The next few days seemed rather uneventful. Saphira got in some more sparing lessons, or duels really, with a few of the dwarves because Thorin still didn't believe she could handle herself in a fight. It wasn't until Saphira beat Kili and warned all of them she could break his arm with ease Thorin put a stop to the fights, which was good because Saphira was getting sick of trying to prove herself all the time. You'd think a sword, a bow and a unicorn was actually enough to convince the stubborn dwarf. Does he trust Saphira more? Some, but not a lot. Saphira would put her life down to protect some of the dwarves honestly. But today the weather was in for a turn of mood. Saphira felt it through her veins the morning they had awoke and she was glad, rain was always a good thing. When the rain did pour down, Saphira was the only one not miserable in the cool weather. She was extremely happy about it. She did feel sorry for Bilbo who had no coat to help keep his skin, clothes and hair dry.
"Here, Mister Gandalf can't you do something about this deluge?" Dori demands loudly, clearly sick of the weather already.
"It is raining master dwarf, and it will continue to rain until the rain is done," Gandalf replied, shaking his head irritated by the dwarf's question. He turns to look at him who rolled his eyes. "If you wish to change the weather of the world you should find yourself another wizard."
"Are there any?" Bilbo asks curiously, trying to lighten the mood.
"What?"
"Other wizards?"
"There are five of us," Gandalf replied with a smile. "The greatest of our order is Saruman, the White. Then there are the two Blue wizards…Do you know I've quite forgotten their names."
"And who is the fifth?" Bilbo presses, his face full of interest.
"Well, that would be Radagast the Brown," Gandalf replies.
"Is he a great wizard? Or more like you?" Saphira chuckled softly, seeing Gandalf slightly offended by the question.
"I think he's a very good wizard, in his own way," Gandalf explain gently. "He's a gentle soul who prefers the company of animals to others. He keeps a watchful eye over the vast forest lands of the world. And a good thing too, for always evil will look to find a foothold in this world."

Saphira smiled. "Sounds like a nice wizard to get to know."
"Really? Why do you say that?" Fili asks in surprise.
"Because I prefer the company of animals to others myself," Saphira explained, leaning down and hugging Alastor's neck. "No other soul in this world has a kinder heart then an animal."
"Why did you come on this quest if you prefer the unicorns to people?" Thorin asks loudly.
Saphira sat up, not surprised by the question Thorin had asked. "Because Gandalf had asked nicely," She replied with a smile. "It's not every day I get to go on an adventure."
Gandalf chuckled softly. "Don't be fooled though, she has the temper of a dragoness when she wants to be."
"Yeah, like sneaking up on a girl who's been out for a whole day," Saphira replied, playfully folding her arms.
"Is that why you have that mark on your shoulder?" Thorin asked bluntly.
Saphira looked startled, so did Balin and Gandalf. "I'm sorry?"
"You know what I speak of Saphira," Thorin said softly. "The mark on your left shoulder is a dragon is it not?"
"Well, yes it is," Saphira said slowly, pulling the sleeve down to show the dwarves. "But it has birds flying from the wings. It's just a tattoo."
"It's beautiful," Kili compliments.
Saphira smiled, flattered by the compliment. "Thank Kili, although it is ironic coming from a dwarf."
"What do you mean?"
"You hate dragons' right?" The dwarves nod slowly. "So you feel quite safe with me even though I bear the mark of a dragon."
"It's not Smaug Saphira," Thorin explains. "Is it were a mark of Smaug, then I would be far more troubled."
Saphira was very grateful. The reactions of the dwarves surprised her and that made her trust them a whole lot more. Maybe she could definitely get used to the dwarves. But then, there was the prophecy foretelling they will disown her after she's given the gift of life. Saphira had yet to figure that out, she knew Thorin was somehow involved with that though.