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Chapter 38--Back To Business

Finally Syri seemed to think they were far enough away from the bar and stopped. She leaned against a building and burst out laughing. "That was great! I love a good brawl!" she gasped.

"Are you completely insane? You killed someone!" Legolas protested.

"In self defense, little healer, he would have killed me," Syri said.

Legolas scowled. "You drew a weapon first," he pointed out.

"The only rule Qui and I follow is the law of survival. We are in a dangerous business where death lurks around every corner. Do not judge when you know nothing about it," Syri said. She gave Legolas an icy look. "Now we will go get the horses and rejoin the others."

Legolas decided to drop the argument for now, sensing he wouldn't win. He followed Qui and Syri. He realized a lot of people were staring and noticed for the first time he had lost the cloak. He shook his head. There was no help for it. After ten minutes of walking they reached a stable.

The owner was well built with dark hair and eyes. "Hello Syri, you ready to marry me yet?" he teased.

"When I am ready to settle you will be the first to know, Arvin," Syri said. "Right now we need three good horses and a pony."

"Of course, I will give you a bargain," Arvin said. He peered at Legolas. "I have never had one of the fair folk in my place."

"And probably will not again. I am thinking about keeping this one," Syri said. She wrapped her arm possessively around Legolas' waist and winked.

Arvin laughed. "I will find you the mounts," he said and moved away.

Legolas tried to pull away. "What are you doing?" he hissed when she wouldn't let go.

"Providing a reason for you to be with me, be quiet and play along," Syri replied. She tightened her grip on him. "Stop struggling, I am not going to throw you down and ravish you."

"But--" Legolas began. "--I do not--"

"Shh, do not make me kiss you to keep you quiet now," Syri warned.

Legolas flushed and kept quiet like Syri had directed. He knew she would carry out her threat.

Arvin returned, leading the mounts. "These are my finest, three hundred and fifty gold," he said.

Syri examined the animals. "They are perfect. We will take them," she said. They took the horses and headed for the city gates

The guard watched them leave the city with bored indifference. "We should hurry before Aragorn gets anymore annoyed with you, healer," Syri said with a smirk.

Legolas frowned a little apprehensively, remembering how angry his guardian had been when they had left to go to the city.

They soon rejoined the others and the trouble started right away. Aragorn spotted the cuts on Legolas' arms that he hadn't healed. "What the hell happened?" he demanded.

"Nothing serious, we stopped for a quick drink and got accidentally involved in a little bar fight, that is all," Syri shrugged.

Aragorn glared at her and led Legolas over to his pack. "Let me tend those before they get infected," he said.

"I could heal them myself, Aragorn," Legolas said.

"No, they do not look that serious, save your energy," Aragorn said. "For once do not argue with me."

"Legolas sighed. "All right, I will let you tend them this time," he agreed. He stayed still as Aragorn went to work.

Boromir whirled on Syri. "What the hell are you trying to do? Get the healer killed? You were just going after horses and you bring him back cut up!! Are you mad or stupid? You should not be, you are a mercenary and a leader of a band at that!!" he raged.

Syri stayed still as he raged. "You know something? You are cute when you are angry," she remarked and walked off.

Boromir stared after her flabbergasted, tirade forgotten…..

She got him!! Hahahahaha!! R/R please!!