Sigh, It's a good thing I don't get discouraged easy --oh well, I'll keep going, cause I'm stubborn!!! ~_- Thanks to my small but loyal fandom…
Chapter 3--Settling Differences
Legolas was caught of guard by the guard's first blow, but he was ready the second time and ducked under the blow. He swung back, bloodying the guard's nose.
The guard pulled back and wiped his nose then snickered. "You have to do better than that, elf," he sneered and lunged without warning.
Legolas twisted out of the way and the Human went sprawling face first. "I do not wish to fight you," he said.
The Human struggled to his feet. "But I wish to fight you," he snarled and drew a dagger. "I am going to cut you, elf, mar that too pretty face." He stalked slowly towards Legolas.
Legolas notched an arrow and aimed it at the Human. "Do not force me to shoot you," he said.
"You do not dare shoot me, you would be arrested for murder, prince or not," the guard said. "You would also be executed."
"Not for self-defense, but in a way you are right about that. I have no one to vouch for me," Legolas said and fired.
The guard howled in pain and dropped the dagger. An arrow was sticking through the palm of his dagger hand. "You shot me! Point-eared demon, you shot me!!" he yelled.
The other four men started forward menacingly. "You can not shoot one of us and get away with it," one said. "You are going to pay." Things looked like it would get ugly for a minute. Legolas tensed, ready to fire again.
"No, he will not, but you are all in considerable trouble," a voice said, behind the guards. "I would advise you to back off or I will have to step into this little scuffle and help Prince Legolas."
The guards turned and paled when they saw who it was. "S-sir, we w-were just fooling around," one stammered.
Cade, the Weapon's Master folded his arms and glared at the men. "Being fools is more accurate I would say from what I saw. Take him to a healer then get back to your posts, I will deal with you later," he snapped.
All five men scuttled off and Cade looked at Legolas. "Are you all right, Prince Legolas?" he asked.
"I am fine, thank you for your help, Cade," Legolas said.
Cade laughed. "I am sure that you could have handled them, I saved them, not you most likely. A good day to you," he said and walked off.
Legolas returned to his chamber and examined his reflection. He was going to have a black eye. He sighed, wondering how he was going to explain it to everyone at dinner that evening. He grumbled a curse he had learned from Gimli and went to the kitchen to get a cold cloth for the swelling.
Luckily Legolas was able to explain the black eye well enough and no one pushed him. After dinner was finished and the tables cleared-- Aragorn stood. "I have glad tidings, Queen Arwen is bearing a child," he announced.
Everyone clapped except Jaisia. She was more enthusiastic. "Huzzah!! Sugar's going to be a daddy again!" she shouted.
Legolas choked on his wine and started laughing so did Gimli and most of the others. Aragorn blushed and scowled at Jaisia. "Thank you so much, Jaisia," he said.
"You are welcome," Jaisia said brightly, completely missing the point. "Can I be the godmother, sugar?"
"I would be honored to have you as godmother to the little one, Jaisia," Arwen giggled. "And so would sugar."
Aragorn rolled his eyes and shook his head as if to say why me. Dinner done, everyone split up and went their separate ways.
Legolas went to his chamber and shut the door. Turning, he froze in shock and disgust at the sight before him….
Hope this chapter is ok, my plot bunnies deserted me….R/R and let me know--I'll rewrite if it sucks!!!