Drizzt roused the rest of the companions early. There was much grumbling from Bruenor, but the others quickly rose to their feet. They quickly packed their things and hurried along after Drizzt and Catti-brie who lead the way.
"I believe that we are getting close to the exit. The air is changing. I can feel it." Drizzt said to the companions as they continued to trudge along. Bruenor nodded his head in agreement. He could detect the subtle change also.
"I believe we should go this way." Bruenor pointed his knobby finger in an easterly direction. Drizzt nodded his head in agreement and he began to continue forward. They marched along in the direction until they were climbing up a steep incline. This was a sure sign that they were nearing the end.
"We have the perimeter surrounded. They have no way out." A drow commander reported to Entreri with a salute of his hand. Entreri smiled thinly. They had walked straight into his trap. He would have his revenge once and for all!
"Look, Drizzt! I see some light straight up ahead! We be almost there!" Catti-brie said with great enthusiasm as she pulled on Drizzt's shirtsleeve. He smiled and kissed her forehead lightly. Their nightmare was almost over.
"What was that Drizzt? Was that you?" Regis asked out loud. Drizzt quickly turned around in Regis' direction just in time to see a black hand cover his mouth and pull him back into the darkness. Drizzt quickly switched his eyes from the light spectrum to the infrared spectrum, but it did no good. The drow were all well concealed under their cloaks.
Drizzt put one arm protectively around Catti-brie's waist and pulled out a scimitar with the other. Bruenor and Wulfgar quickly circled with Drizzt and Catti-brie. Before they knew what was happening the room lit up with a strange bluish glow. Faire fire. When their eyes all finally adjusted the companions looked around each other. They were hopelessly out-numbered and surrounded.
"They wanted me." Drizzt muttered as he started to step away from the group but Catti-brie grabbed his wrist holding him back. He looked at her with confusion and with a hint of anger, but she only matched his glare.
"We stay together 'til the very end." Catti-brie said with a cool calm demeanor. Bruenor nodded his head and Wulfgar laid his hand on Drizzt's shoulder. This may be their last fight but they were going to stick together no matter what.
"I have found you at last my rival." Entreri spat with distain as he stepped out from among the drow. He pulled out his sword and his trademark dagger as he approached Drizzt.
"I have waited many long years for this Drizzt Do'Urden. We shall finally settle the score, and you will pay for the pain that you have caused me." Entreri stated flatly. He snapped his fingers and several drow soldiers stepped forward.
Drizzt quickly pushed his friends behind him as he menacing drew out his scimitars. The drow that Entreri had called forth had stalked forward with their swords raised. Drizzt quickly eyed them before they attacked.
Drizzt had his scimitars spinning in the air and then coming down in great arcs on his opponents. The drow were not stupid however and they quickly sidestepped Drizzt's powerful blows. One quickly stabbed inwards towards Drizzt, hoping to get the first blood. Drizzt had anticipated this and he swung Twinkle out to intercept the intended blow. The parry rang strong and true as the battle continued.
They continued the battle with no one scoring a hit. It was a dance of inevitable death, one that would end eventually. They raced back in forth in dizzying circles, one always managing to keep the other at bay.
Catti-brie could stand it no longer. She couldn't just stand by and watch Drizzt fight until he wore out. Catti-brie grabbed Cutter out of Wulfgar's knapsack and she drove right into the battle. This caught everyone's surprise. The battle abruptly stopped and soon Catti-brie and Drizzt were standing back to back.
"What are you doing Catti? You can't fight in your condition!" Drizzt said with concern. Catti-brie just smiled. The two drow looked at each other and then sneered in Catti-brie's direction. Soon the battle resumed.
Catti-brie and Drizzt swirled their weapons in perfect harmony. They were very acustomed to each others fighting styles, which gave them a very distinct advantage over the drow. Drizzt quickly cut down one of the drow while Catti-brie stabbed the other in the heart.
"Well done, but as you see I have a quite dispensable army at my fingertips. Do you think you could take them all on brave Drizzt Do'Urden?" Entreri asked in an amused tone. Drizzt looked at him with distain.
"It is I that you want Entreri so why do you not just cut me down as we speak? Leave my friends out of this. It is between you and I." Drizzt said to Entreri. Entreri looked at him and laughed.
"You have got to be joking. I will enjoy this minute by minute. I will make sure you suffer thoroughly before I am through with you. But, before this all begins I believe that you have something that belongs to me." Drizzt looked at him with as much confusion as he could possibly muster.
"I have no idea of what you speak. I am not one proane to stealing like a low life such as yourself." Drizzt managed to sneer out.
Entreri couldn't stand the humiliation that this drow was dishing out any longer. With a fierce growl Entreri drew out his sword and dagger. He stalked menacing towards Drizzt.
"We will settle this Drizzt Do Urden." With a fury of movement Entreri lashed out and dragged Catti-brie with him. Drizzt hurried forward in surprise, but his advance was stopped short when Entreri put his dagger up to her neck.
"I have waited a long time for this moment. I have longed to see you suffer." Slowly and surley Entreri dragged the knife across Catti-brie's throat, drawing a thin line of blood in its wake. Catti-brie cried out in pain as she tried to get away, but Entreri's grip was relentless.
Drizzt surged forward and attacked Entreri with hasty abandon. "Let her go! Let her go!" He shouted in both his native tongue and in common. Entreri laughed and threw her to the ground at Drizzt's approach. The drow surrounding the group pulled Catti-brie up and into their protective circle.
Okay, folks, this about it. I really don't have anymore written so this is going to be it for a while. I have been really busy with school and I haven't had time to write. Sorry!! I hope this chapter keeps you hooked however. Thanks again to all my kind reviewers! Please continue giving me the feedback. I may write faster then…