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Chapter 14---Tough Fight
Drizzt heard Shandra's warning scream and flung himself backwards. He heard the thing's jaws snap shut inches from his face and smelt its foul breath.
Shandra moved fast, determined not to let the lizard go after Drizzt again while he was vulnerable. She got between him and the lizard.
It hissed at her viciously, showing a large mouthful of razor sharp fangs, then lunged at her.
Shandra thrust for the beast's eye and was shocked when it dodged. The lizard's speed wasn't possible! She leaped back barely in time before it snapped at her. When she realized the attack was a diversion she was too late. The lizard's tail caught her in the stomach and sent her flying. She hit the ground hard, the wind knocked from her.
Tarion brought his sword down on the lizard's back, but it ignored the attack and leaped at Drizzt a second time.
Drizzt couldn't keep from crying out as wickedly sharp teeth sank into his leg, ripping and tearing at it.
Tarion yelled in rage and charged, stabbing at the lizard's eye. This time it hit home, probably because the thing was distracted. Greenish red blood sprayed all over Tarion, but he kept driving the sword in. The lizard shuddered and died as the blade pierced its brain.
Shandra managed to get to her feet. One look at Drizzt made her realize the Drow was unconscious from pain. The lizard refused to release its grip even in death and they had to pry its jaws open.
Shandra took one look at Drizzt leg and knew she had to work fast. Blood gushed from the wounds and the leg was badly mangled. Desperate, Shandra launched into a spell of healing. Drizzt would die if she didn't hurry. She heard Tarion chanted a spell as well. It took an hour and four spells of healing before the wound was completely closed. By that time Shandra and Tarion were exhausted. They could travel no further. They set up camp for the night reluctantly.
Drizzt woke and laid there for a long while with his eyes closed getting his bearings. He remembered the fight and the venom the lizard had spit into his face quite clearly. He was a bit afraid to open his eyes. What would he do if he were still blind? Steeling himself, he opened them then sighed in relief. His vision was a bit blurry, but he could see.
Suddenly Shandra face came into view. She was frowning. "Drizzt? Can you see me?" she asked.
"Yes, the effects must have been temporary. Where are we?" Drizzt asked.
"Still where we were, your leg was badly mauled and healing it with spells wore both of us out. We had no choice but to set up camp," Shandra said.
Drizzt didn't like that, but he nodded. He knew spell casting could be draining on a priest or wizard. "Hopefully the vampire won't send anything else for awhile," he said.
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Kylia waited for nightfall with increasing dread. She had a feeling tonight would be very bad.
Altos walked towards his future queen's bedchamber all but drooling with anticipation. Tonight was the night. He would wait no longer. Tonight his midnight beauty would become his queen in truth.
Kylia heard the lock click as it was disengaged and taking a deep breath she moved to stand by the window. She had made a decision of her own.
The door swung open and Altos entered. "Good evening, my sweet," he closed the door and locked it. He glanced at the open window. "Were you planning to jump, my pretty? I can't allow that now." He gestured and the shutters slammed shut.
Kylia's heart seemed to skip a beat in despair. That had been exactly what she had planned to do; take her life before he could make her like him. Now she had no escape.
"That's better," he said. He prowled slowly forward, looking every bit like the predator he was.
Kylia tried to dodge around him, but the vampire was blindingly fast.
Altos seized her wrist and dragged her into his arms, ignoring her struggles. Now be still, my sweet. It will make it easier on you," he said.
Kylia refused to give up, kicking and clawing. "No! Let me go, you damned thing!" she protested. His hand tangled in her hair and her head was yanked back.
Altos stared into his prey's eyes as he tried to use his charm. He wanted her to relax in his arms, so he could savor her blood and take her slowly. At first it didn't work, but finally it broke through her natural resistance. "Be still, my dark one," he purred. He smiled when she stopped struggling. He nuzzled her throat, feeling the throb of her pulse. "That's better, sweet, soon we will be together for eternity.
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Kylia's gonna be a vampireā¦.-Evil Snicker- R/R please!
