Sorry about restressing you, Gordon (is that a word? Who cares, I likes it!) Now we meet the new member of the family!
Chapter 11--Little One
Drizzt went up to their bedroom and opened the door. The room was dimly lit, but he could see Catti-brie propped up in bed, smiling down at the bundle in her arms.
Catti-brie looked up and smiled warmly. "Don't be standin' there, come meet our son," she said. "I be tellin' ye it'd be a boy," she said.
Drizzt came over to the bed and sat down on the edge. He leaned over to look then stared. The infant's skin wasn't as dark as his, but was still very dark. He was startled by the baby's hair. It wasn't completely white or red. Stands of white and red were mixed together.
"Isn't he beautiful?" Catti-brie asked proudly.
"Yes, he is," Drizzt said. He reached out and touched the baby's cheek gently with his fingertips. The baby's eyes opened at the touch and Drizzt sucked in his breath when he gazed into purple eyes identical to his own.
Catti-brie laughed at the look on his face. "See? I was right on all counts," she said. "I have already chosen a name for him," she said softly.
Drizzt looked up. "And what name would that be?" he asked.
"Zaknafein, I think he should bear his grandda's name," Catti-brie said, watching Drizzt's eyes. She saw the surprise and faint sorrow in them.
"He would have liked that," Drizzt said softly. He returned his attention to the baby and was caught off guard when Catti-brie put Zak into his arms. "Cat…" he began.
"Here, ye hold him like this," Catti-brie said, getting his arms properly arranged. She ignored his protests then sat back.
Drizzt looked into Zak's eyes to see him staring at him. "Drez, kyei innu," he said softly in Drow.
Catti-brie sat back and watched her husband and son bond; at last their family was complete. She could see the tenderness and protectiveness in Drizzt's eyes. "Does Zaknafein mean something in Drow?" she asked.
"Yes, several things actually," Drizzt said.
"Tell me what meaning he used," Catti-brie said.
"Shadow singer," Drizzt said.
"Shadow singer, I like that," Catti-brie mused, "and yours?"
"Unyielding hunter," Drizzt said.
"I like that too," Catti-brie said.
"He's so tiny," Drizzt said.
"Suren he didn't be feelin' tiny when I be havin' him," Catti-brie said then yawned. "I be sleepy. Ye should be takin' him to meet the rest of his family while I rest."
"I will, sleep well," Drizzt said. He kissed her on the forehead and left the room. Everyone looked up when Drizzt entered.
Bruenor stood. "Well, Drow, come down to me level so I can be seein' me grandchild," he said.
Drizzt smiled. "You have a grandson," he said and knelt.
Bruenor studied the baby. "He be a handsome one. No doubtin' who be his da," he said, "and he don't be striped."
"He don't be havin' a red beard either," Drizzt retorted.
"No one be perfect," Bruenor snorted.
The Drow and Dwarf exchanged smiles, remembering the long ago conversation they had when they had been reunited with Wulfgar and learned about Delly.
Everyone moved closer to admire the baby, including Sabrae
"He is beautiful, Drizzt. What's his name?" Regis asked.
"Zaknafein," Drizzt said.
"Your father's name," Wulfgar said softly. He touched Drizzt's arm.
Sabrae touched the baby's head. "May Ellistraee bless you, little one," she said then excused herself.
The rather odd family were together, sharing the joy of the new father for a long time…..
I made up the Drow words, except the name translations. Hope it wasn't jerky. I tried to make it not be! So what'd you think? R/R please!!!
Translation: Drez Kyei Innu--Hello little one
