Yeah, to many bad females I suppose, but it's fun!!! Thanks for sticking with me all….
Chapter 67--Suspicions
The attack began again at midday and there was utter chaos. Legolas healed one Elf after another so they could renter the fray. He could sense the amulet pouring strength into him and he knew he would have collapsed already without it. He didn't realize he was being watched very intently.
Teiya watched as the Elf healed Elves that should have died and considered. I believe I went after the wrong Elf, she thought.
Finally the Elves managed to beat back Rian's army again, but not before they were battered and exhausted. Aragorn looked around and sighed. He hoped that the Dwarven army would arrive soon. It was getting harder and harder to repel the army.
Legolas was a bit tired even though the amulet had given him more strength. He stood and staggered.
A strong arm wrapped around his waist and supported him. "Careful, Legolas. I have you," Teiya said. She felt him tense. So you do suspect me of something, she thought. She was starting to help him over to one of the pallets when the big man that followed the blond Elf like a watchdog intercepted her. Reluctantly, she let him take over. She watched as he lowered Legolas onto a pallet and gently made him lay back. He pulled a blanket over Legolas with the tenderness of a father tending his child then he sat down next to him.
Legolas looked up at Qui. "There is something about her I do not trust, Qui. Please do not leave me with her around," he said.
*I will not leave your side* Qui signed.
Legolas smiled gratefully and allowed himself to slip into reverie. He knew he would be safe with Qui there.
Stalker came up to Teiya. "Strider wishes to speak to you," he said. "He is over there." He pointed in the appropriate direction.
"Thank you, I will go right now," Teiya said and headed in that direction. She soon saw Aragorn and walked up to him. "You wanted to speak to me, Strider?" she asked.
"Yes, I did. I want to know why there seems to be tension between you and my father?" Aragorn asked.
"Your father? I do not think I have met him," Teiya said.
"Elrond," Aragorn said.
"He is your father?!" Teiya asked startled.
"My stepfather, but yes. Now answer my question," Aragorn said.
"There is no tension between us that I know. Why would there be? We are allies after all," Teiya said.
The twins came up to them. "Perhaps because you called him a half-breed," one said.
Teiya stared, caught off guard then it was to late to deny it. "I-I apologized for that, earlier," she said.
"Insults to our father are insults to us. Do not speak them again or we will respond accordingly," the other warned then the two of them walked off.
Aragorn gave her a disapproving look. "I am with my brothers on that, Teiya. Do not make this mistake twice or there will be consequences and believe me, you will not like them," he said. He waved for her to go.
Teiya was annoyed and embarrassed at being scolded like a child. She returned to the healers and saw that Legolas was still peacefully sleeping with his guardian at his side.
It was several hours before Legolas woke up and he was starving. He could smell food cooking and started to get up.
A strong hand firmly, but gently pushed him back down. *I will bring food now that you are awake* Qui signed.
Legolas nodded. "All right, but bring back a lot because I am starving," he said.
Qui grinned and nodded then headed off to the cook fire.
Legolas stretched and frowned, realizing how grimy he felt. Perhaps after they both ate Qui would be willing to go to the river for a quick swim.
Qui brought back a lot of food just like he'd been asked, but between them they finished every crumb of it. "I feel so grimy. Could we go to the river? I would dearly love a swim," Legolas said.
Qui grinned at the pleading in his voice and nodded. *I would enjoy a swim myself* he signed. They headed for the river, not noticing that they were followed after awhile….
Hooo, Teiya had better watch her P's and Q's. Aragorn and the twins are aware of her actions!!!! R/R please!