The next few days, Rosa noticed that the dwarves rarely talked to her and seemed to avoid her when she came around. Even Fili, who offered his assistance before.
One morning while riding, Bilbo noticed Rosa has been more distant and quiet than usual since the dwarves found out she was half-elf.
"Ro, can we talk about what's bothering you?" Bilbo asks slowing down to ride with her
"What is there to talk about I'm fine, I'm fantastic!" She remakes
"Come on Rosa, don't have to be like that."
"I know, I-I just." She sighs, looking off to the side "Look, I don't want to talk about it, alright, so just drop it."
With that, the two rode on in silence the rest of the way. When it was near night. The company stopped and started setting up camp. Rosa sat far from the group with Lilly petting her head as she lightly nudged her. Rosa looks up as she hears footsteps to see Bilbo walking over to her.
"Mind if i seat with you?" Bilbo asks
Rosa just nods in response
Bilbo half-smiles sitting down. the two sat there in uncomfortable silence for a few minutes.
"Rosa, please tell me what is bothering you? I'm starting to worry about you." Bilbo finally spoke
"Like I told you before, I'm fine, Bilbo."
"Rosa, don't lie to me. Those dwarves haven't been treating you right at all these past few days!"
"It's my problem to handle." Rosa tells him, standing up "I can handle myself!" She comments before walking away
Later that night, Rosa sneaks off from the company to find a spot to think and clear her mind without being watched by the dwarves.
"You know, you shouldn't leave the safety of the camp." A voicebehind her says
She turns to see Thorin standing there "Didn't know you cared." She said with some venom at him
"You're a part of this company, it seems, whether I like it or not. So I prefer that you not get yourself killed."
Rosa crossed her arms "I'm very capable of caring for myself, thank you."
Thorin raised a brow "Is that so. You seem to have no survival or weapon training. How do except to fight for yourself?"
"Well, I'll find a way to manage on my own." Rosa huffed, then turned her back to him "I don't need help from stubborn, grumpy dwarves." She turned back around and started walking to the camp "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get some sleep."
She stopped by Thorin and then continued back to camp, leaving him alone to contemplate.
The next morning, everyone got up, loaded up their ponies, and continued the journey to Erebor. That night, the company camped near the edge of a cliff. As Bombur sleeps, tiny flying insects get sucked into his mouth every time he inhales, and they are expelled when he exhales. Bilbo watches in disgust, then finally gets up and walks around. Almost everyone is asleep; Gandalf, Fili, and Kili are awake. Bilbo walks over to his and Rosa's ponies, noticing that Rosa is sleeping near her pony, far off from everyone, looking so peaceful for once on this journey.
"Hello, girl," Bilbo whispered, walking closer to his pony, Myrtle
He checks to see if anyone is looking, then pulls out an apple, giving it to his pony "That's a good girl. It's our little secret, Myrtle; you must tell no one. sh, sh."
Suddenly, a scream erupted in the night air, waking Rosa and troubling Bilbo. Rosa watched as Bilbo rushed over to Fili and Kili.
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Unwanted Attractions
FanfictionRosa Baggins adopted sister of Bilbo Baggins who is more protective then she likes or needs from him and when they're asked by Gandalf to join Thorin and his company on their journey. Unlike Bilbo, Rosas all for helping them that is until the dwarve...
