Hana awoke with a start, nightmares had plagued her sleep once again. She made her way to the balcony, she stood there, over looking the trees and the river's whisper and the crickets lament. Her nerves were starting to settle, but no sooner did they flare up when she felt the presence of someone near. She continued her glance to the forest as she spoke," Bilbo you do not have to stay in the shadows, you may come out and join me if you wish." Hana smiled a little when she heard a gasp arise from the hobbit, and she then heard his feet scurry towards her," How did you know I was there?" hana chuckled," The question is not how did I know you were here, the question is, why are you here." Bilbo turned his glance down," Thorin seems to think the same thing." Hana could hear the sadness in his voice," I did not mean that, I meant why are you on the balcony." he looked up slightly relieved," Oh, well I um," He looked down and sighed," I was just thinking." Hana waited for him to finish, but he never did. Bilbo glanced over at Hana," Why are you here Miss Hana?" She looked down, her nightmares replaying again in her mind," Couldn't sleep is all, nothing more." The images of her nightmare played through her mind. They weren't nightmares however, but memories. Bilbo was studying her, wondering if she would speak to him about what was troubling her. But to no avail when Hana sighed, and glanced down again, as she spoke," master Thorin, I do not like it when others eavesdrop." Bilbo turned his head, and was shocked. How did she know he was there? I didn't even hear him. Bilbo heard a low grumble as Thorin began to speak," I would like to speak to you Hana," He glanced at Bilbo," Alone." She turned around, and chuckled," Very well," She glanced at Bilbo," Thank you for your company, it was quite comforting." Bilbo smiled," No problem at all, Miss Hana." and Bilbo took his leave from the balcony. Hana Turned towards the wall of the balcony again," What is it you wish to speak to me about?" She felt his presence next to her as he sighed," I would like to apologize for earlier, I should not have asked you to stay, nor should I have taken that tone with you." She shook her head," I should not have spoken to you in such a manner, you are a king after all." Thorin turned his gaze to her," Was that an apology, Miss Hana?" She scoffed," I guess it was, although it would be wise not to grow accustomed to it." He chuckled,"I wouldn't think otherwise." She stared at the moon, and started twisting the necklace," Is that all master Thorin?" he thought for a moment, he then realized she was the only one of his company he did not know, aside from Bilbo."Actually, no." She sighed," Very well, continue." He shook his head," Where do you hail from?"
" The West"
" Now you are being a bit vague," He watched her movements, they were stiff, but her face held no emotion," Why does your past hurt you so?" She turned her head, and he thought he saw fire in them and pain," My past is my past no one else's, " she turned her head towards the tree line," I would like some silence now, please leave me be." Thorin watched her expressions, and body language, then he remembered her eyes, the fire, and the pain, he had seen that before, it was all to familiar. he decided he was going to get some answers, and he knew who to get them from.

Gandalf was puffing on his pipe, when balin sat beside him," Hello old friend, how fairs your evening?" Gandalf chuckled," It fairs well, one thing plagues my mind." Balin shakes his head in understanding," If it is what I think, I understand."
"You know of her lineage then"
"Aye, I know, her father and I were close friends, and her mother was a sight." Gandalf shook his head and Balin continued," Her mark bares more power then King Stian's did." Gandalf chuckled," Then you know of king stain's intentions, before he,"Balin spoke," Aye I know, King Thror was not against it either." Balin gave Gandalf a sideways glance," Does she know?" Gandalf almost swallowed his pipe,"Gracious no, I am still here am I not." Balin laughed," Aye, But why would that upset her so?"
"Could you imagine, telling such a headstrong, stubborn dwarf that she was betrothed to Thorin, and have no say in the matter." Balin chortled," Oh aye, and her being Halana"s daughter at that, you would do best to keep silent for now." Gandalf sat back, and he spoke," What of Thorin? Does he know?"
"Aye he knew."
"What do you mean?"
" Since the massacre of the great kingdom of the Black mountain he thought them all dead."
"Did he know her name?"
"Ah, now that he did not know." Suddenly a deep voice cut through their conversation," Gandalf may I have a word?" Gandalf sighed and rose and looked at Balin," Excuse me, but it seems I am needed." Gandalf followed after Thorin.

Thorin stopped when he reached the edge of the fountain," Gandalf, how do you know miss Hana?" Gandalf sat at the edge of the fountain, and puffed on his pipe," I know her because I know her, master dwarf." Thorin was glaring at Gandalf,"Would you care to elaborate?"
"I'm sorry Thorin, but I can not."
"Why?" Asked Thorin slightly angry and agitated."If Hana wanted you to know her past, then she would have told you."
"I can not travel with someone I do not know, and can not trust."
"And she cannot trust someone with her past until he has earned her respect!" Thorin grew angry," I do not need to earn her respect she needs to earn mine, I am her king! She needs to learn that!"
"She does not believe you are her king, and neither do I. She has earned her respect, while you have not." Thorin glared at his feet, because he knew that he had been beaten, but he wasn't going to admit it. Gandalf was right, he doesn't trust her, and she doesn't trust him. He was looking up now," I will not say I agree with you, but I will attempt to earn her trust." Thorin sighed,"She has earned the trust of the Company and I." Gandalf nodded," She just takes time, it took me years for her to speak to me as she does." Gandalf sighed, and continued on with a different subject," Thorin, in the morning when you depart, wait for me in the mountains, do not go any further until I get there."
"You aren't leaving with us?"
"I should believe not, since Lord Elrond has learned of our desires, and you require a distraction." Thorin nodded,"We shall, if time permits." Gandalf glared and Thorin scoffed,"We are already behind as it is Gandalf, we cannot afford anymore delays." Gandalf sighed,"Wait for me." THorin huffed and walked away. AS he was walking away, Balin appeared and Gandalf spoke," It is frightful how alike they are." Balin laughed ," Why is that, Gandalf?"
"When they argue, the more likely it will become deadly." Balin chortled, "oh aye, I can see that." Balin patted Gandalf on the back, and the two set off for the night.

Hana did not return to her room to slumber. She sat upon her sheets as she pondered what Galadriel said

"I do not wish to upset you my dear but,"
"I understand, I have known for quite sometime, and I think I have come to accept it."
"You are far from accepting it." Hana stared at her blankly as she continued," You feel something in your heart, although you do not admit it."
"I do not know how I feel, honestly. Death is the only way I feel that can actually ease this." Hana looked down,"And I feel that death is the only thing I deserve."
"You can reverse the curse."
" There is no way, it was permanent, wasn't it?" Galadriel nodded her head,"No child, it's not."
"How can it be taken away?" Hana was hopeful, but her hope was lost, as her father's face reclaimed her vision, Galadriel spoke," You must kill the one who brought the blood dragon to your kingdom, the one who killed your father."
"That's impossible, he has ling since been dead, Oakenshield slew him." Galadriel glanced down" So it would seem."
 " I will Never get the chance to redeem myself in my father's eyes."
"You already Have my dear."
"My father was murdered, and I just stood there and watched helpless." At that moment Thorin arrived, and she said these words to me,"Your father would be proud of you, My Lady Hana."

As she sat in her room, she heard a slight knock on the door, She got up angrily and went towards the door," Whoever is at that door have best have a grand explanation for wh-" She opened the door, only to find Thorin standing there,"Oakenshield. What brings you here?"
"Might I come in?"
"You may, but it doesn't mean I will let you." He glared at Hana," I would like to speak with you." She sighed," You may enter." She gestured to a chair in the corner of the room. He sat there as she sat on her bed.," What is it you wished to speak to me about?" He coughed as he sat up," First of all I would like to apologize for upsetting you earlier, for it was not my intentions."
"And what were your intentions, master dwarf?" he sighed again as he tried to explain himself," I was trying to learn more about you, but I did not mean to bring up any ill memories."
"Why?" she questioned," So that you can hold something else that you believe you can rule over, or is it simply so that you can try and earn my trust?" She didn't sound angry, just sad. he sat up even higher," I wish to know more about you so that I can trust you!" She laughed a bit, a cold low chuckle," So the truth comes out, but of course I already knew this." He stared at he blankly," Trust is and always will be the hardest thing to obtain, as long as it is so easily lost." She was looking outside the window now,"Thorin, you have my trust, so I do not know why you do not trust me." She turned her eyes to Thorin," But I want you to trust the fact that I will not betray you, I do not go as far as to call you my friend. But you are far from my enemy." She reached for her necklace, and sighed," Trust is not something earned from the past they had before they met you, but by the actions they have in the presence of your lowest place." She was silent now, and Thorin began to speak," I will trust you, so long as you trust me." Hana smiled," That is all I ask." Thorin chuckled a bit, " I do believe that is our most civil conversation yet." Hana nodded her head,"Aye, but don't get used to it, I have a reputation to uphold." He nodded as he got up to leave," Good night." she nodded to him as he shut the door. Her smile was now gone, and she fell into a deep sleep, at least, she tried to.

The next morning was a bustle of movement, the company was on their way to the mountains. Thorin was in the front, while Bilbo was in the rear. Hana stood beside Bilbo, and Thorin always kept glancing back to steal a glance at her. Why is she back there with the Halfling? While Thorin was thinking, Balin glanced over at Thorin and noticed his hidden glances back at Hana. He chuckled,"Thorin, I do wonder how you manage to stay on the path, whilst you have your eyes on somethin' else." Thorin was shaken from his thoughts," I do not know what you mean." balin laughed,"Oh, I bet you do, but I won't harp on ye about it." Thorin growled, as he started to walk faster.

Hana was watching Bilbo closely, his head was down, and so far she could tell he was upset. That Oakenshield said something to him last night, I bet he did. He had best be glad we made amends last night. When her thoughts went back to last night she felt a smile creep upon her lips, the warm feeling was there to, she glanced at Thorin, and as soon as she did, she saw his head jerk back to the front, as she heard Balin's laughter. She shook her head and turned her attention to Bilbo," Bilbo are you alright lad?" he nodded his head,"I am fine, just tired is all. No worries." He forced a smile on his face, and Hana frowned, she knew he was lying, but if he didn't want to tell her it was his choice. She shook her head, the mountain pass was close approaching, and the sun was just now rising. " I need to speak with Oakenshield, excuse me for a moment." She approached him as she achieved strange stares from the rest of the company," Thorin, our pace must hasten, I fear a storm is brewing." He looked at the sky, clear, not a cloud in sight," I do believe Miss Hana has had a little too much to drink! There's not a cloud in the sky!" exclaimed Kili, she turned her head to the dwarf and her glare made him wince, Thorin just looked at Hana and continued walking at the same pace. Hana shook her head, and went to the back with Bilbo.

The storm was raging as they clung to the side of the cliff,Why does no one listen to me? Thought Hana , she glanced up as Thorin's voice came roaring through the thunder and rain,"Get close the wall!" Hana glanced up and saw the boulders barreling down. BIlbo had apparently not heard him for he was still standing there, Hana grabbed the collar of his shirt as rocks came crashing down. He was gasping, as his back was to the mountain and arms stretched out to hold himself there.

Thorin watched as his company was clinging to the wall of rock, when he heard Balin,"It's not a Thunder storm, it's a Thunder battle!" He then heard Bofur," Mahal, the legends are true!" He was glancing around, and he saw her, she was holding Bilbo down so he wouldn't fall, a sense of relief crashed over him. But that soon disappeared, for the mountain began to split, and the path separated, moving Kili Hana and Bilbo. He watched in horror as he saw Fili," Kili!" He yelled. He watched them head for a corner in the stone that would surely kill them. Fili was the first to rush over as the cliff separated from where it had collided. " Kili, Hana, oh thank goodness." All the dwarves were shouting in happiness, until Bofur spoke up," Where's the hobbit?!" Hana turned her heard searching frantically for him, and she finally found him. He was hanging off of the cliff, clinging for dear life. In a flash Hana rushed over to him and tried to get him up, but to no avail. she then decided to jump down lower to help him up, he grabbed her hand and she pushed him to safety, she sighed with relief, until she to slipped. Her heart was racing, she felt like she was dangling there forever, until she felt someone grab her hand and haul her up with such strength, she glanced up, half expecting Dwalin to have grabbed her. But to her surprise it was Thorin. She felt a slight heat rush to her face as she saw how close their faces were. She stared for a moment and cleared her throat," Many thanks Thorin." He nodded and he helped her up, Bofur clapped Bilbo on the back,"Gave us a right scare you did, almost thought we'd lost our burglar." Thorin glared at the Hobit," He's been lost ever since he left home." Bilbo glanced down, and Hana could see the hurt in the halfling's eyes, her and Thorin were going to have a talk and it wasn't going to be friendly. Thorin spoke again,"we must find shelter!" Balin then pointed and shouted," There Up ahead, a cave." Thorin nodded his head, and the company continued on.

After Thorin checked the back of the cave and made sure there were no other inhabitants, they settled down for the night. Bombur, and Bofur had both gotten wood to start a fire, but thorin stopped them,"No fire, not in this place." Hana was still angry at him, but her ill feelings were not caused by this. She had an awful feeling about this cave, It looks so familiar. she thought. She shook her head, maybe she was going insane. She decided to lay down for the night, and speak with Thorin when she was calmer.

Sleep did not come easily for her, nightmares yet again have plagued her mind. She looked outside, it was still dark out, but it seemed as if it had stopped raining, Bofur was on watch. Her vision cleared, and she could see him speaking to Bilbo, who had his pack,and was about to leave. She was about to get up, when she felt the ground shift a little, and cracks began to form and the sand was exiting from them, her eyes widened," Get up, everyone get up! Now!" she yelled, Thorin's head shot up, as did everyone else's. She was scrambling to get out of the cave, I refuse to be in his presence again, that vile king, why didn't I see it before! But before she could, the floor fell out beneath them.

Hands were grabbing and nawing at her, pulling her along. She kicked and screamed, and fought them the whole time. That was when someone firmly grasped her arm, and yanked her from their grasp. They were maneuvered along the narrow pathway, and the stench nearly burned the hair in your nose. hana stuck close to the middle as they were taken to the Goblin King. He had gotten fatter since she had last seen him. She was trying to avoid his vision when he started speaking," If they won't talk, make em squawk! Start with the youngest!" ori's eyes widened, I should show myself, Hana thought, but before she could, THorin pushed past her, and the king chuckled," Thorin Oakenshield, king under the lonely mountain, but" He laughed," You don't have a mountain wich, makes you no one really." All of a sudden she felt her arm being stabbed by large claws," Master, she has the mark!" The goblin held her wrist, and she could see the blood dripping off of it. She tried to wrench her hand away, but to no avail. The Vile king spoke up,"Ah, now this is a treat, Dragonsbein, and Oakenshield,"Thorin jerked his head towards her,"Dragonsbein?" He questioned, he watched as her eyes fell towards the ground."Oh, she didn't tell you, Well she has a talent for leading people to their doom." Thorin continued to glare at her,"YOu lie, they were all killed." The goblin king nodded his head with a sick little grin," Not all, the one who decided to lead the venture did not perish, and left her men to die." Thorin glanced at Hana now,"Is this true?"she glanced down and Thorin knew.
"Well this is all very touching but, lets get down to business,"The goblin king spoke sarcastically, He glanced at Hana He lifted his hand to his chin,"I know someone who would pay a hefty price for both of you, just the head though." He smiled as he got closer to thorin's face," A certain pale orc, astride a white warg." Hana and Thorin were in shock, Hana spoke," You lie!" The goblin King Chortled."Do I now, suit yourself." He spoke to little messenger, and it scooted off. He was now glaring at Hana," Bring them here." Hana and Thorin were drug together towards the voluminous goblin. " You my dear have much to answer for,." Hana scoffed," I have done nothing-"
"My wife lies beneath the stone because of you!" Hana winced, she had remembered his queen, and yes she had killed her, but not on purpose. But she held her head high," Your wife died on her own accord, you filthy maggot!" The GOblin king struck hana's face, and she fell to the ground, " Do not speak that way to me, or I will -"
"What kill me, let me watch them die,worse has happened by far!" Hana reached up and touched her face, blood was dripping from her brow. THorin had Knelt down to help her, and she stopped him. She stood up, " I assure you what ever you do to me, will amount to no pain I have already encountered." The Goblin kings face erupted into a vile frown," Put them in the cages, "Thorin was struggling against his captors, along with the others, but Hana stood still, and held her head high as they took her away.

"Why did you not tell me who you were?!" Thorin was growling at Hana, who just sat there and stared outside the cage,"Answer me!" She jerked her head towards him, and he could see nothing in her eyes but fire and pure hatred,"My reasons are my own, I told you my name, it is your own stupidity that kept you in the dark."
"I do not understand why you bear such shame with your name! You should be proud of your line, for it is Dragonsbein!" She sighed and shook her," My name is not what shames me." she glanced away,"It is I who shames my once proud name."
"Why?"
"Do you truly wish to know?"
He nodded his head and she continued," When my father was, killed, the blood dragon came and destroyed everything, the dragon was attracted to our blood, so when my father died he came and destroyed everything, that was when my brilliant plan to recover the mountain came to surface." Hana sighed as she recalled the memories of her past,"I could have saved them but, I ran." She saw the smoke, and the darkness,"I lead my brother to his death, and did not try and stop him. His life rests on my hands till the day of my passing, or the day of my redemption, and I will not back down from that chance, even if it costs me my life." Balin glanced over at the two, and mumbled under his breath,"My dear you already have."

Sorry it took so long, I have seriously been busy. My boss decided to work me 30 hours a week, for a month. I finally got down to 11 hours this week lol. but hey cant complain about the money coming in. Any how hope yall enjoy this one I made it kinda long so enjoy. love yall bunches
-Lucy