Authors Notes: Well, sorry for the late update, but I was in Hawaii all spring break ( am I the only one in shock that I wrote ANOTHER chapter in Hawaii? I mean, once for summer vacation, once for spring break, how long have I been writing this story!?) and I had no internet connection! *Gasp* Well, i'm back now, and if you all REVIEW!!! Maybe I won't go on anymore vacations!

Chapter 25


Jem looked at Kat in shock, the orb hadn't shattered! That mean Adrianna was telling the truth, she truly didn't want to kill Legolas. * Oh boy, this is going to be bad* Jem thought to herself.

The men in the clearing were looking quite cross, and Jem decided that being elsewhere would probably be for the best. Kat? I think we'd better get going while the going's good, there's about to be a double homicide Jem took Kat's arm, and began to back out of the clearing.

Kat was staring at the Serenity Orb, it should have shattered! Adrianna wanted to kill Legolas, she said she wanted to ruin his life, make him suffer as she had, and yet she was telling the truth! * Well, I guess the best girl won. I was wrong, she was right. I was being paranoid.* Kat was slowly being dragged backwards by Jem, and she couldn't help but spare a last glance at Legolas. He was smiling down at Adrianna, a reassuring smile that said more than words ever could.

Where do you two think you are going? Aragorn asked, stepping closer to the backpedaling pair.

A walk, in the woods, to clear our heads, and ummm. . . walk? Jem was walking faster now, and tugging Kat by the arm.

Don't you owe someone an apology? Aragorn was not letting them off the hook so easily.

Oh, yea, we're very sorry, must have misheard something, or misconstrued what they were saying, sorry for wasting all your time. Jem smiled sincerely, and pulled Kat along.

Yea, sorry. Kat hadn't looked away from the ground since looking at Legolas, and she didn't intend to.

Well, I think that- Aragorn was about to reprimand them further when a loud pop was heard, and the girls disappeared.

~*~About a Mile Away~*~

Jem blinked. What've you done?! She looked at Kat accusingly, the prime suspect was lazily sitting on a rock.

I got us out of a boring lecture. I'll take you back if you would prefer to hear your boy toy telling us about trusting your friends, and instincts, and blah blah blah. I personally would enjoy tanning, looking like Casper the friendly ghost does have its disadvantages. Kat laid down on the flat rock, and put her hands under her head.

Kat, you all right? Jem looked closely at her friend, she was acting as if they were back home, and nothing was wrong! Shouldn't she be crying? Having some crazy emotional breakdown? Jem loved Kat, she really did, but she was a bit of a drama queen.

Yup, i'm fine! Kat was still laying back on the rock. C'mon, tan with me She motioned for Jem to join her.

Shouldn't we get back to them? I mean, they'll be worried. Jem couldn't see why Kat was acting this way, but she guessed it was better than having a fit, so she didn't mind that much.

Well, I guess Aragorn will be worried where you are, so i'll send you back, and I think i'll go home, I mean, my e-mail has to be jam packed with new stuff, people trying to find me, author updates, stuff like that. I'm also missing some quality TV! I mean, lord knows what's happened on The OC since i've left, and what about Monk! It's for the best. Kat heaved herself off the rock and walked over to Jem.

You can't go home! You don't know how, and you certainly can't go without me! I happen to like it here, the views are nice, the guys are nice, and we have a mission! We have to got with the King, fight the good fight and all that! Lets just go back to the clearing, and continue on as we were! Hey, we'll even find Gimli and have an argument, it'll be fun! Jem held onto Kat's arm. Let's go back.

Kat sighed, and squeezed her eyes shut, a few moments later they were back with the guys, Adrianna included.

What happened? Aragorn demanded I was talking to you and you just disappeared!

Kat took us away to tan. Jem said simply. The men blinked at her. Never mind, let's just say we took a really short vacation.

All right. . . well, now that that has happened, may I have a word with you Kat? Sienatin, who had somehow managed to be ignored, pulled Kat away from the crowd.

I do not know how she has done it, but she has somehow twisted the truth around, most elves are quite good at that, ( AN: Anyone read the book Eragon? Sorta from the book . . .) I am sorry I couldn't help you further. Sienatin looked truly distressed.

It's OK, Adrianna is sincere, she passed the test, she and Legolas belong together, they are both immortal, elves, and they seem to love each other. Kat shrugged her shoulders dissuasively.

Sienatin stared at Kat, unbelieving. You're giving up? Letting her have him? Throwing him to the wolves? I cannot believe it, and worse yet, you see them in love. I do not wish to help someone so blind. Just like that, Sienatin was gone in a puff of smoke.

Kat turned around, and saw Jem with her head leaning into Aragorn's chest, they seemed to be talking about the logistics of tanning. Legolas was talking to Adrianna, she was laughing at something he had said, and he laughed in return. Kat couldn't remember ever hearing him laugh, Adrianna truly brought out the best of him. Gimli was talking to the King, boasting about some of his latest adventures, and other men seemed to be talking nearby. She didn't belong.

Kat turned around when a voice called to her. Kat! Wait! Adrianna ran up to her and smiled. We haven't really had the chance to talk, with the whole, rivalry thing. Truce? Adrianna held her hand out, and Kat looked at it warily before finally taking it in her own. Can I talk to you somewhere, private? Kat nodded, and squeeze Adrianna's hand tighter. In a blink, they were where Kat had taken Jem to tan.

My goodness! That is an interesting trick! Adrianna smiled at Kat. Now although we have a rather large age difference here, I think we can both relate. I know what you think you heard, and I know what you believe my intentions are towards Legolas, but I think I deserve a chance to explain. When you came into the cave Legolas was telling me that he couldn't tell me he loved me because you meant too much to him to ever do that to you. Let alone make me a Princess. . .

What? Kat had heard nothing about being a Princess, he was going to make her a Princess?!

His father wanted him to marry me, but he refused, saying he only loved me as a friend. He really does love you, whether you believe it at the moment or not. Sienatin probably has told you about my. . . distaste for Legolas over the years. She told you that I wished to hurt him irreparably, make him absolutely suffer for what he had done to me. Adrianna looked at Kat in question, and she nodded her head.

Yes, I was so afraid for his life I hardly stopped running, and riding until I could find him again. Kat said, the trauma showing on her face.

I'm sure you weren't that worried Adrianna said doubtfully.

I was

I doubt it

I assure you I was

Well, I don't personally think you have the stamina for that kind of trip Adrianna said looking Kat over with a critical eye.

Well, if I had the power of time travel i'd show you, I do have the stamina. Kat said hotly.

We can't seem to have a civil conversation can we? Adrianna said laughing.

No, doesn't seem so, might have to do with the fact that we're in love with the same person. Kat said wryly.

That would put a damper on our relationship. . . Adrianna trailed off.

Why do you make it sound as if this isn't the situation? Kat asked, looking confused.

Because, to put it simply, that isn't the situation. Adrianna was looking quite superior, and it was ticking Kat off.

Well, what about this scenario is so wrong?

You can't blame our arguments on the fact we're in love with the same man. Adrianna matter-of-factly.

Why not? Kat asked, raising her eyebrows, interested.

Because we're not. I can't stand him, I happen to be an amazing actress. I really never have forgiven Legolas for his betrayal. I do intend to make him pay dearly for what he did to me. Adrianna looked at Kat with renewed interest.

You will not touch him Kat snarled.

Oh, I don't intend to! What better way to make him pay than killing the girl he's in love with? Adrianna squared her shoulders with Kat.

* Oh crap.* Kat had not expected this. Well, i'll just char broil you then. What can you do to me? Kat was confident now, she could survive being a kitten, but she doubted Adrianna would survive being burned to a crisp.

Adrianna flicked her wrist and Kat suddenly felt like she couldn't breathe. On the ground a fish flopped back and forth, struggling to find some water, but none was in sight, she would not last long.

* Double crap. *


Authors Note: I feel terrible for saying this, but I don't have any time for thank you's, because I had to be taken out of school today, and i'm SUPER SICK, i'm writing this and I feel like i'm being stabbed in the stomach. It's 2 in the morning, and I don't even have time to check for errors if i'm getting sleep before my 7:20 class tomorrow, and i've already missed three days of school. * Cries* PLEASE REVIEW, IT'S LIKE PIXIE DUST, I'LL FEEL BETTER, AND NO MORE SICK AUTHOR, QUICKER UPDATES! THANK YOU'S!!! ALL THIS AND A BRAND NEW CAR! ( maybe not. . .)