A/N: Well-met, friends! The Cat is back at last. My computer is finally all well. It caught a nasty virus that removed key programs it needed to work properly. Once the virus was found and removed and the systems rebooted all was well, but it took bleeding forever! Thanks for being patient!

Chapter 11--Caught In a Web of Deception

Legolas had just emerged from the river after a brisk swim when he saw the three Centaurs approaching. He knew who they were. They followed Tyon around like sheep all the time.

"Hello, Legolas, I hope you are well this day," one said insincerely.

"Well enough and what can I do for you?" Legolas asked, suddenly wary.

"We came for a swim and perhaps some time to relax," another said. The three Centaurs spread out and surrounded Legolas. He was unable to go anywhere but back into the water.

Suddenly one of the Centaurs lunged forward and grabbed his arm before Legolas could move out of the way.

"What are you doing? Let me go!" Legolas demanded. He struggled to free himself, but the Centaur was too strong.

All three Centaurs smirked and ignored him. The one that had spoken first pulled out a coil of rope and moved purposely towards him.

Knowing that he was in danger, Legolas desperately reached for help through the mental link. (Jaisia! Kai! Help!) he thought. Suddenly something hard crashed into his skull then everything went black.

Jaisia started and dropped the cup of water she had just poured for herself when Legolas's cry for aid filled her mind. An instant later Kai charged into the shelter. "Did you hear that?" he asked.

"Yes, we have to see what is wrong, but we should not leave mother," Jaisia said.'

"Lyssa can stay with her. Our brother needs us!" Kai said. They dashed out of the shelter together and began to search for Legolas. After searching all over the village and not finding him they were both worried.

"Where is he? What has happened?" Jaisia wailed.

Kai glanced around and saw Tyon. Suspicion reared up in his mind and he headed towards him.

Puzzled and worried, Jaisia followed her twin.

"Tyon, where is Legolas?" Kai asked.

"How would I know? I care nothing about that one," Tyon said.

"He called to us for help then the cry was suddenly cut off and now we cannot find him anywhere in the village," Kai said.

"Perhaps he decided to go back where he belongs and good riddance to him," Tyon said dismissively.

Suddenly he gasped a pain and clutched his aching jaw. "You hit me!" he said.

"You deserve it for speaking that way about Legolas. Now have you seen him or not?" Kai demanded.

Tyon scowled. "No, I have not," he retorted and walked off.

Jaisia looked at her brother. "I cannot believe you actually hit him!" she exclaimed. She had never seen her gentle twin act like that.

"He made me angry, come we must continue our search," Kai said. They hurried off together.

Legolas slowly regained consciousness and opened his eyes. Pain seared through his skull making him groan in pain. He tried to move and found he was bound tightly hand and foot. He was gagged as well. He struggled against the bonds, but they were to tight. It was then he heard someone or something approaching from the thick brush. Heart pounding in fear, he watched as the intruder emerged and spotted him. He could only watch in dread as it came towards him. It stood over him a long time staring at him then it lifted him up and carried him off.

A/N: Like I said I'm back and with a cliffhanger. I'll catch up on my updates as fast as I can! R/R please!