Another Dumb Teenager Falls Into Tortall

by an anonymous geek

A/N: okay, I wanna let ya guys know that the last chapter was a result of too much sugar! hehe. It was definitely really crappy! But, I'll be nice to those who actually liked it and write another chapter, although it won't be as strange. Oh, and I want to let ya know that the character that I have here is not really me. She isn't based entirely on me, only somewhat, like the way she acts, and she listens to the same music as me. BTW, that song that I mentioned in the last story is Semi-charmed Life from Third Eye Blind. Awesome song!

Okay, my friend Sarah told me to put more of her in my stories, and I will in this one, so don't be confused when she shows up. Remember, in the prologue, my character dude was on her way to her friend Sarah's house? Yup, that's her. I end up putting her in all my stories. hehe.

Christie- thanks, I'm glad you like me story. I hope you like this chapter.

Writer's Dream- thanks *blushes* I didn't think it was good at all, but I'm flattered all the same.

Alexis of the Westlands- well, you'll have to find out if they become a couple. hehe. I love these kinds of stories too, and I recommend Disapproving Fate by Call Me Nobody. She wrote a really good one.

Anastazia Silverwind- OF COURSE THIS IS A MARY SUE!!! Mary Sues rock! totally! And I would like to let you know that you have got it all wrong: she won't be put into training, and you'll see in later chapers (if you end up reading them) that she isn't really that nice, and I don't think I'm gunna have Kel hate her.

the FLAMER- no comment. the things I could say right now would be too vulgar for a pg rated story.

Mamma Duck- I can't believe you read this story! EMBARRASSMENT! (to those who don't know, Mamma Duck is my sister)

OKAY, on with the stupid story. . .

Chapter One

[Fort Lee, New Jersey. Lauren's friend, Sarah, is looking for Lauren]

Sarah was worried. Lauren was supposed to have arrived at her house hours ago. Lauren's parents had said that she had left the house at around 5:30 pm, and Sarah's house was only five minutes away. As Sarah once again walked through the path that Lauren would have taken through the forest that separated the two girls' houses, she noticed a shiny object in the dirt not far from the path. She walked over to it, and looked at it. It was a silver amulet, and it looked very expensive. As she knelt down and touched it, she felt a jolt go through her body, and she, too, fell into the darkness.

[Back to Lauren]

I practiced swordplay with Neal every day. He was as very good opponent, and always beat me at it. Although I was good at wrestling, I was not at all an expert at sword fighting. I could never quite get the gist of it, but through these practices, I was getting better and better, but still not great. Having good arm muscles was a great help. After so much practice in wrestling, my arms had grown really strong, but I was still not as swift as Neal. Time after time we fought, and time after time he won. In my spare time I fought with Kel, behind Neal's back, because I wanted to get better and better until at last I would beat Neal. But it seemed hopeless. While I was getting better, he was improving also. There was no chance at all that I would catch up to him.

As we fought, I kept on trying to figure out where his weaknesses were. So far, I saw none. But then, all the sudden, I saw an opening. It was clear as day. As he lifted his sword up for a lunge at me, I saw that he did not have the correct positioning. I could easily thrust my sword under his, twist, and therefore disarm him. I did so, and I held the edge of my sword against his neck.

I could see from his face that he was completely shocked. Smugly, I smiled at him, and to my surprise, he didn't get angry, but smiled back, and said, "I yield, Lady Lauren." I took my sword away and sheathed it. All the sudden, I received a vision.

Near the practice courts of the palace stood a tall girl. She was a very pretty girl with long dark brown hair and blue eyes, and she looked at her surroundings with confusion. She was lost.

Then the vision disappeared. I knew that girl, but I could not quite place her. Then it came to me. That girl was Sarah. Without thinking, I ran to the place that the vision had said she was. Sure enough, Sarah stood there, shaking her head, as if to clear some thoughts.

"Sarah!" I yelled to her.

She looked at me in shock. "Lauren? Where are we and what the heck are you wearing?"

I smiled at her. "We're in Tortall."

"WHAT? Where the heck is that?"

I then remembered that she had never read the books. "Remember that obsession I used to have over Lady Knight Keladry of Mindelan?"

"Yeah, but what does that have to do with anythin'?"

"Well, we are in Tortall, the place where she's from."

Sarah had an incredulous look on her face. "Yeeeeeaaaaah. Come on, Lauren. Really! Do you think I'm really that gullible?"

"I'm serious!" Just then, Neal caught up with me. He looked at Sarah, and then gave a questioning look at me.

"Sarah, this is Nealan of Queenscove. Neal, this is my friend, Sarah." Sarah looked at me in surprise.

"You mean this is the guy you-" I gave her a warning look and she stopped. Neal reached over and kissed her hand.

"I'm pleased to meet you, Lady Sarah."

Sarah blushed. "It's nice to meet you, too."

What Sarah had been about to say before was "this is the guy you used to have an obsession over". It was indeed true. I had a terrible problem with guys in books. Every book I read, I'd always develop a crush on a guy in it. In this case, it was Neal. But I certainly didn't want him to know that.

Neal interrupted my thoughts. "I understand that you two probably have a lot of catching up to do, and I need to talk to Kel. So, if you will excuse me, I will take my leave."

"Goodbye, Neal. I'll see you later," I said as he walked away. Then I turned to Sarah. She was about to explode.

"Dude, is he handsome or what?!"

I laughed. "Now you understand why I like him so much."

She laughed too. "Anyway, this is where you've been. Everybody's been lookin' for you for hours."

"Hours?" I asked her in confusion.

"Yes, hours. You've been gone for a while."

I was now really confused. "But it's been about a month here."

Now it was her turn to look confused. She shook her head and said, "Maybe it's just like those Narnia books. Maybe these two worlds have separate times."

"I guess you're right, but it's still rather strange."

"Being HERE is strange enough," she said.

"That's for sure. At times I don't even believe it myself! Well, let me show you around, and explain to you what's been happening the past month."

She nodded, and we walked out of the practice courts.

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K, dudes. I'm sorry that this was really short, but I'll write more, and then I'll put in adventure and fluff! YUP! *dances around the room* Fluff Fluff Fluff Fluff Fluff Fluff Fluff. Okay, i need to stop! hehe. so, review! Yuppers.