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Chapter 34--Homeward Bound

It was late the next day when Aragorn freed Legolas from his bonds. "You seem to have recovered enough to move round," he said.

Legolas gave Jaisia and Aragorn glares that promised retaliation and went out to the garden without a word.

Jaisia looked at Aragorn. "I think we will have to watch our backs for a long time," she remarked.

"I agree. He is not going to let this go until he pays us back," Aragorn agreed.

Legolas stepped out into the garden and took a deep breath. The sun and breeze felt good after his forced confinement. He looked at the large tree he'd climbed before and grinned. Going over, he climbed up until he found a comfortable perch where he couldn't be seen from below.

It was getting dark when Legolas reluctantly climbed down from his perch and headed back to his old room. He went in to find that a fire had been lit and his gear and weapons were sitting on the bed. There was a knock on the door. Legolas opened it to reveal a servant.

"Her Majesty has requested that you and your companions join her for dinner. Lady Jaisia, Lord Kai, and King Elessar are already there. So if you would follow me," he said.

Legolas allowed himself to be led to the dining hall He bowed politely to Kendra before taking his place between Jaisia and Aragorn.

"No hard feelings about what happened?" Aragorn asked.

"Of course not," Legolas smiled with no hint of sincerity.

"I hate it when you do that," Aragorn muttered.

"I must once again offer my apologizes to you and Lady Jaisia, Prince Legolas. I am truly sorry for all you suffered. I promise you that such a thing will not happen again if you should decide to return for a visit," Kendra said.

"It was none of your doing, Majesty," Legolas said.

"We do not blame you for something that you had no part in," Jaisia agreed.

"King Elessar and I have rewritten and signed the treaty you two got from my late sister and he has told me that you will return to Minas Tirith tomorrow, so I wish to enjoy your company one final time," Kendra said. "Enough serious discussion, now to other things. Let the entertainment commence!"

The rest of the evening was enjoyable with dinner and many types of performers from musicians and actors to jugglers and acrobatics. Jaisia managed to coax Legolas into doing another duet with her as well.

"Wonderful, both of you. You sing as beautifully as any of my personal musicians. If I thought you would accept I would hire both of you in an instant," Kendra said.

"You are right to believe we would not though we thank you for the compliment, but Legolas, Kai and I are eager to go back to Minas Tirith then we will spend time among our clan," Jaisia said.

The night finally ended and an attentive servant escorted each of them to their respective rooms. Early the next morning they gathered at the front gate to head for home.

Kendra was there to see them off. "I hope the treaty between us will be long and profitable for both our cities, King Elessar. I hope that someday you will return to visit, Lady Jaisia, Lord Kai and Prince Legolas. I promise that there will be no repeat of the unfortunate events that caused you distress. Farewell and safe travel to you all," she said.

They said their goodbyes as well and they and the gathered army set out towards Minas Tirith with all the speed they could.

"I will never return there in my eternity. I never want to see that place again," Legolas vowed ardently.

"I second that!" Jaisia said just as ardently. "That place is hazardous for Elves and Centaurs!"

"Kendra seemed like a decent person," Aragorn pointed out.

"I would rather shave my tail then risk getting caught up in another one of their so-called incidents!" Jaisia said then noticed Legolas's faint smirk. "Do not dare get any notions or I will tickle you until you pass out!"

Legolas smiled and shrugged, but refused to say anything else as they headed for home….

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