(Thorin pov)

I was conversing with my men until out of no where Erica had rushed by and vanished around the corner. I stood up quickly' wondering what was wrong until I remembered that elf was speaking to her. He came into the room but I already had Orcrist to his neck "what did you say to her!?" I demanded.

"Aye! No one upsets our lass and gets away with it!" Dwalin growled from behind me. The rest grumbled in agreement.

The elf held his hands in surrender "I merely told her the truth. You may ask her yourself, it is not my place to tell you" he spoke. I growled and sheathed my sword and stormed out of there. I could feel nothing but anger. How dare he hurt her!? Who does he think he is!? Making my Erica cry!

.....did I just call her my Erica?

I ran a hand over my face in frustration. Am I falling for her? I couldn't be.....could I?

I shook my head and finally left the place to look for her as the sun set....

I hope she's alright.....

(Normal pov, play the song)

Night had fallen over Rivendell. All was peaceful and quiet as Erica stood by a cliff, watching the waterfall. She kept a her arms wrapped around herself, feeling a chill.

All day her thoughts were in a muddle. She was confused, angry and frightened by what Lord Elrond had told her.

So many questions reeled through her mind. She was so lost in thought, that she didn't notice Gandalf come up behind her.

"Did you know...." She asked calmly. Gandalf sighed and nodded "I did my dear...I never told you because I knew back then you wouldn't believe me...it was best for you to have heard it from lord Elrond" he explained.

She ignored him feeling too angry with him to speak to him. He sighed and grasped her shoulder "in time, all your questions shall be answered...but for now try not to shut out the others...they worry about you" he said before walking off to mahal knows where. She sighed and sat down on the grass.

She picked at the flowers and began making a chain out of them, quietly singing to herself until she heard a voice.

"You said you never sing"

She smiled, knowing that deep voice "never in public..." She whispered. Thorin smiled from behind her and sat down beside her. They sat in silence until he finally spoke up "are you alright? You just ran out of there" he spoke quietly. She sighed " I might as well explain then...."

So she did...throughout that time she explained about the other world and what it was like, how Gandalf came to find her and what Elrond had told her. All of this shocked Thorin but he felt sympathy.

"I remember my grandfather telling me about that day...your mother and grandmother are very brave..." He said. Erica smiled "I just wish I knew who my mother and father were" she sighed. Thorin shuffled closer and took both her hands in his. "Then I promise you this. Once Erebor is reclaimed we will find them. We will find out anything we can about them and if they are still with us to this day, possibly reunite you" he spoke seriously. Erica's eyes widened "you....you'd do that for me?" She asked.

"Yes Erica. From the bottom of my heart" he said. Erica smiled and hugged him around the neck. He sat there startled, but slowly wrapped his arms around her. Basking in her scent of lavender and pine. She pulled back and smiled. He smiled back and stood up, taking her up with him. He held her close and both remained quiet, just staring at each other.

"Erica...." Thorin breathed out.

"Yes?" She asked softly.

Thorin gulped and leaned his forehead on hers "I....I..."

"Thorin!"

The two quickly jumped back as Balin approached them "Lord Elrond wishes to speak to us...oh Hello lass. You alright dear?" He asked. Erica smiled and nodded "I'll, let you two be....and Thorin"

"Hmm?"

She reached up and pecked his cheek "thanks for cheering me up" she said before quickly walking away with a blush on her cheeks.

(Thorin pov)

I touched the cheek she kissed making. Balin smirk "eeeeeh your smitten, aren't ye laddie?" He asked

I wanted to deny it....but I couldn't

"I believe I am old friend...I believe I am"