a/n: thanks again to all you brilliant reviewers!!! SilentLady101: I'm sorry to disappoint you but I thought the wolf would suit her best, she's kind of ooc in this story so her personalities changed. Pie of Doomeh: I'll probably start another follow up story but I've decided to finish this one up in Tortall with Kel becoming or trying and failing to become a knight. Mrs. Dom Masbolle: The gods transported Kel into that random place, sorry I tried to make it seem like that but I guess I should have written it better. Now on to the next part of the story…
Chapter 5: Plots, plots and more plots
"Look, becoming a knight has been my dream for years but I am on a mission," said an irritated Kel.
"No Neal, first we throw you defenceless in front of an evil centaur and then Kel comes and saves you. Out of gratitude the king will grant Kel her knighthood," explained Raoul completely ignoring Kel.
"But what if she doesn't save me?" protested Neal.
"Don't worry Squire, we'll be there as well," remarked Alanna dryly.
"That's what I'm afraid of!" exclaimed Neal.
"HELLO?" shouted Kel. She sighed as they continued arguing. She started walking to the door when they suddenly looked up at her.
"Where are you going Kel?" asked Neal.
"To finish my mission," replied Kel exasperatedly.
"What mission?" asked Raoul.
"Oh it's some random thing about finding some traitor, the Yamani Emperor sent her over just for that," said Alanna offhandedly.
"I could be saving the whole of Tortall and if I succeed the maybe the king will knight me," said Kel as if talking to little kids.
"Why can't you be as smart as Kel?" asked Alanna looking at Neal.
"Hey!" protested Neal.
"Oh well, we might as well help but I still think that throwing Neal in front of an evil centaur is a better plan," grumbled Raoul.
"It is so tempting sometimes," sighed Alanna.
"I am so misunderstood," wailed Neal as he stormed off.
"Oh well, Kel let's go to the practice courts," said Alanna putting an arm around Kel.
"Hey! What about me?" protested Raoul as they walked off.
"Sir I'm sure there's some paperwork for you to do," called back Kel. Raoul sniffed sadly. "Neal I promise I won't throw you in front of a centaur if you'll talk to me! I'm so alone," he called with an evil grin on his face.
A messenger ran up to Keladry and Alanna.
"Lady Keladry of Mindelan their majesties wish to see you," panted the squire.
"Change of plans then Kel, let's go," commanded Alanna.
"You know I can take care of myself," commented Kel.
"Right, I'm sorry I'm just so used to having Neal around," explained Alanna as they walked into the throne room. Inside King Jonathan and Queen Thayet stood waiting.
"Keladry, I will get straight to the point," started Jonathan.
"What Jon means is, what is this threat to the kingdom?" demanded the Peerless.
"Well, if you don't mind me being frank, there is a crazy lunatic called Prince Reash who is planning on ruling an Empire made up of all the lands. I went on an undercover mission and found out that he has an agent here in Tortall and I have been sent to help uncover him or her," replied Kel.
"Very well, Alanna, Kel, I will organise a meeting to discuss this matter in detail later but for now you are dismissed," said Jon with a look of worry on his face.
"Jon, just because I'm here doesn't mean I've forgiven you; I'm here for Kel not because I want to be," warned Alanna as she turned heel and walked swiftly away.
"Why are you angry at the king?" asked the Shang Wolf.
"Because he let Lord Wyldon have his way and not let you become a knight," said Alanna as if it were common knowledge.
"So you're angry at King Jonathan over me?" asked Kel.
"Yes," replied Alanna.
"But it's been over 6 years!" exclaimed Kel.
"What can I say? I can hold grudges for a very long time," remarked Alanna offhandedly.
"Come on Kel, I need to burn some energy, let's hurry up and get to the practice courts," continued Alanna. They entered the practice courts to see a dozen or so people had the same idea as them.
"Well come on Kel," encouraged the Lioness.
"Actually I think I might stay here and soak everything up for a while," replied Kel shaking her head.
"Suit yourself," said Alanna with a shrug as she looked around for a sparring partner. Kel watched the fighters silently and was surrounded in her own little bubble of peace when her reverie was burst by a wail coming from behind her.
"Kel where's Alanna? I need her to heal me," wailed Neal.
"Why don't you heal yourself?" asked Kel.
"It's a bit hard to reach my back," said Neal with a scowl
"What happened?" asked Kel with a look of curiousity on her face.
"Raoul set Peachblossom on me!" complained Neal.
"I was just trying to get you two to rehearse the plan," protested Raoul sheepishly.
"Peachblossom? You kept him?" asked a delighted Kel.
"Yeah, Alanna bought him and keeps him here at the palace," replied Neal.
"Let's go see him," said Kel with delight.
"Um I'd like to be healed first," pointed out Neal.
"Oh, Alanna's fighting right now so let's find Duke Baird and then we'll go find Peachblossom," said Kel cheerfully.
"Great, I get to see the monster again," muttered Neal.
"Excellent," whispered Raoul and then laughed menacingly. Kel and Neal stared at him so he abruptly looked away from Neal and started whistling innocently. They made their way down the hall to find Duke Baird.
a/n: Sorry I'm not really up to writing much right now cause my grandpa died last week. I'll get back to the plot soon.