A/N I don't own any of the characters. They belong to their respective authors (Tolkkin and Rowling) who love them so much they made it illegal for us to still them. I can't hurt such a strong bond.  P.S. sorry for any wrong name spelling. It's late, you get it. lol.

A LIFE'S CHANGE

Part 1:The Fellowship

Chapter 1, Wake up start

Ron's head hurt as he slowly raised it up out of the weird angle that it had been at having apparently falling asleep on it at an odd angle. He opened his eyes and saw why. He had fallen asleep against a tree that he had been sitting under in a lovely green wood. His eyes closed again trying to soak up the sun that was filtered through the branches, but then he suddenly realized something and his eyes shot back open again in a flash.

How the bloody hell did I get here? He thought as he looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings. None of the forest around him seemed familiar. Not around his home and definantly wasn't the forbidden forest. Neither was this pretty. The place seemed so green.

He looked down at himself and was even more shocked to find himself wearing clothes that seemed right out of the middle ages. Brown trousers that came just below the knees, cotton shirt with vest, and for some odd reason he lacked shoes or socks. What shocked him even more was that he thought his feet seemed bigger.

Ok, Ron thought calmly to himself, I've lost my mind. He slowly got to his feet scratching his head in confusion. If this is a joke from Fred and George I am going to kill them.

His hand brushed over his ear and the breath in his lungs stopped. He went back over it again shacking, then did the same to the other. Hermione turned me into a house elf! He thought franticly as his hands ran over the pointed ears for the tenth time. He new he shouldn't have made fun of S.P.E.W. Now she's gotten back at him! Oh she's going to pay!

Trying to calm himself down he searched for a way out of the forest. By this time he was starting to panic. He had no idea were he was but figured if he could just find someone they could help him. The problem was, no one seemed to be in these woods and he couldn't find the way out.

Suddenly he heard someone's voice. As quickly as he could he ran towards it through the trees and soft grass fearful that he might lose that trail. It got louder and louder and he realized that it was a man singing.

As Ron burst through the trees he couldn't believe how happy he was to see Dumbledore coming down the road in a wagon. He looked different though but he couldn't tell what. He didn't even care that it could be said that seeing Dombledore in a wagon was one of the funniest things he had ever seen. He was just happy to see someone that could tell him what was going on.

"Dumbledore!" he cried quickly before rushing out onto the road and meeting the cart.

The wizard laughed a loud happy laugh. "Hop in my friend" he said and Ron quickly jumped in. There was one major difference that he hadn't realized before. Dumbledore was huge! The cart was huge. Either everyone grew or he shrunk. Probably part of Hermione's or the twins joke he though angrily to himself.

"So tell me," Dumbledore said "how are things going Frodo?".

Ron stopped for a moment. Why had Dumbledore just called him Frodo?

"Why did you just call me Frodo?" he asked. "I'm Ron, remember Dumbledore?"

At these words the man lost the jolly look that had been on his face just moments before.

"Because that is your name is it not? You are Frodo, hobbit of the Shire, and I am not this Dumbledore" He said. "I am Gandalf as you know. Why are you acting so strange?"

Ron just became even more confused. I'm a hobbit? Though one thing was cleared up. This man wasn't Dumbledore. He also expected that he confused Ron with this Frodo guy though he didn't even know who he was.

"Listen," Ron said and the started to tell him everything that had happened since he had woken up. The look in the man's eyes slowly changed to one of contemplation and confusion.

"Strange" Gandalf said after Ron had finished with his story. "Very strange indeed."

"I don't even remember how I got here" Ron continued. "The last thing I remember before waking was going to sleep in the boy's dorm. It all is a bit confusing really".

Gandalf thought for a moment. What this person said to him was disturbing. How could someone that looked exactly like Frodo just seem to come out of nowhere? Not to mention the whole part of where he had come from and the fact that he was a wizard though to be, though Gandalf. He seemed hones though. He nodded his head. "I don't know how this happened but I will try to help you in anyway that I can. After the party that is. Too much to do before then."

"Party?" Ron asked.

"Yes. It is your uncle Bilbo's 111 birthday today. There is to be a huge party tonight to celebrate. You will be coming of course. Until I figure out who you are and how to get you back it is best that you go along with the idea. You are Frodo understand?"

Ron's stomach felt weird. He thought he was going to be sick at any moment. At first he believed all this was a dream but now reconsidered. This all felt real enough. The only thing that seemed not so bad was Gandalf himself. He was nice and understanding. Ron felt as if he could really trust him.

"I don't think I can do this Gandalf. I mean, I've never done anything like this before" Ron stated desperately. "Usually it is my friend Harry that gets the hard stuff, and Hermione always figures the way out of it. I am just the tag along".

Gandalf smiled down at Ron. "Well it appears that you are wrong. You can do this, don't worry."

They drove into the small village. Ron couldn't believe his eyes. All the small hobbits that were running around doing their day-to-day work. It was amazing. He couldn't believe that he himself was a hobbit, or so it seemed. These people were so peaceful looking and their village was great. Nice, small, and cosy.

Beside him Gandalf yelled over to a small blond hared hobbit. He started heading over to the cart and Gandalf started whispering in his ear. "Sam-wise Gamge, your gardener. Go with him."

"Mr. Gandalf sir!" said the enthusiastic hobbit, "so good to see you again!"

"And I you Sam-wise" the wizard laughed.

"Good day Mr. Frodo", Sam said turning now to him.

"Hey," Ron said awkwardly. "I mean, hello Sam" he said hastily figuring they didn't appreciate the slang. He also didn't want to blow his cover like Gandalf had said.

"Sam would you mind taking Frodo and you two can get ready for the party. I must go speak with Bilbo."

Sam's smile just widened even more. "No problem. Glad to be of help" and the two set off across the village.

Ron was at first very reluctant to leave Gandalf. With in the short while that he had been in this strange new world Gandalf was the only person he knew. He was happy to find however that Sam was a rather nice guy. Very cheerful and nice. Sam was also a person Ron felt a connection to though he wasn't sure how.

When they went to change their clothes Ron was surprised to find that his usual straight red hair had now turned thick and somewhat curly though it still retained it's bright red colour though maybe a little darker. He wondered how many other surprises awaited him.

That night the party was wonderful. Gandalf shot fireworks into the air that Ron doubted even his brothers could create. Everyone was sitting, dancing, drinking, and just having a regular time. Sam sat next to him grumbling because he wanted to dance with one of the girls but was to shy.

Ron could relate and wouldn't let Sam make the same mistake he had made. As soon as the girl was close to their table Ron grabbed Sam and flew him right into her arms. The look on Sam's face as he went twirling around the dance floor was priceless. Ron couldn't help but laugh at the poor hobbit.

An explosion suddenly shook the party as what appeared to be a huge fire dragon flew up into the air over them. All around him the people were running and panicking.

The dragon dove toward the party and then flew over and burst into huge fireworks that lit up the night. Applause rang out from the crowd. Everyone started laughing again and making marry.

Soon Bilbo stood up on a barrel and started making his speech. The first part was rather funny and made everyone a bit confused, especially Ron.

Ron liked Bilbo. Having meat him earlier in the day, he had found him a pleasant hobbit that reminded him of his dad's brother, his uncle Ronald that he had been named after. Bilbo was confident but didn't seem so much at the moment as he made his speech.

"I..I have to go now" the hobbit said looking straight at Ron.

Something was wrong now. Ron could sense it. He tried to look for Gandalf but couldn't seem to find him.

Bilbo muttered something under his breath that no one seemed to have caught and then to everyone's surprise Bilbo suddenly vanished right before their eyes. Ron about jumped out of his seat with everyone else.

Can he disaperate? He thought to himself. He didn't think hobbits had that kind of magic.

The first thing that came to mind was to find Gandalf and see what he said, but he wasn't able to find him through the thick crowds of people that now stood around confused. As fast as he could he then ran up to Bilbo's house and ran right through the door figuring that that would be the next logical place to look.

Inside Ron found Gandalf sitting by the fire smoking and muttering under his breath. He stepped on something on the floor and looked to find a small gold ring lying there and picked it up before walking over to Gandalf.

"Has he gone?" he asked the old wizard.

He smiled up at Ron and said "Bilbo's ring" spotting the small gold object in Ron's hand. "He as gone to stay with the elves" Gandalf said standing up. He held out an empty envelope and had Ron place the ring inside then sealed it. "He has left you all of his possessions".

"What!" Ron exclaimed. He had just been dropped into this world and all of a sudden he was the owner of all of this. Usually he wouldn't complain about getting a house and such, but this was just weird.

"Where are you going?" he said realizing Gandalf had gotten up and was heading for the door.

"I have questions. Questions that need answering."

"But you just got here! What am I supposed to do? I don't know anything!" Ron said running after him

Gandalf turned to face Ron straight on, "Keep that ring secret. Keep it safe". Seeing the complet look of terror on Ron's face at the idea of being left behind he about laughed. "Do not worry" he said to Ron "I am beginning to think you are here for a reason. You can do this. I won't be gone long" and with that he was out the door.

Oh great! Now I'm here for a reason, he thought returning to the house, bloody hell! .

A/N I know nothing about Ron's extended family so I just made up his uncle. Hope none of you will kill me for that. lol. Well what do you think? Please leave a comment. Thank you