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Chapter 29: Homeward Bound
Jaisia was stunned that she was awake. The last thing she remembered was passing out, exhausted, starved and parched with thirst. "Legolas!" she cried. She rolled to her stomach and looked around wildly.
"Calm down, Lady Jaisia. Legolas is unharmed. He is weak, but he will be fine," a man said.
Jaisia frowned as she studied the man. "You know us. How? Who are you?" she asked.
"I am Captain Merrin. I have been in Minas Tireth many times with both passengers and goods. Fear not, you are going home. You should eat and drink then rest," he said.
"Can I see Legolas?" Jaisia asked, fighting to stay awake. "I am worried about him."
"Do not worry, lady. He is fine and deep in a healing sleep, I believe that is what it is called," Merrin said.
"That is right and I am glad. I will sleep, but I would like to see him when I wake," Jaisia said.
"I can arrange that, lady. Sleep now, you and Prince Legolas are safe and on your way home," Merrin said.
"Thank you, captain," Jaisia said. She closed her eyes and drifted back to sleep.
Six hours later, after a hearty meal and plenty of water, Jaisia felt much better. She followed Merrin to the cabin where Legolas slept.
Legolas was awake and smiled at her. "It seems our luck did not desert us yet," he said.
"You are right about that. We were very lucky," Jaisia agreed, taking Leola's hand and giving it a gentle squeeze.
Legolas returned the affectionate gesture then looked at Merrin. "I wanted to thank you again, captain. Jaisia and I owe you our lives," he said.
"Indeed we do and my thanks as well," Jaisia added.
"You are both very welcome, excuse me," Merrin said. He left the cabin.
A month later Aragorn sat in his study wearily working through the usual stack of paperwork when Arwen came in. "Elessar! We received a message from the dock from s Captain Merrin. He found Legolas and Jaisia! They are alive!" she cried.
Aragorn stood up fast, sending papers flying to the floor. He never noticed as he and Arwen rushed from the room. "What about the remainder of Jaisia's tribe?" Aragorn asked as they hurried to the dock.
"I sent a servant with a message," Arwen said
The reunion wad filled with joy, but sorrow ad well. Only half Jaisia's clan had survived.
Jaisia wept bitterly when she was told about Tyon's suicide, but she was relieved to find her mother, brother and nephews had survived.
Legolas was sure his adopted Centaur family's relieved hugs would do more damage then the entire ordeal at sea. He was to glad to be back to argue.
Much had been lost, but for now everything seemed a little better and the future a little brighter.
The End
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