(A/N: I said I'd do the fight but the thing is... I don't do fight scenes well...And I knew this before I said so and well there may be very minimal of Kel and Harim's match on the count of
1) it will be delayed
2) Kel and Neal won't make it on time... Baird must've been insane leaving a newly knighted Neal and not so innocent Kel in a room...winkwink
Anyway I'm sorry for the confusion! Kel is in he room I am really sorry I confused you, Mrs. Dom Masbolle. Oh yeah wasn't it mentioned in LK that Kel got over it but it still haunted her or was that just a fic? Hmmmm I'll check. If it isn't in the book, it still haunts her now. I'm not sure if I will do Kel's Ordeal maybe they could just talk before and after? I don't just want to re-do TP's version. They could just talk about what they had to do. And I will tell in the next chap who the god/goddess is. I hope that will keep you reading... Well thanks to my reviewers:
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"Settle yourself in Tobe's room." She said going behind the screen.She heard Neal's feet walk away and started to undress.Instead of hearing him distantly shut the door, she heard him lock her door and whisper a spell.
"Neal, I don't think this is the appropriate-"she started knowing what he was about to do. Cleon had tried this too- well not the spell part but you know it was implied.
"Kel, you can't possibly be thinking-"
"Otherwise?" she snapped.
"What were you thinking?" he thought through it. "You were thinking I'd- erm... " "take advantage of you?"
Kel nodded guiltily, her head bobbed up and down. She started to tear up.
"Kel, you know I wouldn't do anything to hurt you right?"
Again guiltily her head bobbed.
"Did anyone do it to you before?" he was asking looking very concerned as he brushed his hand on her face to wipe away her tears.In plain, frank language was 'has anyone abused you sexually?'
She hesitated but told him, "Conal once- he once knocked me out and Mam and Pa were at a neighboring fief making betrothal agreements for Oranie. The whole fief only contained me, Conal, my nurse, and a cook."
Neal's face went grim but he asked Kel to go on.
"Mam and pa put him in charge and while Lea my nurse was having dinner, I was left alone with Conal in my room. I was working on my holiday assignments, Lord Raoul-"
"You were a squire when he did this to you?" he asked disgustedly.
"Yes, first year."
"Continue."
"He beat me and knocked me out.After... he stuffed me in my closet."
\Flashback begins/ Neal remembers a certain day on that summer break.
(no he isn't at the swoop w/ Alanna)
"Kel! I haven't seen you in ages!" he threw himself at her without first-thankfully- looking at her.
"I bet you haven't seen vegetables in ages too." she muttered.
He pulled away to look at her still holding her by the shoulders.
"Kel,"
"Yes?"
"Did you notice that small bruise around your eye?" Of course he was underplaying it. Her left eye was swollen shut and her knuckles were covered in bruises and cuts.
"No not at all Sir' point out the obvious."
"How did you get this hard a beating!" he demanded sitting himself down and pulling her down to sit by him.
"I wanted to joust a little and Peach blossom and I didn't exactly have the same plans."
"Since when does that monster attack you?"
"Apparently since yesterday."
"And seeing your knuckles you either kept on punching her- very unlikely- got into a fight with a human being OR had a mellow dramatic breakdown and let out your steam by punching the wall over and over right then left and again and again-"
"I'd very much appreciate it if you did not bring that up again." she interrupted.
"Oh, pearl of my heart-"
Kel held out a hand to silence him, "don't even start on pet names Neal,"
"You don't have the least bit of romance in you?"
"Nope none at all whatsoever."
Hmph it must be that oaf Cleon's fault. "Well, it looks like you had a fight with Death himself."
"In a way, yes, i did."
Neal sighed knowing she'd tell him later on when it was important in the future.
/FLASHBACK ENDS\
"That was the day?"
she nodded even more guilty.
"Why didn't you tell me?" he demanded trying to conceal obvious anger,towards Conal or herself, there was no way to know for sure.
"I felt ashamed..."
"You know I wouldn't judge right?"
"Yes, I do but I should've been able to defend my self. And I didn't- I couldn't-I was a damned squire!"
"Shush. I see that this has affected you so much. Let's go back and tell them you can't duel." he said grabbing her arm.
She pulled away. "No."
"Kel,"
"No. It's a sign of-"
"weakness.I know I know."
"I can relieve that migraine and give you some calming tea.Save the stress for when you become a knight."
"Less stress I promise. Now are you going to help me unlace this dress or not?"
"You tease."
"I wasn't teasing! I was asking a very sensible question!" she smiled and giggled as he began unlacing her bodice.
"There." he declared as he finished.
"thanks."
"Go on.I'll clean your sword and make some tea."
"Can you do me a favor?"
"Sure. What is it?"
"Pass me a few bandages."
"Why? Are you hurt?"
"Nothing major."
"Come here."
"I'm not dressed,"
"We're engaged and if that isn't enough, I'm a healer."
"Fine." she grumbled walking toward him in her breast band and breeches.He examined her stomach.
"Do you any allergies?"
"None that I know of."
"Well, I'll needt o draw out some blood to check your allergens."
"Hmm more cuts, how do feel about that?" she pretended to think deeply. "I do not wantmy fiancee cutting through my flesh."
"Kel, you've gotten cuts deeper than that before."
"Fine but can we do this after my duel? people are waiting."
"Nope. You can't do any fighting; you are in no condition to fight.After I give you this medicine and a heavy healing."
"You never mentioned anything about medicine or healing."
"I may exercise my judgment since I am your appointed healer." he said rummaging through his medicine cabinet.
Kel hid under his sheets like an immature child.
"Ke-el," Neal whined. "This won't taste as bad as you think."
"It'll only taste worse." she said from under the covers.
"Kel, if you do not take this medicine,I will-"
"Cancel the wedding? as if you'd do that."
"No I wasn't going to say that. Let me continue.if you do not take this medicine,I will tickle you until you will."he advanced on her, grabbing the sheets, he looked for her.
She felt him grab her by the waist and pull her close and proceed to tickle her. She laughed and struggled out of his hold
"Alright I will take the medicine Just stop." she said laughing and panting.
They stood up. He hugged her close and kissed her forehead . Then he kissed her eyelids, nose neck and her lips. She kissed him back with equal-if not, more- passion.
The white hot passion had them stripping off their clothes until they were down to their underwear.
Neal asked, "Are you sure you're ready for this?"
"Yes."she breathed.
"Pregnancy charm?"
"I never leave with out it."
They soon forgot all their worries, Kel's duel, their future and her ordeal.
An hour or so later, they lay awake , staring into each other's eyes in the dark.
"Do you think they're still waiting?"
"Father probably told them you were sick ages ago." he replied.
"He tipped me off that you ate something at the dinner that your body didn't agree with." he answered the silent question.
"Really? He had control over the menu.Why did he still have it? He knows my medical history."
"Don't you know what you're allergic to?"
"I do. I get sick if I eat any seafood"
"Well, at least I have you all to myself."he smiled pulling her close and kissing her sweetly and she returned his kisses.
They lay in sweet peace and breathing at the same pace.
This must be why Oranie and Patricine are happy, they've found love in the right people.