A/N: Sorry for any confusion. Right now this story is set in modern times. And you all know what that means. It's a time travel fic! Happy days! And my gratitude goes to those who reviewed the first chapter. I was laughing as I read them, I was so happy! I'll try not to let you down.

KnightMaiden: Yes! They are going back in time. Hopefully soon. And I'm not sure if Lysi will be paired with anyone. We'll see where my mind takes us and Tony and Lysi.

LANCELOTTRISTANBABY: I'm glad you like it. I'll update as quickly and often as I can.

Phantoms Little Lotte: Sorry I wasn't very clear. It's set in modern time and they will become time travelers. I got the fax machine idea from my granpa. He bought one and we all thought he'd never use it, but he has been.

Shevaun: I'm glad you think it's interesting. I'm looking forward to where it goes also.

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Elysium

Chapter 2

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Tony was in his bedroom reading when the phone rang. "Hello...Yeah, I can come in tomorrow...Really? That's great! This is fantastic! This is just the break we've been looking for...Yeah. I'll be in early tomorrow morning. Bye." Tony hung up the phone. He was grinning broadly as he walked into the kitchen where Lysi was sitting, doing her homework. Tony stopped short.

"I thought you had finished your home work." Lysi didn't glance up from her paper.

"I'm redoing it." Tony gave her a confused look and went over to the fridge. While he was rummaging through its contents he asked, "What class is it for?"

"Geometry."

"I should leave you alone then. Geometry can be a real bitch sometimes." He started laughing, but Lysi ignored him and continued her work.

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Tony's alarm clock went off at six the next morning. He was confused for a moment because he wasn't used to waking up that early. He usually got up around eight-thirty and arrived at work at ten.

Work. That's why he was awake. Tony suddenly felt energized at the thought of what awaited him at work. The breakthrough that they had been longing for. He jumped out of bed and headed for the kitchen. Lysi was already dressed and groomed, sitting at the table eating a bowl of Cheerios.

"What time did you get up?"

Lysi glanced at him before answering, "I get up before dawn every morning." She went back to eating and was finished by the time Tony had poured himself a bowl.

Tony arrived at work at eight-thirty. He rushed to his office where his friend and the CEO of the company was waiting for him.

Brian Green grinned broadly at Tony. "We've done it, Tony. We can finally finish what we set out to do." The two men embraced. "This is cause for celebration. Tonight we will go out to a fine restaurant." Tony frowned.

"My niece. I can't leave at home."

Brian waved off the comment. "Bring her. Surely she'll be proud of you. And I find it hard to believe thatanyone would turn down a good French meal."

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It had been a month since she had moved to the new school. There wasn't a uniform, which was possibly the only good thing about the school. Lysi hadn't made any real friends, but she had a few acquaintances. She had been invited to the tiny group of misfits. Kids who were not popular, gorgeous, or appallingly skinny.

Lysi looked back to the first day she came to her new school. Since it was a private school, it had a small population. Every one knew each other. It would be difficult for any teenager to come in during junior year. Lysi wasn't "any" teenager. She saw this situation the same way she saw everything else: something to be tolerated.

The teacher had asked her what she would like to be introduced as. Lysi could have retorted with a smart ass remark, but instead said, "Most people call me Lysi."

The class filed in after the bell and when all was settled, the teacher spoke. "Class, this is Lysi. She's obviously new, so be polite and courteous." She turned to Lysi. "I teach all subjects, as does every teacher in the school. These people will be the ones you spend the most time with. Please, take a seat where ever there is an open chair." She smiled kindly, and Lysi began scanning the room. Every face looked upon her with cruel amusement and contempt. Except one.

The girl sitting in the corner had a gentle face and insecure body movements. She looked like one who would talk endlessly, but Lysi had little other choice. She moved toward the chair next to the awkward girl. Lysi had been correct about the girl being a talker. She immediately began asking questions.

"Is Lysi your real name or is it a nick name?"

"It's a nick name. I don't like people saying my full name." Lysi's voice showed no hint of irritation, or any emotion.

"Do you like school?"

"It is required to a certain point."

"Where did you transfer from?"

"California."

"Why did you move?"

"My parents died."

The girl's mouth snapped shut before she could ask her next question. The tone, or lack thereof, Lysi had used had unnerved the girl. The sat in silence for five minutes before the girl spoke again.

"My name is Teri. You can hang out with me if you like. I can't guarantee you popularity, but I can promise acceptance." Lysi glanced at Teri. "I transferred last year and people weren't very kind. People here aren't very tolerant of differences. I don't mean to be rude but you look much different than anything around here."

And indeed, she did. She wore no make-up like most of the other girls did, nor did she wear tight, revealing clothing. She preferred the natural look compared to the plastic look of many modern teenagers. She wore jeans and tank tops or, instead of jeans, she would wear a pair of shorts that came to her mid-thigh. Her hair was worn up or down, depending on her mood, and was usually decorated with several small braids.

Lysi looked at Teri. "It would be nice to have someone to sit with during breaks," She said.

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Since arriving at her uncle's home, Lysi had developed a healthy tan. At her uncle's urging she had lain out on his balcony to lose the pale complexion she'd had since entering puberty. This is where Tony found her when he came home from work.

Lysi was sitting on a deck chair reading her book for English when Tony walked up next to her. "We're going out tonight. I'm getting a raise at work and my friend is taking us out to celebrate."

"What am I going to wear?"

Tony thought for a moment. "Well, it's a semi-formal restaurant, so a pair of nice pants and a nice blouse would do fine."

Lysi looked at him. "I don't have a pair nice pants and a blouse."

"Oh. Umm... What do you have?"

"I'll find something," she said.

A few hours later, Lysi walked out of her room to the living area where her uncle was waiting. Tony was stunned at what she was wearing, but said nothing. The simple dress looked nice on her. That was all he was going to think.

They arrived at the restaurant and the maitre' d showed them to the table where Brian was waiting. Tony introduced Brian to Lysi.

"Brian, this is my niece, Lysi." Brian took Lysi's hand and kissed it. Her face did not betray her thoughts, but she shuddered internally. She didn't like this man.

"You look lovely in that dress, Lysi."

With no trace of any emotion, Lysi said, "That's what the guests at the funeral said." A look of shock appeared on Tony's face and Brian gave an apprehensive smile.

"Well, I suppose we should order." Brian called over a waiter and Lysi picked up the menu. Though she didn't show it, she felt a twinge of satisfaction.

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A/N: Sorry it took a few days to post this chapter. I've been working on it off and on and I wanted it to be longer than the first chapter (which wasn't hard to do). I wanted to cover some details and get them out of the way. Hopefully we'll go back in time by next chapter. And if we don't, then it will most definitely be chapter 4. And just for fun (and resource) who do think Lysi should be paired with if she does get with any one?