Okay, I know this took a long time but I finally got it done. I know the characters don't act like themselves, but well this Kel for example didn't spend years in the Yamani islands for one thing. I think an AU is just about the only kind of story that it's perfectly normal for characters to act OOC. Well I'm not quitting for the summer entirely so aren't you happy?

The Last Two Doves

KatYoukai

Chapter 3: Confrontation and Release

" Why didn't you tell me?"

" What do you mean," Neal blinked at her, puzzled.

" I should've heard it from you, not Dom! " Kel cried, not caring if anyone heard.

Realisation struck the ex-thief," He told you?"

Kel stared at him. How could he act as if everything was alright? How could he be so calm? Didn't he care?

" Don't you even care?" She whispered.

Seeing the hurt in her eyes he immediately regretted his indifference.

" I do care," He said softly," But…I'm afraid that if I show my feelings then I'll be overcome by them. I guess that's the problem with being human. You dream of things you know you can't have. I knew that we couldn't possibly be together yet I still held on. I thought I'd braced myself to giving you up someday but I never dreamed it'd be to my cousin."

" I'm sorry," The princess murmured.

Neal sighed," It's not your fault. Now sit down, you look like you're going to faint."

Kel nodded and obeyed. Gently, he slung an arm around her shoulders and drew her close.

" It's not that bad, " He said, " Atleast we're together now. We'll work it out. And even if we can't, promise me you'll face life without tears. "

Kel rested her head against his chest. He was right.

" I promise."

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" I wish I could spread wings and just fly away," The princess sighed," Then I'd be truly free."

Neal said nothing. Instead, he opened his hands and cast the pure white creature he held into the night sky, it's contrast to the darkness made it seem to glow. Kel followed suit.

They watched the doves dance in the moonlight in silence. Slowly the two figures faded into the distance. The birds were out of sight but their hearts flew with them.

Sometimes, true release came from utter quiet.

Man that was short, but I couldn't find anything else to put in it. But…the next chapter should be longer…. I hope.

TPfreak: Oh that's ok. What can I say? I can never make long chapters… well if he was from Masbolle obviously people would recognise him huh? Well it's an AU anyways. You? You're crazy. Need I say more? Just kidding…Well if you don't like Cleon…you'll probably hate him at the end of this story. You'll see why.

FanFictionFantom: Wow that's a short review. But there's not much to say for that last chapter but " WHY?" Anyways, there's nothing more I can really say that wouldn't spoil the rest of it for you.

Crazy4tamorap: If I said they had hope then I'd be lying. Kidding. But really, what can be done about royal arrangements?

Oreostar90: Well I didn't wait till the complete end of summer :D Yes of course I'm cruel, we all know that. I don't think I'll be able to update this in a while… -.-" If you're lucky I can fit it in before the end of summer. If I can't then…there'll be a long wait. Anyways, thanks for the review.

Elly: Well…eh there's really nothing to say to that but thanks and enjoy!

Wildace Keladry2005: Thanks! Well they were meant to be commoners in the first story but…I suddenly had this great idea for a sequel so yea.

Ivory Nightshade: I wouldn't say the thief and princess plot is that original but maybe it's just not common in here I guess. Well I've updated finally. Enjoy.

I recently got an email saying that says we can't reply to reviewers. But until I see it officially in the rules or some such I'll just keep replying for now.