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The refugees had decorated the mess hall. Garland and mistletoes hung from the ceiling. They had removed the long tables to replace them with circular ones. They had left some room in the middle for later. The refugee wanted a ball. They had organized a midwinter ball. The smell of a lavish meal hung in the air. The women were all excited. Blushes and smiles could be seen everywhere. Men were trying to ask a girl on a date to the ball.

The refugees having heard that Kel hated such events had forced her to attend. However she did not mind. A ball with her people was bound to be fun. Compared to the Royal Balls. Kel herself felt giddy at the idea of a ball. Especially since a certain sergeant had asked her politely if she would be his date. So Kel was going to the ball with Dom.

That day fluffy snow was falling giving the longest night of the year a romantic feel. Kel smiling absently to herself was brushing her hair. She then donned her dress. It was a russet gown that Lalasaa had left her. She remembered the conversation

"I'll leave you this special gown, milady" she had said

"Why is this one special?" she had asked

Lalasaa had then shot a look at Dom "Wear it to impress" she had simply replied

Now Kel understood. The gown was tight fitting. But it was made so her waist looked tiny. Her muscular legs were hidden in the fold of the skirt, which was spread wide. The neckline was a bit too low for her comfort, but Kel couldn't help but notice that the corset gave her a bit of cleavage. Her muscular shoulder didn't seem manly because the eyes were drawn to her delicate neck and collarbone. She already had told the bird not to land on her and Jump not to bump her with his nose. She had to explain that she was wearing special clothes and couldn't have them ruined.

Kel decided to pin her hair at the top of her head. Slipping on some red slippers she looked at herself in the mirror. She did not see a Lady Knight who had been scared so many time, who spent days trying to build up her shoulder and worked from dawn to midnight. No instead she saw a lady.

A knock sounded at her door. Donning a little cape so she wouldn't freeze on the way to the hall, she opened the door. There she was met by the view of male perfection. Dom stood in front of her looking like he was a god. His hair was in a orderly disarray, making him look like a dishevelled angel. His blue eyes sparkled. His tunic was the same color of the afore mentioned eyes, emphasizing at how beautiful they were. She couldn't help but stare at him. He didn't seem to mind. He seemed too busy looking her over.

"God Kel, you look so beautiful" he said.

Kel hid her blush behind her Yamani mask. Since the sparrows couldn't land on Kel they flocked to Dom. "Shoo" she said waving her hand "Dom's wearing pretty clothes too"

Dom laughed. "My Lady" he bowed. He presented her with his arm, which she took. He led her down to the hall. When she went to remove her cape he took it from her and handed it to Tobe, who was waiting to take it from her. Tobe winked at Dom. "What is that wink about?" she asked

Dom smiled as he turned to answer her question. He couldn't help it. He stared. When he had come to pick her up she had worn a cape. He had only looked at her face and hair and had thought her beautiful. Now he saw the dress. WOW. He thought she's so beautiful. His eyes lingered on her neck and collarbone. He had never noticed before but her neck looked so delicate. Then his eyes lowered still. Uh-oh, I didn't Kel had it in her to show cleavage. He then berated himself for thinking that. He couldn't help but notice that her breasts looked perfect. He was a man after all. Then his eyes dipped lower still to rest on her waist. It looked so small.

Kel coughed to get his attention away from her lovely body. She raised her eyebrow.

He grinned at her. "You are gorgeous"

"Thank you" she tried to hide her blush but he could see pink faintly covering her cheek and neck. "Are you going to answer my question?"

Dom had to think about what the question was. "Oh, that, it was just a joke between me and Tobe"

She raised her eyebrow. "Shall we?"

They walked into the hall. The hall fell silent has she came into view. She couldn't manage to hide her blush at all this time, when she saw everyone staring at her. Then his squad started to wolf-whistle.

She laughed has he led her to their table. They enjoyed a meal with Fanche and Seafas, who had finally taken the leap and gotten engaged. Dom couldn't imagine two more opposite people. Where Fanche was stubborn and a commander, Seafas was easygoing and would rather follow orders.

Then the music began. He held out his hand to Kel. He led her gently to the dance floor. He had danced with her several times already and he knew that dancing with Kel was one of the things he liked to do the most. He loved to have her in his arms. He smiled down at her. When the song ended, Wolset cut in and stole the Lady Knight away. All night she was whisked from partner to partner. The refugees were delighted that their commander was there. It was very clear they loved her dearly. He had a few dance with ladies, but every time he would hear her laugh, he would turn around to look at her. She looked perfect. Every few dance he would cut in and steal his date back from the other men.

A few hours after midnight he went to her side to offer her his arm "Would my lady like an escort to her room?"

"Yes, thank you" she replied

They walked to her room, talking about the night.

"It was so much fun! Don't you agree? I just wish Royal Balls were just had fun has this" she said

"Yes I enjoyed myself" he replied. He didn't add that he had mainly enjoyed seeing her so free.

When they reached her door, she turned on her heel to face him. "I had a great time Dom, thank you for the night"

"It was my pleasure, mother" he said with a grin.

She smacked him gently on the shoulder "Don't call me that"

"Fine my dear protector"

"Nor that, just call me Kel" she said with a smile

He grinned at her. He saw her look slightly embarrassed and wondered why. She was looking in all direction, as if trying to break some bad news. She finally looked upward and her eye opened wide. Wondering why she had that reaction, he looked up.

They were standing underneath mistletoe.

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