A/N--I am so glad everyone is enjoying this so much! It's rapidly becoming my favorite story. Don't worry, Silver Wolf! Your question will be answered!
Chapter 28--To Save a Comrade
They stopped when it was to dark to continue then set up camp for the night. Tarion gathered firewood and Shandra cooked dinner. They were silent as they ate.
"Shandra, I want to ask you something," Tarion said.
"What is it?" Shandra asked.
"What about the Drow interest you so?" Tarion asked. "His race is our kind's most deadly enemy."
"There's no evil in him. I sense that and I guess he intrigues me. He appears to be nothing but a simple ranger, but that day in the dining hall he moved with as much dignity as an Elven Lord. I want to learn more about him," Shandra said.
"How do you think our people would react to you traveling with a Drow? You could be deemed a traitor, banished!" Tarion protested. "Your father is captain of our Lord's guard. You risk shaming him as well.
Shandra glared. "Leave my family out of this. It has nothing to do with them. Would you have me abandon Drizzt? I cannot do that, especially after Tyr's vision. He spoke to me, warned me and told me to find him. I intend to do so. If you came only to try to talk me into leaving Drizzt to his fate then you might as well leave now," she said.
Tarion sighed. "No, I'll help you, but please just consider what I've said. You should separate and go separate ways after this. I love you, Shandra, no matter how you feel for me and I don't want you to destroy your life over a Drow," he said.
Shandra stood. "I'll take first watch," she said and stalked off.
Tarion sighed in discouragement. It hadn't went well, but he would continue to attempt to convince her of her folly.
Shandra found a good place to keep watch, but she was upset. She wondered why Tarion insisted on trying to change her mind about Drizzt and their own relationship. She had once thought she loved him, but in time had realized she didn't. Unfortunately it seemed Tarion was unwilling to accept her decision to end their relationship. I have spent to much time in cities. Perhaps it is time to return to my travels. I'll go alone or with Drizzt if he has forgiven me. I think he would make a fine companion, she thought. Having a tentative plan helped calm her down, but of course it depended if she could get to him in time. No, not if, I will get to him, she told herself sternly.
*Meanwhile*
Drizzt tensed as the door opened again and the two Humans entered. Both carried as assortment of equipment. Drizzt didn't like the looks of half of it. He tugged once again at the straps that bound him to the table, but like before they refused to give.
Glenna choose a slim dagger and a vial and moved to his side. "Relax, it'll be easier," she said.
"For me or for you?" Drizzt snapped.
Glenna shrugged. "For both of us, I suppose," she said. She cut off a lock of his hair and passed it to Uric. "Now I just need a bit of your blood," she muttered.
Uric moved to Drizzt's side and freed Drizzt's left wrist then moved it off the edge of the table. Drizzt resisted, but he was much stronger then he looked and held him easily.
Glenna cut a deep gash into Drizzt's palm and caught the blood in the bowl then set it aside. She wrapped the wound with a clean cloth. "Alright, Uric, redo the bonds," she said. She walked over to where the lab equipment was.
Uric strapped Drizzt's wrist down again securely then followed her. They talked quietly, but urgently to each other. Drizzt could hear every word, but most of it was unfamiliar to him because of the terms they used.
Glenna and Uric returned to the table. Glenna was carrying a vial. "You must drink this," she said.
Drizzt gave her a completely insincere smile. "Not without a fight," he said coldly.
Glenna sighed and gestured to Uric who moved purposely towards him….
A/N--Arghhh! The plot bunnies are loose! Run for it! R/R please!! It soothes them!