A/N: hey! You didn't think that one rude comment would really keep me away, did you? Lol. Well, major writers block at the moment, please bare with me. And review. I was gone for 3 days and got ONE review. Sobs I need more! So, review! Oh yes, how do you find challenges? Like I see people responding to "the blank challenge of the week." And stuff, but how do you find those? Please tell me.

Emily

Disclaimer: nope, not mine.

WARNING: very A/U and everyone is VERY OOC!!!!!

"What happened to you guys?" Warrick asked, stifling his laughter. Alanna, who had joined the group, answered.

"They went through the Ordeal. It is the final test squires go through to become knights. It makes them face their worse fears." The knight explained. She then looked at the four shaking figures. "Get out of there." Catherine and Calleigh obeyed. Horatio slowly wobbled out, leaving only Grissom. Alanna rolled her eyes and escorted the older man out.

"Damn, did Gris go crazy again?" Greg seemed to come from nowhere. Sara, Nick, and Warrick nodded.

"I think its no mystery why the kid died." Catherine's voice was shaky.

"Erm, lets get them to bed or something." Sara was afraid that the four CSI's were going to collapse.

THE NEXT DAY

Those who had been in the Chamber had recovered after a nice rest. They were still shaken up, but they were much better. Now, the girls sat in a palace garden. They were chatting about life and work.

"So, you guys have the number two crime lab in the country? Wow. Next time we have a dead end, we should give you a call." Olivia, like Lilly, Calleigh, and Yelina, were very interested in the Vegas CSI.

"What I find interesting is that you still have time to form relationships with colleagues." Lilly laughed as Sara's face went beat red. Catherine turned to the younger woman.

"Oh really. Is that why you slapped Gris?" Catherine was filling in the blanks. In a way, she really wasn't surprised that Sara and Nick would be dating.

"There's no rule against it." Yelina defended Sara.

"You would know." Catherine smirked. Yelina Paled.

"What do you mean?"

"You and Horatio!"

"He FINALLY made his move? Yeah! The guys owe me fifty bucks." Calleigh got up. "Now its pay up time!" she walked off smiling.

Just then, Eric, Nick, Warrick, Greg, Speed, and Scotty walked out.

"HEY! You owe me fifty bucks. He made his move!" Eric and Speed groaned. Nick shot Sara a questioning glance and she nodded.

"They figured it out." Sara smiled as Nick came over and wrapped his arms around her. Warrick did not look surprised, but Greg looked at them in disbelief.

"Does Gris know?" Warrick made them remember that one day their boss would find out.

"Of course not, they are still alive."

"Greg!"

"Its true. He's gonna kill you."

"Who's killing who?" Alanna, Daine, and Numair walked towards the gang. Upon seeing the men, Numair Quickly turned around.

"Hey, Alanna, can you teach me how to use a sword?" Calleigh perked up at the thought.

"Um, sure." She turned around and motioned for the girls. "Follow me."

"So, you and Sara?" Nick glared at Warrick who laughed.

Alanna handed each woman a wooden practice sword. She picked up her own and started demonstrating a bunch of moves. Then, she asked the Americans to try. Needless to say, it was a disaster.

Sara somehow managed to stub her toe. Catherine punched Yelina in the stomach with the sword, who in return hit Catherine's leg. Calleigh's sword flew out of her hands, narrowly missing Alanna. Olivia punched the dull wooden sword into her stomach. Being dull, all it did was knock the wind out of her. And Lilly, well, she somehow managed to whack herself in the head. She landed on the floor in a hard thump.

"We have a lot to work on" Alanna remarked, looking at the sorry sight playing out before her.

Later that day, after taking care of her various bruises, Sara met up with Nick on the outer halls. Little did they know that Grissom had just woken up? And he was taking a walk.

Grissom needed to clear his head. That's why he decided to take a walk around the palace. As he walked, he suddenly heard laughter. The sound was familiar, so he went to investigate. His jaw hit the ground as he saw Nick and Sara, kissing passionately.

"NICK!! SARA!!!" his voice echoed angrily throughout the palace, causing Catherine to walk outside to see what was going on.

"Um, hey Gris. Um, we were going to tell you once we got back home. This only happened at the ball."

"Erm, yeah." Sara agreed, backing up slowly. The look in Grissom's eyes was downright scary.

"Um, Sara, lets get going. I think Gris needs some time to himself." Nick joined Sara in backing up.

"GET BACK HERE!" Grissom broke into a run, chasing Nick and Sara. The raced past Catherine, who stood there shaking her head. "JUST WAIT UNTIL I GET MY HANDS ON YOU!" Warrick and Greg Joined Catherine in watching the chase.

"What's going on?"

"Gris found out about Sara and Nick and now he's trying to kill them."

"Oh, maybe we should save them."

"I guess so." Reluctantly the gang started chasing after their crazed boss. Warrick easily caught up with Grissom and held the older man back.

"Ok, Gris, I think you and Nick need to talk calmly."

"Ok. Fine."

"Nick?"

"I'm fine with it."

"Good. I'm going to leave you two so you can have some quiet time."

Nick and Grissom stood staring each other down. Nick was the first to speak.

"Ok man, I'm sorry but I'm in love."

"But I'm in love to!"

"But it just wouldn't work out!"

"If we gave it a chance it would!"

"But what about Sara?"

Just then Kel and Neal came strolling by. The two had heard the whole conversation and now Kel was telling Neal rather loudly "see, I told you two men together wasn't an insult."

"I guess in some cultures its not. But here, it's just wrong." Neal stole a disgusted glance at Nick and Grissom, plainly telling them that they had been the subjects of that conversation.

"HEY! We aren't in love with each other!" Nick was insulted.

"You know, in a way that has a nice ring to it..."

"Dude, don't even say it. Don't even say it."

A/N: well, I hope you liked! Please review! I must know what you think. Also, sorry but there will be no raunchy and descriptive 'bed' scenes. Lol. I can barely write a kiss scene. Hehehe. So, remember to review! I barely got any last time. Anyone who reviews will get the CSI or Tortallian of his or her choice! Yes, just review. And if its really nice, I may throw in a second guy free! Lol. So, review!

Emily