The next morning, Musania was the first one up, and she was sitting outside, watching the sunrise.

"Good morning." she said, somehow knowing Kili was behind her.

"Good morning, how did you know I was there?"

"Kinda like a sixth sense I have."

"I don't believe I got to introduce myself."

"I know who you are. You are Kili Durin, Thorin's youngest nephew. He has told me a lot about you in the many times we met."

"So what's your name?"

"Musania."

"That's a beautiful name."

"Thanks."

"You're welcome. How are you feeling?"

"Much better, thank you. Your uncle is probably tired of me always being injured every time we bump into each other." she smiled.

He like her smile.

They sat there in silence,  one of his hands on hers.

Then Thorin came looking for the pair of them, saw them watching the sunrise,  and heard her last statement, letting the ghost of a smile touch his face.

"Hey you two! Breakfast time!" he said suddenly,  causing them both to jump.

"Coming Uncle." Kili replied, while Musania said nothing. Thorin knew she would come.

When they got inside, Thorin put an arm around her shoulders and led her into the kitchen.

"Everyone,  this is Musania. Musania, in the order they are sitting, Gandalf, Balin, Dwalin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Oin, Gloin, Dori, Ori, Nori....." he began.

"Fili and Kili. Thorin has told me much about the pair of you in the many times we have traveled together." she said, inclining her head toward the two brothers.

An hour later, they were on the road. They somehow managed to find a spare pony for Musania, and she rode next to Thorin,  the two of them catching up as they always did when they met.

"How many times have you been attacked since we last met?" he asked the small girl.

"Ten, including the two yesterday. Although, those attacks were spread out, no two in the same day. They were hunting me, and someone else if you know what I mean." She let her volume drop to where only he could hear.

"You really expect me to believe he is back?"

"Thorin, I saw him and the Necromancer. He is hunting us both. He doesn't want to kill me so he can use me. He wants to kill you to wipe out the line of Durin,  which means he is also after your nephews."

"Fine. Since you saw both, I believe you."

"Good. Now, I need time to think, so if you don't mind, I will ride at the back."

She slowed to the point she was in the back.

Kili decided to ride beside you.

"Who do you normally travel with?" he asked, causing her to jump.

"I travel alone unless I run across Thorin, and I am always traveling."

"Then where do you live?"

"I-I don't really have a home. Or even just a house. I've never really been welcome anywhere. People think I'm from another world, but I'm not. They're scared of me. This group is the first time I've been accepted anywhere, and if it hadn't been for Thorin mwanting me to come, I wouldn't. I saw the other dwarves reactions when they met me."

"We all accept you, it's just the others have a hard time showing. Don't take their actions to heart. After all, we are dwarves."

"Yep, and you're all weird."

The had just stopped for a break, and before dismounting,  she shoved him of his horse.

"You're gonna pay for that!" he laughed.

"I'd like to see you try to make her." Thorin stated.

"Shut up old man! " she retorted.