whenever you want." Elladen said.
"Of course." Fili said, pulling me to his side. Gandalf led us out of Rivendell and in the direction of the Shire. We were heading home.
AN: It was a filler but I had to do the scene with the twins with Elli. I forgot to do it in last chapter. Now they are on their way to the Shire. Don't worry. They will get back to Erebor, but not till the sequel. Till next time.