Don't worry, Jade, Jaisia won't die--yet…. Obviously this series isn't hugely popular, but I love it!!!
Chapter 6--Council Of Five
When Aragorn and the others returned Jaisia was still sitting beside Legolas with his hand in hers. Aragorn noticed Legolas' eyes had opened and he was still asleep. "When did he open his eyes?" he asked.
"A few minutes ago, that is a good sign, right?" Jaisia asked.
"It is a very good sign, Jaisia," Aragorn said, sitting down. Once everyone was comfortable the planning began.
"So how long do you think it will take for the messenger to get there?" Gimli asked.
"To long, Xandir is a long journey, certainly close to a year, luckily Darrin revealed himself when he attacked Legolas," Aragorn said. Suddenly he cursed. "Damn me for a fool, he would have never done that unless he was prepared!"
Arwen swallowed. "So his plans are all ready set and he is putting them in motion," she said.
"Yes, I am afraid so, we are all going to have to be on our guards. He will strike again, the only question is where," Aragorn said.
It was then they all realized that no true plans could be made because they had no idea what would happen. All they could do was be wary and try to guard each other's backs. Grim and silent, everyone left except Jaisia; she stayed by Legolas' side throughout the night.
Legolas woke before dawn to find Jaisia dozing at his side. He was hungry and thirsty, but decided he could wait. He didn't want to wake her. Sassy nuzzled his fingers and he began to rub her chin. The kitten's entire body vibrated with purrs. Legolas chuckled at her pleasure.
Three hours later Jaisia stirred and opened her eyes. "Little brother, you are awake, how do you feel?!" she asked.
"I am fine, but I could use some breakfast, I am starved," Legolas said.
Jaisia heaved herself to her feet. "I will go get you something," she said.
"I can go to the kitchen myself," Legolas said.
"No you cannot, not until sugar says it is all right for you to get up--" Jaisia said sternly. " --Stay still, I will be right back." She left closing the door behind her.
Legolas shook his head ruefully. "First Aragorn treats me like a child, now Jaisia is doing it," he told Sassy. The kitten meowed then licked his fingers affectionately.
Twenty minutes later Jaisia brought in a large tray loaded with food. "I brought enough for two of us," she said. She set the tray on a table by the bed and began filling a plate.
"Looks like enough for five people to me," Legolas remarked.
Jaisia helped Legolas sit up then handed him the plate and a goblet of cold fruit juice. "Eat it all, you need strength to heal yourself," she said.
Legolas looked at the plate and his lip quirked. "This is more then I would eat in two days, sis," he pointed out.
"Eat," Jaisia ordered. Her tone showed she wouldn't accept any excuses.
"Very well, you ought to find a mate and have foals to mother," Legolas sighed, but he turned his attention to the food. He ate more then he thought he could.
Aragorn walked in just as they were finishing. "Well, this explains the missing food the cooks were complaining about," he said.
"We were awfully hungry, sugar," Jaisia said.
"So I see, I need you to lay down so I can look at your ribs, Legolas," Aragorn said.
Legolas handed Jaisia his plate and allowed Aragorn to help him lay down flat again. He checked his head and was pleased to find it was almost healed then checked the ribs.
"OUCH!! Easy, Aragorn!!" Legolas protested.
"Those ribs are still tender, eh? I think two weeks in bed should take care of that," Aragorn said.
"Two weeks!! But--" Legolas began.
"No arguments, if you move from that bed I will tie you to it," Aragorn interrupted.
Legolas sighed. "If I must," he said.
Aragorn and Jaisia spent the next hour filling Legolas in then Jaisia reluctantly went to her room to rest, after Aragorn swore not to leave Legolas alone.
"Your own guardian centaur, how useful," Aragorn teased.
Legolas groaned. "She is worse then you about it," he sighed.
They both burst out laughing at the ridiculousness of the thought. Their worries were put aside for awhile and they talked of more pleasant things…..
A fun chapter this time!! Action will pick up again though--Don't worry!! R/R please!!!