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Chapter 14--Uneven Battle
The men returned all to soon carrying three odd pole arms. Each was topped with a clamp that reminded Drizzt of a crab's claw, but the edges were smooth, not jagged. The weapon stood about six feet tall and the pole was metal instead of wood so it couldn't be cut. Shauna took one of them then turned to him. "Interesting, aren't they? I bought them in a distant port, they're called man catchers which clearly explains their purpose," she said. The three of them spread out, preparing to strike.
Drizzt glanced from one to the other, tense and ready to dodge, but the two men struck together, Shauna struck an instant after. Drizzt managed to parry the first two, but the third one struck his throat then clamped shut.
"I have you, drow," Shauna said triumphantly then yanked hard.
Drizzt was dragged from the rocks despite his attempts to hold his ground then he was shoved hard backwards. His back slammed hard into a large rock, driving the breath from his lungs in a rush.
"Drop the blades, drow or I'll snap your neck," Shauna threatened, twisting the weapon a little as a warning.
Drizzt knew he had no choice. He allowed the scimitars to drop to the ground.
"That's better, I knew you could be reasonable," Shauna said with a smirk. She backed up, pulling Drizzt forward away from the scimitars. "Erik, get the blades," she ordered. "On your knees, drow."
Drizzt eyes sparked with anger, but he obeyed. This is bad and it will be worse, especially if they recognize me as one of the Sea Sprite's former crew when I helped Captain Deudermont hunt pirates, he thought.
"Very good, you may live a little longer, check to make sure he has no more weapons," she ordered.
His daggers were found and removed then Guenhwyvar's statuette was pulled from his pouch. "That's all Captain," the man said. He handed the statuette to her.
Drizzt forced himself not to react so she wouldn't think the statuette was of any importance. He feared she would toss it over the rocks into the cove; if she did it would be lost forever
Shauna dropped it into her belt pouch, much to Drizzt's relief. "Bind his hands," she ordered.
Drizzt suppressed a hiss of pain as his arms were yanked back roughly and his wrists were tied. He glared up at Shauna, not bothering to hide his hatred.
Shauna just laughed and pulled something on the pole arm, which made the clamp open. She handed it to one of the men. "Finish unloading the ship, I'll take care of our reluctant guest," she ordered. She pulled Drizzt to his feet and dragged him over to the boat. They rode out to the ship with a group of crewmen who were going to start unloading.
Drizzt eyed the rope ladder, wondering how in the nine hell's she expected him to get up there with his hands bound. His silent question was answered when she tossed him over her shoulder. He tensed, instinctively preparing to struggle.
"Don't or you might be going swimming," Shauna warned and felt him relax. She climbed the ladder easily despite the added weight. Once they were on deck she set Drizzt on his feet and took a hold of his arm. "Come along, we're going to my cabin and have a little talk about your future," she said. When they entered the cabin she closed the door and locked it then looked him over intently. "Purple eyes," she muttered then suddenly she smiled. "Well, pleased to meet you in person, Drizzt Do'Urden," she said….
She knows who he is!!! That's very bad, well--got to get ready to go Christmas shopping!! R/R please!!!!