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Chapter 6--Tundra Trouble

Arian was glad to be out of the city and out of his father's reach. He glanced over at his new mentor, noting he had pulled up the cowl of his cloak. "Are you all right, sir? He asked.

"I'm fine, the sun is just to bright, that's all," Drizzt replied. "And one thing, don't call me sir, I have a name and you can use it."

"Yes s--I mean Drizzt," Arian said.

Drizzt chuckled softly.

"What? What's the matter?" Arian asked.

"Nothing's wrong, it's just that's the first time anyone has said my name right on the first try, it's not common," Drizzt said.

Arian laughed. "That must be frustrating!" he said.

Drizzt froze suddenly. "Arian, get out your weapon--QUICK!!!" he hissed.

Arian's mirth died in his throat and he grabbed for his sword. His horse whinnied and reared as a huge creature reared up in front of it. It was a yeti! The bear like creature was still clad in its summer coat of brown fur that would turn white in the winter, which was why it could hide so well in either season.

The beast lashed out with its claws faster then Arian could blink, ripping out the horse's throat. It screamed once and fell. Arian managed to jump clear, but he slipped and fell. The yeti let out a victorious roar and lunged, only to stop short when something landed on its back.

Arian was sure his mentor would be torn apart, but then he realized that the Drow knew exactly what he was doing. The yeti couldn't reach behind its back far enough to get a hold of him.

Drizzt held on with one hand then plunged Twinkle into the beast's back with all his strength. It screamed horribly then crashed to the ground--dead. Drizzt was flung off and went tumbling.

Arian hurried to the Drow's side as he picked himself up. "Are you hurt?" he asked then he realized Drizzt was laughing. "I don't see anything funny! You could have been killed!!"

Drizzt just laughed harder. "But I wasn't--damned beasts. They are getting to be a nuisance," he said. "Bruenor, Wulfgar and I may have to go on a yeti hunt and try to get them thinned out a bit." He studied Arian, suddenly serious. "The risk of being killed is the hazard of a warrior's or a ranger's life. If you don't want to be killed then this isn't the life you want to lead and you should not follow this course. You should return to your father."

Arian frowned thoughtfully then shook his head. "No. I don't want to go back, I'm staying," he said and went to get his things off his slain horse. They doubled up on Rogue and continued on to Lonelywood.

They arrived just before dusk. They dropped Rogue off at the stable then walked towards the house. Arian was a little nervous. "Are you sure this will be all right with your wife?" he asked. "I don't want to start trouble."

"She'll yell at me if it isn't, not you--but I'm sure it will be fine," Drizzt said. They came to the house and Drizzt opened the door and they went inside. "Catti-brie?!" I'm back!" Drizzt called.

Catti-brie hurried into the kitchen and flung her arms around him in an exuberant hug. "I missed ye," she said.

"I missed you too," Drizzt said, hugging her back before they parted. "Catti-brie, this is my new apprentice Arian."

"Pleased to meet you, my lady," Arian said and bowed.

"Me pleasure as well," Catti-brie said.

**Meanwhile**

Alain stormed into the inn and stalked up to his room. He began packing his clothes. He was still seething over his son's betrayal and the Drow's refusal to do, as he had demanded. I have powerful contacts, Drow. You'll rue the day you defied me, he thought. ….

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