I'm so sorry for not having posted this sooner but my internet was down for 3 friggin' days. (punches computer) O crap.WAIT! I needed that!

I think I forgot this in the last chapter so...

Disclaimer: Well, do you think if I was Tamora Pierce, I would be writing a fanfic for my own stories? HELL NO

Forbidden Love

By: Kat Youkai ( kat)

Chapter 1: The Kidnapping Ploy

" Damn those guards," The green-eyed theif muttered.

His partner looked at him," They never bothered you before."

Neal glanced at his cousin and demanded," Remind me why I asked you to come along?"

Dom shrugged.

They hid in the bushes of the courtyard waiting for dusk and the guard switch.

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The hazel eyed brunette stared out into the distant city of Corus and sighed. Trying not to look down, she was afraid of heights, she turned and went back inside her room.

" M' lady, you should change, your attendance in the ball is mandatory," Her maid suggested.

" I know, I just wish this had been more exciting," The princess muttered.

This was the day she had always looked forward to for all the time she had been aware of her rank. The day of her sixteenth birthday, the day it was made known to the realm that she was no longer a child and now held the knowlegde of 16 years of life. Now that it was over she felt disapointed and empty. She'd never known how boring a member of the royal family's life was.

Kel turned to Lalasa and murmered, " Alright, I'll change but do I honestly have to change gowns every half hour?"

Lalasa smiled and replied," I'll see what I can do."

A knock on the door sounded accompanied by her knight protector, Cleon of Kennan's, voice," Princess Keladry, the feast starts in an hour. Your parents wish to see you. Report to their private chambers as soon as possilbe."

Kel scowled and called," Alright."

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Neal approached the gate then sent his emerald gift in under it. He heard two soft thumps and signaled to dom it was clear. together, they pushed open the gate.

" Such poor palace defence," Dom remarked.

" What do you expect, no one as crazy as us have come along in a long while," Neal replied, dryly.

" It was your idea."

Without a second glance to the now sleeping guards that lay in a heap on the ground, they swiftly trotted up to the palace doors.

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" Do you understand Kel?"

Kel nodded.

" We cannot call this off or the people will sense something is wrong, but nonetheless be careful. Our spies have reported that a kidnapping is underhand, most likely intended on you," the queen added.

The princess nodded again.

" Very well you may go get ready," Jonathan of Conte said.

Kel curtsied and stepped back out the doors. Only as she left the room did she breathe a sigh of relief. for all they were her parents, Kel had never felt close to neither Jonathan or Thayet.

Heading, back to her rooms, she thought,' I wish I was kidnapped. It'd be better that way anyways.'

She was about to get her wish.

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Swept up in the bright colours, Kel found herself lost in the crowds that were gathered here for the ball. she did not notice the two pairs of eyes that watched her, one emerald the other blue.

As she turned, Kel nearly walked into the tall brown haired, green eyed man.

" My lady, their majesties are looking for you," Neal said, trying hard to brush off his commoner's accent," If you would follow me."

On a normal day, Kel would've been suspicious, but today was not a normal day. She felt down and dazed by this new twist in her life.

Nodding, she followed the stranger. As they stepped out of the overcrowded banquet halla nd into the deserted corridor, she sensed something was wrong, just a moment too late. The next thing she knew, the hall began to fade away. Kel struggled to stay awake as darkness engulfed her.

Hurray! 8 reveiws for the FIRST chappie! (runs around for joy and runs into yet another wall)

Crazylittlekiwifruit: Hi again. Um...yes I have a nasty habit with suspense. I thought you liked to eat it?Wow...was it really only three lines? Eh...whoops... Eheh. Thanks for reveiwing again.

Rowenhood: Sadly I got your reveiw 5 minutes after I deleted it... Well those first three chapters you read aren't changed so sorry you'll have to wait for new stuff. Thanks for reveiwing the redo.

PurpleLight: Yeah, the prologue is a bit short but the chapters get way longer towards the middle of the story. I know cause it took me three days to type one. then again I'm lazy. Thanks.

Did You Even Read The Books: I don't give a damn. It would help iof you actually said why it was stupid but hey I'm not complaining. Have you noticed that all flamers are anonymous? YOU COWARD!

Dooki: Thanks. I cannot ignore flamers, I tend to pay heed if they actually say something helpful and if not, I don't give a damn. Do you mean no one else has done a story with a theif and princess? That's odd.

Dragon Shadows: Sorry but I just have to make this comment, you sure have a lot of time on your hands? I think you reveiwed half of all the chapters I ever wrote in one day. How is this going to turn out? Pretty demented I can guess but ah well. Thanks for reveiwing all those 13 times.

Anya: Yah...my chapters are going to get much longer after a bit. It's just the prologue that's short cause I couldn't think of anything to type. Potential how?

HLO PPL: Well it wasn't instantly...my internet was down as I said before but it's up now. the others will be quick too cause I've typed up to the 5th chapter so far. Thanks for reveiwing.