Now that I know what's going on in Cleft, I felt comfortable finishing Part
Two :)

Kris
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Meena
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>Farr'in heard someone yell *Get a healer* and quickened his pace to find
>out what had happened.

Meena followed close on his heels, but slowed and grabbed his arm as she
saw the pregnant Junior Queenrider standing in a puddle of clear liquid, "I
think you're about to become an uncle again."

He looked at her and then at Brisse who was being helped up by Farr'in's
brother and a couple of others. He quickly put things together and grinned,
"I think I am!"

He put an arm around her, "This is perfect for my parents joining day."

She nodded, "Babies are perfect for anytime. Did I tell you Demee was born
the same day as Vonn .."

***

Meena stayed close to Farr'in as his mother happily chatted with his
sister, Thina, about the birth's of their own babies. Meena was able to
relate the tale of Demee's birth as well. She watched Farr'in keeping a
close eye on his sister Lenna who truth be told did look quite nervous.
Something about this was bothering her.

>"I'm sorry the party had to end so soon," Farr'in was saying to Meena as
>he sat next to her in the waiting room. Danki was on her other side and
>Thina was sitting next to her mate across the hall from them. "I can show
>you to where we'll be staying tonight if you'd like."

She nodded, "That'll be good. We should find Demee .." her voice trailed
off as she noticed how tense he had gotten. She followed his gaze to an
unfamiliar woman whose eyes widened in shock as she spotted him. Obviously
there was something not right between them.

"Easy son," his father said settling a hand on his arm. "We need to keep
our minds focused on the reason we're here right now."

>He met his fathers eyes. "You're right Da.. But it's too soon.. I can't
>stay here. Please understand."

He got up and walked away.

Meena saw his father shrug slightly. She turned to see his mother watching
him worriedly as he walked out. That worried her to, so she quietly excused
herself and followed him.

***

>He reached for her hand and pulled her into his arms, taking what comfort
>he could just from her being there.

>"How did you ever get to be so wise my friend?"

"I don't know that I'm that wise .."

"You are," he kissed her on the top of the head.

She chuckled, "Yes, I suppose you're right. I did choose you for my friend."

He raised an eyebrow, "Hmm, Yes very wise indeed."

He released her and motioned toward where their dragons were snuggled
together. "Shall we get to our rooms before our dragons refuse to budge."

She nodded, "That would be good, I'm exhausted. But what about Demee?"

"I'm sure Arly and Layean have taken good care of him. As well as my
sister, Thina." He grinned, "Don't worry, he'll be fine."

She nodded, "All right then."

***
<The next morning.>

Meena was already dressing when she heard a knock at the door. "Just a minute."

She quickly buttoned her shirt and moved to open the door. The smiling face
of Farr'in's mother was there, "Breakfast is nearly ready, dear. Tell
Farr'in would you?"

"Oh, he's just across the hall." Meena said pointing to the room Farr'in
stayed in last night.

"Oh," His mother looked worried, "You didn't quarrel did you?"

Meena shook her head, "No .." then she chuckled, "It's not like that.
Farr'in and I are just friends."

Danki's brow wrinkled, "'just friends'?"

Meena nodded and the woman raised an eyebrow, "Are you sure you didn't
quarrel?"

Meena chuckled, "I'm sure."

As Danki moved to Farr'in's door, Meena closed hers and finished getting
ready, by brushing out her brown hair and gathering her things into her
over-night bag. Then she headed out to check on her son.

She could see Danki giving Farr'in the third degree and she smiled and
waved as she walked by. He waved briefly and once again began to explain to
his mother that he and Meena were 'just friends' .. and what after all, was
wrong with that?

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Kristen & Scott Gant
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