Walking through the market buying some food, I thought about all that has happened to me. It's been almost a month since I've stayed with Bilbo, I can't really do anything until Gandalf comes to talk about the adventure. I think he can explain why and more importantly for the matter how I got here. Hopefully he comes soon I don't want to be waiting for who knows how long. Please don't let it be years, I'll be an old woman by then. There is definitely no way I would be able to come, lucky for Bilbo he'll still look somewhat the same.
He really is a nice person along with the rest of the shire they're so welcoming unlike most people in the city I used to live in. I remember during my first week here I was basically crying my eyes out every now and then when I realized that all of this was real when I had woken up. Bilbo did his best to try to cheer me up introducing me to some other hobbits in the hopes of taking my mind off my family. I wonder what everyone back at home is thinking, I was supposed to call mom and dad when I finished unpacking all of my things and I promised Jasmin that I would meet her at the café on Saturday to go shopping. They must be freaking out right about now, calling the police and everything. Even if I do make it back they're going to think I'm crazy, a girl who puzzlingly disappears and then reappears talking about living in a world that's based off a book. What in the world am I going to do?
After paying for the bread I began to walk off toward the house. Tell Bilbo I said hello! I will miss Isabell! The weather is so nice today singing to myself as I walked along the path picking a few flowers here and there. Sounds like Bilbo is talking to someone, I wonder who? Stopping by a tree to hear more of the conversation.
I'm terribly sorry but I will not go on an adventure sir, why would a hobbit go on an adventure? I'm busy at the moment so goodbye. Hearing Bilbo shut the door mighty quickly I say at that last part laughing silently to myself. Wait a second he said adventure, then that must mean its Gandalf! Seeing him walking down the path towards me I jumped right in front of him blocking his path.
Gandalf, you don't know how relieved I am to see you, we need to talk. Well hello there miss, what is so important that you need to talk to me. I'm not from this world. Hmm.., well that is a very serious matter indeed, if you're not from this world then where did you come from? I'm from a planet called earth. I've heard a few stories about people coming from different worlds but that my dear was a very long time ago. How did you get here? You know I'm not too sure as to how I got here, I had found a key in the attic of my house that I just moved into. After using that key in this weird door that was partly hidden, there a flash of light and now I'm here. That's interesting, he said, Gandalf held a look of puzzlement after hearing my story. I will surely look into that matter my dear, but right now I am busy at the moment with an adventure.
Oh I know all about that, in my world all of this is just part of a book that a guy had written many years ago. That's why I was so freaked out when I got here, now I'm staying with Bilbo. Who is this man who wrote a book about our adventure? His name is J R Tolkien. I have never heard of that name before but it's possible he may have held the power to see the future. Wait a second, dude you're telling me that he might possibly be a seer! Yes indeed miss…? Forgive me, I realized I never got your name. Oh it's Arianna but most people call me Ari. Well the fact that you are here may mean that you are meant to be here to change something miss Arianna. Should I tell the others then? I think that would be for the best instead of keeping it a secret. I should be on my way, he started walking down the path again, and I'll see you and Mr. Baggins in a few hours. Okay, I said as I began to walk toward the house.
It was late in the evening, Bilbo and I were just about to eat when there was a knock at the door. I tried to hide my smile as Bilbo began to get up.
I wonder who it could be. I'll get the door, he mentioned. I finally get to meet the dwarves, slowing starting to stand as I heard the familiar at your service being said. Dwalin at your service Mrs. Baggins he said as he came into to the room to see me standing by the table. I'm not married to Bilbo, I'm just a friend who's staying here right now, but it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ari. Well, at your service miss Ari. He sat down in Bilbo's chair and began to eat. Is there any chance I could have some more food and something to drink? Not a problem, I said to him as I went into the kitchen to get more. It's a good thing I went to the market today or else we would've been short on food. Coming back I saw that Balin had entered the room and was currently talking with Dwalin.
Poor Bilbo the look on his face right now. Hearing another knock he rushed back to the door. I went to stand in the hallway to see the faces of the next two dwarves. I am silently screaming on the inside at their appearance. They are so much hotter in person, I think I might faint.
Kili and Fili at your service Mr. Baggins. I'm sorry but you have the wrong place. Bilbo tried to shut the door but was stopped by Fili who pushed the door open again. Are you sure? It hasn't been canceled has it? What? Nothing has been canceled. Then that must mean we're at the right place the two dwarves walked into the hall and handed Bilbo their stuff. Careful with those they're sharp.
Oh no they've seen me, girl you need to act calm.
Kili and Fili at your service Mrs. Baggins. I'm not married to Bilbo. At that sentence there was a visible change in their faces. Kili was definitely smirking at that comment. Well since you're not married Miss, what is your name? It's Ari. We're at your service miss Ari. They walked into the room to greet the others. Another knock came, soon after more dwarves came falling in after along with Gandalf. What is all of this Gandalf? I already told you Bilbo I would be back later with some more guests.
I should go and bring more food while everyone is talking.
Why do the plates always have to be so high up in the cabinets? Standing on the tips of my toes trying to reach the very top shelf. Whose idea was it to make cabinets so tall anyway?
You need any help with that miss Ari. You can just call me Ari and yes that would be very helpful. Grabbing the few plates that I managed to grab before moving out the way and turning to see who volunteered to help me. Great, of all the dwarves it had to be Kili didn't it. You don't look like a hobbit, but instead more like a dwarf. Why are you here in the shire? I was pretty much lost, when I happened to bumped into Bilbo, so he allowed me stay with him. Also I'm not a hobbit or a dwarf, I'm human. Then why do you look so small aren't humans supposed to much taller. I don't know why I'm so small, saying to him as I walked into the other room.
No please don't put your feet there, it was my mother's. It seems like Bilbo was still running around worriedly fusing about something one of those guys did. Bilbo you might just want to give that up. Ay the lass is right Mr. Baggins. Everyone started to gather around the table.
There you are Ari, you should meet the rest of the dwarves, as Gandalf brought me over to the front of the table so I could see everyone's faces. This is Balin, Dwalin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Dori, Ori, Nori, Gloin, Oin, Kili and Fili. Everyone this is Bilbo Baggins and his friend Arianna. You all could just call me Ari.
I have to say it was pretty loud the entire time we were eating. You have to grab what you can before they take it all or else you'll be left hungry. That axe stuck in Bifur's head is creepy. Hey Bilbo what should we do with our plates. You can just put them in the kitchen. Never mind that Dwalin throw it over here.
Chip the glasses and crack the plates
Blunt the knives and bend the forks
That's what Bilbo Baggins hate
I can't help but laugh at the scene in front of me. Plates flying here and there into the kitchen all while Bilbo was pacing everywhere hoping that nothing got broken. It seems like so much fun, I'll throw my plate. Bombur catch this, which he thankfully did. Ari! Sorry Bilbo I just had to do it once. Don't fret about me catching anything, because I won't. I can't catch whatsoever. If all those plates came to me before going into the kitchen you would've ended up with just a pile of broken plates, with maybe 2 unbroken ones.
That's what Bilbo Baggins hate
There was a knock. He has finally arrived. Who's arrived, Bilbo asked.
The door opens and in comes walking in Thorin. I have to say he's not that bad-looking but that glare, it feels like he's sending ice, cold daggers right at you. I thought you said this place was easy to find. It is, there is a mark on the door. What mark? There is no mark on my door. I put that mark there.
Bilbo, Arianna I would like you to meet the leader of this group, Thorin Oakenshield. Hello Mr. Baggins I suppose you have some experience in weapons. Weapons? What is all of this about? We are in need of a hobbit for an adventure that we are going on to reclaim Erebor. Why do you need me? So you can steal the arkenstone that is being guarded by Smaug, someone fast on their feet like you should be able to do this easily. Smaug, you mean that horrible dragon that had destroyed so many towns, you want me to steal something from him!
Yes, indeed all you have to do is get past his fire that can burn you into a crisp. He can shot blazing balls of fire straight at you, with you being fast and all, you might only get a few hairs on your head singed. Seeing Bilbo starting to turn white as they began to describe the fury of Smaug, I raced over to him just in time to catch him as he fainted. You all tone it down on the description. Bilbo you okay? After a few seconds he started to come back around. Yes, I'm fine. That's good.
I assure you Mrs. Baggins depending on how it goes, Mr. Baggins will be fine once this adventure is over and is able to come home, said Thorin. Don't call me Mrs. Baggins, I'm just a friend of Bilbo's, and I'm not married whatsoever. Then why are you here? To go on that quest of course. Preposterous, a woman going on a quest like this, you're way too weak, you'll only get in the way. Well excuse me for being a woman. I'm not that weak, I can take care of myself. You are not coming. Yes I am. No you're not and what I say is final. I don't care what you say.
Before you two argue any more, I going have to agree with Ari, Thorin. She is meant to be on this quest, said Gandalf. What do you mean by that? It's probably a good time to tell them Ari.
Oh, okay, well you see I'm kind of not from this world. I'm from a world called Earth and where I come from Middle Earth and you're quest to save Erebor is actually part of a book. Long story short I found a key that sort of transported me here, where I met Bilbo.
Seriously, you're from another world? Yep, sorry I didn't tell you sooner Bilbo. It just that I wanted to talk with Gandalf over this first before telling anyone else. No it's okay, I understand. So that explains why you said you were human.
Since Ari was transported here, I think she may be very valuable to our journey, said Gandalf. I guess because of that miss Ari can come but if she becomes dependent on us saving her than she must leave the group. I won't. I walked off to go clean the dishes that were all stacked in the sink. The others went back to talking to Bilbo about the quest to see if he would join. By the time I was putting the last few plates up Thorin started to sing.
Far over the misty mountains cold
To dungeons deep, and caverns old
We must away ere break of day
To seek the pale enchanted gold.
The dwarves of yore made mighty spells,
While hammers fell like ringing bells
In places deep, where dark things sleep,
In hollow halls beneath the fells.
For ancient king and elvish lord,
There many a gleaming golden hoard
They shaped and wrought, and light they caught
To hide in gems on hilt of sword.
On silver necklaces they strung
The flowering stars, on crowns they hung
The dragon-fire, in twisted wire
They meshed the light of moon and sun.
Remembering how the rest of the song went, I began to sing.
Far over the misty mountains cold
To dungeons deep and caverns old
We must away, ere break of day,
To claim our long-forgotten gold.
Goblets they carved there for themselves
And harps of gold; where no man delves
There lay they long, and many a song
Was sung unheard by men or elves.
The pines were roaring on the height,
The winds were moaning in the night.
The fire was red, it flaming spread;
The trees like torches blazed with light.
The bells were ringing in the dale
And men looked up with faces pale;
Then dragon's ire more fierce than fire
Laid low their towers and houses frail.
The mountain smoked beneath the moon;
The dwarves, they heard the tramp of doom.
They fled their hall to dying fall
Beneath his feet, beneath the moon.
Far over the misty mountains grim
To dungeons deep and caverns dim
We must away, ere break of day,
To win our harps and gold from him!
You're singing is beautiful Ari, Fili came walking into the kitchen along with Kili. You two actually heard that. Yes and it was amazing might I say, the others that are close by probably heard your voice too. You sing a lot. Not really, I just sing to myself mainly. You should sing more. Will you tell us about your world? Nah, maybe tomorrow, I think I'll go and sleep.