Chapter 19
3 months later…
"We've made it. We're back in the Shire," Primrose said.
She breathed in the familiar scents and smiled at Kili.
"Yes we are. I only hope that Uncle Bilbo isn't too cross with you," Kili said.
"Well there is only one way to find out," Primrose said.
Kili nodded and the two rode down through the Shire into Hobbiton. As they rode past Hobbits going about their business people stopped and stared at them. Some recognised Primrose and looked like they'd seen a ghost.
"Is that really you Primrose Baggins?" they called out.
Primrose merrily greeted those she knew as she rode past. Thorin and Fili had slept for most of the journey only waking when needing a feed or to be changed. There had been a number of stops on the way when the babies needed changing. Finally Kili and Primrose reached the hill leading up to Bag End. Primrose couldn't tell if her Uncle was at home or not so after they had dismounted Kili and Primrose made their way up the hill to Bag End each carrying one of the twins. Kili was carrying Fili and Primrose was carrying Thorin. Primrose took a deep breath and tried the door. It wasn't locked so Bilbo was obviously home.
"Hi Uncle Bilbo," Primrose called out, as they made their way inside.
Primrose led Kili through to the sitting room and there they found Bilbo smoking a pipe. He stared at Primrose and stood up.
"HOW DARE YOU RUN OFF WITH THE DWARVES WITHOUT TELLING ME WHAT YOU WERE GOING TO DO," he thundered.
"I'm sorry Uncle. I saw the contract there and you weren't up and they were leaving and so I just went with them," Primrose said.
"From what I heard you were a real asset to them," Bilbo said.
He was now smiling and Primrose knew it was alright. He had been pretending to be angry with her.
"I was worried sick about you until I got your message Kili. Thank you for looking after my niece. I was a bit upset that you'd married her without asking my permission but I'm sure there was a good reason for that," Bilbo said.
"There was. It had to be done quickly and quietly so my uncle wouldn't find out," Kili explained.
"How is your Uncle?" Bilbo asked.
Kili's smile left his face.
"I'm guessing you haven't heard and that is probably my fault for not including it in the message. Uncle died during the battle that took place after we retook Erebor. A filthy Orc killed him. My brother also died by the same Orc's hand. So I'm King under the Mountain as I inherited the throne," Kili said.
Bilbo nodded as that explained the crowns Kili and Primrose were wearing.
"So my niece is your queen?" Bilbo asked.
"That is correct. She is my wife and consort. Our children," he indicated the babies "are my heirs. Prince Thorin who Prim is holding is our first born so he's crown prince. Like my brother was. And I'm holding his brother Prince Fili. We named them for my uncle and brother. It seemed a fitting thing to do," Kili said.
Bilbo smiled.
"Can I hold them?" he asked.
"Of course you can. They are your great nephews," Primrose said.
"How do you tell them apart? They are obviously twins and identical" Bilbo said.
"We dress them in different colors," Primrose said.
Bilbo was holding one baby in each arm and he smiled.
"They are adorable. Thank you for bringing them so I could meet them. I like their names. Very appropriate and honouring of your late Uncle and brother," Bilbo said.
"We thought so too," Kili said.
"How are my friends doing?" Primrose asked.
"They don't know what happened to you so they are very worried about you. Perhaps you could go and visit them. I'm sure they'd like to meet your husband and children," Bilbo said.
Primrose took the twins back from Bilbo and headed back out of Bag End.
"I can't wait to see Petunia and Pansy and everyone," Primrose said.
Suddenly she spotted Petunia who spotted her and let out a squeal and came rushing towards her. She stopped short seeing Kili and the babies and stared at Primrose.
"Where did you go? I've missed you. And who is this dwarf with you?" she asked.
"Petunia this is my husband Kili. Kili this is my best friend Petunia," Primrose said.
"It's nice to meet you Petunia. Any friend of my wife is a friend of mine," Kili said.
Petunia's mouth dropped open.
"You're married? To a dwarf? And you didn't even tell me or invite me to the wedding? I thought I was going to be your bridesmaid when you got married," Petunia said.
"It happened while I was away and had to be done quickly and quietly," Primrose said.
She told Petunia the full story and Petunia's jaw dropped again.
"How exciting," Petunia said.
"These are our children Prince Thorin and Prince Fili. Kili is King under the Mountain and I'm his Queen," Primrose said.
Petunia looked surprised. Quiet, unassuming Primrose was a Queen? She had children?
"Yes Prim is Queen under the Mountain as she is my wife and consort," Kili said.
"Wow what's it like you know sleeping with a dwarf?" Petunia asked.
"Kili is amazing and totally sexy," Primrose said.
She smiled at Kili who smiled back.
"You will have to have a vow renewal while you are here. So we can celebrate your marriage. The Old Took can lead the ceremony," Petunia said.
Primrose looked at Kili who smiled at her, liking that idea. Suddenly Marigold, Daisy, Pansy, Tulip and Daffodil were surrounding them. They all wanted to know who Kili and the babies were so Primrose introduced them. Her friends were amazed to learn that she was Queen under the Mountain. Petunia told the others about her idea of Kili and Primrose having a vow renewal ceremony.
"Ooh Prim you must. You must. We have to celebrate your wedding," the female hobbits said dancing around.
"I don't have anything to wear. At least nothing that would be suitable as a wedding dress," Primrose said.
"Just wear your formal robes my love," Kili said.
"OK I guess I do look nice in them" Primrose said.
"You look beautiful in them," Kili said.
The two chatted with Primrose's friends for a while and then Primrose's friends left wanting to work on planning the wedding.
"Be at the Party Field tonight at 6pm. You can renew your vows under the Party Tree," Petunia said.
She then left leaving Kili and Primrose looking at each other surprised at how quickly events were moving.
"Sorry I should have warned you that my friends would want to celebrate our wedding," Primrose said.
"It's all good. I like a good party," Kili said.
The two returned to Bag End where Primrose fed the twins then put them down for a nap in the portable double cradle they'd bought with them. They spent the rest of the day with Bilbo catching up on all the news from Hobbiton and after they had had dinner Kili put his formal robes on and dressed the twins in their formal robes and crowns. Primrose dressed in her formal robes and crown then joined Kili. He looked splendid in his blue robes and very kingly.
"Shall we?" Kili asked, offering Primrose his arm.
"Let's," Primrose said.
Bilbo was dressed in his formal pants and jacket and looked very smart. He would be leading Primrose to Kili and giving her away to him as per Hobbit custom. Everyone made their way to the Party Field where Kili left Primrose with Bilbo and joined the Old Took under the Party Tree. A short while later Bilbo led Primrose across the Party Field to Kili who smiled at her and held out his hand. Bilbo placed Primrose's hand into Kili's and the two smiled at each other. The Old Took then led them in renewing their vows.
"We are here today to witness the renewal of King Kili and Queen Primrose of Erebor's wedding vows. Primrose is formerly Primrose Baggins niece of Bilbo Baggins. Please speak your vows," the Old Took said.
Kili and Primrose faced each other and took hands.
"I Primrose Baggins take you Kili of Erebor to be my husband. I promise to love you and cherish you and be there for you in the good times and the bad. I promise to be faithful and true to you until we are parted in death," Primrose said.
"I Kili of Erebor take you Primrose Baggins to be my wife. I promise to love you and cherish you and be there for you in the good times and the bad. I promise to be faithful and true to you until we are parted in death," Kili said.
He and Primrose smiled happily at each other and then the Old Took spoke again.
"You may kiss," he said.
Kili drew Primrose close and the two kissed. Everyone cheered as they kissed and when they came up for air the Old Took spoke.
"Thus concludes our ceremony," he said.
Kili then led Primrose over to a table that had been reserved for them. Petunia and Primrose's other friends followed. They were wearing matching gowns and had followed Bilbo and Primrose over to Kili. He had not had an attendant since none of his friends were there. Once everyone was seated the celebratory feast began. The food was delicious and Primrose was pleased to see that for once Kili was minding his manners.
"This food is amazing," Kili said.
"We know how to put on good feasts," Primrose said.
After the feast there was dancing and Primrose and Kili slow danced under the stars. Bilbo was watching his great nephews while the two enjoyed themselves. The party went on until late in the night.
Kili and Primrose spent another week at Hobbiton and during that time Primrose showed Kili around the Shire. All too soon they had to return to Erebor.
"You are all welcome to visit us in Erebor," Primrose told her friends and Bilbo.
"Yes and you don't need to knock," Kili said.
Primrose hugged all her friends and then her uncle.
"You look after my niece you hear," Bilbo said to Kili.
He smiled and clasped hands with Kili and Kili smiled back.
"I would never let anything happen to Primrose. I love her," Kili said.
The two set off on the long return journey to Erebor. Primrose waved to her friends her heart glad. She had a loving husband and two handsome babies who would grow into loving sons. It would be good to see her friends in Erebor again as well as her mother in law. She hoped one day that Bilbo and Dis would be able to meet.
"Well we are on our way home," Primrose said to Kili.
He smiled.
The End.