Officer Mindelan

Summery: Kel's a cop along with the rest of the Tortall gang. With the Gift and immortals around you need a kick ass police force. Instead of the Secret Service you have the Presidential Own. You still have the Rider's. This is a Kel and Dom fanfic. The reason Kel becomes a cop has to due with her family but to fond out more you have to read on. This sort of takes place right before Squire.

In the training courts of the California Police Academy, Tortall, one former student was in the stables unsaddling her temperamental horse. She had just finished a tilting practice; when she heard the PA system say: "Will officers Mindelan, Queenscove, Holly, Nic, Tasride please report to the Headmaster's office. I repeat will officers..."

The new officer - who had blond layered shoulder-length hair, dreamer's hazel eyes and was surprisingly tall, Kelly Mindelan - sighed, "I don't think I'll ever become used to being called 'Officer'," she set her grooming brushes down and jogged towards the Headmaster's office.

"You five are receiving your partners and first assignments. Your partners will act more as new teachers; they'll instruct you as they see fit. After four years you will return to the Academy to have final exams. Then you will become official officers of California. Any questions?" Headmaster Wyldon glanced over his newest officers as they shook their heads.

He wasn't exactly pleased with this group. First there was Mindelan, of course she had earned her badge - she wouldn't be in his office if she hadn't - but, he wasn't pleased with women in the armed forces. Then there was Queenscove, who had been a constant trial to him - not to mention that he was an untrained healer.

" First I'd like to speak with Tasride. The rest of you wait out side my office. Dismissed." the four remaining officers saluted and walked out.

"So, Kel do you still want the Lioness as a partner?" asked a tall, lanky, brown-haired, emerald-eyed, sarcastic, smart-ass, know-it-all, dramatic, (um... who has I talking about... oh yeah) untrained healer - Nealan Queenscove.

Sean Tasride came out and sent Esmond Nic in. Sean waved at the rest and went to pack.

Kel sighed, " Yes of course but, you know that it won't happen to many Republicans would claim that she would magic my way."(no offense to republicans but from my experience they're more conservative)

Neal sighed. She was right. Kel had gone through so much and she was still paying for it. She had overcome what would break most people. And one thing that really annoyed him she never complained. He knew why she so wanted to become a cop, to honor her family, he had heard her waking up in the middle of the night for the past eight years screaming, and he had known that she was reliving that night. No one deserved a badge more than she did.

Merric Holly came out. "Kel you're next."

"Thanks Merric" Kel got up, smiled at Neal and walked into the Headmaster's office.

"Take a seat, Mindelan." Kel sat and tried the image meditation that the Japanese had taught her. She was a stone. She was a clam lake. No emotion was seen on her face; which was best that way an enemy couldn't see what was on your mind. And keeping her nerves away from Wyldon was defiantly a blessing.

"It wasn't easy trying to find you a partner Mindelan but, we expected this." Wyldon said reluctantly. He did like the girl, she had been better than most of the males. She worked hard but, it remained a fact that many didn't liked female officers.

He sighed, "However, I do believe you will be pleased." He leaned over to push the button on his intercom. Send him in."

Kel felt a slight disappointment at the word 'him' but, then she saw who filled the doorway. Tall and lean Raoul Gonzales stepped in the room with his dark coloring the light clothes that he wore were flattering. Commander in Chief of the Presidential Own, one of the most famous in the armed forces, and one of the few friends of the Lioness; the man was a modern day legend.

"Now, I know that you'll want to get acquainted. Send Queenscove in, will you? Gonzales will inform you on your assignment. Dismissed. " Even in her shock Kel managed to stand and salute without mistake.

Raoul smiled and held the door open. Kel did her best not t gape at him and walked past him to see Neal doing what she was trying so hard to avoid.

"Queenscove, I believe Wyldon would like to speak with you."

"Y-y-y-yes sir." Neal stumbled his way into Wyldon's office. Raoul grinned.

"Kel, since the Own battles with Immortals often you're going to need another mount. Daine, has one that will get along with Peachblossem. Sound good?"

Kel, quite by nature and shock, nodded.

"Well, I can see that you'll talk me to death, Squire." Squire was a common nickname used for new officers.

Kel smiled at the comment and the name. "Well, sir my friends always tried to shut me up but, it didn't seem to stick."

Raoul smiled, " Alas, the Own will fix that soon enough. Go, pack your stuff; you'll be moving into the Own's dorms." He laid a hand on Kel's shoulder, his face still, "I promise to do my best by you Kel."

Kel nodded and smiled. She left to begin packing her things.

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Neal came in a few minutes later twisting his hands, pacing the room. Ah, so he did get Alanna for a partner, Kel thought. She had figured that they would want him to have more training and there was only one other police healer in California. Neal kept pacing and wringing his hands.

"Ah, Kel I-"

"It's alright Neal. I kinda saw this coming."

Neal stared, then sighed, "Kel I'm sorry but I-"

"Neal, stop it's ok. Now I'll just have to make sure that you eat your vegetables. I'll send a sparrow and talk to Alanna to make sure you do!" she smiled. Truly it was fine. Raoul was a much safer bet anyway - the Lioness was known for her sharp temper.

AN: hope you like it and in the next chapter: enter DOM

-spaz out