Thorin looked at the babe that Gandalf held curiously. However it was Dwalin who asked, "So why do you have the babe? Why is she not with her family?"

Gandalf puffed on his pipe a few seconds before sighing heavily. "Her name is Arva. An I brought her here to be safe from her family. Her father's name is Poseidon. I don't know her mother's name but it is safe to assume that her mother is dead. An her father would not have sent her away if he was able to protect her."

"Why was she in such danger Gandalf? What was so bad that her own father was unable to protect her?" Balin asked

Gandalf looked at them all seriously "I must have your word that what im about to say will not be shared outside these walls."

Thorin looked at Dwalin and Balin before nodding "You have my word Gandalf."

Gandalf seemed to relax slightly before saying,"Let me tell you a story...In another Realm there are three Brothers. Zeus, Poseidon and Hades..."

Thorin listened as Gandalf wove an incredible tale of how the three brothers, after a great war that had involved their demi-god children. Had taken a vow to not sire anymore demi-gods. And apparently Poseidon had broken that vow. So to save his only daughter from his brother's wrath. Poseidon enlisted the help of the Goddess Hecate who opened a portal between their two worlds, and gave Arva to Gandalf so he might find her a family. As Gandalf finished his tale Thorin remained quiet.

Gandalf watched Thorin carefully, both Balin and Dwalin seemed to take him at his word that what he said was true. Thorin however merely stood and approached him. Gandalf watched him curiously as Thorin looked down at Arva. Arva looked up at him her wide sapphire blue eyes shining. Gandalf smiled softly as he saw Thorin relax than smile before he slowly reached forward hesitating slightly. Gandalf said nothing as Thorin finally reached forward and picked up Arva. Balin and Dwalin looked at each other and smiled.

"Did her Father send her with anything?" Thorin asked as he nodded at the small chest that Gandalf had placed next to him.

"Yes he sent her with things he knew she would need in the future." At Thorin's raised eyebrows gandalf picked up the chest and opened it before taking out the two twin daggers, along with the leather vambraces and greaves. the bottom of the chrst he noticed was filled with pearls and other gems and minerals that could be found in the sea. All three Dwarves eyes widened as they saw the Mithiril daggers, inlaid in each hilt was a black pearl. Dwalin being a weapons master picked up one of the daggers and examined it intently before saying "The craftsmanship on these daggers are flawless, whoever made them was a very talented bladesmith."

Thorin however was currently staring at Arva who had fallenasleep in his arms with one small hand grasping one of his braids. Balin looked at Thorin slyly before commenting to Dwalin " I'm sure we could find a dwarrowdam willing to take in the wee lass." At his words Thorin stiffened, "No. We will not be finding her a home " He rumbled

Gandalf looked startled at Thorin's sudden statement before saying "Why whatever do you mean Thorin? Surely you are not going to abandon the poor child!" Thorin growled only to stop as Arva shifted in his arms her face scrunched up before she relaxed again.

"We will not be needing to find her a home, because I will give her one. I'm sure Fili and Kili will enjoy having a sister to look after." Thorin than turned his attention back to Arva rocking her slightly. He never noticed the twinkle in Gandalf's eyes or the smiles on both Balin and Dwalin's faces.

Hey sorry it took so long to update! Please R&R! I love to hear from ya'll! Any ideas on Fili and Kili's reactions?