Is everyone ready for the next part? This could be a long one--maybe longer than An Unusual Friendship!!
Chapter 31--The Princess And The Prince
Sandi stopped by the bed and slowly pulled out a curved dagger smeared with black powder. "I fear that the poison is going to reoccur much stronger and kill you. I tried to help you, but couldn't and I couldn't get help in time," she said.
Legolas knew he was out of time. He had to reach Sandi or die. "Do not do this, little flower, you were as much my daughter as Aragorn and Arwen's. I used to sing to you, do you remember? You used to call me Lee because you could not pronounce my full name," he said.
Uncertainly flickered in Sandi's eyes and her hand trembled. "Shut up and don't call me that! I won't let you stop my plans!" she hissed.
"Your plans or Darrin's? He used his magic to force me to bring you to him then filled your mind with lies, Aragorn and Arwen would never have abandoned you. They love you, as do Jaisia and I. We hunted for you so did a lot of others," Legolas said.
Sandi was torn between memories, remembering the portrait then what Darrin had told her.
Legolas took a deep breath. "I used to sing this to you-listen," he said and began to sing…
Sleep Little One
This Day Is Done
The Sun Will Again Rise
So Close Your Eyes
Tomorrow You May Play And Laugh
Now And Forever May The Stars Light Your Path
Sandi's eyes overflowed and tears poured down her face. The dagger fell to the floor with a clatter and she flung herself into Legolas' arms. "Lee, oh Lee! I'm sorry!! So sorry!!" she wept. "Forgive me, please forgive me!!"
Legolas let her cry, stroking her thick raven hair soothingly. "You are forgiven, it is over, all over, little flower," he whispered.
The door flew open, crashing into the wall as Jaisia burst into the room. She had her sword drawn, but stopped when she took in the scene.
"All is well now, Jaisia, Darrin's hold over Sandi has been broken. I think you should go fetch Arwen and Aragorn. We all need to talk," Legolas said quietly.
( Are you sure? ) Jaisia asked.
Legolas nodded and went back to comforting Sandi.
Jaisia turned to leave then looked over her shoulder. "I won't be long," she said and left.
Sandi pulled away, but took Legolas' hand in hers. "I have done such horrible things. I lied to mother and father, tried to poison father and tried to kill both you and Jaisia. Mother and father will hate me. I don't see why you don't hate me," she whispered.
"If you will forgive me for giving you to that foul sorcerer I can forgive you," Legolas said.
"I do, but will mother and father forgive me?" Sandi said.
Legolas gave her hand a comforting squeeze. "They will forgive you, trust them and me," he said.
Ta-da!! How was my lullaby ? Did it stink? I've never wrote one before? Well, now you know why I needed one!! R/R peoples--please?