Monday **Shudders** I hate Mondays!!
Chapter 43--Calling For Help
Jaisia had decided on a plan. "Legolas, I think I know a way to let Aragorn know what has happened so he can send help," she said.
"How?" Legolas asked curiously.
"By contacting Kai through the link. We tell him then he can go to Minas Tirith and tell Aragorn," Jaisia explained.
"Can he be reached from this far away?" Legolas asked.
"I am not sure, I have never tried it from so far away, but even if it does not work we will be no worse off," Jaisia said. "But I am sure it will take both of us."
"You are right on that point and it is worth the attempt," Legolas agreed.
"Then let us get comfortable," Jaisia said. They did then Jaisia offered Legolas her hands. "Physical contact strengthens the bond."
Legolas nodded and took her hands and together they concentrated on the bond, reaching out for Kai's mind and using all the strength they had.
(Jaisia, Legolas, my sister, my brother, it is good to hear from you, but what is wrong?) Kai asked.
(Kai!! Thank the Gods it worked. We need help, you must go to Aragorn and pass this message) Jaisia said and told him everything.
Kai was furious. (How dare he! Are either of you hurt?) he asked.
(Nay, we are fine; we just need some help. This King Sarrin refuses to let us go) Legolas said.
(I will go to Minas Tirith straight away--be strong) Kai said and broke off the link.
Both Jaisia and Legolas sank back, exhausted and mentally drained. The link had not been easy to form from so far away, but they'd succeeded, now all they could do was wait.
Kai gathered his gear, told his mate that he had to go to Minas Tirith and that he didn't know when he'd return. Only an hour after his siblings reached him he was headed for Minas Tirith.
Suddenly the door to Legolas' and Jaisia room slammed open, making them both jump. Two guards entered the room. "You are to come with us, elf, King Sarrin wishes to see you. We have orders to bring you by force if you resist," one said.
"You are not taking him anywhere," Jaisia said, taking a step towards them menacingly.
One of them pulled out a tube then put one end into his mouth and blew.
Something pricked Jaisia in the shoulder. "Ouch!" she said. Everything began to get blurry then her world went dark.
Legolas was horrified when Jaisia suddenly just collapsed. "What did you do to her?" he demanded.
"Nothing serious, she will just be taking a very long nap. Come with us or must we drag you?" the guard asked.
"I will come quietly," Legolas said. He was led from the room and the door was locked behind him. The guard that had shot Jaisia stood by the door.
The other led Legolas down several flights of stairs then to a door and knocked. "I have brought the elf," he called. He opened the door. "Go in, they are waiting."
Legolas obeyed. He looked around at the many books and vials with trepidation as he walked forward. He had only taken four steps when the same two guards that had been attacked by Jaisia in the throne room suddenly grabbed him. He was lifted off his feet and carried deeper into the room. A heavy wooden table set in the middle of the room. Legolas was laid face up on the table then straps were fastened around his wrists and ankles--immobilizing him.
King Sarrin and another man stepped out and stood on either side of the table--looking down at him. "There will be no interference from the centaur this time, Legolas. The guard will administer another dose of the sleep drug each time she awakens. Now we will continue," Sarrin said. He nodded to the other man…
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