Here it be, another chapter for my few but loyal followers of my Centaurs, bless ya!
Chapter 24-Resolution
Barely able to see through his tears, Rynn stumbled blindly into the small cubby where he slept. He collapsed onto his thin straw pallet. It was a long time before he was able to calm down. He rolled over on his back and stared up at the ceiling.
The Centaur's words echoed in his mind. Free, he hadn't been free since he was five. Another memory filled his memory and it wasn't pleasant. He saw one of Xavier's men slit his grandparents' throats. He remembered screaming for them as he was carried off over one's shoulder. He shivered and drew the thin blanket over him, even though it didn't help.
Meanwhile
Jaisia stared at the entrance to the hold for a long time. She hated putting that poor child into such a position, but they had to escape before it was too late.
Legolas was not happy about the position he was in either. He was as trapped in this cabin as he had been when he had been chained in the hold.
(Jaisia?) he called.
(Legolas! Are you hurt?) Jaisia asked.
(I am fine. How about you?) Legolas asked.
(Fine, I am trying to coax a young slave to help us, but he is afraid) Jaisia said.
(Would that slave be a young boy?) Legolas asked.
(Yes, have you seen him?) Jaisia asked.
(He brought my food. His name is Rynn) Legolas said.
Rynn cried out as he was woken by a kick. He had fallen asleep without meaning too.
"Get up, slave brat and get yourself to the galley. There is dishes to be done and after that the floor needs scrubbing," Xavier ordered. "Move or I will take a strap to you."
Yes, sir, I am sorry. I will get to it right away," Rynn said. He scurried off, trying to ignore the ache in his ribs where he had been kicked. At the same time he knew he had made his decision.
Late that night Jaisia was woken by someone shaking her urgently. She opened her eyes. "Wha'" she began.
A strong, but delicate hand covered her mouth. (It is me, Jaisia,) Legolas said.
(How did you get out?" Jaisia asked, eyebrow raised questioningly.
Legolas removed his hand and stepped aside allowing Jaisia to see the boy who was holding a ring of keys. Taking the ring, Legolas freed Jaisia from her chains. "Let us explain what is going on to the others then we can see how many are willing to help us fight the slavers," he said.
"I think we will have plenty of volunteers," Jaisia said with a smirk as she stood and stretched. She noticed the boy staring at her wide-eyed. "Rynn, what is wrong?" she asked.
"I did not realize how tall you were and….wait, how did you know my name?" Rynn asked.
"Never mind that for now," Jaisia said. She joined Legolas as he freed the last prisoner.
It was getting a little loud as newly freed captives began to move around and talk among themselves. "Shush! If you draw attention we will all be back in chains. Here is what we propose we do," she hissed, glaring at them warningly.
Slowly the captives went silent and began to listen intently to what Jaisia was saying.
There's going to be a rebellion! R/R please!