Glad you're happy, Jade-- **Brushes Confetti off computer monitor and keyboard** So here's more to keep you happy--I hope….
Chapter 26--Safely Back
Jaisia and Legolas were relieved to arrive in Minas Tirith three weeks later. They stopped at Gimli's forge, but he wasn't there so they headed straight to the castle.
The guards bowed politely. "Welcome Prince Legolas, Lady Jaisia, King Elessar has been waiting for you to return as has Queen Arwen," one said. He gestured for them to enter.
Aragorn and Arwen were in the throne room along with Gimli. Both smiled when Jaisia and Legolas entered. Aragorn clasped Legolas' hand and Arwen hugged Jaisia.
Gimli snorted. "Bout time you two came back, crazy elf and centaur," he grumbled.
"Thank you, stupid dwarf," Legolas retorted.
"We missed you too, fuzzy," Jaisia said. "Hi sugar!! Same for you!!" She trotted over and hugged Aragorn enthusiastically.
"Easy--you've got the grip of an orc!!" Aragorn protested. He squirmed free, laughing.
Arwen laughed too. "Ah, Jaisia, you are a delightful person!" she said.
"You mean half-person," Gimli muttered.
Jaisia stuck her tongue out at Gimli. "Fuzzy, short person!" she retorted.
"Stop belittling his size, Jaisia!!" Legolas scolded.
"Oh, I'm sorry, it was rather short sighted of me," Jaisia returned. She, Legolas, Aragorn and Arwen burst out laughing.
Gimli scowled at all of them. "I've got work to tend to at my forge, instead of wasting time with you crazy folk," he grumbled and left.
"I hope fuzzy is not angry," Jaisia said.
"Nay, you know how Gimli is, he's fine," Legolas said, still chuckling.
Jaisia giggled some more then wiped her eyes. "That was fun!!"
"Sit down, both of you," Aragorn said. He and Arwen returned to their thrones and sat while Jaisia and Legolas did the same.
The next two hours were very pleasant. They sat and talked about different things. They exchanged many tales some humorous, some not--but they all enjoyed themselves.
"So where's Sandi?" Legolas asked, trying to sound casual.
"Oh, she went shopping for a new gown, we're having a ball tonight, will you two attend it also?" Arwen asked hopefully.
Jaisia and Legolas exchanged knowing looks. "We will both be honored to attend," Legolas said. They excused themselves and left to prepare themselves.
Legolas separated from Jaisia and went to his chamber. He would keep a close eye on Aragorn and Arwen tonight so no harm would come to them.
Tada!! Hope you like!! Giving everyone a cliffhanger break!! R/R peoples, please!!