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Kel rode Hoshi to Giantkiller. She looked back at third company, especially a specific sergeant, who grinned every time he caught her looking.
She couldn't help but smile. The previous night was burnt into her memory. She now understood what was so great about bedding someone. He had been great. She lost herself in daydream has she remembered his dexterous touch and skilled mouth.
"Ok everyone! We have great news!" announced Wolset. "We've all been trying to find who Dom's Lady was, back in New Hope. But he always denied having a lover. We have caught him! He has a lover!"
"Do I now?" asked Dom playfully
"Of course you do!" replied Volorin, another sergeant. "Because I'd like to announce to all, you did not come in last night"
"So where did you sleep?" asked Fulcher
Dom smiled teasingly "Well I slept..." he paused dramatically "in a bed"
All the men groaned. Kel couldn't help but laugh at them. They were all so childish but she loved them. "Something funny lady knight?" asked Neal
She looked at him "It is just very amusing to watch" she replied.
"Lady Kel" yelled Lofren "you said you would help us in the discovery of Dom's lover"
"I did say that didn't I?" asked Kel.
"But I don't HAVE a lover" said Dom.
"Where did you sleep?" asked Aiden
"Ok I'll admit it, my horse was very friendly and I wanted to cuddle with him. Happy?"
The men snorted. Kel shook her head. "Ok men. You have to go about this more tactfully!" she yelled "We need a plan of action. Trick it out of him" said Kel
"And how would we do that" asked Fulcher eager.
"Well we can't discuss this in front of the man himself now can we?"
They all laughed. Kel shook her head. It was going to be interesting.
They arrived at Giantkiller were they were met by the Giantkiller himself. "My Lord" She said while hugging the bigger man.
"How is everything Kel?" he asked
"Great. Third company is just delightful!" she groaned
"Did they put worms in your porridge?" he asked with sympathy
"No, they put frog in my bedroll" she replied
"I hate that one, wait till they dump water on you while you sleep! That one is just so great!" he replied sarcastically.
"They won't!"
"They're third company, of course they'll prank you" he replied
"No, I pranked them back." She replied "They were all in the stable and I had ropes rigged all around the stable, so they were hanging upside down for a little while" she said as she smiled at the men evilly.
"I chose well, when I chose you has my co-commander" he grinned.
She had particularly enjoyed hanging Neal upside down. It had been a revenge for all his moping about Yuki. Dom upside down also had been a good perk, since his shirt had fallen over his head revealing his muscular and gorgeous torso. She had pranked him as well so the men didn't think she was pulling favourite. However she had paid for it later that night. He had crept into her tent when everyone was asleep. They had started to kiss and were both in a certain state of undress when he started to tickle her.
He had been delighted to realize she was ticklish and so surprise that no one had ever known. She had made him swear not to tell anyone.
They were both being very careful so that no one realized that they were lover.
Kel had seen the betting pool. The favours were for a maid at New Hope named Maria. Celeste, Catherine and Lucy were also pretty favoured. Kel also noticed that her name was not in the betting pool. Kel was currently betting on Lucy.
"Lord Raoul" cried Wolset "Up for a bet?"
"What bet?" asked Lord Raoul.
"Who Dom's lover his!" Raoul raised his eyebrow and looked at Kel. Uh-oh, she thought I hope he doesn't know. "Who are the contestants?" he asked
When Wolset had said all the ladies, some were even court ladies in Corus, Lord Raoul looked at Neal "I think I'll consult people before placing my bet!" he exclaimed.
"So who are you betting on?" asked Lord Raoul to Neal once they were alone.
"I thought that he was head over heel in love with Kel, but apparently not" he replied. "But I know Kel is crazy for him"
"Why would you say she's crazy for him?" replied Raoul
"You know that arrow she took?"
"Of course, I was worried sick!" replied Raoul
"She wasn't even in the direct path of it! She threw herself in front of it! Dom doesn't know! All he recall is seeing her fall, but he couldn't see the archer because she was in between and he swear she wasn't there before, but he thinks he was just confused because of the battle. I later asked Kel ask she said was 'I couldn't see him hurt'" he said
"I feel bad for her" said Raoul "for all she's done she's alone. She does not have a lover or someone to trust in that sense."
"I know" replied Neal. They both pitied her. If anyone deserved loving it was Kel. She loved unconditionally and she cared for everyone. She deserved a lover. But apparently the man she was in love with did not return her feelings.
"Well let's see who his lover is!" said Neal.
They nodded and tried to think of a good plan.
Their plan was so simple they were surprised Third company hadn't thought of it. Go in Dom's room, check his desk and bag for a love letter and try to see who it is. Not one letter could be found.
Ok so their perfect plan had failed. "What do we do now?" asked Neal
"I don't know" replied Raoul. "The lover was at New Hope" said Raoul.
"You know what My Lord you are a genius"
"Thank you... I guess"
"Well it was probably a fling for Dom. We should try to hook him up with Kel!" said Neal
"Mithros, why didn't I think of it? Shall we get Third company in on this?"
"They might be a great help" said Neal with a glint in his eyes.
I know it's short! Sorry about that! P.S. please give me feedback so I can improve! Thanks!