Sorry, this took so late. Real life got in my way and then FF Net was down again….
Chapter 10--A Fight and an Arrest
Qui charged into the building and took in everything then attacked with surprising speed for a man his size. He grabbed one man in a bear hug and squeezed with brutal force. The man managed one scream before his back snapped like a twig. Qui dropped him and drew his scimitar and attacked the next man.
The man managed to block the blow, but his sword was knocked from his grasp with the force of Qui's swing. Qui's next swing separated his head from his shoulders. Spraying blood, the headless body collapsed. Qui moved towards Legolas with grim determination.
Legolas took advantage of the distraction Qui had provided and plunged his dagger into one of his attacker's throat.
That was enough for the men who promptly fled. Galion cursed them for cowards, but had no choice accept to follow. "You will pay for this!" he yelled. He turned for the door. "I will see you both dead!" He escaped before they could stop him.
Thaila watched Galion and his men flee with pleasure. She'd never seen him forced to retreat before. Her eyes widened when she saw a group of city guards coming towards the building. They must have heard the commotion. There was no time to warn them. Thaila quickly hid herself where she could watch, but they couldn't see her.
Qui moved to Legolas's side. "Are you well? Did they harm you?" he asked.
"Nay, I am fine. I am sorry about this, Qui. I should have let you come with me," Legolas admitted.
"Remember that next time, you get in trouble when you are alone. You seem to attract it," Qui grumbled.
Just then the guards entered the building. "Do not move, any of you. What has happened here?" one demanded.
Qui gestured for Legolas to be silent then turned towards the guards. "We were attacked by these men. The rest of them ran off when we fought back," he explained.
The guard looked at the scattered bodies and frowned. "These men are dead. You two killed them?' he asked.
"Only because we were attacked. I swear that to you, sir," Qui said.
"Unfortunately I do not know that you are telling the truth," the guard said.
"Are you saying my word is not good?' Qui asked. There was a dangerous tone in his voice.
Legolas winced. He knew how touchy Qui was about his honor.
"You are both under arrest, you will have to come with us," the guard said.
"Why should we? We were the ones attacked," Qui said.
"Do not give me any trouble. You can come freely or be led out of here in chains. The choice is yours," the guard said. He gestured and some of the men aimed weapons at them.
Legolas moved to Qui's side and laid a hand on his shoulder, noticing how tense he was. "We should do as they ask and settle this. Please Qui," he said.
Qui scowled, but nodded. "Very well, we will accompany you and settle this incident," he said reluctantly.
The guard smirked and stepped aside, gesturing to the door. "After you," he said.
Legolas and Qui left the building surrounded by grim-faced guards. They were led off up the street towards the prison.
Thaila came out of hiding the minute they were out of sight. "This is bad. I better go find the other man Legolas mentioned. Maybe he will be able to help them," she muttered. She ran off towards the docks to find a man called Aragorn.
Once they arrived at the prison. Qui and Legolas were stripped of their weapons and locked in a cell to await the arrival of the captain of the city guard.
Qui sat down heavily on a bunk. "This may not have been a good idea," he said.
"They would have attacked if we had not and I hardly think killing city guardsmen would have been a better idea," Legolas pointed out.
A smile tugged at Qui's lips despite his attempt to keep it hidden. "I suppose not," he said. Legolas settled down next to Qui and they waited for whatever was in store for them.
Oh boy, Legolas and Qui are busted! If this is a little off remember I wrote it at 2 am and have pity on me!! R/R please!!!