Hello my devoted readers! Xelfi4ever here! I am not dead, I just haven't posted something for a while. I've been working on multiple fics at once, and on top of school, well, you know how that goes. But I have finally completed another fic, and I hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I don't own Slayers
Chapter One: Hurray! Another Adventure
"The kingdom of Simec. Known for its fairytale-like parallels, and a haven for dragons and bandit gangs of every kind," Zelgadis read from a small guidebook. I have a bad feeling about this, the chimera thought with a sigh.
"Really? That's awesome! Now I can finally blow off some steam, and earn a little cash in the process!" a red-headed sorceress stated with a grin and a peace sign. From looking at her you wouldn't suspect that she had defeated four Dark Lords, and saved the world a dozen times over. It was none other then Lina Inverse, the bandit killer and dragon spooker.
"Miss Lina, at least don't blow up this kingdom like you did to the Kingdom of Xoana!" pleaded a petite, white-clad sorceress.
"Of course not Amelia, why in the world would you think I'd do that?" Lina said with a nervous laugh.
"Well, it seems that every time we go somewhere new, you blow it up or cause trouble somehow!" Everyone looked at the blond-haired swordsman, surprised.
"Wow. Jellyfish Brain actually remembered something!" Lina said, amazed.
"Well, well," said a nasally voice. "I guess giving up the Sword of Light did you some good, Gourry. Bravo!" Everyone looked up to see Xellos perched on a tree branch directly above them, clapping.
"Xellos! What in the nine hells are you doing here?" Zelgadis said with an I-will-kill-you tone of voice.
"Oh. Zelly should know by now that…" the monster cocked one eye open, and wiggled his index finger "…that's a secret!"
"Don't you call me that you -"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Come on guys." Lina interrupted with a sigh. "Can't you go at least five minutes without killing each other?" She gestured to the fireball that Zelgadis had in his hand.
"Extinguish that right now Mr. Zelgadis! You're making a scene!" Amelia demanded, pointing at the onlookers.
"Hey! Mind your own business!" Lina snapped at them. They quickly went away.
"Fine." Zelgadis said as he put out the fireball. Xellos jumped down from the tree branch to the ground. "This isn't over, Xellos!" the chimera spat out with venom.
"Oh. Then I'm looking forward to when we can finish it, Zelgadis!" the monster retorted with a smirk. Turning to Lina he asked, "Would you mind if I traveled with you for a little while? I have business in Simec as well."
"Sure thing, Xellos!" the sorceress said with a cat-like grin. "Just don't get in my way when I start killing off bandits and dragons!"
"Don't you worry Lina. The destruction you leave in your wake is a feast for a monster like me!"
All right then, let's get-" Lina was cut off by a loud scream, and the clashing of steel against steel. "Wha- what was that?" she said, shocked.
"Whoever it is, it sounds like they're in trouble!" commented Gourry.
"Let's go, guys!" Lina said as she cast a quick Ray Wind.
"Right behind you, Lina!" Zelgadis said as he cast a Ray Wind of his own. The whole gang followed his example and was soon flying toward the source of the scream, Lina towing a very frightened Gourry behind her.
Ah, gotta love cliffhangers! I know this chapter is short, but it mainly sets up the scene. What will the Slayers find? Well... That's a secret! ;) Until the next chapter! Oh yeah, review!
