Chapter 7
Kathy had kept to herself all of the next day. That night she skipped dinner and had turned into bed early. She was scared about what was going to happen on their jury. She remembered Legolas telling her that they were only a few days from Mirkwood, and she was curious about what would happen to her once they got there. She was scared that she would be left alone.
Legolas woke her up early the next morning. Kathy sat up and saw Legolas squatting right next to her, whispering, "Lady Kathy, it is time to pack up and leave. I would like to check your wound before we go." Kathy stood up and lifted up her shirt. Legolas reached out to touch the wound but Kathy pulled away. "Lady Kathy, it is ok. I won't hurt you." Legolas said as he moved closer. The wound was healing nicely; there was hardly any bleeding from it and the skin was already starting to heal. The skin around the wound was purple and black; this was because she had ripped the arrow out improperly.
"It appears to be healing nicely. You should be able to ride with us will little pain." He said while pulling her shirt down. Kathy smiled and took a step back from him.
Legolas nodded and walked back to pack up his belongings. Kathy picked up her blanket and walked over to Aragorn. "Aragorn, in this Mirkwood, will I be able to buy some shoes?" Kathy asked as she pointed to her still-bare feet.
Aragorn grinned and nodded yes. He then took the blanket from Kathy and placed it on the back of his horse. "We will also be able to get you some new clothing," he said as he hopped onto the horse and then put a hand out for Kathy. She reluctantly took his hand and was lifted up. Aragorn place Kathy behind him and walked his horse over to where Legolas was helping Gimli onto the back of his horse.
Both groups then nudged their horses and went on their way. Kathy kept to herself for most of the trip, occasionally talking with Gimli about his people. For the most part she was taking in the beauty around her. Even though this land was new to her, it was still so breathtaking and she knew there was no way anyone could get tired of looking at it.
They where approaching the final leg of the journey when Aragon nudged Kathy awake. She opened her eyes and looked over Aragorn's shoulder and the horse's head to see a large set of gates.
Kathy looked over at Legolas who was sporting a large grin and appeared to be happy he was home. They walked through the city until they came to a castle. Legolas led them inside. After what seemed like an eternity to Kathy, Legolas finally turned to her and explained that she would be staying with him until she got settled in a place of her own. Kathy was reluctant to accept, but because she had nowhere else to go she nodded. She wasn't sure if that was such a good idea, but she kept her thoughts to herself and followed Legolas to a room at the end of a rather long hallway.
"This is your room," he said as he opened the door. Kathy walked inside and gazed at the beautiful room. It was huge, even bigger than her apartment was. She had a very large bed that was big enough for three full-grown men to sleep in comfortably and her own bathroom. Kathy turned to Legolas and thanked him for his generosity and then headed to bed.