Note: Italics is thoughts, unless specified otherwise i.e flashbacks or visions. / is timeskip


ALEXA'S POV

"Alexa come down here," Nori called from within the cave.

"For the last time, it is a lightsaber. NOT A TORCH!" she screamed, sending the nearby birds flying.

Dwalin grunted in amusement "Well it certainly doesn' look like anythin' I've ever seen lass,"

She sighed, peering up at the Dwarf, "That's because my people have never been to this world before," she admitted ruefully.

Dwalin watched the young woman, eyebrows furrowed in confusion "Wha' do ya mean lass?" Alexa stared at him, wondering if she should tell him or not.

"Mr Dwalin, come here," she called lightly, the Dwarf in question looked at her warily but accepted and brisk-fully walked over, sitting down next to her.

Dwalin glanced at the woman, hands gripping his war hammer, he asked lowly "So?" Sighing once more she began her tale "As you witnessed before Mr Dwalin, I have abilities, abilities I'm sure not even the Wizard has," she noted, looking in the direction of the cave, he nodded thoughtfully.

"Aye, it wa' mighty impressive wha' yer did lass. It wa'-it wa' amazing," he said softly, looking down at his meaty hands as he did so.

Alexa turned her attention back on the burly Dwarf, she hummed lightly "Thank you Mr Dwalin-"

Dwalin raised his hand "Please, jus' Dwalin lass," he said gently.

"Dwalin, I hope I have not scared you or the others off with my abilities. I-I do not want you to be afraid," Alexa admitted, looking away from Dwalin.

Dwalin looked at Alexa astonished "Afraid? Us? Nah way lass, teh entire time I-we were scared ya would get hurt - We're naut afraid of ya or yer abilities lass,"

Alexa looked down relieved beyond relief "Thank you Dwalin… That means a lot,"

After a moment of silence, Alexa glanced at the Dwarf, making eye contact with him as she did, she saw his eyes thick of emotion. "I'm sorry lass, I should no' 'ave doubted ya or yer abilities," he added softly, blushing lightly under her gaze, he lowered his eyes back to his lap.

Alexa watched the blushing Dwarf tenderly;he really is a softie she mused. Bringing her hand down to his, she squeezed it softly. "That's okay Dwalin, I can understand why though - I'm not your typical girl ay?" she laughed lightly, looking at the burly Dwarf - who was fighting a laugh of his own.

Dwalin cast his eyes to her hand upon his, slightly nodding at her words. Alexa stared off at the cave entrance, no sooner as she did Gandalf appeared holding two blades – peering under his lashes, Dwalin saw her staring after the Wizard. He looked at her in understanding.

"Go on then lass," Casting one last look at Dwalin she removed her hand from his slowly,

"Thanks again Dwalin,"

FIRST POV

"Find anything interesting?" I asked Gandalf, he looked down at the two swords.

"Oh, Well Alexa, Thorin found swords forged in Gondolin by the High Elves of the first age," he replied, handing me one as he did.

Pulling the sword from the sheath, it was perfectly balanced weighing very little "And that one?" I ask Gandalf, as I return the sword to its sheath.

Gandalf glanced over at Bilbo "Oh, this one is for Mr Baggins. He shall need it on this journey," I nodded at his words.

"Well, here you go then," I say, handing him back the Elvish sword.

He nods, lips curving up slightly from under his moustache "Very impressive with the Trolls I must say, Alexa. Very impressive,"

I grin looking up at the tall Wizard "Ah yes, it's a good thing trolls are so weak-minded," Frowning slightly I continue "Though that bigger one William wasn't," Gandalf bent over, mouth mere inches from my ear.

"Well, you saved Bilbo and the Dwarves, for that matter. I am sure they are in your debt," he whispered, sending a knowing look at Thorin.

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"Ahem!" Jumping slightly, I peered up at the noise, there in front of me stood Thorin.

"Something you need Thorin?" I ask,

"Uh-no not in particular. I just wanted to say I'm sorry," he said.

At this, I stare at him dead serious. "It's okay Thorin, it happens to the best of us," I say, patting his shoulder, he watched me confused.

"But I promise," I continue, no longer serious but playful.

"I won't tell a soul that the mighty Thorin Oaken-shield was tied up in a sack by Trolls,"

At hearing this Thorin's cheeks began to turn red, "No-no I meant sorry for doubting you," he corrected, coughing slightly.

"That's quite alright Thorin," I say, still grinning at the Dwarf prince. Aha! Still got it!

A Rustling noise sounds from the right of us, effectively breaking my wandering thoughts. "Something's coming," I shout.

"Gandalf-" Bilbo calls weakly out to the Wizard in fear. By now all of the Dwarves were standing together, ready for battle

"Stay together! Hurry now. Arm yourselves!" Gandalf commands

"Thieves! Fire! Murder!" sounds from the trees ahead.

Even though I had proved myself able to hold my own earlier, Dwalin grabbed my hand, pulling me behind him quickly - as he along with Bofur and the rest of the Dwarves made a line of defence, weapons at the ready. Sighing, I watched on behind Dwalin's broad back.Ugh! Why do Dwarves have to be so unbelievably stubborn? Though it's quite endearing, I pondered, smiling at the Dwarf's back.

ALEXA'S POV

Turns out she didn't need to stay behind the Dwarf's defence for long, as an old man on a sleigh pulled by massive rabbits appeared.

"Radagast! Radagast the brown. Ah, what on earth are you doing here?" Gandalf called out to the man.

Wait, Radagast ? Where have I heard that name before... Thinking back to a few days ago Alexa could recall a talk about Wizards. Oh! This must be the Wizard who resides in the forest with animals, she thought, peering down at the rabbits as she did. It certainly explains the rabbits.

Seeing as there was no danger, the Dwarves put down their weapons – though some looked on at the stranger warily. "I was looking for you Gandalf. Something's wrong, something's terribly wrong," mutters Radagast. Well that's just peachy, Alexa thought.

"Yes?" Gandalf replies, frowning slightly. Radagast, however, didn't continue, seemingly losing his train of thought. He continued to open and close his mouth repeatedly, like a fish.

"Oh, just give me a minute. Um, oh I had a thought, and now I've lost it! It was, it was right there, on the tip of my tongue," Radagast mumbled frantically, Gandalf stepped closer to the old Wizard, arm outstretched.

"Oh, it's not a thought at all. It's a silly old-" Radagast informs just as Gandalf reaches into his mouth, pulling out a bug of some kind and placing it in the Wizard's hands.

"Stick insect," he finished, looking gleefully at the bug in his hands

"You've got to be kidding me," I mutter to Nori.

"He had a bug in his mouth? What next a birds nest under his-" As if proving her point, at that moment Radagast lifted his hat, dusting off some dirt as he did. This action showcased a bird's nest along with two bluebirds seated comfortably where his hat once was.

Nori stifled a laugh while Alexa giggled "Well…" she murmured to Nori – and Bofur as he had joined their little circle.

"That would explain the bird shit on his face," she finished, lips turned in a grin, the two Dwarves beside her laugh loudly attracting the attention of the entire company and the two Wizards – shoving them lightly, the two began to cough equally as loud.

"Sorry bout that," Bofur coughed, still grinning.

"Must have been some – ahem – some dust down the er throat," Nori added, coughing as he spoke. Alexa rolled her eyes, way to go, guys, even Ben wouldn't believe that!

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A howl echoed through the woods, breaking the two Wizards from their very long chat. "Was that a wolf? Are there-are there wolves out there?" Bilbo stutters,

"Wolves? No, tha' is not a wolf," Bofur says, with a knowing look.

Alexa knew of a creature with such a howl, it had to be a Warg. She knew it to be true when she glanced at Bofur. At that very moment two Wargs leapt from the forest towards the company. Before they could do any damage, Thorin kills the first one with his new blade while the second is shot down by one of Kili's arrow and finished off by Dwalin's war hammer.

"Warg scouts! Which means an Orc pack is not far behind," yelled Thorin, making his way through the alert company.

"Orc pack?" Bilbo questioned.

Gandalf spun towards Thorin "Who did you tell about your quest beyond your Kin? He commanded.

"No one," Thorin defended, angry at Gandalf's allegation.

"Who did you tell?" Gandalf demanded, louder than before - Alexa stomped towards Gandalf pissed beyond belief.

"He obviously didn't tell anyone you blasted Wizard! But your loud ass fucking shouting just alerted the rest of the pack of our location," she muttered angrily, mere inches from said Wizards face.

"No one I swear! What in Durin's name is going on?" Thorin roared, fed up with the Wizard's accusations.

"You are being hunted," Gandalf replied, quieter than before.

"We have to get out of here," Dwalin grunts,

Alexa nodded with his words "Agreed! Let's get the hell outta here,"

"We can't! We have no ponies, they bolted," Ori called from above. Blast!

"I'll draw them off," Radagast announces to the company, effectively ending the bickering of the frantic company.

"These are Gundabad Wargs. They will outrun you," Gandalf said warily, walking brisk-fully towards Radagast as he did.

"These are Rhosgobel rabbits! I'd like to see them try," Radagast says smugly at Gandalf.Finally! We are leaving before we become dog food, fantastic!

Radagast leaves the company, riding away on a sleigh lead by his rabbits. Oh, this better work, Alexa thought, running side-by-side with Nori and the company. They come to an open field, large rocks sticking out of the ground here and there.

"Well at least we're not completely out in the open," Nori muttered to Alexa quietly, she nodded along with his words, hoping for the best possible outcome of all of this.

Radagast takes his rabbits for a spin, twisting and turning through the dry grass, ducking under rocks. All and all distracting the Wargs and their riders from the company, whilst getting them further and further away from the said company running in the opposite direction.

"Stay together!" Gandalf commands, near the end of the company.

"Move!" Thorin grunts, running at the head of the company towards another massive boulder, the company along with the Wizard follows their leader blindly. Ori picks up the pace from behind Alexa, running past the stopped company.

"Ori, no! Come back!" Thorin shouts, reaching for the young Dwarf and yanking him back behind the rock to safety.

"Come on! Quick!" Gandalf yelled, pulling the Dwarves in the direction to the hidden pass. When Alexa ran over, Gandalf grasped her shoulder tightly to prevent her from moving.

"We are making for The Hidden Pass, lead the Dwarves," he mutters into her ear, she nodded jogging along to catch up to the company.

"Where are you leading us?" Thorin demanded, panting from exhaustion – having just missed the Wizards and Alexa's interaction. Gandalf doesn't reply, opting to follow after the company instead.

The company comes to yet another boulder, however, on this one is a Warg with its rider, sniffing the air as it prowled around. Thorin glanced at Kili, nodding slightly. Kili wrapped his fingers around an arrow, notching it in the bowstring, he breathed out deeply. Moving quickly, he came out from under the boulder and shot at the Warg, hitting it just below its shoulder blade.

The Warg fell screaming towards the company, with its rider tumbling down off the creature. Swiftly Alexa removed her lightsaber from her belt, activated the blade and sliced the foul creature's head clean off; making a dull thud as it hit the earth. The Dwarves, however, were not as quick, the Warg had gotten out several animalistic screeches before they were able to silence the beast. This, in turn, attracted the attention of the rest of the pack.

"Move! Run!" yelled Gandalf, running at the front of the company with Alexa by his side.

"There they are!" Gloin shouts, informing the company of the oncoming Orcs.

"This way! Quickly!" Gandalf commands, disappearing behind a boulder with Alexa.

They skidded down the hole in the ground, Alexa waited at the bottom for the rest – but they did not come. Bilbo and the Dwarves stayed above ground, not noticing the two leave. The Dwarves got out their weapons, while Bilbo stood behind them shivering in fear.

"There's more coming!" Kili shouted face turned away from the company.

"Kili shoot them!" commanded Thorin, fighting off a Warg as he did.

"We're surrounded," Fili yells, watching as the Orcs came closer towards the company, closing their ranks.

"Where are Alexa and Gandalf?" Kili asked the company, shooting down another Warg.

Dwalin looked around, true to his word, Alexa and the Wizard was nowhere to be seen. "He has abandoned us!" Dwalin shouts back, not willing to believe that Alexa had too.

Hearing the bickering from inside the cave, Alexa and Gandalf looked at each other "You've got to be kidding me," Gandalf huffed in reply.

Deciding enough is enough Alexa jumped – using the force of course – to get back up and out of the hole, Gandalf followed close behind. "Over here you idiots!" she screamed.

Gandalf joined her "This way you fools," he yelled, heading back down the passage while Alexa stayed up, just in case.

"Come on, move! Quickly, all of you! Go, Go, GO!" Thorin shouts, standing beside Alexa as each Dwarf ran over to the boulder hiding the secret passage.

"Nine, ten," Gandalf counts below the surface, making sure everyone made it.

"Kili! Run!" Thorin screamed at his nephew. Kili kept shooting, waste of arrows if you ask me, Alexa thought as she watched.

"Come on Kili! We have to go!" she yelled. Finally, Kili turned around, running towards his uncle and the screaming woman. Alexa looked behind Kili for any dangers, her eyes caught an Orc notching its own arrow. This is not our day.

"KILI DUCK!" she screamed, throwing her lightsaber precisely over Kili's lowered head and towards the unexpecting Orc.

Thorin gasped watching as the Orc sliced in two, he looked at Alexa deadpanned "Well how are you going to get it back?" Alexa looked at the Dwarf, smirking she held her hand out towards the field. Within moments her weapon was back in her hands, deactivated.

Thorin looked at her shocked "I-I want one," Alexa scoffed, watching as Kili ran past them in a blur.

"Please Thorin. You would cut your own limb off within seconds of holding it,"

Before he could reply she was down the tunnel. Scoffing himself Thorin followed after the woman – but not before he imitated her voice. "Oh, please Thorin, you would cut your limb off within seconds of holding it," The company stifled their laughter as the Dwarf came down, hearing every word.

At that moment a familiar horn went off, Alexa smiled slightly to herself; I'm coming, Ben. Suddenly an Orc fell into the passage, landing at Thorin's feet. He poked it with his sword, still cautious. Realizing it was dead he turned it over.

"Elves," he muttered angrily, dropping the arrow from his hand.

"I cannot see where teh pathway leads. Do we follow it or no?" Dwalin announced, asking the company.

"Follow it, of course," Bofur replied.

"I think that would be wise," Gandalf agreed, smiling knowingly at Alexa, who followed the Dwarf, eager to see her boy again.