Sorry, I know this was supposed to be up Monday, but I didn't like the chapter, so I deleted it and started over. I think this will be better…
Chapter 12-- Frustration
Drizzt was glad when Lana finally left his side to go talk to Delly. He had nothing against the girl, but she hovered over him like a mother hen and it bothered him. He could have screamed in frustration when Wulfgar took her place.
"How are you holding up?" He asked.
"I'm fine, don't worry about me, Wulfgar. I've taken worse wounds then this and survived," Drizzt said.
"I know, but if you need help or rest please say so. There's no shame in it," Wulfgar said.
Drizzt knew he was taking out his annoyance on his friends and he felt bad about it. "I will and I'm sorry for my behavior," he said.
"We all understand. No warrior likes to feel vulnerable or like a burden," Wulfgar said, "let us watch over you like you've watched over us so many times. Alright, Drizzt?" He asked.
"Yes, thank you," Drizzt said.
"So do you mind company besides Lana?" Wulfgar asked.
"Company, not a nurse, would be welcome," Drizzt said.
Wulfgar grinned and fell in step with him, shortening his strides, so Drizzt could keep up.
Laughter from Drizzt and Wulfgar made Catti-brie look over her shoulder at them and smile. Suren it be good to have the old Wulfgar back. Delly and Colson are good for ye, she thought.
Drizzt was enjoying the talk with Wulfgar very much. It had been awhile. Suddenly a noise got his attention. "Ambush!" he shouted just as fifteen Orcs burst from cover and charged them.
"Delly, Lana! Come back here with Drizzt, so I can protect all of you!" Wulfgar shouted.
Delly and Lana hurried over and the fight was on.
Catti-brie brought four Orcs down before they were too close. She dropped her bow and drew her sword instead.
Wulfgar stayed where he was swatting away any Orcs that came close, singing to Tempus as he fought.
A noise warned Drizzt and he spun to see an Orc coming at them from behind. He stepped between the women instinctively, even though he couldn't use his hands.
Laughing, the Orc lunged at him, weapon raised high to strike.
Drizzt avoided its strikes, trying to keep it busy until Wulfgar could get it.
Wulfgar, however, had all he could handle.
The Orc howled suddenly in rage as Lana leaped onto his back. "Leave him alone!" she shouted. She began hitting the Orc as hard as she could.
Drizzt was shocked at her bravery or foolishness. He knew she wouldn't be able to bring it down like that. She was distracting it though, and that was good.
Snarling, the Orc managed to fling Lana off then it made a mistake. He turned its back to Drizzt. Assuming he was no threat, probably because of his splinted hands.
Drizzt decided to put that theory out of the Orc's mind. He kicked it in the arse with all his might.
The Orc howled and whirled on Drizzt. It punched him in the face and knocked Drizzt sprawling then brought up its sword.
Time slowed for Drizzt. He was sure he was going to die and it was a terrible way to go.
Suddenly there was a loud thud and the Orc's eyes rolled back in its head. It crumpled to the ground.
When it fell Drizzt could see Lana behind it, clutching a tree branch. "Nice shot," he said.
Lana smiled weakly and dropped the branch.
Whittled down to seven by the group, the Orcs fled.
"Run ye scum! Don't ye be showin' yer pig faces around us again or suren I'll be rippin' them off!" Bruenor yelled after them and spat on the ground.
After checking for injuries and finding none the party moved on towards Silverymoon….
A little action….Tell me what you think….R/R please!!!!