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Chapter 32--Awake at Last

Legolas blinked as he came out of reverie to find Jaisia leaning over him. "Sweet cheeks, can you hear me?" she asked.

"You are not supposed to call me that here," Legolas said then winced. His throat was dry and sore.

Jaisia seemed to understand. She got him sitting up then handed him a glass of water. "I was starting to get worried again. You have been asleep two days," she said.

Legolas drank the water almost in one breath. It soothed his throat wonderfully.

"Easy, you do not want to get sick," Jaisia warned.

"Have you been in here all this time?" Legolas asked.

"Yes, Aragorn has been talking to Kendra," Jaisia said.

Legolas blinked in confusion. "Kendra?" he asked, "and when did Aragorn get here?"

"I am sorry. I forgot that you were unconscious when all this happened," Jaisia said. She told him all the details.

"So the eldest sister was alive and Deirdre is in the dungeon for treason?" Legolas asked.

"Yes, everything will be alright now. Kai went to the kitchen for some food. We can eat together," Jaisia said. "You must be starved."

Legolas realized that he couldn't recall when he'd last eaten. "I am," he agreed.

The door opened and Kai came in with a tray heaped with food. He smiled in delight and relief when he saw Legolas sitting up. "About time, you lazy Elf. I suppose that you need all the beauty sleep you can get," he said. He set the tray on a table by the bed.

"Look who is talking about needing beauty sleep," Legolas retorted.

Kai just laughed and offered Legolas a heaped plate. "Eat all of this. You need it," he said.

Legolas took it. "Valor, Kai! I am an Elf, not a horse! I cannot eat all this!" he protested.

"You are going to try at least. You are too skinny anyway," Jaisia said.

"Yes, mother," Legolas said teasingly. He turned his attention to his food.

They were just finishing when someone tapped on the door. Jaisia opened it. "Oh, hello sugar, Legolas is awake at last," she said happily.

Aragorn shook his head and came over to Legolas's side. "How are you feeling?" he asked.

"I feel much better and I am sure I will feel better still after I spend some time in the garden," Legolas said.

"You will have to wait until tomorrow for that. I do not want you out of that bed today. You damn near died two days ago," Aragorn said.

"But Aragorn…" Legolas began.

Aragorn gave him a glare that promised that Legolas would be tied hand and foot if necessary to keep him in bed.

Legolas folded his arms across his chest and pouted. "Oh very well, but it is not necessary," he grumbled.

"Good, Jaisia and Kai, will you come with me? Kendra wished to speak to you both," Aragorn said.

Jaisia and Kai followed Aragorn to the door. Jaisia looked back at Legolas. "I will be back to keep you company as soon as I can be, sweet cheeks," she said then left, closing the door.

Legolas sighed then a sneaky thought came to mind. No one was around. He could sneak out to the garden and come back before he was missed. He considered that for a long minute then decided he would do it. He got up and was pleased to see he was still in his leggings. He didn't have a shirt or his boots, but that didn't matter. He opened the door and glanced up and down the hall. The coast was clear, so he left the room.

It was a beautiful day and the garden was every bit as magnificent as he remembered. He stretched out on a bench to soak in the sun. Without meaning to, he slipped into reverie once again. He jerked awake some time later, realizing he'd fallen asleep then realizing he was no longer alone…

Bad Legolas, who do you think is there? *Snickers* R/R please!!!!