Gah. I'm really hyper. You would be, too, if you'd just had 3 Cokes and 5 cookies. They were good cookies, I tell you, good!!!!!!!!!!!!! *mad giggles* Ah, anyways, here you are, to the reviewers!!!!! *more insane giggles*
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*sigh* I know cliffies aren't nice. Sorry, I can't help myself sometimes… *eats another cookie* On with the story!!!
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There was a huge rush as about two thirds of the room rushed to Kel. The rest stood up, which didn't help Cenzi's view of the whole thing either. After Kel fainted, Cenzi had jumped to hit her head on the wardrobe's top, and had just stopped herself from bursting out.
"Kel…" she murmured, as she attempted to look at Kel through the door's small hole. Soon she saw something through the mass of bodies- they all backed up to let the burly black haired man from earlier, Dom and Neal carry Kel swiftly out of the room. Cenzi winced, not wanting to know what kind of crowd awaited them outside. They'd be pounced upon as soon as they were out, if Cenzi knew a thing about typical nobles.
"Gods," Cenzi muttered. "How will I get out of this madhouse?"
Soon the chattering people flowed slowly out of the room until just a footman was left, ushering the last of the crowd out the door. Cenzi decided to take the chance. As the man leaned against the wall, exhausted, Cenzi tumbled out of the closet. She stumbled up, shook out her skirts, and smiled quickly at the skeptical looking footman. Before he could say a word, she bustled out the door, shut it and peered at the disappearing crowd. They poured out the door, prattling loudly to leave Cenzi alone in the immense hall.
She didn't stop to look at it, as most people would have done, but rushed out of the room to realize she didn't know where the in the realms Kel was (hah. Little Tortallian saying instead of "where the hell" that I made up). She scowled and went looking for some sort of important person who could inform her where Kel was.
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As soon as she found out where Kel was, Cenzi set off immediately. She reached the room with ease, to find a huge crowd huddled around the door. It seemed to be locked. A few people were banging on the door, demanding to be let in. The door opened a crack, and the mob became louder. Neal stuck his head out, looking frenzied. He peered around, shaking his head at the demands of the crowd. Cenzi jumped up a little, and waved. After a few more jumps, Neal saw her. He waved quickly, looked around, and beckoned to her. The crowd protested as Cenzi made her way to the door. She pushed through, the crowd muttering at her. Neal gave a quick smile, and let her in.
Inside there weren't many people. Dom and some other people Cenzi didn't know crowded around a bed in front of her. She ran up beside Dom, who was sitting on the bed, next to Kel. A few people lifted their heads to look quickly at Cenzi, then most of them focused back on Kel. She was sitting on the bed next to not only Dom, but on her other side was someone Cenzi also recognized. The Lioness.
*Oh, my gods.*
Kel peered at Cenzi, then smiled. "Hey," she said. Dom grinned at her too, then nodded towards the Lioness. Alanna looked up briefly, and Cenzi stood terrified in her amethyst gaze.
Alanna nodded at her, then focused her attention back on Kel. Cenzi stood, spellbound. Dom winked at her. The Lioness had acknowledged her.
Neal's loud roar broke through her thoughts. "Everyone OUT!!!" he bellowed to the mob outside the door. Kel sighed, grateful, and the Lioness grinned wryly at her former squire.
"Finally, Queenscove. You took long enough."
"Getting too old to do it yourself?" he teased back.
"You are much too pert for a man your age," she said, sighing wistfully. "How does Yuki put up with you?"
"She does it just fine."
"Uh-huh. Yeah," Alanna said disbelievingly. Then she laughed. "Nealan, you're getting too old for my teasing."
Kel coughed.
Alanna chuckled, then seemed to somber. "So, you're the defender then, my girl." She patted Kel's knee.
Kel smiled, then leaned back against the bed post. "How will I do it??"
"You'll be fine, hon," Dom said softly. "You can kick his butt easy."
Alanna made a sound that sounded like something between a snort and a laugh. Then she grinned. "You can do it, Kel. You've bested me at just about everything I do well- I'd use your glaive, if I were you."
"Isn't it a proper duel, though?"
"Well, it's supposed to be. But with Roger, he'll probably cheat anyways."
Neal sighed. "You'll have to watch out for that Kel- too bad you have no Gift."
Kel gave a small smile. "Like I'd cheat with it anyways."
"No, not to cheat!!" Neal said. "Just to know when he's cheating."
"Well, you'll have to keep an eye out for me then," Kel whispered. Everyone fell silent for a minute.
"What time is it?" asked Dom.
"Eleven," Neal said. Cenzi started. She hadn't realized it was so late.
"I'll be getting to bed now," Alanna said, getting up with a groan. "You should too, young lady," she said to Kel, patting her knee.
And with that, the Lioness left. Kel stood up. Then she saw Cenzi. "Where will Cenzi sleep?" she asked Dom and Neal.
"She can sleep in the room across the hall- I heard that was open."
"Sure," Cenzi said, glad to be part of the conversation again. "I'll go."
So she left, across the hall to the room. Waiting for her, to her amusment, was another fluffy bed. "Hah," she muttered, bouncing on it. Soon she fell asleep, with dreams of Kel beating a man called Roger.
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There you are. Just over three pages, this is. Talking like Yoda, I am. Review, you should. High, I feel. Bye, ladyknight says.
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