Some fluffs in this chapter, there isn't too much adventurous scene in this one. Hope you will review! Ciao!

Chapter 10

Kel awoke in her physical body, it feel so good to be back. She could see it was around noon and everyone must be down in the Mass Hall, eating. She was still worn out so she decided to take a nap.

When she awoke, Dom and Neal were chatting quietly by her bedside. Kel felt very naughty as she listened to what they were discussing.

"Have you questioned him yet?" Dom asked in a small voice that was hardly his own. Kel wondered if Dom was a fake one too.

"Yes, but he refused to say anything." Neal answered in a similar tone.

"Then how about put spells on him to make him talk?" Dom suggested angrily.

"It's illegal." Neal replied calmly.

"Yah, a murder is illegal too! He tried to murder Kel when she was help…almost helpless!" Dom glanced at Kel and she quickly shut her eyes.

"Shush! And you should care about the law, it's not always fair." Neal cautioned.

"I do, I just don't understand why would someone trying to kill Kel! Each time they tried to murder her; we have to fight really hard to get her back. Once we did a little bit, another attempt was made! This is insane!" Dom muttered.

"I know. Listen, Dom, if he talks, we might get some information. For now, our job is to keep our heads and protect Kel as much as possible. Whoever tried to kill her had a black barrier around her so that no magic can help her recover. Even my Father and Alanna couldn't do anything to help her." Neal said quietly.

"Is she going to die?" Dom asked urgently.

"No, her body has to fight it without magical help. If she gave up, she will die then. But I doubt the Protector of Small will give away." Neal said in a sarcastic tone.

"Stop calling me the Protector of Small, Meathead. Yes, my body will fight without magical help." Kel blurted out before she could stop herself.

Both Neal and Dom rushed to Kel's aid as she tried to pop her body up so she could see them better.

"You are awake! Why didn't you tell us?" Dom exclaimed.

"I wanted to hear what you were discussing." Replied Kel simply.

"I…I didn't mean it when I said that you are help…almost helpless." Dom corrected himself lamely.

"Yah, I know." Kel waved her hand dismissively. That took a lot of energy away from her and she popped back onto the pillow. However, she started to struggle to get up again.

Suddenly, the images she saw during her dreams flashed through her mind and before she could forget, she told both Neal and Dom what she saw.

"Sound like she is Blayce's girlfriend or perhaps wife." Dom thought aloud.

"Did you say her magic was black? Or did I hear you wrong?" Neal said slowly as if he couldn't believe his own ears.

"No Neal, you've heard right. Her magic was black." Kel assured him.

"That's strange." Neal said as he told Kel and Dom the difficulty they had when the healers tried to rescue Kel back to Life.

"What could possibly connect Kel to that lady?" Dom wondered.

"Perhaps, she wants revenge for her dead lover." Neal suggested.

"I think so." Kel said, now fully in thought.

"Can you describe that lady? Perhaps I'll inform Sir Myles or Baron Cooper to look for her." Neal said. Kel described what she remembered over again. Then Neal left them in the room to go do what he intended, leaving a wry glance as he went through the door.

Dom quickly closed it and locked it. "So, it's only us now." Dom said with a smile.

"Yup," Kel replied with one of her own.

Dom lowered his head and kissed one corner of her mouth and then the other. He lightly brushed his lips over hers. Then he settled his mouth more firmly against her lips.

Slowly, he skimmed his tongue along her sweet lips before circle back.

Kel sighed as she looped her arms around his neck. He urged her to part her lips, and when she did, he eased his tongue into the welcoming mouth. Heat roared through him like a fireball.

He adjusted Kel's head so he can deepen the kiss. She released a tiny whimper.

Breathing harshly, as though he had been pursuing outlaws, he trailed his mouth along the nape of her neck up and down. "I'm so relieved that you are able to live another day, Kel." Dom said between the feverish kisses.

"Me too." Kel whispered, combing his hair.

"You know you've drained half of the people who tried to rescue you, including Meathead." Dom said gently.

"I did?" Kel was surprised. She didn't think it cost that much to get her back.

Dom combed her fingers through her tangled hairs.

"Yes, you did." Dom said.

His mouth swept down to blanket hers. He kissed her deeply, hungrily, as the tension and worries slowly released into nothingness. He knew that was the only woman he loved the most and willing to spend the rest of his life with. If only she would feel the same way…

Drawing back, he kissed the edge of her chin, the tip of her nose and then her brows. "Get some sleep, Sweetheart." Dom cooed and gently released her.

Kel was not ready to sleep. Why oh, why should Dom be such a good kisser? Kel wanted more, but she also could feel the wariness in Dom's voice.

"You too, love." Kel replied as Dom exited the room.

(I didn't proofread this!) Anyways, I cooked up some fluffs at last. However, the mastermind behind those murders hadn't given up. Another attempt was made at the next chapter…meanwhile; check out the responses if you have reviewed. Thanks so much to those who reviewed.

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Sorceress Shadow Rain

On top of cloud 9: The girl is (and will explain in the story) Blayce's lover. She has some of the killer machines and she hid it in Tortall. After all, who would think to look in their own country?

Kings Lioness: Kel didn't die and I'll try to update more often.

AthleticCharmedOne: Well, I'm thinking of a bit of excitement to this story. I'll try to update soon.

Irish Violinist: Thanks. I know, I failed at grammar exam. I'm not good at grammar!

x17SkmBdrchiczxx: Kel is alive.

USNA: I'll try update as soon as I can.

Shyllaa: You will see what would happen next! Glad you liked it.

wildace keladry2005: Keep loving this story because I'm going to twist this comfortable plot around!

tortall princess: I'm a KD fan myself. I agree with you, KD fics rules! LOL