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Chapter 15--Saved

Legolas head pounded horribly and there was a horrible bitter taste in his mouth that seemed vaguely familiar. He opened his eyes and winced as bright light seared into them. It took him a moment to realize he was slung over the Human's shoulder like a slaughtered deer and they were outside. Being careful not to move too much he called to Jaisia. (Jasia! Kai! Can you here me?) he called.

The rescue party was moving at a swift pace when Kai and Jaisia stopped short. The other Centaurs knew of the bond now and stopped as well.

(Legolas, are you all right?) Kai asked.

(Mostly, I tried to flee last night, but he caught me. However we are outside now) Legolas replied. (I can show you what is around me; perhaps you will recognize it.)

(We hope so, do it, Legolas," Jaisia said.

Legolas looked slowly around him, so that Jaisia and Kai could see through his eyes.

(We know where that is! Our village used to be in that area! We are not far away, Legolas! Be strong!) Jaisia said and the contact was broken.

Legolas closed his eyes and forced himself to relax, hoping they would find him soon.

Hyden gave Jaisia a curious look. "What is it?" he asked.

"Legolas, Kai and I are soul bonded. We know where he is and he is very close. We must hurry," Jaisia said.

If Hyden was shocked at what Jaisia had just revealed he didn't show it. "Then lead the way and we will bring your brother home," he said. They took off at a gallop, aiming towards where the Human and Legolas were.

Legolas gasped when he was suddenly set on his feet in front of his captor. He glared icily at the Human, showing his hate and disgust.

"If looks could kill," Nero snickered. He pulled out a vial. "I gave you a dose before we left, but I think one more is in order."

Now Legolas recognized the bitter taste he'd woken too. He tried to back off, but the Human grabbed him. Legolas hissed in pain as he was forced roughly to the ground despite his struggles.

"Stop resisting me and this will be less difficult for you," Nero said. He opened the vial and seized Legolas by the jaw then squeezed. "Open your mouth and accept your fate." His hand tightened on Legolas's jaw, trying to force his mouth open.

Legolas fought the best he could, but his mouth was slowly and painfully forced open. He punched at the Human, but his bound hands couldn't land a strong enough blow.

"No use, little one, now stop fighting me or I will be forced to hurt you," Nero smirked. He raised the vial then suddenly he gasped and a violent spasm made his body jerk. The vial dropped from his hand.

Legolas was shocked when blood trickled from his captor's mouth then Nero collapsed on top of him, knocking the breath from him. After a couple minutes the body was hauled off and he found Jaisia leaning over him.

"Legolas, are you all right?" Jaisia asked. "Please answer me."

Legolas unfortunately didn't have the breath to answer, so he just nodded in reply and tried to get up then staggered.

Jaisia caught him before he fell on his face. "You are hurt. You better let Kai look at you," she said.

Legolas took a deep breath. "I am fine, just tired, hungry and thirsty. I have not eaten or drank since he took me," he said.

"Why did you not say so?" Jaisia scolded. She handed him a water skin. "Drink some right now."

"Not to much or you will make yourself sick," Kai warned.

Legolas couldn't keep from laughing. "You sound just like Aragorn," he remarked. He drank some water then handed the skin back. "We should get out of here. He said he was with others and they would be joining him."

"Then get onto my back and we will go home," Jaisia said.

Legolas gladly did so and the Centaurs galloped off, but they didn't realize that someone had been watching them the whole time and the watcher wasn't friendly.

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