Since it's been so long since I updated (about two years, sry!), here's a recap of what happened:

They rescue Chris's sister, but Scarface and one of Kally's prisoners get away. Three mysterious men come up with a plot and split up; two head to Rachia, the other one heads to an unknown destination. While searching for the escaped prisoner, Kally and Chris get lost in the woods. It starts to rain and they are forced to stop and set up a make-shift camp. A stray pup wanders over to them. Obviously, it's been abused, so they take care of it and decide to name it Kobe. (Pronounced Koh-bee)

Disclaimer: blah, blah, blah, Tortall and the countries surrounding it do NOT belong to me…blah, blah, blah, only things mine are Chris, Bobbie, Robbie, the Gypsies, Kobe, and the Gallans. DON'T SUE ME all I have is a shoebox….

Now…on with the story!!!! (finally ;p)

p.s.: it takes place 5 weeks after I left off

They would enter Galla in three days time. Kobe had grown a lot bigger and was now a healthy troublemaker. Izzy was still annoying, everyone doubts that will ever change. Amy and Kally started teaching Jennifer hand-to-hand combat and fencing and she excelled.

It was a cool night. The whole camp sat around the large fire. People danced to the music played by a few of the gypsies. Food and drink were passed around by some of the women. Kally stood in front of Chris and tried pulling him to his feet.

"Aw, c'mon Chris, let's dance!"

"NO! I don't dance!"

"Well you should. Up now!"

"No. Go find someone else to dance with you!"

"Ok, I will. Hey Wes! Wanna dance?" Wes nodded and started moving towards her.

"I didn't mean go dance with him!" Chris said, his voice thick with jealousy.

"Well, you said anybody and Wes just happens to be the best dancer here. And he's handsome too." With a smirk on her face, Kally grabbed Wes's arm and pulled him over to where the other couples were dancing. The tempo was fast as they did a number of spins and twirls. Wes lifted her and spun her around effortlessly. When the music finally stopped, both were out of breath. The musicians started playing a slower song, Kally was about to wrap her arms around Wes when she felt another pair of arms wrap around her waist and pull her back. She looked up to see the face of a pissed off Chris. With an apologetic glance at Wes, she turned around and smiled sweetly at her 'friend'.

"Hi. You ready to dance now?"

"Do you really think Wes is handsome?"

"Don't you?"

"If you like that sorta thing."

"Do I sense jealousy here?"

"I AM NOT JEALOUS!!!"

"You sure sound like it."

"Well, I'm not!"

"Ok, I believe you Chris."

"I'm not."

"I never said you were."

"Yes you did, but it's not true because I'm not jealous!"

"Ok, ok, you're not jealous. I'm sorry for ever thinking it."

"You should be, 'cause it's not true."

"Ok. So, what's your father like?"

"I wanted to cripple him and make him wish he were never born!"

"You want to make your dad wish he were never born?!"

"Well yeah, him too. Actually I was talking 'bout Wes."

"Oh. I thought you said you weren't jealous."

"Yeah, well, I kinda lied about that. I wanted to tear him from limb to limb every time he touched you."

"You make it sound as if I was having sex with him."

"No I'm not. If you'd had sex with him, he really would be dead and cut up into tiny pieces, oh, and placed in a box."

"How romantic."

"I know." With a cheesy grin, Chris pulled Kally away from all the music and people. He led her to a blanket on the ground near their wagon and poured some wine into a couple of mugs while she sat down and looked up at the stars overhead. He sat down next to her and handed her a mug.

"Oooo, a mug….classy."

"I'm sorry Your Highness, but Kobe got to the crystal flutes before I could."

"Dumb dog," she said affectionately.

"Speakin of dumb dogs, where is he?"

"He was trying to get Jen to feed him when I last saw them. Where's Bobbie and Robbie?"

"Flirting with some girls, I don't think they'll be comin back tonight," He glanced over at her, "Whatever shall we do?"

Kally glanced back at him and said: "Well, we could go dance, or you could tell me more about your family, or…"she cleared her throat and looked meaningfully at their wagon.

"You sure you want to…" Chris cleared his throat.

"Yes. I love you, you love me, why not make it official?"

"You don't have to sleep with me to make our relationship official."

"I know, but I want to any way."

"Well, if your sure..."

"I am."

"Alright, let's go." He helped her up and led her to their room.

Thanx for the reviews and for being patient while I got my act together, I'll try not to wait 2 years till I update again. Um, special thanks to imogenhm for all the ideas. And yes, I realize many of my characters are named after food items, I'm just one of those ppl who love to eat pats belly should probably go on a diet, lol. Well r/r! thanx, ttfn.

Tigress