The Gods Pugna

By Imperfectionist

THANK YOU!!!! VERY VERY VERY MUCH!!!!!! Goddess Bless Reviewers & Readers!!! I am so happy and it's the best present you can give (reviews). Well I should get on with the story and I'm sure you will like it even though this one is it's a bit depressing.

Wish everyone a happy and healthy summer and enjoy this chapter…

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Kel slammed the door and wept on her pillow. She realised what she was doing and made herself stop. It was harder to actually stop crying than she thought it was. But who wouldn't cry if she has to repeat a year because some bastard tried to rape her and the criminal got away with it. If it weren't for Joren's lack of sympathy and help she would be better off.

No! Said a part of her mind. You mustn't always depend on other people especially some jerks like Joren of Stone Mountain. Anyway it's only one more year; you could be the best page in court.

What point is there to stay if you don't learn anything new? Asked a reasonable part of her being.

A sudden knock was clearly heard; Kel quickly washed her face with cold water and went to open the door. Like she half expected it was her friends. She invited them in; one by one they entered. Carefully staring at Kel. Finally she closed the door while the boys shuffled about uneasily.

"What are you boys going to say?"

"Well I thought Cleon was going to say it." Voiced Merric.

"My Dove we want to say that no matter how depressing the dark side of court is. Your knights in shining armour will be there to help you."

She smiled grimly; even Cleon's humour isn't helping very much. "Thank you for the support and I'd like to say that I am definitely staying. At least I'm with Owen, us two will do fine together." She patted Owen on the shoulder that stood next to her.

"Kel, we know you are very strong and would do anything to become a knight but we're confused. We want to know what made you not come to the Big Test." They looked at Kel with pleading faces; but she wasn't ready to tell.

"I'm not sure if I'm ready to tell you yet." The boys' look of disappointment made her change her mind. "Alright. I'll tell one of you and he will tell everyone else." Everyone agreed and slowly they walked out of Kel's room, leaving Neal to stay.

"I suppose I'm some very good listener. Apart from you." Kel smiled and he gave her a comforting hug. She thanked the gods that Neal was her friend. She started telling him everything. From Vinson knocking her unconscious to her little 'talk' with Joren. By the end of it, it was past bedtime. They bade each other good night and Neal left, leaving Kel to her sleep.

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AN: If anyone has noticed last chapter and this chapter, it ends with someone going to sleep. Well please review and I'm fourteen!!!! I'm living my second day as a fourteen year old.

Thank you again for your reviews. It made my days.

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Imperfectionist