Tara sat in the barrel, staying as still as possible. She didn't want to give away her and the dwarves hiding spots. Though when her barrel was tipped she could hear the splashing of water, making her heartbeat quicken.

She knew for sure she was going to be found soon, until she heard a voice yell, "Stop!"

Her barrel was put back in place, only a few fish gone from the top. She could feel the barge start to move forward as the sound of metal was heard outside, telling her the gate was being lifted. The barge came to a stop and her barrel tipped forward. She tumbled out of the barrel, all slimy and greasy from the fish. She looked up and found a smiling Autumn staring down at her.

She pointed a finger up at her, "Never speak a word of this to anyone, especially Faren and Faedra."

Autumn put her hands up in surrender. The rest of the dwarves piled out of the barrels, just as slimy and greasy as she was.

"Follow me," Bard commanded.

They walked through the town, trying not to be seen but failing miserably.

"Halt," Tara heard someone shout.

"Come on move," Thorin called out to the company.

They quickly ran forward as they heard guards charging after them. One guard appeared in front of them while another appeared behind. Tara was the first to react. She was at the rear, so she picked up the closest thing to her, a pan, and smacked the man across the face. The others followed her example by grabbing pan, ropes, or mops. Soon all the guards lay unconscious on the ground. They quickly hid where they were as a man, most likely the captain of the guard, started walking around.

"Braga!" Bard walked out of his hiding spot, acting casual.

"You!" The man, now known as Braga, said with distaste, "What are you up to, Bard?"

"Me?" Bard asked, "Nothing."

Tara noticed Autumn walk past her, something in her hands.

"Bard," she spoke, "We should get this for Amber. She would look adorable in this."

"Aye," Bard said, "She would look adorable in anything."

"Oh hello Braga," Autumn said with a little too much enthusiasm.

Tara looked up when a small crash was heard in front of her. The woman standing next to the fallen guard had pushed a pot to slam against the waking guards head. Footsteps started to get a bit louder and the woman quickly covered up the guards, making Tara smile.

The footsteps started to grow fainter as the guards headed away from the scene. Autumn came into Tara view, signalling her to get up. They walked further into town, until a young boy came running towards Bard and Autumn.

"Da, Mum," he said, "Our house, it's being watched."

Bard and Autumn exchanged looks while the dwarves exchanged looks with one another. Autumn then looked at the dwarves and her eyes brightened a bit.

"I have a plan," She said.

Tara gave her a 'you have got to be kidding me look' as Autumn explained the plan. The dwarves didn't seem to happy either, but there was no other way. They climbed into the icy water and swam towards the house.

"Are you alright?" Tara asked Kili, worryingly.

He just gave her a simple nod, but she knew he was in great pain. They ducked underwater and swam towards the toilet as instructed. One by one, they climbed out of the toilet. Tara spit out some water when she resurfaced. She took the boy, she now knew as Bain's, hand and pulled herself out of the toilet. She walked up the steps and found two girls, Bard, and Autumn upstairs. Bard was currently starting a fire while Autumn gathered blankets and clothes.

"Sigrid," She heard Autumn order, "Can you brew some tea please."

Autumn handed Tara a blanket which she was more than happy to take. A small cry rang through the house and Autumn hurried off into another room. Tara looked a bit confused. It wasn't until Autumn exit the room that Tara saw a small bundle in her arms.

"You never told me you had a baby," Tara said, approaching the tiny figure.

The baby cooed when Tara touched her cheek. She has always loved babies, it was part of the reason why she wanted to learn to be a healer. She would have asked to hold the baby, but she was soaked at the moment. She went to sit by the fire to try and warm herself up faster. Autumn handed the baby to Bard as she went to pour the tea in a few mugs. Some declined while others, like Bilbo, accepted.

Tara approached Kili, giving him a look that said 'if you don't let me check your wound I will hurt you.' He sat down and pulled out his leg so she had a better view of it. She asked for some warm water and a cloth from Sigrid who went to get it immediately. She dipped the cloth in the lukewarm water and squeezed out most of it. She dabbed the wound making Kili wince every time she barely touched it. She wrapped around a new bandage that Sigrid brought, making sure to not tie it to tightly.

She heard clanking behind her and noticed Bard putting a bag on the table. He undid it and showed the dwarves some odd looking tools. They threw the tools back on the table in disgust. The dwarves started talking amongst one another while Bard and Autumn argued with others. She looked at Autumn and Bard as they looked at Thorin like he was a puzzle that needed solving. Autumn led Bard away from the group to talk privately. This time Tara had chosen to put her elf ears to good use.

"That name, it sounds familiar," Bard whispered to her.

"I know what you mean," Autumn said, rocking her baby back and forth as it slept peacefully, "Remember that old tapestry in that one store we visit?"

"Yes," Bard said, remembering clearly, "The line of Durin."

"Perhaps you can find your answer there," Autumn whispered, "We need to know if the prophecy of Durin's folk is coming."

Bard nodded and gave her a quick kiss.

"Whatever you do," he said, "Do not let them leave."

Autumn nodded and watched him run out the door quickly. Tara adverted her eyes when Autumn turned towards her.

"We need to leave," Thorin whispered, "Durin's day will soon be upon us in less than a day."

"We can't," Tara whispered, "Autumn was told to keep an eye on us. To make sure we don't leave."

"She can't force thirteen dwarves to stay," Nori said.

"You don't understand do you?" Tara asked, "She's a black assassin. One of the most loyal ones to Faedra. Faedra herself trained her as a child."

Some of the dwarves groaned.

"Well we are wasting time," Thorin reminded her.

"I know," Tara whispered.

She noticed a small bottle sitting on the counter.

"I have an idea," Tara whispered to Thorin.

She slowly approached the bottle, making sure no one was watching, and opened it. She grabbed a cloth and pour the liquid on the cloth. She approached Autumn who was putting the baby in a cradle next to the fire.

"I'm really sorry," Tara told her.

Before Autumn could turn around and ask her why, Tara shoved the cloth under her nose. Autumn screamed in surprise, but her eyes soon got droopy and she collapsed on the floor. Sigrid and Tilda rushed to her side, shaking her.

"What did you do?!" Sigrid screamed.

"Do not worry, I only put her to sleep," Tara said and turned towards Thorin, "The effect will only last for a few minutes. We must go."

Bain stepped in front of the door.

"I can't let you go," he said.

"I don't take orders from you," Thorin spat and pushed Bain away.

The dwarves followed Thorin out, as well as Tara. They quietly sneaked towards the armory and a small window was open at the top.

"Ok," Tara said, "So here's the plan."