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Chapter 20--Victorious
Drizzt had never felt so vulnerable in his life, surrounded by enemies and trapped without a weapon. He had only one advantage and he resolved to use it. Hurrying over to the lantern he blew it out then waited near the door.
Weapons clashed above and voices screamed war cries or curses, screams from the wounded and dying split the air as well. Drizzt waited, he hoped Shauna's crew would win, better to deal with the enemy he knew then the one he did not.
Finally it seemed like the fight was over. Drizzt waited--listening tensely.
"Throw those corpses overboard and sluice the blood off the deck then we move on!" Shauna ordered.
Drizzt let out a little sigh. He went over to a chair and sat down to wait. It was nearly three hours when he heard a key turn in the lock and the door opened.
Shauna paused, staring warily into the dark room. Drow are known to be deadly assassins, she thought nervously. She started when she saw a pair of glowing eyes.
"Nervous? You should be, lady," Drizzt said.
Cursing, Shauna walked into the room and relit the lantern then glared at Drizzt. "Do you find that amusing?" she demanded.
Drizzt blinked, allowing his eyes to adjust. "Truthfully, yes. So you won the fight," he remarked.
"Of course, scum like that is no match for my crew," Shauna said. She walked over to a trunk and began changing her clothes with a complete lack of shame.
Drizzt refused to let her fluster him. He didn't turn away from her or react. "So has my fate been decided?" he asked coolly.
"Actually yes, but we'll discuss it when I'm ready, not before," Shauna said, closing the trunk. She was finished dressing.
Drizzt frowned. "When you're ready?" he asked sharply.
"Yes, you're a prisoner, not a member of the crew. I really don't have to tell you anything," Shauna said. "Get some sleep, I must return to the deck. Leave the lantern lit." Shauna left and locked the door behind her. She went over to the railing and stood looking out over the water.
Her first mate, Erik, came over to her. "Are you sure it's wise to keep that Drow here? He's to well known and could cause trouble," he said.
"No way to change that, little brother, he knows to much," Shauna said.
"What he knows won't change no matter how long he's a prisoner. You'll have to kill him sooner or later to keep the secret safe," Erik warned.
"He's cute, maybe I'll keep him," Shauna grinned.
Erik shook his head. "He's a warrior, he'll force you to kill him rather then be enslaved. I know the type and he's definitely one of them," he said.
Shauna refused to answer him. She gazed out to sea.
"It's your choice, I just hope you make a wise decision," Erik said and walked away.
Shauna went to find a certain item. She and the Drow had unfinished business. She found she was rather looking forward to it. When Shauna returned to the cabin Drizzt was still awake. "I thought you would be asleep by now," she said.
"I can decide my own bedtime, thank you," Drizzt said then he saw what she was carrying and his eyes narrowed, glittering dangerously. "I told you that I will not submit to that," he growled. He stood up quickly, preparing himself for what was to come.
Shauna dumped the chain to the floor with a loud clatter. "Prisoners have no say in anything that happens. It's my choice, you will submit," she said confidently. "Now we will pick up from where we left off before we were rudely interrupted." She took something off her belt before moving slowly towards him.
Drizzt realized what it was right away. "Do you plan to use that whip on me?" he snapped.
"Not exactly, that would hurt you then I'd have to go through the hassle of tending you. There are other ways to use a whip as I'm sure you know," Shauna said. She cracked the whip once then snapped it towards him suddenly……
Get Ready To Rumble!! Oh, sorry…..R/R please!!!