Chapter 9
The Morning and Night After
I woke up in my room on my lounge couch near my balcony. I felt arms around me and the memories of last came back and I smiled as I turned around to find Nori asleep behind me. I study his face and smile more at his wacky hairdo. I kissed his check and got off the couch. I stepped onto the balcony and leaned against the railing. I heard the dwarves laughing not far and I look that way. I quickly looked away seeing them naked in the fountain. I shook my head. I felt arms wrap around me from behind and a kiss land on the side of my neck.
"Morning." I said.
"Morning. I could get use to you sleeping in my arms." Nori said. I turned in his arms.
"I could get used to waking up in yours." I said. Nori leaned down and we kissed. "Let me get ready and we'll spend the day together." Nori left the room and I slid into a Forest green dress. I came out to find Nori waiting for me. I wrap my arm through his and we went for a walk around Rivendell.
"Mind if I ask if I'll ever meet your sister?" Nori asked. We were in the gardens cuddled up on a bench. I bit my bottom lip. "Sorry. I shouldn't pressure."
"No its fine. You won't get to meet her. She's not in Middle Earth anymore." I said.
"Mind if I asked what happened? Were you two close?" Nori asked.
"We were close like you and your brothers are. Centuries ago when I was living here, she was captured by orcs and tortured for a long time. My nephews and I went after them and brought her back. She wasn't turned into a orc like other elves were, but she was scared and was never the same afterwards. She sailed to the undying lands a year after." I said. Nori pulled me against him.
"I'm sorry." Nori said, kissing my forehead. I smiled and curled in his arms.
"Well look who got together." A voice came. Nori and I looked and saw Bofur, Ori, and Dori standing there smiling. Nori and I blush.
"About time you two." Bofur said.
"You found a good woman, Nori. We're happy for you." Dori said.
"Thank you Dori." Nori said with a smile. It was close to sunset and we didn't realize we were in the gardens for so long. The Company saw the courtship braids and Nori got slaps on the back. Fili and Kili hugged me. Thorin came up to us. Nori wrapped a protective arm around me.
"I still do not trust you and you will have to earn my trust. Get ready for bed. We leave before the first light." Thorin said. I looked down. Everyone got ready. Nori and I laid out our bedrolls as Bofur and Bifur cooked some meet. Bombur was sitting on a table. Nori and I sat on our beds and I leaned against him.
"Bombur." Bofur called. I watched as Bombur caught a sausage and the table broke bringing Bombur to the floor. I joined the laughing.
"Be safe daughter. I'm happy you found someone who will give you a reason to stay in Middle Earth. Good luck." Galadriel said in my mind.
"Thanks mom." I said in my mind back to her as Nori and I laid on our beds. My back was against his chest and he had an arm wrapped around me. I fell asleep in Nori's arms.
AN: There's the new chapter. I'll update as soon as I can. :)