Here's the next part, everyone….
Chapter 25--Friends In Need
"Do not attack, it is me, my liege," the figure said.
Both of them relaxed. "You startled us, Cade. We feared it was one of the guards searching this house," Aragorn said.
"The guards have been ordered to search every house and building in the city. I am responsible for this section," Cade said.
"I suppose we should go back to the farmhouse, we can do nothing here while the guards are so alert," Aragorn said reluctantly.
"We can not, no one is allowed to leave the city without the Queen's permission," Cade said. He picked up a bundle by the door and handed it to Aragorn. "Here are the supplies. I must go before any one gets suspicious." Cade left and Aragorn locked the door behind him.
**Meanwhile**
Jaisia paced nervously about the house. "I should contact Legolas and see if they are all right," she said to Lilith.
"No, you should not, the mage might be able to sense it and that would lead him to them. Be patient, youngling," Lilith said.
Gimli looked up from where he was idly sharpening his axe. "She is right, Jaisia. We must wait and do nothing that might endanger them," he said.
Jaisia sighed. "I know, but I am worried about my little brother," she said.
"We are all worried, but we must wait," Gimli said.
Jaisia sighed again, but nodded. She went to the window and stood gazing out. "Oh no!!" she said.
"What is it?" Gimli asked sharply, standing up.
"City guards and they are coming towards the house!" Jaisia said.
Merry, Pippin and Sam exchanged nervous looks. "What do we do?" Sam asked.
"We have done nothing wrong, just mind what you say," Gimli said. He strode boldly to the door and opened it.
The guards stopped short when they saw Gimli. "We thought you had left," one said.
"I wished to visit my friend's grave and say my farewells, I will leave soon," Gimli said.
"Someone tried to kill Queen Arwen with an arrow, luckily they missed. Have you seen anyone pass here?" the guard asked.
"No, been quiet as a tomb," Gimli said.
"Who else is here?" the other asked suspiciously.
Jaisia and Lilith moved to the door. "We are, we also wished to say good-bye before returning home," Jaisia said.
"I am sorry, but I feel we should take you all in for questioning," the first guard said.
"Why? We have done nothing," Jaisia asked.
"Then you have nothing to fear, please come with us," the guard said.
"No, we are going home," Gimli said coldly. "After what happened I have no wish to ever enter Minas Tirith again."
"Neither de we," Jaisia agreed. "Please just leave us be."
The guards drew their weapons. "Do not make us use force," one warned.
Gimli snorted. "You do not have enough to force us to do anything," he said.
The guards moved towards them and there was suddenly a brilliant flash of white light. They were temporarily blinded by it. When their vision cleared there were two people standing in the doorway and both guards were on the ground fast asleep..
"Kyle! Lightfingers! What are you doing here?!" Jaisia exclaimed.
"I sensed Darrin was about, but I had trouble locating him then Sandi disappeared and I could not locate her so I used my magic to find you Jaisia," Kyle said. "What is happening?"
Jaisia sighed. "Both of you come in and sit down, it is a long story," she said. They did and Jaisia began to explain.
Kyle rubbed his jaw thoughtfully after she was finished. "That is grave news indeed, something must be done and quickly. Darrin must not be allowed control over Minas Tirith," he said.
"But what can we do?" Jaisia asked.
"Get these two away from the house, when they awake they will not remember anything about the house or you," Kyle said.
Jaisia nodded and she and Gimli did so. Both guards were put on their horses and the horses were sent off towards the city again. They went back inside and resumed their conversation with Kyle……
Yeah, love those cliffhangers--but it's the plot bunnies fault… **Gets hit in the back of the head by a carrot** Ouch!! Anyway--- R/R please!!!