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Chapter 2: Hobbit Home

Thirteen Dwarves and a Hobbit plan to go against a dragon. Has the wizard even thought this whole thing through?

I slowed my horse Talia, a beautiful painted mare. However, she was growing old and I fear this may be our last adventure together. None the les no one should underestimate this girl. As fast as the wind she is and fearless.

Ah, I see the mark!

I dismounted and released the reigns.

"Stay near Talia." I whispered in her ear.

I arrived in front a beautiful hobbit hole. The air it self around this town was peaceful like nothing could ever go wrong here. How could Gandalf persuade the poor hobbit to leave?

I sighed making sure the fabric did not slip from my forehead covering my ears and knocked.

"That would be my friend. Master Baggins, please open the door. She has come a great way." With my hearing, I could hear Gandalf from the other side.

The door slowly opened revealing the hobbit. He looked terrified as if he could hardly stand. What could have happened already?

"My name is Ileana. I am here to keep you safe." I respectfully bowed my head slightly waiting for him to invite me in. After all, it is rude just to barge in like barbarians.

"B-b-Bilbo Baggins at your services, please come in." He moved to the side allowing me to enter. I looked over my surroundings in amaze. Thirteen dwarves stood there staring at me.

"What is the meaning of this Gandalf?" The leader I presumed. Thorin Oakenshield, grandson of the king of Erebor.

Oh, I have heard of him in my travels. Blinded by gold and soon lead to attract the dragon that is there today.

"Thorin this is Ileana. She has the knowledge to get us safely to the mountain and is willing to guard Bilbo." Thorin glared at me judging my appearance.

"How could lowly women help us?" He will regret underestimating me.

My hand quickly grabbed one dagger throwing it toward him only to hit the wall beside his head. Everyone stood still registering what had just happened. I removed my cloak hanging it on the hook.

"Be a good dwarf and grab that for me wouldn't want to be rude and leave my things lying around." I have been around this type before. You have to show what you are worth but not show it all, leave some to the imagination some could say.

The two youngest dwarves looked at each other with eyes glowing with amazement.

"Did you see that? That was amazing." The blonde-haired dwarf said to what I guess his brother.

"Amazing? I missed." At this time Thorin came out of his shock, he growled grabbing the dagger, and threw it toward my feet.

"Show some respect women!" Seething embarrassed most likely. The typical male pride I would have expected from a dwarf.

Gandalf stepped forward defusing anymore fighting.

"So everyone this is Ileana of the forest, a dear friend of mine." Gandalf gestured to me and I bowed.

"This is Kili and Fili." He pointed to the young brothers. Then he pointed to a white bearded dwarf. "Balin, Then there is Dwalin, Oin, Gloin, Ori, Dori, Nori, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur and you already met Thorin Oakenshield the leader of this company." My mind raced with all these names. Never the least, I still smiled and bowed to them.

However, I noticed the leader still glaring at me. "Thorin do not make me an enemy." I warned. "You will have a tough enough time getting to Erebor as is so let us make it a peaceful journey." He just huffed and walked to talk with Gandalf.

"She is of the race of man! She will most likely be killed within seconds! I will not be responsible for her safety or the hobbits for that matter." My eyebrow twitches at the insult but had to ignore them I had to keep this charade up for as long as possible.

Why did I agree to this madness?

A few weeks ago

"No." I am not too fond of dwarves and add a dragon to the mix makes this a party I will not partake in.

"Ileana if this adventure is to succeed we need your help. One of which who has the knowledge of these forests and mountains. It will benefit us greatly." His eyes bore into my blue eyes, was he this desperate? Did he not know what he is asking? He wants me to risk my own life for some dwarves.

"My distaste for dwarves makes me hesitant to risk a broken nail." I was not quiet sure why I dislike dwarves so much, just that deep inside me a feel distaste. The race is too greedy for its own good.

"Ileana! I would not have expected you of all Elves to walk on by while others need help." Gandalf rose to his feet.

"What if this journey unlocks something from your past?" He argued.

That caught my attention. Is that even a possibility? Will it jog something in my mind?

"You said there was a hobbit involved?" A grin slowly appeared on his face as he nodded knowing full while he won.

"Does the poor thing know?" An answer was unnecessary, knowing the old man he has not even asked.

"I will help. But only cause I do not wish a innocent soul to be corrupted by a dwarves greed or worse dead." My things were already packed. I stood waiting for the wizard to join me.

"Oh hold on one moment." He stood in front of me. I noticed fabric in his hand. He tied the fabric around my forehead cover the tips of my ears like a hair band.

"I do not trust the company to be keen on an elf helping out. So you shall be of the race man."

"This will be the last favor Gandalf. You saved my life so I shall risk mine."

Present

"Please sign the contract Lady Ileana." Balin I believed to be his name was handed me the contract.

"I do not need that. Gandalf and I have a prearranged agreement. For future arguments, I do not need or want the treasure. It is tainted." Thorin growled and walked over to me.

"You know nothing!" The fire in his eyes rose. I have heard from others this fearless prince, one that labored like a commoner for his people. Alas, I knew he would fall to the sickness. It was a shame. Another person doomed from the start.

I just waved him off and got comfortable for the night in a comfortable armchair by the fire.

"Bilbo may I have a word." He nodded and sat down by me. Eyes tell a lot of a person, his are screaming. He was terrified but I feel like he is growing bored of this life.

"Why did you sign up for this?" His eyebrows furrowed.

"Miss I have not." I smirked, even though I have not known him more then ten minutes I knew he craved adventure. He will come.

"Of course not, but if you decide to I vow to keep you safe no matter what. Do you understand?" I looked around his home a little from where I sat.

"Mister Baggins you have a lovely home. Now get some sleep. I will watch the dwarves make sure your home still stands."

Alright that's the end of chapter two! Thank you everyone that reviewed/followed/favorite. Please comment I want to know what you think. It makes me want to write more when I get them!

The next chapter will have a special POV. Shhhhhh it's a surprise.

Oh almost forgot. She is ruder and more confident then most Elves. She is Sindarian, even if she does not remember. If you do not know, they are more known to be reckless and a little more on the wild side.