A/N: Hello! This is my new fic. This chapter's a bit short, but more is
explained in the next one. Please review and tell me what you think. It's a
romance between Kel and ? It's set during Squire so there are spoilers in
it if you haven't read it yet.
Please read my other story, What Makes you Different. It's A/G.
Disclaimer: Tamora Pierce owns Tortall and it's people.
Dedicated to Yasmin, who proofread this chapter and the next one. Thanks!
Chapter 1- Endless Waiting
Kel sat. She sat in the same way she had since dawn, three hours ago, when he had entered the chamber. A poppy was clutched tightly in her hands that rested in her lap. A hand lightly placed itself on Kels shoulder. Kel turned slightly to face the friend who had been the only one to really support her these last few months. The only one who had stood by her from the beginning.
Kel smiled weakly at Yuki. She gave an encouraging smile back, and Kel glanced around the Chapel of the Ordeal. The numbers had increased; time had brought with it more spectators. She sighed and looked longingly at the entrance to the chamber as she had so many times already that morning. A ghostly light glinted off the cold iron door. Kel shuddered, remembering what she had seen herself. The remembrance of these visions only caused the noring feeling in her stomach to intensify. Kel tried to squash the fear that was eating away inside of her. What was taking so long?!
"He'll be fine Kel," Yuki whispered softly, "He'll come out safe." Kel looked at her Yamani friend and prayed to the Gods she was right. Kel's face that was normally so composed showed all her emotions. Fear was etched over the lines of her face. Kel hated showing all her emotions like this, but she could only hide so many things at once. Keladry of Mindelan was scared.
"I don't want to lose him Yuki," Kel replied faintly, "I can't." Yukimi simply hugged the distraught sixteen year old before her. Her friend was in love and she could do nothing to comfort her. Kel looked again towards the iron door. She held the poppy closer to her chest and began to reflect on the last few months of her life.
A/N: Ok, so Kel's a little OOC, but she's in love. Tammy never tells us how Kel reacts to anything like that. The nearest Kel comes to love in the books is Cleon. Anyway, please tell me what you think! I'd really appreciate the comments. Lady Fire eyes
Please read my other story, What Makes you Different. It's A/G.
Disclaimer: Tamora Pierce owns Tortall and it's people.
Dedicated to Yasmin, who proofread this chapter and the next one. Thanks!
Chapter 1- Endless Waiting
Kel sat. She sat in the same way she had since dawn, three hours ago, when he had entered the chamber. A poppy was clutched tightly in her hands that rested in her lap. A hand lightly placed itself on Kels shoulder. Kel turned slightly to face the friend who had been the only one to really support her these last few months. The only one who had stood by her from the beginning.
Kel smiled weakly at Yuki. She gave an encouraging smile back, and Kel glanced around the Chapel of the Ordeal. The numbers had increased; time had brought with it more spectators. She sighed and looked longingly at the entrance to the chamber as she had so many times already that morning. A ghostly light glinted off the cold iron door. Kel shuddered, remembering what she had seen herself. The remembrance of these visions only caused the noring feeling in her stomach to intensify. Kel tried to squash the fear that was eating away inside of her. What was taking so long?!
"He'll be fine Kel," Yuki whispered softly, "He'll come out safe." Kel looked at her Yamani friend and prayed to the Gods she was right. Kel's face that was normally so composed showed all her emotions. Fear was etched over the lines of her face. Kel hated showing all her emotions like this, but she could only hide so many things at once. Keladry of Mindelan was scared.
"I don't want to lose him Yuki," Kel replied faintly, "I can't." Yukimi simply hugged the distraught sixteen year old before her. Her friend was in love and she could do nothing to comfort her. Kel looked again towards the iron door. She held the poppy closer to her chest and began to reflect on the last few months of her life.
A/N: Ok, so Kel's a little OOC, but she's in love. Tammy never tells us how Kel reacts to anything like that. The nearest Kel comes to love in the books is Cleon. Anyway, please tell me what you think! I'd really appreciate the comments. Lady Fire eyes