So Sorry, I meant to have this out sooner, but every time I got started someone or something interrupted me.so here it is…
Chapter 23--Disguising Royalty Is Not Easy
The next day after lunch Cade, Aragorn and Legolas got started on the disguises. Aragorn put on the uniform then pulled some bottles out. "What are these, Cade?" he asked.
"Hair color and bleaching substance, it will help hide your identity," Cade said. "The bleach will make dark hair blonde and the color is black."
Jaisia giggled. "This will be fun to watch," she said.
Cade took the bottles. "So which of you is first?" he asked.
Jaisia pushed Legolas forward. "Age before beauty," she said.
"Which means you go first, Aragorn," Legolas said.
"HEY!!" Aragorn protested.
Jaisia and the Hobbits burst out laughing and Gimli smirked.
"You should be first, Legolas. It will take longer for you because of your long hair--unless you are willing to cut it," Cade said.
Legolas' look made his opinion on that idea very clear. He walked over and sat down. "I hate this," he grumbled.
"At least your hair will not be purple anymore," Jaisia offered.
Legolas sighed. "Let us get this over with," he said. "This will come off?"
"Yes, with soap. Do not worry," Cade said. He opened the bottle of black dye and went to work. It took almost two hours, but finally it was done.
"You are next, sire," Cade said. After he finished bleaching Aragorn's hair he had them put on the guard uniforms.
Everyone stared in amazement. "Wow, you both look completely different, I would not recognize you if I saw you on the streets," Sam said.
"You look good as a blonde, Aragorn," Jaisia said. She ruffled Legolas' hair. "You look cute too."
"Just one final touch for you, Prince Legolas," Cade said. "Jaisia, put his hair into a ponytail then hold it at the top of his head."
Curious, Jaisia obeyed.
Cade pulled out a plumed hat and planted it on Legolas' head. It hid his long hair, but more importantly it hid his pointed ears. "Perfect," he said as he looked over the Elf's disguise. "That is what I wanted."
Merry rushed in with the bow. The symbols of Lothlorien were covered with soft leather. "How is this?" he asked.
"Again perfect," Cade said. He took out a common sword like any weapon a guard would use and handed it to Aragorn. "We are ready to go."
Merry handed Legolas his bow and his quiver of arrows. "Do not worry, Legolas. I was very careful with your bow," he said.
"I know," Legolas said, taking the weapons.
Cade had thought of bringing horses for Legolas and Aragorn. They left at dusk, which would help hide their identities even more. They rode for Minas Tirith. It was fully dark. A sentry seeing it was Cade and the men with him were wearing Gondor uniforms allowed them to enter the city.
They went to the home Gimli had once used and went inside. Cade locked the door securely behind them. "We will spend the night here and hopefully tomorrow all will return to normal," he said. Minas Tirith will be safely back in your hands, My Liege."
Aragorn and Legolas exchanged grim looks. They both sincerely hoped that would be so. It was going to be a long, stressful night. Early the next morning Cade led Aragorn and Legolas to the dais where Arwen would give her speech.
Aragorn studied the buildings across from the platform. "I think that roof would give you the best view and angle," he said and pointed.
Legolas examined it and nodded.
They got on the roof without trouble and waited for the time to come. Hours passed and the streets filled with people. Finally the royal procession arrived and took their places.
"That guard--that is Darrin," Legolas whispered. He notched an arrow and took aim. His heart pounded as he realized he was about to assassinate a man. He steeled himself and fired;the arrow flew silently towards its target…..
I give Dreamingfifi credit for the idea of bleaching Aragorn's hair. She joked about it in a review. So you guys like? R/R please or the plot bunnies will get you!! ^_ ^ And it will not be a pretty sight!!