Thanks to those that reviewed! Glad you're enjoying the story so far. Thanks to Cosmic Slytherin…the beginning was a bit rushed, but I really wanted to put weight on how everyone was agreeing that it was time for them to separate, but I should have taken more time to explain Usagi's thought process and perhaps the others. I just wanted to make sure to leave everyone in a good light…plus I was so eager to get to Narnia :). Well…onward….

Chapter 2: The Stranger

I continued to fall until I landed spread eagle on the ground. I pushed myself up and took in my surroundings. It was very dark, but I could make out lots of tall shapes that I assumed were trees.

Okay, so I'm outside.

I started to panic and wondered if I was dreaming again. Before I knew it, I was pinching and slapping myself—all I felt was pain.

Okay, so maybe this isn't a dream.

That's when I really started panicking. You would think that after all I've been through a little trip in the woods at night time would be nothing, but you see I'm still a tad bit scared of the dark…pathetic I know.

Tears were on the verge of spilling down my cheeks, and the only thing I could do was look around to try and make some sense out of what was going on. I began to hear something pounding in the distance, and I quickly shot my eyes in the direction it was coming from. As the sound grew closer, I could make out that it sounded like something was running through the woods…not sure what though. I ducked behind a tree so I could see what was going on without being seen.

I glanced toward the direction of the sound again, and I could make out a dark shadow hurdling towards my direction. Once it got closer, I saw the shape of a horse and a person riding on it. The images were coming so quickly, I didn't really have time to register it…that is until the person in question hit their head on a low hanging tree limb and fell off the horse. I grimaced for them…that had to hurt. What made matters worse is they were still attached to the horse…it was quite an amusing scene.

They were able to break free of the horse (after being drug for quite some time), but the horse continued to run.

Well I guess they're stuck here like me.

I quickly ran towards the stranger (not even thinking if he could be some psycho murderer…because let's face it I always see the good in people) to see if they needed any help. By the time I was able to catch up with them, he was sitting up (I could tell now that it was a man). He was rubbing the back of his head and looking around in a very confused state (I'm sure much like how I look right now as well).

I dropped down to my knees beside him, and he jumped and went to reach for what looked like a sword that was a little too far out of his reach.

"Whoa! No need for the metal there chief, I was just wondering if you were okay."

He looked at my face for a second as if trying to focus on who I was. Once he realized I was a girl and obviously no threat to him, he fell back to the ground and put his arm over his eyes. There was a creaking noise behind us and both of us shot our attention to a huge tree right near us. Two small figures came out from what looked like a hole in the tree. As they got a little bit closer, I could tell that they were people…little people. Very scruffy too. I was starting to get a little more freaked out. Way too many people were joining my state of delirium…people I have never seen before. The guy I could understand, after all (from what I can tell since it's dark) he looks hot, but the little people?

The stranger must have registered the look on my face because the next thing I knew he whispered to me "Get behind me" and shoved himself in between me and those that were approaching. Meanwhile his eyes kept glancing back from the direction he came from.

I wonder if someone was following him.

"They've seen us" came a rough voice.

One of the figures approached us, and I noticed that he was carrying a small sword (yep nerves are shot now). The stranger glanced quickly between the figure and his sword lying on the ground, I guess trying to decide if he could reach it in time. There was another noise coming from a distance and all of our eyes were quickly drawn to it. The guy that was standing in front of us looked to his friend and said "Take care of them" before running off in the direction of the noise.

The other guy quickly approached us with, yep you guessed it, a sword similar to his friends. He paused away from us to look at something on the ground. He looked back up at the guy currently protecting me and just stared. We all sat in silence for what felt like ages before the stranger quickly reached for said object.

The little man yelled "No!" but it was too late. There was a loud sound that erupted throughout the woods.

So it was a horn.

It was a beautiful sound, one very strong note that seemed to hold forever. That is until it abruptly stopped, and I glanced down to see the stranger lying down, passed out cold on the ground. I opened my mouth to let out a scream until another figure emerged from the tree.

"Nikabrik! What's going on? What was that sound?"

"Don't worry about it; just help me get these two lumps inside." The little man, which I know now to be called Nikabrik, quickly grabbed the guy in front of me and began to drag him across the ground. I just sat there frozen in my spot. I mean at this point you would think that I would go all Sailor Moon on these people, but the fact of the matter is I was still extremely confused, and I still had not convinced myself that this wasn't a dream.

"You too!" Nikabrik shouted towards me. I stood up quickly and was about to follow, what I am assuming is a dwarf towards the tree, but I could not seem to get my legs to move. I must have looked quite frightened because the other figure that came outside was quickly beside me trying to soothe me.

"It's alright child. You will be safer inside the hollow. There are others out here that could pose more of a threat to you than us."

I looked down to thank the guy who spoke to me, and that's when I noticed that it was a badger. I started to freak out because according to my experiences animals couldn't talk, but then my mind wondered back to Luna, and I just shrugged it off and said why not.

Once the badger noticed he had calmed me down slightly he quickly went over to retrieve the stranger's sword and the horn he blew. He picked up the horn and then dropped the sword back to the ground.

"Nikabrik!" The dwarf paused. "Do you realize what this is?"

"No I don't, it is too dark out here to make anything out. Bring it inside."

I ducked inside the house and the badger quickly followed me. He began to study the horn in the light of the fire.

"It is. Nikabrik, this is Queen Susan's horn."

"Is it now? Well that's just great, and that idiot went and blew it."

"I don't think that is a bad thing."

Nikabrik just scoffed at this. I began to look around the little house. It was quite cute and it felt rather cozy, but I was still on edge about everything that had happened, and I just wanted to go home.

Why does everything always happen to me?

Nikabrik finally took an interest in me and quickly asked "What are you?"

I just stared at him for a moment thinking that was the dumbest question ever, but then I realized I'm in a house with a dwarf and a badger…maybe not so dumb. I still didn't answer him though; I mean how do you answer that? I just looked at him.

"Well you're not a Telmarine, you have blond hair and your skin is not dark enough, but you were still hanging around with one of them. So why are you here?"

I pause for a second thinking before I answered simply "I don't know."

I then went into my explanation.

"Look, I was just minding my own business. I was at home lying in my bed trying to sleep…had a bad dream…went to get water…fell here." My eyes were darting back and forth as I tried to make sense of what I just said. I think it was the first time that I actually registered that this was for real.

"Where are you from child?" the badger asked.

"Tokyo."

"You're lying, I have never heard of such a place." Nikabrik quickly replied

"But I'm not lying! I am from Tokyo, Japan! I mean I've lived there all my life, I am pretty sure it exists. Where am I now anyway?"

"You are in Narnia." the badger answered me.

I froze. Narnia? That was from my dream. Does that mean that Chaos is here? Is that why I'm here? I paused for a second to try and feel the space around me. I didn't sense Chaos, but that doesn't mean he isn't here. Oh God not again.

"Is Narnia in Europe somewhere? Maybe near England because you guys have a similar accent."

At this Nikabrik laughed at me.

The badger just stared at me before saying "England? It is just like the old stories. Our Kings and Queens of Old came from there. It was said to be another world."

Hold up here…I'm in another world? Without Pluto's intervention? Now this was definitely getting strange. If Pluto hadn't sent me here, I wonder who brought me here. My mind was racing a mile a minute. I couldn't process anything that was going on. Regardless of the many thoughts that went through my head, my mind always went back to Chaos. I was hoping my dream was just that…a dream.

I dropped down heavily on a chair that was near me and laid my head in my hands. This is too much for me. I just want things to be simple. How come they never are? I heard some banging of glasses and such, and the next thing I knew, the badger was in front of me holding out a cup of tea.

"Here, this will help you relax a bit. I know you must be frightened, but I promise you, you need not fear the two in this room. By the way child, what is your name?"

"Usagi Tsukino."

"Ooosaagee, and I'm not even going to try to pronounce the last part."

I giggled at the badger and decided to make it easier on him.

"Just call me Serena."

"Now that I can say. My name is Trufflehunter."

"Thanks for the tea Trufflehunter."

"You're welcome."

I looked towards Nikabrik, who was still eyeing me as if I was about to go psycho on them, and asked "What are your intentions for…" and I nodded my head towards the room which they had taken the stranger.

Trufflehunter simply answered "I'm not sure yet, we need to talk to him and see how he came across this horn."

"I think we should kill it." Nikabrik said as if it was the most logical thing in the world.

I shot him a look that simply told him to shut it and said "I agree with Trufflehunter."

"He's a Telmarine; they cannot be trusted. Besides you were in the company of him, why don't you tell us about him?" Nikabrik directed towards me.

"I just met him. I just appeared in this world like fifteen minutes ago. I have no idea what is going on at all, and I am too tired to process any of this."

"Of course dear, you must be exhausted. I only have one bed. I hope you don't mind sharing."

"At this point I really don't care where I lay down."

Trufflehunter led me up a small set of stairs to what I assumed was his bedroom. I looked down at the man lying down on the bed and realized how young he looked. He looked around my age, and he was beautiful. He had black hair that reached just above his shoulders, and his skin was dark and looked temptingly smooth. He looked like he was resting peacefully, or that could be from where Nikabrik had banged his head.

"I'm sorry dear, but I must inquire what it is you're wearing?"

I looked down at my clothes and realized what he was talking about. I was wearing a white flowy skirt that came down just above my knees and a pink tank top. Comparing my attire to the man lying on the bed, I must be a site for sore eyes.

I started giggling "This is the style where I'm from."

"Do you need a change of clothes?"

"No I'll be fine. This is actually quite comfortable."

I laid down on the bed, trying to scoot as far away from the stranger as I could manage. Trufflehunter covered me with a blanket and turned to leave. Before he went into the other room I called out to him:

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. Now get some rest, we have much to discuss."

And with that I closed my eyes and went straight into a deep dreamless sleep.

Well there it is. I hope you enjoyed it and don't forget to PLEASE REVIEW!

-Lizzy