Sorry about the delay, had a lot of storms go through with lightening and things in real life that got in the way, but here's the next part….
Chapter 23--Dark Angel
The young boy entered the bar and looked around for the person he was to give the message too. Finally he spotted someone he thought might be it and went over. "Are you Anise?" he asked.
The woman looked up from her drink. "I am," she said.
"Then this is for you," the boy said, offering the note.
The woman took it and handed him a silver coin. "Thank you," she said.
The boy grinned. "Thank you, my lady," he said and hurried off.
Anise opened the message and read it. So he needs my services once again, hopefully this time it will be a worthy soul. That fool of a noble was simple, she thought. She stood and left money for her drink then left the inn.
Adain heard someone knock and opened the door. "Good, you're here, come in, Angel," he said. He closed the door once she did.
"So what sort of job do you have for me?" Angel asked. She would not use the name Anise here.
"I want you to kill, Drizzt Do'Urden," Adain said.
Angel brow rose. "That's a risky task," she remarked.
"Does that mean you refuse?" Adain demanded.
"No, it means it will be expensive," Angel retorted.
"How expensive?" Adain demanded.
"Two thousand in gold," Angel said.
"Two thousand!" Adain exclaimed, "are you mad?!"
"This isn't some weak-willed noble you're asking me to kill. Do'Urden is well known by many and has powerful friends. He is also a deadly and skilled swordsman," Angel snapped. "I won't haggle, accept my price or don't. It doesn't matter to me."
Adain muttered a few curses, turning his back to her. After a while he turned back to her. "Very well, I accept your terms. Kill him," he said.
Angel smirked. "A pleasure doing business with you," she said and left. A challenge at last, how ironic this is. You warred with my father, now you will war with the daughter, she thought.
Twenty minutes later Angel was standing in front of the Do'Urden house. She walked casually to the door and knocked loudly. After a long wait no one answered. Glancing around, she saw the coast was clear. Picking the lock, she went inside, closing and relocking the door behind her. She liked to know about her more worthy targets before she struck.
*Meanwhile*
Bruenor was very pleased to see Catti-brie and the others when they arrived. "Suren it be good to see ye again, Danica and Cadderly. Where be the Bouldershoulders?" he asked.
"I'm afraid they couldn't come, but they send their greetings, Pikel went to a gathering and Ivan went with him," Cadderly said.
"Ah well and where be that fool Drow?" Bruenor asked Catti-brie.
"In Bryn Shander, giving his report," Catti-brie said. "The trainees should be here in a couple more days."
"Damn, don't matter, ye can give him the news later. Stumpet has agreed to be my Queen. We are to be wed in the spring," Bruenor said.
"That's wonderful, congratulations da!" Catti-brie said and hugged him.
"Ours as well, sire," Cadderly said.
"No titles, here, let me take the Drow-ling," Bruenor said. "Come, we'll go somewhere more comfortable to talk."
Catti-brie handed Zaknafein to him and they followed him deeper into the complex. They settled in Bruenor's chamber and Stumpet joined them shortly after they got settled.
Catti-brie rose and hugged her. "I'm so happy for you both, Stumpet. I know you'll be happy," she said.
"Thank you, Cat. I admit I was a bit concerned about yer reaction, but I can see I didn't be havin' too," Stumpet said.
"Oh no, I'm glad da found someone. Everyone will be, tell me about the weddin' plans," Catti-brie said. She sat down again.
"We're telling' Wulfgar and Delly tonight at a feast. We would like ye and Drizzt to be here," Stumpet said.
"We'll be here, Drizzt will be back by then," Catti-brie said. They talked about the pleasant things ahead, not knowing about the shadows that were building…
There it is, I bet you know who Angel's father is….R/R please!!!!
