Hi there, I am so glad everyone is enjoying this. Here's the next part. () means mental telepathy.
Chapter 24--Inflitration
After both of them had removed their boots Kylia took Drizzt's hands in hers. She began to chant a spell softly. When she finished she released his hands. "Done, are you ready to go?" she asked.
"Ready, let's go," Drizzt said.
The rest watched as the two Drow scaled the wall as easily as a spider.
Once they reached one of the windows Kylia checked to see if it was locked and trapped. It wasn't, so they opened it and slipped inside.
Drizzt looked around then shook his head. "Wonderful, we've snuck into a storeroom," he muttered.
"It could have been worse. We could've snuck into a harem," Kylia grinned. She went to the door and listened. "I don't hear anything or anyone out there."
"Then let's go let the rest of the party in and find the vampire," Drizzt said. He opened the door cautiously and glanced up and down the hall.. It was indeed deserted.
They left the storeroom and began to work their way down. They had to hide many times to keep from being seen by roaming guards.
They didn't want to get into a fight until they had too. It would draw attention and that was the last thing they wanted.
Finally they made it to the door and opened it for the others and they hurried inside.
"We don't have much time left. It's starting to get dark. It must have been later then we thought," Shandra said.
"Then let's go. The bloodsucker will be hiding in the lowest level of the building. Come with me," Renee said. She headed towards the hall with determined strides.
No sooner then they entered the hall then they were spotted by a group of seven guards.
Six charged towards them, but the seventh ran the other way.
"We have to stop him before he sounds an alarm," Shandra said.
"We'll get him, you take care of the others in the meantime," Kylia said. She grabbed Drizzt's hand and chanted a spell. They disappeared then reappeared behind the guards then went after the fleeing guard as he ran around the corner. They came around the corner and saw him run through a door then close it. Their sharp ears heard the click of a lock.
"Damn!" Drizzt growled as they skidded to a stop in front of the door. "We can't let him get away."
"Don't worry. I'll get us in," Kylia said. She chanted a spell and there was a click as the lock opened. "Knock spell, let's go." She opened the door and cried out in horror as a sword plunged towards her head.
Drizzt knew their was no time for finesse. He threw himself into her and they both tumbled to the floor out of the weapon's path. The guard cursed and fled once again.
Drizzt and Kylia sprang back to their feet and continued the pursuit.
Meanwhile
Renee finished cleaning her blade and looked around at the dead guards with grim satisfaction. "We have to catch up with the others," she said. The others agreed and they hurried off in the direction they'd gone.
(Why are you sharing the glory with these do-gooders?) a voice said. (Do not speak aloud just thinklof the answer.)
Renee was caught of guard by the voice that spoke in her mind and barely managed not to react. (Who are you?) she asked.
(One that can grant your most secret desires. Power, wealth, a kingdom of your own, anything you want I can give you,) the voice crooned.
(Like what?) Renee asked. (it's you, isn't it, monster?)
(My name is Altos and who is truly the monster here?) the voice asked. (You are the ones that are trespassing, but that is not important. Think of what I am offering you. All you have to do is accept it and you will have it all. The Drow who scorns you will be yours alone. How would you like to see him kneeling, cringing, at your feet as your slave, eager to serve you in any way you wish? I can give you this and so much more,) Altos crooned.
Renee was silent as she moved on and the vampire continued trying to seduce her and make her will his. Renee found herself listening with more and more interest as they traveled.
Sneaky bastard, R/R please!
