Author's Note: Uhh… sorry about taking so long to update. I had a very bad case of writer's block. So yeah… here's the story (its A LOT longer than the first chapter…)
Disclaimer: yeah I guess I better start putting these in here. None of the characters from LOTR are mine :-( they belong to the brilliant JRR Tolkien.
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"Belonging"
By Stellamucca
Pain coursed through Kylee's body as she slowly regained consciousness. Her head felt as if it was being hit with a sledgehammer and her side was very sore. The young girl slowly sat up and looked around the room she was it. It seemed to her that it was more like being outside than in a room. The sweet fragrance of flowers and herbs filled the room around her, and the air was clean and fresh, unlike the air she was used to in the city. Suddenly, Kylee became worried as she realized where she was, or more appropriately, where she was not. This isn't my room, and I know this isn't a hospital. Where am I?
Despite the pain she was in, Kylee was determined to find out where she was. Slowly she put her legs over the edge of the bed she was on and stood. Dizziness overcame her and she quickly grasped the bed to steady herself. Once the room stopped spinning, she crept over to one of the large windows. The sight she was breathtaking. While standing at that window, she saw the most beautiful woods she had ever seen. I must be dreaming… what is this place? Maybe I died. No, I must be awake, if I was asleep or dead my head wouldn't hurt like this. "I've gotta find out where I am," she quietly said to herself.
"You are in Lóthlorien," a voice behind her stated. Startled, she turned quickly to see who had spoken.
There stood a man who Kylee had never seen before. For a moment, she stood there studying him; he wore a dark green cloak, stained traveling clothes, and very well worn boots. His hair was dark with grey flecks in it, and his keen eyes seemed to see right through her. "Who are you? What is Lóthlorien? Why am I here? How did I get here?" she spurted out all of the questions that were plaguing her mind.
"I am Aragorn, son of Arathorn. Lóthlorien is the realm of the Lady Galadriel. You were found unconscious in the woods. As to how you got there, I was hoping you could tell me."
Kylee sat down on the edge of the bed to think for a moment. "How did I get here?" she asked herself quietly. "The last thing I knew I was running home in the rain and some car hit me, but there aren't any woods near my house, not for miles," she paused. "Where exactly is Lóthlorien? I've never heard of it before… and I've never seen it on a map. Has it been found so recently that it's not on a map?"
Aragorn studied her for a moment before answering, "No, Lóthlorien has been here for ages, since the elves first came to this land."
"Whoa. Wait a minute," she interrupted. "Did you just say Elves?"
"Yes, why?" he gave her a slightly puzzled look.
"Elves… but, I thought they were only fantasy. Beings that only existed in books and movies, but they're real?" Her eyes widened at the thought of meeting one.
The ranger looked at Kylee in disbelief. "Of course elves are real. Where have you been living all your life that made you think they didn't exist?" He was becoming slightly confused. This girl cannot be of this world. Even the most secluded races have at least heard tales of elves.
"I grew up in Pennsylvania, and now my family and I are going to be moving to Washington," she answered. Suddenly another question popped into her head. She hesitated at first and then asked, "Why are you dressed like that? Those are rather odd clothes for this time. I mean, they look more like something that someone would have worn a long time ago, or in some fantasy book or something."
Aragorn looked at his clothes and then looked at the girl. She certainly is different from anyone I have ever seen in Middle Earth. "You are full of questions. But now, if you still have strength, I have a few questions for you."
"Ok, shoot," replied Kylee. Aragorn looked strangely at her.
"Why would I want to shoot you?" he asked puzzled.
Wow, this guy really is weird. "I mean you can ask me your questions." She stated.
Aragorn pulled a chair next to the bed where she was sitting and sat down. "First, what is your name? You have not yet told me."
"My name is Kylee, and I didn't tell you because you didn't ask until now. To save you the time of asking if you were going to, I'm 16 years old and I have a younger sister," she was becoming slightly annoyed; she still didn't know where exactly she was or why she was there.
"Well, Lady Kylee, I would also like to know where is this Pennsylvania place that you spoke of?"
"It's in the US." He looked at her with confusion. She started again, "You know, the United States of America… the USA?" She looked at him very puzzled. How has he not heard of the US? Ow… my head. She put her hand to her head trying to coax it to stop throbbing.
"I have never heard of such a land," he paused. When he saw Kylee holding her head he said softly, "Perhaps you should rest more. You must still be tired."
Kylee slowly nodded her head and lay down on the bed; she hadn't realized how tired she was, and she fell asleep as soon as her head rested on the pillow.
Aragorn walked to the door and paused before leaving. "Sleep well," he whispered, "Perhaps tomorrow we shall discover exactly who you are and why you have come to this world." He quietly left the room and closed the door behind him.
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