Hello and now a warm fluffy moment between our Drow siblings! Don't shoot me for this! Hides under computer desk with plot bunnies

Chapter 32-Sibling Bonding

Drizzt was shaken awake for his watch by Kylia. "Time to watch over the children's' nap," she teased.

"Better not let Tarion hear you say that. He might blister your arse for you," Drizzt said, standing up and stretching.

"Oooh, do you think he would? That sounds like fun!" Kylia teased.

"Sadist," Drizzt grumbled. "You're probably into bondage too."

"Sure," Kylia agreed cheerfully. "Whips, and collars are fun too."

Drizzt shivered in mock-horror, grimacing. "All right, that's enough on that subject," he commented. "I've already heard more than I want to know."

Kylia giggled then let it go. Her eyes turned serious. Suddenly she took Drizzt's hand and led him away from the party. "I want to talk to you alone," she said.

"About what?" Drizzt asked.

Kylia sat down and tugged him down next to her. "I want to know about you, everything about your feelings, thoughts and what has happened in your life," she said.

"Why?" Drizzt frowned, startled.

"Because I'm your big sister, yet I know hardly anything about you," Kylia said. She was smiling wryly.

Drizzt felt uncomfortable and adverted his eyes. "There's really nothing that important to tell," he said uncomfortably.

Reaching out, Kylia took Drizzt's hand then cupped his chin in her other one. "I think there is, please don't shut me out. You and I are the only family either of us have," she said. She gently lifted Drizzt's head, forcing him to meet her gaze. "Burdens shared are burdens halved."

"I wouldn't know where to begin," Drizzt sighed wearily.

"It's best to start at the beginning. Tell me everything starting from Mennzoberazen up to when we first met," Kylia said.

Drizzt sighed, he knew Kylia was not going to let it go until he did what he asked. "Alright, I'll tell you, but it will not be pleasant," he said.

Kylia drew Drizzt into her arms and hugged him warmly, stroking his hair. "I can put up with unpleasant things. I want to hear everything about you then I'll return the favor," she said.

Drizzt nodded then began telling his sister like she had asked.

Kylia's heart wept for her little brother as she listened. He had suffered so much. She was surprised he had survived the ordeals he'd went through sane. She felt Drizzt falter when he spoke of Zaknafein's sacrifice in his stead and instinctively hugged him closer. "It wasn't your fault never your fault," she whispered. It took nearly two hours for Drizzt to finish, by then they were both weeping to both their shock.

"You're so brave, so strong, little brother. Never doubt your strength of spirit or honor, because it is the strongest I have ever seen," she said. Eyes haunted, she took a deep breath and wiped her eyes. "Now it is my turn."

Drizzt was just as shocked by her story as Kylia had been by his. He held her close when she spoke of the many tortures of mind, body and soul she had suffered. He rocked her in his arms when, sobbing, she spoke of the rapes she'd endured. "He was a pig, the worst kind of trash. You had no choice, but to kill him. I wish I could been there to help you," he said.

"so now you know everything," Kylia sniffed, wiping her eyes again. She pulled back and they searched each others' eyes for a long moment as they recovered their composure.

"I always wanted a real family, not the pale excuse for one among Drow," Drizzt said.

"So did I and somehow fate guided us to each other and we both have the family we longed for," Kylia said.

It was then that they truly felt like siblings for the first time. Whatever happened next they could face it together and offer each other their strength and support.

That wasn't so bad a fluff chapter. Let me know what you think! R/R please!