(A/N): Hey. Guess what! We're in M.E. now! Yahoo! Finally!
And a message to KarateElf: Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you sooo much for taking time out of your day to review my story! You are wonderful! MUAH!
Okay, now, along w/ the story…ps…I don't own anything 'cept the car and Bella.
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The sound of birds chirping softly entered Bella's ears. She felt the warm sunlight on her face and she opened her eyes. "Big mistake," she thought as the piercing light stung her eyes. She shut them quickly and then she opened them again, slowly this time. When her eyes finally adjusted to the light she looked around her. She was still in the driver's seat of her Camero, but the front end was crashed into a large tree; a large Maple Tree! "Maple Tree," thought Bella, "but there are no Maple Tree's in Nevada."(a/n: I could be wrong, but it just doesn't seem like they'd grow there.) But then she finally noticed all of her surroundings. She was in a small clearing surrounded by trees, deciduous trees. There was no sand, no cacti, no canyons, no anything that even remotely looked like a desert.
Bella's heart began to beat a thousand miles a minute. She quickly undid her seat belt and began to open a door when an arrow pointed itself an inch away from her left temple through the open window. Bella froze; she didn't dare look to see where the arrow came from. Then, a man spoke to her. He spoke in a language that Bella didn't recognize. She could speak Italian, and new a few key words in Spanish, but whatever this man was speaking, it was something she didn't understand. The man repeated what he had said, and though his voice was soft, the tone was harsh. Somehow Bella understood the he wanted to her to face him, and slowly she turned her head and looked up at him.
Bella stared at the man. He was tall, very tall, and he had long blonde hair. His eyes were a piercing blue and they focused intently on her. His skin was smooth, and pale, and clean. But Bella could not keep her attention focused on him, her eyes kept wandering back to the arrow placed only an inch away from her eyes.
Bella's mind raced with so many thoughts she couldn't keep track of them all. She had no idea what was happening and the stress of this and the fear that was inside of her was beginning to take toll. The man spoke harshly to Bella again, and he seemed more impatient.
"Sir," Bella began, voice quivering, "Please, I don't understand what it is you want. Dinero?" Bella attempted a small bit of Spanish, but when the man made no sign of understanding her, she started to reach towards her back pocket to pull out her cash. But the man did not want this and pointed the arrow straight into Bella's forehead. Slowly Bella moved her hands up in the air she was frightened that her whole body shook. The man once again sternly commanded something, but Bella was so frustrated and scared that tears began to flow from her eyes. "Please sir, don't, don't," she whimpered.
The man's face softened a little and he motioned with this arrow for her to get out of the car. Bella, still shaking violently, gripped the door handle and slowly opened it. She slid her legs out and slowly stood up, closing the door behind her. And then Bella noticed two other men behind the first one. Her mind had been so scattered that she didn't notice them before. She looked at them and immediately her crying stopped. She looked at their clothes and she actually had to stifle a chuckle. "I'm being robbed by Robin Hood and his Merry Men," she thought. Her mind registered at how ridiculous this was and her body began to relax.
The first man, sensing this also eased up a bit. He began to have a conversation with the other two. Bella had no doubt that they were discussing her. When it seemed they finally agreed on something the first man motioned that she was to follow him. Seeing no other choice Bella consented, but as she turned back she saw one of the other men beginning to look through her car. Without think Bella ran back and held her arms across the car, facing the Merry Men.
"No." Bella stated firmly, hoping that they would get the message. Robin Hood looked at one of his Merry Men and spoke something to him. The Merry Man answered and walked over to the car standing himself in a position that looked like he was guarding the car. Bella glanced at the Merry Man and then back to Robin Hood, who nodded and motioned to her.
Bella walked to him, somewhat comforted about her car, and began to follow him.
"Where are you taking me?" Bella asked. The man looked down at her and said nothing, but the other Merry Man came up behind her pointing an arrow at her back incase she tried to escape.
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After about a half an hour of walking, the leading man stopped at the edge of the woods and spoke to the other man. Bella watched both intently, hoping to understand even a small bit of what either one was saying. Soon the both looked at her and the one second in command poked her with the arrow for her to keep on walking. She followed the other one and as soon as she stepped outside of the forest a gasp escaped her lips.
It was Disney World!
(j/k, it's not Disney world, it's something better….!)
Her eyes fell upon a large city. Bella held her breath; it was one of the most beautiful places that she had ever seen. The whole city dazzled with a radiant light and waterfalls dotted the mountainous landscape. In the backdrop were forests of such great beauty and a canopy of blue hung over everything. A golden glow seemed to outline the city and to Bella it seemed to her that this was heaven. The birds chirping suddenly seemed more melodious, the smell around her seemed sweeter, and she could feel a warm, gentle breeze wrap itself around her body. She took in a deep breath and sighed. "Maybe that's what that bright light was. Maybe I'm dead," she thought. But then an arrow point was shoved in her back and she was brought back into reality as they marched upon the open field.
When they reached the door to the city Robin Hood spoke to the guard, another man who was dressed similarly. "Great, this must Sherwood Forest, and this is where the Merry Men hideout." She chuckled to herself as the guard let them past.
Robin Hood led her down a long marble hallway decorated with gold symbols and other glamorous designs. Bella marveled at the structure and overwhelming beauty of the place and for a while the turning in her stomach stopped. But it was instantly brought back when they stopped in front of two humongous marble doors. Robin Hood spoke to the guards and they glanced at Bella. Their stares made her uncomfortable and she began to play with the cross around her neck.
As the huge doors opened Bella felt incredibly intimidated and she mumbled a Hail Mary. On the opposite end of the room there was a man sitting on a marble thrown that was shrouded in purples and gold's. Bella stopped in her tracks, her mind racing. "Is this God? Am I being judged? No, I'm not thinking straight. God doesn't send gay men after people with bows and arrows. God help me." The Merry Man gently shoved her forward and they walked towards the man, Bella mumbling prayer after prayer.
Bella stopped however when she stood in front of him. Unable to speak, she just stood their, palms sweating, heart racing. Robin Hood stepped forward and bowed and the Merry Man did likewise. Not wanting to get in trouble Bella curtsied, tripping over herself in the process. None of the men offering to help her, but Robin Hood gave a slight grin. She stood up, her whole face turning crimson. She did not like the way these men were staring at her. She didn't like how they made her feel. Normally she would have been very forward and defiant, but something about them made her afraid, despite the fact that they were dressed quite absurdly. They were not normal, they seemed mysterious, and that's what frightened her.
Robin Hood and the King began a rather serious discussion, and every once in while they would glance down at her. Bella wanted to be invisible. After what seemed like forever the two men seemed to come to some sort of agreement. The King looked sternly at her and spoke. A man from the shadows stepped forward and led her away.
He led her down yet another marble hall, just as beautiful as they other and stopped when they reached a huge wooden door painted white, gold and blue. He opened the door, letting her in and then closed the door behind her and left. She heard the sound of a key in the lock, and she spun around grasping at the door knob but it was too late. She was locked inside.
Bella rest her head against the door and uselessly pounded her fist against it. Sighing she turned around and saw that she had been led into a bedroom. In front of her lay the largest, and certainly the most beautiful, bed she had ever seen. To her left was a large open balcony that looked over a garden connected to a patio and a small waterfall. To her right was a large armoire made of mahogany and a small wooden door was next to it.
She went to the door and opened it, inside was another lovely marble room. But inside here, there was a large porcelain bath in the corner. Along side it a bench with towels, and another balcony. This one however was raised up with two steps leading to it. Obviously privacy was guaranteed.
"Well," Bella thought. "If I'm going to be held hostage, at least I'm being held captive in style."
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(A/N): Good? Or no? C'mon guys, I really need some input here. The king was obviously Elrond, and the two elves are his sons. The third elf was just some random elf. I don't know a lot about the elves, so if I mess up, PLEASE tell me so I can correct it. This is taking place in Rivendale (that's not right is it?) and before Bilbo's 111th bday. So anywhoo, help is welcomed! Mean flames will be used to make macaroni.
