A/N: THE TIMELINE IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE DIFFERENT, NOT MUCH. INSTEAD OF ARAGORN AND KAGOME BEING CHILDREN WHEN THORIN AND CO. SHOW UP IN RIVENDELL THEY'LL BE ADULTS.

The years passed and Kagome and Estel grew up. They had both become skilled healers and warriors. Lord Glorfindel made sure that his daughter could match swords with anyone including himself. While she was a great swordswoman, there was no denying that she had greater skill with a bow.

When Estel came of age he was finally told who he really was. Aragorn son of Arathorn. Isildur's heir and the rightful king of Gondor and Chieftain of the Dunédain of the North. Lord Elrond delivered to him the shards of Elendil's sword Narsil, and also the Ring of Barahir. Since Lord Elron and Lord Glorfindel knew that Estel would tell Kagome the truth about himself, they decided to tell her as well even though she was only 18.

Kagome was surprised to learn that she too was one of the Dunédain of the North. She was also surprised to learn that her father, Hastion, was Estel's father's second in command. They were both saddened to learn how their fathers had died and vowed that they would take their place and join their people in protecting the free people of Middle Earth.

But since Kagome was not of age yet, Lord Glorfindel and her mother would not let her go with Aragorn to the North with the other Dunédain.

"But, Ada, I want to go with Estel," Kagome told her foster father.

"I know you do, but I cannot let you go until you are of age. I know that two years seems like a long time but you will see that it will pass quickly."

"But who will watch over him if not me?"

Lord Elrond smiled, "Do not worry, Kagome, Elrohir, and Elladan are going with Estel, they will take good care of him."

That made Kagome feel somewhat better. She still didn't like the idea of letting her best friend go off alone but there was nothing she could do. And so Aragorn left Rivendell to become chieftan of the Dunédain while Kagome stayed in Rivendell. Throughout the two years that she was in Rivendell without Aragorn, Lord Glorfindel increased her training with the sword and bow. He would also take her on patrol with him so she could get the feel of battling Orcs. But Kagome was only ever allowed to venture out of Rivendell with her foster father and Eleven guards. She didn't mind really, as long as she got experience in battle.

She also continued her studies with Lord Elrond and Erestor. She now had complete control of her healing powers and could call them forth at will. By the time she became of age, she was a skilled warrior and an accomplished healer.

Now that she was 20, Lord Glorfindel and Lord Elrond, along with her mother, decided that she could go join Aragorn. Aistarë didn't want her daughter to become a ranger, but Aistarë knew that Kagome was too much like her father and that it was her destiny to protect others. So, with a heavy heart, Aistarë gave her blessing to her daughter.

"May the Valar watch over you and keep you safe, my child."

"Thank you, mother, I promise that I will be careful."

"I know you will."

The day Kagome was to leave for the Shire, Glorfindel pulled her aside, "Come, daughter, let us walk for a while."

Kagome smiled up at the tall blonde elf, "Yes, Ada."

She took his arm and they began to walk through the gardens of Rivendell.

"I'm going to miss you, Ada."

"And I shall miss you, gwinig (Little one). You have brought great joy to my life and I shall always be grateful for that."

"Thank you, Ada."

They continued to walk in silence for a moment until Glorfindel stopped, "Kagome I have a gift for you."

He pulled from his belt a sword in its sheath and handed it to Kagome. She looked at it in awe.

"This is Glamdagnir (Orc Slayer), I had it made especially for you. It is lighter than most Elven swords but no less deadly. And like all Elven swords, it glows blue when Orcs are near."

Kagome unsheathed the sword and stepped away from her foster father. She gave it a few practice swings and noted that yes it was lighter than the swords she was used to. She sheathed the sword and hugged her father.

"Thank you, Ada."

"You're welcome, Daughter. I have one more thing to give you. Come with me."

Kagome followed Glorfindel to the pasture where the horses were feeding.

Glorfindel gave a chirping whistle and two horses came running up to him. One was Asfaloth and the other was a beautiful white stallion that Kagome had never seen before.

Kagome went up to Asfaloth and petted him, he lowered his head so that she could scratch behind his ear. The other horse walked up to Kagome and nudged her so that she would pet him as well.

"My, aren't you friendly, who is this, Ada?"

"This is Calion he is one of Asfaloth's offspring.

"Calion, meaning Son of Light, what a beautiful name for a beautiful horse."

"He is yours, Kagome."

Kagome turned and stared at her foster father.

"Truly?"

"Yes, I want you to have the shiftest most sure-footed horse we have, but Asfaloth is mine so I am giving you the next best thing."

"Thank you, Ada," Kagome said as she threw herself at Lord Glorfindel, "This means so much to me."

"You're welcome, iell (Daughter)."

Glorfindel called for a groomsman to saddle Calion while they went back to gather her belongings. Calion was taken to the gates of Rivendell where all of Rivendell gathered to say goodbye to Kagome. She would not be traveling to the Shire alone, Elladan and Elrohir had arrived the week before to escort her to the Shire.

Kagome, her mother, and foster father walked to the gates of Rivendell. Glorfindel helped Kagome pack her belongings on Calion and secure her sword and bow.

Aistarë hugged her one last time then stepped away so that the others could say their goodbyes. Lord Elrond placed his hand over his heart and bowed.

"Goodbye, Kagome, may Eru always protect you. And remember that this will always be your home."

"Goodbye my lord," Kagome returned the gesture but then suddenly hugged him. Lord Elrond chuckled and hugged her back.

With one last hug and kiss on the forehead from Glorfindel, Kagome mounted Calion and her, Elladan, and Elrohir left Rivendell.

It took two weeks to arrive at the Dunédain camp, along the way Kagome met a certain wandering wizard who the Elven twins introduced as Mithrandir also known as Gandalf the Grey. They traveled for some time together and got to know each other until finally, they went their separate ways. Gandalf heading south towards Dunland.

When Kagome finally arrived at the Dunédain encampment, she was greeted warmly by all of the rangers, but none more than Aragorn. He hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead.

"It is good to see you, my friend, I'm so happy you're finally here."

"As am I, Estel."

"Come, you must be tired, let me show you where you will be staying, then later we will feast."

Aragorn led Kagome to where she would be staying, which was right next to him. She thanked him, went inside and took a nap. That evening there was a grand feast in her honor.

The next few years were filled with teaching Kagome how to track and live in the wild. Also going out on patrol with Aragorn and the other rangers. She had engaged in many battles with Orcs and bandits and they kept the Shire safe and with her healing powers, the risk to the rangers was greatly reduced.

It had been five years since Kagome had been to Rivendell and she missed her mother and foster father terribly. Aragorn, having noticed this, decided to have a word with Kagome.

"Kagome, are you not happy here with the rangers?"

Kagome looked at Aragorn surprised, "Of course I am, this is where I belong. Here at your side."

Aragorn raised an eyebrow, "But?"

"But I miss my mother and Ada."

"Then go home for a while, spend your birthday with your mother and Lord Glorfindel."

"What about the Shire and the men?"

"The Shire is in good hands, I myself am leaving to Rohan. King Thengal needs aid."

"Then I shall go with you."

"No, go home, you deserve it. We'll be alright without you. Stay as long as you like."

Kagome smiled at Aragorn and gave him a hug, "Thank you, Estel."

So, Aragorn, Kagome, Elladan, and Elrohir left the Dunédain camp together. Eventually splitting up with Kagome heading to Rivendell and the others to Rohan.

Kagome was very excited to go back home for her 25th birthday, she couldn't wait to see everyone in Rivendell. As soon as she arrived on the border of Rivendell she was surprised to see a company of Elves including Lord Elrond and Lord Glorfindel fighting a pack of Orcs. Without hesitation, Kagome joined in the battle. After the battle was over, Kagome joined her foster father and Lord Elrond as they headed back to Rivendell.

"Daughter, I am so happy to see you. What brings you back home?"

"I thought I would visit for my birthday, Ada. I miss you and mother, it has been such a long time since I have seen you."

"I am glad you are home, little one."

As they rode back to Rivendell, they talked about how things were going with her and the Rangers. She told of them of the adventures she had with Estel and the twins, and all that they had accomplished. Lord Glorfindel was very proud of his daughter. As they entered Rivendell they noticed that Mithrandir had arrived with a group of Dwarves. The Elves circled the Dwarves causing them to become defensive and group together.

Lord Elrond dismounted his horse and began to talk with Gandalf. He then addressed one of the Dwarves. Kagome gasped when she heard the name Thorin Oakenshield. She was familiar with the Dwarves of Erebor and how it had fallen to Smaug the Terrible. Kagome was instantly intrigued as to why they were in Rivendell. After Lord Elrond had offered the Dwarves food and shelter, Glorfindel escorted his daughter to her room so that she could bathe then afterward she would see her mother.

Kagome found Aistarë in the garden where she was reading peacefully. Kagome smiled at the sight.

"Mother," Kagome called.

Aistarë turned her face lit up at the sight of her daughter, "Kagome, It is so wonderful to see you, my love," Aistarë says as she hugs her daughter "What brings you home?"

"Estel gave me permission to spend my birthday with you and Ada."

"That is wonderful, does Glorfindel know that you are home?"

"Yes, I saw him and the Lord Elrond in the valley hunting Orcs."

Aistarë gave her daughter a concerned look. She knew it was part of a Ranger's job to fight Orcs, but it was something that she did not like her daughter doing. She forced herself to put on a smile and wrapped her arms around Kagome as they stroll through the garden.

"I am glad that you are safe, my love."

"Thank you, mother. How are you and Gilraen doing?"

"We are doing well, my child, she is away in visiting her father at the moment."

"Please give her my love if she returns after I leave," Kagome tells her mother.

"I will. Come, it is almost time for dinner. Let us make our way to the great hall."

As they make their way to the great hall they notice that the Dwarves have made themselves comfortable on one of the balconies overlooking Rivendell as opposed to accepting the rooms that were offered. Aistarë is surprised to see that there are Dwarves in Rivendell and asks her daughter about it.

"I don't know, mother, I only know that Thorin Oakenshield is among them and that they arrived with Mithrandir."

Aistarë gave Kagome a questioning look, "How do you know Mithrandir?"

"I met him when Elladan, Elrohir and I were traveling to the Shire."

Aistarë nods. They make their way into the great hall where they go and sit with Lord Elrond, Lord Glorfindel, Gandalf, Thorin, another Dwarf that Kagome doesn't know and a Hobbit. All of the men stand when she and her mother come to the table.

"Allow me to introduce ladies Aistarë and Kagome of the Dunédain of the North," Lord Elrond says to Gandalf, the Dwarves, and Bilbo, "My ladies, this is Thorin, son of Thrain, his advisor Balin son of Fundin, and Mr. Bilbo Baggins of the Shire."

"It is a pleasure to meet you, ladies. We are at your service." Thorin says.

"Thank you, My lord," Kagome says as she and her mother sit down.

The evening progresses and Lord Elrond talks to Gandalf and Thorin about their swords and asks them several questions. Eventually, the Dwarves become bored and begin singing and dancing then start a food fight.

The next day Kagome spends the entire morning talking with her mother talking and wandering around Rivendell. Later, she spends time with her foster father in the training area working on her sparring. while they were sparring Dwalin and several other Dwarves were also sparring. They stopped what they were doing to watch Kagome spar with Glorfindel.

"She's good," Kili observed.

"She fights like an Elf," Dwalin growls.

"Of course she does, she was trained by Elves," Bofur tells him.

When Kagome and Glorfindel finish their sparring they take a break then Kagome continues on training with her bow. As Kagome is preparing her bow, Kili walks up to her and introduces himself.

"Hello, Kili son of Vili at your service."

Kagome smiles at him, "Kagome, daughter of Hastion of the Dunédain of the North at yours."

"Are you any good with that," Kili asks pointing at the bow.

"Fair," Kagome tells him, "Do you shoot?"

Kili grins, "Yes, I'm not too bad with a bow if I do say so myself. Care for a little competition?"

"That would be wonderful," Kagome tells him.

Kili runs back to where the Dwarves are and grabs his bow and arrows. He grins at his companions thinking that this would be the perfect time for him to show off. Several Elves that are in the area sparring stop what they are doing to watch the competition.

While Kili went to go get his bow, one of the Elves set up several targets for Kagome and Kili. When Kili returned he told Kagome to go first.

"No, Master Dwarf, you are a guest in my home, please you go first."

"Alright, if you insist."

Kili took his shot and almost hit the bull's eye. The Dwarves cheer.

At this point, Lord Glorfindel comes back into the training ground to see what is going on. He ends up standing next to Dwalin who looks up at him and smirks.

"Care to make a wager on who will win, Elf?"

Glorfindel looks down at Dwalin, he knows for a fact that his daughter will win but he will humor the Dwarf.

"Alright, Master Dwarf, let us make a wager."

The minute they make a wager, the rest of the Dwarves and Elves do the same thing.

Kagome takes Kili's place and takes aim. She takes her shot and hit the target dead center. As Kili and Kagome move down the line shooting at the targets, Kili gets getting closer and closer to hitting the target, but Kagome hits it dead center every time. Until the last shot when Kili finally hits the bull's eye, he grins at Kagome. Kagome takes aim and shoots, her arrow flies through the air and hits the bull's eye, splitting Kili's arrow right down the middle.

All the Dwarves groan as they know they have lost their bet to a bunch of tree huggers. Money changes hands and the Elves leave the area. Meanwhile, Kili stands there in shock that Kagome was able to split his arrow in two.

"How did you do that?"

"Years of practice. I have been practicing since I was a small child. The bow has always come naturally to me."

"Well, you are truly a great shot."

"Thank you," Kagome says. She bows then takes her leave.

Later that evening, Kagome is sitting alone in the garden when Gandalf approaches her.

"Good evening, Kagome."

"Good evening, Mithrandir."

"It has been a long time since we have seen each other, my friend, how have you been fairing?"

"Very well, things in the Shire have been quiet for the most part."

"And Aragorn, how is he?"

"He is well. Right now he and the twins have gone to Rohan to assist king Thengal."

Gandalf hums and sits down next to Kagome. He takes out his pipe and lights it with his finger. Taking a few puffs, he and Kagome sit there in silence enjoying the evening air. Finally, Gandalf breaks the silence.

"May I ask what brought you back to Rivendell, Kagome?"

"It is my 25th birthday and Aragorn gave me permission to return to see mother and Ada."

He hums again and takes a few more puffs, "And I assume you will be returning to the Shire after your visit or will you go to Aragorn?"

Kagome sighs, "No, I shall return to the Shire."

At her reaction, Gandalf raises an eyebrow, "I don't suppose you would be interested in an adventure?"

Kagome peers at Gandalf, "What sort of adventure?"

Gandalf proceeds to tell Kagome about the Dwarves quest to take back Erebor from Smaug and that her skills would be invaluable.

Kagome thinks about it. In all honesty, she really would like to go with the Dwarves on this adventure and Aragorn did say she could stay gone as long as she liked. She thought that if she sent him a raven and explained to him what she was doing he would be alright with it. He knew that she could take care of herself. But she felt that she needed to talk to her Ada first and tell him her plans. Kagome knew that he would not stop her or the Dwarves it was not up to him to do such a thing.

With her decision made she turned to Gandalf, "Alright, Mithrandir, I will join Thorin Oakenshield and his Company, but I must tell my father."

"I thought as much, and I am glad that you have decided to join us. Please be ready as soon as possible, the Dwarves will need to sneak away if they are to complete their quest."

Kagome got up and went to her room to pack when she was ready she went to her father's chambers to inform him of what she planned on doing. Afterward, she would write to Aragorn.

Kagome told her father everything and Glorfindel listened intently, when she was finished she waited expectantly for his response.

Glorfindel looked at her and sighed, "I believe you are making the right decision to go with the Dwarves, Kagome, they will need all the help they can get. I wish I could go with you on this Journey but alas I cannot. But I can make your passage through the Greenwood much easier."

Glorfindel takes out a page of parchment and begins to write a letter when he is finished he folds it up and drips wax on it then presses his sigil into the wax then hands the letter to Kagome

"Give this letter to King Thranduil when you guarantee can almost guarantee you are going to have problems with him but this letter will solve it."

"What did you write, Ada?"

Glorfindel only smiles at her.

"Now go send your letter to Estel when he responds the raven will find you wherever you are."

Kagome nods, then hugs him. she then leaves and sends the letter off to Aragorn.

The next night the Dwarves sneak out of Rivendell. Kagome intercepts them halfway up the pass.

"What are you doing here?" Thorin asks.

Gandalf has asked me to go along with you."

"Absolutely not, we do not need a woman coming along with us. You will only be a hindrance."

Kagome glares at Thorin, "I am not some helpless woman, I am a Dunedan. I have trained all my life to fight for the free people of Middle Earth and that includes Dwarves. And if I can help you regain your homeland from Smaug I will whether you want me to or not."

"Let her come, Uncle, she incredible with a bow," Kili tells Thorin.

"Aye, and she's not bad with a sword either, even if she does fight like an Elf," Dwalin tells him.

Thorin looks at Balin, who nodded, then at the rest of his company, "Fine, but if you fall behind we will leave you."

"Do not worry about me Master Dwarf, I can keep up just fine."

And so it went that Kagome joined the Company of Thorin Oakenshield on their adventure to take back Erebor. Along the way, they ran into several problems. Mostly because Thorin was too stubborn to listen to Kagome when she told him there were easier ways. They were first captured by Goblins, lost Bilbo, chased by Wargs, nearly fell off a cliff when the trees they climbed collapsed. Thorin was injured by Azog the Defiler. They were saved by Gandalf's eagles, but when Kagome healed Thorin from his battle with Azog he realized that Kagome was indeed an asset to the Company.

So, when they got to Mirkwood they did not hesitate to follow Kagome through the woods. Of course, that did not mean that they did not get captured by the Elves of Mirkwood, but at least they did not encounter any spiders along the way.

They were then taken the prisoner to the palace of King Thranduil where the King began to speak to Thorin about his quest. Thorin, of course, lost his temper and insulted Thranduil landing him and everyone else in the dungeon. While down there, Kagome asked the captain of the guard if she could speak with King Thranduil on behalf of the Dwarves.

Kagome was taken to the throne room where King Thranduil was seated. He looked down at the young girl and raised an eyebrow.

"My captain has informed me that you wish to speak to me on behalf of that bearded rabble that I hold in my dungeon. What could the Daughter of Man possibly say that could influence me?"

"Your Grace, I have here a letter from my foster father Lord Glorfindel of the Golden Flower. He told me to give it to you if we were to have any trouble."

"Lord Glorfindel is your foster father, you are Dunedan?"

"Yes, your Grace."

Thranduil nods to the guard who takes the letter from Kagome and takes it up to Thranduil. He looks at the seal to confirm that it is in fact from Glorfindel. Breaking the seal, Thranduil begins to read the letter. As he reads the letter his eyes slowly begin to widen. Eventually, he clears his throat and addresses the Prince Legolas

"Release the prisoners and return their weapons. Have their supplies replenished and make ready some horses for them. I also want you, Tauriel and 10 more guards to escort them to Esgoroth. Once they have arrived retrieve the horses and return."

Legolas stares at his father for a moment then looks at Kagome who shrugs. He then bows and goes to release the Dwarves.

The Elves do exactly as Thranduil ordered, they escort the Dwarves to Esgoroth and as they traveled, Kili took the opportunity to get to know Tauriel. It was obvious to everyone that they were forming a deep bond.

After that everything went downhill, Smaug attacked Laketown, though Bard was able to kill him. Thorin lost his mind for a while, Thranduil decided that he wanted the Jewels of Lasgalen back and showed up with his army, then the Orcs attacked. On the bright side not only did Dain show up with his army from the Iron Hill and Thranduil got his head out of his ass, but Lord Glorfindel showed up with the army of Rivendell to lend a hand.

So while they fought the Gundabad Orcs, Kagome joined Thorin, his nephews, and Dwalin up on Ravenhill to hunt for Azog. As luck would have it, with the combined effort of Fili, Kili, and Tauriel they were able to kill Bolg. And just as Thorin was going to let Azog stab him in the chest, Kagome was able to shoot Azog right in the eye killing him instantly.

Now that the battle was over and the Dwarves had their mountain back they declared that the Elves of Rivendell and the Dunédain of the North were forever to be considered friends of the Dwarves. That, of course, did not apply to the Elves of Mirkwood.

So, Thorin was crowned King Under the Mountain. He asked that Glorfindel and Kagome stay for his coronation, which they happily agreed to. Afterward, father and daughter rode back to Rivendell. Glorfindel brought Calion with him so that Kagome could ride her own horse home. And as they rode home Kagome wondered what that letter that her foster father had written to Thranduil.

"Ada, what exactly did you write to King Thranduil that made him let us go?"

Glorfindel laughed, "I reminded him of the debt he owed me for saving his life in the battle against Sauron. And that if he refused to repay it he and I were going to have a very large problem. Thranduil knows perfectly well what I meant by that and he knows he cannot take me in a fight."

"You would have actually fought him for the Dwarves, Ada?"

"No, my sweet, I would have fought him for you."