Don't worry, AJ---all ready planning Legolas' revenge, heh, heh. Just have to iron out the details. Thanks to all that has been reading this.

Chapter 14

The Centaurs settled down in rows in front of Lilith and waited respectfully. The Shamaness' eyes moved over the gathering as if she could truly see. She pointed at Legolas so suddenly that he flinched. "Stand before me, fair one!" she ordered.

Legolas stood up and walked over to stand in front of her, self-consciously aware of the gathering of Centaurs watching him.

"Come forth Chieftain and Chieftess of the tribe!" Lilith cried. "He is waiting for you!"

Valinar and Isolanthe emerged from the gathering and stepped up beside Lilith. "We are here," Valinar said.

Lilith moved so she was facing the gathering. "Isolanthe, what say you?" she asked.

"I claim Legolas as one of my family as is my right," Isolanthe said firmly. "And I offer this gift as my bond." She held up an amulet carved in the form of a Centaur.

Lilith turned to Legolas. "Do you accept Isolanthe as your parent and accept her gift?" she asked.

"I accept and give my bond as well," Legolas replied. He heard approving murmurs from the watching Centaurs.

Isolanthe fastened the amulet around Legolas' neck then kissed his forehead. "I bid my newest child welcome," she said then stepped back.

Valinar stepped forward. "As my bond I offer to share my blood with my new son," he said. "He has proven himself worthy by saving the life of my only daughter, his new sister."

Lilith looked to Legolas. "Will you accept and share your blood as well?" she asked.

"I will accept," Legolas said.

"Then extend your right hand, Valinar extend your left," Lilith ordered. They obeyed and Lilith opened a shallow cut on both their palms with a dagger then clasped their hands together. She chanted in a language that was unknown to Legolas. "It is done, you are now a member of the chieftain's family. Welcome to the tribe!" she said.

The Centaurs cheered and clapped. Jaisia came forward and hugged him. "Hello, little brother," she said and Kai shook his hand. Tyon didn't come forward at all.

"Come Legolas, I think we have much to discuss," Lilith said. She led the way to her shelter and they went inside. Lilith laid down with a soft grunt and Legolas sat cross-legged in front of her.

"You wonder how I know so much of you, how I know you were one of the nine that were to destroy the one ring. I saw you in a vision, felt the surge of psychic energy when the ring was destroyed. I knew you would come here before I died. Tomorrow you will leave and the twins will go with you. You will help us find good folk that will ally with us. Your people cannot ally with us because they will soon sail west. Is that not true?" Lilith asked.

Legolas nodded. "I don't think they'll wait much longer, but I--" he hesitated.

"But you are not yet ready to leave, because you have friends that still live. You will stay until they are no more," Lilith said. "You are loyal to your friends, that is not a weakness but a strength, fair one. Let no one tell you otherwise. Join Kai now--you start your journey tomorrow.

Okay--tomorrow they leave for----- Not telling you!!! Hope you liked this!! R/R!!!! Stars And Moon light your paths!!