Savior from another world 3
Ameariah moved to hide behind Gandalf's tall figure as Bilbo went to open the door. Then an imposing dwarf with the aid of authority walked in, the room silent with respect. "Gandalf, I thought you said this place would be easy to find... I nearly lost my way... Twice. I would still be wondering if not for that mark on the door." said Thorin making Bilbo quickly reply "Mark? There is no mark on that door! It was painted a week ago!" Gandalf's lips upturned slightly before replying "There is a mark on that door, I put it there myself! Now Bilbo Baggins let me introduce to the leader of this company, Thorin Oakenshield."
Ameariah continued to watch but hid in the shadows of the halls, silently observing if the dwarf that just entered was worthy of saving from his fate. "Tell me master Baggins, have you done much fighting? Axe or sword what is your weapon of choice?" said Thorin making Bilbo look utterly bewildered and reply "Uh... Well... I do have some skill at conquers if you must know... But I don't see how that is relevant." Thorin chuckled before saying "I thought as much, you look more like a grocer than a burglar." this earned multiple chuckles from all those around him, making Ameariah frown in aggravation and step forward. "Excuse me, but I don't believe insulting our host is a kingly thing to do Mister Oakenshield." he impassive tone made everyone cautiously turn to her warily, even Fili and Kili looked at her with caution.
Thorin however, was not impressed that a woman was within their midst. He instantly barked "Who are you!?" Bilbo flinched along with the two Durin brothers, however, to everyone's surprise Ameariah did not. She opened her mouth to respond when Gandalf spoke up "This Thorin is Ameariah, she is a friend of mine and will be great help to us on this quest." Now all the dwarves were staring at the wizard with expressions of shock, horror and anger. Thorin audibly scoffs "I will not allow some human female to come on this quest.. She is far to small and weak to defend herself!" he spat making her eyes narrow while Fili and Kili both looked to each other with concern. "Erm uncle I really dont think you have given her a chance to-" started Fili diplomatically only to get cut off by his uncle raising his hand in silence. "the wild is no place for people who cannot fight nor fend for themselves." added Dwalin gazing between Ameariah and Bilbo with distaste.
Ameariah growled her annoyance flaring before she reacted likely she usually would and pulled her knife from her belt and with a flash sent it flying. Dwalin tensed as it landed a centimeter from a hairs width from his left ear. Everyone instantly fell silent, Thorin, Gloin, and Dwalin giving her the worst glares of all. "Now that I have all of you stubborn dwarves attention, LISTEN UP! I am not weak, I may be a women but that does not mean I am helpless. I have been trained in self defense and have several knife techniques that I am very good at. Evidence by mister Dwalin's glare here. I won't be a burden but I will put anyone who challenges me because I am a women in his place. I know the importance of this quest and I will give my all to see that someone from the line of Durin is sitting on the throne of Erebor."
The dwarves just stood there impassive, looking at Thorin who had clenched his jaw as his glare met hers. "Uncle she did save our lives." Chipped in Fili and Kili at the same time. Thorin huffed and spun on his heel moving into the kitchen, followed quickly by the rest of his kin. Gandalf looked down at Ameariah with a smile "It would appear my dear, that you have been reluctantly accepted into this company. Try not to antagonize Thorin tho." Ameariah pursed her lips before uncrossing her arms, and reluctantly nodding. "If he stops being a pompuss stubborn dwarf, I will keep my thoughts to myself. Until then, be prepared for a battle of wits." she said as she nonchalantly passed him and entered the dining room.
"What of the meeting? Were they all there?" asked Dwalin as Thorin tucked in some stew. Thorin remained impassive as he replied "Aye, envoys from all seven kingdoms." Waves of relief washed through the gazes of the dwarves before Balin asked "Is Dain with us?" Thorin's face grew grim making Ameariah sigh as she knew what was going to be said next "They will not come, they say this is our quest and ours alone." Ameariah left the room and decided that she needed to go to the market as soon as possible to get some more clothing and supplies... Even some currency from this place would be a good idea.
She grabbed her duffle bag from the corner she had left it and went to Bilbo's study where she found a small sofa. She pulled out her jacket from the duffle and got comfortable, the sounds of the dwarves singing "Misty Mountain" helping her drift off to sleep. Morning came far too early for her liking especially when she knew she had to wake up at the crack of dawn to get any required supplies for this quest. Ameariah shrugged on her duffle bag strap and quietly exited the hobbit hole.
It was about forty five minutes later that Fili and Kili saw her walking back up the road to the house. "Ah there you are Lady Ameariah." Started Fili "We had thought we'd scared you off." finished Kili with a smirk. Ameariah laughed hauling her duffle bag and a smaller satchel that she managed to stuff two pairs of clothes and a extra pair of knee high sturdy boots in. "It takes more than a bunch of dwarves to scare me off." she stated before moving to stand behind the two of them. "We don't have a pony for you, Uncle wants you to ride with one of us." said Fili smiling alongside his brother. "You get to choose." stated Kili making Ameariah smile "Oh dear... I have to choose between the two heirs of Durin? Well this is simply too hard." she said in amusement watching as both brothers smiled in pride.
"How about I ride with Fili today and Kili tomorrow? We can continue to switch off after that?" she suggested carefully, inwardly growling at the fact that she must choose between the two. Both brothers simultaneously turned to each other and then back at her before saying at the same time "Of course, my lady." they bowed dramatically making Ameariah roll her eyes and hand Fili her bags. All the dwarves mounted along with Gandalf and it was at this point that Ameariah realized that Bilbo wasn't in the group. 'He will join us later.' she reminded herself as she wrapped her arms around Fili as the pony began trotting forward.
About two hours later
Ameariah was chatting happily with Fili and Kili "Do you think Mister Baggins will show up? The others are betting that he won't." asked Kili looking at her with a raised eyebrow. "Of course he will show up, I wager that he will have joined us by nightfall latest." Replied Ameariah tossing him a small pouch of gold coins. Both Durin heirs looked at her in a peculiar manner before Fili asked "Do you really stake so much on a hobbit?" Ameariah smiled reassuringly at the two Durin heirs and passed him half her bag of coins. Fili reluctantly pocketed the coins and changed the subject "So how did you convince Gandalf to help you talk Uncle Thorin into coming with us?" asked Kili bringing her attention to her opposite side. Ameariah just shrugged and replied "I just told him my story, he was quite eager to have me join this quest after that."
At one point that morning Bofur decided to inquire as to what the strange weapon on her thigh was, this brought forth great tales from Fili and Kili as to what they saw it do. "One shot from it brought four Orcs to their knees dead..." exclaimed Kili "Aye she saved our lives and it only took two shots to kill a whole horde of Orcs." agreed Fili making Anya laugh in amusement as the other dwarves (Dwalin and Thorin excluded) listed with rapt attention. "Come now lads, don't you think that's a bit of an exaggeration?" asked Balin eyeing them in disbelief. The siblings however shook their heads in disagreement "No exaggeration Mister Balin I assure you. Come Ameariah perhaps a demonstration will put us in the right?" said Kili with a smile making her sigh. Ameariah was about to reply when far off shouting distracted her "Wait!... Wait!..." everyone turned to see a hobbit running after them waving what looked like a contract at them. "Halt!" Ordered Thorin from the front, everyone rushed to pull their ponies to a stop as Bilbo got closer. "I signed it! I signed it." he said breathlessly as he moved to pass the contract to Balin. Balin looked at him and then looked at the signed contract before smiling and replying " Welcome to the company of Thorin Oakenshield Master Baggins."
-Authors Note- I am so so so sorry for the long waits between updates. I am now working and will be going to school soon. Please be patient and I will have updates up as soon as they are written. Thank you for reading - PiratePrincess16-