Authors note: Hihi! This is my first attempt at a semi-serious story! This story hints of romance between Lina and Xelloss. So if the thought of that disturbs you, then you might want steer clear of this story!
Thank you!~~~

SLAYERS NIFTY!
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Lina sighed, and looked out the window of the tavern that they were currently eating. Why, she thought, why aren't I hungry? Lina turned to watch everyone else, eating, and talking happily. What is wrong with me? Everyone seems to be having a good time, and I am just mopping around. This isn't like me! Lina sighed again. Maybe I just need a break… That's it, Lina thought, suddenly excited. I can go on a vacation! A break from always wandering, Amelia's annoying justice speech's, and Gourry's.. well.. Gourry! This will be perfect, Lina thought, smiling. Lina stood up, and turned to face every one.
"I have something to say!" Lina announced, "I have decided I need a vacation, so tomorrow I am leaving to take a small cruise off the coast !" Lina waited for a reaction.
"OK!" Gourry said, standing up , "We leave tomorrow!"
"NO!" Lina shouted, falling over, "I AM GOING BY MY SELF!"
Gourry looked at Lina all confused like. "But Lina," Gourry started, "What are we going to do?"
Lina shrugged her shoulders, "What ever you want I guess."
Amelia stood up, and slammed her hands to the table, "RIGHT!", Amelia stated, "Mrs. Lina, you go and take a vacation, and I will be in charge while your gone!"
"Over my dead body." Zelgadis replied bluntly.
Amelia's eye got teary, "Mr. Zelgadis. You're so mean.."
Lina sighed. "How about this? NO one is in charge! Everyone takes care of them selves!"
Gourry, Zelgadis, and Amelia shook their heads in agreement. Lina looked over at Xelloss, who continued to eat.
"So.." Lina started, "What do you think Xelloss?"
Xelloss took one last bite, and swallowed it. Xelloss then looked up, and smiled. "What did you say?" Xelloss said finally.
Every one fell over. Lina clenched her fist and stomped over to Xelloss.
"I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow! Don't you EVER LISTEN!?" Lina shouted angrily.
"Oh," Xelloss said, "I guess I wasn't paying attention."
"AHHHHHHH!" Lina screamed, "I'm GONG TO BED!" Lina stomped off to her room at the inn.


Lina folded her extra set of PJ's, and her swim suit. Arg.. Lina thought, Xelloss never cars about anything! Why do I let him travel with us? Lina sighed. Like I have a choice anyways.. Xelloss is a monster! He pretty much does what he wants. Lina packed her cloths in a suit case. Well, I guess I'm ready to go tomorrow! Lina looked over at her bed. I guess I should get some sleep.. Its going to be a LONG day tomorrow. Lina crawled under her blankets, and put out her light spell.


Lina woke suddenly to a knock on the door. Oi. She thought, It must be like 6 in the morning! Who would wake me up so early?! Lina wiped the sleep out of her eyes, and drug herself to the door. Lina opened the door to see Amelia, Gourry, and Zelgadis.
"Why…." Lina grumbled, "Why wake me up so early?!"
"Well, Since you have to leave today, we decided to take you to breakfast!" Amelia said, as she gestured over to Gourry, "It was Mr. Gourry's idea."
"Yup!" Gourry said, smiling proudly, "Plus I was really hungry, so I woke up every one."
Zelgadis groaned, and rubbed his head, "I wouldn't have minded sleeping in a little longer though." He mumbled.
Lina smiled, and looked at every one, "Ok, let me get dressed, and I'll be right there."
Lina watched everyone walk off, and closed the door. Lina looked down at her cloths, and sighed.
"I wonder why Xelloss doesn't seem to care I'm leaving." She said to her self. Lina brushed off the thought, and got dressed quickly.


"Hey Lina!" Gourry said, as Lina walked into the tavern. Lina smiled, and sat down.
"So.. "Lina started, "When are we gonna eat! I'm starving!"
The waitress came, and handed every one a menu.
"Would you like a minute to look over the menu's before you order?" The waitress said sweetly.
"Nope." Lina said flatly, "I would like one of every thing on this page!" Lina pointed to show the waitress.
"I will have the same!" Gourry said, smiling.
Ameila and Zelgadis looked at each other, and sighed.
"I will have some toast, and a cup of tea." Zelgadis said.
"I will the special please!" Amelia replied, smiling.
The waitress quickly brought out the food, and every one began to eat. Lina looked around.
"Xelloss still hasn't came yet?"
Lina sighed, and began shoving food into her mouth quickly. Lina smiled.
"This IS SO GOOD!" Lina exclaimed happily.
Every one continued to eat their food, until it was all gone.
Gourry and Lina sat back in their chairs, completely full.
"I am SO full!" Gourry stated.
Lina nodded in agreement, "I couldn't eat another bite, see?" Lina pointed at her stomach, that had expanded from all the food she had eaten.
Gourry looked down at her stomach in awe, "WOW LINA! That makes your chest look even smaller!"
Lina threw her empty plate at Gourry, and it hit him in the face.
"QUIET JELLY FISH BRAIN!" Lina said angrily.
Lina lifted her self up from the table.
"Well, the ship will be leaving soon, so I guess I should be getting my stuff ready.." Lina said reluctantly, as she got ready to leave.
Xelloss suddenly appeared, and looked over at Lina.
"Oh dear, how rude! You ate breakfast with out me?" Xelloss said, smiling.
"WHAT?!" Lina cried as she stomped over to Xelloss, "Who's fault is THAT? Not ours!"
A sweat drop appeared on Xelloss head, "My my Lina!" Xelloss replied, opening his eyes slightly, "Someone has quite a temper today!"
Lina glared at Xelloss, "Look! I don't have time to argue with you, you crazy priest! I have to get ready to leave!" Lina said, as she left the tavern.
Amelia blinked, "What was that about?" She asked.
Zelgadis took the last sip of tea, "I have no idea." He replied flatly.


Lina grabbed all her stuff, and headed to the docks. I seriously need to get out of here, she thought to her self. When Lina got to the docks, she set her stuff on the ground, and sat down on a bench, waiting for final boarding to be announced. Lina sighed. Maybe I over reacted.. I mean he IS Xelloss! He has never been trust worthy.. Lina looked up to see Gourry, Amelia, Zelgadis, and Xelloss heading towards her. Lina stood up, and smiled slightly.
"We couldn't let you leave with out us saying good bye Lina!" Gourry said, smiling.
"Right!" Amelia said, while posing, "That would be unjust!"
Zelgadis smiled, and walked over to Lina, "I can't believe you are leaving me with them. You better hurry back before I kill them." Zelgadis said.
Lina laughed, and looked at Zelgadis, "Will do Zel!"
Xelloss walked over to Lina, and put his hand on her shoulder. Lina looked at his hand, then at Xelloss's face, and blushed slightly. Xelloss smiled, and opened his eyes,
"I'm not going to say bye." Xelloss said, as he disappeared. Lina stood there, shocked for a moment. Tehn she regained her self and stomped her foot.
"THAT WORTHLESS-" Lina was cut off by the yells from the deck of the ship.
"THIS IS THE LAST CALL FOR BOARDING! EVERY ONE GOING ON THIS CRUISE BETTER HURRY AND GET ON!" Some one yelled from the deck. Lina gathered her stuff, and looked at every one. She smiled and waved good bye, as she started up the ramp to the ship. Lina could hear them yelling good bye as she reached the deck. Lina turned around, and waved good bye one final time as the ship left the port.


Lina threw her stuff on the floor of her room, and flopped down onto her bed. Well, now that I'm here, I guess I should go enjoy myself, she thought, as she headed to the upper deck. Lina went to the rail, and looked over the edge, into the ocean.
"This is kinda peaceful." Lina said to her self, "Maybe this is just what I needed…"
Lina heard a familiar laugh, and felt her heart stop beating.
"Oh dear! Isn't this view wonderful?"
Lina spun around, to see Xelloss standing behind her.
"XELLOSS?! What are YOU doing here?!" Lina demanded angrily.


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That is muh part 1! I will write the rest later! If any one read this, please review it! I REALLY want to know what people think of this story! PLEASE don't flame me!
Thank ya!