Disclaimer: I do not own anyone but Ashley and Amanda and any other characters that I put in there. The others all belong to Tolkien.

A/N I decided to erase the story that was here and start another one. Sorry for those that liked it but I need to do some changes on it before I can post it so for now enjoy this story oh and please help me with a title, as usual. I suck at titles! Thanks!

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Ashley is 18 years old with brown hair past her shoulders but not too far. Her best friend, Amanda, is 22 and also had shoulder length brown hair. Ashley and Amanda were watching The "Two Towers" at Ashley's house. As they were watching the movie Amanda said, "There's your man." Legolas had appeared on the screen.

"Elf," corrected Ashley.

"True," replied Amanda, as she nodded and smiled, "I wonder what it would be like to meet them, if they were real."

"Imagine the Hobbits eating everything. Aragorn and Gandalf talking about Aragorn's future. Gimli complaining and Legolas just standing by watching," replied Ashley, "It would be neat to meet them though if it was real."

"Well they aren't real though," said Amanda.

Ashley nodded and said, "What would you want though? Would you want to go there or would you rather them come here?"

"There. But we are too old to dream about things like that," said Amanda.

Ashley laughed and replied, "even though we are older then others, we can still dream, can't we?"

Amanda then nodded and said, "Always."

All of a sudden, a bright light blinded them. Ashley, the more courageous of the two, barely reacted. Amanda, on the other hand, screamed. Once the light cleared they weren't in the house anymore.


"Where are we?" asked Amanda.

"I don't know, but we better find out," answered Ashley, "let's start walking." As they were walking Ashley took in the land. It was a rocky plain with no grass anywhere.

"Isn't it ironic that we were just talking about what it would be like to meet the Fellowship, then we end up here?"

Ashley looked at her friend and replied, "we aren't in Middle-earth. It doesn't exist."

"I'm just saying that it's ironic. I mean, I don't see any highways. No people," said Amanda.

Ashley shook her head and walked up the hill only to see a huge city. Amanda followed her. Their mouths dropped open and their eyes grew wide as they saw for the first time the first evidence that this certainly wasn't home. The city was built in seven levels, each developed into the hill, and about each was set in a wall, and in each wall was a gate. They looked at each other then Ashley said, "Ok so we're in Middle-earth. I think."

Amanda nodded. They walked down to The City and entered the Great Gate on the City Wall at the east point of the circuit. They definitely weren't in the 21st century anymore. Women were in dresses that were different than most of the dresses that were in he 21st century. Most of the dresses reached the ground and flowed in the wind. Men were in clothes that didn't fit for the 21st century. They gave the girls strange looks, as if they didn't look appropriate, as they passed by. They went through a total of six gates till they reached one that was closed. They looked through the gate and saw a palace there. They looked at each other.

"No way!" said Ashley.


"Better believe it cause I know we are not dreaming," said Amanda.

"Yeah well it's hard to believe."

The two heard horse hooves from behind. They turned around to see a rider running towards the gates. They could tell it was a woman because of the dress but the rider had a cloak and hood on so they couldn't see the face. The gates were opened and the girls stepped out of the way. The rider stopped and looked at the girls. The rider lowered the hood and the girls gasped. It was Arwen. She had long dark brown hair and was wearing an Elven red dress, that looked like it was made from silk, with a green cloak over it. She looked at them confused.

"May I help you ladies?"


"Can you tell us where we are?" asked Ashley.

"At the gates of the palace in Gondor. Home of King Elessar and his Queen. I am Queen Arwen."

"Ashley."

"Amanda."


"Strange names. Where do you come from?"

"You wouldn't believe us if we told you," said Amanda.

"Come with me and you can tell me at dinner." The girls followed her in the gate where she got off her horse and a stable boy took the horse to the stables.

"I will give you some rooms so you can bathe and change," Arwen told the girls, "Then you can join us for dinner."

The girls nodded and Arwen led them inside. Once inside, she showed them around the palace. Arwen walked into the dining hall and said, "This is where we'll be having dinner."

The dining hall was huge. It had a chandelier, or what looked like one, hanging above. There was a table to the side that could sit many people. The rest of the hall was for dancing. Arwen led them out and down halls. As they were walking down the halls the girls saw pictures hanging. They observed each one. Most were of Gondor but others were of past kings. Arwen led them to their rooms and opened the door then left to find them some dresses. The two walked inside, stunned by what they saw. The rooms were large with four poster bed. There was a balcony which she went to right away. She looked out and saw the city. The sun was setting behind the hills, making the sky different colors. Orange was the color you could see the most of but there was also red and pink and some yellow. She went back inside and saw a mirror, among other things to do her hair with plus a closet. The closet was empty, but she figured Arwen would get her something. She walked into another room and saw a tub there, which was filled with hot water by a servant who was there earlier.

The girls bathed and got dressed in dresses that Arwen chose for them, from her own closet. Ashley wore a dark green dress that almost touched the ground, with long sleeves and a high neck line. Amanda wore a red dress that also almost touched the ground. As they walked out of their rooms they looked at each other and Ashley said, "I prefer our clothes but we have no choice while we're here." Amanda nods and they head for the dining room Arwen had shown them before they went to their rooms.

As they walked in, Arwen smiled. When the girls saw others sitting there, they were in shock. They weren't expecting anyone but Aragorn and Arwen there. Gandalf, Gimli, and Legolas were seated near Aragorn, plus other lords of Gondor.

"My friends, this is Ashley and Amanda. I found them outside the palace gate," said Arwen.

"Welcome. Come, sit," welcomed Aragorn. The girls sat down, Ashley next to Arwen who was on the right hand of Aragorn. Amanda was seated next to Ashley. Gandalf was at Aragorn's left. Legolas was next to Gandalf, at his right and Gimli was at Legolas' right.

"Ashley, Amanda, this is King Elessar, Master Gandalf, Legolas of the Woodland realm and Gimli son of Gloin," introduced Arwen.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, ladies," said King Elessar, "Welcome to Gondor."

"Thank you, King Elessar," replied Ashley.

"Please, call me Aragorn." Ashley nodded.

Arwen said, "please tell us where you are from."

Ashley and Amanda looked at each other. Ashley said, "Another world."

Gandalf leaned back in his chair. "Earth."

"You know of it then?" asked Amanda.

Gandalf nodded and replied, "not to fond of the world and the technology as the people call it."

Ashley smiled and said, "even some in my world don't like it." She looked around the table and inspected how the others looked. Arwen had changed into a more formal gown, it looked like silver and shimmered in the light. Her long hair flowed behind her. A crown was around her head, showing her royalty. Aragorn also had on royal attire and crown on his head. His hair was shoulder length and straight. Gandalf had a white beard and shoulder length white hair with white robes on. Next she came to Legolas. Her breath caught as she stared at him. His long blond hair was pooled back in an Elvish braid and the rest hung down over his shoulders. He also had on royal attire but no crown. His tunic was a dark green color with silver lining. Gimli wore his armor, his beard touching his chest.

"So I have seen," said Gandalf, "but why are you here?"

"We don't know. We were at home when a light blinded us and we were just over the hill beyond The City," said Amanda.

Gandalf sighed as if thinking and Aragorn decided to end the conversation, "No matter. You are welcome in Gondor and can stay as long as you wish."

"Thank you Aragorn," said the girls. Ashley glanced at Gandalf and studied him for a moment. He knew something but she knew he wouldn't say anything.


"What do you know that we don't?" asked Ashley.

Gandalf answered her with a smile, "some I know, others you know more then I do for you have seen the journey."

"You know of the movies and books?"

Gandalf laughed and nodded saying, "I have been to your world and know of the things you have but never saw it."

"Thankfully," said Ashley.

Gandalf smiled and said, "You know this is past the War."

The girls nodded. Gimli looked up from his glass with a bewildered look on his face, "Gandalf, what are you talking about?"

"These girls know about the Fellowship and their journey. They know the outcome of it and the battles they had to fight."

The people in the hall looked at the girls and Arwen spoke, "but how?"

"It will take all night to explain, Arwen, and we shall save it for another night," said Gandalf.

"We would like to know why we are here," Amanda inquired.

Food was brought before them and they started eating.

"Did you wish it?" asked Gandalf.

The girls glanced at each other and they both said, "Only in my mind." They looked at each other again.

"There is your answer. Some wishes are granted," said Gandalf.

Ashley knew that it wasn't the whole answer and she knew Gandalf wouldn't tell them yet. The girls ate but listened to the conversations going on around the table.

"Legolas what news from Mirkwood?" asked Aragorn.

"Everything is well. My father wishes you well," said Legolas.

Ashley glanced at him as he spoke. They locked eyes as he turned to her. It seemed like he was reading her soul, every secret she had. Every pain and fear she every had he now knew. It was all in her eyes and she couldn't hide that from him. When she finally tore her gaze away from his, she saw Amanda watching her and Legolas. Ashley shook her head, knowing what was going on in her friend's head, and continued eating. After the meal the music started. A soft tune came on and the girls listened to it while others started dancing.