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"Raoul! What are you doing here?! Kel was in shock, why was Raoul here?

"Glad to see me?"

"Of course, but what are you doing here? Who told you?"

Raoul smiled, "One of my men was extremely worried about you."

Hope reared in Kel's chest. "Dom?"

"He's been awfully quiet since your fight. Not like himself at all. He still loves you Kel," he said quietly. "Plus, I'm here to save my bride. I can't let you be the hero this time." He took a deep breath. "So, Dom says that you know things about these kidnappings."

Kel nodded. Then she kicked Peachblossom into a trot. Calling over her shoulder, she explained to him, "I do, but I'm tired and hungry, so before I tell you anything we're finding an inn."

"Sounds good to me," Raoul said as he quickly caught up with her.



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Kel awoke when the sun began to shine through the window of her room. She stretched and had just begun to do her exercises when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in!" she called, then continued her stretches.

A bleary eyed Raoul came in. "So, you never told me what you know about the kidnappings."

With a sigh, Kel began the long story, beginning with Sir Grant. When she was finished Raoul just stared at her, amazed that all that had been happening with him unaware. "So, now what?" He finally asked.

"Now, we go eat breakfast."



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It was just the next day, Kel was grouchy from the long ride the day before, when Raoul told her that he had ordered Dom to follow them, and that he would catch up with them around noon.

Kel stared at him, trying to keep her Yamani face on. How could he do this to her? This was no time to deal with Dom! She didn't want to deal with that today, tomorrow, in the next week, month, year, she just wanted to keep her distance and hope that it all would blow over, although she seriously doubted that would happen.

Raoul just laughed. "Your reaction is much more subtle than his was, although I know you well enough to know what you're thinking, so take off your mask."

"Raoul, this is no time!" She finally blurted out.

"Sure it is, and even if it isn't, you have to deal with it now."

Kel stood up and stalked out of their campsite. She found a clearing and sat down, leaning her back against the trunk of a tree. Now what was she supposed to do? She couldn't run off without Raoul, but she certainly couldn't 'work things out' with Dom, but it seemed she had to choice.

After awhile, she fell asleep listening to the gurgle of a near-by stream. When she awoke, Raoul was standing over her, trying to wake her up. Dom was several feet behind him, obviously trying to keep his distance. Kel was half asleep, and didn't see him there.

"Go away Raoul, I'm tired."

"Get up Kel, you have to work things out."

"I'll 'work things out' with the boss when we get there, but I don't think I can do that right now."

"Kel, get up!"

"I'm tired Raoul! The only way you're going to get me up is to tell me that a hoard of Scanrans are attacking us."

"Fine, have it your way." He shook his head, deciding he'd never understand Kel, then left. Dom stayed there, not sure what to do, because Kel was already asleep

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Sorry it's short, but I don't think you mind since it's a kinda boring chapter. Don't worry though. The next two chapters should get to be much more exciting. . . Especially chapter 14. . . Please please please please review!