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When Kel woke that evening, she felt a lot better and got up and changed into a pair of navy shorts and a light blue shirt. Feeling hungry she walked down to the mess hall, even though it was early, the mess hall was quite full. After picking up a plate of beef and mash potato she sat down next to Aly.
'How's your day been?'
'Boring,' admitted Aly. 'All the peace talks have finished, my dear husband has had to fly off somewhere, Dove was out riding all day, nothing to do what's so ever.'
'No fun fun!' Squeaked Trick mournfully.
Kel jumped, 'What in Mithros' name was that.'
Shyly Trick peeled himself away from Aly's neck.
'Copper Isles is always fun fun!' He squeaked. 'Hello friend of Aly!'
'Um…hi.' Said Kel. 'Not being rude but what are you.'
'Darking, name of Trick, Trick like fun fun!'
'Oh.' Said Kel, even though she had no idea what a 'darking' was.
Unfortunately Aly did not explain further, but merely comforted Trick by explaining that they would be back in the Copper Isles soon.
'When do you leave?' Asked Kel, slightly sad that she hadn't had more time to get to know this lively young woman.
'Three days after mid-summer.'
Just then Dom hurried in, on spotting Kel, he ran over to her.
'Kel, sorry this is rushed because I'm meant to be meeting Raoul, but would you be my partner for the mid-summer ball?'
This sudden question caught Kel off guard. 'What?'
'The mid-summer ball?'
'Oh yes then, I'd be delighted to.'
'Great, I look forward to it.' And planting a kiss on her cheek he tore away.
'What a guy!' Whistled Aly. 'Down to earth, straight to the point yet dashingly romantic. You're on to a winner there Kel!'
Kel kicked Aly under the table. 'So what is this ball? I've never heard of a mid-summer's ball?'
Aly rolled her eyebrows, 'Even I, know what that ball is. It is the ball where all young couples get together and dance under the sun of the longest day in the year.'
Kel groaned, 'Does this mean I need another dress?'
'Yep.' Said Aly happily.
'Can't I just wear the one I wore to the Royal Anniversary ball?'
'No! You are getting a new dress and that's final.' Said Aly, a plan that was suspiciously like her mothers forming in her mind.
'Come on we'll go and get you a dress now.'
'What? But I haven't finished my potato…'
'Tough! You're such a slow eater!' And yet again Kel was dragged away from her food by an enthusiastic woman of Pirate's swoop. I'm going to die of mal-nutrition at this rate, though Kel.
And so once more Kel found herself in Lalasa's dress shop.
Lalasa eyed Kel critically, a picture forming in her mind of the stunning dress she was going to create.
'Kel, I'm going to take your measurements again, that way it will fit perfectly.'
And she bustled Kel behind a screen to take her measurements.
'I will bring the dress round on Mid-summer's morning (in two days time.)' Promised Lalasa.
And Kel left grumbling about having to get another new dress.
Mid-summer's morn dawned bright and early and the dazzling light of the sun, shone through a gap in the curtains and woke Kel up.
By the time Lalasa arrived, she had dressed, gone through three pattern dances with her glaive and had written a letter to her mother, who was currently residing in Mindelan.
Lalasa came in carrying a box and a bag.
'First of all, I won't be able to see you tonight, so I'll give you your midwinter present now.'
And Lalasa handed her the bag. Inside it were tubs of all different sizes, each with their own pocket, it also contained several different brushes and hair ties. Confused, Kel looked questioningly at Lalasa.
'Is a beauty kit, these here are all natural face paints, made up of different dyes and plant juices, there is tanning juice and eye paint etc. Then over here is some hair powder, if you mix this with water and rub in on your hair it will fix your hair in a position, there are instructions on how to use them..' Lalasa trailed off and looked anxiously at Kel.
Kel broke into a broad grin, 'It's perfect Lalasa! Thank you so much.' And Kel handed Lalasa her present, after ripping of the brown paper packaging, she gasped.
It was a glaive. 'My Lady, I can't use this!' Said Lalasa.
'Yes you can, and I'm going to teach you. All the Yamani women know how to use them.'
'Its beautiful, thank you Kel.'
Now Lalasa opened the box and drew out the dress Kel was to wear to the ball.
'Great Gods above, I can't wear that!' Shrieked Kel.
(-a/n- I know this chapter was short, and a cliffy… but yeah please review :D)
Confusedknight xxx