A/N: YAY!! I got reviews!!! I'm such a happy camper now!! Thanks to everyone who read and reviewed this story!! And I know the whole plot thing is sooo unoriginal, I mean, there are BUNCHES of Kel/Dom stories, but who cares?? I can't get enough of them!!
Sorry if some people seem out of character - I try, but I'm not Tamora!! ( can that count as my disclaimer? lol )
Here's your next chappie!! Enjoy!

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Kel sat down across from Neal while Dom was till getting his lunch. You guys okay now?

Yeah. He wasn't too upset about it.

Hey Meathead, move over. Dom slid into the seat next to his cousin. Where is Yuki? I haven't seen her yet.

Neal sighed. My Beautiful Flower is writing letters to Lalasa, the Princess and all her other friends at the palace. She needs to tell them she's alive, and she needs Lalasa to send Kel her bridesmaid dress and our and Merric's tuxes.

Kel made a face. You mean I have to see that wretched dress two weeks before we even leave for Corus?

Well, dear Keladry, our wedding is in 3 weeks, and Lalasa will have other things to attend to. She just needs you to try it on and make sure it fits.

Dom noticed Kel's unhappiness and quickly changed the subject. So is anyone going to tell me about tonight's festivities?

Neal laughed. Well, we're claiming they're for Merric's birthday, but they're also to let the refugees have some fun.

Kel smiled, since the war is winding down, there's going to be lots of work before Midwinter, and then we leave for Neal's wedding, so we figured they needed a party.

As do you two.

Kel smirked. I myself loathe parties, thanks to my Lord Raoul, and Neal here, well it doesn't matter because Yuki's here.

Neal threw a roll at her head, but she couldn't help but laugh.

The three continued to eat until Tobe came dashing in. Oh, Lady, there you are.



Kel, sorry. Kel. He paused, seeing Dom, but continued anyway. Kel, since there are no other rooms for Dom to sleep in, I offered him my room. On noticing Kel's questioning glance: Merric's barracks are full with Dom's men, Yuki's here, and I can sleep with the refugees.

Kel stammered, clearly taken aback, Um, well, yeah. She coughed, I mean, as long as Dom doesn't mind.

He grinned flirtatiously. Not at all. Besides, he laughed, slightly blushing, I need a place to sleep.

Kel attempted a smile, faltered, and focused again on her food, trying not to look too heartbroken.

Neal noticed, but decided (for once) not to say anything. He was thoroughly confused. Dom and Kel? No, he inwardly smiled, Never! Still, he would have to talk to Yuki....

Then Dom, I'll take my things out and put yours in. Tobe started to walk off.

Dom shoved one last forkful of peas into his mouth, excused himself, and went to help Tobe.

Dom started as he and Tobe walked from the mess hall to Kel's rooms at headquarters, does Kel have any unusual sleeping habits I should know about?

Tobe looked confused.

I mean, I know she used to have nightmares about Blayce...

Oh! No, she doesn't have nightmares anymore...I don't think. He thought. She could, because I do hear her crying sometimes. She's been crying more lately...It's hard to hear sometimes, but I know she does.

Dom looked worried but Tobe didn't notice as the two walked in to move Tobe's things.

To himself: I never pictured her crying...She's always either smiling, or has that damn Yamani mask on. But after that incident today, I feel like I'm seeing more of her emotional side...





Do you know why she cries?

Tobe looked at him. Well I don't know for sure, but I think I have any idea. Dom nodded, silently urging him on. All her friends are either courting, betrothed or already married. Shinko, Neal, Merric, Owen....

Dom looked shocked. Merric? Owen?

Yes, Merric's betrothed and Owen's courting some court lady. And you too. I think she just feels...

Dom's mouth opened in complete surprise.

Don't you have someone Sir Dom?

N-no!! What makes you think that?

Tobe shrugged. Thought I heard it somewhere. Dom wanted to pry, but the stubborn look he got made him think otherwise.

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Yuki! My rose petal! Neal waltzed into his rooms where his betrothed was busy writing.

Neal, not now. I'm almost done writing to Shinko. She didn't look up and continued to write.

he sounded hurt, but I think I might have some interesting news...and I brought you lunch.

Her pen stopped. What is it Neal? she sighed.

Well, we have some peas here...

she growled impatiently.

He nervously chuckled. Do you think it's possible that there could be something between Kel and Dom?

Yuki thought. Why do you ask?

Well, Kel's been defensive of Dom, he's been more careful about his flirtations with her, he seems skittish around her, and she was anxious that he would sleep in the room next to her. He said in one long, dramatic breath.

Yuki thought again and the tiniest of smiles appeared on her face. she said and got back to her letter.

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Dom split his men so that 4 men went with Merric and 7 (including himself) helped collect wood and repair the buildings.

Around late afternoon he watched as Kel helped the children with their staff-work. These days, she barely had to teach anyone any weaponry; the refugees were helping each other. Maybe she won't have to come back after Neal's wedding... he thought. When she noticed that he was standing not too far off and watching her intently, she blushed, trying to hide her face. But when she looked up again, he was gone.

He was trying to figure out why he had been staring at her when the bells clanged: 5 o'clock. Merric's party was to start in an hour. He looked forward to chatting with Kel. Maybe he would...

What was he thinking?? This was Kel! The Lady Knight! He couldn't possibly like her! She wasn't one of the court ladies with whom he used to flirt, and occasionally court.

Used to.

No! He couldn't possibly like Kel! She was bigger than most women, and she'd seen things that only some women riders had seen. She was a knight who also happened to be a woman. She was his friend, his good friend. She wasn't overly attractive...but she was smarter than most women, and she could hold up a conversation....

But she was Kel!

But who do you flirt with now Domitan? Who have you been flirting with uncontrollably, missed and been worried about for the last few years?

....Kel.....

A/N: I know I know!! Another chapter and still not K/D fluff!! But it will come!...eventually. In case you could not notice, that last bit Dom was obviously arguing with himself. Everyone does it....don't try to deny it cuz I know you do!! (mwahaha!) anyway, so yeah. Hope you liked this chapter, and that it wasn't too confusing....I may update later tonight, but I dunno yet.

Keep those beautiful reviews coming!!!!!!