Sorry, it's been so dark in the last few chapters; I'll try to lighten it up soon…
Chapter 44--Darkness Retreats
Jaisia was the first to realize she was free from the paralyzing spell of the Demon. She realized the Demon was beyond her. Whirling, she charged Darrin. "I am going to stomp you like the snake you are!!!" she shouted.
Darrin's eyes widened as Jaisia charged him and he began to chant a spell. Just as Jaisia was upon him the necromancer disappeared. Jaisia skidded to a stop, nearly crashing into a wall. "Hey!! That is not fair!!" she shouted.
Aragorn rushed to Legolas' side and Lightfingers joined him. Desperately, Aragorn started to try to tend the Elf's wounds.
Meanwhile spells raged and flashed between Kyle and the Demon. Jaisia noticed that Kyle was starting to weaken so she charged the Demon. "Hey--over here, horn head!!!" she shouted.
The Demon turned and Jaisia kicked it in the groin with all her strength, but it just laughed. "Silly me, I should have known it would not hurt to kick a gelding there," she taunted.
The Demon snarled and slapped her, sending the Centaur flying, but turning its back on Kyle had been a mistake. Kyle shouted out a spell and white light surrounded the Demon.
It screamed in rage and pain then exploded. The entire room shook with the force of the blast, knocking everyone standing to the floor and blinding them temporarily. When they could see again there was nothing left of the Demon, but a black scorch mark on the floor.
Kyle looked at Jaisia. "Thank you, my dear, I would have lost if you had not distracted the Demon when you did," he said.
"You are welcome," Jaisia said with a pleased smile. It quickly faded when she remembered. "Legolas!" She rushed over to him.
Aragorn was trying, but the Elf was slipping away, bright red blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, showing a lung had been punctured. "Legolas!! Fight!! You have to help me out here!!" Aragorn shouted.
Kyle joined them. "I can save his life, but you must help me, centaur. He can be helped only through the bond you share, but if he does die while we are trying be warned that you too will die," he said.
Jaisia didn't hesitate. "I will do it," she said, moving to Kyle's side.
"Take my hand and one of his," Kyle ordered. Jaisia did and the healing began.
It was unlike anything Jaisia had ever experienced. It felt like her deepest soul was revealed and her entire body hurt as the spell worked.
Legolas cried out as hidden bleeding was stopped and bones and skin knit. Finally it was over. Kyle released Jaisia's hand and she collapsed next to Legolas. It was then she saw Legolas' eyes open. "It worked! He is all right!!" she whooped and hugged him while the others cheered.
"But Darrin escaped!" Arwen said angrily.
"But he has suffered the loss of his kingdom and guards," Kyle said. "We have defeated his guards and control the city. He lacks the power to cause more trouble for awhile, now we all should rest."
Hours later Kyle entered one of the rooms to find Jaisia sitting with the still sleeping Elf. "He will recover, thanks to you," he remarked.
Jaisia let out a shaky sigh. "And you," she said.
"The spell depends on your strength, lass. If you had not been strong enough you both would have perished. Do not belittle your accomplishments. You should rest," Kyle said.
"I am fine and I would like to stay with Legolas. I almost lost him. I think I would have died if that had happened," Jaisia said.
"Very well, good night," Kyle said and left.
"Me and you are going to have a nice long rest after all is settled here," Jaisia vowed. She took Legolas' hand in hers…..
There, booted out the romance bunny--I like friendship between Jaisia and Legolas better. R/R please!!!