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Chapter 15--Seeking An Escape

Jaisia was dragged roughly into a cell and the door clanged loudly shut. She stomped her hoof in frustration and anger. If only we had left sooner. What am I going to do now? She thought. She wandered over to a pile of straw and laid down forlornly. Suddenly she stood again. "No, I am the chieftain's daughter and I will not give up. Legolas is in danger too and I will not fail him," she vowed. She began walking around the cell, looking for something to help her escape.

*Meanwhile*

Legolas woke up with a headache. "I have had this happen to often," he groaned. "The Havens sound better and better each time it does too." He sat up and found he was lying on a feather mattress in a huge canopied bed. The bed was covered in thick furs and silk sheets. The rich decorations made it clear these were the royal chambers.

Legolas looked around and was relieved to see he was alone then he noticed the chain. It was fastened to the wall then his right ankle. He glared at it. "Damn that woman!" he growled. His sharp ears caught footsteps then a key turned in the lock.

Deirdre walked in and smiled when she saw him. "Good, I was beginning to wonder if I had hit you to hard," she said. "Servants are bringing food and wine. We will have that first then we will move on to more pleasant things. A shame it had to be this way. You could have been my king. If you cooperate you might still have a chance at a higher rank then bed slave, golden one."

Legolas spat. "I would rather kiss an Orc," he retorted.

"I thought you would say that," Deirdre said. She took out a small package and began to unwrap it. "I have this for you." She held up a wide gold bracelet studded with jewels and carved with unfamiliar symbols. "Usually this would be a collar, but I didn't want to mar your lovely, pale throat."

Legolas got off the bed and faced her defiantly. "Nay, I will not wear it," he said.

"You have no choice in this. You are not a Prince here," Deirdre said and moved towards him. "Do not force me to bruise you to get it on."

Legolas backed off until his back hit the wall. He was at a serious disadvantage and they both knew it. "I will kill you for this," he warned.

"You will never get the chance. I have a way with shackles that will keep you under control. It will be most uncomfortable for you, but that will not stop me," Deirdre said.

Legolas moved to the left until the chain prevented him from moving any farther. He was trapped and unable to flee.

Deirdre laughed and walked towards him confidently. She was certain he was cornered. "Come here, my golden treasure, let me show you pleasure," she purred.

Legolas flushed with anger and humiliation. "Do not act like we are lovers. I hate you and I will force you to club me unconscious before you can take me. I swear it!" he snapped.

"You will sire fine children, a perfect heiress for my throne," Deirdre said. "I will need an heiress. We can start working on that now." She was close enough to seize hold of him now. She lunged forward and caught Legolas' wrist and dragged him to her despite his struggles. Gripping Legolas' left arm just above the wrist, she clamped the bracelet around his wrist. She began dragging him back towards the bed as he fought to free himself.

Just then someone knocked on the door. Deirdre cursed and released him. "I will have the head of whoever is out there. I left orders that I was not to be disturbed," she growled and went to the door. A brief conversation in hushed tones then she turned to him. "Duty calls, but I will be back as soon as possible," she said and left. The door was locked behind her.

Legolas let out a sigh and thanked the Valor for the reprieve. He had to think of a way to get out of here and help Jaisia before three days had passed. He couldn't let her die because of Deirdre's passions. He had only one thing he could bargain for Jaisia's life with, but could he bear to do so? He felt he could for Jaisia's life. He waited for Deirdre to return with newly formed resolve.

Deirdre returned all to soon for Legolas' taste. She closed the door and locked it then leered at Legolas. "Now where were we?" she said and walked toward him. She was surprised when he didn't try to flee. "What are you up to?"

"I have a bargain to offer you," Legolas said.

"Why should I agree to bargain with you? I will have you no matter if you are willing or not," Deirdre said.

"But you would prefer me to come to you willingly; would you not?" Legolas asked.

"I would indeed," Deirdre admitted. So what bargain are you offering me?"

Legolas took a deep breath. "Free Jaisia and I will submit," he said.

"So you would sell yourself to me like a common whore for that creature's freedom?" Deirdre asked.

"That creature is my friend and I am trying to save her life," Legolas retorted. "Do we have an agreement?"

Deirdre studied Legolas. She had to admit that the thought of his willing surrender intrigued her. "Very well, but we will seal the agreement first. Since you have sworn to submit I suppose this may come off," she said. She unlocked the ankle chain stepped back. "Take off your clothes, golden one."

Legolas steeled himself and obeyed. He didn't resist when Deirdre pushed him down on the bed. After it was over she rose from the bed and went over to a dresser.

Legolas sat up. "I have kept my end of the bargain. You must keep yours," he said.

Deirdre laughed. "I have no intention of freeing the Centaur. She would go straight to Minas Tirith and bring your king's rage down on my head," she sneered.

"We had a bargain!!" Legolas snarled.

Deirdre flashed him a mocking smile. "So I lied--you were very good by the way," she said. She got dressed then opened the door when someone knocked. "Ah good, set it up in here," she said.

A servant brought in wine and cheese, set it on the table and left. "Eat something while I tend to something. You will need your strength," Deirdre said and left

"Damn you!!" Legolas snarled after her. "You will pay for this!"------

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