A/N:  Wow.  It's been awhile, and I apologize.  I'm so sorry!  Thanks for all of those who wrote me reviews, I really appreciate it.  Also, I appreciate the emails I got, a few about Tortallan weddings, and a few to tell me to get my butt in gear.  But, as my Inbox suddenly ate all my emails, I have no idea who sent them to me. I'm really sorry for not mentioning you guys, but all of you rock, and I hope you enjoy this chapter!

            The priest clapped his hands together for attention.  The chatter disappeared.  The priest took a formal bow and stepped back.  Music started up, a lilting tune, and Kel noticed Raoul and Buri walking in from opposite sides of the area.  Raoul looked happy, his black curls waving in the gentle wind.  Buri looked delicate in her light blue sweeping dress, but Kel noticed that she had a small dagger attached to her side and smiled.  Both of them looked radiant.

            They walked towards each other, taking slow steps.  When they reached the ground in front of the priest, they circled each other and stopped.  The music stopped, and the priest started a small fire in his hands.

            "Isn't that hot?" Dom asked incredulously.

            Kel laughed.  "I'm sure he's learned to tolerate it after so many marriages.  Now hush."

            "Yes, Mother."  Kel pinched Dom's hand gently and then turned her attention back to the ceremony. 

            "Today, we are to see the life of a new couple begin," the priest announced.  "They will place their holy necklaces around each other, showing their love and devotion." 

            Raoul went first, placing a simple string with a colorless stone on it around Buri's neck.  "I pledge my love and devotion to you until the day I die," he said.  "You gave me something I never thought I'd have," he added, grinning.

            "Me too," Dom agreed.

            "Shh!" Kel admonished.  He was as bad as Neal.

            Buri then placed an identical necklace around Raoul.  "I pledge my love and devotion to you until the day I die," she said.  She didn't add anything extraneous as Raoul did, but she smiled at him.  Kel had seen that same smile on Neal's face whenever he looked at Yuki. 

            "Now place your joint hands in the fire, and let Mithros and the Mother Goddess accept your union."  Raoul and Buri did as instructed, and Kel watched as the fire seemed to engulf the two lovers and then vanished.  When it was gone, Kel could see that both were wearing a garland of flowers.

            "The gods have blessed your union, and have given you flower garlands as a symbol of the new beginning you have created for yourself."

            Raoul turned to the priest, a mischievous grin on his face.  "Can I kiss her now?" he asked cheekily. The priest allowed a small smile, and Raoul gathered Buri into his arms among whoops and cheers from the audience.  Kel and Dom stood up to clap, along with the King, Alanna, and Sir Gareth of Naxen.  Raoul and Buri walked down the aisle to the reception area.  Others stood up to follow them.

            "Well Lady Knight, what did you think?" Dom asked.

            Kel smiled at him.  "It was a very nice wedding.  I'm so happy for them.  Shall we go congratulate them?"

            Dom laughed.  "You can congratulate them.  I want to make fun of Sir Raoul.  'Can I kiss her now?!'  He sounds like an eager newlywed."

            Kel shook her head.  "He is an eager newlywed.  I must say, I'm no longer sure who's the Meathead, Neal or you."

            Dom gasped exaggeratedly.  "Sir Keladry, you offend me!"

            "I must say, I agree with Kel," a voice drawled.

            "Ah, the real Meathead has arrived!" Dom cried.

            "Cousin, your antics never fail to amuse me," Neal replied.  "Goddess knows why you just don't ask Kel if you can court her."  Both Kel and Dom blushed profusely. 

            "You are the Meathead," Kel said weakly to Neal.  Dom managed a weak laugh.   An awkward silence hung over them.

            "Well, shall we go get something to eat?" Neal asked.  Kel nodded.  She turned around.  Suddenly, she felt a sharp stab in her side.

            "Kel!" she heard Neal shout.  She could feel warm blood seeping into her dress as she doubled over.  Trying to keep her eyes open, she could make out a man holding a dagger, laughing insanely.

            "Scanra is avenged!  She will live!" he shouted.

            Kel fell to the ground as Dom unsheathed her sword.  Her eyes closed as a scream echoed in her eardrums.

A/N #2:  I promise you everything will be alright.  I mean it.  Honest.