Hi everyone, thanks for reviewing…. This story is coming close to the end. Thanks to DragonEyeZ who helped me with ideas and fine-tuning these last few chapters…Telepathy in *blah*.

Chapter 36--Destiny

Rogue was faster then a horse and soon they entered Bryn Shander. Drizzt was shocked and dismayed by the damage and many dead. "Goddess! I hope there's some left to save," he breathed.

*There is and the other cities will be saved as well. Are you afraid? * Rogue asked.

"Yes," Drizzt admitted.

*There's no shame in that. She will be with you, * Rogue said.

"I just regret what I'm leaving behind," Drizzt said. A lesser demon lunged at Drizzt only to run into a hidden wall. "What.."

*The Lady protects you. We must go to the center of the city and then it will be time, * Rogue said. The unicorn headed that way.

*Meanwhile*

The others had reached the safety of the mine and told Bruenor what was going on. Bruenor ordered his warriors to get ready though some would stay to guard the mines.

"I'll go now and see what is happening," Cadderly said.

"I be goin' with ye," Catti-brie said.

"Cat…" Wulfgar began.

"Don't ye Cat me. It be me husband that's in danger and I'm goin'," Catti-brie snapped.

Cadderly nodded. "You have the right. The spell will let me take four others besides Danica and myself. Those four should be his family," he said.

Delly took a deep breath and took Zak from Catti-brie. "I will stay here with the children. I'm not a fighter and I would only get in the way," she said.

"Then we will go as soon as all of you are ready," Cadderly said.

Everyone gathered their weapons and gathered around Cadderly then he did the spell. They appeared in the town square and saw Drizzt calmly sitting on Rogue's back in the center. He was surrounded by snarling, hissing demons, but none moved to attack.

Catti--brie reached for her bow. "Drizzt!" she called. "Please get away from there! They'll kill you!"

Cadderly stopped her. "Don't attack or you'll bring the horde down on us. Do you want Drizzt to have to see his family torn apart? There are too many to fight," he said.

We can't be just standin' here when the Drow be in danger!" Bruenor agreed.

"You must not interfere, please trust Drizzt like you always have. He knows what he is doing," Cadderly said.

Catti-brie and Bruenor reluctantly stopped. They knew Cadderly was right. "Why aren't they attacking?" Catti-brie asked.

Drizzt heard Catti-brie call his name, but he didn't look at her. He knew all of them were there, but he couldn't be distracted. "You don't belong here, beasts. Leave now or I'll force you too," he said. His voice was louder then it should be and he figured that was Mielikki's doing too. He was surprised when the demons actually backed off a little.

Errutu pushed through the demons to stand in front of him. "You? A lone Drow? Force us to leave?" he sneered.

"Either you leave or be destroyed," Drizzt said confidently. He knew then that Mielikki was truly with him and he knew now what he had to do.

"I'll rip your heart from your chest and eat it before your dying eyes, Drow!" Errutu snarled and grabbed for him. The stench of burning flesh filled the air and the demon howled and snatched his hand back. The flesh was scorched and blistered.

"Last chance, Errutu…Leave and take your lackeys or suffer the consequences," Drizzt said. His voice was eerily calm for someone who was facing a horde of demons.

"Not until you are dead and all the other Humans with you!" Errutu snarled.

"You were given fair warning," Drizzt said. "Your fate is on your own head, Errutu."

*It's time, ranger of Mielikki. Speak the words I have given you from the Lady, * Rogue said.

Drizzt took a deep breath. Courage, Do'Urden, he thought. "Lady of the forest, I offer myself as a living conduit for nature's final strike!" Drizzt cried. He felt a surge of power go through him. Suddenly there was a blinding flash of green light…

Whoohoo! What a cliffhanger!! R/R everyone!!!