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Chapter 5- The Wedding

Buri and Raoul's wedding finally came after months of preparation. It was decided that the wedding wouldn't be in the church as first planned, but outside in one of the larger gardens.

Many people were already seated and still people arriving. The King and Queen were in stunning clothes as they are always in, Alanna, George and family, people from the King's Own, the Bazhir and many others.

Also 3 people in very old fashioned clothes with pointy noses and stern expressions were also seated amongst the crowd. They looked just like the Raoul's relatives who would scare anyone into marrying.

It was a very happy affair and the Gods seemed to have let the sun shine for them.

Kel, being very embarrassed about the dress had only put the dress on until the last minute and now sat in the second row next to Dom and Yuki.

"I feel so happy for Raoul" Kel said to Dom "Buri and Raoul make a wonderful couple"

"Yeah they do" Dom said looking about at the crowd. Now staring back at Kel "It was time that he should get married. Buri is just the right type of person for him"

At the front stood a very nervous Raoul. Kel caught his eye and gave him a reassuring smile.

Yuki now turned to look where Kel was looking. "He seems to nervous. I know I would be."

"Well, I guess you will found out soon enough" Kel said cheekily bringing a smile to Yuki's face. Kel knew what Yuki was thinking. Neal had been called away to help in an infirmary somewhere up north and Yuki was worried sick for him.

"Neal will be all right" giving Yuki's hand a squeeze "I think don't anything would hurt him with such a big mouth as his"

Suddenly the music started and everyone became quiet. Buri in a most wonderful dress was so pretty as she walked down the aisle. What seemed to be a very long time, Buri finally reached the altar.

There Raoul met her. When Raoul finally kissed Buri, their happiness seemed to reach out to everyone there. People started to stand and clap.

When the crowd had quietened down someone said "There is food and drinks for everyone. So enjoy."

When Kel came outside a messenger with a message greeted her. She quickly opened it, "When will you be coming back to New Hope" From Tobe was written inside.

Kel sat on one of the benches in deep thought. What other challenges are out there for me. I killed Blayce. That was my goal. Now Hope is my goal to protect. But after all this what will I do. Will I just die and be forgotten by everyone.

Suddenly awaken from her thoughts she saw Raoul sitting next to her. "What are you thinking about?" he asked

"Nothing really." Realising what she was saying she started to laugh, "This is your special day and here you are worrying about me."

"Once you get back to New Hope, do you have any plans?"

"Not really," she said finally, "I just want to protect all those refugees the best I can." Her thoughts were finally answered without noticing

"Dom is my best sergeant so please make sure he stays in one piece" When Kel looked at him with curiosity "I have noticed how much you enjoyed "talking" to Dom and his group will be heading up to Fort Mastiff for a while."

"Really?" Kel looked surprised. She suddenly hugged Raoul on impulse because of her happiness

"Um, I mean," she straightened her dress realising what she had just admitted. "Why would you want to send Dom's squad to New Hope?" Kel said innocently washing her face of emotion that might give her away.

"Your going on's are not exactly discreet" Raoul said smiling

Kel blushed and looked down. Raoul burst into laughter.

"There you are Raoul," a high posh voice pierced through the air, "I've been looking for you"

Raoul rushed over to the voice in utter dismay "Ah, Aunt Doofus. How are you?"

Dom had found Kel amongst the crowd. Kel had just explained about the message she had just received and what Raoul had just told.

"Isn't it great that you can stay at New Hope for a while?" Kel asked feeling very happy.

"It's great! I never thought the Raoul would notice that anything was happening between us."

Kel smiled, "Well I guess when you are in love, you wish that same happiness to other people."

Kel changed the subject, "I'd like to leave the day after next for New Hope. I think I've spent enough time here. When will you be joining me?"

"The squad will be ready whenever you are."

Kel looked down into her lap, "I'm so glad you will be near me for a while," she whispered feeling shy.

Dom hugged her around the shoulder, "It's getting late." he remarked. "How's about we share a bit of happiness together while we can," he said slyly, "Would you care to join me?"

"I'm intrigued," Kel said blushing at what she thought Dom was getting at.

Dom grabbed Kel's hand. "Let's go before anyone notices."

They ran off together to their rooms, Kel feeling quite happy of the turn of events, which had just happened.