Author's note: Hi everyone, I'm so sorry I haven't updated in so long. I had a huge writer's block and I hated writing this chapter. It had to be done though, and finally it's finished. So here you go, enjoy.

XXOXX Miss Audreybear

They had only been in the mountain for about five minutes when there were shouts of "Baya!" and the company swarmed around them. They didn't even notice the hobbit children at first so caught up in hugging Baya, laughing with her, rejoicing in the fact that she could see. When they did noticed Frodo and Sam the company decided that they were the most adorable hobbits they had ever seen. They passed poor Sam and Frodo around, each dwarf demanding a turn to hold them. Thorin laughed as he watched Dwalin fuss over a panicking Sam.

"They've taken a shine to them already," Thorin remarked. Baya grinned.

"We haven't even made it to our rooms yet."

Indeed, Thorin had to break up the happy reunion to allow Baya, Frodo and Sam to get settled in their rooms. Thorin had been preparing Baya's living quarters for years. The living room walls were painted a light, airy yellow that gave the place an open, happy feel. There was a grand, ornate fireplace surrounded by plush armchairs. There was a beautiful coffee table in front of the fireplace with a beautiful set of tea cups resting on it. There was a small hallway that lead to a large bathroom. The bathroom was all white marble with a large stained glass skylight. The tub was deep and large enough to fit a dwarf the size of Dwalin. There were soaps and lotions, all lavender scented. Thorin had remembered Baya mentioning that lavender was her favorite scent.

There was also an adjoined kitchen. It was large and open. A large mahogany table stood in the center of the room covered in a yellow checkered cloth. There were pots and pans, beautiful china plates and a large stove.

Baya's bedroom was painted lavender. The mattress was of the finest make but there were no sheets. Thorin had assumed Baya would want to put her own sheets on the bed. She had a lovely bedside table. On the bedside table was a new silver brush and a diamond necklace.

There were several guest rooms connected to Baya's living room. They had been intended for the members of the company. One would be renovated for Frodo and Sam.

A long hallway that connected to the living room lead to Thorin's chambers.

When Baya saw her room her eyes welled up with tears.

"It's beautiful," she breathed gazing around. The pale light of the sunset streamed in through the windows giving the place a homey feel. Thorin kissed the top of her head and murmured, "I'm glad you like it."

"What would you have done if I had said no?" Baya asked.

Thorin shrugged. "Burned it?"

Baya frowned.

Thorin left Baya to get herself and the boys settled. After unpacking their things, making the beds and throwing the dirty clothes into a hamper to wash later Baya decided that the boys needed a bath. She filed the tub up with warm water and settled the boys into it, then she went to find something for them to wear. There were drawers upon drawers of clothes for her but nothing for the boys. In the end she got two plain white nightgowns and rolled the sleeves up.

When she got Frodo and Sam out of the tub the water was brown. The second their feet hit the floor Frodo and Sam dashed away, squealing and naked as the day they were born while Baya chased after them. They through the door open and darted down the hall, Baya giving chase.

"Boys! Come back!" yelled Baya. Frodo and Sam simply giggled and kept running. They dashed around the corner and ran right into Dwalin. Dwalin raised an eyebrow and grabbed them by the arms. Baya came around the corner, puffing.

"I do believe these are yours," Dwalin remarked dryly. Baya laughed nervously and grabbed Frodo and Sam.

"Yeah sorry about that."

Dwalin huffed.

Baya got the boys back to their room and wrestled them into the nightgowns. After a few goodnight stories and a glass of water each Baya managed to get the boys into bed. She then got into the tub herself. She soaked for a nice long time in the clean, sweet smelling water and climbed out feeling like a civilized person again. She changed into a clean nightgown and climbed under her fingers traced the embroidered daisies that Ori had stitched long ago. She breathed in the deep, cool smell of the mountain and with a smile on his face, fell asleep.

The next morning Baya was woken by the boys late in the morning. They had all been exhausted by the trip and had treasured the hours of peaceful sleep on comfortable beds. The morning had come though, and the boys were ready to explore their new home. Fili had dropped by sometime earlier and left two small sets of boy clothes. There were thick brown pants and warm shirts of soft fabric. Over the shirts went thick woolen sweater and then fur vests. It was cold in the mountain and though it didn't look quite hobbitish it would keep the boys warm. Baya picked from her closet a warm red dress with a knitted white sweater. Atop the sweater she also donned a fur vest. She brushed her curls, the ones on her head and on her feet and cleaned her teeth.

The boys were waiting impatiently by the door. Frodo looked rather fetching in his blue sweater and Baya decided to get more green for Sam for it made his eyes shine. She took each one of them by the hand and lead them outside.

Baya remembered quite well how to get to the main dining room and that was where she planned to go first. The main dining room was a large room with a kitchen and a living room area. It was where the company spent most of their time when they weren't working. Sure enough everyone was there when they entered. Everyone stood when they entered. The greetings the night before had been rather rushed by Baya's need to get clean and settled so now the real 'welcome back' could begin. Baya was passed from dwarf to dwarf, each one trying to squeeze the life out of her and ask her a thousand questions at the same time. Frodo and Sam, terrified by the rambunctious dwarves, rushed to Thorin, clinging to his leg.

Fili's young son, Tharin and peered with interest at the two hobbit boys. He had never seen anything like a hobbit and rarely met new children. He was excited to get to know the two boys, as soon as they stopped hiding behind his great uncle.

When Baya was finally released she beckoned Frodo and Sam over. Frodo rushed over to her with an excited grin and Sam followed behind, a little more timid. The dwarves watched with eager fascination as the hobbits hid behind Baya's skirt.

"This is my nephew Frodo, and Sam, his best friend," Baya said smiling at Frodo and Sam.

"Hello," said Frodo sweetly. Sam waved shyly.

Tharin grinned at the boys.

"Hello," he said with a smile. "I'm Tharin, nice to meet you."

Within minutes the three boys were happily chatting with each other. Baya watched them with a smile on her face.

Soon the dwarves dragged Baya over to the couch and made her recount everything. Thorin told of the first part of their journey because

Baya hadn't been able to see at the time and had relied solely on hearing. Baya told about Rivendell, the mysterious figure, the magical

pond and the orc attacks. The dwarves were equal parts horrified and outraged to discover that their hobbit had been in such danger. There was a

good amount of angry murmuring and dark looks. Kili, already very attached to Sam and Frodo, yanked them into his arms and squeezed them

tightly.

Watching them, Thorin felt his heart swell. Their loyalty was unwavering and he knew, that they would not let anything happen to his family.