Chapter 23: Trials , Triumphs and a Wedding

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"The Party is over! We're going home, NOW!" barked Dwalin angrily at the Dwarves.  "Do we really have to go, Dwalin?" moaned Thorin, as he stood up, wobbling towards his friend.  "Thorin, we have to go, and besides the whole lot of us are in hot water, especially you! Once we get you home, we're going to sober you up!" said Dwalin, firmly.  "I don't wanna!" snapped Thorin.  "This is not a way for a King to act, and if our people had seen this, they would be disgusted!" hissed Dwalin, grabbing Thorin by the arm, and they left the Pub.   By the time they returned home, Dis and Balin angrily approached them. "Fili! Kili! Go to your rooms! NOW!" barked Dis, angrily. "But mother!" protested Kili.  "I SAID GO!" shouted Dis angrily.  Fili and Kili soon headed towards the room. "He's drunk!" hissed Dis. "Really? You think, Dis?" snapped Dwalin.  "Let's get him sober!" said Dis, as they headed towards the private dining quarters, and Dis brewed up some coffee for her brother. 


 Once he gets sober, he's going to his ass beaten from me,  thought the Dwarf Princess.   Once the coffee is ready, she served the coffee to Thorin, as Thorin took several drinks.  After several drinks, the intoxication had left Thorin's body, as he looked at all of them. "Thorin, stand up for a minute!" said Dis, with her hands on her hips.  "Okay, why do you want me to stand for?" said Thorin.  Dis didn't answer, as Thorin stood up.  Suddenly, Dis threw back her hand, slapping her brother across the face. "OW! Damn it, Dis! What was that for?!" shouted Thorin, angrily.  "Let me tell you why I slapped you! Do you have any idea what you had done in the pub earlier?!" shouted Dis.  "No, Dis! I do not remember--if you don't mind filling me in on what's going on here?" said Thorin, sharply.  "Let me tell you what happened, you blubbering idiot!!" shouted Dis, and she told him.  

  "Nattie was in the pub, and she saw you, Thorin!" said Dwalin, gravely.  Thorin's eyes widened in shock and horror when he heard that Nattie was there and saw everything,and the Dwarf King's heart sank, clouding with guilt and remorse. "What have I done?" gasped Thorin, bowing his head in his hands. "You have a lot of kissing up to her, lad--and it's going to take a long to convince Nattie to marry you!" said Balin.   Suddenly,Fili ran into the private dining hall, his features pale with fear and worry. "Uncle,mother!  Kili and I went to check on Nattie, and we found her in the bedroom pulling a rope over her neck! Kili is with her now, talking to her." said Fili. "WHAT?!" cried out Thorin, Balin and Dwalin together.  "Laddie, go and talk to her!" said Balin. Thorin nodded and he bolted out of the private dining area.  Shortly he entered the King's chambers, and into the bedroom, where he found Kili sitting by the bed, talking to a distressed Nattie.  "Kili, would you mind leaving us for a minute?" asked Thorin.  "Of course!" said Kili, and he left. "What are you doing in here? Aren't you supposed to be with your new woman?" snarled Nattie.  "Nattie about that---I'm sorry, I'm really truly sorry for what I done!  I was heavily intoxicated, and I had no idea what I was doing! Nattie, I wouldn't blame you for being angry with me--but I beg of you not to call off the wedding!" said Thorin. 

  Nattie remained silent.  "See this bruise on my cheek, Nattie?" said Thorin.  "Yes, I see it! Let me guess that same woman slapped you." said Nattie.  "No, the bruise came from my sister." said Thorin. "Well you had it coming to you. I'm glad Dis slapped you." grumbled Nattie.  "Listen, Nattie--those who bachelor party idea wasn't even my idea anyway.  I was against it, when Fili and Kili suggested it." said Thorin.  "I thought as much--I had a feeling those two were behind that!" sighed Nattie, and she looked at Thorin.  "Nattie, I love you--you know I love you, you're the only person I love! Kissing that human was like kissing a frog!" said Thorin.   When Nattie saw that Thorin meant what he had said, she couldn't help but chuckle at the Dwarf King's last remark.   "Oh, alright--I forgive you!" said Nattie with a smile, as Thorin laughed, and he wrapped his arms around Nattie.

 "Now its time for you to get you rest for the big day tomorrow! Just remember one more night, and we'll be together again!" said Thorin gently. "Alright! Good night, Thorin!" said Nattie.  "Good night, imur!" said Thorin as he kissed her cheek and he left the bedroom.  

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  The next morning, Nattie had been busy in the King's chambers preparing to get ready for the Royal Wedding/Coronation, with the help of Lady Dis and the dwarven hand maidens that Thorin had hired for Nattie.  After getting dressed and ready, Nattie made her way to the large double doors and waited.  Shortly, Bilbo came and walked up beside her, as he had volunteered to walk Nattie down the long aisle of the Throne Room in place of Nattie's Father, whom had died a while back.  "It's so nice of you to give me away, Bilbo! Thank you! That means so much to me!" said Nattie.  "You know you are like a daughter to me, Nattie! And Thorin better be good to you! Or else he'll deal with me!"  said Bilbo, grinning. "Oh, Bilbo!" beamed Nattie.  Soon the music began, and the double doors of the Throne Room opened.  "Well here goes!" said Nattie, as they entered the Throne Room.  Standing ahead of them, Nattie saw Thorin, now all dressed in the golden regal armor and his Grandfather's crown, as he smiled admiringly at Nattie.  Nattie gasped as she looked at her soon to be husband.   Wow, he looks more handsome now than he had ever looked!  thought Nattie,as they approached the Throne. 

  Gandalf, Thranduil, Legolas, Tauriel, Bard and his family are also there.  Standing on the right side of the Throne stood Fili and Kili dressed in formal royal attire, as well as Lady Dis, Balin and Dwalin.  Dain Ironfoot stood at the left side of the Throne, holding a red velvet pillow with Nattie's specially made Tiara placed on it.  And the wedding ceremony began, presided by Gandalf the Grey, and the sounds of drumming began as Gandalf spoke.   Once the wizard announced Thorin and Nattie as husband and wife, the second half of the ceremony began of the crowning of Erebor's new Queen.  Dain approaches Nattie placing her tiara (which was made from the shards of the destroyed Arkenstone) and he placed it upon her head.        Once Nattie was announced as Queen, Thorin led everyone into the Great Hall where the celebration and Feast began.  The married couple took their seats at the large table,as Thorin took Nattie's hand.  "I cannot believe I'm your wife and Queen now!" said Nattie, resting her head on Thorin's shoulder, as they observed the guests having fun. 

  "And that is more any dwarf would ever want!" Thorin whispered as he briefly kissed Nattie on the lips, and they watched their friends and family made merry. 

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