Chapter 8--A Lesson
Drizzt let Arian run laps until he could see the young Human was tiring. "That's enough, Arian!" he called.
Arian stopped in front of Drizzt and hunched over panting. "What do we do next?" he gasped.
"You get cleaned up and we have our next lesson tomorrow morning," Drizzt said casually.
"But you said it would be a long day!" Arian protested. "What about some sword play?"
"A warrior needs endurance as well as skill, we've started on the first and the second will come in time," Drizzt said.
"What about strength?" Arian asked as Drizzt started to walk off.
"Ask Wulfgar about the importance of strength," Drizzt said and kept going.
Arian stared after the Drow until he was out of sight. Arian considered his new mentor's words as he got cleaned up and changed clothes. He decided to do what he'd said. Arian went next door and knocked.
"Uncle Drizzt!!!" Colson cried as she opened the door. "Oh, hello."
"Hello, Colson, may I speak to Wulfgar?" Arian asked.
"I'll get him, you can come in," Colson said. She closed the door after Arian was inside. "Wait right here." She raced off.
Soon Wulfgar entered the room. "Hello, Arian, what can I do for you?" he asked.
"Drizzt told me to ask you about strength's importance," Arian said.
Wulfgar laughed heartily. "Sit down and I'll tell you," he said.
Arian was curious now, he sat down and waited.
Wulfgar sat down and started to tell Arian everything.
"You were part of the barbarian horde that attacked this place?" Arian asked.
"Yes, Bruenor spared my life in return for five years and a day of servitude. I grew to respect even like him. One day he took me to someone who was to train me. That someone was Drizzt, I wasn't pleased, to me Drow were dogs without true courage or warrior's hearts that used magic," Wulfgar said. "I learned better, in less then two minutes I was sprawled in the dust at his feet, weaponless. He taught me much, but always treated me with the utmost respect. He is my mentor, my friend and as far as I'm concerned my brother. He'll teach you well if you listen. As for your question, without skill strength does no good. A strong man that has no skill will lose to one not so strong but more skilled," Wulfgar said.
Arian considered Wulfgar's words for a long moment then stood. "I understand now, thank you for your time, Wulfgar," he said and left.
Drizzt looked up when his new student entered the kitchen. "So did Wulfgar answer your question?" he asked.
"Yes, so what are we doing now?" Arian asked.
"You may do what you wish, I must walk my wife to the midwife so she may check on the progress of the baby," Drizzt said.
Catti-brie entered the kitchen. "I'm ready to go now, Drizzt," she said.
Drizzt stood and helped his wife put on her cloak before putting on his own. They walked arm and arm out of the house, leaving Arian alone.
Liana, the midwife, ushered them into the house when she answered Drizzt's knock. "You wait here, Master Do'Urden, come into the other room with me, Lady Do'Urden and we'll make sure this little one is doing well," she said. She hurried Catti-brie into the other room. "So how are you feeling, dear?" Liana asked.
"Fine," Catti-brie said.
"Not sick in the mornings anymore?" Liana asked.
"No, I haven't been sick for a month," Catti-brie said.
"That's very good, been drinking lots of milk like I told you?" Liana asked.
"Oh, yes, Drizzt makes very sure of that," Catti-brie said laughing. "But that's all right. I kind of like it when he pampers me."
Liana carefully examined her before nodding. "You look fine, come back at this time next month, all right?" she asked.
"Of course," Catti-brie said. After they said their goodbyes they strolled off up the street, enjoying the unusually warm day…
Hope that was okay all!!! R/R please!!