Disclaimer:I don't own Tortall or any of it's characters. That belongs to the wonderful and talented Tamora Pierce.

This is a story about the couple everyone neglects. Neal and Yukimi. Romance galore and a wedding and heartbreak and all this stuff I can't even begin to explain! Also I'm sorry if Yuki or Kel is OOC because I don't have Squire handy. Anyway if you are a fan of Kel and Neal read this so you can change your mind and become a fan of Yuki and Neal! You have to read this fic because it is by the talented and beautiful Lady Uusoae. What else do I have to say? READ!!!

Chap 7: Ding Dong, the wedding bells chime

Yuki looked at herself in the mirror, she looked lovely, her light purple dress fit perfectly, and her hair was pulled back into a twist of curls and braids. Her creamy skin was dusted lightly with paint, purple on her eyelids and on her lips, and pink on her cheeks. She fastened her silver and purple necklace around her neck with hands that trembled. I wonder how Neal's feeling she wondered. She waited to be called for her walk down the aisle

Neal looked at himself in the mirror; he wore his finest black linen breeches and a white silk shirt. His hair was smoothed back and all in all he looked very attractive. He smiled, he was marrying Yuki today! He was going to spend the rest of his life with her, the woman he loved, Cleon had asked him if he had any doubts, but how could he? Yuki was perfect in every way and he had loved her for years, how could he have doubts! And how could Yuki? He exited the room to stand at the alter to wait for Yuki

Cleon looked at himself in the mirror. He looked good but, he didn't care. He was attending his best friends wedding, and he couldn't feel happy, all he felt was sad. Sad that he broke Kel's heart, especially after things had been going so well between them. Sad, that now he and Kel were both miserable, when they should be happy for their friends. Sad that he had to marry a woman that he loathed, for no reason. But there was a reason, an unreasonable reason, but a reason nonetheless; he loathed Ermelian because she wasn't Kel. He exited his room and walked towards the room where the wedding was to be held

Kel looked at herself in the mirror, she looked terrible, Her gown was pretty, made of blue silk, but her face was pale, there were circles under her eyes, and her eyes were red-rimmed from crying and crying and crying, she had cried until she couldn't feel anything, pain, shock, hurt, sadness, disbelief she could only feel numb, like a spirit, observing her life going by but not being part of it. She exited her room and walked towards the room where the wadding was to be held.

The guest had all taken their seats and Cleon was shocked to find his seat was beside Kel. He slowly sat and looked away. He felt Kel's gaze on him and shifted uncomfortably in his chair. DING, DING, DING the bells tolled out for this special occasion. Cleon felt Kel's gaze shift from him, and relaxed.

At the sound of the bells Neal tensed, realization had hit him. The past weeks Yuki had been thinking only of Kel and Cleon, was that a way for her to take her mind off the wedding? He wondered if Yuki wasn't going to show up, but his doubts were silenced as Yuki appeared, looking more beautiful than Neal had ever seen her. How could he ever have doubted her love for him? He asked himself, she loves you with her whole heart and you her.

As Kel turned to look at Yuki walking down the aisle she saw who was sitting on her other side, Domitan of Masbolle. When she saw him he smiled, the smile that always turned her insides to jelly. She felt as if Dom's smile had awoken her, like the spirit that was her, watching her life going by had all of a sudden returned to her body and she could feel again. She didn't feel sad over Cleon, she felt like their break up was in the past with the Lady Knights of old, and Dom, Dom could be the future. Still looking at Dom she subconsciously smoothed her gown.

Yuki had made her way down the aisle and was standing in front of Neal. Neal smiled at her and, looking into his eyes she thought, this is my future, my life is right here in Neal's eyes (awwww, yeah it's kinda corny but I LIKE IT OKAY????) Behind them the priest said the vows but they were lost in their own world. The world that was behind each others eyes.

Neal was as unaware of the priest's talking as Yuki was. Gazing into her eyes he measured the love that way there, reflected by his love for her in his own eyes. Neal stood there, and even though they weren't touching at all, they were as close as could be, in sprit. "I do" Yuki said, and Neal realized that the vows were over

"I do" Neal echoed, smiling at Yuki

Neal bent down to Yuki capturing her into the sweetest kiss they had ever shared. The tender moment was broken by Cleon whistling, joined by others. When they broke the kiss Dom yelled "That's 5 minutes and 33 seconds, Meathead!" Neal blushed slightly at the use of his nickname in front of Yuki.

"Meathead!" Yuki laughed, causing Neal to blush bright red.

At the party after the wedding, Kel sat alone at a table. She looked wonderful now. Her light blue gown shone, embroidered with silver birds. Her eyelids were brushed with blue and her lips were mauve. Dom bowed and said formally "Lady Keladry, may I have this dance." Dom grinned as Kel wrinkled her nose

"I'd be honored, Sir Domitan." She replied before cracking into a huge grin

Dom led her out onto the dance floor, and wrapped one arm around her waist and took her hand in his own. They danced closely for song after song until Dom silently led her out into the gardens.

Cleon watched Dom and Kel and sighed, it's folly to think she would stay hung up me forever. But still it saddens me to see her and Dom in love while I'm still hung up on her. Even though Ermelian is right here. He sighed, there's nothing I can do now

Yuki and Neal were oblivious to everything around them except for each others arms around each other and the love they felt for each other. This was the beginning of their life together, and what a wonderful life it was!

AWWWWWW! Now everyone is happy but Cleon, sorry I couldn't help that, but anyway. Email me at if you liked my story or if thought it was crappy. I even made Kel happy! You should be proud of me cuz Kel is probably one of my least favorite TP characters. Well I must go now, I know it's sad but don't cry! I'll be back soon with another story!!!!!!!!

Just in case you're confused, Lady Uusoae is my Penname on a Tortall FanFic site, I forgot to edit it to Anyanka Black on most chapters.