Well I'm having fun with this story, I cant wait for the next few chapters…yay! I did want to add that Frodo, Sam, Pippin and Merry are just fleeing from the shire from the Ring wraiths when Riley and Rosalie arrive in the forest. So yea, on with the story…

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Riley's Pov

I could feel the prickly grass under my feet, the soft ground relieving my achy legs. The sun was still high and a soft wind tossed my hair freely. I was still holding Rosalie's hand but felt confident enough to try to walk without her help. I let go and after a faltering step I was fine. I took one step after another and was able to walk at a normal pace. I could hear Rosalie close and followed the sound of her steps.

I let my mind wander, allowed the events of the last few days wash over me. I shuddered at the possibility this might be permanent. I could live with it, but I could not understand how fate could be so cruel. My parents where gone forever, and now so was my sight. What else could be taken away? My addictions where being held at arms length, after learning of my vampiric foster family, I was forced to give up cutting-they knew every time I was going to. As for purging, I had to stop, and resorted to hardly eating, or not eating at all. Just enough so that they thought I was, but not enough to lose control.

It was hard living with them. Knowing that Edward could read most of my thoughts now, and Jasper picking up on all my emotions….it made my secretive existence very difficult. But now, even with the sudden blindness I felt a new found freedom, the simple fact I could do what I wanted without worry.

"what are you thinking about?" Asked Rosalie

"Oh nothing much" I said vaguely

"this is all just so crazy, isn't?"

I nodded

"I mean, your blind, I'm human, and I have no idea how any of this happened, I'm worried, I'm terrified, what if we cant get back? What if we are here forever?"

I tried to listen to Rosalie's rant, I knew she needed some good feedback, some confidence, but I had nothing to offer. I had fallen into a stupor, and was wrapped up in my consuming thoughts. I wonder if we will be stuck here forever, where ever here is. Well at least I'm not alone, and now I have complete freedom t-

My thoughts where abruptly stopped by faint vibrations I felt. I stopped and looked around instantly, as if I could see. The vibrations turned into a hard rumbling and soon I could hear what sounded like horses.

"people are coming!" exclaimed Rosalie

"get down Riley, I don't know if they are friendly or not" she commanded

I did what she told me to do and together we crouched in the tall grass which swayed over our heads. I could feel fear and excitement swelling in my chest as the sound grew closer.

They came to a stop not far from where we where hiding and then slowly approached. I held my breath and tighten my grip on Rosalie's arm, so much that she let out a gasp. The horses stopped only feet away, so close I could hear them breathing heavily. I felt Rosalie stand up and I followed her, wishing I could see more then ever.

Rosalie's pov

I stood slowly with Riley still attached to my arm and inhaled sharply at what I saw. Eight or ten men on horses dressed like they where going to a Renaissance faire. My mind frantically tried to grasp what I was seeing, and I was so baffled and caught off guard I stood there with my mouth slightly open, looking more confused then I ever have been.

The leader-which I assumed was-edged his horse forward where he stopped only a yard from me. I looked up at him, the last rays of sun shining in my eyes, his silhouette a dark contrast against the blinding light. I held up my hand blocking the sun so I could see if I saw right the first time. And there, sitting his horse, looked to be a old warrior…from a time long forgotten. Leather boots knee high, a piece of fur hung down his back, his long sandy hair unruly, and his eyes a fierce grey.

I took a step back, forgetting Riley still clung to me, and tripped on my own feet, falling to the ground, bring Riley down as well.

"what's wrong" She whispered, her vacant eyes searching the darkness

"shhhh"

"Rosalie, what's going on!" she demanded

"Riley! Shut up!" I said in a low stern voice

I turned my attention back to the strange men and sat motionless as one dismounted and walked straight up to us, and to my surprise he reached out his hand.

I was hesitant, but took it as a friendly offering and placed my hand in it. He then hoisted me off my feet and then reached down to take Riley's as well. He held out his hand, but Riley sat there her eyes in a different direction.

"she's blind" I explained

He meet me with a puzzled expression. His Eyes brows squinted together, as if he was in deep thought.

"she cant see" I tried again, and received the same confused look from him. He then looked back to his company of horsemen and spoke in a curios language to them. It was rough, but smooth, and unexpected.

He shifted his weight around and was facing me again, this time speaking directly to me

"I am Aldis, and you are on the land of the Rohirrim, are you lost?"

"what?"

Aldis tried again, in a different language. It was like a flowing stream, with a surface made of glass. It was enchanting, comforting. He waited for me to respond, I shook my head no.

He tried a few more, but to no avail. I did not understand a word he was saying, and he didn't understand anything I was saying either. I felt so completely overwhelmed for the first time. I was forced to accept that we where vary far from home, in a strange land with strange languages. Tears pooled and threatened to overflow, but I held them at bay, not wanting to upset Riley. I inhaled sharply and settled the panic that bubbled up on the inside.

The leader of the group then tried a new approach. He patted his chest and in loud, slow voice he said "Aldis"

He waited a moment, and did it again. I repeated him after the second time, and a smile beamed on his face. I then pointed to myself and said "Rosalie"

He followed and then I smiled as the new connection we had. I then introduced Riley who forced a smile when her name was spoken. I listed while Aldris spoke to the other riders

"I think we should take them back with us, they cant stay our here"

I watch a few of them nod their heads in agreement, while one or two stared at us with utter bewilderment.

Aldis used his hands to show us to get on the horses with them, and them without waiting for my reply, he lead me over to a horse and helped me up.

Riley's Pov

I felt a rough callused hand take my own and I jumped with freight.

"Riley, we are going to go with them for now, let him help you onto the horse" I heard Rosalie say

I let the hand take mine and guide me next to the horse where I felt the horses soft coat beneath my hands. I was lifted up onto his back and sat still, squeezing me legs, and trying not to fall off. The rider climbed up in front of me, and with a clicking sound, we where off.

We rode for what seemed a eternity. I held on as tightly as I could, my legs and arms where beginning to cramp. Everything darkened until I could no longer see even spots of faint light. I was wrapped in darkness, riding a galloping horse, holding onto a stranger, ridding to some unknown destination. And I could care less

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