An Unexpected, Expected Journey

by NoahDark94

Waking up two years before the Dwarves arrive and as Bilbo Baggins was not what May had in mind, much less a female Bildo known as Bella. Will she change things and save the Durin line from their untimely death or will she do nothing and watch them fall? "not this time!" femBilbo! oc self-insert BOFA fixed! AU Durins dont die! Thilbo Bagginsheild

1. Chapter 1

Hey guys this is one of the three stories i've had in my head for a while, i wanted to write them for the fun of it and cuz i wanna get better in my writing skills. I also wanna try out some genre ive never done or am really bad at to get better at thm

Feel free to review or pm me I could really use your critique, so please go easy on me, it would help me a lot if you guys commented your opinions, that way I would know where fix things. I would also like to know how you guys like the stories so far

The three stories i had in mind writing so far are 2 of the hobbit n one of Doctor Who Sherlock crossover the stories are called

1. Well the first one you already know as An Unexpected, Expected Journey

2. My life as We know it (this one's a Doctor Who one)

3. (And last but not least) His Fire Drake Shifter ( although this one is gonna take a little while to start though)

Srry i bet you guys are crazy to start the story ^-^'

Enjoy! XD

Getting hit by a car and dying on the streets, to then reincarnate into one of your favorite characters from your favorite book/movie, was not what I thought possible. But, here I am in Bag End and as none other than Bilbo Baggins, about to get ready for an adventure with 13 Dwarves and a wizard, did I forget to mention that I'm a female Bilbo other known as Bella Baggins. Let's have a little recap, shall we…

I was running as fast as my two legs could take me through the busy streets, then quickly rushed inside one of tall buildings and sprinted my way through the halls evading as much people as possible. While in my rushed state I reached for my cellphone that was inside my pocket and checked the hour 9:50pm 'shit I'm late!' I thought as I put up a little more speed. My boss was going to be so mad at me, it would be a miracle if I didn't get fired for being so late delivering the pizza to a costumer. I stopped in front of an elevator and pressed the up button, and waited for the doors to open. As time flew by I was growing more impatient at every second that passed, and seeing as the doors weren't planning on opening any time soon I sauntered to the stairs.

Before I even got a chance to reach the steps, the elevator doors opened. It was like some sort of blessing from whatever God was up there. A sense of relief and a sigh escaping me as I entered the elevator and pressed the button to the 10th floor. When the elevator arrived at the floor, and before the doors were fully opened I ambled my way through them. Arriving at the counter the secretary that was sitting there glared at me, I gave her a sheepish smile and handed her the pizza box.

The older women looked at the clock next to her "you're late"

"yes, I know and I'm very sorry for that" I quickly apologized to the secretary

"I'm not paying for that" she implied angrily

My life was crushed before me, I was definitely going to get fired, I sighed deeply, nodded my head, placed the box of pizza in the on the desk and walked back to the elevator. 'I'm so doomed…' I thought as I headed out the building, I grabbed my cellphone to check the time again 10:27pm "sigh…alright time to head to the pizzeria" I sadly encouraged myself out loud while glaring at my cellphone, I put it back in my black jeans pocket and placed my hands inside both my coats pocket as I kept walking. I grumpily kicked a can while calmly strolling through the side walk "might as well just start looking for a new job then" I looked both ways before crossing the street, so lost in my thought I hardly had time to react when something surprisingly struck me on the side. Some stupid drunk driver hit me while I was "safely" walking down the street, all I remember of the entire thing was flying over the car but that's the only thing I can recollect, it went so fast I can't tell you the exact details of what went on. All I can tell you is, I felt a sting, then pain, then nothing and then I died, or so I thought I did.

When I woke up I discovered that it was morning, and found myself in a weird yet familiar living room 'where have I seen this before?' I thought while looking around. During my survey, I found myself looking at a mirror, startle with what I saw, I walked towards my reflection and stopped a few inches away from the mirror. It was me… I had wavy dirty blond hair, blue green eyes, pale skin and rosy cheeks, I was wearing a light blue sundress with darker blue flower patterns, with no shoes and hairy feet 'Hairy feet!?' I stopped looking at my reflection and stared at my feet "aaahh!" I panicked and ran around the house that I shortly I discovered to be Bag End "I'm a fucking HOBBIT!" I screamed and ran through the living room again. Suddenly memories of a childhood I never had rushed through my head like a hurricane passing through an island, then after that, I fainted, yes i know, that was very pathetic.

A few hours later I arose again, and felt a bit groggy, my head hurt from so much memories that collided in my mind "oh my Lord, I feel like I just woke up from a hangover" I mumbled while rubbing my head and sitting up, I set my hands on the floor to keep myself from laying back down, and glanced at my feet again "at least my feet are the same size and they aren't super large like hobbits are" I thought out loud as I wiggled my toes. I touched the hair of my right foot "and my hair isn't super curly, it's more like a soft wavy straight" I unveiled shrugging my shoulders while I got up from the floor. Discovering who I am unnerved me a little, I felt like I was taking his place or hers in this case, her life, her everything… but I couldn't do much about it, so I headed to the room which I oddly knew where it was located, perks of having memories shoved into you I guess. When I walked in the room I headed to the calendar that was on the left side of the wall.

"well at least the dwarves don't arrive yet" I kept on looking at the calendar as an idea popped in my head, the dwarves haven't arrived yet! Yes! Oh, this was brilliant, I could change things I could save them! This was marvelous "this gives me enough time to prepare myself for the adventure!" I jump up and down happily and with that said I rushed to the chest that was by the bed grabbed Belladonnas elvish quiver and bow, a big backpack and packed everything I needed to head out to Bree. It's a good thing I was trained in Iaijutsu on my real father's side and ninjutsu on my mother's, so it won't be so hard fighting anything really, I do need to get used to the exercise again though, but I need my swords first and that's why heading to Bree was essential.

During my search for the last things I needed in the chest I had found a very light metal, I gasped and realized what it was, it was mithril, and lots of it. The metal was perfect for the swords I wanted to be made, so I packed them in a bag and place them inside the backpack, grabbed the gold coins from the small chest that was in the night stand and headed out. When I reached out the door I locked Bag End, turned around to find Bilbo's gardener Hamfast Gamgee

"good morning Miss Bella" greeted the gardener

"good morning Mister Hamfast! You're just the hobbit I wanted to see" I gently smiled "I'm heading to Bree, and I need someone to take care of Bag End for me while I'm away"

"how long will you be gone for?" Hamfast curiously asked

"oh, perhaps two weeks maybe less I hope, then I'll be back, here are the keys for when you need to go in" I replied handing him the key to Bag End

"have a safe trip Miss Bella" the gardener smiled and continued his work in the garden

"thank you, goodbye Mister Gamgee!" I waved and walked through the Shire, I needed to find the Thain before I went to Bree to inform him I was leaving and coming back in two weeks. I strolled inside the Thain's office to greet the old Took "good morning grandfather Took"

"ah, if it isn't my favorite granddaughter Bella!" old Took greeted back with a smile and a hug "now, what brings my special grandchild to my office?"

I smiled sweetly and replied, "I'm heading to Bree, and I won't be back for about two weeks or so, maybe less if everything goes well"

Old took smirked with delight "Finally being a Took I see! It was about time you went on adventures like your mother did, very well, I'll make sure those Sackville-Baggins! Don't get near Bag End for you" the old man sauntered to his chair "just need you to sign this for me and you may leave my dear"

"yes, thank you grandpa" I replied as I sign the papers, said my goodbyes and left for Bree.

Three days later I arrived at the entrance of Bree and asked for directions to the Prancing Pony, When I got there I rented a room and placed my stuff on top of the bed, I took out my sketch book and sat down to draw "ok first I need to find a tailor cuz I really need new traveling clothes, there's no way I'm running around in sundresses!" I tipped the pencil on my lips as I began to think of something and decided to start sketching a couple of kimono with their hakamas in different patterned styles. When I finished with my drawings I glanced at the design and was satisfied with my work "ok, that's about it, now for my weapons" I flipped the page and started sketching the katana and then an o-tanto. When I finished my sketches, I grabbed the bag of mithril, my money bag, rushed out my room locked the door and asked for directions to any good tailor and blacksmith in Bree.

I walked to one of the tall men that were working on the meat shop "excuse, can you tell me where I can find a good tailor?"

A tall man with dark brown hair and brown hazel eyes replied "aye, that be the one ya'd be lookin' for"

The man pointed to a shop in front of his meat shop "thank you" I replied as I turned around and sauntered towards the tailor shop

A little bells chime was heard when I entered the shop and I was greeted by an old Dwarf with dark grey hair and beard "g'd evenin' 'ow can I help ya"

I gasped "oh my! It's evening already?... sorry, good evening, I was wondering if you can tailor these designs for me" I walked towards the counter and showed him my sketches

The Dwarf looked through my design and stroked his long grey beard "mmm… aye I can, but first i need ta take yur measurements lass, come this way" i follewed the Dwarf and allowed him to measure me. Silence filled the room while the Dwarf took my measurements, that is until he finsihed and broke the silence " it will take me couple o' days, maybe two or three, ya can come back on Thursde' I might 'ave them ready by then"

I gave him the designs so that he can start "thank you Master Dwarf, I'm Bella by the way, Bella Baggins at your service" I curtsied at the Dwarf

The Dwarf bowed and smirked "Fess son o' Bess at yours lass"

"oh, I was also wondering where I could find a good blacksmith around here, do you happen to know of any nearby?" I asked Fess curiously

The Dwarf nodded while stroking his beard again "aye, there's one just four shops to your righ' ya won' miss it, 'is name is Ginn friend o' mine, one o' the best jus' tell 'im I sent ya, 'e'll be glad ta help"

I thanked Fess again and left the shop to find the forge and scurried to the blacksmith four shops away. When I arrived, I could see and hear how loudly the 'clank' was when the Dwarf's hammer hit the metal "excuse me, Master Dwarf?"

The Dwarf stopped what he was doing and glanced at me "wha' do ya want?"

"hello, are you Master Ginn? My name is Bella Baggins, Master Fess sent me here, he said you were one of the best blacksmiths in Bree" I blushed as I tried not to look at the shirtless sexy Dwarf, when i chose to look at him in the face, a gasp almost flew out my mouth, infront of me was a Dwarf that looked like Thorin, only he had blond hair and beard instead of black, and he had those famous Durin icy blue eyes

Ginn smirked at my staring and I turned three shades of red "aye tha' be me, wha' can I do for ya?"

"well, I was just going to ask if you can make these for me" I shyly handed him my sketch, I was never good with talking to men around my age or any men in particular in my world, guess that doesn't change even in another world

"strange lookin' swords ya drew there, but aye, I can make'em for ya" replied the ginger Dwarf

"great! I even brought you these, to make them with" I gave him the bag of mithril I was holding on to

Ginn grabbed the bag "wha's this?" he opened the bag and his eyes turned wide like saucers "lass, 'ow ya come by these?" he asked excitedly as he smiled

"they were my mothers, when she died she left them for me, you can make me the swords with those and keep the rest" I replied with my hands behind my back and my shoulders moving from side to side… I gave the Dwarf a dashing smile

"many thanks lass, I'll have'em ready for ya by Sa'urde" with a gleeful smirk in his face he put aside what he was recently doing and started with my swords, I said my good byes and headed back to the Prancing Pony.

Two days later, and it was already Thursday, I found myself at the tailor shop again. The clothes came out better than I had expected, I paid Fess for my clothes, gave my thanks and said my farewells. And, before I knew it, it was Saturday

"good morning Master Ginn" I addressed the blond Dwarf

The Dwarf smirked and greeted back "g'd mornin' lass, let me get ya swords, be righ' back" he turned around and went back and a few seconds later he was back "there ya are" the swords were beautiful, they were so much better then how I had sketched them. Dwarves craftsmanship never seizes to amaze me "are they to ye likin' lass?" Ginn worriedly asks

I stared at the swords with amazement "are you kidding me!? These are gorgeous! I love them!"

He happily smiled at the compliment, slightly laughed and replied, "good I was worried somethin' was wrong with'em, oh I also made some sheaths for'em" he handed me two elegant black scabbards with a silver rose design in the middle of both of them "figured since you're a lass ya'd like a flower on'em"

I glanced at them lovingly "they're beautiful, thank you" I covered my swords with them and placed them on my side "how much do I owe you then Master Fre- Ginn?" I cant beleive i almost said Thorin's brother's name!

"for you lass, they'd be free, take'em as a token of my gratitude for the res' o' the mithril ya gave me" the gratitude was evident in his voice and his features, i sighed in relieve 'good he didnt hear that'

"but… a-are you sure? Because I can pay" I asked a bit franticly

"aye 'm sure lass, just take'em as a thank ya gif' from me" he gently replied, well this was fantastic! I went to Bree, got my swords and clothes made, stayed a couple of days and made friends with an amazing Dwarf, which I promised Ginn to stay in touch with him via letters. Satisfied with what I achieved I headed back home.

With just one day away to Hobbiton a strangled sound in the bushes startled me, cautiously I walked towards the noise and went to check what was inside the bush. What I found surprised me to no end, a black baby panther stuck in a hunter's net. When the cub's yellow eyes saw me, it started to panic a tried to escape from the net "hey little guy, it's ok, I'm not gonna hurt you" the novice, as if it understood what I said calmed down by my words, I released the panther and held it in my arms "there we go, all better" the cub rubbed it's cheek against mine thanking me, and I let out a short chuckle "I think I'll keep you, but first I have to name you… mmm, how about, Rosco?" apparently it liked the name because it kept rubbing against me, and so I kept on walking home, this time with company.

I had arrived in Hobbiton early in the morning the other day, I thought my trip to Bree would have taken me about two weeks, but it less and I arrived home earlier then I thought I would and was greeted by grandfather Took. At first, he was a bit perturbed about the little sleeping cub I held in my arms, but he let it slip and asked how my trip to Bree was. I told Grandfather how my adventure went and who I met, when I mentioned the swords my friend Ginn made he quickly wanted to see them. Old Took was mesmerized by the beauty of the swords and saw how the blades were made with such tender care. I spoke very fondly of the blond Dwarf, about his artistry and the friendship he and I develop during my stay in Bree. Grandfather Took made me promise to send Ginn letter on his behalf and so I headed home with the new addition to the short family in Bag End and by short, I mean me, at least I won't be alone until the Dwarves and the Wizard arrive anymore.

Arriving home, I headed to my room and laid Rosco on the bed, unpacked my back pack and placed my swords in the night stand, took a shower and went to sleep. Rosco's shuffling woke me up the next morning and quickly got up to make breakfast for both of us. Since he was still a cub I gave him goat milk and soft food to chew on, I made myself some eggs and bacon and munched on them while heading to the study room to write a letter to my dear friend Ginn. I put the plate on the table, took out a piece of paper, a feathered pen and ink and began to write

Dear Master Ginn,

I have arrived safely at the Hobbiton, so you don't need to worry about my safety any longer. I showed my grandfather the blades you made he found them quite lovely, said they were wonderful. he wishes for you to work here, the Shire does need a blacksmith, the one we had was a hobbit who died of old age five years ago. I'm sure you would be paid more if you came to Hobbiton, if you did your life would much better and easier than from what you've told me. Should you come to Hobbiton head to the Shire and know that you will have food and shelter here in my lovely home other known as Bag End.

sincerely your friend,

Bella Baggins

I finished the letter, signed my name and put the pen on the table, then I folded the letter, set it inside an envelope, sealed it with some wax, stamped the family insignia on it and send it via raven. A month had passed since then and I was peacefully tending the clothes

"I will keep on practicing with my swords and bow when I finish" I thought out loud as I kept on tending them

"g'd afternoon' Mistress Baggins!" A voice from at the gate startled me from my musings and I turned around to see Ginn with a silly smirk on his face and a big knapsack hanging on his back

"Ginn!" I hurried down the hill I was tending my clothes in, and in less then a second I rushed out the gate and hugged him, the Dwarf gladly return the hug "I'm so glad to see you again!"

"aye, me too" Ginn replied, the blond Dwarf rubbed the back of his neck and looked at me as he said a bit sheepish "almost got los' on my way here, thank Mahal one o' ya small folk friends told me where to find Bag End"

"who was the one that told where Bag End is?" I asked kindly to the blond Dwarf

Ginn fused his eyebrows together and scratched his small beard in thought "Hemfist Gambly I think 'is name was"

I giggled at his answer and replied, "you mean Hamfast Gamgee?"

"aye, tha' be 'im" Ginn gave me a saucy grin and continued "lass… I read ya le'er and I uh was hoppin' if ya offer still stands?"

When realizing why he came here, I cheerfully replied "oh, yes! I have a room you can stay in, please do come in so I may show you to your room" I lead my friend inside Bag End, when we were entered we headed to his new room, with little Rosco trailing behind us. "here you are, if you don't mind I'll back in a bit, I need to inform grandfather Took that you're here so that you may start working" Ginn replied with a nod as I left him unpacking his things and headed to the Thain's office. Moments later I returned to Bag End and told Ginn that he starts working at the forge tomorrow, but before I can see his reaction I headed to the kitchen to cook dinner. As days turned into months, our friendship became more of sibling type of relationship.

And, before i knew it two years had passedand I became of age in the blink of an eye. During those two years I was sad to hear that Primula and Drogo had died during the fell winter. The thought of Primula and Drogo being dead at such early ages broke my heart and led me to think, who will destroy the One Ring now? Since Frodo might not even come to exist in the far future… I guess I'll worry about that when I have the ring in my hands.

My thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the study's entrance "jus' lettin' ya know I might be 'ome late today, ya granpa wants me ta fix some o' 'em shields he found tha' are rustin' up, so I might be 'ome a bit late today" Ginn informed me as he tidied his shoes on

I paused the sketch I was working on and glanced at the Dwarf "ok, see you tonight then, I'll bring you something to eat at lunch time" the blond nodded and headed out the door. Later that morning I finished the sketch, stacked up my paper work and designed projects for Ginn to start on in a later time. I remember it was about a year and a half ago that we came with an idea of making toys for the little fauntlings in Hobbiton, and by 'we' I mean me. The only reason I did it was to help Ginn, he was like the big brother I never had, and all I wanted to do was aid him. Besides, it's not like anyone from this world knows what a skateboard or scooter is, yes, I brought toys from my world into this one, and it is quite fun seeing the Dwarf make them, it gives me some sort of comfort. I was also the one who tried them out first before we put them on sale. Which, that led to the business Ginn and I have now.

Once I finished what I was doing in the study, I patted Rosco in the head and scratched the big cat's left ear and greeted him "morning big guy" I passed through the living room, sauntered inside the kitchen and chose to bake some biscuits that would go along very with whatever I was planning on cooking for lunch. When I finished preparing the dough I cut them into a circular form, put them in a pan and placed them inside the oven, so that they could start baking. I headed out to meditate for a little, while I waited until the biscuits were done, it was a good thing I was free of training today, that way I could do my chores of the day with a little peace. When I reached outside, I sat on the chair of the front porch, crossed my legs and started to meditate. But, before I could manage to do just that, I felt a presence in the front gate. I slowly opened my eyes to find the Maia I was waiting for these past two years, suddenly excitement and worry rushed through my bones, and the edge of my hairs stood up.

I smiled at the old wizard and greeted kindly "Good Morning"

"what do you mean?" the grey wizard countered as he leaned in his grey staff making me laugh internally "Do you wish me a good morning, or do you mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not? Or perhaps you mean to say that you feel good this particular morning? Or are you simply stating that it is a morning to be good on?" the wizard implied looking impish, his features were covered with obvious mischievousness, well, obvious to me that is.

Acting oblivious I kept smiling sweetly and replied "well, I do feel good this fine morning, but I'll go with the first one" I knew he was Gandalf but I wasn't going to blurt it out, it would be too obvious, and that would lead me to further problems I don't need right now. I did not want to get stuck in a loony bin thank you very much! But, I don't have to say everything exactly how he said it either, I mean it is my life now whether I liked it or not, so it's my choice on what to say and what not. One things for sure I was certainly going to make the Dwarves feel comfortable. I breathe slowly to calm my excitement down and looked at the wizard a bit sternly "can I help you?"

"that remains to be seen" the Maia replied as he stared at me pensively "I'm looking for someone to share an adventure"

I almost snorted at his reply, last time I checked he practically said, 'it will be good for you' and shoved 13 dwarves on Bilbo's door step without him knowing what to do with them, well, not to this lady he's not!

"an adventure?" I asked, faking my curiosity "well, I don't imagine anyone west of Bree would have much interest in adventures. Nasty, disturbing, very uncomfortable things. Make you late for dinner!" I paused and smirked at the oblivious wizard "what sort of adventure are we talking about?"

The grey wizard smiled and replied "well, I'm pleased to see that Belladonna's daughter has her mother's spirit, I was worried you've changed, and not entirely for the better, but apparently I was wrong. I'm glad to see you have some Took in you Bella Baggins"

Acting oblivious and trying hard not to laugh I asked, "I'm sorry, do I know you?"

"well, you know my name my dear, although you don't remember I belong to it" he replied humoredly "I am Gandalf, and that means, me" he smiled while still leaning on his staff

"oh! You're that wondering wizard mother spoke so fondly of, aren't you? Yes, I remember, you were the one who made such excellent fireworks, grandfather Took still has them for Mid-Summers Eve" I smirked while I purposely irked the grey Maia

"well, I'm pleased to find you remember something about me, even if it's only my fireworks" Gandalf grumbled the last part to himself

I held in my laughter as I saw the wizard mumble and talk to himself while lost in his thoughts, and with a very pleased face he nodded "its decided, I shall inform the others"

"inform who? Wha-" I forgot what I was going to say next when my nose caught the scent of something burning "oh my! The biscuits!" I quickly ran up the steps and stopped at the door, turned around to glance at Gandalf and hectically replied "others, right, yes! I'll have dinner ready for them, now if you'll excuse me my biscuits are burning!" I nodded and quickly rushed inside, shut the door behind me and ran to the kitchen again. And, while I was checking if my biscuits had burned, I failed to see Gandalf marking the door Ginn and I painted a week ago! Luckily, my biscuits didn't get burned and they were perfectly fine to eat, I prepared lunch for the gingered Dwarf and myself, and when I finished making lunch I ate, then headed to the forge where Ginn was working, left his lunch and went shopping for more food, I sighed 'I have a lot of mouths to feed tonight'

Later that afternoon I arrived home again and promptly began to cook all the meat I had bought from the markets for dinner tonight and used all the food from my pantry, well, all except for what I was going to make breakfast the next day with. I started cooking my style of food since it was the only thing I knew how to do, Ginn certainly didn't seem to mind about the strange yet delicious food I cooked and baked for us over the past two years, in fact he loved everything I cooked, so I just kept on cooking my way.

For dinner, I arranged lasagnas that were layered with five different cheeses and toasted garlic breads on the side, three-meat pizzas with a bit of mushrooms, roasted steaks and mashed potatoes with gravy to pour on top, cheesy chicken with pasta and alfredo sauce; spare ribs, pork chops, lamb and stuffed turkey were all marinated and roasted in different ways. Many other foods were prepped, prepared and set on the dinner table. As for desert, I baked black berry pies and tarts, chocolate pavlova with strawberries and cream, Ginn's favorite apple cinnamon pie, a blackout cake with chocolate crunch, biscuits with buttered honey on top, cherry pies with whip cream, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and among other delicious pastries you can think of, and set them all to cool down once they were finished baking.

I was so wrapped up in my cooking I barely registered the time, or the knock on my front door. I finished setting the last pie I baked to let it cool down with the rest of the pastries and quickly rushed to the front door, fixed my hair, tidied and dusted the flour from my mint green sundress and answered the door. Outside my door was the first guest of the evening, there stood a taller than an average Dwarf with tattoos in his bald head, with short sleeves and heavy boots, bulky body, and by his sides were his twin battle axes Gasper and Keeper. If I was in my old world I would be screaming like a fangirl that I am, but if I did that now he'll probably think I'm insane.

"Dwalin, at your service" the tall Dwarf bowed introducing himself

I smiled and replied while I curtsied "Bella Baggins at yours. Welcome to Bag End, please, do come in" I gestured for the tall Dwarf to come in, Dwalin obeyed and headed inside, the tall Dwarf was startled when he saw a certain huge wild black cat the size of a pony laying on the living room rug, staring at him intently as if it daring Dwalin to harm his mistress, I giggle at the scene a bit and then spoke "oh don't mind Rosco, he won't harm you unless you have some sort of ill intent towards me, now, dinner's this way" I clapped my hands together and lead Dwalin to the dining room, I set the tall Dwarf in one of the seats of the table and heard another knock at the door "please enjoy, I'll be right back" Dwalin gave a grunt for an answer and started eating as I headed to the front door again

"I think it's going to rain later" the white-haired Dwarf thought out loud while looking at the sky

"oh, I certainly hope not, that wouldn't be a good start for traveling in the morning" the Dwarf chuckled at my reply "I'm Bella Baggins" I curtsied again "please do come in, its rather cold outside and its very warm in here" I stepped aside to allow the older Dwarf inside

"many thanks lass, wonderful home you got here" he replied while he looked around "Balin son of Fundin at your ser- ah, lass there's a huge wild cat in your living room" Balin worriedly spoke and received the same threatening glare his brother Dwalin had from the black panther

"I know, don't worry, like I told the other one he won't harm you unless you try to harm me" I smiled kindly at the old Dwarf "come, you must be starving from your journey" Balin nodded and followed quickly not wanting to be near Rosco any longer, moments later we briefly arrived at the dining room

"Balin!" Dwalin greeted head butting his older brother "by my beard, your shorter and wider the last we met!" Dwalin cheerfully teased his older brother

"wider, not shorter, and sharp enough for the both of us" the older Dwarf playfully scolded and both chuckled

There was a knock at the door yet again and I rushed towards it while fixing my hair to answer it, the moment I opened the door I was greeted by the two young Dwarves that were in front of the entrance, if I remember Ginn is around their age, maybe one or two years older than Fili though

"Fili" the young blonde introduced first

"and Kili" his younger brother added

They both bowed and spoke in unison "at your service"

"are you Miss Boggins? Wow! Look Fi! There's a huge wild cat in her living room!" the younger of the two shouted with obvious excitement

I smiled shaking my head and bowed "Bella Baggins, and that over there is Rosco, now come in already before one of you two get a cold, its freezing out there!" I pushed the brothers inside Bag End

"this place is much bigger than I thought" Fili interjected looking around though bit more cautious than Kili thanks to the black panther in the living room

"what is it with you Dwarves and Rosco?" I muttered to myself and sighed "if you follow me, I can show you to the dining room so that you may eat dinner" both starving young Dwarves followed me eagerly and as soon as we got there I excused myself again as I heard yet another knock and rushed to the front door. when I opened the door and quickly backed up, and stepped aside before the group of Dwarves avalanched on me. I covered my mouth with my hands and chuckled and glanced at the tall wizard "Gandalf, I was wondering when you'd show up"

The Maia smiled down at me "I had to sort some things first my dear, but I'm here now"

Smirking I exclaimed "yes, and with eight more mouths, you're lucky I made enough food to feed small army and maybe a bit more" the starving Dwarves all stood up quickly at mention of food not even noticing the yellow eyes that followed every one of their moves, which just made me laugh even more 'oh Rosco, your such mother hen sometimes' I shook my head and kindly led the group of eight Dwarves to where dinner awaited them. Moments later twelve Dwarves were enjoying a the good meal I prepared on the table, and the evening went splendidly wonderful even with the Dwarven group being as lively as they are.

Gandalf smiled affectionately while counting the rowdy group "lets see, Balin, Dwalin... Fili, Kili" he muttered on while naming and counting the rest "it seems... we are one Dwarf short"

Knowing Thorin was the only dwarf missing from the extravagant group the wizard had mentioned, I quickly walked around the table, filled a few empty plates with some food and put them away for him, and did the same for Ginn. The moment I was about to inform the dwarves there was desert, there was loud knocks at the door and all the rowdy and cheery noise in the room suddenly became quiet.

"he's here..." the Maia stood from where he was standing and walked to front door, with me and the Dwarves trailing behind him. my heart was pounding a million miles an hour, I was actually going to meet thee Thorin Oakenshield in person! I was so exited but at the same time very, very anxious. When Gandalf reached the door and opened it, I quietly gasped and felt as if my breathe was taken away from my lungs at the sight of the handsome Dwarf king in exile that was sanding at my doorstep, he truly was majestic as they put him in all the fanfic I would always read in my world.

"I thought you said this place would be easy to find, I lost my way, twice! If it weren't mark on the door, I wouldn't have found my way here" he growled and narrowed his eye at the tall Maia

irritated, Gandalf ignored the dwarf king momentarily, and taking me away from my small daze as he said "Miss Baggins, may I present the leader of our company, Thorin Oakenshield" if I didn't know any better I would have never noticed the wizard had introduced the black haired dwarf that was standing at by the door with such grandeur and a small hint of pride on the Maia's features.

I realized a bit late that the Dwarf king had mentioned a mark at the door startled I glared at the wizard "mark!? Gandalf! Ginn and I painted that door a week ago!" I scolded the old wizard, but apparently that went on depth ears. This wizard was going to be the death of me, I just know it.

"so, this is the hobbit" his deep hefty voice vibrated all over my body like a shock wave of electricity causing the hairs of my feet to stand, I resisted the urge to shiver at the tingly sensation, oh sweet mother Yavana! it was smothering.

The Dwarf stepped closer to keep evaluating me, and in the corner of my eye I could see Rosco sitting up from his spot with a predatory gleam in his eyes as a low growl escaped his throat. The Dwarf King glanced at the cat with surprise and cautiously placed his hand on the swords hilt, I stared at the black cat with a stern glance and spoke monotonously "easy Rosco, I suggest you keep some distant Master Dwarf, my pet doesn't like people getting into my personal space"

If Thorin was shocked at my response I didn't even noticed because he recovered quickly, and kept inspected me from head to toe "Tell me Miss Baggins, have you done much fighting, what is your weapon of choice, axe or sword?"

I stared at the King without falter and replied " yes, I've had my fare share of fights, and I have skills in sword fighting and archery, I can also throw kniv-"

" she looks more like housemaid then a burglar" The Dwarf king in exile rudely interjected my speech. Forget I said he was majestic, he's a full grown asshole is what he is!

I glared at Thorin as I replied cooley " okay, first, you" I poked Thorin hard on the chest "Master Oakenshield are in my house so stop being a such a smood to your host you pompous bastard! Second, call me a housemaid again and I swear to Aule's Mighty hammer I will turn you over before you can say bloody murder! and third, I suggest you show me some respect or I will serve the food I saved for you tonight to the pigs in the farm outside, I'm sure they would appreciate it more then you, you rude Dwarf!" silence filled the living room as all Dwarves stared at me with shocked faces, I cooled myself down and spoke again "now, any of you have space for some desert?" they all cheered and eagerly followed me to the dinning room, all except Thorin who took a slower pace. Once in the dinning room again, I headed to the kitchen to serve desert, and Thorin's plates. when I finished handing out some of the deserts and Thorin's food, I quietly sat down and enjoyed a piece of brownie I baked earlier that afternoon as I watched the group of dwarves gobble down the pastries I brought. Standing up i offered more pastries and ale, as a result and as expected none declined the offer of more food

"careful lass, I might start fallin' fer ya, if ya keep on servin' such delicious treats like these" flirted the red headed thief other known as Nori

I rolled my eyes at the Dwarf, headed to the kitchen again and brought back some more pastries, seeing as Thorin finished his food I handed him the black berry tarts. Maybe that would change his sour mood a bit. A few minutes later the dwarves were with their bellies full and with completely satisfied looks on their faces, looks like I did a fine job in making them feel happy so far...

Srry for the timeskips i just wanted to get to the Dwarves already xD anywho i hope u enjoyed the first chap please leave some reviews, tootles!