Disclaimer: I do not own MOST of these characters though I wish I did. Author note: first Tamora Pierce fic so be nice and enjoy, R/R PLZ it would be sooooo helpful. Chapter 2

Kel ran down the long corridors to the Temple of Mithros, where she flung herself at the foot of the alter. There she cried. "Good Mithros, why did you have to take him?" she screamed. The Temple door swung open, Kel didn't pay it any mind. "Kel?" said a man with a deep voice, "I saw you running down the hall, are you ok?" the man walked forward and placed his hand on her shoulder. It was her old knight master Raoul of Goldenlake and Malorie's peak. "Cleon is.is." she stammered, "I know," he said, "But I am sure he is happy where he is."

Later Kel Walked along the training grounds thinking of her times with Cleon. "I cant believe it, I cant believe he is." her words trailed off. Jump was walking beside her tail between his legs. A sparrow darted up to her and away towards the stables, Kel followed it.

In the stables, she saw Peachblossom all saddled and ready to ride. Bewildered Kel Peeked over to the next stall to see Alanna finish saddling her mount. "Alanna?" asked Kel, "Hello," she said, "Up for a ride?"

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At dinner Kel sat next to Alanna, Neal, Yuki, Buri, and Raoul. Neal and Yuki talked about the up coming wedding, while Alanna talked about the ogers that have been appearing in Pirate Swoop. Kel was silently listening to the conversation wile poking at her food. "Keladry? Is that you?" Kel turned around to face Domitan of Masbolle. Kel blushed when he smiled at her. No matter ho depressed she was his smile always made her go weak at the knees. "Sit down Dom" she said motioning to the empty space next to her. "So how have you been young lady?" asked Dom "I've been working with the rider groups lately." She answered. "Anyway, I was just going out to the archery range, would you join me?" he asked, "Sure." She answered. He held out his hand to help her up looked at him, raising one eyebrow then accepted it. As they walked out, Neal remarked, "Geez, was he flirting or what?" Every one laughed.

Kel placed an arrow on the notch of her bow, pulled it back and loosed. The arrow hit the bull's eye dead center. Dom did the same, but split her arrow in half. "Wow, you have improved since the last time I saw you." Kel said as she put another arrow in, "I try." He said. Kel loosed, it knocked Dom's arrow out and took its place. He raised his eyebrow. "Um, Kel.I." he started, "Um never mind." Kel looked at him, "It's time I retire. Goodnight." Kel said as she walked off.

Sorry this chapter is shorter than the other ^_^ I'll try to make them longer. R/R plz