i’m not a fanfiction reader (nor a big fan of the Hobbit films, for that matter)— but I just perused AO3 and I’m shocked no-one has written an AU where Tauriel Actually Agrees to go with Kili to Erebor because nothing about that situation is not funny
how was Kili going to explain that to Thorin? ‘hey, uncle, remember that elf-captain who captured us in Mirkwood and we ended up imprisoned for several weeks? we’re dating now :)’
Thorin’s expectations when Kili and Fili show up: Show My Nephews The Glory of Our Ancient Homelands & The Halls of Their Forefathers
Thorin when Kili and Fili actually show up, with Tauriel in tow: