You have been brilliant! I was sort of there with my decision and most your reviews have confirmed it. However it all depends on your views and I know a few of you want Kili/Daisy. We'll see where it goes!

I don't think it will end up as Fili/Kili with Daisy, but originally I thought it might because they are almost the same age in human years.

Thank you once again!

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Daisy awoke to the sun just beginning to shine through the curtains. She yawned as she stretched and remembered the previous night's events. It had all gone so fast and even though setting out was a bit daunting to her; she was almost looking forward to it. She got up and decided to get dressed. She didn't fancy a load of dwarves seeing her in her night clothes.

Someone, she presumed Bilbo, had packed all her clothing in a small rucksack, and left out a dress neatly folded.

'Oh Bilbo' Daisy sighed as she began to undress. 'I will miss you' She'd gathered he wasn't joining them from the outbursts he'd made last night. Daisy found the dress to be a sweet yellow and white in colour, a little big but the right length so she wasn't going to complain, not that she would anyway. She put everything she was going to use in a little pile by the bag and left in search of someone who was awake.

She didn't need to go very far because Gandalf was sitting in the kitchen. Daisy wondered if he'd actually gone to sleep that night.

'Ah good morning Daisy. I see Bilbo has already sorted you out with some clothes. I've managed to get you some shoes. I'd eat something-we have a long day ahead.' Gandalf said cheerfully as he handed her a pair of odd looking shoes.

'Is no one else up?' Daisy asked as she sat down.

'I heard movement in there a few minutes ago, whether it was a dwarf falling off a sofa or them getting up I do not know.' Gandalf replied and Daisy chuckled a bit.

'Gandalf, can I ask you something?'

'Anything dear Daisy.'

'Be-because I'm already, you know, dead. Can I die again?' Daisy asked, she had been wondering this ever since Thorin said she could travel with them.

'What do you mean?'

'If I got injured, or ill enough for it to claim my life, would I die?' Gandalf peered at her.

'I honestly do not know Daisy.' He sighed. 'That is why we are going to see Lord Elrond. I wouldn't risk it in the meantime however.'

'Thank you.' Daisy whispered, glad to have got that off her chest.

'Here Daisy, take some bread.' Daisy slowly took the bread Gandalf was holding out to her.

'Didn't Bilbo say to not eat anything?' Daisy said, remembering Bilbo's distress last night.

'He did, but Bilbo won't need it. And I could have replenished his pantry with a wave of my staff if I wanted to.'

'You didn't think to tell him this?' Daisy asked, eyebrow raised.

'Well no, didn't want him to get greedy now' Gandalf replied with a smirk.

'Do you think he'll come then?' A deep voice sounded from the doorway. Daisy and Gandalf looked up.

'Yes Thorin, I do believe you will have a burglar by luncheon.' Gandalf sighed. Thorin then walked into the room, looking at the un-eaten piece of bread Gandalf had given Daisy.

'You should eat that; you'll be no use to us if you faint.' He said gruffly. Daisy nodded and took the piece of bread, nibbling it slowly. Thorin turned to Gandalf. 'Is there any breakfast?'

'Yes, the pantry is re-stocked. Just make sure that Bombur doesn't eat it all!' Gandalf said just as Fili, Kili, Bofur and Balin came into the kitchen.

'Right lads, are we ready to get this show on the road?' Fili exclaimed as he took a large basket of bread and plonked it down on the table, before noticing Daisy. 'Oh, and lass. Sorry Daisy.'

'I'll go wake everyone else' Thorin announced before marching towards the living room.

'I wouldn't if I were you Thorin, Dwalin is not awake yet and you know what he's like when he's woken up.' Balin warned but Thorin carried on.

'If I say he's to wake up then he'll damn well wake.' He replied as he left the room.

'Is this a new dress I spy Daisy?' Kili asked, his mouth full of bacon. Daisy looked at him with disgust.

'Yes it is. Bilbo gave it to me.' She replied and concentrated on eating her bread.

'Now I knew the Halfling was a little bit odd but I never thought –' Fili began.

'It's obviously not his!' Daisy cried. She didn't want the dwarves last impression of Bilbo to be him cross-dressing.

'Relax lass, they're only teasing' Bofur said with a grin. 'I might go apologise to the little fellow for making him faint.' Daisy decided she liked Bofur, he was actually very kind.

'Ori! Good to see you awake, come and have some food' Balin called to a very sleepy looking Ori, who sat himself down beside Daisy.

'Morning Miss Daisy' he yawned. 'Did you sleep well?'

'Yes thank you Ori. Did you?' Daisy replied, deciding to put a little butter on her bread to see if it would taste any better.

'I've had better, but at least it was warm.' He leaned into her a whispered in her ear. 'You might want to tighten that dress around the shoulders, you can see some cuts showing.' Daisy flushed a little pink.

'Thank you Ori, you're very kind' she whispered before cautiously pulling the fabric so it covered all of her shoulders. She liked how he was observant.

Soon Thorin returned with the rest of the dwarves and took his place at the head of the table. Daisy was pleased; she'd managed two pieces of bread with a little butter and half of a sausage.

Somehow the conversation had turned to how Ori had first come across knitwear.

'Our Mother had knitted him a pair of gloves.' Dori was saying. 'He became so attached to them that he even named them!' A roar of laughter went up from the dwarves and even though Ori was clearly embarrassed, he laughed with them. If anyone had told Daisy that she'd ever be sitting around a table with 13 dwarves and a wizard talking about named gloves she'd have thought they were mad.

Breakfast came to an end and there was no sign of Bilbo. He was either still asleep or waiting for them all to leave.

'We leave within half an hour' Thorin said. 'Make sure all your packs are ready.' The dwarves began to disappear to collect their belongings, and Daisy decided to see if she could say goodbye to Bilbo. As she made her way down the hall though, someone grabbed her.

'What the-'

'Hush Daisy, it's only me' Thorin spoke clearly. Daisy tensed. 'I wanted to make sure you got your pack alright.' Daisy looked at him confused. Bilbo had given her the bag, hadn't he?

'Um yes I did, but how do you know I had a pack?' She asked.

'Because I put it in your room and packed your things while you were sleeping.' Thorin said, his eyes were avoiding her gaze. Daisy was shocked.

'I-er, thanks Thorin.'

'Your welcome, be ready soon.' And with that he left leaving Daisy a little shocked.

Shaking her head and dismissing any thought of friendship from the stubborn dwarf she made her way to Bilbo's room, softly knocking. There was no answer so she carefully opened the door to see Bilbo fast asleep. She smiled quietly as she made her way back to the room she slept in to gather her things. She put on the strange looking shoes that Gandalf had given her and found them to be a perfect fit. That wizard was genius.

'I think I'll write Bilbo a little note, to say thanks for everything.' She muttered as she searched for a pen and paper. Finding one and quickly writing her note she left it on the cabinet and made her way through the hobbit hole, picking up a couple of small hankies as she passed through, in case she needed them.

'Are we all here?' Balin asked. There were cried 'yes' and 'get on with it'.

'Lets move' Thorin ordered and they were out the door in a hurry. Daisy cast one sad look at Bilbo's house before following behind Gandalf.

'I wouldn't worry Daisy. I do not think we have seen the last of Mister Baggins.' Gandalf told her as they walked.

Once they had to the edge of the Shire they somehow had acquired horses, well ponies, and were now attaching food supplies to each one.

'Good to see they did bolt' Gloin muttered and Daisy realised he was referring to the ponies.

'Daisy can you ride?' Fili asked as he attached a big bag to one of the ponies. She gulped looking fearful. Fili laughed. 'I'll take that as no then,'

'She'll ride with you.' Thorin told Fili as he passed them. 'When we stop for a break she'll ride with Kili.' And with that he left without a glance at Daisy.

'The King has spoken' Fili said, imitating Thorin's deep voice. Daisy laughed, it was actually quite good. 'Right then Daisy, I'll give you a boost.' The smile quickly vanished from her face as Fili practically threw her on the pony. After recovering from the initial shock Daisy let her frown turn into a smile, Fili had meant no harm and she could see the funny side.

'Onwards!' Kili called and Thorin rolled his eyes at his nephew's command.

It wasn't even five minutes before Kili spoke again.

'I'm bored.' He whined. Fili looked at him as if he was mad.

'How old are you?' Kili just grinned.

'Only joking dear brother.' He turned to face Daisy. 'So Daisy, what's it like where you live?' Daisy thought for a moment. Compared to this world her one was grey. The trees were so green here but in the city where Daisy lived all she saw was miles and miles of concrete buildings.

'Grey. There aren't many trees, just lots and lots of tall buildings.' She replied. 'And the only animals I see are blackbirds and annoying foxes. And the occasional squirrel.'

'Bet you're glad you came here then.' Kili said and Fili reached across and slapped him.

'It's alright Fili, I am. It really wasn't very nice.' Daisy sighed. 'Kili look out!' Kili had literally turned to face her and wasn't looking where his pony was going. There was a loud 'Omphf!' and the sound of Kili cursing as he rode straight into a tree.

'What's wrong back there?' Thorin called.

'Kili' Fili replied and Thorin once again rolled his eyes and carried on. However they were soon stopped by the sound of someone going:

'Hey! Hey wait!' They all turned around to the sight of Bilbo Baggins running up the hill with a piece of parchment flying as he ran. 'I signed it.' He panted once he'd reached them. He caught Daisy's eye and smiled as Balin looked down with an eyepiece at his writing.

'Everything seems to be in order. Welcome, Master Baggins, to the company of Thorin Oakenshield.' Daisy held her breath as she looked at Thorin, trying to figure out what he was thinking. He didn't look that impressed but, then again, he never did.

'Get him a pony' Thorin said suddenly. Bilbo's face quickly turned into a grimace.

'No, that will really not be necessary. I've done my fair share of walking holidays-ah!' Bilbo cried as Fili and Kili reached down and grabbed him by the shoulders.

'Hey Bilbo!' Daisy called. Bilbo waved at her but quickly had to re-grab the reigns he'd just let go of.

'That hobbit will struggle. And I've lost money!' Fili grumbled as he reached into his pocket and threw a small bag at Gandalf. Daisy's eyes widened.

'You took bets on him?!' She hissed, and Fili cowered back a bit. Daisy could not believe the manners of these dwarves.

'Well, you have to look at it from our point of view' Kili explained as he threw a bag to Bofur.

'No I don't, you're just annoyed you misjudged someone's character and lost money.' She glanced back at Bilbo who was talking to Gandalf. 'Bilbo just lives differently to you. If you were the only dwarf in a group of hobbits I'm sure you'd be the odd one out.' Daisy finished.

'Yeh I guess' Fili said quietly and Daisy knew she had been triumphant.

The sun was high in the sky by the time Thorin called for a break.

'We cannot stop for long, be quick about food and drink plenty. There is a stream nearby so refill your water skins.' He called across the company. Fili helped Daisy off the pony and began to unpack food from a pack strapped to the pony's back.

'I cannot believe I forgot my handkerchief' Bilbo muttered grumpily as he walked passed her. She had to hold back a giggle when he'd stopped the entire company and Bofur had given him a rag. Then she remembered the ones she'd packed that morning.

'Hey Bilbo!' She whispered, making him jump.

'Oh, hullo Daisy.'

'I seem to have something you require' she said mysteriously as she pulled out a handkerchief. 'Sorry I took it without permission but I thought I might need it. But I don't and you do so here you go!' Bilbo looked like he'd just been given permission to roam free in a sweet shop.

'You are a lifesaver Daisy. Thank you so very much' He cried happily as he took the cloth from her hand.

'I'm glad you came Bilbo. It would have been lonely without you.' Bilbo looked at her in surprise. 'Well, you're the only one with decent manners around here and one of the only ones who isn't a dwarf.' He chuckled at that.

'You are quite right there Daisy' He smiled. 'I've missed both my breakfasts so I'm going to get some food. Care to join me?' Both breakfasts? Daisy thought.

'I'll be there in a minute, just got to get some water.' Bilbo nodded as Bofur chucked him a sausage.

'I saved you one from breakfast. Always knew you were coming' Bofur told Bilbo as he lead him away.

'So us don't dwarves have decent manners then?' The voice of Thorin whispered in her ear.

'You have to stop creeping up on me like that. Can't you just talk to me face to face like any normal person?' Daisy asked, she was getting fed up of Thorin. Thorin just chuckled.

'I want to ask you a question.' He told her, turning her to face him.

'Likewise. And I will go first as you are annoying me. You must answer honestly.' Daisy said and Thorin nodded. 'How do you plan to kill the dragon?' Thorin's eyes narrowed. 'You agreed Thorin'

'So I did. My answer is: I don't know.'

'That's not fair! I said honest answer! You just didn't want to answer so you gave me the-'

'Daisy! Calm down. I don't know is the honest answer.' Thorin explained, and it was true. He had hoped Gandalf would find a burglar who was able but unfortunately, he hadn't.

'Then how do you plan to survive this?' She glared at him. Thorin's lips curved into a smile.

'I do believe that is another question Daisy.' She huffed and crossed her arms. 'My turn. How did you get this?' He ran a finger over her scarred cheek. Daisy had not been expecting it and took a step backwards.

Daisy was not impressed with Thorin's answer, and his question took her by surprise. She wanted to be angry with him, she was already annoyed at him and so she gave him the shortest honest answer she could give him.

'Mum cut me' And with that she turned on her heels just in time to see Kili pour the contents of Bilbo's water skin all over the floor, before handing it back to the startled hobbit. Daisy almost growled.

'Men! We're leaving' Thorin shouted from behind. Fili and Kili came hurrying over to their ponies.

'Right Daisy, ready to ride with me?' Kili called offering her his hand. Daisy looked at him.

'No.' She replied curtly before turning away. 'I'm going to ride with Ori.'

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