Part: 9

Reverse Psychology 101

Disclaimer: Slayers isn't mine.

The scream was enough to make poor Lina and Amelia topple over. They were about to go see what was wrong when the name Xellos was heard and Lina simply sweat dropped. Amelia stood up and looked at her embarrassing outfit and quickly ran into the closet to change into her usual clothes. Lina smiled at the fact she FINALLY sobered up.

Zelgadis simply looked up from the dining room and shrugged. Whatever that fruitcake was doing he didn't want to be mixed up in it. He simply asked for another coffee. He then gave a small smile and looked at Gourry. "You should tell her you know." He said giving a small sip.

Gourry gave an unknowing look. "Tell who what?" Zelgadis couldn't help but face-fault into the table.

"Lina… you should tell her…" "I bet she feels the same way." "Its quite obvious you know."

"Uh… just what am I supposed to tell her?" Gourry said in his completely clueless way. Zelgadis just sweat dropped.

Xellos looked at Filia with a smile as she looked at her mace which was placed firmly in the wall. "I knew you wouldn't accept… and I must admit I'm glad you didn't… who would want to marry a selfish annoying golden dragon anyway? The only orders I had were to ask you not to actually wed you." He gave a smile. "I just knew that the selfish racist lizard in you wouldn't accept."

Filia growled at Xellos. First he had the NERVE to propose and now he was mocking her for refusing?! She just couldn't accept that. She needed to get even and now she knew how. Filia simply gave a smile. "Fine you're on…I'll marry you, you piece of mazoku filth and when we're married I'll whip you into shape!" She noticed Xellos' smile begin to fade and grinned inwardly. This was perfect. Marriage was going to drag Xellos into a living hell… especially marriage to her. Xellos was going to be all hers… A small thought added that she was going to be all his as well and soon Filia started to wonder exactly what she had gotten herself into.

Xellos smiled inwardly he knew it would work. Good old reverse psychology. Then again he wasn't too thrilled about having Filia as a wife. Marriage was going to make him stuck with her for life. Although it could be worse…it could be Amelia. He took another look at Filia and felt the feeling again… but the feeling was coming from…himself? He continued to ponder over it.

Lina smiled and picked up the box of chocolates that Xellos had given Amelia preparing to throw them out but stopped. "Maybe just one more…" She started muching on the chocolates.

Xellos had decided to give up on figuring out the feeling and looked at Filia. "This should be fun ne Fi-chan?" Filia gave a small twitch. Xellos grinned "We should inform the others right away." Filia's reaction was priceless. She looked horrified and gave a small shiver. Oh how he loved looking at her freaked out. Her pretty face seemed a bit more beautiful when frightened…Her silky hair shimmered more while she shook and she was about to be all his. The thoughts finally sunk in and Xellos slapped himself mentally. That's what the feeling was LOVE! … Wait… love?! He looked at her and felt it again. For Filia?!

Amelia finally came out of the closet wearing her traveling outfit and noticed Lina with a drunken look on her face underneath the chocolate. "Oh miss Lina you didn't!" Lina just gave a large grin.

"Oh.. Amelia…your finally ready I shee.." Amelia shook her head. "Miss Lina, how unjust of you to get drunk on Christmas!" "Christmas is a time for friends and family and…" Lina grinned at Amelia which made her pause.

"Christmas…is a time for booze!" Lina stated before starting to eat more chocolates. Amelia stood blinking.

"I think I'm going to need help…" "Maybe Mr. Zelgadis and Mr. Gourry can help." That was the point Amelia started running down the stairs.

Miko: Well…well…there you have it - Xellos and Filia getting married.

Xel Glares at Miko

Filia: Miko-san!!

Miko: uh…oh

Xel holds out some glowing ropes

Miko: uh…

Filia pounces and holds Miko down

Xel quickly ties Miko

Miko: hey! Why can't I teleport out of these?! T-T

Xel: because they are Ryu brand ropes… they can hold any mazoku…

Filia grins and holds out more ropes

Xel: well…uh…see ya…

He vanishes as Filia tries to catch him

Filia: Grrr… almost had him… turns to Miko oh well just the two of us…

Miko: o.o help.