Oops, sorry, Silverbane..guess it's poetic license again! Thanks for pointing out that though! Enjoy everyone!
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Chapter 33--Reunion
Tarion drew his sword at the sight of the large panther. He felt Kylia tense behind him.
Shandra had reached for her sword as well then hesitated, seeing something unusual about the panther. "Wait, there's something around its neck," she said. She dismounted and walked towards the cat.
"Shandra! Are you mad? Get back!" Tarion hissed.
Shandra ignored him. She stopped in front of the panther and warily reached out. She could see what it was and it shocked her. She took it off the panther and the animal didn't react or attack. "This is Drizzt's holy symbol. How did you get it?" she asked. She looked at the panther and their eyes met. She was shocked to see the intelligence in the animal's eyes, almost a Human intelligence.
The panther bounded away about twenty feet then looked back and growled.
Shandra hurried back to Titan. She wants us to follow her. She knows where Drizzt is," she said, mounting hurriedly.
"Huh? How…" Tarion began.
"Forget explanations. Let's go!" Shandra said.
The panther bounded off and Shandra urged Titan after her. Tarion shook his head, but followed at Titan's heels.
*Meanwhile*
Drizzt regained consciousness slowly. Once he was completely awake he looked to be sure Glenna hadn't escaped. He was glad to see she was still secure. She was awake and glaring at him balefully. Drizzt ignored her and tried to get to his feet again and fell. Cursing, he crawled to the table and pulled himself up with its support. Pins and needles shot through his legs and arms as feeling returned. He gritted his teeth to keep from screaming and rode it out. Finally it was over. Drizzt slumped against the table, breath coming in harsh gasps. His breathing had just slowed when he realized how hungry and thirsty he was. He walked towards the door and left the room. Surely there would be food here somewhere. He started to walk past the door next to the room when he paused. He remembered that a test was to be done he wondered what. He opened the door and looked inside.
A large table with shackles built into it sat in the center and next to it was a table covered with surgeon tools. Drizzt felt bile rise in his throat. They planned to cut me open, thank Mielikki I escaped when I did, he thought.
Suddenly there was a loud crash as a door opened and Drizzt could hear running footsteps. He whirled towards the sound, realizing he was unarmed.
"Drizzt! It's us!" a woman called. "Where are you?!"
Drizzt was relieved to hear Shandra's voice. "Down here!" he called. He closed the door and leaned against the wall.
Shandra rushed around the corner with Guenhwyvar and saw him. She immediately hurried to his side. "Are you alright? Did they hurt you?" she asked. "Where are they?"
"Slow down," Drizzt protested. "Yes, I'm alright, no, I'm not badly hurt and the man is dead the woman is in the next room, bound and gagged."
Shandra hardly heard it all. She had noticed the bloody bandages around Drizzt's left hand. She seized his wrist and raised his hand for a closer look. "Tyr's Blood! She cut off one of your fingers!" she said.
"It'll be fine. She said she cast something on it so it would regrow, but I think it will take awhile," Drizzt said.
Tarion came up. "You look terrible," he said.
"Thanks a lot," Drizzt retorted, but he wasn't angry.
"The woman is in the room next to you. Get her, she is under arrest," Shandra said. "Where's Kylia?"
"She's waiting by the door," Tarion said and went into the room.
"My things are in there as well," Drizzt said. Suddenly he was exhausted all over again.
"I'll get them. Perhaps we should rest here. You're in no shape to travel," Shandra said.
"I'd crawl all the way back to Icewind Dale before I stayed here," Drizzt said.
Shandra nodded. Soon they had everything and headed towards the door where Kylia was waiting. When they were close enough for Drizzt could see what Kylia was Shandra felt him go as tense as a bowstring. She realized that she had forgotten to warn Drizzt….
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So now we'll see how Drizzt will react to Kylia and if he can accept her….R/R please!