This is my first fic, and is mainly focused on Xellos and my OC. Don't worry, there is no romance between them at all. Just a bunch of action and adventure. Rated T for later chapters. A bit of Filia and Val at the beginning and end of the story.
Oh well, enough of my rambling, on with the fic!
Disclaimer: I don't own Slayers... T.T
Chapter One: Bad News
Hundreds of years after Gaav's battle with Lina and the gang, Xellos was still haunted by the unpleasant memory of the Demon Dragon King running his sword through Xellos's chest. Granted, it was never a pleasant experience when your body got ripped apart from the astral plane. It had happened many times before, but it still hurt like Hell. The reason why it was haunting him so much was that he was totally unprepared for it. Gaav had fooled the Trickster Priest, and Xellos didn't like that one bit.
He sighed as he looked over at Filia's sleeping form next to him. It was hard to believe that they were husband and wife. After teasing each other for hundreds of years, and being of opposing races, it was hard to believe that they got along so well. But they had made it work, and were now raising a coming-of-age ancient dragon Val, who had hatched only a hundred years ago.
"Xellos, I require your presence in my throne room at once," his mistress's voice echoed in his mind.
A bit puzzled by the sudden command, and sensing uncharacteristic tension in her voice, he gave Filia a quick kiss before phasing directly into Zelas's throne room. Once inside he kneeled and bowed his head down in front of her. "You called for me, mistress?"
"Yes Xellos, please rise. We haven't got much time," Zelas said, worried. Xellos stood and realized that his mistress was not holding her usual cigarette, and was sitting up straight instead of lounging.
Red flags went up in his mind as he sensed a new emotion he had never felt from her: fear. "Would you elaborate what exactly you mean by that statement, mistress?" he asked cautiously.
"Xellos, what you are about to hear will displease you greatly," Zelas warned.
"Mistress, your actions are enough to unbalance me. I doubt that anything else would," Xellos stated.
"Then I will tell you flat out Xellos. Gaav has returned," she said. Xellos opened both his eyes in disbelief.
"That is impossible! I saw Lord Hallmaster destroy him!" His hand unconsciously moved to the spot where Gaav's sword had stabbed him. "Are you telling me that Gaav, The Demon Dragon King, has come back after hundreds of years?"
"That is exactly what I am telling you, Xellos. You have probably noticed how all the monsters are gone, correct?" she questioned.
"Why yes, now that you mention it, they are all gone, aren't they? I guess in my outburst I didn't notice. Forgive me, mistress." Xellos said, regaining his composure and scratching his head.
"It's quite alright, Xellos. I took out a couple of pillars when I found out about Gaav's return," Zelas said casually. Xellos looked at her, surprised. "Apparently he has been killing off both monsters and dragons, and terrorizing humans just for the heck of it. It sickens me," she said with a shudder.
"With Lina Inverse deceased, we would have a hard time defeating Gaav on our own," Xellos pondered, thinking about the fiery red-haired sorceress.
"Yes, and even if we did have her support the battle would not be easy, as Gaav has created a massive amount of lesser demons and monsters to do his bidding," Zelas informed him.
"What do we do, mistress?" Xellos asked. "Do you have a plan?"
"Indeed I do, Xellos, and it involves someone whom you met a long time ago," Zelas said with a hint of a smile.
Xellos phased out of the throne room after receiving his mission. He phased in as Filia was making breakfast. "Good morning, dear. How's my favorite dragon doing?" he questioned.
Filia turned around to look at the smiling monster. "I'm doing quite fine, actually! Where were you when I woke up, Namagomi?" she asked playfully.
"Well, now that's a secret, Fi-chan!" Xellos said with his signature pose.
"It's monster business isn't it? You just got a mission from your master, didn't you?" Filia questioned. Xellos looked at her, surprised. "Oh come on, Xellos. After all the years we've spent together, you can't hide anything from me!"
"Oh well, I guess you're right, Fi-chan. There goes my free meal," Xellos sighed dramatically. "But you must understand that I can't reveal any part of my mission to anyone, even you."
"I understand. Can you at least tell me how long you'll be gone?" Filia asked as she flipped some bacon onto a plate.
"Unfortunately, I don't know how long it will be before I return," Xellos said, sitting down at the table.
"Well, just come back home quickly, okay? Val's going to be graduating from high school soon; he is almost one hundred, after all!" Filia said. (100 = teenager in dragon years)
"Do I smell bacon, Mom?" Val said, coming into the kitchen. The ancient dragon was wearing black trousers and a dark blue polo shirt with his high school's logo on it.
"That you do, Val honey! How many pieces would you like?" Filia said as she brought over the plates of bacon, hash browns, and pancakes. She also brought over a large pot of tea.
"Four please," Val said as he pulled up a seat next to his father. "Morning, Dad!"
"Good morning Val!" Xellos said cheerfully. "Did you sleep well?" he asked.
"Yeah, I did. Hey Dad, are you going to be able to come to my graduation?" the ancient dragon said through a mouthful of hash browns.
"Honey, don't speak with your mouth full of food," Filia mothered. Val muttered an apology and swallowed.
"Well, that depends on how fast I get back from my mission," Xellos said, filling a cup of tea for himself.
"Another mission, Dad? That's your third one this week!" Val said. "The monster race must be extremely busy. What's it about?" he asked.
"Val honey, you know your father isn't allowed to tell anyone anything about his missions, not even to us," Filia reminded him.
"Quite true, Fi-chan. The only thing I can tell you is that you need to stay inside the house, and only go out if you absolutely have to go out." Xellos looked at both Filia and Val, eyes open, dead serious. "Filia, I would recommend you put a strong holy barrier around the house, and let no one in except me. Val, you can study for your finals here. I don't want anything to happen to either of you while I'm gone."
"Something bad is about to happen, huh Dad?" Val said, scared by how serious his father sounded.
"You have no idea, Val." Xellos said. He closed his eyes. "Well, I guess I had better get going then!" he said cheerfully and, kissing Filia, he phased out.
"What have you gotten yourself into this time, Xellos?" Filia sighed.
So, how was it? Please review! I will try posting another chapter every two days.
Xellos: *phases in* Two days? That's a long time.
Me: It's my fic, Xellos.
Xellos: Well, I can't wait that long.
Me: Oh well.
Xellos: Can I at least look at the second chapter, please?
Me: No. Now get out of my house!
Xellos: Meanie. *phases out*