Sorry, Girl X, the plot bunnies just took over for a chapter, but I'll try to keep them under control… Thanks for sticking with me!

Chapter 80--Strange Happenings

Aragorn and the others were very upset when they discovered the dead spiders. Aragorn saw something on the ground and picked it up. It was the dragon pendant. "Damn, I was afraid of that. Those things have Legolas. We have to find him before it is too late," he said.

Boromir looked over Aragorn's shoulder then his eyes widened in shock. "That will be easy. Look!" he said and pointed.

They turned to see Legolas enter the clearing. He stumbled and caught his balance just in time.

Qui was at his side in a minute, supporting him. The other four hurried over as well.

"How did you get away?" Elrohir asked. "Are you all right?"

"I do not know," Legolas said. "I am unhurt though. I healed myself of the poison. I just feel tired."

"What do you mean you do not know?" Boromir asked. "You must know."

Legolas shook his head. "I woke up still bound in the webbing, but it had been torn. I managed to squirm free then healed myself. The other spiders that caught me were dead, ripped apart. I was trying to get home," he said.

"Maybe they blundered into a bear and angered it," Elladan suggested.

"Those things are intelligent. I cannot imagine them doing that. We can discuss this later. Let us take the accident-prone Prince-ling home," Aragoirn said.

"Do not call me, Prince-ling. I am older then you," Legolas retorted.

"Trying to mess up my wedding by getting carted off, eh?" Boromir said. "Shame."

The twins laughed and Qui grinned at the teasing.

Boromir and Aragorn started laughing too.

Legolas smiled wickedly at Boromir. "Laugh while you can, but I will get the last laugh," he said.

Soon they reached the castle. Thranduil was waiting outside for news. He enveloped Legolas in his arms. "Little Greenleaf, I am so sorry. I did not mean what I said. Please forgive me," he said.

"I know, I am sorry too. I should not run off that time or this one. I will not ever do it again, Father," Legolas said.

Thranduil released him. "What happened?" he asked.

"I just wandered too far," Legolas lied. He gave his friends a look that begged them not to mention the spiders. He didn't want to upset his father. It was over and he was safe. There was no reason to tell.

"Oh, yes, I nearly forgot. Here," Aragorn said. He handed Legolas his pendant. "You lost this," he said.

Legolas put the pendant back around his neck. "Thank you," he said. All of them knew he was also thanking them for not telling what had happened.

"Well, enough wasting time, we have a wedding to prepare for," Thranduil said. Putting an affectionate arm around his son's shoulders they went into the castle.

Qui smiled secretively to himself as he walked off. His sister had given Legolas a more precious gift then he knew. He was glad of it now.

Once they were inside the castle Thranduil led Legolas to his study and closed the door. "I want to say again how sorry I am for what I said. I was upset and worried when you could not be found, but that is no excuse," he said.

"I understand and I am sorry I worried you, Father," Legolas said.

Thranduil drew his youngest son into his arms and hugged him. "I love you, my Greenleaf," he said.

"I love you too," Legolas said, returning the hug.

*Meanwhile*

Syri stood in front of the mirror, studying her wedding dress. She had decided against white and this one had been made for her. The gown was lovely, but it felt strange to be in skirts again. It had been a very long time since she'd worn a dress. She laid a hand gently on her stomach, thinking of the new life that was forming there. "We will be alright, little one. Boromir will be a good father. I just hope I can be a good mother," she whispered. She slipped out of the gown and hung it up. Tomorrow was the most important day of her life. She went to the window and looked out. She didn't really se the things before her, because her mind was miles away. She stood there for a long time as she thought about what the future would hold……

There, the mystery of Legolas's escape must be solved and it gives me a little push for a sequel and yes, I have decided to write one. It won't be near as long I think. I don't think I could come up with this much again!!! R/R please…Next WILL be the wedding…*Scowls at plot bunnies*