He couldn't understand it and wouldn't believe her. "There is no way Filia would do such a thing. I mean she is a Ul Copt. A very fine family."
"She is also my best friend." Mica said bitterly.
"Then that's more of a reason you shouldn't accuse her." Saichuro said.
"But Saichuro-sama! You have to believe me!" Mica shouted desperately.
Saichuro stopped pacing the floor and looked up at Mica. No one ever dared to raise his or her voice to him. "Young lady… We are going to the Ul Copt house now and we are going to speak to the Ul Copts. And we are going to confirm if this nonsense is true or not.
"Yes sir." Mica nodded, a little worried at what Filia would say.
At the Ul Copt house, Filia's mother was fixing their usual breakfast. It was a while before she had to get Filia up and she used that time for devotions. But instead she received a knock on her door. 'Who is up at this ungodly hour?' She asked herself.
None the less she walked to the door and opened it. "Sai-Saichuro-sama...And Mica-chan?" She asked in surprise.
"This is not just a friendly visit Mrs. Ul Copt. I'm sure Mica would be able to explain, but first is your husband here? I'd like him to be here when Mica tells you." Saichuro said slowly.
"Uh… yes… of course. Please sit down and I'll be right back." Mrs. Ul Copt looked confused, but went and got her husband.
After all was explained by stuttering Mica, Mrs. Ul Copt looked faint and MR Ul Copt looked like he was going to tear someone's neck apart.
"Filia? Are you sure it's Filia?" Mrs. Ul Copt asked weakly.
"I saw her first in the rose meadow… she goes there ever Sunday." Mica replied gravely.
"Why don't we go up there and speak to her about it. I'll go get her." Mr. Ul Copt excused himself and went upstairs to get Filia.
No one spoke while he was gone. Mrs. Ul Copt had her face buried in her hands. Mica looked very sorry. Everyone was startled at the outraged yell from Mr. Ul Copt.
"H-honey what is it?" Mrs. Ul Copt asked.
"Filia isn't here!" He exclaimed.
Two hours before this, Filia rose up earlier than usual, hoping not to disturb her parents. It has her and Xellos' anniversary and she wanted to give Xellos a special present. She tidied herself in a Xellos favorite dress and teleported herself to the meadow.
"Xellos?" She whispered.
"No… it's the devil." He whispered in her ear, materializing beside her.
Filia jumped, and would have screamed if Xellos didn't put a hand over her mouth. "Shh it was just a joke." He whispered.
"Don't you ever try that again…. Baka namagomi mazoku. "She retorted.
"I promise to make an effort to try not to do it again." Xellos grinned.
Filia sighed and switched the subject. "I have something for you Xellos…" She held a gift-wrapped thing behind her back.
Xellos' eyes perked up, curious to what it was. "What is it?" He asked.
"Would you get mad if I say Sore wa himitsu desu?" Filia asked with a teasing grin.
Xellos grinned back, standing up and looked down at her. "I think you'd be scared to." He answered.
"Actually I wouldn't. But then again it took so long for me to wrap this perfectly." Filia brought her hands in between the two of them.
A long pink and white wrapped rod separated them. It looked like a broomstick just thicker. Filia pushed it in Xellos' hand.
"This is a present especially for you." She said with a shy smile.
Xellos blinked curiously and took it, un-wrapping it. It turned out to be a shoulder-length, brown walking stick.
"If you concentrate, you could mold it to how you want it to look." Filia explained before Xellos could say anything.
Xellos, mutely, looked at it. He opened his eyes and concentrated on it. Filia watched as it formed a few crooked humps in it, and the top was formed into a crooked U-shape. "I could put that new Ruby-Eye gem right in the middle."
Filia rolled her eyes and sweatdropped. "It's supposed to be a pure gift." She pouted before laughing.
Xellos dug in his pocket and brought out a ruby red jewel. "It's magical and great for dark magic." He said. He placed it in the middle part of the staff and it was a perfect fit.
"Wow… it does look nice." Filia commented.
Xellos reached behind his back and handed a small box to Filia. "Thought I'd forget our anniversary. I mean I don't how you could think that. I remember clear like it was yesterday."
Filia giggled, remembering it too. "Hush up, Namagomi." She said hitting him lightly on his shoulder. He pretended to be injured, while she opened the box.
"Namagomi?" He asked. "Yes... that was the first name you called me. Chasing me with that delightful mace of yours."
Filia ignored him and opened the lid off the box. She gasped as the sun shone brightly on the item that was with in the box. There was a gold band with a blue gem in the middle of it.
"A dragons jewel… Where'd you get it? How'd you get it?" Filia babbled, surprised.
"Sore wa himitsu desu, Filia-san." Xellos answered tapping her on the nose.
Filia smiled and hugged him tightly. "Here read this later." She stuffed a note in his pocket.
"Did you have to tell me about it? That's not fair… now I'll be itching to read it." Xellos whined.
"I could get your mind off of it." Filia said with a sly grin.
"Oh really now? You think so?" Xellos asked, playing along and raising his eyebrows.
Filia nodded and placed her hands on both sides of his face and leaned forward. He took this as a hint and kissed her. Filia felt warm on the inside. This wasn't his usual kiss. Though they usually made her happy and warm on the inside, this one made her feel like she was ready to give herself to him.
As he started to move his kisses towards her neck, she started to turn her head to the side. Xellos dropped his kisses from her mouth, trailing them down to her neck. He sucked on a small part of her skin on her neck, leaving a passion mark. He sat up and looked into her eyes, making sure it was all right. He wasn't sure why he was asking, but he did.
Filia ever so slightly nodded, reaching over and putting both her hands
flat on his chest. They both leaned forward for another kiss. Xellos pushed
Filia lightly up against a tree, sliding her pullover cloak off of her
shoulders. Filia let him direct her, completely under his control.
A good while later Filia sat next to Xellos, slipping her mantle back on. Xellos had his arms behind his head, looking like he was sleep. Filia took out a brush and brushed her hair. She had a few tangles and sweat underneath her thick blonde hair. After she finished that she turned to Xellos.
"I've got to go home now," She said, biting her lip. "Something really important is happening tomorrow and Uh…" She looked down at the ground.
Xellos sat up and watched her expression. 'A war is coming soon…' Zelas's words came haunting him in his mind.
"Filia… Remember me… Always." Xellos murmured.
"I will." She replied. "Kiss me Xellos. One good time…" She leaned forward, closing her eyes.
Xellos looked at her, looking like he was about to cry. He knew it was the last time he saw her. He leaned forward and kissed her. Once he touched her lips a blinding light appeared on her forehead, pushing Xellos back with a thud. Xellos opened his eyes, looking at the shocked Filia.
Filia then remembered the fairy tale her mother read to her when she was young.
'How come the mazoku and the ryuuzoku couldn't like forever together, mama? Weren't they in love?' A small Filia sat up in her bed; her eyes brimmed with tears.
'Filia honey… you don't have to worry about it. It's just a fairy tale and plus a part of the mazoku was stuck with the ryuuzoku.' Mrs. Ul Copt replied.
'How? I thought the dragons forbid her never to see him again.' Filia asked.
'Well you see… when she kissed him that last time, the mark of the mazoku appeared on her forehead. That signaled that their love was real.'
"But mama, then why didn't the elders let her stay with him if her love was real?' Filia asked again, wiping her tears.
'That I don't know, Filia honey.' Her mama answered.
"The mark… of a mazoku." Filia whispered. Xellos blinked not knowing what was going on, but as soon as the light died down he saw the characters on her forehead.
"Ma… zo… ku…" He said. Saying every syllable.
"Beastmaster Xellos, we meet again." Mr. Ul Copt appeared behind Filia,
pulling her to him with a distraught Mrs. Ul Copt beside him.
