All right, I'm leaving for Alpena early Friday, Thursday I'm packing so unless I get everything done this will be the last chapter until Tuesday….Sorry bout that!!!!
Chapter 15--Homecoming
"Sandi, oh, my child!" Arwen gasped. "I thought I'd never see you again." She stood and went to hug Sandi, but she drew back.
"Please, not yet. I'm not sure of my feelings right now," Sandi said. She looked at Aragorn. "Master Darrin told me a lot of things about you."
"What he told you was a lie, we love you and when you disappeared we hunted for you, but it was as if you'd vanished. The mage had you taken away from us. I found out the plot through my advisor who'd betrayed me and was helping him," Aragorn said.
Sandi shifted nervously. "I'm not sure who to believe, the stories are completely different. I'm scared and confused," she said. "I'm tired, may I please have someplace to rest for awhile?" she asked.
"Of course, we can talk later," Aragorn said. He had a servant show her to a guest room. Once Sandi was in the room a cold smile spread across her lips. The master was right; he believes my confused child act. I will be able to play them like puppets, she thought.
Aragorn and Arwen exchanged hopeful smiles. Perhaps things would be better and they would get their daughter back. It would be perfect if Legolas and Jaisia were here. Aragorn frowned at the thought. There had to be some way to help them.
**MEANWHILE**
Kai wandered through the village feeling very serene. He went to Lilith's shelter. He entered when she gave him permission. "It's happened at last," he said.
"So Jaisia is finally feeling the bond you started feeling several months ago," Lilith remarked.
"Yes, I knew she would, they're free and on their way back. I can sense it," Kai said.
Lilith shook her head. "A soul bond between two centaurs and a two-legger, I did not think it was possible. There will be much to do later," she said.
"I just hope Legolas can accept this. It is a powerful and demanding oath we must take between the three of us," Kai said.
"I am sure he will," Lilith said. "First the other problem must be solved then we will deal with this one."
The ship left and set sail for Gondor at dawn. Legolas and Jaisia watched Xandir fade in the distance without regret. They were glad to leave that foul place.
Lightfinger's came up to them, bearing an armload of familiar possessions. "I think you two will need these," he said.
"Our weapons!! How did you get them?" Jaisia asked.
"Lady Jaisia--I am a collector and I know how to get into places that are supposed to keep people out," Lightfingers said haughtily then grinned.
"You are a very unusual hobbit, Master Lightfingers," Legolas remarked.
Lightfingers bowed jokingly. "You flatter me, Sir Elf," he teased. All three of them laughed, enjoying the release from tension.
There, tried to avoid a cliffhanger this time--I'll put up more as soon as I can!!! R/R please!!!!