Hi there again, first some explanations. Ssinssrigg means love and I added love because Drizzt was translating for Catti-brie who doesn't speak Drow. Should have made it clearer I guess.
Chapter 46--Getting Ready
Catti-brie stepped from the bathtub and dried off then put on a robe. She hurried out into the bedroom and sat down at the dresser to brush her hair. She couldn't believe that her wedding day had finally arrived. It felt like a multitude of butterflies were in her stomach. She glanced around her room at the Spirit Soaring and smiled. Today was the last time she would sleep alone and she was a bit nervous about that, but excited too.
A soft tap on her door caught Catti-brie's attention. "Come in!" she called.
Delly came into the room and closed the door. "Today's the day," she said.
"Yes and I be thinking' it'd never come. How's Drizzt handling' it?" Catti-brie asked.
Delly giggled. "Nervous wreck, Wulfgar is with him," she said.
"Poor thing, he just not be used to all the fussin'," Catti-brie said, smiling.
"Well, in two hours it will be time. Shall we start getting you ready?" Delly asked.
Catti-brie nodded.
Meanwhile
Wulfgar sat sprawled in a chair watching his friend with a grin. He had never seen the composed drow so jittery. "Relax Drizzt, you're getting married, not going into battle," he said.
"Right now I'd rather be facing a hundred Orcs," Drizzt muttered.
Wulfgar laughed.
Drizzt glared at him. "I'm glad you find this so amusing," he snapped.
"If you could see yourself you'd be laughing too. You'd better brush your hair before it dries or you'll have to wash it again and that mane of yours will never dry in time if you have to do that," Wulfgar said.
Drizzt sighed and did as Wulfgar suggested. "I'm not sure where to start," he grumbled.
"Getting married is easy, Drizzt. I survived it and you will too," Wulfgar said.
Drizzt managed a smile and continued preparing.
Delly had just finished doing up the buttons on Catti-brie's gown when there was another knock on the door. "Come in!" she called.
Danica entered and to their surprise Lady Alustriel entered with her.
"Oh, hello Lady," Delly said with a little curtsy.
"No need for formalities here, Delly," Alustriel said and smiled at Catti-brie. "You look lovely."
"Thank ye, I'm glad ye could come," Catti-brie said.
"I am pleased to be here, so how are you holding out?" Alustriel asked.
"Better than Drizzt from what Delly be tellin' me," Catti-brie said.
Alustriel smiled. "I'm sure he'll be fine once the time comes," she said.
"Alright, all done. Go take a look and see what you think of your dress," Delly said.
Catti-brie moved to stand in front of the full-length mirror and gasped in delight at her reflection.
The off the shoulder gown hugged her body perfectly and the multi-layered skirt fell barely an inch above the floor. Tiny crystals sewn onto the dress reflected the light into hundreds of little rainbows that danced around the room.
"It's perfect, Delly. Thank ye for doin' such a good job," Catti-brie said.
"You're welcome, but it need just one more thing," Delly said. She fastened a string of pale pink pearls around Catti-brie's neck. "This is a before wedding present." She stepped back to look Catti-brie over. "Now it's perfect. Sit down so your hair can be done."
"You're a beautiful bride, Catti-brie, poor Drizzt isn't going to know what hit him," Danica laughed.
Catti-brie laughed too and sat down. She was surprised when Alustriel started working on her hair.
"I have the perfect style for these beautiful tresses, allow me," Alustriel said.
Catti-brie nodded and let her go to work. She found it hard to believe that the Lady Alustriel was doing her hair…..
This was supposed to be the last chapter, but the plot bunnies had other ideas. So there will be more, but not much more I think. R/R please!