A/N: I'm sorry that it took so long to get the next few chapters up but it hasn't helped that my college's server has been messed up. Thanks for the reviews everyone!

Chapter 2

"The Girls"

"Hey Hopakimia, are you finished? We need to find those guys before they do," said a young woman.

"I'm waiting for Destinwen," said a voice coming from the waterfall.

Trowa, Legolas, and Leonardo looked at each other. They then returned their attention to the woman. Then a female turtle came into their view. Leonardo's jaw dropped.

"I'm over here, Faith. I've got what supplies I need," said a young woman with light blonde hair.

The woman with blonde hair moved her hair behind her ears revealing her pointy ears. She was definitely an elf. She wore a green tunic with silver trim. She was tall and slim. Her bright eyes were green. A quiver and bow was slung on her back. Legolas was sure that she had a pair of daggers in the quiver also.

The human girl wore black with a sliver trim. Her sword hung from her belt for easy access. Her light brown hair was tied back into a pony tail. A utility belt was around her slim waist. It was hard to believe that a girl her size could actually carry the heavy sword on her belt.

The turtle wore a black mask. She was well built for a female turtle, then again, Leonardo hand never seen a female turtle so he couldn't compare her to any one. The tails of her eyes mask hung loose and floated in the wind. A sword was also on her belt.

"I hate being in this forest. I cannot wait to get out," said the human woman.

"Why do you hate the forest so much?" asked the elf girl.

"We can be easily separated. Times, I do not like the idea of being surrounded by so many trees," said the human girl.

"It gives me an advantage," said the elf girl.

"It would Destiny. You are a wood elf," said the human girl.

Just then the elf girl froze. She could hear the breathing of more than one being. She shushed her friends and drew an arrow and strung it. The then turned towards the bush and shot the arrow. Leonardo jumped back and it landed right where he was originally crouched down. The elf girl drew another arrow. The other girls drew their swords.

Legolas also restrung his arrow and jumped up. Trowa and Leonardo also jumped up. They both had the katana drawn and were ready to fight.

"Relax your bow. We do not mean any of you any harm," yelled Legolas.

"You relax your bow first," yelled the elf girl.

"Leonardo, Trowa, relax your weapons," commanded Legolas as he relaxed his bow.

Trowa and Leonardo relaxed their swords. The girls did also. The elf girl also relaxed her bow. She placed her arrow in her quiver and looked at Legolas in shock.

"We are strangers here. We were brought here for some reason and we're just looking for someone who can tell us where we are and how to get back," said Legolas calmly.

"Strangers?" exclaimed the girl Turtle.

"These must be the ones we ware looking for," said the human girl.

The guys looked at each other. They had no idea what was happening but it did make them feel good that they were needed but for what was their next question.

"Could you ladies tell us where we are?" asked Leonardo.

"In Mirkwood Forest," said the elf girl.

"Near the human city of New York," said the girl turtle.

"What? There's no Mirkwood Forest near New York," said Leonardo.

The girls looked at each other. These strangers were indeed strange to them. These guys didn't know anything about this land.

"Well, maybe where you are from but that is not the case here," said the human girl.

"Faith, we have been very rude to these strangers. We have not even introduced ourselves. I am Destinwen but our Lord calls me Destiny," said the elf girl.

"I am Faith," said the human girl.

"I am Hopakimia but our lord calls me Hope," said the turtle girl.

"My name is Legolas," said Legolas as be bowed to the girls.

"I am Leonardo but my brothers call me Leo," said Leonardo.

"Trowa," said Trowa.

"A man of few words," said Faith simply.

"Now that we are a head of schedule, we should rest," said Destiny.

Everyone but Leonardo agreed. He was still concerned about the red glow that was coming from the forest.

"What about that weird glow?" asked Leonardo.

"Glow?" questioned Hope.

"Yes, it was very eerie," said Legolas.

"What color was it?" asked Faith.

"Red," answered Trowa simply.

"Shit! We have to get out of the forest now," said Faith.

Everyone agreed. The girls led the way. The guys stayed together. They were no closer to finding out the reason why they were there. All they knew was that they were expected. The guys sighed and continued to follow them out of the forest. Finally, they were out of the forest. They set up camp under a lone tree.

"Okay, you guys get some rest. We'll keep watch," said Destiny.

"That will not be necessary, Destiny," said Legolas.

"Yea, we can keep watch with you," Leonardo.

"But you three don't know what to look for," argued Hope.

"We'll stay up with you girls and keep watch with you," said Trowa.

The girls sighed. This was one stubborn group of guys that they were dealing with but they knew, they would have to show the guys what they were keeping watch over anyway. Leonardo and Hope took the first watch, not knowing what could jump out and attack them.