Hi, thanks for reviewing everyone, glad to hear from you…. Sorry for the delay--busy day Sunday!!
Chapter 39--Hay Is For Horses
Jaisia and Legolas were left to their own devices that night and the next morning food was brought to them. Jaisia studied hers with a frown. "Hay, they actually brought me hay, " she grumbled.
"You can share mine, sis," Legolas offered.
"That is not the point! I am not a horse and I do not eat hay!!!" Jaisia snapped. She stepped up and kicked the bundle of hay right out of the tent flap.
Much to their surprise there was a thud and a curse. Tern came into the tent with the hay in his arms. "Do you always throw your meal at your host, Lady Centaur?" he asked.
"That is my point--I am a centaur, not a horse, what Legolas is having looks good," Jaisia said. "But I will need triple the helping."
"Of course, my apologies, I will have it sent right away," Tern said and left.
"You really should learn to watch that temper of your, sister mine," Legolas teased.
"I am sorry I snapped at you, It is just that I am annoyed with this whole situation. Sugar is depending on us," Jaisia said.
"We will make it," Legolas said. He grinned. "I can not believe you hit the captain with a bundle of hay."
"Well, it could not have happened to a more deserving person," Jaisia snorted.
A soldier brought Jaisia's food and left without saying a word.
Hours passed slowly. Jaisia and Legolas talked and occasionally napped to pass the time. It was starting to get dark when a soldier came to the tent. "Captain Tern demands you join him for dinner," he said.
"No, we have no interest in his company," Legolas said coolly and turned away.
"But the captain--" the soldier began.
"Should learn to say please. Neither Jaisia nor I are slaves to be ordered around," Legolas interrupted.
The soldier scowled. "The captain will not be pleased," he warned.
"Who cares?" Legolas asked in distaste. "Now go away."
Muttering darkly, the soldier hurried off.
Jaisia stared at Legolas. "Why, little brother, I will make a proper centaur out of you yet," she said in obvious delight.
"Well, do you like being ordered around? I do not even let Aragorn do that and he is a close friend," Legolas said.
Mischief sparkled in Jaisia's eyes. "Does this mean I can *accidentally* step on his foot?" she asked.
"Aye, step on his foot as much as you please," Legolas said graciously.
"Just remember that you started this," Jaisia giggled.
"And I believe I will enjoy watching it," Legolas smirked.
Just then two soldiers entered the tent weapons drawn. "Come with us now," one ordered.
Legolas shook his head as they obeyed. "The captain really needs to work on his social graces," he said.
Jaisia giggled. (You must be around me to much, you are starting to sound like me) she said.
(Elbereth forbid) Legolas retorted teasingly. They were taken to Tern's tent and ushered inside.
The captain was sitting at a table set for three and laden with a variety of dishes. Some of them were completely unfamiliar to Legolas. "I would expect better manners from an elf," Tern remarked.
"Then you should not take them prisoner," Legolas said.
Tern laughed. You are an interesting person, Legolas. I look forward to getting to know you better on our journey. Please sit down and eat. The cook is excellent," he said.
Legolas' vibrant eyes went cold as ice. "I would prefer to starve then sit at your table," he said. He walked out, brushing the soldiers aside.
Jaisia sniffed disdainfully at Tern then followed her brother back to their tent, leaving the captain to fume….
I had to lighten things up again-- hence the title!!! *Snickers** R/R please!!!