I'm back! My first fanfic worked fairly well, so I've decided to try writing a longer one. This is just something my muses came up with during history class (which is so BORING!!) It directly follows the epilogue in Lady Knight.
Universal Disclaimer: (I'm awful at these, so this applies to all the chapters, and also my other fic, Doubts) I am not Tamora Pierce. All characters you recognize belong to her. The plot belongs to me. Gosh people, how long have you been reading fics, anyway? You should know this by now. After all, it is called fanfiction. : P
Kel watched enviously as the gates of Steadfast approached. How she longed to have such good defenses at New Hope. Oh, well, she sighed. Make use of what you have. Nothing will come of wishing for more.
Kel couldn't wait for this trip to be over. Neal had been moody, griping about their lack of speed. Perhaps now he would shut up about his "Yamani blossom."
Neal looked up from his gloomy sulking and saw Steadfast looming ahead. He gave a yelp and nearly fell off Magewhisper. Kel stifled a laugh as he righted himself and set off for the fortress at a gallop. She had been wondering how long it would take him to notice his fiancée was within reach. She sighed and kicked Hoshi into a canter, following Neal.
Neal disappeared through the great wooden gates, and moments later a familiar figure appeared on the walls, waving wildly. "Hullo Kel!" A firm hand steadied Owen and drew him back from the edge. Kel grinned at him. The guards opened the gates, and let her ride through at the head of her party.
She had barely dismounted before a heavy weight slammed into her, cutting off her air supply. "Hello Owen" she choked, gasping for air.
"I know you're excited, but perhaps you ought to release our Lady Knight before she passes out," said a familiar voice.
Owen's arms dropped instantly. "Sorry."
"That's okay," rasped Kel, massaging her throat. "Hello Dom."
"Welcome back, Protector." She glares at him through narrowed eyes but embraced him anyway.
"Say that on the practice courts," she growled.
"I like having all my limbs intact, thank you very much." She shoved him and he laughed.
A heavy hand came down on her shoulder. "Now Domitan, you're not planning on fighting my squire, now are you? Because you'll lose. After all, look who she had for a knight master."
"Lord Raoul!" she exclaimed, turning to fling her arms around his massive frame.
"I'm glad to have you back," stated Raoul simply. The four stood chatting amiably as the rest of Kel's party dispersed to unpack. Merric joined them, as did a few others.
"It'll be jolly, Kel, having all of us together again. What fun we'll have," Owen said.
Lord Wyldon strode up to them. He clasped Kel's hand firmly. "Good to see you. Jesslaw!" he barked.
Owen snapped to attention. "Yes, my lord?"
"What are you standing about for? Show our guests to their quarters."
"Yes sir." Kel raised an eyebrow at Dom, who raised one right back. The ever-ebullient squire had been tamed at last. Kel turned to grab her packs only to find that Tobe had already taken them along with Hoshi. She shrugged and followed her young friend as he led them to their rooms.
So what do you think? Good, bad, ugly? Should I continue with this story? I'm writing by vote- should I include the weddings or just get on with the story? Press the pretty little button below to review!
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P.S. I am looking for a beta, if anyone's interested. As much as I love blue-seme, I feel bad asking her to read my fics all the time, since she didn't volunteer. P.M. me or write it in a review if you're interested.