Chapter Five
Sorry for taking so long in getting this up, everybody!!! But, since it took so long, i have a few chappies...anywayz, i want to dedicate this chapter to Pinky, because your Neal-obsessiveness (sp?)makes me laugh, even if you do like him more than Dom, and because you write great reviews, even if you dont like the pairing of the story too much...Thanks!
Dearest Kel,
Yes, I most certainly did! How could you think I wouldn't? And slow, my arse. It was too a problem, so don't lie to me. You went out of your way to get it all. I don't know how I can ever thank you. It was great. I only pass something off when I don't want it myself, because I know others can get good use out of them! See how kind and considerate your best friend is? Nope, you're right; it doesn't mean I will. Quite the opposite, actually.
Just so you know, it's quite creepy when you do you're little mind-reading trick.
Being related to the lady knight doesn't sound too fun, either.
'No, most certainly not. Especially when I'm in love with said lady knight.'
You would probably torture me with all the weapons practice you do! To borrow your words, I get it enough, having been your best friend for thirteen years. Okay, I did not like this part of your letter; LOVE!!! What you love about my cousin? How could you love anything about him? It seems almost impossible to me. Humph. Besides, I'm so much better.
How do you know I haven't been practicing a lot and gotten better than you? Huh? Because I could've, you know, with all the time I have on my hands, alone as I am.
'Yeah, right. That was not going to happen any time in this lifetime,' he thought with a snort.
HEY! I always act my age, thank you very much! How could I be anything but my mature, wonderful self? Its impossible. OLD FOGY? How dare you call me that? Humph. I am offended that my BEST FRIEND, who is only five years younger than me, would call me that.
I can do as I please. You are neither my mother nor my keeper, so you can't tell me what words I may and may not use. So there. What are you going to do about it?
He got several ideas of what she could do about it….all which sounded rather good, in his opinion. Unfortunately, she probably would never even consider them. He sighed.
So now I'm a young man. That's wonderful. Can't make up your mind, can you? Same as you were when we were younger; always the fickle one, you were.
Good, I'm glad. I can't wait to see you. If you stop screwing around, riding and all that stuff, maybe you can get back sooner. As it is, use your exercise balls (AN: those things Alanna gave her…cant remember the name). It will help strengthen your arm without putting too much pressure on it with all that weapons training. Also, if you put some aloe leaves soaked in water on it each night, it will make it feel a little better.
It was an old remedy, the aloe leaves, but it worked well.
You can get them from the herb store in Corus…a very nice little shop, if not a little expensive. You can afford it, with the purse you get from the Crown!
If you want to get healed sooner, you will have to drink all of "those disgusting things", despite how "bloody awful" they tasted. And of course mine don't taste as bad; I make it so they aren't. I don't see the point in healing someone only to poison them.
Of course we were right; I always knew it, from the day he thought that hunting bandits was "jolly". Or maybe it was before; I don't know. Anyway, back to your question: yes, I have heard from someone. I received a letter from Yuki (finally) yesterday. She has decided to call the marriage off and stay in the Yamani Islands.
He decided not to tell her the whole story yet; she would feel bad enough as it was.
Just like you to look on the bright side of everything. Like being separated from my most wonderful self would be a good thing.
'It was more me being separated from her that would be a bad thing' Neal thought.
However, I am thrilled that you have caught up on your reading. You never do enough of it. It is a fact of life, my dear. It happens to mostly everyone…but you, it seems, and those unfortunate people who are too ugly to get…never mind. Unfortunately, I don't have enough ink to rewrite this letter right now, or I would, because I know you'll slap me for that later. No, I'm not referring to yourself as ugly…I'm meaning that you are prim, proper, and busy. But yes, it is very informative.
Mua? Get cocky? Never. Yes, it is very good. No, don't get it for yourself. I have no clue what I'm going to get you for your birthday, so that would be as good a thing as any, correct? You are so hard to buy for anymore…all you want is weapons…how boring!
Quit lecturing me about that! Of course I am being friendly. How can I not be? I would never think to complain about anyone, and they wont complain either, for I have been an angel! You'll see when you get back; all you have to do is ask Wyldon. He'll tell you.
'Unless he tells you the part about soldiers going to him and complaining about my sarcasm and how rude I am…hmm…maybe I shouldn't have suggested that,' the young knight thought.
I take that back; don't go to the Stump. All he'll do is wine, because he doesn't like me.
Ah. Don't worry, it'll get better. Just think: in a week or two you'll be back with my most esteemed self! I doubt you gained five pounds, with as much as you exercise. The only weight I think you've gained in the past twelve years is in muscle. AND I DO NOT COMPLAIN! How many times do have to have this conversation?
Good, I'm glad. I cant wait to see you again; I miss intelligent conversation, good laughs, and all the work you put me through. These goons cant do any of them…I mean, these nice, kind people cant fill your place, of course. Its not that I don't like them, or that I'm unsociable…its just that my standards are too high.
That was true; his standards were too high, after being around her. No one was as good as her. No one could even come close.
So you can blame this on yourself.
I always listen to you; as you said, you're better with a sword. That, however, doesn't mean I do it. I miss you, and I hope that you get better and get your sorry arse back here soon, before I die of boredom, starvation (well, that we can push off, with all my wonderful gifts), or overwork!
Love always,
Neal
XOXOXO
I'm sorry for making this one so short; I just wanted to get it up. Anyway, I am looking for a beta for my Kel/Neal and Kel/Joren fics. I would like it if you were on fairly often, didn't mind frequent emails, and would also be willing to give me a few suggestions (writers block is a bitch). Anyone who would be willing to do it, please email me at , or say something in your review!!!! that was a not quite so subtle way to get reviews…you can deal with it
Anyway, sorry for taking so long! I'll hopefully have another up next week. If not, then someone send a harassing email my way, if you please…I really need to get my arse in gear!!!!!!!!!!
Reviews:
Hannah: aww...thanx! i'm so flattered!!!! well, i hope you like the updates...theres quite a lot of them, huh? Lol. Its like two months worth...i feel guilty. ah, well...
Kit: lol. My thoughts exactly.
LilliannaRose: read the above comment.
Wake-Robin: lol. Thanks...i did, even if it took me a little (okay, a very long) while.
Mebp: thanks...i like writing the letters, its fun. ah, i know it did, i just wanted to get her out of the picture. I figure that if their still together, Neal will feel guilty. see my reasoning? besides, i dont really like her...well, at least not in the kel/neal fics.
pinky: aww...thanks!!!! Kel/Neal fics are your faves anyway, right?
VampiricEternity: lol. Thnx. I do too!!
Fanta: lol. I promise i will, if YOU promise to get on theinternet more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND YOU HAVE TO! oh, you dont want to get on more?...WELL TOUGH LUCK BECAUSE I WANT YOU TO GET ON MORE, AND YOU'RE GOING TO!
Rogue Wildmage: aww, thanks. I will!!!
Queenofdakittys: yes, i do...technically, i had things to update, i just wouldnt get off my lazy butt.
arie: umm, wasnt it in the last chapter? or is it in the next? oh, well...it will be here somewhere. I'm lost...not a word, Kaitlin!!!!!!!!
