Hey, all right, feeling a lot better today, sorry about the wait all--thanks for being patient!!! Dreamingfifi, it was Thranduil's brother Jerrin and he tried to ally with Arathorn then Arathorn chopped his head off…. It was in chapter 5.
Chapter 34--An Interlude
After a few minutes Legolas sighed and pulled away. "It is no use, I am wide awake now," he said.
"Then come with me, there is something I wish to show you," Jadriel said.
Legolas gave his brother a puzzled look, but he followed him from the castle.
Jadriel led him to the stable and pointed to one of the stalls. "Take a look in there," he said.
Legolas headed for the stall. He had just reached it when a familiar head appeared over the low door. "Silverheart!! You are unharmed!!" he exclaimed. He opened the door and hugged the mare that nuzzled him affectionately. "How did she get here?"
"She made her way to Rivendell when you were taken, Aragorn brought her back with him. I will get Anarion and we will go for a ride if you wish," Jadriel offered.
"I would like that," Legolas said.
"Good, while I am doing that you can go to the kitchen and charm the cook into packing us a lunch. We both know that Lila loves to spoil you," Jadriel teased.
Legolas laughed, remembering the Elven woman who had been in charge of the kitchen since he was born. "All right, I will be back soon," he agreed then hurried off.
Lila looked up and smiled warmly as Legolas came in. "And what do you want, imp?" she asked, using his nickname she had given him.
"Can you pack a lunch for Jadriel and I?" Legolas asked. "We are going riding."
Lila laughed gently. "Spoiled elfling, but I think I can do that," she said.
Jadriel was waiting outside with the horses when Legolas returned. "I see you succeeded," he teased. He took the basket and secured it on his white stallion. They mounted and rode off.
It was a perfect day for riding, not to hot with a pleasantly cool breeze. Legolas felt himself relax as they rode down hidden paths only other Elves knew.
Eventually they came to a wide straight path both of them knew well. Jadriel flashed Legolas a challenging glance. "Loser takes care of the horses when we go home," he challenged.
"I will be glad to let you do that," Legolas retorted then they urged their mounts to a gallop.
Legolas laughed as he reached the end of the path just in front of Jadriel. "You lose, big brother," he said triumphantly.
Jadriel pulled his horse up next to him. "I will not next time. We can stop to eat here and let the horses rest a bit," he suggested..
"That is a good idea," Legolas said.
They dismounted and Jadriel fetched the basket then they sat down. Jadriel opened the basket. "Good Gods, did you tell her we were going to be gone a week? We will never be able to eat all this!" he protested in mock horror.
"I doubt that, I have seen you eat many times before, just save something for me," Legolas taunted.
Jadriel grinned. "Brat, I am going to make you eat those words!" he mock threatened.
"That is probably all I will get to eat with you around!" Legolas retorted.
Jadriel lunged at Legolas and they began mock wrestling like they had as children. Soon Jadriel had Legolas pinned. "Do you yield? Or must I tickle you?" he asked.
"Nay! I yield! I yield!!" Legolas cried.
"That is better," Jadriel said. He got off and they turned their attention to the food. They had just finished when both horses snorted and shifted uneasily. Both Elves heard movement.
Jadriel moved to the horses and grabbed their weapons that were strapped on the mounts. He readied his sword and handed Legolas a bow and quiver of arrows. They waited for the unknown foes to show themselves….
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