More Heart of the Healer, anyone? *Glances at Plot Bunnies*
Chapter 40--Threats
"I thought perhaps you would be more reasonable if we talked away from your companions," Wai Chee said. He smiled at Legolas.
Legolas didn't like it. The smile seemed creepy to him and not sincere. "I have nothing I wish to say to a murderer," he said.
"That was not a murder, golden one. It was an execution. You in the west do not understand our ways," Wai Chee said.
"I do not think I wish to know them either," Legolas said defiantly.
Wai Chee frowned. "Your manners are somewhat lacking, but I will be generous enough to excuse that," he said and stood up. He walked over to Legolas and walked slowly around him. "So why does Mei's so honorable brother watch you so closely? What did you do to earn such an honor? What are they and you so determined to hide?" he asked.
Legolas refused to answer. He stared at the floor and refused to meet his eyes. Suddenly a rough hand tangled in his hair and yanked his head up, forcing him to meet Wai's eyes. "Oww!" Legolas protested, trying to free himself. The iron grip refused to loosen.
"I do not like to be disobeyed or ignored, my friend. You will answer me sooner or later, but know this if you wait to long things will become very uncomfortable for you and your companions," Wai hissed. "Take him away."
"Shall I return him to his companions, Master Wai Chee?" the guard asked.
"No, I think our guest would like some privacy. Take him to the special guest chamber," Wai said. His smile was obviously malicious this time.
The guard bowed and dragged Legolas roughly out of the room and down the hall. They came to some steps leading down and went down them.
Legolas realized what the special guest room meant and he began to struggle against the guards hold. "No, let me go!" he protested.
"Stop fighting, Wai Chee's orders must be followed," the guard said.
They reached the bottom of the steps and entered an old dungeon. It had obviously been fixed for use. The guard pulled Legolas to one of the cells and opened the door. He thrust Legolas roughly inside; sending him sprawling then slammed the door.
Legolas scrambled to his feet and flung himself at the door, trying to open it, but it was locked. "Let me out!" he protested.
The guard ignored him and walked off. Eventually Legolas heard another door closing and the footsteps faded. He was alone. He sank to the floor, as the cell's stone walls seemed to close around him.
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Aragorn, Qui, and Gimli grew concerned after three hours had passed and Legolas had still not been brought back to the room.
"What if they have done something to him?" Aragorn asked. "We cannot just sit here and wait. We have to do something!"
Wai Chee entered the room with three guards before Qui could answer.
Aragorn stood and glared at Wai Chee. "Where is Legolas?" he demanded. He was too angry and worried to care about how Wai Chee would react to his tone. "You have better not harmed him."
"I have done nothing…yet. He has just been moved to other…quarters. He will be staying there until he or one of you answers my questions. My patience grows thin. I want answers or I will get them another way. Legolas looks rather delicate and I am not sure he would last under persuasion," Wai Chee said.
"I will kill you if you harm him. I swear it!" Qui warned.
"Swear all you wish. You are in no condition to do anything. Think of what I have said and consider what is at stake," Wai Chee said. He and the guards left.
Qui cursed loudly, startling Aragorn because he rarely used such language.
"What are we going to do now? We have no way of knowing where he has taken Legolas or what he has done to him," Aragorn asked.
"We will think of something and we will find him, even if I must tear this foul place apart with my bare hands. I must free Legolas and avenge my sister," Qui said….
Ugh, slimy bastard, isn't he? R/R please!!!