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Chapter 2: Some Questions Answered

"Hey there baby, how about a little kiss?" Carrot said to a pretty girl.

"Pervert!" She slapped him down to the ground and walked off.

"Hey pretty lady!" Carrot moved onto his next target, only to receive another slap.

"Why doesn't Darling just give up and come after me?" Chocolate asked Tira as she took off her coat.

"Chocolate stop! Don't you have any sense of decency?" Tira shouted back.

"And it begins." Gateau commented dryly to Marron.

"Of course, they function on a perfect schedule." Marron responded with a small smile on his face.

With a puff of smoke a voice was heard, "Hi guys!"

"Well hello Dota, you look cute today." Carrot said as he turned to her.

"Of course I do Carrot, I always look cute." Dota responded and then brought out the crystal ball. "I have a message from Big Momma for you."

"Hello sorcerer hunters, I have your next mission for you. Near the coastal town of Marina, we sensed very strong magical sources. The users of this magic are unknown, but their magic is more powerful than what most sorcerers around that area use. I would like you to check it out and make sure their magic does not cause harm to anyone else. Oh, and while you're there why don't you take care of the governor of the area. He uses the people of the area for forced labor." Big Momma said, getting to the point right away.

"Aww! When are we gonna get a vacation?" Carrot asked.

"Carrot we need to stop these sorcerers from hurting anyone. Vacation can wait." Marron said to his brother.

"Fine. Let's go." Carrot said, dragging his feet and then perking up with the hope there would be lots of pretty girls in Marina. *********************************************************************

"Hey! I see a town up ahead!" Amelia said from the top of a tree.

"Good! Soft beds and lots of food!" Lina said as she picked up the pace.

"And we can find out where we are." Zelgadis reminded her before speeding up to catch up to Lina.

With a new burst of energy, everyone headed for the town. They reached it in about an hour. They entered the town and looked for the nearest inn and restaurant. Whispered comments could be heard from the villagers, "Look at the one with the long blonde hair, she must be important, and the ones with the capes, where are they from?"

"We seem to be drawing a lot of attention." Filia said as she heard the comments.

Zelgadis buried his face deeper into his hood. "I hate it when everyone stares."

They entered the first inn/restaurant they saw. The innkeeper looked startled. "Can I help you, my lady?" He asked Filia.

The innkeeper seemed to draw the conclusion that Filia was important, probably thought she was some dangerous sorceress.

"We would like to spend the night. And could you tell us where we are?" Filia asked as she approached the counter.

"This is the town of Marina. Are you travelers who are lost?" The innkeeper asked.

"You could say that." Lina answered. "Our ship washed up on the beach on the other side of the woods. We're not sure where we are."

"Oh, you must be from far away. This is known as the Spooner Continent. This town is called Marina and Lord Marcel governs it." The innkeeper said. "I have three rooms open if you are interested in staying."

"Sure might as well stay here, but let's eat first!" Lina answered as she sat down at a larger table.

After they all sat down a girl came out of the kitchen and handed them menus. "Let's see, I'll take everything from here to here." Lina said.

"I'll have everything from this side of the menu, double portions." Gourry made his order.

"Let's see, I'll have this and this, oh, and this." Amelia went next.

The waitress sweat dropped, and then said to Zel and Filia, "And. you?"

"I'll just have this," Filia pointed to the second item on the menu.

"Coffee is fine for me." Zel answered.

"Okay, it'll be a few moments." The waitress backed away and let her mouth drop after she entered the kitchen. The cook practically passed out when he heard the order.

"Wow! This food is really good!" Lina exclaimed as she stuffed her face.

"Yeah! I just love trying new dishes!" Gourry responded, stuffing his face as well.

The waitress just watched in astonishment and wondered how two people could eat so much in such a short time. ********************************************************************* Please keep reviewing! And don't worry, they'll be meeting up in the next chapter!