Hi all, well, I'm back earlier then I thought so I decided to put up Monday's update so it would be there in the morning---I was eager to write this. It's been in my head since Saturday…
Chapter 28--Into The Maw Of The Beast
**Legolas clutched desperately at his friend's hand as the friend dangled over a fiery pit. Their eyes met, but Legolas could not see the face of who was so close to death. Still there was peace in his doomed friend's eyes. "Do not grieve for me, brother--I chose this sacrifice for my friends and you, remember what we shared" With that the figure tore free of his grip and plunged into the flames. "NOOOO!!" Legolas screamed.**
Legolas awoke, face damp with tears and shaking. A dream, only a dream, he thought. He didn't go back to sleep. All to soon the others began to wake and get ready. Sam fixed breakfast and they ate though none of them were particularly hungry.
Kyle redid Aragorn and Legolas' disguises then they were ready to go. Merry, Pippin and Sam would stay behind to explain to Cade what was going on when he showed up, but Lightfingers was going with them.
They left the house and headed for the castle. Legolas was very quiet. He couldn't seem to forget the nightmare. A nudge got his attention and he looked at Gimli.
"Why so quiet?" Gimli asked. "You have not said a word all morning."
"Just thinking, I will be fine," Legolas said, managing to smile.
"Good, this will be done soon," Gimli said.
They soon could see the front gate of the castle. "We are not going straight through the front gate are we?" Aragorn asked.
"No, we are going through the kitchen," Lightfingers said. "That door is less watched."
"That will change after this," Aragorn grumbled as they reached the kitchen door and entered the room. Servants and cooks glanced at them then ignored them as unimportant.
They made it to the door of the royal suite unhindered. To easy, something is wrong, Legolas thought.
Aragorn seemed worried too. He tried the door. It was unlocked and they entered. The door slammed and locked behind them. The room was empty.
"The disguises! They are gone!!" Jaisia gasped. A voice spoke before anyone could respond. It was Darrin!!
"Welcome, my dear enemies, if you wish to save the lovely princess and queen--step to the center of the room. Do not worry, it is not a trap, I wish to destroy all of you with my bare hands," Darrin said.
Reluctant, but determined, they did so and there was a flash of bright light. When their vision cleared they were in the dungeon.
"Arwen! Sandi!!" Aragorn yelled in horror. It was then everyone seen the two women dangling over a fiery pit in chains.
Tears ran down Arwen's face. "Beloved, Legolas!! You are both alive!!" she sobbed in relief.
"Not for long, my sweet," Darrin sneered. "I have been waiting, a useful source told me of your attack."
"Who?!" Aragorn demanded. "Who betrayed us?!"
To they shock and horror of all, Lightfingers left Kyle's side and went over beside Darrin. "Sorry master, but once a thief, always a thief. He made me an offer I could not refuse," he said.
"You sawed off little bastard!!" Jaisia yelled.
"He was the one that lured me out where I could be taken, father!!" Sandi said.
"I will kill you, both of you," Aragorn growled menacingly.
Legolas knew what was going on and heard what was being said, but he couldn't look away from the pit. His nightmare was real!! One of them was going to die!!
See why I was eager to write this!! R/R an hold onto your seats!!!!