Sorry, been having writer's block with this fiction, feel free to toss ideas at me--give the plot bunnies a kick!!!By the way Legolas is going for information, Dreaming fifi. Sorry I confused you!!

Chapter 12--Windows And Ledges

Legolas examined the windows. He would have to climb down a distance and enter a window on a lower floor to keep out of the guard's sight. He didn't want anyone to know he'd been looking around--not even Deirdre. He climbed out the window and started down. This will be simple. Am I not a Wood Elf? Am I not one of the best climbers in Mirkwood? He thought. He looked down and noticed how far down the ground actually was. Am I not a fool for trying this!!! If I fall I will certainly kill myself!! He took a deep breath and thrust the thought away. He was not going to fall.

Finally Legolas came to a floor two levels below the chamber he had been given. He climbed through the window and dropped lightly to the floor, glad to be on solid ground again. He looked around the dark room then froze. Someone was lying on the large bed-- sound asleep. Carefully Legolas walked towards the door. He kept one eye on the room's occupant. Trying the door, he found it was locked then suddenly the room lightened. Someone had lit a candle. He turned fast.

"Is it not a little unusual to enter a room through a window instead of the door?" Deirdre asked. She smirked at him. "Or did you want company? I would be happy to oblige."

"I am not here for that reason," Legolas snapped.

Deirdre stood--naked and pulled on a robe then walked over to stand in front of him. "Then what were you doing?" she asked.

"None of your concern," Legolas retorted. He was silently cursing his poor luck, of all the rooms he could have entered he had to pick Deirdre's bedchamber then a thought hit him. "This does not seem to be a chamber for the sister of the Queen."

"I usually receive lovers here. It is much more private. Unfortunately he did not show," Deirdre said. She put her hands against the door on either side of Legolas. "Luckily a replacement has shown up."

Legolas swallowed and felt his heart race when he realized he was trapped in a locked room. "Do not try your little seductions on me, Deirdre. You are very bad at it," he said sharply. "Let me pass."

"Why should I? I have wanted to get you alone in this chamber since I first saw you," Deirdre smiled.

"I have already told you that I am not interested," Legolas snapped.

"But I am still very interested and I have you right where I want you. I would be foolish not to take advantage of the chance," Deirdre said. She lowered her head to kiss him.

Just then someone knocked on the door. "Lady Deirdre, Queen Jacinth wishes to speak to you!" a servant called.

Deirdre scowled in annoyance at the interruption. "I will be there soon!" she called. The servant walked away. Deirdre looked ruefully at Legolas. "I do not suppose you would wait for me."

"How very clever you are," Legolas retorted.

"We are not finished yet, golden one. I have claimed the right of Tol Aither and I will have it--sooner or later," Deirdre said huskily. "I would return to your room if I were you." She moved out of his way and opened the door. "After you, sweet."

Legolas glared at her and left the room. He headed upstairs to his own, head held high. He could feel her eyes on his back until he was out of sight. The look on the guard's face when he spotted Legolas would have been funny if Legolas hadn't been so upset. Ignoring the guard, Legolas went into his room and closed the door. "Damn the luck. She will certainly be watching me now," he muttered. Lying down, he was asleep in minutes.

Jaisia woke him early the next morning. "So how did it go? What did you find out?" she asked.

Legolas sighed. "It was a complete and utter disaster," he admitted and told Jaisia what had happened. "She will be wary now if she is up to something," he concluded.

"Then all we can do is wait for awhile then we can try again," Jaisia offered.

"Nay, I fear we are truly in danger now. I believe we should leave today and return to Gondor. We can tell Aragorn about our suspicions when we get back," Legolas said.

Jaisia nodded, seeming rather relieved. "I would like that," she agreed.

"we will leave after breakfast and we have packed our things," Legolas said and Jaisia nodded again….

Sigh, hope this is good--R/R please!!!