LadyKnightOfHollyrose: I told you it was fluffy! Lol! Your review made me laugh, shorts rule banner…lol!
Kelly Masbolle: Thanks! Everyone can join in the Parade and the rebellion! Yay for shorts!
imakeladrygirl: lol! You like fluff don't you?
On top of cloud 9: Thanks!
anonymous girl: he he he! Thanks! Kel/Dom is the best pairing in all the world ! Go them, and go Tammy for creating them… (also I think its great that she left hints about them getting together, but never actually followed it up, it leaves room for us fanfic authors to have a lot of fun! SHORTS!)
king's-own-knight: Don't worry, I don't normally update this quickly, its just CitrusFruit and I set ourselves the target, and I'm determined to see this through :D
x17SkmBdrchiczxx: I meant that he carried her to her bed and covered her with a duvet! Nothing happened, well not yet anyway!
wildace keladry2005: lol! Today we played King ball, my team lost though … thanks times 6 million!
nativewildmage: Thanks! I can't wait for Christmas either, 9 and a half days to go!
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Kel woke up, with no recollection of having fallen asleep the night before, she strained her memory whilst doing a pattern dance with her glaive. It was then that Alanna came in.
As she had nearly finished Kel completed the last few swings and jabs before coming to a halt.
Alanna looked impressed, 'That is one nasty weapon.'
Inwardly pleased by the comment Kel put her glaive on its rack. As it didn't seem Alanna was going to go away, she dressed in a beige, cotton shirt and navy blue shorts.
As she dressed, Alanna spoke, 'The parade begins at eleven am, we will gather at the palace gate. I want you on horseback, with your sword and shield.'
'Why?'
'Because, we are Lady Knights and we are going to be leading the procession.'
Alanna left.
Kel tied her shoulder length hair, in a pony tail and went down for breakfast.
'You look happy to be alive.' Commented Raoul.
'You'd be happy too, if you had to parade around Corus with a banner saying shorts for Justice.'
'Aah, but I thought you wanted freedom for women?'
'I do, I just don't see why a Parade, is needed.'
Chuckling Raoul went back for seconds. Dom, having just arrived, collected his meal and sat down next to Kel.
'Morning, dearest Protector. Have I mentioned to you that you look cute when sleeping?'
Blushing, Kel realised she must have fallen asleep in the wood.
Not wishing to spend the whole day in a mood, she smiled and asked, 'So what is on your agenda today?'
'Not much,' he admitted. Now that the war was over, only one company of the Own was required for duty, and the third company was taking a well earned break.
'Good, you can come with me then.'
Once they had both finished eating Kel dragged him away in a very Alanna-like manner.
Up in the stables, they saddled up their horses, Peachblossom behaving for once. And they rode out chatting together. They arrived at the Palace gate, with ten minutes to spare, it was then that Kel realised she didn't have her shield.
'Oh Gods!' she exclaimed softly.
'What?'
'I've forgotten my shield.'
Dom looked quizzically at her.
But it was too late, Alanna spotted them. 'Kel, didn't I tell you to bring your shield?'
'I'll go and get it'
'Be quick,' hissed Alanna.
'And Sergeant Domitian, go with her, if you can get your King's own shield, that would be good.'
So the two galloped up the hill and ran for their shields, leaving their mounts tethered to a fence.
Peachblossom, said to Whisper, (Dom's mare), 'You know, I think our two-leggers are in love.'
'In love?' Asked Whisper, who hadn't had as much contact with Daine.
'They want to live in a stable together, and have a herd of little two leggers.' Explained Peachblossom.
'Ooh!' Whinnied Whisper. 'I do hope they have foals! I love two-legged foals, they look so funny!'
Dom and Kel, came flying down the path, shield in hand.
'I win!' said Dom triumphantly.
'You cheated!'
'Did not!'
'Did.'
And the conversation continued as they raced back to the Palace gates.
Dom admitted, that yes, he did take a short cut, but it hadn't been against the rules.
'What rules?' Snorted Kel.
Changing the conversation he said, 'I can't believe you roped me into this.'
They took their places in the procession laughing.
The procession was quite a sight, there were Queen's riders, and other mounted warriors. Then after came people on foot, with banners and signs reading either 'Shorts for justice!' or 'Shorts for Women.!'
To Kel's amazement, Alanna had managed to rally a lot of support in the Lower City and they made their way through Corus, yelling and cheering.
By about two in the afternoon the parade dispersed and a jubilant Alanna galloped gleefully back to the palace leaving Dom and Kel to walk slowly back to the Palace.
'Doyouwannacometodinnerwime?' Asked Dom.
'Pardon?'
'I was just wondering, would you, maybe, perhaps, want to have dinner with me in Corus tonight, I know a nice little restaurant, that's if your not busy of course…'
'Of course I'd love to.'
'Well, ok … I'll see you tonight.' And he cantered off, leaving Kel bemused. Men! She thought shaking her head. You just can't understand them.
She passed up the afternoon tilting with Raoul. Although admittedly, he still sent her flying a few times, but on the whole, she could remain on Peachblossom.
'One day I will be too old for this,' laughed Raoul. 'Have you had enough yet? Lets head up for dinner.'
Gods! Look at the time! She thought.
'Sorry Raoul, but Dom is taking me out for dinner tonight.' Kel said, blushing.
'Have a good time and tell Dom, he's to behave!' He called after her.
Washing quickly, Kel twisted her hair up, the way Heather had taught her and put on her choker.
There wasn't enough time to put on a dress, but she grabbed a clean pair of hot pants and put on some flip-flops. She stood in her breastband and under-shirt trying to decide which shirt was the cleanest.
Looking at her reflection, she didn't see why her undershirt wasn't ok. It was pale blue, tight fitting top with straps. Feeling particularly daring she grabbed her dagger and walked out of her room, looking very stylish in her hot pants and newly invented strappy top.
Catching sight of Dom waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs she slowed to a walk.
He turned round and caught sight of her, she looked like an angel. Light shone in through a window, making her hair shine, her brown skin was radiant and her eyes glowing with happiness.
'Wow, Is this another protest you and Alanna have cooked up?' He asked jokingly, 'because if it is, I'll support you, women walking round in tight-fitting tops, excellent.'
'Shut up,' she said, trying to hit him and they walked of into the warm evening, side-by-side, for what promised to be a very nice evening.
(-a/n- Sorry! I just didn't have time to write out the evening meal, imagine something and at the same time, sing 'Can you feel the love tonight?'! Also sorry no Neal, but he is off, visiting Yuki….I think I forgot to mention. Ha ha ha! Baby meatheads… we might have to do a sequel…lol! Aah I'm getting really annoyed at myself, especially for these last few chapters, they are so bad :'( I just haven't been able to muster the concentration, to me they seem to miss out loads, like I'm just trying to stick to my plan, I dunno, it just seems so ...jerky... I need to talk to CitrusFruit I'm desperate, btw. CF, if you are reading this email me please! Please review as I'm now thoroughly depressed... confusedknight xx)