Disclaimer: I do not own nor make profit from J.R.R Tolkien's LOTR characters or Sindarin. Kacy and Rion are my characters only.

Author's Note: Sorry it took so long to update. I'm working on three different stories all at once. Apparently I bit off more than I could chew,

Chapter 4

Elrond finished recounting his journey to their world and mentioned his family back in Arda. What surprised Elrond was that Kacy and Rion were struck silent. He had been almost positive he would receive an onslaught of questions.

"So, you don't know if you CAN get back?" Kacy broke the uncomfortable silence.

Unlike most fan girls, Kacy respected Elrond and could easily place herself in his shoes. After all, how would SHE feel if she had been hurled into Middle Earth with no knowledge of how she would get back home, or if she would EVER, return? Especially if she had been cut off completely from Rion; he was the only family she really had right now. So Kacy could only imagine some of Elrond's pain at being stuck here.

"No. Chances are I will not be leaving until Eru deems it appropriate. I honestly don't know why I was sent in the first place."

"Time may tell. For the meanwhile, you are most welcome to stay in our home. We have plenty of room and we can both use the company! Not to mention this world is very dangerous indeed."

This last statement caught Elrond's attention.

"Dangerous, you say? Do orcs and other foul beasts dwell in this land too?"

"No, but it might as well be the same. I will show you in a little while. You will not like what you see. And you really shouldn't go anywhere until you know a little more about our world. Unfortunately, this means you will have to remain indoors and avoid being seen. I believe that in a few days time, you will be ready to venture out with us. I do hope you see the method to our madness here."

"I understand completely. It is in fact, a very wise decision. I would have done the same if it had been you that appeared on my doorstep!"

Rionfelt the conversation needed to be spiced a little bit anddecided to show off some of his elvish skills that he learned online.

"Suilad, hir nin! Mae govannen! Baren bar lin. Le hannon a tholel."

Both Elrond and Kacy turned to look at him. He grinned sheepishly when he saw his mother's confusion and Elrond's bafflement.

"Pedich I lam edhellen!" Elrond questioned him in his elven tongue a little pleased that this boy surprisingly knew a little bit of his native language.

Rion shook his head and sadly replied, "No, I only know a little bit. I learned that from the internet and from the movies. I know I probably just slaughtered the pronunciation."

"Actually, you did quite well."

"Do you think you could teach me Sindarin?" Rion asked eagerly with hope shining in his eyes.

"If it is okay with your mother," Elrond turned and sought her approval.

"I will let you teach him, but on one condition. You have to teach me too!"

Elrond chuckled and whole-heartedly agreed. After all, teaching them Sindarin was the least he could do after the hospitality they were bestowing him.

After another two hours of constant trivia Kacy decided it was time for bed. It was nearly midnight. She had work in the morning and her son had school. But what would they do with Elrond?

"First things first," Kacy mumbled.

"Um, Elrond, you can sleep out here on the couch if you'd like. Unfortunately we don't have an extra bed. We will be getting up rather early. I have to go to work and Rion has school."

Elrond nodded politely and confusion marred his face once more.

"What is school?"

"Oh, school is boring. You really don't want to go there!" Rion piped up from down the hallway.

Kacy chuckled at her son's comment and turned back to Elrond to reiterate.

"It is where children go to learn about different things. Like science, history, reading, writing, music, math, and whatever else they decide to throw in there."

"So it is like studying with a tutor?"

"Yes, in a way I suppose."

"Studies are very important. My boys also dislike going to their lessons."

"Ah, yes. You mentioned them earlier. Elladan and Elrohir was it? They sound charming!"

Elrond nearly grimaced, remembering their countless pranks.

"You may think differently if you were ever to get to know them. They are well mannered most of the time but they tend to get into mischief most frequently," Elrond held a faraway look in his eyes and love shone through them. Ai Elbereth! How I miss them already.

Kacy went back to her room and retrieved some sheets, blankets, a pillow, and an extra set of clothes for Elrond; namely, a pair of black sweatpants and a long sleeved shirt. She made up the couch for him and handed him the clothing. He stared at it in confusion and studied it a minute as he turned it over in his hands.

Rion returned to the living room dressed in his pajamas and giggled at Elrond's confusion.

"Here, let me help you silly!"

Rion proceeded on showing him what they were and how to put them on before directing him to the bathroom to get changed. Kacy shook her head and got ready for bed herself. When she came back out to wish Elrond and Rion goodnight, she went slack jawed; the reason standing right in front of her. She covered her mouth with a hand as she began to giggle. The giggling soon turned into fits of copious laughter. She tried desperately to compose herself but failed miserably. So weak was she with laughter that she fell to the floor.

Elrond stood right in front of her with the sweatpants and shirt on. It is not easy picturing the dignified Elrond switching from his elegant elven robes to everyday modern clothing. The live image right before her sent her over the edge. If he wore a tie die t-shirt, he would look like a hippie! Kacy only made the image worse and continued laughing until she lay gasping for breath, like a fish out of water.

Poor Elrond, still confused as ever, merely raised an eyebrow. He didn't know what to say. Perhaps he put the clothes on the wrong way? He glanced down at himself and didn't see anything out of place from what Rion described to him. Humans are so strange! Women most of all!

Rion came to see what the fuss was about and merely gave his mom a 'you are weird' look before grabbing Elrond and leading him back to the couch.

Everyone wished each other goodnight before settling down in their respective resting places throughout the house. Before long, silence reigned and a peaceful sleep fell on each of the beings occupying the Gray residence.

To Be Continued!

Thanks to my reviewers: Nelarun, childofthking, lilandriel, and Dreamer51963