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I moaned quietly and opened my eyes, finding myself in an unfamiliar room. I was confused until I remembered I was in Rivendell. The sun still shone outside so I guess I wasn't out for too long?. I stood up, finding my top half bare. I squeaked in freight and grabbed a blanket to cover myself but that when I glanced in the mirror. My once deep red scars were now faint pink and white. I smiled, relieved that I won't have to deal with them so much anymore. I felt slight pain but thought nothing of it.

My stomach growled loudly. I wonder where the others are. I changed into a dress that was laid out on a chair and braided my hair to the side.

Cautiously I left the room and wandered down the hall until I turned a corner and bumped right into a tall figure. The figure chuckled deeply and gently nudged me back "well, that was quick. Up and about already? And here I was just coming to check on you"

I found herself looking into the eyes of Lord Elrond and smiled "hello Lord Elrond" I said. He smiled and put his hand on my shoulder "how do you feel my dear?" He asked

"Better thanks to you" I said. He smiled warmly and led her to the dining area where i found my dwarf friends grumbling about the green food. I crossed my arms and smirked "seriously? You guys act as if the green stuffs your enemy" I said announcing my presence.

"Hey hey! Look who's up and about!" Dori cheered along with the rest of the dwarves. I smiled and came by them, letting them pat my back and greet me.

"You look lovely miss Erica" Bilbo said shyly"

"Lovely!? Stunning I would say myself!" Kili declared making me blush. Elrond led me to the head table

"Well well Erica, don't you look lovely my dear" Gandalf complimented. I blushed even more and thanked him while I sat down next to Thorin. He smiled softly at me "how do you feel?" He asked in concern. I smiled

"Much better thank you" I replied. He nodded and patted my arm.

So Elrond began inspecting Thorins sword then Gandalfs. Both were elvish make and meant to slay goblins.

He took notice of my own swords that I had strapped to my waist "may I take a look?" He asked. I nodded and let him hold them. He unsheathed one of them and basked in it's beauty. He seemed to recognise it "now these two are antiques I must say. Old dwarfish blades, they have seen battles but have no names. They may be old but they are faithful to the wielder. May they serve you well my dear" he handing the sword back into my grasp. I smiled shyly as He asked where we found them

"We found them in a troll cave in the eastern roads, before young Erica here became in need of some help" Gandalf answered smiling away.

The memories of those scars drew back to me. How much it hurt and how I felt as if I was a burden.

"Excuse me" I said quietly moving away to get a drink. Thorin followed me and laid a hand on my shoulder " are you alright?" He asked. I patted his hand and nodded smiling "yeah don't worry about me" I said. He smiled and gave my shoulder a gentle squeeze.

"Och change the tune why don't you! Feel as if I'm at a funeral" Dori complained

"Did someone die?" Odin asked confusingly making me giggle lightly.

"Now lads this won't do! You know what this calls for" Bofur announced getting up on the table. Oh this should be good...

"There is an inn, a merry old inn
beneath an old grey hill,
And there they brew a beer so brown
That the Man in the Moon himself came down
one night to drink his fill.

The ostler has a tipsy cat
that plays a five-stringed fiddle;
And up and down he saws his bow
Now squeaking high, now purring low,
now sawing in the middle.

So the cat on the fiddle played hey-diddle-diddle,
a jig that would wake the dead:
He squeaked and sawed and quickened the tune,
While the landlord shook the Man in the Moon:
'It's after three!' he said.

I tapped my foot along with bofurs song. Have to say it beats the elves sleepy music. Even Thorin was enjoying himself which made me smile.

Bofur finished and the dwarves were throwing food everywhere and the next thing I knew, Kili had flung a cream cake which hit me right between the eyes. Thorin and Everyone else froze as I stood still for a moment before wiping the cream away from my eyes with both hands.

"Mahal! I'm so sorry Erica! It was not intentional I swear!" Kili squeaked out apologetically.

I shocked everyone by letting out a big laugh and was soon joined by the others. It was pretty funny, I haven't had fun like this in a long time!

I wasn't mad but I decided to get him back by waving my hand over the other making two snow balls and shoving one in his face and the other down his back. Everyone laughed at his shocked face "gah! Cold cold cold!" He yelped jumping around trying to shake the snow out his clothes.

I was laughing so hard, tears had come to my eyes. I got control and wiped them away, calming myself .

"Serves him right lass!" Dwalin cheered. I giggled and wiped the cream off my eyes with a napkin as everyone continued to be their jolly selves

"Here you missed a spot" Thorin said, wiping the corner of my lip. I blushed and thanked him.

"Sing for us lass!" Bofur urged taking my hand. I pulled away from him and hid behind Thorin "no way!" I squealed

"Awk come on, bet you have a lovely voice!" Oin whined

"Yeah come on pleeeeease" Kili and fili begged. I shook my head "I don't sing" I said seriously

"Can you play your violin then!? You never did back at camp!" Ori said in hope. I smiled at him not wanting to let him down so I nodded.

I saw my bag in the corner and went over to it, grabbing my old violin out, everyone had their eyes on me. I gulped and took a deep breath. It's now or never...

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The dwarves were silent until Kili began to clap, Fili followed on with the rest, even the elves were applauding. I blushed deeply and nodded my head. I often forget about the thrill of playing and dancing with the music...

"That was marvelous lass! Can ye play another?" Bofur asked.

"Oooh no no no I've had enough" I laughed. He grinned and began stomping "Oh well then! One more time for me then!" Bofur announced singing the merry old inn song again. I was brought up to dance with him which I happily did. Happy...I haven't felt quite happy in years...

Bofur finished his song and helped me down but I tripped and landed on top of Fili and Kilis laps. Everyone laughed at me as I blushed and covered my face.

I felt two large hands pick me up by the waist and lift me off the two dwarves and came face to face with Thorins blue eyes. He held me for a moment before letting me go and nodding his head.

"My lady, Lord Elrond wishes to speak to you" Lindir said smiling. I nodded and smiled at the company that continued their jolly ness. I followed Lindir to the balcony where I met Lord Elrond. He smiled at me softly "your very talented Erica" he complimented.

"Thanks...ummm so what did you want to speak to me about?" I asked. He looked to the horizon before him and sighed "that pendant...how did you obtain it?" He asked suddenly.

I looked at him in confusion and glanced down at my pendant. I held the stone in my hand "it was given to me by my grandmother. She told me it belonged to my mother" I explained.

"Was your grandmothers name Astrid by any chance"

Hold on....that is her name...how...

"Yes....how...how do you know her?" I asked warily. He smiled "I knew her and your mother, and I held you when you were born..." He said quietly.

Impossible....I couldn't really be from here....could I? I don't understand

"But I'm not from here Lord Elrond...I'm from...."

"An entirely different world I am aware of such, it is because you were sent there with your grandmother for protection" he interrupted turning to face her "your old enough to learn the truth my dear child. There is a story of a new born of Erebor who came on a full moon of Durins day. She was the light of Erebor, destined to bring peace between races... but a darkness threatened to kill her....that darkness was Smaug....so her grandmother brought her to that other realm with nothing but a blanket and a necklace....that baby was you....I could tell because....well, you have your mothers eyes...you are her exact double" he explained

I stared at him in shock. It made sense....grandmas stories, how she was able to help me with my magic, why there was no evidence of my mothers existence!....I've been living a lie my whole life!

Who am I really!? I'm certainly not the quiet little girl who was beaten constantly by my father....he may not even be my father!

Who are my real parents then!?

"Erica?"

I snapped out of it and backed away from Lord Elrond. "Erica please..." He begged. I shook my head and held a hand to my mouth.

This is all too much...so I gathered my skirts and ran straight out of the dining room past the dwarves and out the building. I reached a quiet place in the garden, hidden away behind some willow trees and just cried...