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Chapter 4--Unwanted Guardian
Legolas followed the Human as he headed for the stable. "How did you get my uncle to let me go with you? He would not even let me send a message," Legolas asked.
"Because your father has appointed me your guardian until you are safely home," Aragorn said.
Legolas stopped short, frowning. "I do not need a keeper. I can find my own way home," he protested.
Aragorn stopped as well and looked at the Elf. "There are many dangers on the road, bandits and slavers. You would be considered a valuable piece of goods to slavers and perhaps a plaything to the bandits who are often not fussy about what or who warms their beds. I think you understand what I speak of," he said.
Legolas shuddered, but forced it back. "I could take care of myself," he said.
"It's too dangerous, child," Aragorn said.
"Child! I'm older then you!" Legolas protested.
"Perhaps in years, not in maturity. Enough arguing, come on or I'll carry you," Aragorn said. He turned and kept walking.
Legolas glared at his back, tempted to refuse to follow, but he knew the Human would carry out his threat so he followed.
Aragorn led the way to the stable. "Can you ride?" he asked.
"Aye," Legolas said.
"Good, come," Aragorn said and went into the stable. Legolas followed.
The stable master came over to them right away. "Ah, hello, Legolas, are you leaving us, lad?" he asked.
"Hello, Lars, aye, I'm going home," Legolas said.
"To bad, we'll miss you around here," Lars said. He turned to Aragorn. "What can I do for you, sir?"
"We need two good horses, made for endurance and speed, not strength," Aragorn said.
"Please, take a look and see of any of my beasts suit your needs," Lars said.
Aragorn looked over the horses and chose a black stallion for himself and a white mare for Legolas. After some haggling, Aragorn paid for the mounts and they rode out of the city.
Legolas felt some regret at leaving. The small Human town had been his home for a long time, but it was overrun by his excitement that he would finally see his father and brother again.
A glass shattered against the wall of the study as Jerrin threw it across the room. "I will not be cheated of my revenge! That little brat and his accursed new guardian will die! They will never reach Mirkwood I swear it!!" he shouted. He sat down at his desk and began to make his plans for their deaths.
Cliffhanger!!!! Hope this is okay--had the dreaded writer's block, ugh!!! R/R please!!!
