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I woke the next morning to Kili gently shaking my good shoulder. "Is it dawn already?" I asked as I stretched and yawned.

"It's an hour past actually." Was his reply.

I sat up sharply at this and glared. "Where is he?" I asked speaking of Thorin.

Kili knew this and only pointed to my other side where Thorin sat only an arm's reach away. "Why didn't you wake me earlier? I don't need or want to be coddled like a child Master Thorin."

"It was for the best." He replied calmly. "My men needed the extra sleep after watching you prove yourself last night."

I wanted to slap him for that comment. I didn't go thru all that to prove myself. I did it to save my life. However, I didn't want to start the day or trip off with an argument so I took a deep breath and looked right at Thorin. "In the future know this. I may be a human woman but I am not weak or stupid. I can do anything you need doing and unless it is brute strength I can do it better than your men."

"I do not doubt that Miss. Drakk. However before we leave here I need to know more about your dream last night." I stiffened at the thought of reliving that dream. "Don't worry I just need you to describe the orc you saw, the pale orc."

"Well," I started tentivly. "He was pale, with scares all over. A loin cloth, a sword at his hip, a white warg stood behind him and his right arm was replaced from the elbow down with a metal claw like contraption. That's all I know."

I watched Thorin's expression sour with each piece of information and I realised what I saw may not have been a dream but a foreboding. What I saw my come to pass and the very idea terrified me. "Master Thorin, do you know who that is?"

"I cannot be certain but believe so." Thorin said slowly. "I had thought the scum to be dead. If you have the power of sight though this means we are being hunted. Kili get your brother."

When Kili ran off to get Fili, Thorin turned to me. "If you see something like that again tell me immediately. I need all the information I can get. Also, keep your distance from my nephew. He is a prince and you are a human; a human with special abilities but a human none the less. Do I make myself clear?"

"Crystal." I said starting him n the eyes. I did not need to tell him I had already decided that last night after my swim however.

"Good. When you called out his name in your dream last night I worried you would need more prusation." Thorin said standing. I blushed crimson at this comment but the arrival of Kili and Fili saved me from any retort I might have made.

"You two come with me." Thorin ordered. "Be ready to leave in ten minutes Miss. Drakk." Thorin shouted over his shoulder. I got my things together and ate one of my snack bars for breakfast. While I did this I watched out the corner of my eye as Thorin and Fili argues with Kili. I knew what they were arguing about and decided to go stand with Gandalf hoping to use him as a shield from Kili's friendship.

In then minutes I was watching Thorin keep Kili in the front of the group away from me. I smirked at the glare Kili gave me. I saw Gandalf's knowing smirk and glared at him. "Stop your sceaming Gandalf It has been made clear how things are meant to be."

I thought back to when I was given the pony I now rode. They had taken the packs off it and upon Thorin eyeing me up and assuring himself the pony would hold till we could buy a horse for me. Kili tried to approach and help me mount the pony when Thorin grabbed his arm and nearly dragged him away. The other dwarfs all thought it was hilarious and laughed until they rode away and even after a little they still poked fun at him.

"Do you wish it were different?" he asked looking forward to Thorin and Kili.

"No. I don't want the pain when I return home." I did smirk at a thought. "A roll in the grass wouldn't be bad but he seems to get attached far too easily and I would hate to hurt him. He is very kind and did save my life."

"Yes and because of that in dwarven customs he owns your life till the debt is paid." Gandalf said thoughtfully.

"I was told of that but it seems his uncle doesn't seem to care about that. However the space might give Kili the time to get over his attraction. "I mused as we set out; Thorin and Kili in front, Gandalf and myself at the rear and the rest in between.

Gandalf and I spent the morning conversing about this world and the goings on here. I learned the purpose of their journey to reach the Lonely Mountain and defeat the dragon Smaug to take back their dwarven home. I asked if my help may be needed in this quest and was told my healing ability may be useful if my shoulder heals well.

We stopped for a quick lunch and when Kili tried to make his way to me but was stopped by Fili who directed him away from me. We set out again and were traveling at a steady pace. As dusk cam to we set up camp and I got a fire going. Balin cooked our dinner and I sat nearby watching how he prepared the food. I was intrigued by the way he went about things.

"I see you are learning things while you are here." I turned to see Fili sitting beside me and I stiffened. "Don't worry it is not me my uncle wants you to avoid really just my brother. I am here to speak with you."

"What about?" I looked back to Balin to learn more.

"I want to know what it is about you that has drawn my brother's attention so thoroughly. He has never been so quickly taken with a female, even one so different as yourself." Fili watched my reaction closely.

I slowly nodded before turning my attention to Fili. "I don't claim to know the working of any males mind but I believe my attire when he pulled me out of the water has something to do with it." I flashed him a smirk and noticed his blush at the memory of my nearly naked body. "Don't worry though Master Fili, I don't belong here and have no intentions of forming any lasting bonds with anyone in this world.

"If I thought your brother could handle it I would take him a lover while I am here but he seems to be far too attached without physical issues clouding things."

Fili nodded in understanding. "So I take it you have had many lovers in your world?"

"Not too many." I replied, "I prefer quality over quantity. I take very good stock of my situation before I do anything."

"I see." Fili said thoughtfully. "I will take my leave before Kili returns and sees me talking with you but know you have my respect and that I will speak with my uncle about his treatment of you."

"There is no need for that." I said looking in the direction of Thorin who was speaking with Gandalf. "I would rather earn his respect than have you gain it for me."

Fili nodded and stood. "Till next time Miss. Drakk." He bowed slightly and went to his pack and Kili's.

Dinner went well and I watched quietly as the dwarfs and hobbit and Gandalf talked and sang until it was time for bed. I pulled the blanket Kili gave me out and slept close to the fire. My sleep was dreamless however it was short as I was gently woken a couple hours in. I slowly opened my eyes to see Kili kneeling over me. "What are you doing Master Kili? I was told to stay away from you and I plan on doing so." I whispered.

"Come with me for a minute." Kili whispered back. He didn't wait to see if I followed and went to the edge of our camp. I quietly sat up and looked at Thorin sleeping form. Being assured of this sleeping I quickly followed Kili into the semidarkness.

"What is the meaning of this Master Kili?" I demanded. "I saw Thorin speak with you and know he told you to stay away from me and I know I was told to stay away from you."

"I was but my uncle is going against dwarven custom by denying me the right to your life since I save it." Kili came to stand right in front of me and due to the incline he was almost eye level to me. I went to take a step back when his hands reached out quickly and grabbed me by my arms holding me still. "I heard you scream before you jumped into the water the first time. I saw you do it the second time and I need to know how someone who could do that and face her own death at the hands of orcs and wargs so fearlessly could possibly listen to my uncle like he actually has a say in your life. Where did your courage go when you faced him?"

"I did not lose my courage Master Kili..."

Kili squeezed my arms tight. "Do not call me that. My name is Kili to you and always will be."

"I did not lose my courage but rather I realize I will not be staying in this world for the rest of my life. You seem to have forgotten that fact." Kili looked as if I has slapped him and I knew I had to drive my point home.

"I am a human from another world and you are a dwarf from this world. The only future we could have is a short affair and a long goodbye when it is time for me to leave and return to where I belong. You journey to reclaim your home, I journey to find a way back to my own. Follow your uncles and brother's wishes and keep your distance from me."

Kili could say nothing and his eyes showed the pain I had hoped to spare him. This pain was by far less than the pain we would both share if I let this go on. "Move on Kili and forget the idea of what could have been, it will never happen."

Kili's hands and eyes slowly dropped to his side releasing me. He went to take a step back and on its own accord my head reached out and stopped him. Kili's eyes flashed to my own and I gave him a calm smile. "Don't fret Kili, you are a handsome dwarf and I am sure you'll find a good wife who will be around till the end of your days and give you children. You will forget me soon after I leave, I promise you. Even if you don't believe now you will soon enough. After all, I'm just on ordinary woman from an ordinary world. Good night Kili."

With that I dropped my hand and walked back to the camp and my warm bed. As I tucked myself in I glanced back at Thorin seeing him staring at me gave me a shock. He glanced quickly to Kili's face and then back at me. The look of a crushed dwarf was on Kili's face and Thorin nodded to me before closing his eyes once more. I slept the rest of the night threw.

We spent the next day travelling and near dark we came across a destroyed farmers home. Thorin decided it would be a good plan to settle for the night. However Gandalf disagreed and soon was stomping off like a pouting child. Kili and Fili were watching the horses while the rest of us stayed by the fire. Without Gandalf to teach me more of the world I was now in I sat and watched quietly again. When dinner was ready Bilbo was sent to give Kili and Fili their bowls. Minutes later Fili burst in to camp.

"There are trolls and they have Bilbo!" he shouted. "Kili is going stall them."

Everyone jumped to their feet and grabbed weapons before running after Fili. I grabbed my weapons with my heart in my throat. 'Please don't get yourself killed Kili.' I thought as I rushed after the others. I got to a small clearing in time to see Bilbo being held up by two enormous trolls while Thorin debated and finally thrust his sword in the ground. I saw Kili and sighed seeing him alive and unhurt.

However I watched as the trolls put each of my friends into bags until they had a make shift roasting spit made. They tied some of my new friends including Fili and Balin to the spit. I heard the trolls talking about how best to cook the dwarfs and how they needed to hurry or daylight would come and they would turn to stone.

An idea came to me and I smirked at the notion I would save the great Thorin and his company. I gently placed my bow and arrows on the ground and tied up my hair quickly. Then with a deep breath I stepped out in view of my companions and the trolls.

"Excuse me but you're going about that all the wrong way." The trolls stopped when they were doing and turned to face me.

"Who said that?" one asked in a shrill voice.

"Look it's a human." Another said in a gravelly voice.

"Let's eat her too." The last one said.

"You won't be eating me I'm afraid and those dwarfs are going to give you an upset stomach if you eat them like that I'm afraid." I said taking a step or two closer my hands raised slight to show I help no weapons at the ready.

"What do you know of it?" the gravely one asked.

"Dwarfs are considered very good eating where I am from. As you can tell from my clothing I am from far away from here." I has their attention fully now. "We never roast our dwarfs. We prefer to stuff and marinate them for a day first and believe you me, it is a meal fit for a god."

"What is a god?" the shrill one asked.

"A god rules not just beings of one race or creed but a while world; every living and none living thing in it; from the tallest mountain to the smallest flower." I replied.

"Mmm." The gravely one said. "That does sound good. What do you stuff them with?"

"Whatever we want to." I said smiling gently. I saw Gandalf dart behind some trees and a silver of daylight appeared behind his wake. Dawn was near. "However the best stuffing, in my nimble opinion is berries from the goodstaff bush. Rare here but I did see a bush just a few minutes' walk from here. I shall go fetch some if you promise I share a small portion of your meal with me. These dwarfs do look very tasty."

The gravely one thought for a moment before he made a decision. I prayed it went in my favour. "I think you are trying something tricky on us. Grab her, we will roast her too."

"Damn." I muttered as the shrill one lunged for me. I quickly side stepped and drew my sword. I heard the dwarfs shouting at me to run for my life but I would not leave them to such a fate. I only needed to buy a few more minutes. I hacked and slashed at the shrill troll as I weaved and tumbled my way thru his legs.

I stopped abruptly as I came in front of the third troll and he reached for me. I twirled to the side and slashed his wrist. I saw the tendons snap back into his forearm and knew that hand was useless now. I ducked a swing from the gravely troll and rolled under him before slashing the back of his leg and severing the tendons there. None of the injuries I was dealing were life threatening but they would buy me the time I needed.

I paused for a moment too long and received a smack across my back hard enough to send me into a boulder and knock the wind out of me. I managed to get to my feet when I heard Gandalf bellow some things and the boulder I hit cracked in two letting the down light threw and onto the trolls who were advancing on me. I watched as the trolls slowly turned to stone and heard the dwarfs cry out in cheers.

I helped to quickly get the dwarfs off the spit and out of bags before Balin managed to corner me. "Let me see that shoulder lassie. You probably damaged it in the fight." After sitting me down he saw my wound and was almost completely healed already. "By Dorin's hammer. Lassie what manner of human are ye? Gandalf, Thorin come here now."

They made their way over with a couple more including Fili and Kili and all were shocked to see what has been a badly infected wound only a day and a half before was now almost completely healed and showed no sign of infection.

"It seems there is more to you Miss. Drakk than meets the eye." Gandalf said thoughtfully as I rearranged my shirt properly.

"Somehow I doubt that Gandalf." I muttered not liking the strange looks everyone was giving me. "It must have been the athelas that healed me quickly, after all it didn't heal any before I put that stuff on it."

"I have never heard of athelas healing anyone that quickly." Kili muttered in awe.

"Never mind her for now. The trolls had to have a cave nearby, find it" Thorin ordered and most of the group did as he asked, the rest headed to find the ponies.

I followed Thorin's group and waited outside the troll cave they found not too far away. I sat with Bilbo who looked at me curiously.

"Are you sure you're unhurt Miss. Drakk?" he asked me after a little.

"Yes Mr. Baggins I am fine. But thank you for your concern." I smiled gently at him but my attention was taken away when Thorin and Gandalf emerged from the cave, Fili was close behind them. Gandalf handed a small sword to Bilbo causing the hobbit to pale slightly. I smiled in amusement at his obvious discomfort but a soft cough brought my attention to Fili who was standing in front of me.

"I think it would be best for you to have a proper sword, not an orc blade." He handed me a curved blade that was covered in spider webs.

"I can't touch that." I stammered stepping back.

"Why not? It's a perfectly good blade." Fili demanded looking very upset I was refusing his offer.

"I don't mean to offend you Master Fili. I just cannot tough spider webs." I blushed looking own. "I'm really afraid of spiders and anything to do with them. If you were to clean off the webs I would gladly take it."

I watched as Fili grinned and quickly took the webs off and handed me the sword again. This time I took it and pulled the blade out. "It's time I took it and pulled the blade out. "It's beautiful." The blade curved slightly and had dark writing in a language I did not know. The blade was nearly weightless in my hands and I took a couple steps away to try a few swings. This sword felt like an extension of my arm more than a weapon and I reveled in the power it gave me. I giggles when an idea popped into my head. "Hay Fili, lets break this baby in a little. Spar with me."

Fili nodded with a grin and drew his sword. Before we could start however a strange noise broke our spar up. "Is that a wolf?" Bilbo asked fingering his new blade.

"That's no wolf, that's a warg!" yelled Ori as a warg appeared on the hill tip just about Thorin. I went for my bow at my back and crushed myself for leaving them by the stone trolls. I watched an arrow imbed it's self in the warg though and looked to see Kili holding his bow at the ready with another arrow knocked. I heard a growl and saw a second warg about to jump at Thorin's exposed back and with a growl of my own I leapt at the beast, my new sword ready to kill.

I saw an arrow lodge it's self in the leg of the warg and I quickly slashed the beast's skull open with one powerful swipe. I stood over its convulsing body and spit on it for good measure. I looked to Kili and saw his expressions were masked to me. 'It's for the best.' I thought as a slight twinge went thru my heart.

"Warg scouts." Thorin stated. "More will follow. Let's get riding."

"The ponies are gone!" someone yelled. I cursed internally at our bad luck.

"Something is coming!" Someone else shouted. I readied my sword and followed the others. Suddenly a group of oversized rabbits came crashing by and a weird man dressed in born came to a stop by Gandalf. The two talked for a minute before they walked off for a quieter area. I did not like the look on Gandalf's face and I knew what ever this man had to say I would not like it.

After they were done talking we heard the orc party that had noticed their missing scouts. The man in brown, Radagast I was told, offered to lead the orc's away. While he and Gandalf were talking I slipped away to grab my bow and arrows. I returned in time to follow our large group to a hiding place just outside the forest.

"Where did you slink off to?" Kili asked coming to stand next to me.

"I wanted my bow back. I left it with the trolls." I answered mater of factly. I turned my attention to the group in front of me as started to run while avoiding the orc's and Radagast. Avoiding them proved impossible as we had to stop and double back a couple times. Eventually we were stopped by an orc rider on the boulder behind us.

Thorin nodded to Kili and I who were the only ones with bows as we quickly notched an arrow each. We looked at each other after taking a quick breath took a step out, turned and fired. Kili's arrow hit the warg in the leg while my arrow managed to lodge its self in the top of the beast mount into its brain. Killing it instantly.

As the beast toppled to the ground the rider was pinned and Dwalin made quick work of the orc but the damage had been done. The other orcs had left Radagast's trail and were closing in on us.

"Run!" Gandalf yelled and we did so.

We ran for what seemed hours and I was getting really tired. Suddenly I tripped over a roc and twisted my ankle. "Shit!" I screamed trying to get to my feet again. I managed to hobble behind the rest and found they had stopped due to the fact we were surrounded. Kili stood next to me with his bow drawn.

"What's wrong Sam?" he asked seeing my look of pain.

"I hurt my ankle." I hissed trying to put weight on it. I managed most of my weight but fell to my knees and into Kili's arms. "Damn, leave me Kili and go protect your uncle."

Kili's arms tightened around me. "Never. I would never abandon a friend. Besides are you save us all from the trolls we now owe you. Hold on to me tight."

"Just get me to that rock and leave me with my bow you fool." I hissed as I held on tight and hobbled to the rock. I sat down and quickly knocked an arrow to my bow and shot an oncoming warg. Kili did the same and from our place we were able to pick off a number of the wargs and a couple riders. We were outnumbered however and I know we would die soon without a miracle.

We got our miracle though in the form of Gandalf popping out from the rock behind me. "In here you fools!" Gandalf shouted.

I watched as the others headed after Gandalf and Thorin came to stand beside me. "How badly are you hurt?" He asked helping Balin down the hold behind me.

"Not badly, it's just my ankle. I'll be fine get to safety." I shot off another arrow killing my target. Thorin shot me a disapproving look and called out to Kili.

"Get over here now!" Thorin bellowed. Kili turned and raced towards us. When he got to Thorin and myself they picked me up by the arm pits and jumped down the hole pulling me behind them. We crashed to the ground and Kili quickly pulled me back further into the cave and into his arms.

We heard a horn sound above us and the storming of horse hooves and then a battle. Suddenly an orc body came tumbling down. Thorin pulled an arrow from its neck and examined it.

"Elves." He spat and looked at Gandalf. I swear if looks could kill Gandalf would be dead.

"I can't see where the tunnel goes." Dwalin said. "Do we follow it?"

"Of course we do!" Ori yelled and I watched as the others ran off after him. I went to stand and hobble after them when I realized Kili still had his arms around me from when we tumbled into the hold.

"You can let go now Kili." I whispered afraid of Thorin seeing us like this and getting angry at me.

"No I can't." Kili whispered into my ear, his breath gentle and warm against the shell of my ear.

"You can't or you won't?" I shot back trying to get free of his arms. We were alone now and I was now afraid of being left behind.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you love." Kili, smirked and leaned into my hair taking a deep breath. "I let you have some time but know I will not let you go so easily. I am going to get you to admit you are attracted to me and do something about it."

"Kili nothing has changed" I sighed as I relaxed. "As soon as I am able to I will go home where I belong. Surely you off all people know how much it hurts to be away from home."

Kili's grip on me loosened slightly and I used the opportunity to break free of his grip. I hobbled to my feet and looked down at Kili. "I don't want to hurt you Kili but the fact remains I am not good for you. I'm a human from another world that I will return to someday. I cannot be anything to you but a friend and companion for this journey. I'm sorry."

"So you have made up your mind then?" he asked looking like I had just told him his best friend was dead. I could only nod. "You mind is made up but your heart and eyes say you wish for more. I won't give up easily and soon I will show you just how right for me you are. You seem to forget you may not ever find your way home and if you keep going like this you will be alone for a very long time."

It was true, I had not thought about never getting home but I could not afford to think that way. If I did I would sink into depression and be useless to everyone. I had to believe there was a way home, for my sanity if nothing else. "I will return home. No matter what. I'll scour this world for a way home. I'll even sell my soul to the devil himself if it means getting home. My parents and brother will be worried about me."

I felt a tear roll down my cheek and angrily brushed it away. I turned on my good ankle and tried to walk slowly after the others. Kili soon followed and put his shoulder under mine, taking most of my weight and helping me walk in silence. I glanced at him out of the corner of my eye and the steady look he had made me believe the issue was far from settled.

We came across the others a short time later and I was surprised to see them all standing still staring at a valley below us. As I approached I saw what they were staring at. The valley was breath taking. There were many waterfalls, trees everywhere even sprouting out of the beautifully build building. I heard Bilbo call this place Rivendale and I knew this was the home of the elves.

Presently we set out for the home of the elves since Thorin needed something from them anyway. Kili continues to help me down the slope and along the massive marble bridge until we came to a platform and were greeted by a dark haired elf. His pointy ears, pale skin and regal manner gave him away to me instantly. I hobbled to a stop beside Kili and started in awe at the beauty around me.

Gandalf stepped forward and spoke with the elf. After a moment we heard a horn and everyone turned to see a group of horses with riders approaching from the bridge we had just crossed. The dwarfs closed ranks and Kili placed me in the middle but due to my height I saw everything, including the curious look the lead elf shot me. When we were surrounded the lead elf dismounted and spoke to Gandalf in a language I did not know. They embraced as friends and soon turned to our close knit group. "My friends," Gandalf began, "This is Lord Elron, lord of Rivendale."

Thorin stepped forward and Elron nodded at him before he spoke. "Thorin, son of Thrain, son of Thror, King Under the Mountain. I knew your grandfather."

"Funny, he made no mention of you." Thorin scoffed. I saw Gandalf shoot a glare at Thorin for his lack of diplomacy but before anything else could be said Elron turned to me.

"Who is this lady who travels with dwarfs?" Lord Elron took a step towards me but was stopped when all the dwarfs, Thorin included raised their weapons. My heart warmed at their protectiveness, even if it was unwarranted.

"My name is Samantha Drakk my Lord." I gave an awkward bow. "I am no lady, just a woman lost from her home. These kind dwarfs were kind enough to save me and allow me to join them on their journey."

"I see." Lord Elron said thoughtfully eyeing me up slowly. "I will have someone see to your injury and provide you with a proper set of clothing for your stay here." Then he continued in the foreign language.

"What did he say?" Gloin shouted shoving forward. "Does he insult us or Miss Drakk?"

"No he does not Master Gloin." Gandalf sighed in exasperation. "He is offering you food."

I giggled as he dwarfs conversed and came to agreement. Of course their stomachs won out and we were escorted inside but soon an elf approached Kili and I, who was still assisting me to walk.

"I will escort Miss Drakk from here on to one of our healers. You may continue with your kin Master Dwarf." The elf said in a lilting voice.

I felt Kili stiffen but quickly cut off his reply. "Thank you sir. Kili I'll be find and will join you all as soon as I can. If I don't you can race down the halls to rescue me. I won't even get mad at you."

Kili thought about it a moment before turning to the elf. "You had better take good care of her or I will find you and make you pay elf." With that Kili handed me to the elf before he hurried off to join his brother and the others.

"I'm sorry about his behaviour Master Elf." I said smiling at my new helper. "They are very protective of me, especially Kili."

My escort only nodded as he lead me down a different hall to a beautifully decorated room with a single bed and a bedside table with a bowl and pitcher of water on it. I saw Lord Elron and Gandalf standing off to the side with their heads together and I smiled at them as I was directed to the bed.

"Lord Elron is the best healer here Miss. Drakk." Gandalf said as they approached me. "It is an honour to be served by him."

"I am gratefully Lord Elron." I nodded. "With you seeing to my ankle I'll be able to continue on with the company."

"We shall see." Was Lord Elron's cryptic reply.

I frowned as he approached me and lifted my ankle. He slipped my shoe off and gently examined my ankle. He took some water and poured it over my ankle chanting in the foreign language again and soon I felt my ankle tingle until suddenly the pain was gone. I smiled and went to stand finding it would take my weight. I laughed and without thought hugged Lord Elron.

His startled gasp brought me back to reality and I sat back down blushing profusely. "I'm sorry for that. I let my joy take over."

"It's understandable child. Now I am told you have a shoulder injury I should look at." I was started by that comment because I had nearly forgotten about the injury due to the face it has stopped hurting me long ago.

"Oh right. Do you need me to lift my shirt?"

"Actually you should remove it if you are alright with that idea." Lord Elron said slowly as he dried his hands off. I did as he asked quickly and when Elron walked behind me I heard him speaking to Gandalf in that language again as he poled and prodded my back. "These stitches can come out now. The wound is fully healed and I see no reason why you cannot continue under Gandalf's watch full eyes." Elron quickly removed the stitches and washed my shoulder. "Mithrendel, if you will follow me I have someone waiting to help Miss Drakk dress. We will see you shortly at dinner."

They left the room and two female elves entered after them carrying a dress and slippers. Without speaking they helped me undress and put the dress on me. As I slipped on the slippers I marveled in the skill behind this dress. It was a pale sea green that drew out my green eyes more and cascaded off my shoulders and the low bust showed off my average cleavage, the sleeves came to a point on the back of my hands and the silk seemed to cling in all the right places. The hem barely brushed the ground and I stood tall feeling a sense of power from the beauty. I felt like a princess in this dress and knew it would cause others to see me that way as well. In short the dress was breath taking and would not help with making Kili keep his distance. I sat down as the elves braided my hair and placed flowers in it.

When they were done I stood and followed them as they lead me to a court yard where Gandalf, Bilbo, Elron, and the dwarfs were. When I stepped into view the dwarfs all stopped picking at the food in front of them and stared at me. Even Bilbo seemed entranced and for a moment I silently cursed Lord Elron on his choice of dress.

Kili rose and walked over to me before bowing and offering me his arm. I curtsied gently like I had seen women do in movies back home and took his arm. He lead me to a seat next to his and helped me to sit down. As he sat next to me I felt his hand brush my thigh there the dress.

"You are truly breathtaking Miss Drakk." Lord Elron said from his place further down at the head of the table. Gandalf and Thorin sat on either side of him, Gandalf nodded while Thorin just stared.

"This dress is most beautiful Lord Elron. I am very grateful for your generosity this evening." I smiled when I saw the food and how the dwarfs were not eating but rather arguing about wither it was food or not. There was no meat but rather salads and not being against such foods I delicately dug in.

While I was eating I heard my name mentioned in regard to the music. My head snapped up and I saw everyone looking at me again. Honestly being the center of attention was beginning to really wear on my nerves.

"Well Miss. Drakk would you care to revel us with a song from your home?" Lord Elron asked.

"If you wish but I don't know if it will be grand enough for such a beautiful place." I stood and walked to where an elf directed me. From here everyone could see me which made me even more nervous. "well here it goes. This is actually a poem I put to music when I was younger." I closed my eyes and stated to hum before I let the words flow out of me.

Across the gently rolling hills,

Beyond high mountain peaks,

Along the shores of distant seas,

There's something my heart seaks.

My heart seaks the hearth,

My feet seek the road,

A soul so divided

Is a terrible load.

My heart longs to rest,

My feet yearn to roam.

Shall I wander the world,

Or stay safe at home?

But there's no peace in wandering

The roads not made for rest.

And footsore fools will never know

What home might suit them best.

My heart seaks the hearth,

My feet seek the road,

A soul so divided

Is a terrible load.

My heart longs to rest,

My feet yearn to roam.

Shall I wander the world,

Or stay safe at home?

But, oh, the things I've seen

The secret paths I've trod.

The hidden corners of the world

Known to none but me and God.

My heart seaks the hearth,

My feet seek the road,

A soul so divided

Is a terrible load.

My heart longs to rest,

My feet yearn to roam.

Shall I wander the world,

Or stay safe at home?

Yes, the world was meant for knowing,

And feet were meant to roam,

But one who's always going

Will never find a home.

My heart seaks the hearth,

My feet seek the road,

A soul so divided

Is a terrible load.

My heart longs to rest,

My feet yearn to roam.

Shall I wander the world,

Or stay safe at home?

Oh, where's the threat that binds me,

The voice that calls me back?

Where's the love that finds me –

And what's the root I lack?

My heart seaks the hearth,

My feet seek the road,

A soul so divided

Is a terrible load.

My heart longs to rest,

My feet yearn to roam.

Shall I wander the world,

Or stay safe at home?

I took a deep breath and opened my eyes slowly. I was greeted by Lord Elron standing at his seat staring me down. He looked to Gandalf and nodded before he turned and left the room. I nearly cried at the rudeness I was just shown. I turned and ran from the room not caring where I ended up or about the tears that now fell freely down my face.

I came to a stop by a waterfall and fell bonelessly to the moss covered ground where I continued to cry. I have no idea how long I stayed laying on the ground crying but I was brought out of my stupor by a pair of warm strong arms wrapping around me. I looked to see who it was and saw Kili had followed me. No longer caring about Thorin and needing comfort I put my head on his chest and wrapped my arms around his body holding on tight.

Kili's one arm held me close but gently and the other stroked my hair even more gently. He said nothing and just held me as the pain washed over my very soul. After some time my tears stopped and I gently pulled back from Kili. In our current position he seemed taller than me and his eyes drew me in closer. My hands rested on his hard chest and I felt his hand move from the back of my head to my chin.

"Splendarr." He whispered. My confused look made him translate. "Beautiful in my language. For even in your tears I cannot help but see the light of beauty shine thru."

I threw everything to the wind at those words and cleaned up until our lips met in a short and tender kiss. His lips were soft and warm and I found myself leaning more fully into his frame. After a few moments I pulled back slightly to get some air and get my bearings back. Even a simple kiss with him had my head spinning. I looked into Kili's eyes and as soon as I did that his lips crashed into mine in a far more demanding and forceful way. His toung darted out and licked my lips asking for entrance. I easily granted it as my hands moved to fist in his hair as his hands moved to pull my frame against his own. I moaned as his hands slid down my back and rested on my hips.

My moan brought me back to reality and I moved my hands back to Kili's chest before gently backing away. "I'm sorry Kili but no matter how good this is I cannot do it. I'm so sorry I lead you on but I need to stop before we do more."

"Alright my beautiful song bird. I'll relent for now. But know I will not give up now that I have had a taste of you. Gandalf did want to see you when you were more composed." As if remembering why I had run out here Kili's grip on me tightened again. "I have never heard a song as beautiful or as perfect for my people. I know Thorin believes so as well. He was very upset with Elron for leaving like that."

I nodded mutely as Kili stood and offered his hand to me. I took it and stood before I brushed my dress down to smoothen it out. I stood straight knowing I had to appear strong for these people. I took Kili's arm when he held it out in a gentlemanly way. After a deep steadying breath I nodded to Kili showing I did appreciate his help and support.

We walked back and into a new room where Gandalf, Lord Elron, and Thorin stood waiting for me. I walked up to them after dropping my hand from Kili's arm and standing straighter. As I approached Thorin looked strained by the sight of Kili escorting me, Gandalf looked like he was trying to be innocent which brought my back up further, and Lord Elron looked troubled. 'Good.' I thought, 'Let him be upset by his actions. I thought elves were supposed to be polite.'

"Miss Drakk. Master Kili." Lord Elron said bowing his head to each of us.

"Kili leave us. Go join the others." Thorin ordered in a tone that left no room for argument.

Kili nodded before stepping in front of me with his back to the others. "I'll wait for you close by. Look for me."

I nodded and waited for Kili to leave before I spoke. "What is it you wanted to see me about? I'm tired and want to go to bed."

"Miss Drakk," Lord Elron began. "First of all I would like to apologise for my rudeness earlier. The reason for my abrupt departure after your beautiful song was to check in on a very pressing mater. One involving you actually. I need to ask you who your parents are?"

"They are just normal people my Lord. Min you the people who I call parents are not my biological parents." I did not acknowledge his apology since I was not ready to do so and when I was greeted by confused looks I sighed. "I was adopted... my parents are not actually my parents."

"What do you know of your real parents?" Gandalf asked. At my confused expression he explained more. "With your unique abilities we want to see if there are more of you out there."

"I don't like thinking about my biological parents. I had been left in a blanket on the door step of a church on a very rainy night as a baby and nearly died from a fever, or so the nuns told me. I have no idea who they are. I was left with a note that said only my name. The nuns hated the first name so they changed it to something they thought was more Christian. They kept my last name however so that if my parents came for me they would find me easier."

"What is your first name?" Lord Elron asked.

"I hate that name. It's so weird." I said aprisenvily.

"We won't use it but we need to know it Miss Drakk." Lord Elron said comely.

"Skarrenruf. My name was Skarrenruf Drakk."

"Sky..." Thorin said just loud enough for everyone to hear. "Sky Dragon."

"What?" now Thorin had my full attention as Gandalf and Lord Elron shot him glares. "What did you say Thorin Oakenshield?"

Sending his own glare at Gandalf and Lord Elron, Thorin answered. "You name is dwarven for Sky Dragon. I think Lord Elron and Gandalf have been trying to figure out if you are a human or a dragon." Thorin sent me a calculating glare. "I think they have all the information they need to say it is true."

"What do you mean Thorin?" I asked my voice barely above a whisper. 'A dragon? I couldn't be a dragon, I was a normal girl, a normal human girl.'

"What Master Thorin is saying Miss Drakk is that we believe you are at least part dragon." Gandalf said slowly. "Your ability to arrive here, your healing, your fighting, even your dream and singing, they all tell us you are a dragon. Even your name, Skarrenrug Drakk, means Sky Dragon in Dwarfish. All of this points to one thing. You are a dragon who found her way home."

"But I can't be. I stammered. "I was normal till I got here then all this stuff started to happen. I am not a dragon. Besides they are scaly and huge, have tails and massive wings. I can't be a dragon; it's just impossible."

"That is why we believe you are half dragon half human." Lord Elron said. "While I was looking at your ankle and shoulder I felt a spell on you. I did some research when I left dinner and what I believe you have on you is a concealment spell. It hides your more dragon traits so you can pass unmolested in any world."

"However your arrival here has weakened the spell and it is falling apart around you and your dragon traits are starting to show." Lord Elron stepped up to my side and placed a hand on my shoulder.

I took a step back to get away from his touch and cast my eyes about for some sign this was a trick. Maybe I was dreaming, this could not be real. I saw nothing but concerned looks again. "For fucks sakes quit looking at me like that! I am not going to break into a thousand pieces, I might crack and hurt you but I'll survive. I do not believe you nor will I ever believe you so we will not talk about this again or let anyone else know. I couldn't bear anyone else looking at me like I'm a monster when I'm not one."

"I have no intention of telling any of my elves." Lord Elron said. Gandalf nodded and Thorin just started a me. When I looked at him he seemed to weight his options before speaking.

"I will not say anything on the condition you stay away from my nephew. If you are a dragon you are not fit to be his wife or lover." My mouth dropped open at the rudeness and bluntness of the request, more demand. I had been trying to stay away from Kili but even I had to admit there was a magnetic attraction between the two of us that I could not explain or fight for long. Suddenly I was very angry and Thorin was going to hear and feel it.

"You Master Dwarf are the most insulting little piece of scum I have ever met." I growled as I stepped toward the offensive little creep. "The way you treat me when I have been nothing but kind and tired so hard to be helpful shows you have no manners and were raised by foul pigs. I am sick and tired of you trying to run my life like an over bearing boar and if you try to tell me one more time what I can and cannot do I will personally ensure you can never have children."

Thorin was glaring even more fiercely not and when he tried to speak I cut him off. "No. You do not get to speak to me anymore Master Dwarf. You lost that right when you continued to insult me no matter what I did. I am not one of your men and you cannot dictate to me who I see. As for Kili, if he had his way I would have already been his lover but since I was following your wishes I stopped him. Now I won't stop him so scream and shout and throw things in a childish tantrum if you want to but I know your company will think less of you for it. So decide now what course you will take, will you tell my secret to everyone and anger me more or will you keep your mouth shut until I find a way home where I belong and want to be? Tell me now so I know what you are made of Master Dwarf."

Thorin sputtered for a moment before looking to Gandalf who frowned at him and Lord Elron who was trying to contain a smirk. Finally Thorin turned to me and spoke. "I will keep your secret but I am saying this now. If I see even a hint of true dragon in you I will kill you myself."

"Agreed. I would want it no other way. Now I'm going to join the others for a little before I get some sleep. Good night." With that I turned on my heel and walked out of the room. Only a little ways down the hall Kili stood staring out into the night. I smiled at the handsomeness of his face, and at how regal he stood, like the prince he was. I quietly approached him and gently slipped my arms around him from behind.

Kili stiffened slightly for a moment before he turned around to face me. Due to our height difference I had to look down while he looked up at me. Kili's brown eyes darted over my face for a sign as to what I wanted. I smiled at him not trusting my voice to not be filled with anger. I leaned down and gently placed my lips on his forehead in a gentle manner.

"Don't kiss me like that." Kili said with a smirk. "You remind me of my mother, without the beard of course. May I dare ask what brought this about?"

"Your uncle insulted me worse than ever before just now and it made me rethink some things." I looked down and to the side. "If you will have me I would like to see where things go with us. I'm tired of fighting everything in this world. I just want to relax and enjoy some parts for once. Will you show me the beautiful and bright side of this world before I return home?"

"I would consider it an honour." Kili said before he reached up and grabbed the back of my head gently before pulling my face to his in a fiery kiss. I kissed him back for all I was worth and held him tighter. I moaned into his mouth and felt my knees buckle as his free hand brushed the small of my back sending shivers down my whole body. Kili held my body close as his lips moved to my neck and throat. My hands made their way to the back of his head and my moans grew louder as Kili nipped and licked my ear.

"Kili." I said breathlessly. "We need to move somewhere more private. I don't care what your uncle thinks but I'd rather not flaunt this in front of him."

"It will have to wait since the others want to see you." Kili smirked and kissed me chastely. "They want to ask about that song and where you heard the poem."

"Certainly." I smirked. "It would be my pleasure. Lead the way good sir."

We walked slowly to rejoin the others and before we did Kili quickly pulled me aside and kissed me possessively again. "Remember they all love you and want you to be happy. If you want to get out of here quickly you will be happy. If you act like you were a minute ago they will badger you all night."

"And just how was I acting earlier?" I asked straightening myself out to hide any evidence of what Kili and I had been doing.

"You were silent the whole way here and the sadness seemed to flow off you in waves. Even sad you are beautiful but I know the others will want you to be happy." Kili held me close to him ruining my effort to smooth my dress out.

"I was silent because I was given some information I am trying to process. " I wanted to confide my fears in Kili but seeing how they were on a mission to slay a dragon I feared once he found out Gandalf and Lord Elron thought me to be a dragon myself Kili might shun me or worse, try to kill me. "I will put my mind at ease for now however and enjoy the night with my troop of dwarfs. Come on, it sounds like we are missing some good fun."

Now some info for those who want it. Skarrenrug Drakk is dwarfish for sky dragon according to a website I found when googleing English to drwavish translations. She has no relation to Smaug just to stop the whispers now. I am not sure if I will be able to finish this story until the third movie comes out as I want to keep in track to that since I have not read the book. I have read a couple other fanfictions that go through to the end of the book and may be able to keep in line with those as guides but I hope the authors stayed as close to the book as possible so that I am not too far off myself. Let me know what you think of the idea of following what other fanfics have done or if I should wait until the movies come out.

Will post soon with another chapter but it may be shorter. Just due to the way the words fell onto the page I like the way it breaks. Love you all ;)