Tanis awoke with a start. Throwing the blanket off him, he looked around... Laurana and Kit nowhere in site.

He knew now he had to get Kitiara and Laurana away from each other. It would not end well...

Back in Qualinesti, Kitiara sat, sharpening her sword. She would love to have Laurana's blood on it.

As her thoughts were interupted by the enemy approaching; Kit took the defensive.

"Oh sit down." Laurana said, anger in her voice. Kitiara fell back in her chair.

Laurana went to talk to her fiance, and left once more... Someone was approaching.

"Tanis!" Kit screamed.

Tanis looked around, but before he could get a clear eye, he was being kissed. He pushed back. "Not now Kit! I'm not here for you."

"No! You won't have her. I'll fight her to the death if she takes you from me."

"To late.." Tanis pushed Kitiara away, and went off in search of Laurana.

"I knew you were coming..." Laurana said to Tanis even before he appeared.

He smiled. That was just how well Elves could hear with those long ears of theirs.

"Laurana..." "Not now Tanis. I'm getting ready to get married."

Tanis looked down at the ground.. Knowing it was now or never.

Laurana I love you!." Tanis said, turning her to face him...