My class is going well and I have news…I am seriously considering rewriting An Unusual Friendship with my own characters and lands, hopefully for publication. My English teacher read the original and suggested it. What do you guys think? (He liked Jaisia too!!)
Chapter 7--Missing
Jaisia was frantic with worry as time passed and no sign of Legolas was found. She had tried to reach him through the link they shared, but couldn't. It made it even worse because she couldn't see why he would block her. The only other explanations were that he was unconscious or---dead. He is not dead; I do not believe that. He is alive and he will be found. Even if I have to tear down this city stone by stone, she vowed.
Each guard that came back from searching gave the same report. They had found nothing. Jaisia was angry and upset. Legolas was in danger and she couldn't do anything until she reached him. He does not even have one of his daggers on him, she thought.
Queen Jacinth watched her pace, hooves clicking loudly on the stone floor. "Please Lady Jaisia, he is here somewhere I am sure," she said.
Jaisia stopped short and turned to the Queen, her eyes glinted dangerously. "He had better be found or I will make someone pay," she growled. "He should have been safe in this place, but he was taken."
"Are you accusing me?" Queen Jacinth demanded.
"I have not accused anyone," Jaisia said sharply. "I just want Legolas returned safely. That is all that matters to me right now."
Just then Deirdre entered the room. "I was told Prince Legolas is missing. What happened?" she asked.
Queen Jacinth told her. "The guards are searching, but have found no clues," she said.
"Your lover will be found," Deirdre told Jaisia. "Then you will be able to leave." There was obvious disdain and disgust in her tone.
"Deirdre--" Jacinth began.
Jaisia whirled and went up to Deirdre before Jacinth could finish. "Get your filthy thoughts out of your mind! You do not know anything about us!! Legolas and I are not lovers! We never have been, though even if we were it would be none of your concern. He is my brother by adoption, nothing more and I resent your criticism," she hissed. "Your behavior is an insult to both of us!"
Deirdre stared, caught off guard by Jaisia's tirade. Guilt filled her, as she knew she had judged without knowledge. "My most humble apologizes to you, Lady Jaisia," she said. "I was wrong."
Jaisia stomped her left front hoof and turned away. "I am going out into the city to look for him. I cannot stand idle any longer," she said. She left the audience chamber without another word.
Deirdre made a decision and followed Jaisia from the chamber. She would search the city as well. Perhaps between the two of them they would have better luck.
Once outside Deirdre went the opposite direction from Jaisia. She had a feeling the Centaur would not welcome any company right now, especially not hers.
Jaisia clopped up the street, pausing to speak with townsfolk and guards. She gave them Legolas' description and asked if they had seen him. Time and time again the answer was no and Jaisia got more and more concerned over her little brother's fate.
**Meanwhile**
Legolas fought the strong cord that bound his hands painfully behind his back for what seemed for the hundredth time with no better luck. He had woken up tied and gagged on the cold dirt floor. He had tried to reach Jaisia right away, but he couldn't do it and that worried him. He wrenched at the cord again and winced. Both his wrists were raw and starting to bleed. He laid still, cursing to himself for being so unwary. His head still throbbed where he'd been struck and knocked unconscious. He had no idea where he was or who had brought him here. It was then that he heard footsteps approaching…
Jaisia sure told Deirdre off--huh? Hell hath no fury like an angry centaur or something like that!!! R/R please!!!
