Hoppy--I mean Happy New Year--sorry the plot bunnies and I are ringing it in together….sound of the skies--Indeed I have and you'll be the first to know if I succeed. I have a 75-page novel that I've been working on. Perhaps I'll get lucky…Sorry for the delay, I had my nephews over all day!!! Heh, that rhymes, poet and didn't know it. Ok, I'll get on with it now------

Chapter 32--Warnings And Announcements

Thranduil stared down at Aragorn for a long time. "I will not kill you for it would only cause my son more pain. I warn you if he suffers anymore because of you I will strike you down. Leave us," he said.

Aragorn rose and bowed. "Thank you, sire," he said and left the room. He found the others in the courtyard.

Elrohir and Syri gave him sharp looks as he joined the group, Aragorn didn't blame them. He sat down. "Legolas woke up, he is exhausted and weak from what happened, but he will be fine. Elrohir, Syri, I said I told Legolas I was sorry and I want to tell you that you were both right. Friends?" he asked.

Elrohir sighed. "You are still my brother so I guess I can forgive you," he said.

"Me also, I guess everyone has the right to be an arse once and a while," Syri said.

"I think Syri and I can share our news now. Syri has agreed to be my bride," Boromir said proudly.

Everyone congratulated them and Qui grinned ear to ear, first hugging Syri then shaking Boromir's hand enthusiastically.

When Qui was done Syri smiled at Qui and took his hand. "Will you escort me up the aisle? You are my new father after all," she said.

Qui nodded enthusiastically and hugged her again.

"Aragorn, you will be my best man if you would," Boromir said.

"I would be honored," Aragorn agreed.

Eventually it was time for dinner and they went to the main dining hall. They were all disappointed to see that Legolas wasn't there, though his father and brother were.

"Is Legolas well, sire?" Boromir asked.

"Well as could be expected, he still sleeps, the healer feels it is best not to disturb him," Thranduil said. He gestured and the servants began bringing out the food. Halfway through the meal Thranduil glanced at the door then stood. "Legolas, what are you doing up?" he asked.

"I was hungry," Legolas said. He had dressed and gotten neatened up a bit, but Aragorn thought he still looked tired.

Thranduil went to Legolas and put a supporting arm around his waist then led him to a seat between himself and Jadriel. "We can settle that, but then I want you to go back to bed," he said sternly. He gestured for a servant to bring another setting.

Legolas smiled in greeting at his friend though it wavered a bit when he met Aragorn's eyes. He turned his attention to filling his own plate.

Afterwards Legolas stood and left the dining hall. Aragorn followed him. "Legolas, I can never say I am sorry enough, I never wanted to hurt you," he said.

"But you did, I did not know what I had done until it was over. You do not understand that I find taking life abhorrent. Most Elves do, but it is worse for a healer," Legolas said. "I was fading in that cold stone prison, Aragorn. I would have died if I stayed there much longer."

"Then you did what you had too, Arathorn brought it on himself. I do not blame you, Legolas, deep inside I never did," Aragorn said as they reached the door to Legolas' chamber.

"Thank you, good night for now, but I am still going to hold you to your word," Legolas said with a small smile.

"Good night, my friend," Aragorn said. After Legolas went into his chamber and closed the door Aragorn headed for his own chamber…..

Sigh, I couldn't behead Aragorn--the plot bunnies wouldn't let me----Hope you liked…..R/R all!!!