KONNICHI WA MINA-SAN!!!! ^_^
I'm sorry for taking a long time on this chappie, but I was busy with a drawing for Animerica's swimsuit issue. Yeah I'm kinda hook on those things sometimes, but anywho.....thanx for your patience and as for the blanket fic.....let's just say I'm half way there but along came every authors' nightmare......da da dum....._ WRITER'S BLOCK! CURSE THAT FOUL, MALICIOUS, BEAST! MUST WE CREATIVE AND FACINATING AUTHORS BE FOREVER TORTURED?!?! *sigh* Oh well....bai~bai!
On With The Fanfic!!!!
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THE SUCCUBUS' CURSE
(12) THE WELCOMING COMMITEE
"LINA!!!" he regained both his posture and his dignity to face her.
She chuckled. "Aw come on Zel! No harm's done, it's not like you actually fell on your face after all. Besides, I was just testing you to see if you're on your toes, and by the looks of things, you kept yourself well balanced." she smirked at the chimera.
His response is just the continuous glare.
"So....what do you want?"
He closed his eyes momentarily as to think exactly what to tell them.
"We have noticed that as we are getting closer to the city, the rest of you are regressing back to your natural selves. We need to keep up with the appearances before we are even a mile away from there."
The black magic user just rolled her eyes at him. "Would you just relax! We know what we need to do. Anything else before we move on, Mister Etiquette?"
"As matter of fact, yes....make sure that any of you don't slip up on your given names or the fact on taking too much interest on hobbies and most importantly of all, contain your behaviors."
"What do you mean Mister Zelgadiss?"
"He's saying that since we don't know what exactly we're going to face once we're entering a kingdom full of men, the boys are worried that we're not men enough to pass the test from the real ones."
"Is that all?"
"Have no fear! For we, beautiful ladies and powerful palladins of Good and Justice, shall overcome...nay....over exceed this trial!! Even though deception is bad, we are only masquerading ourselves as the opposite sex for the sakes of Mister Zelgadiss and Miss Lina! We shall prevail in getting their cures!!!!!" she preached as she took a steadier foothold unto the tree.
A group of collective sighs and sweat drops were made from underneath her.
"Yeah...whatever she went all gung-ho about. Come on Albert."
"All that I am saying is that we should take extra precautions....??? Hey! Wait! I'm not done talking!"
He couldn't finish his discussion as Lina pulled the girls away from the huddle.
"As I said before.....don't worry 'bout it. Now let's hurry....unless you want me to get to the cure first."
Lina did bring up an important point. The whole reason they're doing this is because both want to get rid of their curses and live everyday normal lives.....well, not much normal considering the fearless leader is really an abodement of Chaos itself.
'Besides, she'll do anything to get what she wants. *blush* Aaa*gulp* almost anything.'
"Nah ~uh ~ aahh." a pest teleported himself in front of him, wagging a gloved finger in a scolding manner.
He almost jumped out of his stone skin but fortunately for him, he had much practice in getting surprises, whether they're terrible or not. Thanks to Zelas's pet, he broke him out of his certain little reverie.
"What do you want Fruitcake?" he turned to see his smiling face coming up closer to his.
"You shouldn't be thinking that way about Lina-chan, Zel-kun."
His eyes narrowed at Xellos. "Wipe that chagrin smirk off your face mazuko because it's not what you're thinking."
"Hmm, how could I be possibly be thinking of whatever you assume to know what exactly I have on my mind Zelly-boy?"
"Because that's all you ever have in that impure brain of yours."
"Oh Zelly! You know me so well!" Xellos lunged forward to give him a nice hug...
....but Zel step to the side and didn't even wait to see him fall, happy smiling face flat to the ground.
"Keep your distance and your grubby paws off of me mazuko." he walked to catch up with the group.
======================10 hours later==============================
"Finally we're here! I never want to go thru that damned forest ever again."
Lina crumpled to the ground, taking in the air into her lungs as her back lain on the green grass. A couple more of her troupe joined in to relax their stressed, tired out bodies.
"Who knew that the forest would be like some kind of maze." Amelia wiped the sweat off from her brows with a handkerchief.
"Yeah. They made sure that visitors have a hard time coming here." Gourry sat down next between the redhead and tired Sylphiel.
"I think it's more of coincidence rather than discourage unwanted company. The distance where we were at had only made us think the castle was only a 2 to 3 hour walk." looking straight ahead at the entrance.
"Shouldn't we go on? We are already about a hundred yards away from the entrance to the kingdom."
"Can't we just rest a bit more? My muscles are complaining if I don't take a nap."
GROWWWLLLLLLL
There was a slight vibration coming from Linus' tummy. They stared at her.
"Are you sure that it isn't your stomach muscles complaining?"
"Shutup."
(S)he stood up and stretched a bit.
"Well......what are you guys waiting for? A dinner bell? You all heard Sylvester, let's get some food.......move it." she deepened her voice as she drags the whole group.
"Alright! Food!" Gourry starts to push the bunch from behind.
As they entered the tall black iron gilded gates, the troupe were immediately surrounded by the market's food and ware vendors along with a semi big crowd of citizens and a couple of the city's guards. Our dear crew starts to get nervous. The kingdom's residents were overcrowding them, even more when the back were pushing forward. After a couple of minutes, the racket starts to calm down as the merchants starts to leave, already given up on the idea that the newcomers aren't interested in purchasing anything they have, besides, they have to tend to their regular customers.
Once half of the crowd despersed, the other half seperated our known characters into their own little small huddles of admirers as they were staring, googling, and.....
"HEY!!! Watch your hands there buddy or I'll cut them off for you!"
"AAHH!! PERVERT!!!"
Yeah.....you get the picture, right? They are getting groped and eyes are afluttering and winking at each one of the visiting bishounens.
"No...sorry...huh? Well....*fingers wrapped around chin, remembering mode* that name does sound familiar....*eyes widen* NO! I'M NOT NOR EVER HAVE BEEN A GIRL!!!!"
"Er....thanks but I don't swing that way."
"I like blue too! Hmm...oh..you do...*sweat drop* Well yes...I'm with *grabs nearest guy* him." flashing a smile.
Aezorl blushed the fact how Albert, or rather Amelia, is lovingly latched on to his arm.
"Oh yes....I agree that love conquers every heart no matter who or what the person is. My name? I'm Sylvester. Nice to meet yooWOAH!! *eyes widen in shock, blush* I'm that kind of of a ggguy! GGGGourry!" (s)he quickly moved away from the strange man and to the swordsman who is still arguing with a strong-looking brunette with a red bandana holding his short spiky hair from his face.
It seems that our heroes have an issue in their hands....uh...*starts counting* There seems to be two non-human beings missing. Oh there's Filia, talking to a cute guy with the same height, light tanned skin, short sandy brown hair and hazel eyes. 0.0 Way to go Filia! Now where is that....
"Oh no sir, I assure you, that green tea is really good for the nerves, helps release the tighten muscles, and the bags under the eyes. Why yes, I would like very much to...."
"Excuse me sir, but this young man is already spoken for, so if you value your human soul, you leave Phil-chan alone."
....speaking of the devil, Xellos grabbed hold on to Phillip as he gave the inquiring man a quick yet vicious glare. The staring handsome stranger withheld his shock, backed away slowly, and retreated with that frighten impression. During the meantime in the mazuko's sudden embrace, Filia furiously blushes as she felt very warm and bewildered from that unpredictable scenario.
'The nerve of that pathetic human! Trying to get fresh with my Fi-chan!' his wary amethyst eyes followed the being til he's disappeared within the town's architectures.
"...na..na..NNNAMAGOMI! Get your filthy claws off of me!!"
She can feel the pinkish flush on her cheeks and the temperature subsiding into a more of a embarrasing/anger mode. Filia couldn't even get her tail nor her mace to react at that unexpected moment.
"My dear Phillip, I was only trying to assist you." relaxing his demonic desire to kill.
"Assist me? From what? All what Mister Yukiko did was only simply giving an invitation to welcome me into his home and showing his collection of teapots!"
'Mister Yukiko?' he retained his eyes from blinking when she mentioned the cad's name.
"Oh that's not the only thing he wants to show you. That invitation was rather more of an intimate level."
The Karyuuou's ex-priestess supress the urge to ask Xellos about the twitch as she arched her blond thin eyebrow at him, not noticing the jealous tone in his voice. But that was besides the point....
"I don't get quite what you're talking about. Speak more clearly with none of your stupid words you would always say."
"Ah Filia.....so young and so innocent....I tend to forget that you really haven't fully comprehend how there are many species in this world who have certain preferences for his or her own romantic partner." hoping that she would start her frantic wish to whap him to kingdom come.
He notices her blinking. Confusion were settled on her face, he sighed. This girl really doesn't know how there is homosexuality in the world. With her being a priestess at an enclosed temple far from human civilization, she was being shielded against anyone who isn't or wasn't from her dragon rookery. Now how exactly should he break it down without causing the teenage fledging to go into havoc and unintentionly, exposing their plans.
"I'm waiting Xellos."
He watches her crossing arms and starts to tap her foot impatiently. He gave a fond smile at her.
'She looks so kawaii...no...beautiful...' He shook his daze away, she didn't see that.
"Now Phil-chan....what kind of town are we in?"
"What? *smirk* Have you forgotten already, Namagomi? Tsk, tsk, tsk....it seems your age is catching up to you Ojiisan Namagomi." (a/n: I'm sorry if I used the wrong terminolgy ^_^;)
Her gestures for him consists of a broader grin and a body that discouragely hides underneath the layers of men's clothing, tilting to one side. Those horrible fabrics may cover up her elegant human guise, but that doesn't prevent him from visualizing her. There's always another time when they're going to be alone. She thought the silent pause was for her to continue. She sighs as he apparently isn't going to respond to her smart comment.
"Where in Macille, a kingdom that only human males resides." saying in a rather tired tone.
"And you and the rest are wearing these *pointing to her outfit* attires for what reason?"
"Because women are not allowed."
"Correct. Very good Phillip. Now, since humans tend to want very close companionship and this city have no females...."
"*widen eyes* You mean they found out about our disguises?" she whispered loudly in a worried fashion.
He mentally slapped himself. 'This pretty little golden dragon really haven't the slightest clue.' his grin and eyebrow began to twitch.
"No...not really Phi-chan....look around you."
She did what she was told and blinked.
"I don't think they know Xellos." she cupped her hand over to his ear and whispered her response.
Meanwhile, he tries to think on something else, considering that the dragoness' hot breath and pink lips accidently brushed against his ear.
"And how do you know?" concentrating on other things, his thoughts were immediately traced back to reality.
Being a patient and understanding mazuko from centuries of experience, he awaits for her comprehension is right around the corner.
"Because they're also talking...." she turns back around towards each mobbed traveler and faces him again.
"......and what looks like, flirting with my friends.......?!" she stops, turn a bit green as her blue eyes went bugged eye at the sudden realization.
He smiled mischieviously. "Bingo!" he raised his index finger next to her face.
"You...you mean... that....that...." she stuttered.
"So it seems Phi-chan....some of these people are interested in having you as well as for the rest of our fellow companions for lovers."
"But...but how? Wouldn't that mean that these male humans will....." she stopped, her blank face had the blue manga slashes on it.
He gave her a teasing smile before he continue.
"Oh yes Phil-chan. He would have found out your true identity in more ways than one." he smirked.
With that surprising answer, she grabbed hold onto Xellos' arm, much to his surprise, ignoring her angry feeling that runs in her viens for the mazuko, and stood by him, rather close. Not knowing that a pair of golden amber eyes are looking hard at their direction. However, the Dragon Killer have as he felt the that negative emotion radiating out of his glare. He, in turn, laid his hand on top of hers and return the glare to him, adding a truimphed smirk that says "She picked me."
"Uh....hehehe....what makes you think that I was a girl, Mister? *sweat drop* Oh. You said....*realization hit* IT'S A GOOD THING I'M NOT A GIRL?! WHY YOU..." the red headed sorcerer began to roll up his sleeves up to his shoulders.
"I'll teach you a thing or two on how not to insult....."
"Linus....what did we just discuss earlier today?"
Zelgadiss held her back before she let the truth out. Bringing out much relief from the man who unknowningly, talked to such a tempermental, tiny, teenager. However, that didn't stop the rest of the residents from trying to allure our pals. The crowd was getting restless as they started to offer gifts, free rooms and food, making them irritated. Wow, talking about getting desperate.
"WHAT'S GOING ON?"
Well that's what someone would say if it wasn't for the loud shrill from a whistle noisly interrupted. That got everybody's attention.
"All right....move along. Nothing to see....just some tourists....YOU MILO! What are you doing?! Get back to your post and that's an order!"
The overgrown crowd began to disperse, making our frazzled troupe, gathered closer to each other, relax and happy for being free from those busy hands and rather personel questions. All that is left from the rukus is our fave bishonens and the commanding official.
"Sorry 'bout that men, but they tend to get....excited to see new faces to our city."
"So we notice." the newcomers replied as they looked at a man in his late forties early fifties with balding head and a trimmed salt and peppered moustache.
He chuckled heartily at the bunch, they, in turn, to look at him strangely.
"Forgive me for my odd behavior, but everytime we have travelors entering our town to only get the biggest surprise of their lives, I tend to find it funny to see their reactions. I'm sure if you're understand if you're in my shoes." wiping a tear from his eyes.
"Oh I'm sure it's just a riot." Lina responded sarcastically.
He extended his hand out. "Welcome to Macille. My name is Kyko, the captain of the royal guards. Now what is your business coming to this city?"
"We're here for a certain information. Perhaps you know whomever we can speak to pertaining our search."
"Search you say? Hmm...what kind is it?"
"You can say it's for medical reasons, Mister Kyko, sir."
The man observed them carefully, as if comtempleting. He soon stood there in thought once he closed his eyes as they waited patiently for a response. When at last he woke up.
"I'm sorry, but all of you will have to take your leave."
"WHAT?!"
"HAVE TO LEAVE?! YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS! WE TRAVELED THRU THE DAMN OBSTACLE COURSE ONLY TO GO BACK?! I AM NOT GOING BACK TO THAT MAZUKOS' PARADISE OF TORTURE THAT YOU CALL A FOREST!!"
"Linus is right, we traveled, far, long and hard. Please don't turn your back to us, we need this lead."
"There has to be a way to negotiate this. We simply cannot dismiss this vital source that we need."
"Once again, I'm sorry but I have my own reasons why all of you must go. Please take heed and leave right away."
"But we're weary strangers who are in need of assistence! Whatever happened to be kind, helpful, and thoughtful to lost and misfortunate travelors! Where's your code of Truth and Justice?"
"For that same reason is why I have told you before, it's for your own safety."
Just before they were going to question him of what he meant, a group of soldiers, wearing in bleak uniforms, came marching through. The captain quickly turn around as our crew prepared themselves for any misshaps.
"Why are all of you here? Why have none you stay at your assigned posts? Return at once!"
One of troupes walked up to him, saluted, and began with his excuse.
"Captain Kyko, sir! By the orders of our Prince, he wishes to see who are the ones who caused the commotions today."
"Everything is fine and taking care of, private, you can send a message to our great leige that all is under control."
Xellos and Zelgadiss can sense a bit of nervousness from him, yet he mastered to disguise his physical appearance.
"Prince Mauro insisted for these newcomers to see him at once back at the palace and for you to return to your daily duties without interferring with his own agendas."
The man sighed. "Very well then, seeming that I do not have a say in this...*turns to the Slayers* I am sorry, for all the misery that will befall on everyone of you." and left solemnly, which in turn, made Lina and the rest, wary from his words.
"You strangers, are to come with us and present yourselves to our majesty. You are also to state your business for coming to Macille."
"Well tell that prince of yours if he wants to know, he's gonna have to come to us."
A couple a people from the group restrained themselves from slapping their foreheads and giving 'good grief' sighs. for Linus' obvious mistake. For soon after that sentence left her mouth, the guards surrounded and held a nice pointy spears at them.
"You are all to come now."
They shifted into a more deffensive and attack stance which only made the weapons closer to them. Except one thing....
"Linus-chan....don't you think we should give ourselves in and leave quietly with these...men?"
"What? *raised eyebrow* Why should we? We didn't do anything wrong! They came out of nowhere, accusing and force us to see a royal pain in the...."
"Linus....although Xellos' ideas usually lead us into bigger trouble, it is best if we do go with them."
"But..."
"Why risk any chances? If we even try to put up a fight, it's just going to get us further apart from a very good possible lead to the cure." he notices Lina's debating facial expression and right before she starts to open her mouth.....
"Unless you want to remain cursed and split your life with that succubus."
......she shut it right back up, all that's shown on her face was a glare she tries hard to restrain.
"Judging by our...er...leader's face, we'll go and meet your leige, peacefully." as the reborn dragon spoke, the soldiers lowered their lances.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alrighty.....I'm sorry if I upset anyone for my earlier fic piece. I wanna let you everyone know that I have nothing against homosexuality, everyone has their own preference for their love lives.
I'm sorry for taking a long time on this chappie, but I was busy with a drawing for Animerica's swimsuit issue. Yeah I'm kinda hook on those things sometimes, but anywho.....thanx for your patience and as for the blanket fic.....let's just say I'm half way there but along came every authors' nightmare......da da dum....._ WRITER'S BLOCK! CURSE THAT FOUL, MALICIOUS, BEAST! MUST WE CREATIVE AND FACINATING AUTHORS BE FOREVER TORTURED?!?! *sigh* Oh well....bai~bai!
On With The Fanfic!!!!
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THE SUCCUBUS' CURSE
(12) THE WELCOMING COMMITEE
"LINA!!!" he regained both his posture and his dignity to face her.
She chuckled. "Aw come on Zel! No harm's done, it's not like you actually fell on your face after all. Besides, I was just testing you to see if you're on your toes, and by the looks of things, you kept yourself well balanced." she smirked at the chimera.
His response is just the continuous glare.
"So....what do you want?"
He closed his eyes momentarily as to think exactly what to tell them.
"We have noticed that as we are getting closer to the city, the rest of you are regressing back to your natural selves. We need to keep up with the appearances before we are even a mile away from there."
The black magic user just rolled her eyes at him. "Would you just relax! We know what we need to do. Anything else before we move on, Mister Etiquette?"
"As matter of fact, yes....make sure that any of you don't slip up on your given names or the fact on taking too much interest on hobbies and most importantly of all, contain your behaviors."
"What do you mean Mister Zelgadiss?"
"He's saying that since we don't know what exactly we're going to face once we're entering a kingdom full of men, the boys are worried that we're not men enough to pass the test from the real ones."
"Is that all?"
"Have no fear! For we, beautiful ladies and powerful palladins of Good and Justice, shall overcome...nay....over exceed this trial!! Even though deception is bad, we are only masquerading ourselves as the opposite sex for the sakes of Mister Zelgadiss and Miss Lina! We shall prevail in getting their cures!!!!!" she preached as she took a steadier foothold unto the tree.
A group of collective sighs and sweat drops were made from underneath her.
"Yeah...whatever she went all gung-ho about. Come on Albert."
"All that I am saying is that we should take extra precautions....??? Hey! Wait! I'm not done talking!"
He couldn't finish his discussion as Lina pulled the girls away from the huddle.
"As I said before.....don't worry 'bout it. Now let's hurry....unless you want me to get to the cure first."
Lina did bring up an important point. The whole reason they're doing this is because both want to get rid of their curses and live everyday normal lives.....well, not much normal considering the fearless leader is really an abodement of Chaos itself.
'Besides, she'll do anything to get what she wants. *blush* Aaa*gulp* almost anything.'
"Nah ~uh ~ aahh." a pest teleported himself in front of him, wagging a gloved finger in a scolding manner.
He almost jumped out of his stone skin but fortunately for him, he had much practice in getting surprises, whether they're terrible or not. Thanks to Zelas's pet, he broke him out of his certain little reverie.
"What do you want Fruitcake?" he turned to see his smiling face coming up closer to his.
"You shouldn't be thinking that way about Lina-chan, Zel-kun."
His eyes narrowed at Xellos. "Wipe that chagrin smirk off your face mazuko because it's not what you're thinking."
"Hmm, how could I be possibly be thinking of whatever you assume to know what exactly I have on my mind Zelly-boy?"
"Because that's all you ever have in that impure brain of yours."
"Oh Zelly! You know me so well!" Xellos lunged forward to give him a nice hug...
....but Zel step to the side and didn't even wait to see him fall, happy smiling face flat to the ground.
"Keep your distance and your grubby paws off of me mazuko." he walked to catch up with the group.
======================10 hours later==============================
"Finally we're here! I never want to go thru that damned forest ever again."
Lina crumpled to the ground, taking in the air into her lungs as her back lain on the green grass. A couple more of her troupe joined in to relax their stressed, tired out bodies.
"Who knew that the forest would be like some kind of maze." Amelia wiped the sweat off from her brows with a handkerchief.
"Yeah. They made sure that visitors have a hard time coming here." Gourry sat down next between the redhead and tired Sylphiel.
"I think it's more of coincidence rather than discourage unwanted company. The distance where we were at had only made us think the castle was only a 2 to 3 hour walk." looking straight ahead at the entrance.
"Shouldn't we go on? We are already about a hundred yards away from the entrance to the kingdom."
"Can't we just rest a bit more? My muscles are complaining if I don't take a nap."
GROWWWLLLLLLL
There was a slight vibration coming from Linus' tummy. They stared at her.
"Are you sure that it isn't your stomach muscles complaining?"
"Shutup."
(S)he stood up and stretched a bit.
"Well......what are you guys waiting for? A dinner bell? You all heard Sylvester, let's get some food.......move it." she deepened her voice as she drags the whole group.
"Alright! Food!" Gourry starts to push the bunch from behind.
As they entered the tall black iron gilded gates, the troupe were immediately surrounded by the market's food and ware vendors along with a semi big crowd of citizens and a couple of the city's guards. Our dear crew starts to get nervous. The kingdom's residents were overcrowding them, even more when the back were pushing forward. After a couple of minutes, the racket starts to calm down as the merchants starts to leave, already given up on the idea that the newcomers aren't interested in purchasing anything they have, besides, they have to tend to their regular customers.
Once half of the crowd despersed, the other half seperated our known characters into their own little small huddles of admirers as they were staring, googling, and.....
"HEY!!! Watch your hands there buddy or I'll cut them off for you!"
"AAHH!! PERVERT!!!"
Yeah.....you get the picture, right? They are getting groped and eyes are afluttering and winking at each one of the visiting bishounens.
"No...sorry...huh? Well....*fingers wrapped around chin, remembering mode* that name does sound familiar....*eyes widen* NO! I'M NOT NOR EVER HAVE BEEN A GIRL!!!!"
"Er....thanks but I don't swing that way."
"I like blue too! Hmm...oh..you do...*sweat drop* Well yes...I'm with *grabs nearest guy* him." flashing a smile.
Aezorl blushed the fact how Albert, or rather Amelia, is lovingly latched on to his arm.
"Oh yes....I agree that love conquers every heart no matter who or what the person is. My name? I'm Sylvester. Nice to meet yooWOAH!! *eyes widen in shock, blush* I'm that kind of of a ggguy! GGGGourry!" (s)he quickly moved away from the strange man and to the swordsman who is still arguing with a strong-looking brunette with a red bandana holding his short spiky hair from his face.
It seems that our heroes have an issue in their hands....uh...*starts counting* There seems to be two non-human beings missing. Oh there's Filia, talking to a cute guy with the same height, light tanned skin, short sandy brown hair and hazel eyes. 0.0 Way to go Filia! Now where is that....
"Oh no sir, I assure you, that green tea is really good for the nerves, helps release the tighten muscles, and the bags under the eyes. Why yes, I would like very much to...."
"Excuse me sir, but this young man is already spoken for, so if you value your human soul, you leave Phil-chan alone."
....speaking of the devil, Xellos grabbed hold on to Phillip as he gave the inquiring man a quick yet vicious glare. The staring handsome stranger withheld his shock, backed away slowly, and retreated with that frighten impression. During the meantime in the mazuko's sudden embrace, Filia furiously blushes as she felt very warm and bewildered from that unpredictable scenario.
'The nerve of that pathetic human! Trying to get fresh with my Fi-chan!' his wary amethyst eyes followed the being til he's disappeared within the town's architectures.
"...na..na..NNNAMAGOMI! Get your filthy claws off of me!!"
She can feel the pinkish flush on her cheeks and the temperature subsiding into a more of a embarrasing/anger mode. Filia couldn't even get her tail nor her mace to react at that unexpected moment.
"My dear Phillip, I was only trying to assist you." relaxing his demonic desire to kill.
"Assist me? From what? All what Mister Yukiko did was only simply giving an invitation to welcome me into his home and showing his collection of teapots!"
'Mister Yukiko?' he retained his eyes from blinking when she mentioned the cad's name.
"Oh that's not the only thing he wants to show you. That invitation was rather more of an intimate level."
The Karyuuou's ex-priestess supress the urge to ask Xellos about the twitch as she arched her blond thin eyebrow at him, not noticing the jealous tone in his voice. But that was besides the point....
"I don't get quite what you're talking about. Speak more clearly with none of your stupid words you would always say."
"Ah Filia.....so young and so innocent....I tend to forget that you really haven't fully comprehend how there are many species in this world who have certain preferences for his or her own romantic partner." hoping that she would start her frantic wish to whap him to kingdom come.
He notices her blinking. Confusion were settled on her face, he sighed. This girl really doesn't know how there is homosexuality in the world. With her being a priestess at an enclosed temple far from human civilization, she was being shielded against anyone who isn't or wasn't from her dragon rookery. Now how exactly should he break it down without causing the teenage fledging to go into havoc and unintentionly, exposing their plans.
"I'm waiting Xellos."
He watches her crossing arms and starts to tap her foot impatiently. He gave a fond smile at her.
'She looks so kawaii...no...beautiful...' He shook his daze away, she didn't see that.
"Now Phil-chan....what kind of town are we in?"
"What? *smirk* Have you forgotten already, Namagomi? Tsk, tsk, tsk....it seems your age is catching up to you Ojiisan Namagomi." (a/n: I'm sorry if I used the wrong terminolgy ^_^;)
Her gestures for him consists of a broader grin and a body that discouragely hides underneath the layers of men's clothing, tilting to one side. Those horrible fabrics may cover up her elegant human guise, but that doesn't prevent him from visualizing her. There's always another time when they're going to be alone. She thought the silent pause was for her to continue. She sighs as he apparently isn't going to respond to her smart comment.
"Where in Macille, a kingdom that only human males resides." saying in a rather tired tone.
"And you and the rest are wearing these *pointing to her outfit* attires for what reason?"
"Because women are not allowed."
"Correct. Very good Phillip. Now, since humans tend to want very close companionship and this city have no females...."
"*widen eyes* You mean they found out about our disguises?" she whispered loudly in a worried fashion.
He mentally slapped himself. 'This pretty little golden dragon really haven't the slightest clue.' his grin and eyebrow began to twitch.
"No...not really Phi-chan....look around you."
She did what she was told and blinked.
"I don't think they know Xellos." she cupped her hand over to his ear and whispered her response.
Meanwhile, he tries to think on something else, considering that the dragoness' hot breath and pink lips accidently brushed against his ear.
"And how do you know?" concentrating on other things, his thoughts were immediately traced back to reality.
Being a patient and understanding mazuko from centuries of experience, he awaits for her comprehension is right around the corner.
"Because they're also talking...." she turns back around towards each mobbed traveler and faces him again.
"......and what looks like, flirting with my friends.......?!" she stops, turn a bit green as her blue eyes went bugged eye at the sudden realization.
He smiled mischieviously. "Bingo!" he raised his index finger next to her face.
"You...you mean... that....that...." she stuttered.
"So it seems Phi-chan....some of these people are interested in having you as well as for the rest of our fellow companions for lovers."
"But...but how? Wouldn't that mean that these male humans will....." she stopped, her blank face had the blue manga slashes on it.
He gave her a teasing smile before he continue.
"Oh yes Phil-chan. He would have found out your true identity in more ways than one." he smirked.
With that surprising answer, she grabbed hold onto Xellos' arm, much to his surprise, ignoring her angry feeling that runs in her viens for the mazuko, and stood by him, rather close. Not knowing that a pair of golden amber eyes are looking hard at their direction. However, the Dragon Killer have as he felt the that negative emotion radiating out of his glare. He, in turn, laid his hand on top of hers and return the glare to him, adding a truimphed smirk that says "She picked me."
"Uh....hehehe....what makes you think that I was a girl, Mister? *sweat drop* Oh. You said....*realization hit* IT'S A GOOD THING I'M NOT A GIRL?! WHY YOU..." the red headed sorcerer began to roll up his sleeves up to his shoulders.
"I'll teach you a thing or two on how not to insult....."
"Linus....what did we just discuss earlier today?"
Zelgadiss held her back before she let the truth out. Bringing out much relief from the man who unknowningly, talked to such a tempermental, tiny, teenager. However, that didn't stop the rest of the residents from trying to allure our pals. The crowd was getting restless as they started to offer gifts, free rooms and food, making them irritated. Wow, talking about getting desperate.
"WHAT'S GOING ON?"
Well that's what someone would say if it wasn't for the loud shrill from a whistle noisly interrupted. That got everybody's attention.
"All right....move along. Nothing to see....just some tourists....YOU MILO! What are you doing?! Get back to your post and that's an order!"
The overgrown crowd began to disperse, making our frazzled troupe, gathered closer to each other, relax and happy for being free from those busy hands and rather personel questions. All that is left from the rukus is our fave bishonens and the commanding official.
"Sorry 'bout that men, but they tend to get....excited to see new faces to our city."
"So we notice." the newcomers replied as they looked at a man in his late forties early fifties with balding head and a trimmed salt and peppered moustache.
He chuckled heartily at the bunch, they, in turn, to look at him strangely.
"Forgive me for my odd behavior, but everytime we have travelors entering our town to only get the biggest surprise of their lives, I tend to find it funny to see their reactions. I'm sure if you're understand if you're in my shoes." wiping a tear from his eyes.
"Oh I'm sure it's just a riot." Lina responded sarcastically.
He extended his hand out. "Welcome to Macille. My name is Kyko, the captain of the royal guards. Now what is your business coming to this city?"
"We're here for a certain information. Perhaps you know whomever we can speak to pertaining our search."
"Search you say? Hmm...what kind is it?"
"You can say it's for medical reasons, Mister Kyko, sir."
The man observed them carefully, as if comtempleting. He soon stood there in thought once he closed his eyes as they waited patiently for a response. When at last he woke up.
"I'm sorry, but all of you will have to take your leave."
"WHAT?!"
"HAVE TO LEAVE?! YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS! WE TRAVELED THRU THE DAMN OBSTACLE COURSE ONLY TO GO BACK?! I AM NOT GOING BACK TO THAT MAZUKOS' PARADISE OF TORTURE THAT YOU CALL A FOREST!!"
"Linus is right, we traveled, far, long and hard. Please don't turn your back to us, we need this lead."
"There has to be a way to negotiate this. We simply cannot dismiss this vital source that we need."
"Once again, I'm sorry but I have my own reasons why all of you must go. Please take heed and leave right away."
"But we're weary strangers who are in need of assistence! Whatever happened to be kind, helpful, and thoughtful to lost and misfortunate travelors! Where's your code of Truth and Justice?"
"For that same reason is why I have told you before, it's for your own safety."
Just before they were going to question him of what he meant, a group of soldiers, wearing in bleak uniforms, came marching through. The captain quickly turn around as our crew prepared themselves for any misshaps.
"Why are all of you here? Why have none you stay at your assigned posts? Return at once!"
One of troupes walked up to him, saluted, and began with his excuse.
"Captain Kyko, sir! By the orders of our Prince, he wishes to see who are the ones who caused the commotions today."
"Everything is fine and taking care of, private, you can send a message to our great leige that all is under control."
Xellos and Zelgadiss can sense a bit of nervousness from him, yet he mastered to disguise his physical appearance.
"Prince Mauro insisted for these newcomers to see him at once back at the palace and for you to return to your daily duties without interferring with his own agendas."
The man sighed. "Very well then, seeming that I do not have a say in this...*turns to the Slayers* I am sorry, for all the misery that will befall on everyone of you." and left solemnly, which in turn, made Lina and the rest, wary from his words.
"You strangers, are to come with us and present yourselves to our majesty. You are also to state your business for coming to Macille."
"Well tell that prince of yours if he wants to know, he's gonna have to come to us."
A couple a people from the group restrained themselves from slapping their foreheads and giving 'good grief' sighs. for Linus' obvious mistake. For soon after that sentence left her mouth, the guards surrounded and held a nice pointy spears at them.
"You are all to come now."
They shifted into a more deffensive and attack stance which only made the weapons closer to them. Except one thing....
"Linus-chan....don't you think we should give ourselves in and leave quietly with these...men?"
"What? *raised eyebrow* Why should we? We didn't do anything wrong! They came out of nowhere, accusing and force us to see a royal pain in the...."
"Linus....although Xellos' ideas usually lead us into bigger trouble, it is best if we do go with them."
"But..."
"Why risk any chances? If we even try to put up a fight, it's just going to get us further apart from a very good possible lead to the cure." he notices Lina's debating facial expression and right before she starts to open her mouth.....
"Unless you want to remain cursed and split your life with that succubus."
......she shut it right back up, all that's shown on her face was a glare she tries hard to restrain.
"Judging by our...er...leader's face, we'll go and meet your leige, peacefully." as the reborn dragon spoke, the soldiers lowered their lances.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alrighty.....I'm sorry if I upset anyone for my earlier fic piece. I wanna let you everyone know that I have nothing against homosexuality, everyone has their own preference for their love lives.