Chapter 31

"Thorin I must speak with you."

"Is it the baby?"

I shook my head. I took his hand and lead him away.

"Thorin you must help the men of the Lake." I said.

"Tawariell…."

"I am not asking you to do anything for the elves. For we are of one mind when it comes to them. But the men of Lake-town…Thorin you know full well they saved my life and gave us another chance to be together."

He sighed and looked away from me. I knew I would have to push him father.

"If you would refuse to help the Lake men I shall leave. I shall leave with Silanna and you…you…..you shall never see us ever again." I said.

Tears fell down my face and Thorin looked at me in shock.

"You would leave me?"

It was hard to nod but I did so. Tears pouring down my face.

"I do not want to…..I love you so much Thorin! But I will not stay should you choose gold and silver over doing what is right." I choked out.

A few tears fell from his eyes and he pulled me into his arms. I broke down and cried.

"I will help them Tawariell. I promise you. Please do not leave me! Never leave me Tawariell." He said.

My tears streamed down my face and I buried my face in his shoulder. I pulled back and looked at him.

"Kiss me Thorin! Please kiss me!"

He smashed his lips to mine and I tangled my fingers in his hair pulling him closer. My fingers were quickly working at his armor. His hands stopped me.

"Tawariell no…"

"Why not?"

He did not answer. He touched my womb and I sighed. Then I looked at him once more.

"Then kiss me again. Kiss me as though I may die."

He did not need telling twice. He pressed his lips to mine and pushed me back gently. He placed kisses everywhere and I did the same to him. He thrust his tongue into my mouth and I moaned.

"Thorin…"

Later that day a wall had been built. And then that evening elves and men came to the Gate bearing the flag of the woodland realm and that of the Lake.

"Who comes as if in war, before the Gates of Thorin, son of Thrain, King Under the Mountain!?" called Thorin.

I stood beside him and he took my hand. I squeezed his hand and looked out the little hole in the wall. They looked shocked and did not answer. After a few moments they left. I understood Thorin did not want the elves before the Mountain. I fell asleep later on and awoke to the sound of angry voices.

"Then you must dismiss the elven host back to where it belongs!"

"I would speak with Tawariell!" said another voice.

"The queen is resting! For she is with child." came Dwalin's voice.

I opened my eyes and stood up. The voice had belonged to Legolas. Thorin held out his hand and I took it.

"Legolas?"

"Yes it is I Tawariell. And I hear you carry a child."

I smiled and looked at Thorin. He smiled back and looked at me with such love in his eyes.

"Yes, Thorin's child. However I would suggest your father and his host depart back to Mirkwood as Thorin requested." I said.

"Tawariell I can understand Thorin's dislike for us…."

"I share it Legolas. Though not for you. However it was your father who held him and my friends captive wrongly. I care not if you remain, but your father and the others must depart as Thorin has demanded." I stated.

Legolas stepped back and then a man with dark hair and a dark expression came forward.

"My Lady I am Bard. It is was by my hand the dragon was slain."

"It was well done Bard. You are a skilled archer." I complimented.

"I thank you. Perhaps you might convince your husband….."

"I shall not 'convince' Thorin of anything! I trust he knows what is best. Rest assure Lord Bard that your people will be aided. Once the Elven host has been dismissed." I said firmly.

I would hear no more from him. I turned away and walked to the throne room. I sat down on the floor and took a deep breath. I placed my hand over my womb and sighed.

"Tawariell?"

"Thorin."

"You…supported my decision?"

I looked upon him as he sat down beside me.

"Of course I did. I shall never be able to forgive the elves for what they did. Legolas is different. He helped you as much as he did me. I only hope that Bard will listen." I whispered.

He placed his hand over mine and I rested my head on his shoulder.

"He may…..he may not. We shall know soon enough. But you need not worry. We are safe here."

I nodded and closed my eyes. I feared for Thorin's safety, not mine. I did not want Silanna to lose her father. I know what it felt like to not have parents. I would not allow my daughter to go through what I did. I began to cry and Thorin became alarmed.

"Tawariell?!"

"I cannot…what if Silanna…..what if you…."

He pulled me back into his arms and held me tight.

"Shhhh-hhh! You are safe."

"What if Silanna loses you?! What if she loses her father!?" I cried.

He pulled back and held my face in his hands.

"She will not! I promise you she will not lose me! Or you! Even if she should…..she has Kili and Fili!" Thorin said.

"She needs us!"

"Tawariell hear what I say! She will not! I have made you a promise! Made you both a promise!"

I nodded and kissed him again and again.