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She stood in a deep green dress behind Yuki. This dress had been made for her. It emphasized all her miniature curves, and brought out her hazel eyes. As Neal said his vow, tears could be seen in his eyes. Dom, who was the best man, made funny gesture at Kel from Neal's back. Trying to not laugh at his antic, she looked on as Yuki said she would take Neal. When Neal kissed Yuki the crowd erupted in cheers.

Neal, with Yuki on his arm, went down the aisle. Dom presented his arm to Kel, she walked, as gracefully as she could, beside him. He smiled down at her. "Enjoying the party, O protector of the small?"

"It's great! O really annoying sergeant. Two of my closest friends are getting married. And I have a plan!" she replied

"A plan?"

"Yes! See how Merric is eyeing Neal's sister?"

"Are you trying to hook up Merric and Melody?" he asked

"Me? No!" she replied with a grin.

He laughed. "Any other couple you are trying to hook up?" he asked

"Well... Owen and Lady Analynn of Cavall seem to like each other. But she's Lord Wyldon's daughter so I'm not sure I should hook them up"

"Give it a try! I'd like to see your matchmaking abilities. They are apparently unsurpassed. You have managed to get the bachelor who cringed at the thought of marrying with Buri and you managed to get a woman to actually marry Meathead, you know what? I'll bet you 5 gold pieces that you can't match both of them" he replied

"You're on!" she said with a grin

After a lavish meal, Neal led Yuki to the dance floor. After watching them whirl around for a little, Dom offered Kel his arm. She took it and followed him to the dance floor. While dancing she couldn't help but notice how his arms fit so well around her waist and how she was pressed against his chest. She blushed as he tighten his hold on her. He smiled at her. I'm going to get over this crush like I got over Neal and Cleon she thought to herself. He then leaned down. For a wild second she thought he was going to kiss her but he just whispered in her ear. "You look lovely tonight" With a grin he bowed has the dance ended. She was standing there completely rooted to the spot, blushing like a court lady when Merric grabbed her around the waist for a dance.

"Kel, you look so pretty" he said to her as she put her hand on his shoulder.

"Thanks" she replied. "So, Merric, what do you think of all the ladies?"

He glanced at Lady Melody and started to blush. "Want an introduction?" she asked

"You know her?"

"Well, not really, but I am a woman" He raised an eyebrow. "Watch me" she said.

She went over to talk to the Lady in question. "Hello My Lady" she said politely.

"Hello, Lady knight" she replied nicely. "I've hear so much about you from my brother"

"My first day as a page he mentioned you, he said we were two very different people" she replied

"My brother doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut" she said while shaking her head. She glanced at Dom who was now being chased by an angry Wolset "Neither does my cousin for that matter"

Kel laughed. "Too true" she replied "Have you met Sir Merric? He is not like your relatives, he doesn't talk as much and his actually competent with poetry"

"No I have not, but I would love to be introduced to such a young knight" she replied. They walked over to Merric. "Sir Merric of Hollyrose, I'd like to introduce you to lady Melody of Queenscove. Lady Melody, this is Sir Merric" she said, "don't worry Merric, she's much better than Neal or Dom, way more mature" she whispered to him.

He bowed to her, while she curtsied. "I have heard Sir Merric that you were a great help in the war and that you are one of the heroes who help bring down those monstrous war machines"

"My Lady, I was but doing my duty and helping the people under my care. Kel was the true inspiration" he replied

"You are modest, gentle sir" she said with a gleam in her eyes.

He smiled. "Please call me Merric"

"Mel" she replied

"My dear Mel, would you honour me with this dance?"

"Of course, handsome knight" she replied nicely.

For the rest of the evening neither could be seen without the other.

"One down, one more to go" Kel said to herself. The next dance was not a waltz or anything. It was more people just moving and clapping in little groups. She saw Owen eyeing Lady Analynn, who was dancing close to him. She made her way over.

"Kel, it's so jolly to see you!" he said while hugging her.

"It's great to see you too!" she said. "How is everything?"

"I'm just nervous! I mean, I am leaving for my ordeal in a month or so." He replied

"Don't be worried! You'll make it!" she reassured him. Then she moved closer to him and pushed him backward. "Kel, watch out, woahhh" he said has he fell slightly backward. Of course Kel had planned it perfectly. He bumped into Lady Analynn. She turned around "Are you ok, Squire Owen?"

He blushed "Of course, my lady, I did not mean to be so clumsy"

"No harm done" she replied "Are you enjoying the night?"

"Of course, my lady" he replied with a smile "it is such a great night. What about yourself?"

"It would be better if you would agree to this dance" she replied as a waltz started. Owen Bowed slightly "As my lady wishes" he said while presenting his arm.

Kel smiled to herself. She went around to hunt for Dom. She found him talking to Fulcher. She poked him in the rib. He yelped as he turned. She grabbed his arm and led him to the dance floor. "I won" she told him

He raised his eyebrow. "What did you win, my beautiful protector?"

"Look at Merric and Owen"

While talking about the next prank they were going to pull on Raoul, he felt someone poke him in the rib. He turned around with a yelp of surprised. Then he saw Kel, who dragged him to the floor. Happy to have another dance with her, he just smiled. "I won" she told him.

He couldn't think of what she was talking about. All he could think about was the way she was, once again, pressed against his chest. The soft whisper of her hair on his shoulder. The way her waist fit perfectly in his arms. "What did you win, my beautiful protector" he replied after a moment, knowing he should talk.

"Look at Merric and Owen"

He did not want to take his eyes off her, but he did as told. Only to find Merric and his cousin dancing while flirting... flirting? His young cousin was flirting?

He looked around to see Owen dancing with happily with a equally happy Lady Analynn. Damn it. He seriously had thought she wouldn't be able to get them all together.

He raised his eyebrow at the beautiful woman in his arm. "Well, you apparently do have unsurpassed skills" he said to her

She grinned "Five golden nobles please"

"Remind me later" he said hoping she would forget.

"Oh, I will" she replied sweetly. He knew she wasn't going to forget. Oh well.

He looked into her dreamy hazel eyes. He could get lost in those eyes. All he could think about was to bend down his head and press his lips gently to hers. Just as he started to bend his head she was yanked out of his arms, by none other than the bride herself. Yuki was holding a fan out to Kel. Kel sighed and took it in her hand. Yuki and Kel stood facing each other. Kel flipped the fan out toward Yuki. Who neatly caught it, before flipping it over and sending it to Kel again.

After a few minutes the dance ended. Kel and Yuki smiled at each other. Kel leaned down, towards Yuki and whispered something. Yuki snapped the fan open and hid the lower half of her face. Kel and Yuki were now sending looks at Neal. He laughed quietly to himself when he saw Neal pacing. Obviously Neal was nervous. Deciding to go tease his cousin a bit he walked over. "Stop pacing, I'm sure you'll do just fine as a husband"

Neal glared at him "Go away"

Dom raised his eyebrow. "Neal just go sweep your bride away"

Neal grinned and walked over to Yuki and Kel. He whispered softly in Yuki's ear. She nodded and they left the room to some good natured jokes.

Dom walked over to Kel. "Would My Lady would like an escort to her room?"

"Sure" she replied.

They walked to her room in companionable silence. When they reached her door Dom leaned down and kissed her cheek. "Good night beautiful"

He turned around and left leaving behind him a baffled Kel.

If someone would like to be a betareader and find mistake it would be greatly appreciated!