I was going to wait until monday, but I felt so mean... Thank you to everyone who reviewd me. Keep it up. Oh and remember children, none of this belongs to me.
"Sergeant Domiton of Masbolle, I have asked you here to discuss your actions in the battle of Anak's Eyrie," began King Jonathon, once everyone was seated. "I presume everyone present is familiar with Sergeant Domiton's actions."
"More than I would have like to be," said Raoul with a wry smile as the other men nodded.
"Obviously, your actions were a direct breach of orders given to you by your commanding officer and in the strictest sense could be considered treasonous."
"I am aware of that," said Dom as he fought to keep calm.
"However," continued the king, "after considering all aspects of your actions including both your heroism and your disobedience, we have come to a decision."
Dom hung his head. "I hope you will be lenient on me, your majesty. I did what I thought was right."
"Indeed you did," said the king. "And that is why the crown has decided to reward you by offering to make you the Lord of Eagle's Tor and the surrounding lands."
Dom's jaw nearly hit the floor. After a moment he managed to say "thank you, your majesty."
"It is the least I could do to reward you for saving the life of one of my most trusted advisors and closest friends. Raoul has often spoken to me of your skills as a soldier and a leader. It is a pleasure for me to reward such a deserving man with a secure future.
"I understand that you will need to take sometime to think about what has happened," Jonathan said. "When you return to Corus, we will be able to talk further. You will need to sign the legal documents then. Lord Raoul will be happy to assist if you need him to do so in the intervening period."
Dom took the dismissal, bowed deeply and left the room.
Outside, Neal was waiting for him. "Dom?" he said as he saw his pale-faced cousin emerge. "I knew it. They fired you didn't they."
"Shut up, Meathead," replied Dom weakly. "They didn't fire me. They made me the Lord of Eagle's Tor."
"Mithros," breathed Neal.
"I know," agreed Dom. "I'm going to wake up tomorrow and realise I dreamed it all. Ouch! Neal!" Neal had pinched him hard on his arm.
"You're awake alright. Lord Domitan of Eagle's Tor… has a nice ring to it don't you think?"
"Kel's right you are encourageable," said Dom, smiling. "Come on, let's get out of here. I need some air."
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