I ended up flipping a coin after all…But who cares! As long as I didn't have to choose I am happy. This is the second to last chapter…I hope you enjoy!

Dilandau Passes a Kidney Stone!

"I can't take this anymore!" Dilandau announced to the world as he stalked out of his room. He had put up with his suffering for another week now, hoping that it would come to an end on its own accord, but it was not to be. "So be it" he said angrily to himself as he headed once again towards the Vione's infirmary. 'I will do this' he thought to himself slowing his pace a little as he thought of what was to come. 'Besides, What is the worst that could happen? And what pain could be worse than this?' he thought as he came to a stop. He pictured the physicians face in his mind, he remembered that she had seemed kind and happy…maybe a little TOO happy he thought after a while.

Dilandau recalled his dream and a shiver ran through his body, 'Maybe I should give it another day' he decided abruptly and turned to head back to his room. So deep in thought was he that he didn't realize Folken was behind him and he ran right into the strategeos. "What the…Why are you following me?" Dilandau demanded, more than a little annoyed. "You ran into me, and what makes you think that I was following you?" Folken asked. Of course in truth he HAD been following Dilandau to see if he would actually go through with it and he was going to make sure that Dilandau didn't end up frying the physician. Dilandau glared at Folken who ignored the look and asked "So are you headed to the infirmary? I think it would be a good idea considering you have been locked up in your room all week, the Dragon Slayers are getting out of hand without you"

*scene cuts to the dragon slayers quarters*

"WhoooHoo!, look at me! I'm Dilandau!" Gatti yelled as he tool a drink of wine (they had found some of Dilandau's stash) and slapped Miguel who had been standing nearby. The other Slayers laughed, all except for Chesta who was bound and gagged in a corner. He had tried to tell the other Slayers that something was wrong with their beloved leader and that it was their job to try and help, but the other Slayers would have none of it and had tied him up after he had continued to bother them. They continued to laugh and party as they had been for the past week, oblivious to the fact that Dilandau was suffering through the biggest dilemma of his life.

*back with Dilandau and Folken*

"You have to do something about them" Folken finished but he got the feeling that Dilandau hadn't been listening. 'That's it' Folken thought, 'Sure things were amusing at first, but now things are getting out of hand and there is only one thing to do' Folken took a deep breath flexed his arms and proceeded to pick up Dilandau and carry him to the infirmary. "What are you doing you idiot!!?" Dilandau screamed "PUT ME DOWN!!" "This is in your best interest Dilandau" Folken answered calmly "If I don't help you no one will" He said as he carried the kicking, screaming Dragon Slayer into the infirmary. Folken took Dilandau into one of the rooms in the back where he put him down and blocked the door.

"You let me out of here you cyborg freak!" Dilandau yelled as he threw himself at Folken trying desperately to get out the door. "Why don't you just sit down, things will be moving along nicely soon" Folken said as he shoved Dilandau away from the door. After a few more vain attempts to get by Folken, Dilandau realized that it was a hopeless cause and sat down. Shortly after this the physician (who I will call 'Laura') entered the room. "I am glad you have decided to go through with this sir" Laura said as she looked at Dilandau "You will be very relieved when this is all over" she finished as she began to rummage through a drawer. Laura then pulled out one of those papery hospital gowns and handed it to Dilandau "Remove your clothes and put this on, I will be back in a few minutes" she said as she walked out of the room.

Dilandau threw the gown across the room, crossed his arms, and growled "never". Folken who had been about to leave turned suddenly and did what he felt was necessary, he threatened Dilandau. "Listen," Folken started as he stared at Dilandau "You are going to put that on and cooperate with EVERYTHING that the doctor has to say," He took a breath "OR I am going to come in here and MAKE you comply, and believe me you don't want me to be the one to do this" Folken said as he held up his metal arm, Dilandau whimpered at the thought and immediately picked up the gown "I am glad that you understand" Folken said as he turned to leave the room "And remember I said everything, I don't want there to be any trouble" and with that Folken left the room.

Forgive me but I am enjoying myself too much!, I wanted one more chapter. But don't worry, the next one will be the conclusion. I would like to thank everyone for the reviews! And again I would like to state that I love Dilly to death…I just like to tease him in my fics. Until Next Time!

*Note: I do not own Escaflowne…You know there would be no real plot if I did…