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Chapter 19--Mischief And Mayhem
Legolas did fall asleep and woke up feeling much better. He got up and went to the door, opened it and was drenched by a cascade of water.
"It worked, Jaisia!!" Pippin exclaimed. He laughed then Jaisia and Merry joined in.
Legolas glared at all of them. "I knew this would happen if you three ever met," he grumbled.
Sam came over and offered Legolas a towel. Suddenly his eyes widened.
"What is wrong, Sam?" Legolas asked suspiciously.
"Uh, your hair is purple," Sam said.
"WHAT?!" Legolas roared. He collected himself. "Where are Gimli, Aragorn and Lilith?"
"Out gathering herbs," Sam said.
"Good, that means they cannot stop me from murdering two hobbits and a centaur," Legolas said and lunged.
Shrieking with laughter, Jaisia, Pippin and Merry retreated from the house with Legolas close behind. The chase was on.
Ten minutes later Aragorn, Gimli and Lilith returned. Pippin and Merry hid behind Aragorn. "Help, Aragorn!!" Pippin said--still giggling. Jaisia stopped beside Lilith.
Aragorn and Gimli took one look at Legolas and began laughing themselves.
"It is not funny. Can I kill them, Aragorn?" Legolas asked.
"Oh, come now, Legolas, purple is your color-- there is a river behind the house, you better wash that color out before it sets," Aragorn suggested.
"Um, Aragorn--" Merry said.
"What is it, Merry?" Aragorn asked.
"The berry juice we used does not wash out. It has to wear out."
"Just how long does that take?" Legolas demanded.
"Umm--two weeks," Merry said.
Legolas cursed under his breath. "Now can I kill them?" he demanded.
Aragorn was laughing to hard to answer. He was clutching his ribs, which got everyone laughing again.
Legolas gave them all an evil look. "Laugh while you can. But remember that you all need to sleep sometime and I need less sleep than any of you do," he pointed out and went back inside. He smirked when the laughter abruptly stopped. He would definitely get all of them for this little stunt.
The group looked at each other nervously. "I think that we might all be in trouble," Pippin said. "Maybe we should sleep somewhere else for safety's sake."
"I do not think there is a safe place in all of Middle Earth. We are doomed," Jaisia said. "I am never going to dare go to sleep now."
"Legolas would never do anything bad to us," Pippin said. "He is our friend."
"We have never dyed his hair purple before either," Merry said.
"And he is clever when it comes to prank revenge," Jaisia said. "We may not live to regret this."
They exchanged looks. "We are doomed," they said in unison. They reluctantly went back into the house--hoping they could get a truce.
Legolas gave them an evil grin when they entered the house. He had some ideas all ready and he would get them back--when they least expected it.
Lilith checked Legolas over to make sure there was no after affects from the herbs then nodded. "You are fine now. We have a lot of plans to make," she said. They gathered around to discuss what to do about the horrible situation.
Legolas told them what Darrin had said in the dungeon. "We have to find away to help them," he said.
Aragorn was furious that Darrin was abusing his daughter. "I will not allow that scheming bastard to escape this time. I will kill him for what he is doing and has done to my family and friends!!" he vowed…..
I know--silly chapter, but I felt like having a little fun for a chapter or two!! I had a rough day and this helped a lot----- Hope you like!!! R/R!!