They were teleported to an unusual room. It seemed like they were in a large temple or something. It was hard to tell but it sure reminded of Val Gaav's hang out. Dark. Creepy. Unusally built. They heard Xellos fighting with someone. They went to see where they were. They found Xellos and another monster. The monster was dark cloaked figure black sharp claws.

They stayed hidden as they watched them. Xellos and the strange figure struck at each other very fast. Who ever this was it was sure bet that he was just a strong as Xellos. Was it possable he was even stronger. The others really didn't want think that. Even they weren't able to fight Xellos to well unless of course it was using positive thinking.

Xellos fell to the ground. He held his shoulder.

"He's still hasn't recovered" Filia whispered shakenly.

"Filia?" Lina turned to her and then whispered to her. "Don't worry we'll make sure he gets out of this alive."

Filia turned and nodded.

Then the dark figured disappeared and then another person appeared. She had long blond hair and a white dress.

"Answer me this" Xellos said to the lady "Did you sent that monster to kill me?"

"That must be Beast Master Xllas" Lina said

"Yes, Xellos" Said Beast Master

"What?" Xellos couldn't believe "But why? Haven't I served you well enough?"

"Yes but over the years you have question my orders" Beast Master sneered at her loyal servant. "Befriended a human and a dragon! Disgraceful! Your heart has grown soft. Too soft! You even played with that retched little yellow lizard when you were a child! Hadn't you learned anything that I tought you? "

"Wait Miss Filia?" Amelia asked "Does she mean you knew Xellos when you two were little?"

"Yes" Filia nodded "But only once and we didn't remember until later on. At least so it seems. I didn't remember until I saw Xellos got hurt when he fought Val Gaav. It reminded me of when my elders hit Xellos trying to protect me."

"Does Xellos remember you?" Zel asked.

"I know he does" Filia said as she looked at her flower. "You know he was alittle sweeter back then,then he is now"

"Ha" Zel smirked.

"Even if it was only once." Lina smiled thinking about that short important and special moment with Gourry that one time. "I bet that it was important and special moment in your life right"

Filia nodded and smiled back.

Zelas tried to strike at Xellos when all of a sudden. "Burst Flare!" Lina shouted and knocked the demon lord over.

"Lina?" Xellos looked over "Filia I told you not to do anything drastic!"

"Did you expect that I'd listen to a monster like you?" Filia said

"Well no you're too stubborn!" Xellos replied

"That's the thanks I get for saving your life?" Filia asked

Xellos turned and smiled. Filia got Xellos to his feet.

"So it looks like Xellos's little buddies came to save their little friend" Beast master laughed The she teleported and grabbed Filia. Xellos tried save her but was struck by his mistress long nails. He hit the floor hard but tried to get up.

"Its too late " She took a cone shaped crystal "Farewell It's too bad it had to end this way You were a good servant but this is sadly this is the price to pay for letting your heart get weak and for falling in love with a puny dragon. "

"Love?" Filia thought "Xellos loves me?" But then she looked up.

Zelas broke the crystal.

Xellos yelled and fell to the floor.

"Xellos!" Filia knocked her self out of Zelas's grasped and rant to him while the others attacked Zelas. "Wake up please don't die now!" Filia shook him.

Xellos looked up "Hey…don't be scared. It'll be okay…I've lived along time. Even Gourry said I was old"

"Why are you fighting me?" Beast master said "It's too late for your little friend take a look"

Jillas shook his head.

Lina and the others turned and went over to Filia and Xellos. Xellos coughed alittle bit before looking up to see Lina standing there.

Filia held him up close to her chest.

"Xellos I'm sorry" Lina said

"For what?" Xellos smirked "You did try didn't you?" He then turned to his head to Filia. " Filia Thanks for being there for me."

"Sure...." Filia was choked in tears. Xellos reached his hand up and Filia grabbed on and held his hand to her face. Xellos came up and whispered in her ear "I love you...."

Filia's eyes brighten alittle surprised by this but she whispered "I love you too..."

Xellos kissed her on the face. Then all of sudden he cringed in pain and then his whole body fell and went limp.

"Xellos?" Filia said

"He's gone Filia..." Lina said in tears.


***Authors Notes***

*OMG! Did I just killed off our favorite demon priest?! *Hides from really angry Xellos Fans* Easy! Easy! You're gonna have to read the last chapter and find out is this really how it ends?

*I know probably the most unrealistic ending for a chapter and yes you're probably thinking "You're so evil for leaving such a cliff hanger!" You're probably right! But this is not how my story ends. Final chapter is coming soon!