A/N: Hooray!! Chapter 11!! Thanks again to everyone who reviewed. I love you guys!! They seriously make me so happy - when I check my e-mail and I see that I get some, I seriously start dancing. Ok, well not seriously, but if I could dance, I would!! I hope you guys like this chapter....it's not that exciting, but I not all of the chapters can be!!

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Jonathan and Thayet were already in the Official Meeting Room when Raoul walked in. Hello Jon. Hello Thayet. Raoul grinned and sat down. Jon looked at his good friend with amusement and raised an eyebrow in questioning. Ah, yes. He folded his hands on his lap and began, Well, since I'm happily married, and I'm part of the King's Own, I thought that it would only be fair if at least the captains and sergeants of the Own had at least the option of marriage...

Jon waved his hand to stop the knight from rambling on. He laughed. Who are you doing this for, Raoul?

His eyes danced. You know me too well Jon. He laughed, Well, nothing official yet, but Lady Knight Keladry of Mindelan and Sergeant Domitan of Masbolle started courting about a month ago.

Kel and Duke Baird's nephew? Thayet asked, leaning forward. Raoul nodded. Thayet whispered something in her husband's ear and he nodded.

We'll see what we can do, Raoul. Jon's sapphire blue eyes crinkled in amusement at the overly-large grin on the other man's face. But not a word to anyone. Understood?

They mock saluted each other, laughed, shook hands and left the room talking animatedly.

Thayet sighed and shook her head. She got up and walked behind them, silently laughing.

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In the mornings Kel rejoined the glaive practicing group, which now consisted of Queen Thayet, Buri, Shinko, Yuki and the beginner, Alanna. They all had shorter, lighter more agile glaives similar to Kel's practice ones.

Curse this blasted Pig-Sticker! Alanna shouted in annoyance at the conclusion of such a morning.

Kel laughed, Does everyone one call them that now?

The six women went their seperate ways back to the palace. Kel met up with Dom who was watching from the fence circling the practice court. They kissed in greeting and Kel asked, What are you doing here?

He grinned. What, I can't come and say hello?

She smiled at the two walked hand-in-hand to the mess hall to be greeted by none other than -



Kel? Is that you? He stood up from his table near the door. He could hardly believe he was seeing Kel after all these years....and with another man nonetheless.

Dom swiftly and skillfully wrapped his arm around Kel's waist. Her spine tingled and she was surprised by the fact that he was being so protective of her.

Cleon noticed too. Dom, correct?

He nodded stiffly. The two politely shook hands, but Kel couldn't help but notice how hard their grips were....

Where's your wife? Kel asked, trying to ease the tension. She put her own hand on Dom's back, and could feel him shiver with delight and surprise. His face stayed determined however, his blue eyes fierce.

She stayed at the fief with our new baby Theodoris. I wanted to stay as well, but how could I miss Neal's wedding? He tried to smile, but the look on Dom's face told him otherwise. No longer being able to stand the tension, (and the fact that Kel was with another man, no less Dom...), he excused himself saying, See you around. Dom glared. Or just at the wedding.

Congratulations with the baby! Kel called back. Once he was out of view, she hit Dom's arm and smirked, A little protective, are we?

Dom smiled sheepishly. Sorry. I just really don't like him...and what if he hasn't gotten over you?

Kel's heart melted. She put her arm around his shoulder as they waited in line. Dom, he's married now, and it's been what, 2, 3 years? He nodded. She turned his face so he was looking at her. His eyes were softer now, but they seemed worried. She smiled. Dom, you have nothing to worry about. I'm over Cleon....I have a better man in my life now. He started to smiled. A man that I love. I don't think I actually ever loved Cleon anyway... Forgetting that they were in the mess hall, Kel kissed him, and all of the worry, hurt, and sadness fled Dom. But before the kiss could get anymore intimate, they heard a cough behind them.

They pulled apart and Dom sighed. Yes, Neal?

I guess you saw Cleon then?

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That afternoon Kel was having tea with Shinko, Yuki and Lalasa, who was there on . It was a week before the wedding and Yuki was having her last fitting for her wedding dress. The girls, except Kel who was busy drinking her tea, were fawning over Yuki when there was loud pounding on the door.

Kel went to open it, and Dom burst in. What -

I can't find Neal. He mumbled something about cold feet before, and now I can't find him. He was breathing hard.

Yuki's eyes got big in shock and worry. She sat down and started fanning herself.

Don't worry, Kel threw on her cloak and boots. We'll find him and bring him back by nightfall. I have an idea where he is. She and Dom bowed the the women and ran out of the room towards the stables.

Where could he be?

In the city. Just follow me. They took off on their horses to the gate and headed off into the city to find Neal.

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Did you enjoy? A bit of a cliffy, I know. I tried. haha! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!

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