Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of either Godzilla: The Series or The Hobbit, only how the story goes. The characters of Godzilla: The Series belongs to Tristar and The Hobbit belongs to J.R.R. Tolkien and other creators. The only thing that I do own are the OC's of the story. I apologize for any errors in grammar and/or if I was not accurate in reference to something.

A/N: Welcome to Middle-earth, monster hunters. I see that things aren't what they seem. And P.S., I'll explain why at the end of the chapter.

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Chapter Three: A New and Strange World

Far across the cosmos, on another world, it was a pretty clear day. Walking along a path through a forest was a man with a long grey beard, pointy grey hat, long grey robe, and grey shoes. The man held a wooden staff in his hand as he walked along. But as he was just starting to come around a bend, a flash of light made him look to his right. The man saw a large dome of light as thunder boomed in the sky. The man was bewildered when he said, "What on Earth?"

He walked towards the dome of light as it faded. The man knew where he needed to be, but made sure that whatever was happening wasn't dangerous.

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An Unexpected Journey

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The H.E.A.T. team groaned as they laid on the ground. Nick was the first to sit up and clutched his head. He opened his eyes and looked about to his friends. He helped Elsie onto her feet while asking them, "You guys okay?"

"Yeah, I think so." Elsie said and rubbed her head. But then she added, "But that was something I hope to never experience again."

"Same here." Randy agreed while helping Monique to her feet. She gently pulled her arm away before looking about. Her eyes widened and said, "Something's not right here."

"Yeah, no kidding." Randy sarcastically said before pointing out, "We just got our butts handed to us by a couple of lowlifes that we could have easily taken on."

"Not that." Monique said to him. She looked back out to the world and said, "That. Take a look around."

The others did look around to see that instead of being in a building or the city they were in a beautiful forest. Trees could be seen for as far as the eye could be seen. Elsie then commented, "Okay, now that is weird."

"And I'll give you something even stranger. Where's N.I.G.E.L.?" Mendel asked as he looked around. Nick looked really worried when he asked, "And where is Godzilla?"

Everyone stopped what they were doing and noticed that Nick was right. There was no sign of their giant friend. Randy then asked, "You don't think that the machine…"

"Not likely." Nick dismissed with a shake of his head. Then he pointed out, "If it had destroyed Godzilla and N.I.G.E.L. I don't think that we'd still be alive."

"That is a good point." Randy said when the sound of rustling came from the forest. Everyone stayed alert and Monique readied her firearm. But they slightly calmed down when an older fellow in grey clothing came walking up to them. When the man saw them, he somewhat thought the five strange. He noticed that they were on alert, and made sure to be cautious when he asked, "Greetings. Who might you be? And where does a group of Men and Women hail from?"

"Who talks like that?" Randy asked, finding how the older man was saying a little odd. Elsie nudged him to be quiet while Nick said, "I'm Nick Tatopoulos. And these are my friends, Elsie Chapman…"

"Hi." Elsie waved to him. The man nodded to her and Nick said, "Randy Hernandez."

"Sup, dude." Randy said with a nod. The man then commented, "And he thought that I spoke weird."

That caused a few laughs from Randy's friends and he groaned. Nick gestured to the roboticist of the group, "This is Mendel Craven."

"Hello, there." Mendel nodded. Nick then pointed to the French operative, "And this is Monique Dupree."

"Bonjour, good sir." Monique greeted, though limited eye contact. Though he was not familiar with the language she used, the man then said, "(And greetings to you as well.)"

"Huh?" The group said as they had no idea what the man just said. The man then said, "I just wished you a greeting as well."

"Oh." They realized. The man then introduced himself, "Well, now that know who all of you are, allow me to introduce myself. I am Gandalf the Grey."

"The Grey? What does that mean?" Elsie asked as they were all confused. Gandalf informed, "Well, it is my title as a Wizard."

"A Wizard?" Mendel asked, all of them becoming a little skeptical. Gandalf nodded as he was serious. Randy moved in front of the group and said, "Oh, I get it. That weird device has made our minds totally whacked out and now we're hallucinating and we're imagining the Wizard in front of us."

"Weird device?" Gandalf asked as he didn't understand. Nick looked to his friend and said, "Randy, calm down."

"Plus, if we were hallucinating…" Mendel chimed in, "I don't think that we wouldn't be having the same one."

"You don't know." Randy shrugged. Gandalf came a little closer and said, "If I may offer some assistance."

"Perhaps some assistance would be good." Monique suggested. Then standing before him she asked, "Where exactly are we?"

"Why, you're in the forest not too far from the Shire." Gandalf told them. The five looked to each other and Mendel said, "The Shire."

"Yes, its just a few miles from the village of Bree." Gandalf further explained. Then he revealed, "But if you're wondering where exactly these places are, they are in Middle-earth."

"Middle-earth?" Randy asked as they were really astounded, but worried. Nick then asked, "Mr. Gandalf, have you seen anything else bizarre today? I mean besides us."

"Such as?" Gandalf asked him. Randy shrugged and asked, "I don't know, giant lizards or something made entirely out of metal? Seen anything like that?"

"I'm afraid not." Gandalf shook his head. Then he suggested, "Perhaps we can get to know each other a little bit better if you accompanied me. Tell me your tale and we'll see if we can work something out."

"Sounds fair." Nick said as they all started walking back through the woods.

One hour later…

"Such extraordinary tales." Gandalf said as he was indeed impressed. Nick and the others had told Gandalf about their adventures and about their friend Godzilla and the robot N.I.G.E.L. Elsie smirked and said, "Yeah, somewhat hard to believe, isn't it?"

"To an extent, yes." Gandalf nodded. Then he said, "But I do believe you."

"What about you, G?" Randy asked and it made Gandalf turn to him. Randy then asked, "You really a wizard?"

Gandalf smiled as he decided to show them. Holding up his free hand he snapped his finger and produced a small flame on the tip of his thumb. The group was completely shocked by this. Mendel then commented to Randy, "Still think we're hallucinating?"

"Not anymore." Randy said, seeing that he was way wrong. Gandalf decided to ask a few questions, "Now, these friends of yours; Godzilla and N.I.G.E.L. Why do you suppose that you were separated from them?"

"We don't know." Nick shook his head. He looked to the ground and said, "All I know is that I'm not going back without them."

"Well, since you have many unanswered questions, I shall try to help you as much as I can." Gandalf promised them. The five all smiled and Monique said, "We thank you, Mr. Gandalf."

"Please, just Gandalf works fine, thank you, Ms. Dupree." Gandalf said with a smile and looked ahead. With a grin he said, "Ah, we've finally arrived at the Shire."

"The Shire?" Randy asked, wondering what lay before them. Gandalf looked to him and said, "Yes, Mr. Hernandez. But more accurately, Hobbiton. This is where a good deal of creatures known as Hobbits live."

"And what are Hobbits, exactly?" Elsie asked as they followed Gandalf down a path. Monique looked to the side and said, "I guess they look those people over there."

They all looked to see men and women, fully grown men and women the size of children of Men. Randy then commented, "Something tells me that we're not in Kansas anymore."

"What gave it away, the Hobbits or the Wizard?" Elsie questioned as they walked through Hobbiton. Mendel then asked Gandalf, "So, uh, where exactly in Hobbiton are we going?"

"To Bag-End to be exact." Gandalf said as they followed the path. He then pointed his staff to the top of a hill with a small oak tree sitting near the top. The group took a path that went to the left while the Hobbits continued to stare after them. They came up on the hill before walking down the path. As they rounded a bend, Gandalf and the H.E.A.T. team saw a Hobbit, wearing a white shirt, a floral vest and black pants sitting on a bench smoking a pipe, looking lost in the bliss of the world.

Gandalf looked to the team and placed a finger over his lips. The group of Men and Women all looked to each other before shrugging and agreeing to what the Wizard was asking of them. Gandalf walked up to the fence gate just as the Hobbit took a breath and some smoke from his pipe. They watched as the Hobbit blew a smoke ring, and Gandalf, being a Wizard, used his magic to turn the smoke ring into a moth. The moth fluttered down from the air and back to the Hobbit. The moth made of smoke flew right into the blissful Hobbit's face and caused him to gasp in surprise. The Hobbit opened his eyes and looked to find Gandalf standing in front of him. The Wizard held his staff with both hands as the Hobbit was wondering why he was here. Then remembering his manners, the Hobbit then said, "Good morning."

"What do you mean?" Gandalf said with a smirk. Then he asked, "Do you wish me a good morning… or do you mean that it is a good morning whether I want it to be or not?"

This slightly confused the Hobbit but didn't say anything when Gandalf then said, "Or perhaps you mean to say that you feel good on this particular morning? Or are you simply stating that this is a morning to be good on? Hm?"

Four out of five of the group started chuckling at this and it drew the Hobbit's attention. Though he did have questions about how they were dressed and who they were, the Hobbit returned his gaze to the Wizard. He just guessed, "All of them at once, I suppose."

"Hmm." Gandalf said, looking as if that wasn't the answer he was expecting. The group's eyes darted from left to right and waited to see what would happen. Gandalf just stood there thinking as he looked over the Hobbit. The Hobbit looked like he was able to turn to walk away, but then turned back to the Wizard and asked him, "Can I help you and your friends?"

"That remains to be seen." The Wizard mysteriously put it. Then with a grin he said, "My friends and I are looking for someone to share in an adventure."

The Hobbit removed the pipe from his lips and thought about what the Wizard just said. He then asked, "An adventure?" He shook his head and pointed direction as he said, "No, I don't really think that anyone west of Bree would have any interest in adventures."

Rising up from his bench, the Hobbit made himself to sound convincing that it was a lot more trouble than it was worth, "Nasty, disturbing and very uncomfortable things I tell you."

He walked over to his mail box and opened it before removing what mail was inside while chuckling, "They're the kinds of things that'll make you late for dinner. Heh, heh?

"Mm. Huh." The Hobbit said while looking at his mail before glancing at the Wizard and his friends. They could tell that the Hobbit was wanting them to leave him alone. Noticing that they were still there, the Hobbit just went, "Hmm."

"Are we supposed to say something?" Elsie asked, but Nick, Monique, Randy and Mendel just shrugged as they weren't sure. The Hobbit saw that they weren't leaving and decided to take his. Fiddling with the pipe for a moment, the Hobbit turned and said, "Good morning to you all."

"To think that we should have lived to be 'good morninged'…" Gandalf said while glancing to the team, "by Belladonna Took's son as if we were selling buttons at the door."

The name of the Hobbit's mother made him look back to the Wizard and his friends. The Hobbit asked, "I beg your pardon, sir?"

"You have changed, Bilbo Baggins." Gandalf said, not liking the interaction between them that much. He shook his head and added, "And not entirely for the better I might add."

"I'm sorry, do I know you?" Bilbo asked the Wizard, feeling a blank in his mind. He looked to the Men and Women and asked, "And who are your friends?"

While the H.E.A.T. team all shook their heads, Gandalf gave a small smile when he said, "Well, you do know my name…" The Wizard was a little disappointed that Bilbo had sightly forgotten, "Although it would seem that you don't remember that I belong to it.

"I'm Gandalf. And Gandalf means…" The Wizard started to remind. His smile grew when he said, "Well, me."

"Gandalf?" Bilbo said, trying to remember the name. It popped into his mind and he pointed to the Wizard with his pipe and said, "Not Gandalf the wandering Wizard who makes such excellent fireworks?"

"Fireworks?" Randy asked as he had never thought about it. Bilbo smiled and remembered more of the Wizard, "Old Took used to have them during his parties on Midsummer's Eve."

He let out a few laughs at the memories. Then he cleared his throat before saying, "Had no idea that you were still in business."

He placed his pipe back into his mouth before taking a breath. All six of the newcomers were a little surprised by the comment before Gandalf questioned, "And where else should I be?"

"Where else-" Bilbo said with a chuckle and noticed that his comment was a little rude. He tried to clear his throat and stuttered, "Well, I, uh…"

"You're doing great so far, Bilbo." Elsie cracked and the others laughed a little. Bilbo gave a slight look before asking the Wizard, "And who might this group of Men and Women might be?"

"Ah, Bilbo Baggins." Gandalf said and moved behind the team. Then gesturing to each of them he said, "Allow me to introduce you to Nick Tatopoulos, Elsie Chapman, Monique Dupree, Randy Hernandez and Mendel Craven."

"Well, hello." Bilbo waved to them. Gandalf moved back in front of them and said to Bilbo, "Well, since I have introduced to you to my friends here, and am a little pleased to see that you remember something about me, even if it should only be about my fireworks."

Then after a moment of thought he said, "Yes. Well, that's decided then." Then pointing to Bilbo he said, "It'll be very good for you."

Bilbo became confused and he looked between himself and the Wizard. Gandalf nodded and looked to the team and said, "And most amusing for all of us."

"Uh?" Randy asked as they all had no idea. Gandalf looked to Bilbo again and said, "I shall now go and inform the others."

"Inform the who now? Wait, what? A very confused Bilbo asked. He quickly remembered what they had been talking about, Bilbo shook his head and said, "No. No. No! Wait a moment."

He turned and went up the stairs and to the door while saying, "We do not want any adventures here, thank you." When he made it to the door he said, "Not today. Not-"

Gandalf and the H.E.A.T. team all could see that Bilbo wasn't wanting to go on the adventure. Bilbo then told them, "I would suggest that you and your friends go and try Over the Hill or Across the Water."

"Gee, not the outdoorsy type is he?" Elsie asked while Bilbo just shook his head. The Hobbit of Bag-End turned to go inside, but not before turning and gave one last, "Good morning to you all."

"Ah, Bilbo." The Wizard called before Bilbo could walk in. The Hobbit sighed before turning back to the Wizard. Gandalf then asked, "I need to head off somewhere before the day is done…"

Gesturing to the group of Men and Women he asked, "Would you mind allowing them to wait with you? I promise that I won't gone too long."

"Is he asking the Hobbit to babysit us?" Randy quietly asked Nick. Nick then whispered back to him, "I think that Gandalf has something in mind."

While Bilbo had turned away and was thinking it over, Gandalf looked to the group and said, "I will indeed come back later tonight to fetch you."

"You have something in mind, no?" Monique asked him. Gandalf smiled and said, "You are a perceptive one, Ms. Dupree.

"But I do have something in mind." Gandalf assured. They looked to Bilbo again when he came to a decision. The Hobbit did look as if he wanted to say no, but sighed and nodded, "Very well, Gandalf. I will allow them to stay with me until you return."

"Very good then." Gandalf said with a nod. Walking back down the stairs, Bilbo opened the gate and gestured for them all to enter. Nick was the first to walk through the gate followed by Randy, Elsie, Mendel and Monique. All six of them walked up the stairs and into the Hobbit hole. When they were all inside, Bilbo shut the door behind them.

The humans all looked about Bilbo's home and found it a little charming. Mendel then complimented, "It's really nice in here."

"Thank you, Mr. Mendel." Bilbo said and was about to go prepare him and his guests something when he heard something tapping on the door. The team looked to the Hobbit as Bilbo moved closer to the door and listen.

Outside the door, Gandalf was using the bottom of his staff to draw a rune upon the green round door. Back inside the house, Bilbo moved to the window next to the door and looked out to see what was happening. Suddenly, the eye of Gandalf moved in front of the window and it startled the Hobbit. Bilbo abruptly moved back and so did Gandalf. Elsie then grinned and asked, "Why so jumpy, Bilbo?"

Bilbo didn't answer as he walked down a hall to another room and looked out a much bigger window. The H.E.A.T. team came in and looked out just as a humming Gandalf walked out of Bag-End. Turning to his guests, Bilbo offered, "I'll, uh, go and make us some tea."

"That sounds nice." Mendel said as the Hobbit walked off. When Bilbo had disappeared into another room Randy then asked, "Okay, so we wait for Gandalf to come back. That's the plan for later so what's the plan for right now?"

"Nothing right now." Monique dismissed. They looked to her and she said, "We know nothing of this Middle-earth, and we have no way of knowing how to go back to our reality."

"Yeah, I've been thinking about that." Mendel concurred. Then he suggested, "Perhaps that machine was supposed to transport us to some specific location but was damaged when Godzilla hit it with breath attack."

"But that still doesn't explain why Godzilla or N.I.G.E.L. didn't appear with us." Randy reminded. Nick shook his head and placed a hand to his chin and said, "No, it doesn't."

"Well, whatever happened, perhaps they were both transported to Middle-earth." Monique suggested. Elsie then said, "French Fry does have a point. Perhaps Gandalf can help us find them."

"At least, Godzilla." Randy said. Mendel glared and said, "Hey!"

"Ah, relax." Randy said with a wave of his hand. Then he said, "You can rebuild your tin toy just as easily back home."

Mendel groaned but decided to let it go for now. The sounds of footsteps told the team that Bilbo was coming back. They turned to see the Hobbit coming back into the room with a tray full of small mugs of tea. Bilbo smiled and said, "Here you, a cup of tea for everyone."

"Thank you, Mr. Bilbo." Monique said and took her cup. Bilbo nodded to her gratitude before turning to the others. The other four took their cups as well while Bilbo set the tray down and took the last mug of tea. Bilbo then asked, "So if I may ask, where do the five of you come from."

"The far away country of America." Randy said and took a sip of his tea. He didn't care for the taste, but kept drinking to not be rude. Bilbo looked astounded and asked, "America. Never heard of that place. And I have a lot of maps, mind you."

"We're not all from America." Monique corrected. Bilbo looked to her and asked, "And where are you from, milady?"

"I am from the country of France." Monique told him. But then she added, "But most of my life is classified."

"A woman of mystery, eh?" Bilbo said but decided not to press any further. Monique cracked a small grin from that. The Hobbit then asked, "Could at least tell me about the lands you come from and how you came to Middle-earth and meeting Gandalf?"

"Well, America and France are both pretty interesting places." Nick said. With a shake of his head he then said, "And we didn't expect to come to Middle-earth or meeting Gandalf."

"Do you plan to stay long?" Bilbo asked, asking a really good question. Nick then said, "Even if we do go home, we can't leave without finding a couple of companions."

"You have lost friends?" Bilbo asked, feeling sorry for them. All five of the group nodded to confirm this and some placed their mugs down. Bilbo nodded and said, "Well, I do hope that you find them."

"Thank you." Elsie said. Bilbo decided to do something nice and said, "Well, make yourselves comfortable. I'm going to run to the market and gather a few things for dinner. If Gandalf isn't back by then, I will be glad to have you."

"Thanks, dude." Randy said and confused the Hobbit. Bilbo asked him, "Uh, what does that mean, exactly?"

"Oh, it's a way of saying that someone is awesome." Randy explained. Then glancing to Mendel he said, "Or as one would correct me, someone who is a good person."

"Somewhat yes." Mendel said and glanced away. Bilbo chuckled and then said, "Well, thank you, dude."

"Now you're gettin' it." Randy said before the Hobbit turned to gather his things. When he had all he needed, Bilbo looked to them and said, "I shall not be long. Just try to keep yourself entertained until I get back."

"I'll go with you." Mendel offered. Bilbo then said, "I would not mind the company, but it shouldn't take me too long."

"Nonsense." Mendel said with a smile. He pointed out, "You're letting us stay here until Gandalf gets back. Someone helping you get what you need is the least we could do."

"Well, alright then." Bilbo said before the two walked to the door. But before they left, Nick walked up and asked, "I don't suppose that Hobbiton has a library of sorts, does it?"

"Oh, there is a library not too far from Bag-End." Bilbo nodded. Then he said, "But Mendel and I shouldn't be too long at the market. I doubt that you'll have much time for reading."

"I'm a bit of a fast reader. I'll try to be back by sundown." Nick promised. Bilbo could only sigh as he didn't want to get in trouble with Gandalf, but knew that he couldn't stop them. He then informed, "Well, if you want to go so badly, then you'll have to follow the path that you came down with Gandalf and take the right path to get to there."

"Thanks." Nick nodded in appreciation. Bilbo looked to Monique, Randy and Elsie and asked, "And what shall the rest of you be doing?"

"Well, I'll go with Nick to the library." Elsie said and wrapped an arm around the leader of the group. Monique crossed her arms and said, "And I will take a small walk around."

"And I'll go with you." Randy was quick to say, earning looks from everyone in Bag-End. He shrugged and said, "Eh, just in case."

Monique just sighed and said, "Very well." She had a slight glare when she said, "Just don't get in my way."

"You got it." Randy nodded. Bilbo looked to Mendel and asked, "So, shall we be going?"

"Yes, let's go." Mendel said before everyone started walking out of the door.

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Author's Note: And I'm gonna stop it here. Next chapter I'll start with Bilbo and Mendel at the market before having a few more guests arrive. I don't know when I'll get started on the next chapter, but I won't be gone too long. Maybe. And I do owe you an explanation; you see, as I thought about it, I decided that it might be a little better to bring Godzilla in on the adventure a little later in the story. Don't worry, he is in Middle-earth, but I'll let you guys think of where the Company will be seeing him. I look forward to reading your reviews. Be sure to leave a comment either about if I've done something wrong or if you want something specifically to happen. See you next time.

Side Note: Yes, I know that I really changed up the ending for this chapter, but it was to help with the rewrite of the next chapter. And be aware, I won't be doing a rewrite every single time.