A/N: it has been a long time a very long time since I've updated but please enjoy and review maybe I'll even get another chappie after this.

New beginnings

Kel stepped out onto the ramparts that circled the keep that overlooked the small town of New Hope; the sun was just creeping over the hilly land that seemed just to roll away from the edge of the outer wall. Kel sighed and pushed her growing hair away from her face; a morning breeze caught her loose hair and flapped it gently behind her ears.

"Lady Kel"

"Kel, just Kel" She shook the newcomers large hand.

"I don't know how much was explained to you, I'm Firend, the new armour smith, I moved with my wife, the winter was hard on our little business, New Hope is just full of promise"

"I'm glad you like it here, and I'm sure you'll do well," she turned back to the outer walls and watched the early morning hunting parties returning,

"I'd better go I promised Saefes a new plate fitted bow," he offered his hand again, "I'm happy to be serving under you Kel, just Kel" Kel shook his hand warmly

"Feel free to come to me if you need anything"

"I will do thank you m'lady" Firend turned and walked back around the keeps wall, Kel watched him go, glowing with pride at her former refugee camp.

Approaching the mess she could hear the roar and sounds of the soldiers enjoying there first meal of the day, some things will never change she thought lazily. Entering the hall she saw Dom already seated at the head table, he spotted her and gently tapped the table beside him. Kel collected a bowl of porridge sweetened with honey and nuts, and then took her seat. Dom smiled up at her, then glancing around reached over and softly kissed her cheek. There was an instant boom of cheering and the demand for a speech or at least explanation, it had been long known at new hope of Dom's intentions towards Kel and now it was in the open everyone wanted the details.

Dom carefully got to his feet, mindful of his scarred chest and approached the dais, he paused to gesture to Kel to join him, she shook her head getting to her feet she could already feel every eye on her and began to turn slightly pink. Reaching Dom's side she tucked her self under his arm as he raised his voice to be heard.

"As I'm sure the noisier members of this fine little town are well aware Kel and I, should I say Lady Kel and I are well together" he paused smiling down at her and they were met by jeers from the soldiers of "get to the good stuff" Dom grinned wide and continued "I am proposing a late summer wedding at the palace then of course another ceremony right here in New Hope, thank you for your time and gifts are well accepted."

They both returned to their seats, and Neal lent forward resting his spoon on his palm, and said in a soft but laughing voice "now you just have to worry about future children," Kel's jaw dropped open and she turned to look at Dom who's expression mirrored hers exactly.