Syri is 35--she had Jandra when she was 16, Boromir is 38, Aragorn is 34 and Qui is 41.
Chapter 17--New Hope
"Syri never mentioned you to any of us," Legolas said.
"She doesn't often, I was raised by a foster family, I hated her for that, but I understand why now. It is hard for a woman to raise a child that is the image of the man that raped her," Jandra shrugged.
Legolas nodded slowly. "Yes, I suppose it is," he said.
"I should go now, I am on duty soon and it is best we are not seen together. We will talk again; know that you have an ally here. I will try to find a way to help you," Jandra said and left.
Legolas waited for a while then returned to the garden. All too soon it was time to return to the royal suite. When Legolas entered the room no one was there much to his relief. He sank into a chair to wait.
**Meanwhile**
Aragorn and the others were about halfway to Mirkwood when they saw a rider coming toward them. "Whose that?" Syri asked.
"A messenger, he wears the symbol of Mirkwood," Elrohir said.
The messenger stopped his mount. "I can not linger, I must hurry to Rivendell, my lords," he said.
"What has happened?" Aragorn asked.
"King Arathorn has taken Prince Legolas," the messenger said.
Aragorn cursed vilely. "I was afraid of that," he muttered.
"King Thranduil has declared war, I am to deliver this message asking for help to Lord Elrond," the messenger said.
"Ride on, I am sure our father will help," Elladan said.
The messenger bowed his head slightly then urged his horse back into a gallop.
"War with Gondor, this is bad," Syri said. "Now what do we do?"
"We continue on to Mirkwood and see what we can do to help," Aragorn said. They galloped on.
**Back In The Castle**
Three hours passed before Arathorn entered the room. "Very good, my golden one," he said and closed the door. He walked over to stand in front of the chair. "Stand up and greet me properly, little one," he said.
Legolas stood and waited, not sure what he wanted.
"Like this," Arathorn said. He pulled Legolas to him and kissed him roughly. He shoved him back and smirked. "That is how I expect to be greeted from now on. Do you understand?"
"Yes," Legolas said quietly.
Arathorn yawned then headed for the bath chamber. "Come, we will bathe together," he said.
Legolas followed him reluctantly into the room--dreading what would follow next. He was surprised when nothing did happen. Afterwards Arathorn dressed and went into his study, leaving Legolas to himself.
At midnight Arathorn came out of the study. "Time to retire to our bed, lovely one," he said. He sat down in the chair. "Remove your clothes, but slowly, I wish to savor every moment."
Legolas took a deep breath to steady himself then obeyed. Once he was done Arathorn walked over to him. "I will never get over how beautiful you are, men and women alike would kill to posses you, but you are mine alone. I have a gift for you," he said. He pulled out a small box and opened it to reveal a pure sapphire shaped like a tear on a gold chain. He stepped behind Legolas and fastened the chain.
It felt like it burned his skin. Legolas longed to rip it off, but he didn't dare. He stiffened when Arathorn started kissing the nape of his neck.
"You only enhance the gem's beauty, little one. You are mine, give up any thoughts of leaving here because I would chain you to my bed before I would let you go," Arathorn whispered in his ear. He picked Legolas up and carried him to the bed….
Ohh--I hate him!! **Chokes Arathorn Senseless** Sorry, R/R please!!