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Chapter 12--Shamaness' Wisdom
Aragorn was grim and silent when he joined Gimli the next morning. He mounted his stallion and gave Gimli a sharp look when he struggled onto his pony without argument. "You refused to ride under any circumstance when I sent you out to find Legolas," Aragorn said.
"I didn't want to move quickly then," Gimli said. "Legolas is my friend and I did not want to arrest him." The Dwarf faced Aragorn proudly.
Aragorn smiled reluctantly. "Fair enough, let us hurry," he said. They urged their mounts to a gallop and rode towards the Centaur village. Both of them hoped Lilith could help them find where Legolas was.
They rode hard and fast each day. They arrived in the village without trouble on the way. Dismounting they started forward. They were startled when Kai blocked their way.
"Where is my sister? I must know," Kai demanded.
"We are sure she's with Legolas, but we need to talk with Lilith, Kai. It's urgent," Aragorn said.
My sire and dam are very upset about Jaisia and Legolas being gone so long. I wanted her and my brother to be here for the birth. My twin colts are ten years old and haven't even met their aunt and uncle," Kai said. "Have you returned to capture Legolas?"
"No, we've discovered Legolas is innocent, but we fear they are both in trouble. Please Kai, we need to talk to Lilith," Aragorn said.
"Legolas was your friend, you should have believed he was in the first place, but I will take you to Lilith," Kai said. He led them to Lilith's shelter and gestured for them to enter.
Lilith gestured for them to sit and they did. "So you finally have come to your senses, king of Gondor?" she snorted.
"Yes, I realize what a fool I was, Legolas did take Sandi, but he was magically controlled. It wasn't his fault. We know where they are. It's a city called Xandir," Aragorn said.
"I do not know it, I am sorry, but I do know that right now the best thing you can do is return to Minas Tirith. You should not be here. The chieftain and chieftess are very angry about all of this. Leave now while you can," Lilith said. "Trust my visions, it is futile to go after Legolas and Jaisia. Trust the elf now like you should have before," Lilith said.
Aragorn flushed, but he knew he deserved the reprimand. He should have trusted Legolas, if he had the elf would not be in danger and neither would Jaisia. He nodded then he and Gimli left the shelter.
When they emerged they found Kai, Tyon, Valinar and Isolanthe waiting for them. None of them looked pleased to see them. Valinar stared straight into Aragorn's eyes. "Get out and do not return unless my daughter and Legolas are with you. If they are killed then this alliance will be dissolved and we will have nothing more to say to you or do with you," he said. Turning Tyon, Isolathe and Valinar galloped off.
"Father means it, Aragorn. I like you and Gimli, but if Jaisia and Legolas do not return I will never forgive you," Kai said and galloped after his family.
Aragorn and Gimli left the village, aware of how fragile the alliance and friendship with the Centaurs had become. All they could do was wait and hope Legolas and Jaisia would return safely…..
Hooo, Boy!!! Hell hath no fury like a angry Centaur!!! R/R please!!!!