A/N: Hey Everyone! Ok, first off here are the poll results, I got so many! Thanx!
KD: 111111111111
DN: 11111111111
BR: 1111
KN: 111
YN: 11
TJ: 11
AN: 1
Alan and mystery woman: 1 (Alanna's son Alan)
Kel and Daine were tied for a very long time! Then I finally got another review, and they were the tie breaker. So... yah! The next wedding is going to be...Kel's! I'm going to use the votes, for the order of weddings! So first it will be Kel, then Daine, then Buri, Yuki, Thayet, and then Aly! (But first I need to read Tricksters Duet) And I'm sorry, but to all you out there who wanted Kel/Neal, I had more votes for Kel/Dom...sry! Plz don't take it out on me!
Review answers at the bottom!
Here you go!
"No! No, no, no, no, no! I refuse!" shouted Lady Knight, Keladry of Mindelan.
"Now Kel, be reasonable!" Domitan of Masbolle countered "You must wear a dress to our wedding!"
"I detest dresses Dom!" she screeched "You of all people should know that!"
"Kel please?" he asked calmly, yet in his, special demanding way. "Do it for me?" he whispered, while snaking his arms around her waist, and pulling her close.
He started kissing her neck, and worked his way up, to surround her lips with his own. The kiss was gentle and fiery at the same time. It was filled with so much passion, that neither one wanted it to end. But soon they were gasping for breath, and pulled apart.
"Is that your way of persuading a woman, Sergeant Domitan?" Kel joked.
"Why yes it is my beloved, what are you going to do about it?" he challenged, his eyes dancing.
"I'm going to do this!" she said, jumping at her betrothed and tackling him to the floor.
There was a short knock on the door, then it burst open to reveal, a very flustered Neal.
Forgetting why he had come, Neal said, "Shouldn't you save that, for AFTER your wedding?" His green eyes were sparkling.
"Well Meathead, if we were doing what you think we were doing, wouldn't we be on the bed, and not on the floor? Dom asked innocently
Kel hit him. Hard. Then she looked at Neal, smiled, and asked, "Was there something you needed Meathead?"
"First of all!" he said, raising a finger, "Don't call me Meathead!"
"Whatever you say Meathead," needled Dom. Kel elbowed him, and stood up.
"And second of all!" he stopped. He forgot why he had come.
"We're waiting Nealan" said Dom, emphasizing his name.
Neal flushed. "Umm...well, I umm...forgot." he said, blushing deeper by the second.
Dom jumped up, and pushed Neal out the door. "Well then when you remember Meathead, come find us." he said, closing the door.
He turned to face Kel. She was smiling at him. He flashed her his heart-melting grin. She sat down on the bed, and he walked over to her. He cupped her chin in his, big callused hand. He tilted it up ever so gently, and kissed her. They sat there locked in an embrace, for who knows how long, until once again there was a knock at the door, startling them. They pulled apart, and looked into each other's eyes. They knew right then, that they would always love each other, no matter what.
Dom sighed. "So, Meathead, did you remember what it was that you wanted?" asked Dom, to the unopened door. When he received no answer, he stalked over to the door, and yanked it open. The person who stood there was not Neal. It was also not a maid. And it most certainly was not, just one person. It was a whole cluster of various people, who didn't seem very happy to see Dom at the door instead of Kel. Kel stood up and walked over to stand by her fiancé.
The people who were standing outside Kel's rooms were; her mother Ilane, along with her sisters, also Lalasa, Alanna, Daine, Yuki, and Buri.
It was Alanna who spoke up, "Dom, May I ask what you are doing in Keladry's rooms?" She was trying very hard to keep her temper under control, or to keep from laughing, but Dom couldn't tell which.
"I was...umm...just leaving." he mumbled under all the stares of the women surrounding him. "Bye Kel." he squeaked, and ran off. All the women burst out laughing. Kel sighed.
"Umm...what do you want?" Kel asked nervously, when she saw all the things that they women were holding. One was holding fabric patterns, a couple had measuring tools, and the rest had face paint and other various items, that Kel was sure she didn't like.
"So, what were you and Dom doing?" asked Yuki slyly
Once again the women started laughing.
"Umm...he was persuading, telling me to wear a dress to our wedding." she said, utterly uncomfortable.
"Well I should say so!" said Ilane "My baby wont be married in anything less than a proper wedding dress!"
Kel sighed. Everyone set down their many items in a heap on Kel's bed. Lalasa selected the measuring tape, and walked over to where Kel was standing. Kel groaned, she hated being measured and fitted. Especially for gowns, and dresses.
"You know the drill Kel." Lalasa told her. "Arms up, and no slouching!" she added.
Kel stood in the same position for about an hour; then Lalasa finally allowed her to move. She immediately sat down on her bed, only to jump up again, after sitting on Lalasa's pins. This time she chose a safer seat, across the room at her desk. Daine and Alanna took the face paint, and went over to her. Yuki came too, but she had a hair brush, hair bands, and hair pins.
"Wait!" she stammered. "Why do we have to do this now? My wedding isn't for another 3 days!" she said, exasperated.
"Because," Daine said simply. "We have to figure out what looks good and what doesn't."
"Alanna, surely you're on my side!" Kel said hastily. "I mean, you hate being pampered just as much as I do!"
"True, but this is your wedding we're getting you ready for." replied Alanna. "And also, I'm not the one getting pampered." she smirked.
The three set to work doing up her hair, and painting her face, taking down her hair, taking the face paint off, and trying different colors, and hair styles; with Kel protesting the entire time.
(((2 hours later)))
Yuki had finally decided upon an up-hairstyle, while Alanna and Daine had picked; a light green eye color, with red lip rough. It was topped of with just a hint of blush. As soon as the two women had stopped, Kel bolted for the dressing room, and locked the door. All the women exploded with laughter. They heard splashing, and sounds of scrubbing, then the door opened to reveal a pink faced Kel. She glared at the smirking women.
"Well, my dear Keladry," began Ilane "now we have to choose the pattern, color, and style of your wedding gown." she finished.
Kel groaned. "I'll tell what Ma, you, choose all those things, and I will go ride Hoshi." she said, grabbing her riding boots.
Ilane laughed. "No dear, what I meant was, I will choose all those things, but we need to see what patterns and colors look good on you..." she trailed off.
Without realizing it, Kel had begun to back towards the door. Alanna noticed, and suddenly, a bolt of amethyst fire had engulfed Kel, forcing her to stand still.
She glared at Alanna. "I forgot you could do that..." she grumbled.
Alanna grinned. She snapped her fingers, and Kel sprung forward. Alanna started moving her fingers back and forth,
-symbolizing legs- forcing Kel to walk over to Lalasa. When Kel was firmly in place, -and the spell was making sure she couldn't move - Alanna clapped her hands, and the fire left Kel, and swam back to Alanna's waiting hands. Once again, Kel glared at her, but Alanna only smiled.
"Daine?" asked Lalasa "Would you be a dear, and call up the sparrows to hold the fabric?"
"Of course." she replied. "I'm sure they'll be only to happy to help." she grinned in response to Kel's glower. "Ilane?" asked Daine "Would you be a dear and open the window?"
Ilane nodded, and as soon as the shutters were thrown open, six sparrows flew into the room, and cheeped a hello to everyone in turn.
Kel glared at the birds. "You traitors!" she muttered "You'll never get any dried cherries again for as long as you live!" she said to Nari. Nari paused, as if to think about it, and then flew over to perch on Daine's shoulder. Daine giggled.
At Kel's questioning look she said, "She says she'll just come live with me then." she giggled again.
The look Kel gave the bird, could have killed.
"Tweet!" squawked Nari
Daine burst out laughing. Her face turned red, and soon she was choking from laughing so hard. Alanna clapped her on the back, and Daine croaked, "Thanks." She stood up straight, regaining her composure.
"What's so funny?" asked Alanna once Daine had calmed herself.
Daine leaned over to whisper it in her ear. When she did, Alanna was laughing so hard, that tears were visible in the corners of her eyes.
Kel was still standing in the same spot, and was growing even more impatient. She started tapping her foot. She cleared her throat. None of it seemed to work, so instead she said, "It's almost dinnertime now, and I really must get to the mess, and make sure that my dear Nealan eats his vegetables." she continued, "So if you ladies will excuse me," she tried to walk away, but Alanna's spell wouldn't let her.
"I'm sure our dear Meathead can manage for one night," said Buri. "We still have work to do!" Lalasa held up a piece of fabric, which Nari and her mate took. She held up another, to be taken by two others, and the last one to be held by the final sparrows. Each one in turn held their fabric in front of Kel, then waited until Lalasa gave them instructions. They finally decided upon –with Yuki's persistence- a hazel kimono, with green trim and green sash.
"There," said Yuki "It's not a dress, but still fancier than breeches and a tunic..."
Kel sighed. "I suppose its better than a gown..." she finished with, "Can I go now, and make sure Neal ate his veggies?"
The women clustered in a circle, murmured amongst themselves, agreed that Kel could go. She moved towards the door, only to find that the spell was still in place. "Umm... Alanna?" she asked pointing to her feet.
"Hmm? Oh right of course." she said, then snapped her fingers again.
Kel bolted for the door, and ran to the Knights mess. She quickly grabbed a tray, and slid into the seat beside Neal. She dropped her head onto his shoulder and sighed. Then she sat up and looked at his plate. There were no vegetables what-so- ever on his plate. She knew it would be like this, so she had grabbed extras. She took herspoon and scooped half of her vegetables onto his plate.
"Eat up Meathead!" she said with a smirk.
"No fair Kel!" he pouted. "I-I already ate mine!"
Kel just smiled and dumped the rest of hers, on his plate. "That's what happens when Nealan lies..." She said wickedly, in response to his expression.
She quickly downed her stew, and chewed her bread. She put her tray away and was about to leave, when she saw Neal sneaking his vegetables onto the floor. She walked up behind him and took his spoon. Then she heaped it full of his veggies, and said, "Come on Neal! Just one big bite! Chu-Choo Chu-Choo, open up for the train!" she added, patronizing him.
Neal stared at her with a look of horror on his face. Unfortunately, he wasn't paying attention, and his jaw dropped open. Kel seized that moment to shove the spoon into his mouth. She tipped it so the contents fell off of it, then pulled the spoon out and closed his mouth; all in one quick motion.
"Meathead, you had better chew that before you choke." she said sweetly, then ran out of the mess hall.
She was walking back to her room, when someone grabbed her around the waist and towed her around the corner.
She turned around only to find her lips entwined with someone else's. Her eyes fluttered as she realized who it was, and she sunk into the fervor of the kiss. Her whole body felt like it was on fire. They broke apart, and Kel grinned at her fiancé.
"Well my love, is that how you greet all strangers?" he questioned, with mock sternness.
"Only if they kiss me first!" she countered.
Dom laughed, and pulled her into another embrace. They walked out into the garden. They sat on a bench and talked for hours. When the bell chimed midnight, Dom said, "You're practically asleep on your feet! Let's get you back to your rooms."
Kel was about to protest, but instead yawned and gave in. They stopped outside her door, and Dom kissed her goodnight, gently at first, then when she kissed him back, he increased the passion. She opened her door, whispered "Goodnight." and closed it.
Whew! I thought I would never finish! I had a major writers block the entire time! Ok I hope you all loved it! plz review if you did, and also if you didn't!
Review Answers:
Yazmari: I'm sorry that its not how you would have done it...but it sounds like you liked it! I hope you did! BTW what is a 'CoM/CO' story?
Kings Lioness: lol! I'm glad you liked it! Personally, I thought it was a little strange too, but my friend liked the idea, so I went with it!
DOMLUVR4EVER: I'm glad you like it! Here's Kel for you!
magewhisperer: Kel is up and running, plz review!
Sorceress Shadow Rain: I guess people just thought it was an interesting idea! Hope you think so too!
My Only Sunshine: Funny story actually, a bunch of people wanted Jon to still have a thing for Alanna, and I asked my friend and she agreed...so I went with it! But yes you are right, in the end she does love George because she married him. And thanx for the compliment!
seabiscuit0810: lol! Computer cookies are little viruses...they don't affect your computer, they're just a pain in the butt...Don't worry about it! I'm sure there are millions that I haven't read or reviewed! lol! You're a very funny person! Yes, I am going to keep going, but with other weddings! And I'm really good you like my story!
Sunkissed Guacamole: Yes Hallie, every hour on the hour. shakes head I know, it seemed like it to me too, but it was almost 3 whole pages and I hadn't finished! So I had to do it! Glad you like it, keep reviewing and I might actually remember to teach you how to use eyeliner...Oh I know, nobody except for Queen Hallie, is perfect!
CoPpErFyRmAgE: Glad you luv it! Umm...sure I umm...have a cookie transporter, but it's broken at the moment...I'll send them to you as soon as it's fixed! lol! And I have a profile now!
maliaphire: Funny story actually, a bunch of people wanted Jon to still have a thing for Alanna, and I asked my friend and she agreed...so I went with it! But I'm glad you read it! And reviewed! I luv reviews!
piglet12345: Me too! That's my favorite part! I'm so glad you liked it! lol! Yep, just a little quirky bit!
A/N: I'm very sorry if I didn't get some of you, I got all my reviews mixed up...And coincidentally, three of you think alike...you all went
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