Sigh-I put chapter seventeen on two chapters by mistake--that should be fixed soon. Thanks AJ and Jade for your reviews…..Here's more!!!
Chapter 19
Jaisia gave Legolas a puzzled look. "What's so funny? Did I interrupt something?" she asked.
Legolas decided not to bring up the nickname this time. "It's all right. We were just talking, but usually you should knock on a closed door and wait to be invited in," he explained.
"Oh, I will next time then," Jaisia said.
"Now what was it that you wanted to show me?" Legolas asked.
"Oh yeah, Arwen had a lady put three braids in my tail and a couple in my hair. She wove yellow ribbons and little silver bells into them. She gave me a yellow shirt too!!" she said. She turned slowly to show him. "Aren't they pretty?"
"Yes, you look lovely, sis," Legolas said. I forgot to have her put on a shirt when we entered Gondor. That explains why the men were staring and the women looked scandalized, he thought with amusement.
Jaisia studied Legolas' blue shirt, white leggings, tunic and boots. "You look nice ---oh! You've got braids behind your ears too!!" she giggled.
A knock on the door distracted them. "Come in!!" Legolas called.
The door opened and Kai came in. He wore a white shirt and a black tunic. "You look beautiful, Jaisia. It's a good thing none of the tribe stallions can see you now," he said.
Jaisia blushed prettily. "You look very handsome too," she said. "The mares would be all over you ."
A servant tapped on the doorframe since the door was open. "Dinner is served, my lords, my lady if you will follow me to the dining room," he said.
They followed the servant to the dining room. Legolas was seated by Arwen while Jaisia and Kai were placed by Aragorn. Thick cushions were put down on the floor for the Centaurs could lay down. That put the table at the same height for then that it would be for someone sitting.
Servants brought food and wine. Arwen turned to Legolas. "So how is your father, sweet cheeks?" she asked innocently.
Legolas choked on his wine and barely managed to keep from spraying it all over the table. "He's fine and please don't call me that!!!" he protested.
Arwen giggled. "But it's a cute nickname," she said.
Legolas just groaned. He was never going to hear the end of this!!
After dinner Arwen took the twins off for their tour of the castle, leaving Aragorn and Legolas alone. So where are the children?" Legolas asked.
"At an overnight party, they won't be home until tomorrow," Aragorn said. "Are we going to visit Gimli next?"
"I'd planned too---what do you mean we?" Legolas asked.
"I'm coming along with my lady wife's blessing I might add," Aragorn said.
"I'd be glad to have you, Aragorn," Legolas said.
They parted and retired for the evening, tomorrow the four of them would be on the road together…..
Tomorrow the journey continues….R/R!!!