Hi peoples! This is my first fanfiction, so please excuse it if it's not up to snuff. Basicly, I'm sorta obsessed with Green Day, and Protector of the Small is my fave Tamora Pierce series, soI decided to put them both together and see what happened. Well, this is what happened. It's a song-fiction to the lyrics of Give me Novacain by Green Day.

Keladry of Mindalin, or Kel as her friends called her, walked through one of the many gardens on the palace grounds. She tried to keep all thoughts of her best friend from her mind, but failed as memories from that day came flooding back to her.

Take away the sensation inside
Bitter sweet migraine in my head
It's like a throbbing tooth ache of the mind
I can't take this feeling anymore

She slashed at any Scanran foolish enough to get in her way. Peachblossom reared up and lashed out with his powerful front legs, adding to the confusion of battle. Neal fought a few yards away, and was soon surrounded by raiders.

Drain the pressure from the swelling,
This sensation's overwhelming,
Give me a long kiss goodnight
and everything will be alright
Tell me that I won't feel a thing
So give me Novocain

Kel, seeing that he was in need of help, tried to fight her way over to him. No matter what she did, Kel just couldn't disentangle herself enough to help him. She ordered a soldier to go instead.

Out of body and out of mind
Kiss the demons out of my dreams
I get the funny feeling, that's alright
Jimmy says it's better than here,
I'll tell you why

She parried a blow from a Scanran mace, and glanced in Neal's direction to see if he was alright. He wasn't. His shield hung limply by his left side, and Kel could see that he was getting weaker. Her glaive was a flashing blur of wood and steal as she fought to clear a path to her friend's side.

Drain the pressure from the swelling,
This sensation's overwhelming,
Give me a long kiss goodnight
and everything will be alright
Tell me that I won't feel a thing,
So give me Novocain

Kel looked up after cutting a man's throat, and saw a triumphant Scanran thrust his sword though Neal's stomach. She looked around quickly and saw that the battle was almost won. She galloped over to Neal's side, killing the Scanran who had run him through. Kel dismounted and knelt at his side, pressing her hand on the hole in his side. "Kel…"

Oh Novocain!

Neal's voice was a hoarse whisper. Kel took one of his hands and squeezed. "I'm here." She was trying to hold back tears, but one coursed down her cheek. "Tell Yuki…" his voice faltered. Another tear rolled down Kel's face as she watched her best friend's life fade away.

Drain the pressure from the swelling,
This sensation's overwhelming

"Tell Yuki, that I… I love her." He died in Kel's arms a moment later, thinking of his beloved Yamani bride.

Give me a long kiss goodnight
and everything will be alright
Tell me Jimmy I won't feel a thing,
So give me Novocain