A/N Thank you for your reviews everyone I just have one teensy favor to ask would you please read the whole story before you flame me I am sorry that the first two chapters have been hard to read. Anyway I would love for you to tell me suggestions on how I can make the story better. Well with that being said I'll get on to the disclaimer

Disclaimer: I own nothing except the plot and Alanna (Kel's daughter) don't sue

Alanna came rushing through the palace and came to the outdoor practice courts where Rail of Goldenlake and Malorie's Peak was practicing a little archery. Alanna was so excited she just raced on and cried

"Uncle Rauol, Uncle Rauol guess what!"

Rauol just turned around and opened his arms real wide so Alanna could climb into them. "What is it you little bundle of energy."

"I'm going to go to Shang!"

"Shang, wow you sure."

" Yeah that's why I came here the Shang Horse is going to test me to see if I am qualified."

"And are your parents ok with it."

" Da is but," she whispered in his ear "I don't think Ma is too happy about."

"Really" Alanna nodded " Where is your mother now that I think about it."

Alanna looked around " There she is talking to Uncle Neal."

Kel looked at her daughter talking to her friend mentor and former knight master, she was so lost in thought she hadn't realized that Neal was talking to her and that his last remark was a question.

" Hmm sorry I was just drifting."

Neal looked at her and smiled "I can see that, I said why are you so upset that Alanna wants to go to Shang."

Kel thought about it really thought about it and for the first time she realized that the reason she didn't want Alanna to go was totally selfish.

" I am just really, really going to miss her."

"Are you worrying she won't eat her vegetables while she's gone." Neal said teasing her. Kel smiled " That's funny Neal you know Yuki has been telling me that you haven't been eating your vegetables lately."

Neal pretended to be shocked " Me not eating my vegetables why that's unbelievable I have always eaten my vegetables."

"Ha Ha very funny come on the Shang Horse is here."