Lightening lit up the sky, with thunder booming after it. Anna sat in the corner of her cabin in silent terror, her eyes wide and alert. The storm had been raging on for hours now, and Anna had other problems other than the storm.

A shadow darted past her window, and Anna held her breath in terror. Soon a banging come to the door, and the hinges grew loose. Anna screamed and ran and hid under her bed, shaking in fear. Soon the door swung open, and a tall figure filled the doorway, an axe in hand. Anna tried to run, but she had been cornered even before she leapt out from under her bed.

The figure raised his axe, and brought it down on her shaking figure. A smile crept across his face, a crazy smile. And he turned and left the cabin.

When Anna awoke she was in a small room, light from the sun cast across her eyes. Slowly her vision focused, and she noticed a figure sitting in the corner. Anna gasped in terror, and sat straight up in the bed, pushing herself into the corner.

"I..Its okay.." The person said, standing up quickly. Only then did Anna get a good look at the person. He was short, and had curly hair. His face was filled with concern and he raised his hands. Anna relaxed slightly then tensed again.

"Where am I?" Anna asked, looking around. "You're in Bag End." The person replied, slowly walking over to the bedside. Anna looked at him with a horrified look in her eyes.

"So, I'm not...Dead?" Anna asked slowly, quickly checking the back of her head for any injuries. "Well, you're here and breathing so I suppose not.." The person said, the ends of his lips curved into a small smile. "B..But.. How?! I'm supposed to be dead!" Anna said in panic, frantically checking herself for any wounds.

The person looked at her in pity, and sat down at the end of the bed. "I don't know.." He admitted. "But, if you need anything, please let me know." He added, a sorrowful smile crossing his face.

Slowly he turned and walked to the door. "Wait!" Anna called. "I.. Never learned your name.." Anna said, her face red with embarrassment. "I'm Bilbo, Bilbo Baggins." Bilbo replied smiling. "I'm Anna.." Anna replied, a small smile tugging at her lips. Bilbo smiled, and left the room.

Slowly, Anna got out of bed. Her legs shaking, she made her way through the unusual home. It was interesting, but beautiful. Peering through the window, she saw Bilbo out talking to a man dressed in grey robes. She watched curiously, and the mans eyes flitted up to her figure standing in the window. Anna gasped and ducked out of site, before crawling over and sitting in a living room chair.

Bilbo came inside shortly after, a look of annoyance on his face. He set the mail down on a table close to the round door, and walked into the living room where he noticed Anna sitting. His face softened, and he walked over and sat down across from her.

"Who was that?" Anna asked, looking at Bilbo curiously. "Gandalf, old wizard was yammering on about some adventure." Bilbo scoffed. "If I may ask Lady Anna... What, happened?" Bilbo asked, his face filled with concern.

Anna's eyes faded off into space, and she slowly answered. "I... had rented a cabin out by a lake for a month, to get in touch with nature. One night there was a thunderstorm and.. I was murdered with an Axe.." Anna replied shakily, her eyes wide and alert. "I... I'm sorry.." Bilbo stammered.

"Tea..?" Bilbo asked, slowly getting up from his chair. "..Sure." Anna replied, standing up to follow him. When the reached the dining room Bilbo began to boil some tea and make dinner for the two. "Do you need any help..?" Anna asked, looking up at Bilbo. "No, It's fine Lady Anna. You've been through enough." Bilbo replied, setting a mug down in front of her. Slowly Anna picked it up and took a sip. It was sweet and warm, and Anna relaxed.

Eventually Bilbo had served dinner and the two sat down and ate. Anna finished her meal before Bilbo and cleared her plate. Soon, a knock came at the door. Bilbo got up and put his robe on, before answering the door. A tall dwarf filled the doorway, two axes on his back.

The dwarf examined Bilbo with a firm eye. "Dwalin, at your service." Dwalin said gruffly, bowing. "B..Bilbo Baggins at yours.." Bilbo stammered. The dwarf pushed past Bilbo into the house. He looked into the dining area and saw a girl sitting at the table with wide eyes.

Bilbo panicked and rushed in front of the dwarf and pushed him behind the doorway. The dwarf gave him a questioning look, to which Bilbo replied. "Your axes!" In a hushed voice. "What about them?" Dwalin asked gruffly, looking down at the Hobbit. "She is deathly afraid of axes!" Bilbo hissed.

But the damage had already been done, and before Bilbo could say anything Anna had jumped up from the table and sprinted into her room. Bilbo looked at the door in sorrow. Soon Dwalin had pushed past him and was raiding his pantry. Before long 12 dwarves had arrived and were feasting in Bilbo's dining room.

Anna huddled in her room, a silent terror washed over her. Bilbo had tried coaxing her out of her room, but to no avail. Soon, Bilbo was standing near the dwarves who were being loud, messy, and obnoxious. "Oi Bilbo! What about that lass earlier?" Dwalin asked. The room went quiet and Bilbo sighed.

"She refuses to come out. Poor thing is scared beyond wits." Bilbo replied sadly, glancing down at the floor. "What's she scared of?" Fili asked, his voice filled with curiosity. "She.. Is afraid of axes.. From what she has told me.." Bilbo replied, turning to face the dwarves. "I found her outside, she was asleep and in some sort of nightmare.. I brought her inside and when she awoke she backed into the corner." Bilbo continued. "When she finally calmed down and came out, she told me she had rented a cabin by a lake.. And during a thunderstorm she was murdered.. With an Axe..." Bilbo finished, his voice filled with pity.

The dwarves went quiet, and a small click could be heard. Slowly, Anna walked into the room, and looked around nervously. The dwarves looked up at her in pity and confusion. Anna quickly grabbed her mug of tea, and dashed into the living room. Bilbo sighed and followed her, leaving the dwarves in the dining room.

Anna had huddled herself into a corner on the couch, she slowly sipped the tea and gazed into the fire. "I don't understand Bilbo. I was supposed to die." Anna muttered, tears brimming on the edges of her eyes. "Maybe you were given a second chance.." A voice said. Anna looked up quickly to see Gandalf standing in the doorway.

"You were not meant to die that day, Anna. You have been given a second chance." Gandalf said, his voice calm and soothing. Anna looked up. "Now, will you please join us for dinner?" Gandalf asked, a small smile crossing his face. Anna sat for a moment before she replied. "Sure."

Slowly Anna made her way into the dining room, the room growing quiet as they watched her take a seat quietly beside two young dwarves. Anna sat awkwardly in her seat, as the dwarves watched her curiously. "What?!" Anna finally burst out, looking around at the faces around her. The dwarves coughed and shuffled around in their seats.

Anna sighed and looked over at Bilbo with pleading eyes. Bilbo gave a smile and said nothing. Anna sighed and buried her head in her hands. "How did you convince me to come out here again..?" Anna asked slowly, a small hint of amusement in her sweet voice. Gandalf and Bilbo chuckled.

Anna raised her head, a grin crossing her lips. "Well, what are we waiting for? Lets eat!" One of the younger dwarves announced, followed by cheers. Soon food was being passed about as well as ale.

"Are you not going to eat Lady Anna?" A dwarf in an odd hat asked. "No, I've already eaten. And.. Just Anna please." Anna replied, leaning back in her chair. The dwarf nodded, and the feast continued. Soon, a knock could be heard at the door. Anna froze, and looked at the door with wide eyes. "He is here." Gandalf said.

Anna crept into the hall, as Bilbo opened the door. She looked at the figure with wide eyes. "I thought you said this place would be easy to find Gandalf.. I lost my way, twice." The hooded figure said in a deep voice, before stepping inside and pulling his hood down.

He had dark hair, with icy blue eyes. His gaze moved over to Bilbo. "So this is the burglar.." He said, walking around Bilbo. "Tell me burglar, have you ever stolen anything?" He asked, not giving Bilbo time to reply. "What is your weapon of choice, sword or axe." He asked.

Anna let out a small squeak at the mention of axe. His gaze moved up to Anna huddled in the corner. "ANd who is this?" He said, walking up to Anna. Anna shrunk down into the corner, locked in a cold stare from the dwarf above her.

"I'm Anna..." Anna mumbled, her eyes wide in fear. "And why are you here?!" The dwarf spat, his gaze cold and suspicious. Anna's eyes widened, and she looked away biting her lip. "Answer me." He said. "I..I'd rather not.." Anna replied, her voice shaking.

"Answer me!" The dwarf boomed, and Anna cringed. She looked up in a lost terror, and pushed the dwarf out of the way before running into her room, tears flowing freely down her cheeks.

Thorin looked back at the rest of the company, they looked back at him with looks of disappointment or past him at the door of her room in sorrow. Bilbo pushed past the dwarf and over to Anna's door.

"Anna..?"