The Hobbit: Odd Love in Strange Times
Chapter 19 of my Hobbit story, enjoy.
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Chapter 19
Unaware of the diplomatic discussions that had been taking place, the celebrations in Erebor were well underway. Amongst those celebrating, many of the heroes of the battle and those that helped Thorin and his company on their journey were also enjoying themselves. Amongst all this, Kili, mug of ale in hand, found Tauriel. She smiled when she saw him, noting his expression.
"Tauriel." He greeted her, grinning.
She smiled back, raising an eyebrow. "Kili, enjoying the celebrations I see."
He laughed at that; taking a drink. "Yes; I believe I am."
She also laughed; then there was a brief pause before he suddenly became serious.
"There is however, something I need to talk to you about." He said solemnly.
"Oh?" She was surprised by this.
He shook his head. "What you did on the mountain, when we fought…It was impressive, but far too reckless."
Tauriel started. "Reckless?"
Kili nodded. "Yes; you could've been killed, you let your guard down and that gave Bolg the opening he needed."
Tauriel grimaced at that, aware Kili could still see the red marks on her throat where the massive orc's hand had closed around it.
"He could've done anything, snapped your neck, choked you to death, threw you off the mountain…"
Tauriel tried to speak, but Kili continued.
"You shouldn't put yourself at risk like that; consider carefully before…"
She cut him off, smiling gently. "I'm sorry, truly…but you shouldn't worry so much."
He shook his head but then she caught his chin and guided him to look at her.
"Trust me." She said at last before kissing him.
Elsewhere amongst the celebrations, another of the couples, affected by the talks that had been happening, without their knowledge, met. Sigrid was standing by one of the tables, yet she seemed distant. Her eyes weren't really seeing what was in front of her, her mind elsewhere.
That was why she didn't notice Fili approaching her until he said her name. She started and turned to him; smiling, yet also breathless.
"Fili…you startled me." She gasped.
Fili bowed his head slightly. "My apologies."
Sigrid sighed and shook her head. "Don't worry, it's fine. I'm glad you're here."
"Oh, really." Fili asked, with a grin.
She laughed and nodded. "Of course."
They both embraced; Fili noticed the tension in Sigrid's body, when they parted he saw the hard set of her shoulders and knew something was bothering her. He thought about how best to broach the subject, gently.
"Sigrid." He said at last, unable to think of a way and knowing he'd just have to say it. "What's wrong, you seem tense?"
She let out a soft sigh and then explained. "I'm worried Fili, about what will happen to us."
He nodded slowly, he understood her fears, shared them even. But still he felt the need to reassure her.
So he smiled kindly and told her. "I understand your concerns, but I promise, I'll always hold you in my heart Sigrid."
"I…Thank you." She said in reply, smiling.
With that they kissed, their cares evaporating, at least for a while.
It was late at night; the celebrations had ended and everybody was in the various rooms they had chosen to sleep in. Yet something, some strange feeling prompted Bain to wake up. He soon found the reason when he saw Elisa standing by his bed. He smiled, although he noted she looked nervous.
Seeing him awake she began to speak. "Bain I…"
He sat up; noting she was clad in just her sleeping shift, likewise he was in just his nightshirt.
"Elisa?"
She bit her lip and replied. "I'm sorry, I just…I wanted to see you."
"It's alright, I understand." He told her. "But don't worry, I'm perfectly safe, I'm not going anywhere."
She smiled at that, before looking nervous again. "Did you mean it Bain; you really aren't…put off by my scars."
He nodded. "Of course I'm not, they're part of you, and I love you, no matter what. Besides, I think I can safely say, I'm the same now."
Elisa bit back a laugh at that; he was right, the whip scars on his back, like the scars she bore on her arms and back, were permanent, part of him.
"Can…Can I stay with you tonight?" She asked hesitantly.
Bain agreed and soon they were both lying in the bed, holding each other. They gently kissed and, soothed by each other's presence, drifted off to sleep. Unbeknownst to them, they were seen, by none other than Bard.
Bard smiled when he saw them however and was satisfied they were happy. He left, leaving them in peace.
Later, the calm of the night was broken for Tilda, as she jerked awake with a cry. She had been suffering from terrible nightmares about her and her sibling's captivity with the orcs. She looked around wildly and finally remember where she was, that she was safe.
'It, it was a nightmare, there's no orcs, I'm safe.' She told herself. 'Bain, Sigrid, are they, they must be…'
Still wanting to make sure, she had to see with her own eyes. So she got out of bed and left the room, going searching for her siblings. She found Sigrid first, sleeping peacefully in her room, perfectly alright. Smiling, relieved she chose not to wake her and left, going looking for Bain. She arrived at his room and quietly eased the door open.
She glanced inside and froze, her face going beet red.
'Oh my…' She thought, surprised.
She suddenly felt like an intruder, seeing Bain and Elisa lying in bed together. Holding each other tightly, clearly relying on each other for comfort. Still she couldn't help but smile, both at the fact Bain was safe and how cute the young couple looked.
She discreetly closed the door and returned to her room, much calmer now. Everything was alright, they were all now safe.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, just the epilogue to go, read and review please.