BEGINNING A/N:

Hello again! YAY! Official first chapter.

So uh, main character(s) introduced ...

The ages are as follows:
Bella-16
Thranduil-17
Galadriel-17
Bard-18

I made them a little older than the characters in the second book because I wanted to add in some romance elements and that wouldn't work if they weren't at the age of consent (which is 16 in Canada, and 15 in the UK; if I'm not mistaken) So, that's sort of why I'm not warning it as underage, I wasn't planning on explicit sex scenes anyways, I don't think.

Anyways, now our story really begins ...

Once, there were four teenagers, Bard, Galadriel, Thranduil, and Bella. They knew naught of each other and the good that they were destined to do; that is, until they all met that fateful day on a train.

Most of the children, and teenagers were being sent away from London, and the surrounding areas because of the air-raids.

Belladonna 'Bilbo' Baggins looked upon the upcoming train; big and intimidating for a girl who had grown up in a small, close knit, village. The small village of Hobbiton was all that she knew, and after 16 years of an unchanged life, she was now being thrown for a loop. So, here she stands with her mother and father, along with other children and their families, waiting to be shipped off to who knows where.

"It's for the best, Bella." Her mother had repeated in the weeks leading up to the departure, trying to reassure them both.

Bella was assigned a number, and a train car; it was there that she would find out her destination. When her number was called, her whole body froze up in fear, she wanted to turn and run away. She looked over to her mother, who had tears in her eyes, and her father, who was putting on a brave face.

"You must go now Bella, don't worry, everything will be fine." She stroked Bella's cheek.

"But mama-" Her mother shushed her, "No 'buts', Bella, now away with you." Bella pulled both of her parents in for a tight hug, "I will miss you both more than I've ever missed anything. I will make sure to write if I can."

Her father smiled at her, eyes glistening with unshed tears, "We know dear. Now, you must be off; a new adventure waits." Bella frowned, "This isn't an adventure, this is an exile. I'll be with strange people that I don't know, and not even Hamfast will be there to keep company with."

Her father was about to protest, but then Bella's number was called again. She was given a quick kiss on the forehead, and her father's parting words to her were, "Remember, you are not only a Baggins but also a Took, and a Took would do anything for a good adventure; now's your chance."

She was then pushed up towards to police man who was escorting the people. She showed him her ticket, and he began to lead her towards the train. Bella gave one last fleeting look back towards her parents, they looked just as nervous as she felt.

Bella silently followed along taking in her surroundings, the inside of the train was filled with many different conversations, and then the man stopped outside of a carriage filled with three more already seated inside; one female and two males. He offered to take her luggage, but she politely declined, "Alright miss, the train departs in 10 minutes time. Your riding companions will inform you of where you are headed." He tipped his hat to her, and took off to fetch the other children.

She stepped into the small space, and all eyes flickered over to her, she gave off a shy wave in return, and took a seat beside to other female.

"Hello," The young woman beside her held her hand out, "I'm Galadriel, and you are?" "Bella Baggins, it's a pleasure" She shook her hand.

The one young dark-haired man leaned over to take Bella's hand and give it a soft kiss, "Bard, at your service, young miss." Bella's stomach did a soft flip flop at the charming man's actions. What surprised her though was that the other young man, blond, said nothing to her; only giving her a once over that lead to a look of disgust, on his part.

Bella narrowed her eyes at him, "Well, I must say, that was very rude. We don't even know each other, and you choose to judge me solely based off of my appearance? I find that very insulting. We'll be stuck together for who knows how long, so this," she gestured to the look on his face, "better change real quick because I refuse to put up with it." His eyes widened a fraction.

Bard and Galadriel tried to hold back the laugh that threatened to escape, while Thranduil looked absolutely shocked at the words that came out of the small girl's mouth. He turned to her and grudgingly held out a hand, "It's Thranduil." Bella gladly accepted the handshake, which solidified a truce between the two of them, for now.

The train hen began to pull out if the station; Bella took another look out of the window, and waved out at them until she could no longer see them.

She sat back and sighed, "So, where are we going?" Bella questioned them. Bard was the first to speak up, "His name is Gandalf Grey, and he used to be some big-shot professor, now he lives in this huge house out far far out in the countryside. It's the only house for miles, some say it's haunted." Galadriel smacked Bard on the arm, "That's not even something to joke about. What if it actually was? Great, now I don't even know if I'll be able to enjoy myself." "Oh calm down, I was only joking." Their conversation went back and forth for a while, Thranduil adding in his two cents every so often; Bella just watched the scenery go by.

Soon, the buildings moved into green fields with houses very spaced out, the farther they travelled, the less houses were seen. The train made a few station stops every so often, but it wasn't their stop yet.

Then, finally after three more hours the train pulled into the station, and they were informed that this was their stop. They gathered their things, and exited the train. They waited out on the platform to be picked up, "We're supposed to be picked up by someone by the name of Radagast Brown." Bard stated.

It must have been about 30 minutes before a horse pulling a cart rode up and stopped in front of the teenagers. The man on the cart had a scraggly beard, and a hat on his head; his clothes were a mess. The man eyed the four teens, Galadriel stepped forward, "Mister Brown?" She questioned.

"Aye lass and I assume you are the four that the professor is taking in?" "That would be correct." Radagast let out a long sigh, "Well? What are you doing standing around? Into the cart with you all, we don't have all day. We have a long ride a head of us."

They hurried to the back of the cart, Thranduil managed to push his way through and get on first; the other three glared over at him, he didn't seem to notice though. Bard helped both Bella and Galadriel on before finally getting on himself. Radagast was quick to start off again, and down the bumpy road they went.

Bella watched with interest at the passing scenery, it all reminded her of Hobbiton. The grass was just as green and wild flowers grew everywhere, you could also hear the running of the nearby creek; the only difference was that there weren't any people bustling around and greeting each other. It seemed almost lonely to Bella.

Then, from a distance she spotted a big house, "Mister Brown, is that it?" She inquired. He turned his head slightly to look back at her, "It is."

As they got closer the house looked bigger and bigger. Bella was in awe; they didn't build houses like that in Hobbiton. "I've seen bigger." Thranduil huffed. The other three paid him no attention; they were otherwise distracted. By the time they arrived it had already began to get dark.

The cart pulled up to a large set of stairs, and Radagast hopped off, "Well now, let's get you inside." They all lugged themselves off of the cart, luggage and all, and through the large door.

The stood in the foyer, awestruck, even Thranduil. Radagast made his way through the group, "Now if you'll follow me I'll show you to your rooms," he started up the stairs, they followed, "Now since you'll be stayed here for a long while there will be some rules you are expected to follow; no shouting, no running, no bothering those who work in the house," Galadriel was inspecting a statue and reached out to touch it, but Radagast stopped her, "no touching the priceless artifacts, and finally, absolutely no disturbing the professor under any circumstances. He is a very busy man and has no time for any of your childish shenanigans."

They said not a peep after that.

Each was shown their room, they all lined the hall so they rooms were close. They were then taken down and given something to eat, the food wasn't too horrid, or maybe Bella was just hungry. Thranduil though, seemed to never be impressed by anything; the food was not up to his standard. Bard and Galadriel had no complaints, or were polite enough not to voice them if they did. Fortunately she could see herself getting along with at least two of her companions.

After she finished eating, Bella thanked them all for their company and bid them a good-night. She set her suitcase down on the bed and began to unpack; not having backed much she was able to put the clothes and other items away very quickly, then getting ready for bed.

As she lay there under the sheets, a candle the only light in the room, she wondered what this house would have in store for her. She hoped to maybe explore around outside tomorrow, maybe look for a garden; hopefully the weather wold be nice enough.

END A/N:

Not really a response on the Prologue, so I thought maybe I'd just release another chapter and see how it goes...

Also, the who geography aspect is wrong, and I know that, so imagine it as you like, or whatever.
Again, I tweaked some things so it could all fit, and watched the movie as reference for some of the chapter. Once Bella goes through the wardrobe the chapters will get longer.

This chapter is unbeta'd so any mistakes are my own (let me know if you spot anything)

Feedback would be greatly appreciated.