8 months later…..

Much time has passed since the five of them arrived in middle earth and during this time, much has changed. Sophie understood now understood the situation her family was in. It was tough at first, but like the rest of them, she got through it and began to adjust to life among the Elves. All five of them quickly made friends with Arwen and her father. Both had spent much time with them since they got there. They also made friends with some of the other elves that served and taught them.

All five of them were taught how to read, write and speak many of the languages of Middle Earth. Not well mind you, but enough to get by. However the Elfish language was what stuck to them the most because that was the main language being spoken to them the majority of the time. They were also taught sword play by two elves named Sael and Húrdir. Lord Elrond did teach them at first, however over time he thought it best for someone else closer to their age to try and teach them. Nicki never understood why, but she never argued about it and neither did anyone else. They were both young good men and warriors, and like most Elves, they were tall and fair. Sael was handsome, lean, blond, blue eyed and the calmest and gentlest person Nicki has ever met. Had she never seen him wield a sword, she would say that he was incapable of harming anyone or anything. Then Húrdir was the complete opposite. Nicki would describe him as handsome with light brown hair and brown eyes. You would know right away from looking at his large, graceful, muscular body that he was a warrior and a damn good one too. Jon and Nate became fast friends with the pair and the four of them have been stirring mischief ever since. The two Elves were still quite young among their people and weren't above playing a practical joke on the girls and their other friends every now and then.

They were also taught some history, all the main legends of the lands by Elrond and Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit. He was a short little old man with the youngest spirit they have ever seen. He had arrived there shortly after they did. He apparently was an old friend from Elrond from way back in the day. None of them, except for Nate was really interested in Middle Earth's history, he loved learning about the ancient battles and culture. So thus, he and Elrond, and Bilbo all made friends, too. Everyone else seemed to find a hobby of sorts also, from all the constant lectures and education.

Nicki took up art and craftsmanship where she learned to paint, sew, metalsmith, and garden from an older Elf by the name of Lorel. Sophie also went along with her sister and joined her in learning about the plants and how to garden. Lorel was a kind woman, beautiful, and very wise. Her fair blond hair was long and straight and her eyes were a gorgeous green color. Sophie and Nicki loved her company. Often times, the she would tell the girls stories of her youth and tales of adventures and quest that had taken place during her time. The others also became good friends with her as well, if anything, she was like a mother to the five of them. They all knew that if they had a problem or question, she would always be around to help. The five of them felt lucky to have her around.

Hana took up Music and languages with Arwen's help. Out of the five of them, she was the one that could speak Elvish the best and translate just about everything else. She was taught everything from the common language to all the dead languages that no one alive even spoke anymore. Then lastly, Jon basically stuck to what he knew best, fighting. Whatever weapon the Elves had, Sael and Húrdir taught him how to use it.

Everything was going well to say in the least, but that changed when Lord Elrond came and interrupted Hana's music lesson with Arwen one day. He came rushing in and called her name. Arwen quickly looked up and looked at her father, "Atar? Mani naa raika? (Father? What's wrong?)"

"I have had a vision. Ta naa en' Aragorn. I' korma ent i' kolindo naa faer ho. I' Razgul naa deshu sen." (It is of Aragorn. The ring and the bearer are with him. The Razgul are after them)."

"Who's that?" Hana asked, but she was left ignored. The two elves were speaking rather quickly, but she was getting the gist of the conversation.

" Naa llie tanak en' sina? (Are you certain of this?)" She rose from her seat with Hana

"Avavaen. (Yes.)" he nodded.

"I must go to him!"

"No!" her father shouted, "I will send a soldier to go after them; I don't want you getting hurt."

"Atar, I am the fastest rider in all of Rivendell. I can get there and back, much faster than any of them. I'm going." And with that, she left and didn't even wait for Elrond to reply. Now only Hana and he were left in the room.

He shook his head, probably regretting saying anything to Arwen, then he turned to her. "My apologize for the interruption, Hanna. Arwen will be gone for a few days."

"What's going on?" she asked, "Who is Aragorn?"

"Someone Arwen cares for deeply." He answered, "And now he seems to be in a bit of trouble. Arwen means to go and help him."

"Then I should go with her!" Hana stood, but Elrond blocked her off and shook his head.

"No, she will travel faster on her own. Though I may not like it, she will do best by herself."

"But-"

"But nothing." He cut her off sternly. "Now return to your family." He ordered. "Your lesson is done." Elrond quickly turned on his heel and left Hana in the music room. Hesitantly, she did as he asked and left to find her family.

She was passing by the garden when she heard her name being called, "Hana!" She looked around to find Sophie and Nicki waving at her.

"Hey!" Hana smiled at the two. They were with Lorel, watering the plants. She walked over and gave her two cousins and the elf woman a hug, "What are you guys up to?"

Nicki grinned, "Lorel was just telling us the story of the lonely mountain."

"It's quite a tale." Lorel smiled, "If you would like to hear it."

"Shouldn't you still be with Arwen?" Sophie piped in.

Hana's smile faulted a bit, but she nodded, "Yeah, but something's going on and she needs to leave Rivendell for a bit."

"What's going on?" Nicki asked and Hana quickly explained. It didn't take long and once she finished, Nicki nodded, "I see."

Lorel paused and shook her head, "Aragorn and Arwen, those two make quite the pair."

"So are they like a couple?" Hana asked.

The woman just nodded and returned back to watering the plants. "They are. Would you like to hear their story?"

"Maybe once you finished with the lonely mountain." Nicki grinned. "I'd like to hear the end of that one first."

"Oh yes." The old She-Elf nodded, "Where was I again?"

"Bilbo and the dwarves were captured by three giant Trolls!" Sophie reminded her.

"Oh right." Lorel nodded, "When that happened, Bilbo-"

"I believe I can tell my own story, Milady." A Bilbo's voice chimed in playfully. They looked over and saw him and Nate walking over to join them as well. "That is, if you don't mind of course, Lorel."

"Of course not, Master Hobbit." She nodded with a grin, "By all means."

"Thank you, my lady," He smiled, "Now tell me, where did you leave off?"

"The trolls!" Sophie answered excitedly.

"Ah yes." Bilbo nodded, "Now let me tell you, those three were some of the nastiest, foulest creatures I hope you will never have to cross paths with. We were…"

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