Chapter 2

Disclaimer: I do not own Zatch Bell or any of its characters. Awww… :( I only own

Slade in this chapter.


The can clattered to the ground. "30 points Tia! You win!" announced Zatch raising the

"arm" of Tias Volcan Valunlun. Tia raised her arms in victory.

"What are you doing with those boxes?" asked a voice that had bullied Zatch so much ever since he came here.

"Um nothing Naomi," he stammered shaking with fear. He put himself in front of Tia so Naomi wouldn't hurt her.

"Freezudo!" an unknown voice yelled. A stream of ice flowed along the ground like water. Naomi turned around just as the ice stream hit her. She froze solid, half turned around, suspended in animation.

"Hehe" Reycom jumped from behind a tree and struck a pose. "I have returned but I don't want to fight!" he said quickly when he saw Zatch getting ready for battle. He composed himself and said, "It seemed like you and your girlfriend needed help," causing Tia to blush.

"B-but I thought we burned your book!" said Zatch curiously.

"Almost, but someone found me and repaired my book," Reycom explained," here you can meet him now." He swept his hand to the side and his bookkeeper came into the group. He looked calm and relaxed with one hand gripping the book lazily.

"Hey guys, I'm Slade and I have no intention of fighting you," he added quickly when Zatch brought his fists up again.

"I've decided to battle to be a king…" Reycom looked at Zatch directly and said, "….a kind king." With that Zatch smiled happily.

"Well we got to go see ya," said Slade. They both walked back the way that they had come from.

Tia looked at her watch and gasped. "Come on Zatch we have to get back!" she pulled on Zatchs sleeve and they started to walk back to Kiyos house. It was cold out. Tia shivered and Zatch noticed.

"Are you ok Tia?" he asked, "you look cold"

"N-no, I'm ok." Her teeth were chattering so it was kind of obvious that she was freezing. (right?)

"No your not ok," said Zatch now concerned.

"I am-"Tia started but was cut off when Zatch moved closer to her and wrapped his arms around her. She stopped shivering automatically and moved a bit closer to him.

"What are you lovebirds doing out so late?" asked Kiyo as he came down the path towards them.

Tia automatically pulled away from Zatch blushing furiously. "Oh hi Kiyo!" Zatch greeted him oblivious to Tia who had left his side.

"Come on you guys you have to get back." Kiyo said as he took Zatch and Tia by the hands.

As they neared the house, the rustling around them grew louder. Kiyo stopped and looked around.

"Wigar!" "Garon!"


Another short. I'm new to this…