ENJOY!!! (This might be short, and I'm not putting a huge Author's Note up because I really shouldn't be updating, I should be doing homework, but I wanted to soo badly....)

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Kel raced out of the hall and unknowingly bumped into The Lioness herself. Oh, I'm so sorry, Alanna! Kel blushed.

It's alright Kel. She gave her an odd look. Isn't the ball that way? Kel nodded. Then why...

Kel sighed. No reason, just using the ladies' room! Kel said very rapidly. Gods, I'm such a bad liar...'

Kel, you're a horrible liar. Alanna chuckled. Now what's going on? Kel looked sheepish. Come on, Kel. You can tell me. We're the only Lady Knights and we need to stick together! She smiled encouragingly.

Kel eased up a bit. Well, King Jonathan had the law changed so now Captains and Sergeants of the King's Own have the option of getting married and -

-And Dom told you and you raced off with the excuse that you had to relieve yourself. Right? Kel nodded, shocked. Kel, did he actually propose?

Well no...

Alanna touched Kel's arm in an almost motherly manner. And that's because he knows you're not really ready to get married yet. And even if he is, if he loves you, he'll wait. Alanna smiled, reminiscing.

Kel smiled, although slightly shocked. How do you know all this?

Alanna laughed. Almost the same thing happened to me. Kel smiled, trying to picture a younger Alanna and George talking about marriage. Now, go back in their, and either talk to him, or pretend it never happened. She laughed. He'll propose when he feels the time is right.

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Were you going to propose?

Dom's smile faded. I want to, but I now she's not ready yet.

George laughed heartily, his hazel eyes twinkling. She might not be now, but she will be.

Dom looked skeptical. How do you....

George smiled. Alanna was just like that. Although I never got to properly court her...And she had two men - actually three at one time, apparently - who loved her. He sighed dramatically like one of The Players. You kids these days have it so much easier...

Dom rolled his eyes and laughed. Neal sauntered over (while Yuki talked with her new mother-in-law about the flowers in the hall), and exclaimed, I always knew you two were a lot alike. No wonder Dom's perfect for the second Lady Knight. But before they could say anything, Neal had already strode off.

The two men looked at each other and laughed. George grinned, You do remind me of myself when I was younger; except you have a respectable job.

Dom looked puzzled but the grinned. Ah, yes, King of the Rogue, I always loved your and The Lioness' tales the best.

George's eyes danced. And I'm sure one day you and your Lady Knight Kel will have minstrels and drunks singing about yas.

Dom stopped short when he saw Kel and Alanna approach their table.

Laddy, my love, are you filling this boy's head with lies? She laughed and sat down next to her husband who lightly kissed her.

Dom replied, it was simply two men talking. He grinned. I'm sure I'll talk to you in the near future, George. He got up and winked at George who nodded back. Dom and Kel walked away as Alanna gave her husband a questioning look.

He's just like I was when I was younger. Alanna laughed. Well, minus the Rogue and all, but he and I are on the same boat - we both got stuck loving the only two lady knights in the Realm...

She playfully punched his arm. Stop it, you thief!

He lowered his voice and said in mock anger, Who are you calling a thief? He started being more dramatic, I'm respectable now-. She silenced him with a deep kiss.

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Care to dance? Dom asked skeptically.

Of course, she tried to smile. She felt so bad...

he said once they had started to dance, I didn't mean to scare you. I know you're not ready to get married yet. I just wanted you to hear this news from me and not from Raoul or Meathead or something. He sighed, obviously relieved.

I know, she breathed. I don't know why I got so scared. I knew you weren't asking me to get married... she stopped. A sudden feeling of courage awakened in her and she asked, Are you getting tired of dancing?

A little, why? He lied, he could of danced with her forever, but he knew how much she hated balls and parties...

Come with me. She started to pull him towards the door.

Shouldn't we congratulate Neal and Yuki?

She smiled mischievously. They won't notice we're gone, and anyway, we'll see them tomorrow at the feast. She pulled him outside into the courtyard.

Where are we going?

she placed her finger on his lips. She pointed to the sky. Look how clear it is, she whispered.

It's beautiful.

Yes, it is.

He looked at her face. Just like you are.

She stared into his eyes and she could feel the love pouring out from them. When he kissed her, her knees wobbled. He pulled back, caught her, and laughed. Been standing long?

She kissed him again. Come on, she whispered and pulled him back inside. She quickly kissed him again as they turned a corner.

Kel, why are we-

She silenced him with a longer kiss. She opened his door, lit a candle and quickly went to her room.

Dom was completely puzzled.

She came back into this room with another necklace on her neck. Is that a-

she whispered. She kissed him again while her one hand grabbed onto the back of his shirt, and the other toyed with the back of his head. He grabbed her waist and pulled her close to him.

He reluctantly pulled away. Are you sure?

She nodded and started to unbutton his tunic-tux. Dom, I love you, and I do want to be with you forever...

That was all the answer he needed.

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Dom looked out the window. It was still dark out. He smiled and continued to stroke her hair. He readjusted himself, and pulled her closer yet to him when she sleepily opened one eye.

she whispered. He lightly kissed her lips and she smiled.

he paused and propped his head up on his hand.



Were you serious about wanting to be with me forever?

She smiled. Of course, she opened both of her eyes. You do too, right? She looked worried and he couldn't help but chuckle.

Of course, Kel. I love you.

She smiled. I love you too.

When would you be ready to, well, marry?

She thought. At least not until after the war with Scanra was officially over.

He grinned. Good enough for me. She yawned. Alright, my lady knight, it's still dark out, so go back to sleep.

She smiled and then kissed him. She cuddled up to his chest, and he readjusted their blankets. Good night, my Sergeant.

Good night, my Lady. My lady,' he thought, a Lady first, then a Knight.' He smiled to himself and quickly fell back to sleep, the love of his life snug in his arms.

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Awww! I seriously love Dom!! I was almost crying at the end when I wrote that because I want a man like Dom! Yes, also, I'm not going to go into great detail with the whole sharing of the bedroll' thing, so sorry to dissapoint any of you... (well, Dom himself would be best..hint hint for my birthday...) Um, that was rather mushy and cliché, I know, and I apologize. But it had to be done. I don't think next chapter will be as bad...I have a couple of ideas, nothing horrible of course! But I do kind of want everyone to hate Cleon...hm...maybe...
anyways,
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