All right, sorry this took so long--had to think it over carefully…

Chapter 14--The Return Of A Queen And The Funeral Of A King

Aragorn's body was laid out for three days. Arwen spent most of her time weeping at his side. She remembered nothing of her kidnapping or how she had gotten in the road. A healer examined her and pronounced the babe she bore was fine. That brought a lot of relief to them all.

On the day of the funeral a huge crowd gathered in the streets to watch the funeral procession. Final words were spoken over Aragorn's body. Arwen and Jaisia wept through the entire service. Gimli stood at Legolas' side, grim and silent. Finally Aragorn was placed into the tomb and Arwen locked the door with a silver key. The procession returned to the castle. There would be two weeks of mourning.

After the mourning time was over Arwen had Jaisia, Legolas and Lilith summoned to the audience chamber. They noticed there were a lot of armed guards in the room, but figured it was for Arwen's safety after what had happened.

Arwen studied them, eyes reddened from weeping. "I had disturbing news from one of my healers, they found a wound like a needle prick in my husband's neck," she said.

"He was poisoned, but how?" Legolas asked startled.

"I thought you might be able to answer that Legolas, this was found hidden in your room," Arwen snapped. She held up a glass vial. "It is the poison that killed my husband. Why, Legolas?"

"Arwen, I would never kill Aragorn!!" Legolas protested. "I tried to save him." He couldn't believe it was happening to him again!

"Certainly you did," Arwen said sarcastically. She gestured to the guards. "Seize him." The guards obeyed instantly.

"Prince Legolas, you are sentenced to death for the murder of my husband, King Elessar, take him away, the execution will be carried out in two days," Arwen ordered.

Jaisia started forward to protest as the guards dragged Legolas away, but Lilith grabbed her arm. "Do not be foolish, do it and you could be arrested as an accomplice. You cannot help him if you are also in the dungeon," she hissed.

Reluctantly Jaisia obeyed. Arwen gestured to them. "You may leave, I-I-wish to be alone," she said. They left the room.

"Come Jaisia, we have much to discuss," Lilith said. They went up to Jaisia's room.

Legolas stumbled as he was thrust roughly into a cell. The guards followed and shoved him roughly against the wall. "Turn and face us, murderer," one snarled. Once he did they chained him to the wall, drawing the chains so tight that his muscles screamed in protest then the left. The heavy door slammed shut and locked, leaving him in darkness.

After hours had passed the door opened to admit Arwen, her personal maid and a guard. The guard closed the door and muttered something before turning to Legolas. He began to change to reveal--

"Darrin! You bastard!!" Legolas yelled. He noticed Arwen did not react. "What did you do to her?!"

"Made her my willing slave with a stronger binding spell, but she is not the only one," Darrin smirked. He gestured to the maid and she also changed. It was Sandi!!

Legolas cursed him, but Darrin laughed. "No one can hear you, now you will watch me take Sandi before your eyes, do not worry about the unborn prince. I will teach him everything I know and the Queen will find pleasure in my arms," he said. He turned to Sandi. "Take off your clothes and come to me, my pretty slave."

Sandi slowly removed her clothes and went to him. Darrin fondled her lewdly, making sure Legolas could see before lowering her to the ground and taking her. Afterwards both redressed and Darrin smirked at him. "By the way, Jaisia and Lilith left earlier, no one will help you. The day after tomorrow you die, sweet dreams, prince of elves," he sneered. He replaced the disguises and they left the cell…..

There will be a surprise in the next chapter!! You'll like it--I hope!!! R/R please!!