Ok, im sorry for the delay, butschool's started here in Sydney. Can you believe it? FanFiction is blocked at my school!! Isn't that so lame??well, anyway, here it is. I know it's a bit short, but I cant remember my ideas….i wrote them down…but I cant find it…typical of me…im very forgetful…well ON WITH THE STORY!

She gave Dom a final kiss on the cheek as the group rode on into the horizon.

Chapter 8:

"Kel? Are you here?" called Yuki. After opening the door to an empty room, she stalked off to the practice courts, which was exactly where Kel was.

"Kel! There you are! Neal is bored out of his mind and he is driving me crazy! Do you think you could come to our rooms and I don't know…oh, we'll have some tea! Is that ok? And then we'll figure something out to entertain Neal?" Yuki said, with over-rated gestures.

"Of course, Yuki. You know I'll do anything for our dear friend Meathead." She replied, grinning.

After washing up, she decided it was time to give Neal a shock. She took out a gown she received as a Midwinter gift from Lalasa and pulled it on. It was made out of fine pale blue silk, with a darker blue lining. The neckline was quite modest, even though it was V-shaped. It hung off the side of her shoulders, leaving them bare. The sleeves flared out from the top, unlike the others she had, which flared out from the elbow. Kel admired herself in the full-length mirror. She looked gorgeous.

If only Dom was here…she thought, sighing. But she knew that Dom would lose his rank and title if he disobeyed an order.

She walked down the hall to Yuki and Neal's room, when a shadow detached itself from the wall. His eyes were focused entirely on her and her alone.

"Kel," he began. "Now that Domitan the pest is gone, I think we can finally have some time to ourselves."

"Cleon, you know better. Dom and I are courting. He's my sweetheart. I can't be seen with you." Kel took a step to her left, only to have Cleon block her path.

"Come on, Kel. Just a kiss. Kisses never hurt anyone." He advanced on her, causing her to take a few steps back.

He pushed on, and she backed away. Soon, she left the cold marble wall behind her. One final step and Kel was firmly against the dark corner, with no escape. Cleon leaned forward and trapped her with his outstretched arms. He was so close that she could feel his breath on her cheeks.

She turned her head to the left, facing the wall, only to be twisted back by Cleon's hand. He pulled her into a fierce kiss, his tongue prying her firmly clamped lips, forcing an entrance. When he couldn't manage to get in, he let his hands wander and one squeezed her thigh tightly until she gasped. He slid his tongue into her mouth, exploring. His arms went around her waist, pulling her tightly against his chest. Kel tried to pull away, but Cleon's strength out-matched hers. Kel's senses came to when their tongues made contact. She brought her teeth down on his tongue, making him jerk away instantly.

"You wen – " he began, but was cut off when Kel kneed him where she guessed it would hurt most. He doubled over in pain, cursing. Kel edged away, but was stopped by a hand grabbing her sleeve. Her fist connected with his face, breaking his nose with a dull crack.

As he let go of Kel and reached for his nose, Kel ducked out of his reach, grabbed her skirts and ran to Yuki and Neal's rooms. Curse the stupid skirt. Why did I decide to wear a dress? Men get such strange ideas when they see me in a dress. She shook her head and cleared those thoughts. Yuki should be able to help. No, wait, she'll tell Neal. And anything Neal knows, the whole realm knows. O what to do?

As she debated against herself about her next move, she realised she had passed Yuki and Neal's suite. She turned and walked to their door. She took a moment to collect herself before knocking. The door opened to a surprised Yuki.

"Kel, why are you in a dress?" Yuki asked, concerned that her friend had lost her sanity. Then, seeing a glint of mischief in Kel's eye, she smiled. After the time she spent in Tortall, she realised that her well-kept Yamani mask tends to un-nerve people. So she opted out on using it all the time. Neal seemed to be most delighted that she decided to drop the "Lump Face".

Kel faked a smile and said, "To give dear Meathead a surprise." When Neal saw her, he truly did get a surprise. His jaw dropped through the floor before Yuki got out her fan. He closed his mouth with an audible click. "Be nice to Kel," Yuki had said.

"Excuse me ladies. I'll be right back." Neal said, and slipped out of the room. Payback time. She obviously did it on purpose to scare me. Well let's see how this scares her. He thought as he ran to the practice courts.

Seeing exactly who he wanted, he ran to him and told him his plan, grinning ridiculously the whole time.

Well I decided to stop there because I need to think who it could be…I have no idea….REVIEW!!!! thanks to all my loyal reviewers. *searches through a list of names….* well…not many ppl are ereviewing!!!

And I cant spell…sigh….

Thanks yous to: *drumroll*

Clouds of Sapphire, who reviewed practically every chapter.

And everybody else, REVIEWmore than twice and I consider you loyal!!

Oh, and thanks to my friend jassie who reviewed twice, but she doesn't have an account.

Well that's all for now.

Cya…soon…

Oh, and im gonna upload another song ficlet sometime….i got half of it…but tis a long one….

Love, DomLuver