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Chapter 13--Arrival
It had been a week since Legolas had begun training Cedrin's men and he had learned some things that he hadn't known before. Cedrin was the Captain of the city's army and was highly respected by all. Keesha was kind and treated him more like a son then an employee, but Legolas didn't mind.
Legolas watched the trainees place their practice bows and quivers on the rack. He felt rather proud of their progress. They would make good archers in time. He slung his own bow and quiver over his shoulder and headed for the house.
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Aragorn and the twins paused to look over Haven from a safe distance before approaching. "So how are we going to find Legolas in this place? It is huge," Elrohir grumbled.
"Anyway we can. You two better cover up," Aragorn said and urged his horse forwards towards the gate. The twins put up the cowls of their clocks up then followed close behind him.
The guard studied them as they approached then nodded politely. "Welcome to Haven, are you here for business or pleasure?" he asked.
"Pleasure for now, perhaps business later," Aragorn said. He felt it was best that he mentioned nothing of Legolas until they looked around a bit.
"Very well, your party may enter, enjoy your visit," the guard said. The gate was opened for them to ride in.
"Keep your features hidden for now. We need to get some information about this Lord Dalton that has Legolas without being to obvious about it," Aragorn said.
Elrohir glanced around. "So how do we do that?" he asked.
"By finding a place where we can hear rumors without asking," Aragorn said, seeing a tavern, he rode over to it. They dismounted and allowed a stable hand to take charge of their horses then Aragorn led the way inside. They went to a table in the back of the room and sat down.
A serving woman came over to them right away. "What can I get for you?" she asked.
"Wine and whatever is on the spit today," Aragorn said.
"Yes sir, right away," the woman said and hurried off.
Elladan's nose wrinkled in disgust. "This place smells," he said.
"You will get used to it in time," Aragorn said.
"I am not sure I want too," Elladan muttered.
Elrohir snickered.
"Shut up, Ro," Elladan said with a mock fierce scowl.
Aragorn frowned. "Do not start that now," he said before Elrohir could retaliate.
Two barmaids returned with wine, cooked vegetables and a platter of venison. One took the coins Aragorn offered then they scurried off.
They turned to their food and a long hour passed and they heard nothing of value. Suddenly a large man that was obviously some sort of warrior swaggered into the tavern.
Aragorn noticed the nervous and wary looks the barmaid gave each other as they moved away.
The man casually shoved someone roughly aside and sat in his place. ""Ale!" he bellowed, "and be quick about it!"
Aragorn gestured and their barmaid came over to them. "Who is that?" he asked.
The barmaid glanced disdainfully at the man. "Just one of Dalton's thugs," she said and left.
Aragorn looked back at the man with new interest. This could be the break they needed to find out where Legolas had been taken…
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They're here! R/R please!
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