All right, time to head out…Here's the next chapter…
When Kai and Legolas emerged from the shelter the next morning Jaisia was waiting. "Hurry, father and mother want to see us," she said. They went to their parent's shelter.
Valinar gave them all stern looks. "I know that Jaisia is continuing with Legolas, but what about you Kai?" he asked.
"I have to go with them. I can't let my sister and brother go alone. They might need me on their travels and the tribe has other healers," Kai said.
Valinar nodded. "I have given Jaisia leave to go and I give you leave as well. Just be careful," he said.
"We will be, father," Jaisia said.
Valinar hugged Jaisia and clasped hands with Legolas and Kai. Isolanthe hugged all three of them. Jaisia and Kai donned saddlebags filled with supplies and water skins. Kai now had a mace and strap of throwing daggers. Soon they were ready to leave and headed out of the village.
Lilith was waiting at the edge of the village. "Good fortune on your journey. It will be difficult, but rewarding," she said. She watched them until they were out of sight. Yes, your journey will be difficult in many ways, she thought.
Once they were out of sight. Jasia stopped and grinned at Legolas. "What are you waiting for? Get on!" she said.
"Hey! Why can't he ride me? You all ready had him ride!" Kai protested.
"He likes to ride me, don't you, sweet cheeks?" Jaisia asked.
"Well, he'd get a better ride from me!" Kai said. Grinning, he mock-leered at Legolas.
"Stop calling me sweet cheeks, Jaisia!" Legolas said and folded his arms across his chest. "After hearing this I'm not sure I feel safe riding either of you. I might be safer walking," he said.
Jaisia and Kai laughed at that. Legolas laughed with them then leaped onto Jaisia's back. "You'll both just have to take turns," he said. "Head north, Kai." They continued on their way.
"So why north?" Jaisia asked.
"My friend is king there, it's a safe city to start with," Legolas explained.
"What's his name?" Jaisia asked.
"Elessar to his people, but I call him Aragorn," Legolas replied.
"Why?" Jaisia asked.
"Because that's how we were introduced when we met. That was before he took the throne of Gondor," Legolas explained.
"WOW!!! We get to meet a king! I've never met a real king before!" Jaisia exclaimed enthusiastically.
"So how many fake kings have you met?" Legolas asked. He and Kai burst out laughing.
"Oh shut up," Jaisia said and stuck out her tongue at them which only made them laugh harder. She frowned at them then flounced ahead.
They traveled until dusk then set up camp in a small cluster of trees with a shallow stream nearby. After a dinner of bread and cheese Kai handed Legolas a leather cloak. "Mother made this for you, it's strong and waterproof. She thought you could use it," he said.
Legolas smiled and took it. "I'm sure I could," he agreed. He took the final watch with carefully hidden glee. Early the next morning Legolas looked over his setup then took the rope and yanked.
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