I hate it when I write myself into a corner! It took me three days to write myself out of it again! Hopefully it worked. Enjoy!

Chapter 12--Unknown Fate

Legolas opened his eyes and looked round groggily. He was in a cave, but not a deep one. He could see sunlight. I must have blacked out, he thought. He realized his hands were no longer bound and tried to get up. He could stand, but he wasn't completely free. A heavy leather shackle was fastened around his left wrist and in turn fastened to the wall with a chain. "Damn it all," he muttered. It was then his captor returned. He was no longer swathed in fur, but he was still the biggest Human Legolas had ever seen and the most unkempt one.

The Human stood at least seven feet and weighed at least three hundred pounds. His eyes were a strange pale green and his brown hair was snarled and dirty. The Human stared at Legolas without speaking for a long while.

It made Legolas uncomfortable and finally he couldn't stand it anymore. "What do you want of me? Release me," he demanded.

The man grunted and began working on starting a fire. Once he had one going he ducked outside. He returned with two gutted and skinned rabbits and hung them on a spit to cook.

"Well?" Legolas demanded.

"Shut up, you are in no position to make demands. Keep silent and obey and you might live longer," the man said. "I am Nero, but you can call me master."

"I will never call you master!" Legolas retorted angrily.

Nero walked over to tower over Legolas then hit him brutally across the face.

Legolas was slammed against the wall by the blow then fell to the ground, head spinning. Stunned, he stared at the Human. He had never felt such strength.

"Arguments get you a beating, little one. Remember that and we will get along fine," Nero said. He returned to the fire to tend the rabbits.

Legolas felt blood trickle from his mouth and wiped it away. I am in so much trouble, he thought. He needed help and there was only one way to get it. He closed his eyes and reached out through the link. (Jaisia, Kai!) he called.

Jaisia and Kai both stopped when Legolas's mental call reached them. (Legolas, where are you?) Jaisia asked. (Are you hurt?)

(No, I am not sure where I am though. I passed out. I am in a cave, a shallow one with a huge Human) Legolas said.

(We will find you, do not worry. Just do what you must to avoid bringing yourself. Can you run?) Kai asked.

(No, I am chained to the wall) Legolas replied.

(Who took you out of the village?) Jaisia asked.

(Three Centaurs, I do not know who they were) Legolas answered. He described them the best he could.

(I know them) Kai said.

(So do I) Jaisia added. (Be strong, we will save you) The link faded.

Legolas sighed and looked towards his so-called master. Nero was removing the rabbits from the spit. They smelled delicious and suddenly Legolas was starved. He wondered how long it had been since he'd eaten.

Nero obviously noticed. "Sorry, your little outburst cost you your dinner. You will just have to wait until tomorrow," he smirked.

Legolas glared at him and settled down with his back to him. Bastard, I hope Jaisia kicks your teeth in, he thought. On second thought I really hope she can find me."

Jaisia and Kai stormed off to find Tyon. The Centaurs that took Legolas were his friends and if he had something to do with the situation they were going to have his hide.

Tyon looked up as they approached and the other three Centaurs were with him. "Now what do you want?" he asked.

"We want to know where your bully friends took Legolas and why you let them take him," Jaisia said coldly.

Definitely gonna get ugly here. Like, hate this chapter? R/R please!