Thanks to my most faithful reviewers--Jade, I got the lullaby and it is nice--but I decided to try to write one myself first, after all I might want to include songs in other fics!!
Chapter 30--The Interlude
Jaisia took the broth from Legolas and helped him get upright then handed it back. "Drink it all, little brother, I don't want to lose you," she said. She began to eat her own food.
Legolas drank the broth, which wasn't so bad. When he finished he sat the bowl down and laid back, even that small exertion had tired him.
Jaisia glanced over at him. "Do you still feel sick?" she asked. "Sugar said you would be."
Legolas nodded wearily. "Thank you, Jaisia, for saving my life," he said.
"Don't mention it, families are supposed to take care of each other," Jaisia said affectionately. "Go back to sleep, I'll be here when you awake." She watched until his eyes glazed over in sleep then sighed in relief.
It was six hours before Legolas opened. Jaisia was not there; instead it was Aragorn sitting next to the bed. "So back with us again, eh?" he asked.
"Where is Jaisia?" Legolas asked.
"She was exhausted so I made her go to her chambers and get some sleep, but she made me promise not to leave you alone," Aragorn said. "She's quite a lady." He helped Legolas sit up again, ignoring his protests and handed him a mug. "Drink this, it'll help settle your stomach."
Legolas could smell mint. "You did not put a sleeping drought in this, did you?" he asked. He knew Aragorn all to well.
Aragorn laughed. "Not this time, you've slept enough," he said.
Legolas drained the mug. It was good and it did seem to help. It was then he realized he was starved. "Is it time for dinner yet?" he asked hopefully.
"It should be here shortly," Aragorn said.
Legolas frowned. "It is not going to be broth again, is it?" he asked.
"No, but nothing heavy, fruit and cheese, don't want to risk making you ill, my friend," Aragorn said.
"You are such a worrier, Aragorn. You are treating me like a child again. I know enough to be careful," Legolas complained.
"You must be getting better, you have the strength to complain," Aragorn chuckled. Someone knocked on the door. It was a servant with a tray of food. Aragorn took the tray. "Thank you, you may go," he said. She curtsied and left. Aragorn shoved the door shut and carried the tray over to Legolas.
Legolas gladly dug into the food. "Did you find out who the man Jaisia killed was?" he asked.
Aragorn grimaced. "After what Jaisia did there wasn't enough to identify. His skull was crushed, his features unrecognizable," he said. "I never thought her capable of such fierceness. She is more protective of you than I have ever been."
Legolas sighed. "She was a bit upset by her actions, Aragorn. I hope she will be well," he said.
"So do I, but I think she will be. She is a strong woman and a warrior as well," Aragorn said. Suddenly someone knocked on the door. Aragorn opened it. "Hello, Sandi, what are you doing here?" he asked.
"Mother wants to see you, I'll stay with Legolas for awhile," Sandi offered.
"Thank you, love. Legolas, I'll be back in a bit," Aragorn said.
"Don't worry, father, we'll be fine," Sandi said.
Legolas watched Sandi warily as she closed the door behind Aragorn and then walked slowly towards him. He felt very vulnerable without so much as a dagger to defend himself. ( Jaisia, come quick ) he said.
CLIFFHANGER!!! R/R or I'll cry!!!