Uh uh….only….14 1/2 hours off!  Erm…Monday counts as part of a weekend for me?  x_X  SOSH, sorry!!!!!!!! _  ((also…when I tried to log in, the server said it was overloaded.  I swear, it's the TRUTH!  Cin never lies!  Cin is a good person.))

Cin Begs For Forgiveness of … Procrastinating~~!  Huggggggsssssssssssss

While Kel had her share of curiosity fulfilled, Joren was trying to satisfy his as well.  Besides, it was time to return the favor.  He'd caught her looking in his direction, with unanswered thoughts evident in her eyes, and later, spotted her sneaking off.  He smirked.  Of course, compared to his, her life would be…worthless, no wonder she was peeking around for something to do.

And yet, he wondered about the routine of exercises she was known for.  They said she didn't need weapons to do them, which, of course, was nonsense. 

Plus…he needed to work off energy today.  There was too much sugar in that breakfast bun.

***

               Joren was walking down to the cabins when he passed by Kel's.

The blonde almost passed without noticing anything different, when he heard soft thumping on the floor.  Plus he would've noticed it, without the noise, since the ground was shaking so.  Therefore, he concluded that Kel was trying to sink the ship and turned around to reprimand her.  However, when he got to her doorway, all thoughts disappeared from his head.  The nonsense, was performing right before his eyes.  All the twisting, bending, horribly complicated exercises he dared not think of were being done by her.  And he was witnessing.  How worse could this get?

Much worse.

As he was pondering, Joren didn't notice Kel lashing out and grabbing him by the ankle, pinning him to the floor.

               Smack.

               The world started to dim…I'm dying, she's killed me.  How embarrassing.

               Kel poked him in the side. 

When Joren didn't respond, she prodded harder.

"Don't do that.  It tickles."  Stone Mountain didn't bother to open his eyes, knowing that she would just flash a triumphant smile at him, which he didn't really need at the moment. 

"Are you okay?"  Wow, she sounds genuinely concerned…"Did I beat you too bad?" 

               He coughed and sat up.

"Thank you very much for the get-back-to-earth message, why couldn't you say it like any other normal person?"

"Because I'm THE Lump."

"Ha. Ha. Funny, you should be a court joker."  He snorted at the provoked image.

               Kel made a face at the thought.

"Nah, you'll probably beat me to it."

The image of a joker-clad Joren danced in their minds.  They looked at each other, and burst out in joyful laughter.  Suddenly, Joren stopped and gently touched his side. 

"Ow.  Can't Laugh.  Hurts.  Pain."

               She looked at his pain-filled face, eyes widening.

"Did I break something?"  Kel sounded almost cheerful.

               Joren opened one eye in his wince.  He motioned for her to lean closer.  Kel followed his movements.

"Don't worry, dear, you'll have many more chances to touch your gorgeous angel."

The Lady Knight fell back, making no sound, since she was laughing too hard; her face turning dangerously red.  Needless to say, Joren's ego shrunk quite a bit.

***

               Arik of Black Seas was currently playing cards with the members of his crew. 

               His thoughts were interrupted by the laughter coming from below; he smiled secretly.

It was interesting how youngsters interacted with each other.  Especially these two.  The pirate grinned, remember an old saying his own mother used to say, Love always springs from Hate, there's no other option except to accept it as it comes along.  

Still grinning, his mind returned to the game.  The others, thinking that their captain was going to win, glanced at him suspiciously.

***

It was the next day, the sky clear and the sun shining brightly.  The waves were smooth and the wind was blowing in their direction, leading them further and aiding them greatly in the jorney.  Kel thought about this over and decided that her kidnap wasn't so bad.  Besides, she missed the Yamani Islands, and after getting to know Joren for about a week, he seemed like a decent person.  Perhaps not friendly, but decent.

Tortallan life was gets to you after a while.

And now she was back to her beloved island, well, almost back.

Arik shouted something and both heads turned. 

"What?"  both of them answered.

This time, louder and clearer, for the pirate was heading to their direction.  A twinkle shone brightly in his eye.

"We've reached the Yamani Islands."

Yay!  Ship moments are over!  Fortunately none of the characters got seasick…o_O…hmm…

Review?  Pleeeeeeeease pretty plleeeeeeaseeeee………….*curtsies her best*  (hope that convinces the readers  =P)