The battle is over! Now time for some more fluff ^-^
"Are you alright Ada?" Legolas asked.
"I am fine Legolas. Thank you, for coming after me." Thranduil smiled.
"Always"
Elrond approached them and smiled down at Thranduil. "Are you ready to come back home?"
Thranduil looked hesitant, but with a glance at Bard, he nodded. "That is, if my people still want me after what I did."
"I don't think you will find anyone who is not willing to take you back as King." Galadriel said. "Though, stopping the Black Snow wouldn't hurt their decision."
Thranduil smirked at the Queen. He stood and moved further into the open. He turned back to face the trees and raised his hands. The wind started to pick up, swirling around him. His body started to glow a soft ice blue that slowly traveled from the top of his head into the ground and through the forest. The wind circled Thranduil, carrying him upwards. The Black Snow followed the path, the snow from the forest was sucked into a large tornado like formation. The snow disappeared in a bright flash of light. When everyone uncovered their eyes, they gasped when they saw Thranduil still suspended in the air. They expected him to come down, but, to their surprise, he started dancing. As he danced, the sky grew darker as new clouds filled the sky.
"Is it more Black Snow?" Fili asked anxiously.
"No, look" Galadriel whispered in awe.
The group turned to watch Thranduil's dance, looking for what she noticed. It wasn't long; once Thranduil moved his arm in elegant movements, small snowflakes shot out of his fingertips. They slowly floated downward and onto the group.
Bard held out his hand and stared in wonder at the glowing ice crystals. "What is this?"
"Crystal Snow" Elrond said. He smiled brightly as he to, admired the delicate crystals in his hands.
They all turned back to the King's dance, watching as more snow was produced with every flourish. After a few minutes, Thranduil turned back toward his forest and blew a handful of snow towards it, allowing the clouds and wind to carry it throughout his kingdom. Once he was finished, he lowered himself onto the ground where everyone was waiting for him.
"You created the Crystal Snow. That is why it hasn't fallen in so long." Elrond said.
Thranduil nodded.
"I am glad that you are safe My Lord" Tauriel bowed.
"As I am that you are safe Tauriel." He turned to Kili, "I should thank you also, for being so faithful."
Kili blushed, "It wasn't hard."
Tauriel blushed when their eyes met and Thranduil smirked.
"Wait, what does that mean?" Thorin looked between the two suspiciously.
The two blushed even more, "Oh how sweet" Biblo cooed.
"What happened, why are you smiling?" Thorin asked Bilbo.
Dwalin rolled his eyes, "Honestly Thorin, they are sweet on each other."
"What!" Thorin exclaimed, "Is that true?" He turned to Kili.
Kili smiled and looked at Tauriel shyly, "Yeah, I guess so."
"No, I forbid it." Thorin replied.
"Thorin" Biblo scolded.
"No, he can't fall in love with an Elf, let alone one of Thranduil's Elves." He turned to Thranduil, "Do you approve?"
Thranduil shrugged, "I don't care really. He seems to be more honorable than his Kin" He shot a look at Thorin who glared at him, "Besides, if he were to hurt her, I would have every right to kill him slowly and painfully."
Legolas nodded and gave Kili a warning glare to which the young Dwarf gulped and stepped back towards Tauriel.
Thorin growled, but Bilbo stopped him from doing anything drastic. "We are leaving, now."
"What?" Kili asked.
"Now, we are returning to the palace to gather our things and then returning to the mountain. You and your brother will then return home so that your mother can knock some sense into you." Thorin and company walked to their Rams.
Kili quickly took his stone out of his pocket and placed it in Tauriel's hand. "A promise" He said, "A promise that I will come back for you."
Tauriel smiled and nodded.
Kili smiled and with a quick peck on her lips, ran off to his ram to follow his Uncle.
"See you next season I hope" Bilbo called out.
Thranduil raised his hand, "Thank you for your help Master Hobbit, you are welcome any time. I wish you luck in your endeavors." He winked.
Bilbo smiled and nodded, "Yours as well" He looked between him and Bard. Thranduil nodded and watched the Dwarf party disappear into the trees.
Thranduil turned to Aragorn. "I suppose I owe you an apology."
"I as well. I never should have called you a monster." Aragorn flinched minutely when he saw Legolas' glare.
"It was called for." Thranduil said. "I know you are a noble man, Elrond wouldn't have raised any less."
"You know?" Aragorn asked.
He nodded. "You helped save me and you saved my son, you have my gratitude."
Aragorn and Legolas shared a smile, "I was just there at the right time."
"I hope you know what you are getting into Estel" Thranduil said quietly.
Aragorn was surprised to hear his Elven name but nodded. "I promise."
Thranduil nodded and turned to find Bard standing awkwardly at the edge of the group.
"Why are you back here?" Thranduil asked.
"I-uh…I didn't know if I was still welcome." Bard shrugged sheepishly.
Thranduil raised a brow.
"Well, you-you're a King. I'm just a Bargeman. If I knew who you were I would have never disrespected you in such a way."
"Disrespected? How do you think you disrespected me?"
"By being so forward. I-I treated you below your station. You are a King and I am just a simple peasant."
Thranduil smiled, "There is little about you that is simple. You are a descendent of Girion, Lord of Dale."
"How do you know that?" Bard gasped.
"I knew Girion, we were well acquainted. You look a lot like him." He grabbed Bard's hand and slowly caressed it, "And besides, even if you weren't a Lord, I would still think of you as one. You have a noble heart Bard, one that is not seen in very many men. I am glad I got to know you."
"As am I" Bard smiled.
Thranduil smiled. "So what will you do now?"
Bard smirked, "I guess I should ask you before my children kill me."
"And what is that?" Thranduil smirked, raising a knowing eyebrow.
Bard took a steady breath and took both of Thranduil's hands in his. "I know this is a bit untraditional, but I would be happy to ask your son after I get your confirmation."
Thranduil nodded.
"My children saw it before I did, well Sigrid did at least. I knew I cared for you when we first met; we've only known each other for a few days and yet I feel so strongly about you. I don't know the Elven tradition, but I would still like to court you."
Thranduil smiled warmly as Bard fidgeted nervously. "I would enjoy that very much Bard. Thank you."
Bard blushed, "I know I don't have anything to offer, being a King I'm sure you have everything. I also know that being human means that we won't be together for very long, but I promise, I will be worthy of you."
"Oh Bard" Thranduil shook his head, "You are worthy, more than worthy. You are the one who taught me to look at my powers as a gift instead of a curse. You have three beautiful children who I will enjoy getting to know. You have much to offer me Bard, and it does not matter to me if you are human, I will treasure every moment with you."
"Is that a yes?"
"It's a yes my Bargeman." Thranduil placed a soft kiss on the other man's lips.
YAY! Oh the fluff is too much!
Hope you liked it!