A/N: Thanks again, reviewers, I like this fiction even if there are no Centaurs in ME they're still cool. Enjoy the update!
Chapter 10--A Message
When the messenger Arwen had sent arrived at the Centaur village two well-armed Centaurs met him. "What is your business?" one demanded.
"I bear a message from Queen Arwen of Minas Tirith for Prince Legolas," the messenger said.
"Wait here, the village is in mourning for Valinar who was killed scant days ago. No strangers may enter. I will find Prince Legolas and bring him to you," the Centaur said and galloped off.
Legolas was at the river when the Centaur galloped up to him. "What is wrong?" he asked.
"There is a messenger here to see you from Minas Tirith. He has a message from Queen Arwen," the sentry said and escorted Legolas back to where the messenger waited.
The messenger bowed. "Good day, Prince Legolas, Queen Arwen sends this message and her greetings," he said and handed Legolas the scroll.
Legolas opened the scroll and read it. It asked him to come back for a visit and that she felt Aragorn needed him. He sighed. "I am sorry. I cannot come right now, please tell her that Jaisia's father was killed in a tragic accident and she needs me more," he said.
The messenger looked a bit surprised, but he bowed. "I will pass your message to the Queen at once, sire," he said. Turning his horse, he rode off.
Two Weeks Later
Arwen was a bit upset when the messenger told her that Legolas was not coming, but that faded when the messenger told her why. She thanked then excused the messenger and went to find Aragorn. She had to tell him what had happened. She found him in his study with a glass of wine. "Aragorn, I have terrible news," she said.
Aragorn gave his wife a puzzled look and put the glass down. "What is the matter?" he asked.
"Valinar is dead. He was killed in an accident," Arwen said. "His tribe is in mourning and no one may enter."
"That is terrible news. Jaisia and Kai must be suffering horribly. I am glad Legolas is there to offer them some comfort," Aragorn said.
"So am I, should we send a letter of condolence to them?" Arwen asked.
"Not just yet. We will wait for two days then we will send it," Aragorn said.
Arwen nodded. "That would probably be best," she agreed. "I feel so sorry for Jaisia and Kai. It is painful to lose a loved one."
Aragorn nodded. "At least Legolas is there. He will help Jaisia and Kai get through this," he said.
Back at the Centaur Village
Legolas laid in his shelter listening to thunder rumble in the distance. It seemed like everything was getting worse instead of better. Isolanthe was sick and Jaisia stayed at her side constantly. Kai did all he could, but it didn't seem to be enough. None of the family knew where Tyon was and it made Legolas angry at his callousness. He sighed. All he could do was wait and offer his support when Jaisia needed it.
Tyon was busy making some plans of his own. Now that he was Chieftain of Clan Ironhoof things were going to change drastically and woe to any that dared interfere! He saw three of his loyal Centaurs approaching. He moved out to meet them. It was time to start events moving the way he wanted.
"It is time, my Chieftain?" one asked.
"Yes Tai, we will start with my unwanted adopted brother. Go and do as I told you," Tyon ordered. He watched triumphantly as the three Centaurs hurried off.
A/N: So what's Tyon off doing? R/R please!