Remembering the Fallen
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It had been two and a half days since the battle had concluded, Beorn and the Eagles had chased down the remainder of the Orcs that hadn't already fled after the deaths of Bolg and Azog. The men of Lake-Town had collected their dead and began the funerals, the Elves had sent for their fallen people to take back to Mirkwood to be buried though Thranduil didn't show himself which pleased the company, though what worried them was they had not seen hide nor hair of Kili ever since he carried Daisuke's unconscious body back from Ravenhill.
"I'm starting to get worried," Bilbo said as he and the others sat around a small group of tents outside Erebor as the Hobbit smoked his pipe as he sat beside Veemon. "Kili's not left the tent once."
"And he hasn't eaten anything either," Veemon added. Thorin slowly stood up making sure to not reopen the cut Daisuke had healed and walked to the tent and pulled back the flap and saw Daisuke laying in the cot still asleep, showing no sign of waking up. Kili said in the chair beside her, slumped over the cot gently holding her hand.
"Kili," Thorin whispered gently touching his nephew's shoulder.
"I'm awake," Kili replied hoarsely looking up at his uncle who nearly felt like crying upon seeing the state his nephew was in. His eyes were red, cheeks stained with tears and his hair was unkept.
"You've not slept since the battle," Thorin said gently and his nephew looked back at Daisuke.
"How can I when she's still unconscious, I don't want to leave her side." He muttered, Thorin saw the plate of food Bombur had left for Kili and he took the piece of bread and broke it in half.
"You need to eat, you won't last until she wakes up if you starve yourself," he said but Kili didn't take the bread.
"I'm not hungry."
"Don't be foolish," Thorin said sternly only for Kili to stand and knock the piece of bread out of Thorin's hand violently.
"I said I'm not hungry!" he shouted angrily before he looked at his uncle and fell to his knees and began sobbing uncontrollably.
"Kili," Thorin whispered kneeling down as he pulled his nephew into a hug allowing him to cry into his chest. "It's alright, let it out."
"I don't know what to do uncle, she's not waking up. What if she never does?" Kili said in between sobs.
"Don't talk like that Kili, you know she's a lot stronger then she looks. And she'll probably yell at you when she sees you've not been eating," Thorin told him and Kili slightly grinned.
"I guess so, she is scary when she is mad." His uncle chuckled and handed him the plate and Kili began to eat once he sat back in the chair, he soon finished and yawned slightly.
"Go on, get some sleep. I'll let you know if she wakes up," Thorin said patting him on the shoulder, Kili nodded and he walked to the tent entrance when both Dwarves heard a soft voice.
"Kili?" he turned around and saw Daisuke slowly opening her eyes and he quickly walked over and held her hand as Thorin smiled and he left the two alone while he went to tell the others Daisuke was awake. "Hey, what did I miss?" she then looked and saw the state Kili was in and she frowned. "You look terrible." Kili couldn't help it, he chuckled which soon turned into full blown laughter as he held Daisuke in his arms resting his forehead against hers, he laughed tears of joy ran down his cheeks, Daisuke giggled and sunk into his arms.
"Thank goodness you're awake, I thought I'd never see your smile again," Kili whispered kissing her forehead causing her cheeks to turn pink.
"I was only exhausted Kili, it's not like I was injured or something." She reassured him brushing some of his hair out of his face and she wiped his tears away also.
"I know, but I was so worried when I saw you fight Azog." He told her.
"Hey, he's dead. He won't trouble us anymore. Besides like I'd let myself be killed by him," she said with a grin and Kili nodded and held her close.
"Promise me you won't risk your life like that again," he pleaded only for her to sigh.
"You know that's not me, besides if I don't do it then who is going to save your butt when you get yourself in trouble?" she asked with a smile making Kili smile back and lean in to kiss her before both were interrupted by a blue blur rushing into the tent.
"Dai!" she caught Veemon as he jumped into her arms and she laughed and winked at Kili who playfully pouted. "You're awake!"
"That's right buddy, sorry I worried you." She said looking up to see the rest of the company walk into the tent. "How long have I been out?"
"Almost three days," Balin informed her. "Bard and his men have gathered their dead and Dain is doing the same for the Dwarves and preparing for the funeral."
"When is it to be held?" Daisuke asked.
"Tonight," Thorin answered. "Do you want to attend?" he then asked her.
"What kind of person would I be if I didn't honour the sacrifice of all those who died defending Erebor and Dale?" the company nodded in understanding.
"You'd best get something to eat first," Dwalin said and she nodded as the company left the tent while Kili kissed Daisuke's knuckles making her smile as she grabbed the apple that was on Kili's plate and she took a bite and Kili chuckled.
Meanwhile Gandalf was smoking his pipe as he sat by his tent when Legolas walked over. "Since I cannot go back to my father, what shall I do now?" the Elf asked him.
"That is your choice, you could go to Rivendell. I am sure Lord Elrond would be welcoming," he answered, Legolas thought about it before nodding and walking away. "Oh, and Legolas." he stopped and looked back at Gandalf. "There is a boy at Rivendell, his name is Estel. His father, Arathorn, was a good man. I believe he has the potential to be a great man himself, and I think you two shall become good friends as well if you meet him." With that parting statement Legolas climbed on his horse and rode off.
Gandalf continued smoking his pipe before he was joined by Bilbo who continued smoking his pipe. "Quite the adventure you took me on, Gandalf."
"Indeed. Do you regret anything?"
"Only that I left Bag-End unoccupied for thirteen months, Lobelia Sackville-Baggins has probably already taken it over." Bilbo grumbled as he blew a ring of smoke in front of him and Gandalf, the wizard then blew out smoke which formed into a ship and he puffed sending the ship through the ring of smoke. "I'll be leaving once the funeral is over."
"Then I shall accompany you back to the Shire, of course the others will probably join us to say goodbye." Gandalf replied with a smile and Bilbo nodded and both continued smoking their pipes in peace.
Soon the sun began to set and the company stood around a large bonfire that Thorin lit with a torch and they bowed their heads in remembrance and respect, Daisuke stood beside Bilbo, Veemon and Kili who held her hand gently as the others threw offerings into the fire while Thorin said small prayers in Khuzdul which Kili translated for Daisuke, Bilbo and Veemon.
"May their souls be at peace," Daisuke whispered once the prayers finished.
"Do you think you could sing a song?" Ori asked her softly.
"You did say once this was all over you would sing again," Balin said and Daisuke smiled softly.
"Sure," she replied as she thought of what to sing sitting down and the company did the same.
"I saw the light fade from the sky
On the wind I heard a sigh
As the snowflakes cover my fallen brothers
I will say this last goodbye
Night is now falling
So ends this day
The road is now calling
And I must away.
Over hill and under tree
Through lands where never light has shone
By silver streams that run down to the Sea
Under cloud, beneath the stars
Over snow one winter's morn
I turn at last to paths that lead home
And though where the road then takes me
I cannot tell
We came all this way
But now comes the day
To bid you farewell.
Many places I have been
Many sorrows I have seen
But I don't regret
Nor will I forget
All who took that road with me
Night is now falling
So ends this day
The road is now calling
And I must away." The company listened as she song and Kili gently squeezed her hand gently before he began singing softly.
"Over hill and under tree
Through lands where never light has shone
By silver streams that run down to the Sea
To these memories I will hold
With your blessing I will go
To turn at last to paths that lead home
And though where the road then takes me
I cannot tell
We came all this way
But now comes the day
To bid you farewell." As the sun set behind the mountain, the horns from Dale began to sound in honour of the fallen and on the last horn Daisuke whispered the final line to the song.
"I bid you all a very fond farewell." After that the company were silent for several more minutes until they all headed back to the tents together.
"Thank you for singing again Daisuke, I'm sure they heard," Kili whispered kissing her hand gently and she nodded.
"I think so too."
The end of the chapter
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