It's not easy being a teenager. Between hormonal changes and desire to both fit in and stand apart, high school is hard enough. Add in the instability and challenges of establishing and maintaining friendships when one's family is constantly moving, from one town to the next, every few months, and the world can seem like an awfully lonely place.

As Middletown High's newest transplant, Mackenzie Davis [Merenwen] finds a kindred spirit in her French class, Logan Holt [Legolas]. After months of spending time together after school, the two teenagers are in for a harsh reality check and a reminder of what it means to be part of a family.

Alexander Davis [Azog] is forced to introduce his daughter, Mackenzie Davis [Merenwen], to the dark side of their family business. One she is not only expected to participate in but also inherit. Heartbroken and in an act of defiance, Mackenzie Davis [Merenwen] attempts to flee her fate. She is found by Logan Holt [Legolas] who has been instructed to protect her at all costs.

With the disappearance and accusations levied against his son, Logan Holt [Legolas], Trenton Holt [Thranduil] races against the likes of Alexander Davis [Azog] and Brody Davis [Bolg] to find the teenagers first...

Half had grown still as the eagles chased the last of the orc armies back into the depths of the mealworm holes, any remaining forces on foot retreated to the ruins of Dale to help push the filth from the fallen city. Azog had been run through, Bolg had fallen to his 'death', and the line of Durin was dangling -- barely clutching on to dear life. Grief for the fallen began to coat the area like a blanket of depression - but the attention of those mourning would soon be demanded. To the south, a thick cloud of black smoke, riddled with steady red lightening and the loud ominous crack of its thunder began to work its way toward them. This was no ordinary storm. These clouds reached from the skies down to the ground, rushing its way toward them like a typhoon, flooding the lands, splashing up against the mountains  and sinking into its valleys.

Once engulfed into its thick, dangerous-looking mass, all would feel suffocated. Their bodies would feel the tugging and tossing as the curse took them, fogging their minds and claiming the people of middle earth as it's prisoners. Out with the old memories, in with the new, magically appropriated to make sense in the new realm where they would be relocated; safe from Sauron's eventual rule, but also unable to stop him. The enactors of the curse were the first to go, but unlike the others, they embraced the smoke and welcomed the rough ride into a new land where they would have a say in how things were done and how the people related with one another, unlike their home realm.

In Storybrooke, all things had just been bright, sunny, but chilly. Winter had begun, no snow had fallen as of yet, but it would come - eventually. Thanks to the weather it didn't take long before all the towns people noticed the sudden cover of black clouds. Gasps and cries of 'another curse' filled the streets as a panic ensued and everyone ran to find their loved ones. Little did they notice that the cloud had not come for them, but clashed like a wave against the barrier that surrounded the town, creating magical, electrical -like pulses to light up their skies.  Their barrier rejected the curse - because there was no space for what it carried. Instead, the smoke cascaded into the area due north of the town line, massing into a giant dome-like cloud for a few moments. Then, it slipped away, leaving in its place, a town with a population just under three hundred. Upon inspection of the north, just over the town line, a sign was posted, just as historic looking as Storybroooke's:

NOW LEAVING STORYBROOKE.

WELCOME TO MIDDLETOWN.

Two weeks have elapsed and little progress has been made in the attempted murders of Daric King [Thorin], Phillip McNeil [Fíli], and Keegan McNeil [Kíli]. In spite of being responsible for the death of Mr. Serafim [Smaug], Devan Bowman [Bard] has been awarded the ***** for his heroism in defending Daric King [Thorin], Phillip McNeil [Fíli], and Keegan McNeil [Kíli] from the unknown assailants who are still at large. Devan Bowman [Bard] has returned to the quiet life of raising his three children while Mr. King and the McNeils are eager to be released from Guardian Angels Hospital.

Grace Goldbloom [Galadriel] has awoken from her second lapse into a coma and at the insistence of her husband, Christopher Goldbloom [Celeborn], is recovering within the safety of her home. Also recovering is Sheriff Leo Forrest [Legolas] who is struggling to regain time lost while captive by unknown assailants, leaving not only the investigation of the attempted murders but also his abduction to his sister and the town deputy, Tara Forrest [Tauriel].

Trenton Forrest [Thranduil] is pursuing his own line of investigation with the aid of his secret allies, believing that Alexander Orton [Azog] is either involved or responsible in the abduction of Leo Forrest [Legolas]. The two are kept from each others throats by the efforts of Tara Forrest [Tauriel] and Bradley Orton [Bolg]. There is but one thread within this web that can unravel this tale and Uriana [Ungoliant] unleashes her new toy, Mai Orton [Merenwen] upon these two titans.

Rumor begins to spread through Middletown of shadow plundering homes and shops alike, indiscriminately while those nearest cowered in sheer terror. The Black Rider seeks that which will restore its Master's power and rain down eternal darkness upon all.

In the three weeks following the FBI's incursion upon Middletown, Maine, the citizens of the small town have turned their attention and efforts towards cleaning up and rebuilding the wanton destruction exacted upon them. The town council, comprised of Sir Solomon White [Saruman], Sir Merlyn Grey [Gandalf], Edward Nightingale [Elrond], Grace Goldbloom [Galadriel], and Christopher Goldbloom [Celeborn], have gathered in the town hall to discuss rebuilding efforts as well as what recourse Middletown will take upon the United States Government for their grievous overstep.

As fortunes would have it, Guardian Angel's Hospital remained relatively undamaged and Leo Forrest [Legolas] has been moved there where he remains in a medically induced coma. Ever vigilant and watchful at his side is Adele Nightingale [Arwen] who has not left his side since his surgery. While Leo Forrest [Legolas] appears to be resting peacefully, his spirit wanders through Middle-Earth on a quest given to him by the White Lady, Galadriel. The Dark Lord has dispatched the Nine to find Legolas, led by the Witch-King of Angmar, who is eager to please his master after a failed attempt to turn the Lady of Light to the darkness.

In the absence of her brother, Tara Forrest [Tauriel] has stepped into his shoes as Middletown's Sheriff. Her first task is into the investigation of the two attempted murders of Leo Forrest [Legolas]. The primary suspect in both attempts is none other than Mai Orton [Merenwen] who was already in custody prior to the FBI's incursion and is suspected of playing a prominent role in the second attempt. Alexander Orton [Azog] has posted bail for his adopted daughter/niece who is remanded to house arrest pending her trial. As Mai Orton [Merenwen] struggles to grapple with her newfound consciousness thanks to Melanie Slovenzky [Meldainiel], Bradley Orton [Bolg] is tasked by his father, Alexander Orton [Azog], with ensuring that Mai Orton [Merenwen] remains compliant with her house arrest.

The tension between Trenton Forrest [Thranduil] and Alexander Orton [Azog] have reached new heights. Now that Trenton Forrest [Thranduil] has peaked beneath the veil and seen the faces of his enemies, he stands at the ready to oppose Alexander Orton [Azog] who seeks to seize the opportunity to sew further chaos amongst Middletown's residents, attempting to turn against those who were entrusted to protect them from outside threats.

In the days that follow A Town Divided, Sheriff Leo Forrest [Legolas] seeks out Middletown's resident psychiatrist, Grace Goldbloom [Galadriel], in the hopes that she can help him uncover the missing memories of his own past and to learn more about his own father, Trenton Forrest [Thranduil]. As details emerge and truths are revealed, there is but one question that remains: What will Leo Forrest [Legolas] do next?

On the surface, all seems quiet in the months following the violent upheaval of Middletown, Maine. However not everything is as it seems for the lives and realities of two women, Melanie Slovenzky [Meldainiel] and Grace Goldbloom [Galadriel] are about to be turned on their heads, each woman bearing news for the other that will forevermore change their lives.

Unbeknownst to Leo Forrest [Legolas] and Mai Orton [Merenwen], who have taken refuge under the roof of Melanie Slovenzky [Meldainiel], are about to find themselves at the beating heart of a storm unlike any they have experienced before.