Three Witches In A New World

Chapter One

Word Count: 1589

Middle Earth,

The Shire, Spring 2941

Hours later, the Van Buren Sisters woke up. And all three noticed that they are no longer inside their home. They could see they are now out in a large country side with green grass and hills, and homes with little round doors. "Alex! What in the hell did you do? And where are we?" asked Madison, sharply. "I'm sorry, Maddie, but I really have no idea where we are! Yes, I was the one that had casted the teleportation spell, but to honest, I really don't know where we are." replied Alexandra. "Oh my frikken God!" exclaimed Sadie. "What is it, Sadie?" asked both sisters together. "Look at those people down there! They're so short! And they got hairy feet!" exclaimed the youngest Van Buren Sister. "Maybe they're heading for a convention, Sadie, that's probably why they're dressed like that!" said Madison, whom always been the logical and skeptic of the sisters.

"Madison, they are are really short! Look at them closer!!" snapped Alexandra. "What are you trying to say then, Alex? Do you really think we're in the Shire?" asked Madison, sharply. "Yes!" said Alexandra and Sadie together. All three Van Buren sisters loved The Hobbit, both movies and books. However, Sadie had not yet read the books, but she did watch the movies. "Alright, before you two jump into conclusions here! We are not in the Shire! We're probably in an old world village somewhere in Germany." said Madison. Typical Maddie, always the skeptic, thought Alexandra. "Well then explain those little round doors, Madison! And the lamp posts!! Do you say things like that in our world?!" argued the young woman. "No, but still! It could be one of them reenactments." said Madison. "How can you be so sure?!" said Alexandra. "Alexandra, I'm in no mood to argue right now. Right now, we need to find someone who can help us tell us where we really are!" said Madison.

"There is no need to worry, Miss Van Buren! You don't have to go far to ask for help! I will help you!" spoke up a voice from behind them. Suddenly, all three Van Buren sisters turned and they could see a tall man dressed in grey robes, and a wide brimmed hat, and carrying a tall staff. "Get the fuck out of here!" gasped Sadie, softly. "You can't be serious! Please tell me that he isn't who I think it is!" said Alexandra. "Yes, if you must know, I am Gandalf the Grey. And Miss Alexandra, I was the one who aided you in your teleportation smell you tried to cast." said Gandalf. "You are really Gandalf then!" exclaimed Sadie. "Alexandra, I like to have a word with you in private! NOW!" demanded Madison. Alexandra looked at her sister, sheepishly, and she walked away from Gandalf and Sadie, so the two can talk.

"What in the hell, Alexandra? What were you thinking of casting a spell that lead us here to Middle Earth?! You know what that means don't you?!" shouted Madison. "That means we might go on an awesome adventure." said Alexandra, giving her sister a fake smile. "No! That means we might be stuck here because your unnecessary use of your magic! You were told about it, Alex! Why did you do it?!" snapped Miss Van Buren, angrily. "Maddie, I was only thinking for the best of us, and our eviction situation." said Alexandra, quietly. "Thinking the best of our situation?! Are you fucking kidding me, Alex? Why would you think that?! We don't belong here, Alexandra!!" shouted Madison. "And what's that make us back in Connecticut, Madison Michelle?! Our neighbors wanted us out of the neighborhood!!" argued Alexandra. "You're hopeless, you know that, Alex? We're stuck here because of you! With no money or means to find a place to live!" said Madison, angrily.

"Well maybe Gandalf can help us find a place to live." said Alexandra quietly. "Yeah, right. Like a wizard is going to help us." grumbled Madison, as the two of them walked back to where Gandalf and Sadie are sitting. "Gandalf, we need your help!" spoke up Alexandra. The wizard smiled. "I already know, Miss Alexandra, and of your situation. All three of you are witches, whom had just got evicted from an old home that's been in your family for years." said Gandalf. "Wow! You truly are a wizard!" exclaimed Sadie. "Yes about that, we was wondering where we can go to find a place to stay temporarily until we find a way of getting a home?" asked Alexandra. "Well actually, Miss Alexandra, now that you mentioned it, I am going to help you, but you must help me too." said Gandalf with a smile. "And that is?.." said Madison. "It seems you three are brought here for a reason, because according to prophecy that three witches are to arrive in Middle Earth, to save the Fate of Middle Earth, and of the Line of Durin!" said Gandalf.

"What are you saying, Gandalf? You're wanting us to go on an adventure?" said Madison. "To put it that way yes! I wish for the three of you to join me on a quest, alongside thirteen Dwarves and a hobbit." said Gandalf. "WHAT? Now wait just a minute! We can't do this, Gandalf! We don't know much about fighting!! At least I do, any way!" snapped Madison. "And you will learn, Madison. But with all three of you have your powers, you will be a great assets as part of the Company." said Gandalf. "What's that supposed to mean?" grumbled Madison. "It means that all three of you have a capability of shape shifting." said Gandalf. "You know that we can do that? Madison is the more experienced shape shifter here." said Alexandra. "And that is why I want all three of you to join me. You will soon find the true meaning of your powers later down the road." said Gandalf. "We need a minute to think about this, Gandalf! Let me discuss this with my sisters." said Madison. Gandalf nodded.

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And so Madison and her sisters walked away. "What do you think, girls? Should we go?" asked Madison. "Absa Fucking Lutely, Maddie!! I've always wanted to go on an adventure! And besides the dwarves--and the hobbit!! I can't wait to meet them!" beamed Sadie with excitement. "But I really doubt any of them is going to let us come! And besides that, if they find out that we're witches, that is another reason as well!" said Alexandra. "We're not going to worry about what the others say, Alex! What is your definite answer? Are we going or not?" said Madison. "We'll go, Madison!" said Sadie and Alexandria together. "Alright, then. Let's go and tell Gandalf we're going." said Madison, and she walked over to the wizard, shortly followed by Alexandra and Sadie. "We've made our decision, Gandalf! We are going!" spoke up Madison. "Good, good! I was hoping you would say that! Come, we must get to Mister Baggins' home. We're running late enough as it is." said Gandalf.

And so the Van Buren sisters followed Gandalf, as they strolled into the quaint little village, which led them to Mister Baggins' hobbit hole. They stood in front of the door, and Gandalf knocked on the door. Suddenly, they could hear a voice from behind the door. "It better not be any more dwarves, or else I'm going to bloody scream!" grumbled the voice. Alexandra couldn't help but chuckle, as she already knew whom had spoken behind the door. "It's me, Gandalf, Bilbo! Please open the door!" called out the wizard. And shortly the door opened, revealing a very flustered and angry hobbit. "Where were you Gandalf? You're late! I have thirteen mind you, thirteen very impatient dwarves in my dining room, demanding to know you're whereabouts!" snapped the Hobbit. "My apologies, Mister Baggins, upon my late arrival. I ran into some friends of mine along the road, whom will be also joining the Company. Allow me to introduce you to the Van Buren Sisters. Miss Madison, Miss Sadie, and Miss Alexandra!" said Gandalf.

"How do you do?!" all three sisters said with a curtsy. Bilbo smiled. "Please do come in! I'll try and find something for you ladies, but I cannot guarantee I have much since the Dwarves nearly eaten everything out of the pantry." said Bilbo. "Now let's go sit in the Dining Room, so I can introduce you to the others!" said Gandalf. The Van Buren sisters nodded, as they followed the wizard into the dining room. Soon as they entered, the Sisters could see all thirteen dwarves (including their leader, Thorin) gathered around the table looking at them. "Gandalf, I remembered mentioning your hobbit friend, but you failed to mention you are friends with these strange women! Who are they and where did they come from?" spoke up the Raven haired dwarf. And so Gandalf formally introduces the Van Burens to the Company. "These ladies will be joining us on the quest. And they will be a great asset, if you give them a chance and allow them to join the Company." said Gandalf.

When Thorin heard this, he became quite angry. "Have you gone mad, wizard? Bringing a halfling along is bad enough! But tagging along three women whom appeared to be to young to go be traveling?!! The answer is no! They will not be joining us!!" barked Thorin.