A/N: Thanks for all the review so far! Sadly, this will be the last chapter of this fic. I hope you enjoy it!

Chapter Six: Revised Agreement

Lying in bed, with arms resting above her head on the pillow, Kel stared up at the high ceiling which slanted with the angle of the roof. Wondering when Dom would be back, she was still studying the ceiling when she heard a loud knock on the main door. Grinning, she called out that the door was open.

She didn't bother to look to see who walked into the sitting room. Making out the broad figure out of the corner of her eye, Kel was already reassured that it was Dom. She could identify his form anywhere.

Kel monitored his movements in her peripheral vision as he made his way toward the bedroom.

"You know, it isn't safe to leave your door open like that, lady knight," he announced mock seriously. "What if a mental case like Meathead decided to show up? There's not a lot you can do when you're asleep…"

Kel chuckled, her body shaking with the laughter. "I wasn't asleep," she told him, "and I figured you'd be back up here."

"Oh, you did?" asked Dom playfully as he stepped farther into the room, "I didn't know you were expecting me. I would've been back up much sooner if I had."

For the first time since his arrival, Kel took her gaze off the ceiling and looked at her husband's grinning face. He was leaning his shoulder on the tall post at the foot of the bed, hands tucked into his breeches pockets comfortably as he looked at her with an easy smile.

Kel's heart sped up at the sight of him. However she kept her Mask firmly in place. I am stone, I am stone…

Seeming to ignore his last comment, she asked, "What is it this time, Dom?"

He then smiled guiltily at her, "I need another blanket."

"What happened to the one I gave you?"

He grinned. "Peachblossom tore it up."

Kel couldn't help but smile. "What were you doing, making your bed in his stall?"

Dom just smiled in response, so then Kel asked, "Do you want another one then?"

"Yes. Unless you're going to make some room for me under those covers next to you…"

Kel smiled, sat up, and tossed another blanket at him. "Good night, Dom."

Both men returned to the stables dejectedly. Without a word, Dom held up his new blanket and Neal held up a brand new bottle of allergy medicine. They looked at each other and shook their heads.

"I don't think it's working," said Neal flatly. "Yuki turned me out just as easily as last time-and sooner!"

"We just got to keep trying," replied Dom resolutely.

Soon they both headed out of the stables and walked determinedly to headquarters…And trudged back out soon after.

This time, Dom held a pile of blankets in his arms, while Neal carried a whole bag full of medicine bottles. They looked at each other with raised eyebrows.

"I think this calls for plan B," said Dom.

"I agree," said Neal, "It is now time to grovel."

They then dropped their loads in the stables and walked resolutely, yet again, back to headquarters.

Kel laughed silently to herself after once again sending Dom away. The look on his face when she had piled all the blankets into his arms was priceless. Kel wouldn't be surprised if after this he decided to abide by their agreements. She was also not surprised at hearing the door creaking open right then.

She looked over to find Dom, walking back into their bedchamber.

"Don't tell me you need more blankets…" she said lightly.

"No, I have plenty of those," he said exaggeratedly. This time he rested his forearm on the bed post and leaned against it. Then he said decisively, "You win, Kel."

"Win?" she asked, smiling but confused. "Win what?"

"This thing you and Yuki are playing with us," he replied.

"I don't know what you're talking about Dom," she replied innocently.

"Yes you do," he answered firmly, "And Neal and I have stopped our pranks."

"That's great," said Kel, holding back her laughter and feel of sweet triumph. Then she asked, "Then what do you want now, Dom?"

He looked at her pointedly, "I think you know what I want, Kel."

The intensity of his gaze and the deepness of his voice sent warm shivers throughout her body. She had to repeat over and over again in her head to calm herself, I am stone, I am stone, I am stone, I am stone…

Looking at him, Kel no longer desired to turn him away, as if she ever did. Their little game had gone on long enough. All she desired now was to feel his strong arms around her and his warm mouth covering her own.

However, still keeping the upper hand, Kel held his gaze and said, "However, we made an agreement, Dom, which says you have two weeks out in the stables and you agreed to it. I am not one to break contracts."

"Of course you aren't," said Dom quietly, his face falling.

Hating to see his disappointment, Kel added in a warm tone, "However, since I did make the agreement that means I can also make some…amendments."

Dom's eyes immediately flew up to meet hers again. The warmth in her eyes and the small smile on her lips instantly gave Dom a feeling of hope.

"I'll tell you what Dom," she continued, "If you don't come through that door again tonight, I'll ignore the rest of your two week punishment and let you sleep in our bed again."

She prayed to the Goddess that he would catch what she was really trying to communicate. She was hoping that he would either realize the loophole- that if he stays in the room, he will not be walking through the door and therefore be able to stay- or that he would ignore her ultimatum altogether and stay with her regardless of his 'punishment' of two weeks in the stables.

"So, you're saying that if I don't walk through the door again tonight, my two weeks in the stables will be forgotten?" he asked, the wheels in his head turning.

"That's right," she said, giving him an enticing smile that might help him catch on.

Kel couldn't tell what he was thinking as he then pushed himself off the post he was leaning against and told her in a neutral tone, "It's agreed then, Kel. I won't bother you any more anymore tonight."

She watched, stunned, as he then turned and walked out the door.

Alarmed, she sat up and started to say, "But Dom-"

She was cut off when Dom, after locking the door from the inside, walked out and closed it softly behind him.

For a moment, she waited in silence, listening to hear if he came hurrying- maybe even running- back to her. She listened to his footsteps in the hallway, but was disappointed to hear them fade away.

Then, clenching her fists and hitting them against the mattress, Kel called herself every form of stupid she could think of. Throwing herself back down onto her pillow, Kel tugged the covers around her tightly, still angry at herself for allowing Dom to walk out that door.

She was continuing to mentally scold herself when she suddenly heard a weird noise. It seemed to come from outside. Sitting up slowly, she looked toward her close-shuttered window, the direction in which the noise seemed to be coming. Kel was completely baffled by the mysterious sound.

Then, all of a sudden, the shutters flew open. In the blink of an eye, Kel had bolted from the bed and had grabbed her glaive in her hand, already in the fighting position. Her eyes trained on the now open window, Kel froze in place at the sight before her.

Dom had just pulled himself up onto the window ledge.

Kel slowly lowered her glaive, placing it back in its holder, and eased her stance, all while in complete shock.

Seeing her stunned expression, Dom grinned roguishly, and said deeply, "You never said anything about not using the window."

"How…how did you get up here? We're on the second story…."

He hopped into the room, while responding, "Easy. How do you think I prank Meathead in his room? These buildings aren't too difficult to scale."

"That's comforting," Kel remarked sarcastically.

Dom then sauntered toward her determinedly. Kel watched him keenly, her heart pounding. Stopping in front of her, he asked, "You didn't think I had really gone back to the stables, did you?"

Kel gave a small shrug, "I wasn't sure…"

He stepped a foot closer, causing Kel's heart to speed up. They were inches apart. "Kel," he said deeply, "I told you before. It would take a lot to keep me away from you…a lot more than a second-story window or whatever torture you and Yuki put me and Neal through."

Kel didn't do anything except look into his beautiful blue eyes. The burning candlelight, which was reflected in his eyes, also flickered over his attractive features. Even without the candlelight, Kel could see the heat in his eyes as their gazes remained locked. Her heart was now racing.

"We were trying to teach you a lesson," she replied softly. "Did it work?"

Dom chuckled deeply and leaned his forehead against hers, "Kel, you have no idea of the hell you put me through tonight…"

"Like what?" she asked, distracted by his touch.

Pulling his head back so that he could look at her properly, he replied, "For one, you went without me to the social. Then, you had some young idiot hanging all over you, who didn't seem to care that you were married. And to top it all off, you kick me out of our rooms and send me to sleep in the stables, and strategically say little things that you knew would drive me up the wall-"

"Strategically?" Kel laughed.

"Yes, strategically," he confirmed.

She smiled softly, "I'm sorry, Dom. I really didn't mean to-"

"Like hell you didn't!" he accused. "You wanted me to come after you…"

"Now, why would I do that when you're supposed to be spending two weeks out in the stables, according to our earlier agreement…?" She was enjoying this conversation as much as she knew he was.

For a moment, he studied her, his eyes wandering over her features, from her bright hazel eyes down to her full lips.

With a firm voice he finally told her, "You owe me for subjecting me to the freezing cold out in those stables, so forget the agreement, Kel, and just kiss me already."

"Dom, I think you were up here more than you were down in the stables," she commented, grinning. She was really holding back the impulse to do as he demanded. She was extremely attracted to him at the moment, his face inches away from her own.

Meanwhile, Dom was having the same inclination as she- wanting to follow his own command to kiss her. She looked stunning in the candlelight, which glowed in her beautiful hazel eyes. As for her playful-like manner…that just made it even harder for Dom to control himself.

"Now, you're not going to make a poor captain like myself go back out to the stables, are you, my dear? I would be forced to report you for cruel and unusual punishment…"

Pretending to think about her answer, Kel replied slowly, "Well, you didn't use the door and I don't back out of an agreement-"

Dom was unable to restrain himself any longer. Tilting his head toward her, he set his gaze on her lips, and said roughly, "Let me help persuade your decision…" Then he pressed his mouth against hers confidently in a long and heated kiss.

Kel responded immediately, her mouth reciprocating the yearning for him that he felt for her. When he eventually broke away, Kel thought it was all-too-soon, even though she was equally breathless.

Seeing her dazed look, Dom's eyes glowed and a grin tugged at his lips. Trying to catch his breath, he asked her, "Have I managed to persuade your decision, my lady knight?"

Looking up into his dancing eyes and grinning face, Kel replied simply and breathlessly, "Damn your charm…" then jumped up into his welcoming arms, wrapping her legs around his waist as she pulled his lips roughly back to her own.

"I love you, Kel," Dom said ardently. As his mouth wandered down her neck to her collarbone, he grinned as it caused Kel to emit a small giggle as her hands burrowed further into his dark hair. He loved making her giggle.

Aware of the bright candle burning near them, Kel smiled, leaned over slightly, and blew it out. Then their lips joined together again a long kiss…

That night, Yuki helped 'cure' Neal of his allergies and loneliness, and Kel made sure to keep Dom plenty warm…

A/N: Well, there it is! I hope you enjoyed it! Some good, concluding fluff for all of you! As I said before, this is the last chapter, but I will also be adding an epilogue after this. It will be set at Queenscove about 9 years later (Hint: how old will that make their kids…?) The next chapter (which will be the epilogue) will be up hopefully soon!! :D