Disclaimer: Yet again, we don't own the characters
Disclaimer: Yet again, we don't own the characters.

Author's Note: *trying to hold back laughs* Your flames are pathetic! I mean, "The kel-raoul thing was gross,disgustng, disturbing, awful, and down right wrong." Well, duh! That's why we love it!! Get a life. Also, Briar's Rose, it looks like you want it to be Raoul/Kel. This story is changing...to satisfy other people...then we get to have fun again. *rubs hands in glee* hah hah hah hah hah!!! Read, AND REVIEW!! Even a flame. Come on, we dare you to give us a good one. Please, can you think of ANYTHING better than the ones we already got.

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Chapter 4

Kel looked impatiently around her. Where could the other scout be? He was ten minutes late!

"Kel? Sorry I'm late." Neil walked rapidly towards her.

"It's about time!" she exclaimed. "I was starting to think you would never come." Neil opened his mouth to protest, but at the same moment, a rush of footsteps sounded behind them. They both turned around to see that they were surrounded by the enemy!

"Is one of you Keladry of Mindelan?" one of the men shouted. Kel stepped forward.

"I am."

"Surrender now!" the man yelled. "Or else we will be forced to take you and kill your friend. Kel glanced at Neal.

"Don't do it, Kel," Neal hissed.

"Don't be silly! I don't want you to be killed!" she responded. Two of the enemy stepped forward. One hit Kel's head with something hard. She crumpled to the ground, as her mind obliterated into darkness.

Qasim rushed into Raoul's tent, where Raoul was reviewing the coming day's plans with Lerant.

"Kel's been captured!" Qasim exclaimed. Raoul became pale, while Lerant gasped.

"Are you sure?" Raoul asked.

"Yes, we can't find her or Sir Nealan anywhere. There were signs of a fight by their post too.

"Get a squad of men together to find them," Raoul said. He turned around and gripped the table until his knuckles turned white. Qasim nodded, and ran out.

Kel slowly came to. She gave a small moan. Her head throbbed! She slowly craned her neck, looking around her. On her right side, Neal lay in a heap. Kel closed her eyes, and rested her head on the wall behind her.

Somewhere in front of her, a door creaked open. She reopened her eyes and gasped. The man from her vision stood before her! He grinned evilly.

"Hello, Keladry. I see that you recognize me; I am the great Maggur Rathausak! As you know, it is our destinies to meet. One of us has to die, and that one is going to be you. But before I kill you, you will tell me everything you know about the 3rd Company."

"Never!!" Kel cried. "I will never tell you anything, you…you, maggot!" Maggur grabbed her chained wrists, and dragged her to her feet. Once she was standing, he hit her full-force in the face. She staggered back, but stayed standing.

"You will tell me, wench!" Maggur screeched. "I will make you so miserable that you will gladly tell to stop the pain!"

Kel spat in his face. He scowled. Suddenly, Kel's body felt as if it was on fire. She had never felt such pain! Kel clamped her jaws shut to keep from screaming. She looked at Maggur. His arms were outstretched towards her; grey fire stretched from his hands to Kel's body. After about five minutes, Maggur dropped his hands to his sides. The fresh pain stopped coming, but agony still radiated through her body. Kel sank to her knees, gasping.

"Do not anger me again," Maggur said, maliciously. "You don't want to know the consequences." He turned with a flourish, and left the room.

Only when Kel was sure of Maggur's departure did she let her tears fall. She ached all over, and Kel realized how hopeless her capture was. She had no way to protect herself from Maggur. A groan beside her made Kel start; she had forgotten about Neal! He was just waking. He blinked, and sat up.

"Kel? Is that you? Where are we? Why are we here? What's the matter?" Neal asked. His eyes filled with worry when he saw Kel's tears.

"Yes, it's me. I'm not sure where we are. We're being held captive, or at least I am. I don't think they meant to take you too," Kel replied. Neal frowned, and stood up. He paced round the cell for a while until he finally sat down next to Kel.

"Are you sure you're ok?" he asked, cupping her cheek with his hand.

"I'm fine," Kel said. She was finding it hard to breathe. Neal's face was so close to her own. Tentatively, he brought his mouth to Kel's. Kel closed her eyes, and savored the kiss. The kiss went on for several minutes until Kel abruptly broke away.

"What am I doing?" she cried aloud. "I can't cheat on Raoul! I love him. I'm sorry, Neal, but this can't happen; it would be wrong."

Neal nodded. "I understand," he said. "I'm sorry too." He sighed, and looked away. He must have drifted off to sleep, for the next thing he knew, Kel was shaking him awake.

"Hurry, Neal! Maggur's coming! Hide!" she said.

"How?"

"I don't know how! Just do it!" Kel exclaimed. Neal used hi gift to make himself invisible. At the same moment, Maggur walked in the door with another man.

"Well, Keladry, have you decided to tell after all?" Maggur asked, grinning.

"I told you I would never tell! I won't change my mind, so don't even try to make me!" Kel cried. She clenched her fists.

"You will tell before long," Maggur replied. "Now stand up."

"No."

"What?!"

"I said, NO!!"

"Girl, don't make me angry!" Maggur strode over to Kel and yanked her chained arms. When he was in the best place, Kel kicked up as hard as she could. Maggur howled from both rage and pain. He finally succeeded in getting her to stand. Once on her feet, Kel kicked Maggur in the shins. He cursed, and punched her in the stomach. Kel doubled over, wheezing. While she was vulnerable, Maggur kicked her in the side, making her fall to her knees. Maggur grinned maliciously as he proceeded to hit Kel like a straw bag.

Kel winced. She knew it was hopeless to try and protect herself. When Maggur tired, he nodded to the man who had accompanied him to the cell. He now stepped forward, and uncoiled a leather whip. Maggur tore off Kel's shirt, and pressed her against the wall. Kel stifled a gasp. What are they doing to me? she wondered. I hope it's not what I think it is. The man started to beat her back with the whip. Kel's back screamed at the pure torture, and it was all that she could to keep from screaming.

"Harder!" shouted Maggur. The lashes became even harsher. Kel started to feel faint. Finally, the whip stopped coming. Abruptly, the two men left, leaving Kel half-clothed on the floor.

As soon as the key turned in the lock, Neal reappeared, and ran over to Kel.

"Gods, Kel! Why are you so stubborn? Just give them the damn information!" Neal cried.

"No, I won't," Kel said shakily. "I don't care what they do to me! I won't tell."

"They'll kill you, Kel." Neal's eyes were bright. Kel's heart melted when she looked at him. She silently berated herself. You love Raoul! Remember?

"I'm sorry, Neal, but I refuse to tell them anything."

He sighed. "Well, at least let me look at your back." Kel gladly turned away. She felt herself blushing. She'd forgotten to put her shirt back on! Neal grimaced when he saw her back; it was covered with blood and welts. Gently, he placed his hands on her, letting his Gift flow into her. Slowly, the welts shrank and scabbed. Neal wiped away the blood with his handkerchief. Kel moaned in relief; Neal felt his heart flutter.

Once he was done, Neal sat back, feeling rather ill. Kel looked the same way.

"Are you all right?" she asked. "you don't look too good." Kel pulled her shirt back on, and crawled over to him.

"I'm fine and you?"

"Much better, thank you." Kel leaned her head against Neal. His hear wriggled again.

"Kel?" he said softly.

"Hmmm?"

"I love you. I know you love Raoul, but if you ever need help, you can come to me." Kel opened her mouth to speak, but then abruptly closed it. She thought about what Neal said, and then came to a realization.

"Neal, I love you too. I hadn't realized it until just now. I guess my feelings for Raoul just weren't real."

"Kel!!" Neal whispered, and pulled her into a passionate embrace.

Before Kel could reply, the door creaked open. This time, the door opened to reveal Dom. He had a worried expression, which disappeared when he saw Neal and Kel.

"Kel! Meathead! Thank the Gods we found you! Raoul, Lerant, and the others are waiting outside. We killed Maggur's assistants, but Maggur ran to safety before we could get him. But more importantly, how are you two doing.? What were you thinking, Meathead?!? You should have protected her!.

Neal sighed. "I tried, but Kel is just too stubborn sometimes."

Dom frowned at his cousin, then said, "Neal, Raoul wants to see you outside." Neal nodded, then left the room.

Dom looked at Kel once more. He started to speak once more. "Kel, I never realized how much I loved you until you were captured. Please say that you can return my love."

It was Kel's turn to frown. "I'm sorry, Dom. I will always love you as a friend, but the love you wish for belongs to another."

Dom's face passed through several different emotions. "Very well," he said, bitterly. "I know I will never love anyone the way I love you. Since I can't ever have your affections, I shall join the Mithran cloisters. Good-bye, Kel. You will have my love forever."

He stormed out of the cell, calling to the people outside. "Neal! Raoul! Kel requires your assistance."