A/N: Oooo….Shadowman coming…WHHEE! Ok, here we go. Once agan.

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Chapter 4: Secrets in the Shadows

Raoul walked to the library, his head swimming with thoughts. He was meeting King Jonathan to discuss Kel and Cleon. Would he let them marry? Raoul was so intent on his thinking he didn't hear Jonathan. "Raoul!"

Raoul jumped. "Sorry Jonathan. I was thinking."

Jonathan pulled out a chair. "Quite alright. So, did you find them?"

Raoul nodded as he sat down. "Yes…"

"And?"

Raoul looked as though he'd rather face another killing device than tell Jonathan the news. "They're…serious."

Jonathan looked down. Sighing he said, "You realize we'll lose two of our best knights if we try to separate them?" Raoul nodded. Jonathan thought for a moment. "Ok. Why don't we put them both under your command? That will give us time to think of a plan."

Raoul nodded. "Alright. But one question…you will let them marry wont you?"

Jonathan shook his head. "I don't know."

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Late that night, Kel lay tossing and turning in her sleep. Another dream haunted what was a peaceful sleep.

Kel was running through a forest. Where it was, she didn't know. She heard a scream. "Kel! Please! Help me!" Kel ran faster, recognizing Cleon's voice in an instant. "Cleon! Hold on! I'm coming!" She ran as fast as she could, wishing to the gods she would have brought Peachblossom. Cleon's screams became more frantic. "Kel! Please hurry! I'm trapped! It's going to-" His voice cut off. Kel heard a roar that made her tremble with fear. Adrenaline pulsing through her, a burst of speed pushed her to a clearing. Looking up, she stopped dead. A dragon, the same one from her last nightmare, had Cleon in a corner. Kel ran forward, but was not fast enough. In a burst of flame, Cleon was gone.

Kel woke up screaming.

A/N: Sorry for the rip off of a chapter. I promise the next one will be longer. I'm at a bit of a writers block at the moment now, so I decided to just finish the chapter here. The next one will be better, I promise! Um…YAY! I'll go start chapter 5 before Bix hurts me.