The Princess and the Thief

by Todorokisgirl251

Estella or Ella is the second daughter of Galadriel and is invited on the quest to reclaim Erebor by Gandalf. She catches the eye of a certain Thief of the dwarves. Will Ella and Nori's love survive the quest or will it be tested? What will Galadriel think of her daughter falling for a thief? Nori/OC

33. Reunion, Bath, and Resting

Chapter 33
Reunited, Bath, and Rest

I woke up to something jumping on my cot. I open my es to find Winter standing close.

"Hi baby girl." I said, rubbing her behind her ears. Winter laid down next to me and rested her head on my stomach. I smile and stare off into the wall wishing I was with Nori. I couldn't sleep without him next to me. Since Oin told me to rest I was on and off for that time.

Nori's POV. I arrived at the camp that the survivors of Laketown set up. The word of Smaug's defeat. No one knew where Ella was. I began to search the camp to try to find her.

"Nori!" A familiar voice called out to me. I turn and see Bofur running my way.

"Bofur. Where's Ella? She could still be in the stomach of the dragon." I said.

"Don't worry Nori. We got her out and in a tent to heal. Follow me." Bofur said with a knowing smile on his face. I quickly follow him through the tents till we reach one. "She's in there. Go ahead." I enter to find her with her back to me.

"Ella." I said.

Ella's POV. I heard Nori's voice and turn. He stood by the entrance to the tent.

"Nori." I said. Nori ran to me and gathered me up in his arms. I clutch the front of his tunic as he buried his face in my hair as mine was in his neck.

"Your alive. I feared the worst." Nori said , stroking my back.

"I am sorry. I should have been more careful. Just some fractured ribs and claw marks on my leg." I said, pulling back only to have him capture my lips with his and we share a heated kiss.

"I am just happy your alive." Nori said, stroking my check. I smile. His nose suddenly wrinkled.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Let's get you down to the lake for a bath. You smell." Nori said.

"You try being in a dragon's stomach." I said as Nori lifted me up bridal style out of the cot without hurting me. He gave a playful wink.

"Never." Nori said as he walked to the lake. He set me down on a rock. I stared into the water as he helped me get undress. I felt hands on my checks as I look up at Nori. His eyes held concern and worry for me.

"I'm fine. I am just tired." I said. Nori kissed my forehead . I hissed as my leg wound stung from the cold as Nori helped me slide in.

"I know it's cold. Let's hurry and I will get you back to bed. I promise." Nori said. With Nori's help. I got all cleaned up. I got back in my outfit and I look at the ruins of Laketown.

"Almost like Dale." I said.

"Yes. Thorin won't be pleased." Nori said. He scooped me up and carried me back.

Nori's POV. One hour later. I couldn't sleep as Ella slept peacefully in my arms. I came so close to loosing her that it brought me relief she was alive and safe.

"I know your awake. I feel your eyes on me." Ella said. I looked to see her beautiful green eyes on me.

"I can't sleep. I came so close to loosing you that I don't want to sleep with more fear of spending eternity without you." I said. She touched my check.

"I'm alive and in your arms and we can have the future that we talked about before we faced the dragon. get some sleep." Ella said, pressing a kiss to my lips and I returned the kiss as I pulled her right against me. She fell asleep with her head under my chin. I leg her breathing lull me to sleep.

AN: There you go with the reunion. Hope you enjoyed. I'll update soon