A/N: Hello friends!! Ok, so I LOVE George by the by, and I love when he says and . Sometimes, when I'm thinking, I often say Aye' in my head....is that a bit weird? Aye, I think it might be. NAWAT IS NOT GOING TO BE IN THIS STORY!! I thought I made that clear in the first author's note. HE'S A BLOODY CROW-MAN FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!! And no, I haven't read TQ yet, but I know the ending, and I'm very disappointed with that outcome. But a crow?? NO, he shan't be in this story. And Yes, Aly and Owen might seem a tad bit weird, but whoever thought George and Alanna? No, Aly can't fall in love with one of the Royal family because they're practically related!! They're parents slept together (Jon and Alanna), they see them all the time, and the adults are their godparents!! No offense, but that's a little bit weird....Anyway, sorry this A/N was soo long....

ENJOY!!!

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At the end of the final waltz, Owen and Aly walked off the dance floor, still hand in hand. She thanked him for the dances and stood on her toes to kiss his cheek. His face rapidly turned a dark shade of pink, but she ignored it. He offered to walk her to her room, but she politely declined, saying that she must first talk with Neal and Yuki. He bowed to her and left - it was apparent that he was slightly hurt. But he couldn't have thought she was automatically smitten with him simply because she felt tingly when he touched her, or that she found him mildly interesting, or that she danced with him through 4 different waltzes....

Did he?

Did she?

She found herself walking to a table where Yuki was talking to Neal. Or, actually, Neal was talking, and Yuki was nodding her head - repeatedly.

Ahem - excuse me, Yuki? Could I have a word? Yuki looked up, as did Neal. Neal batted his eyelashes, but soon thought better of it when Aly looked down at her waist.

Yes, yes...well, I best be going to bed. See you soon, my lovely Yamani flower?Yes, Neal, yes. She quickly kissed him, causing him to leave the room haughtily. Well? Did you see anything?

Aly smiled. I saw them kissing....

Yuki clapped her hands together and suppressed a giggle. This is wonderful!! We MUST ask her all about it tomorrow....and what of you and Squire Owen?

Aly laughed. Nothing really. He's interesting....but enough really for me. Perhaps only a good friend.

Yuki sighed. Aly, I know you're only 17, but when will you find someone to keep for at least longer than a week?

Aly feigned hurt and put her hand to her forehead. Yukimi! You insult me! I shall find the man of my dream's eventually....

Yuki sighed. Aly, seriously. Why do you get rid of me so quickly? Are they toys for you?

This time Aly's face fell for real. I don't know Yuki. It's not like I ask the Great Mother Goddess to introduce me to the most boring, yet handsome men ever. So I enjoy flirting mercilessly, and I have danced and flirted with plenty of men, but I'm not a whore. Many young ladies do this. So why are you picking on me?

Suddenly, when Yuki put a loving, almost-motherly hand on her shoulder, did Aly actually see how much love and concern there were in here eyes. She couldn't remember the last time she saw that in her mother's eyes for her and not George...

Because I don't want for you to go through life without settling down with someone. I don't want you to go through man after man until you die. I want you to be happy.

Aly smile slightly. I am happy...Are you really?

Aly knew Yuki could see through her facade. A little....

Yuki put her arm around Aly's shoulder and led her to the hall. Well, for now a little' should be okay....what are you doing tomorrow?

Aly smiled. Visiting with Alan.Hm. Alright. Well, if either of us hear anything from Kel or Dom, we need to immediately tell each other, but not let Neal know. Although, I have a feeling he might walk in on them kissing or something...

Aly laughed. They reached Aly's door, and she gave the older woman a hug. Thanks, Yuki. I'll try to hold on to a guy next time...

Yuki laughed. You're welcome.Alan!! Come on! You promised we could spend the whole day together!! Aly rapped on her twin brother's door. She heard muffled footsteps approach the door.

Are you serious? Alan's flaming red hair was ruffled, and his eyes were still closed.

Of course I am, Alan! She pushed the door open wider and let herself in. Go get washed and changed and then we can go have a quick breakfast. I want to visit the University quickly, and then go to the city..... he yawned.

She smiled wickedly. To visit the Dancing Dove... His eyes popped open in shock. The Dove?Yes, silly, the Dove. You know they love us there....

He groaned.

She sat on his bed and waited for him to brush his teeth. But we're not going to both the University AND the Dancing Dove...go to the University by yourself or something. I see Alan enough already.Yes, fine. Just hurry up! She tapped her foot against the floor impatiently.

He emerged from his bathroom drying his face with a towel. So, I hear you set Lady Knight Kel up, eh?

Aly's mouth opened in shock. Where did you hear that?

He smirked. He wasn't as nearly as big a Player as she was, but he could still surprise her very easily. News gets around fast here in the Palace.Well, I didn't set them up. Dom just admitted that he loved her, and I pushed him in the right direction.Why? Did you hear anything else?Well, they were found kissing, very passionately in front of her door. And I heard you were chatting up a storm with Squire Owen. He cocked his eyebrow in fake amusement.

Shut up. She punched him in the arm. It was merely a few dances, and he's really not that interesting....I did feel a bit tingly when we touched.

Alan scoffed. Trust me, that usually means nothing. Did you're heart beat really fast?Did your stomach turn over?Then I wouldn't worry - he's not the one.Oh, thanks the gods! I was sooo worried!! Thank you Love-Healer Alan! Thank you! She dropped to her knees and began to kiss his hands.

Shut up....

She stood up and laughed. Hurry up and get changed. I want to go to the Dancing Dove sometime today....

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A/N: I know, I know, this was a filler chapter...sorry!! I started to write, and I planned on having the Dancing Dove in this chapter, but I was way to lazy to continue...so that'll have to wait till next chapter!! I'm still coming up with the finalized persona of this new thief boy....how does the name Rhys, Constantine (with some nickname), Dem, Chris or Aidan sound?? Gift? Sight? None? I know what he's going to look like already, and I have an idea of his skills and all, but help me with the name please!!!!!

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-AE!