Hello all--and Happy Halloween!! And the saga continues!!
Chapter 33--A Mission For Two
Later that day Aragorn summoned Jaisia and Legolas to his study. "I have a favor to ask of you two," he said.
"What kind of favor, sugar?" Jaisia asked.
"I want you two to go to Tyr Gyleth to meet with Queen Jacinth as my representatives. I am hoping she might be willing to seal an alliance with Gondor," Aragorn said.
"That sounds fun, I love to travel!! When do we go?" Jaisia asked eagerly.
"Two weeks, that should give you enough time to prepare," Aragorn said.
"We will do it. Right sweet cheeks?" Jaisia said.
Legolas was about to say no then he changed his mind and nodded. Jaisia is right, Gimli would not want me to grieve so, he thought.
"Thank you both, I appreciate it. We need allies of all kinds to make Gondor strong," Aragorn said.
"We will get your alliance as long as Jaisia does not forget to wear a shirt again," Legolas grumbled.
Jaisia responded by sticking her tongue out at him childishly. "That only happened twice and it was an accident. I will not forget anymore," she said.
"Ha, I will believe that when I see it," Legolas muttered.
"Hey!! Do not be mean to me!" Jaisia protested.
Aragorn laughed. "All right children, no bickering in my study," he mock-scolded.
"Fine, we will go bicker in the garden," Jaisia said. "Come on, sweet cheeks." She scooped Legolas up and flung him over her shoulder like a sack and carried him out. She ignored his protests and demands to be put down.
Aragorn just shook his head in amusement and closed the door behind them. Jaisia would help Legolas get over his grief, he was confident of that.
Arwen walked into the study a moment later. "Did I just see Jaisia carrying Legolas down the hall?" she asked.
"I am afraid so," Aragorn said.
Arwen shook her head. "So how did it go?" she asked.
"They both agreed to go," Aragorn said.
"That is good, Jaisia and Legolas will do a fine job as diplomats, after all Legolas knows all about proper court behavior and he can teach Jaisia what she needs to know," Arwen said.
"I would love to see that," Aragorn said and laughed.
Arwen giggled. "So would I," she admitted. She moved forward so she was very close to her husband. "And if your business is done for the day I thought we might retire to our chamber and-- rest."
"It is indeed done and I think --rest-- is a wonderful idea," Aragorn said. He wrapped an arm around Arwen's waist and they went up to their private chambers-- together.
The next two weeks were a frenzy of preparations. Both Jaisia and Legolas needed proper clothes for court, especially Legolas. Most of his things had been stolen or destroyed.
Jaisia learned a lot of things that she needed in a royal court. It was lucky she learned so fast. When it was time to go they were both ready, even eager to leave. Aragorn, Arwen and Sandi came out to the courtyard that morning to see them off. Legolas had a horse of his own, much to Jaisia's disappointment. They pointed out to her that a long trip was ahead of them and she couldn't fight if she was to tired from carrying Legolas' weight, even though he wasn't very heavy. She pouted a little, but agreed reluctantly. Aragorn handed Legolas the map the messenger had brought. "Farewell, be careful," Aragorn said.
"Take care of sweet cheeks, Jaisia," Arwen said.
"Good bye, good luck to both of you--enjoy yourselves," Sandi said. "I know that you will have no trouble at all with this."
Farewells said; Legolas and Jaisia rode out of Minas Tirith. Both looked forward to an exciting and rewarding journey. They headed south, hearts feeling lighter then they'd had been.
"How about a song for the trip?" Jaisia asked. She did not wait for a answer. "There once was a centaur lass that despised the size of her ass…and the size of her tits made her have fits!!!"
Legolas groaned and covered his ears as they traveled…..
There--now the fun begins here too!! R/R please!!!!