Fi-chan: So have you solved that problem with the homework thing yet?
Lokopata-sama: Of course I have. It won't be mentioned in the story again. And who cares about the homework? It's good for you.
Xel-chan: Yeah Fi-chan, you shouldn't be lazy. It really isn't you to be lazy now is it?
Fi-chan: Grrr.
D-sama: I am going to say this again. Lokopata-sama doesn't own Slayers. Sheesh what's with you people and disclaimers.
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Filia woke up in the middle of her chemistry book. She had finished the history assignment and studied her chemistry. She also got a head start on her essay, whose seventh draft she used as a pillow. The poor girl was so exhausted that she decided to go out for a walk. She called Yuki, her best friend and decided to meet her at the park. Yuki was a rather strange person. She had green eyes and black hair. She reminded her so much of her past life friend Lina Inverse. The fiery temper, the happy-go-lucky attitude. She was also a connection to her past. Not the way Xelloss was of course.
She trotted downstairs and then suddenly her mother called out to her, "Filia! I am going over to Iris's place for dinner. Sort of like a boss- over-for-dinner thing. Would you like to come?"
"Um, then I have to call Yuki and tell her some other time. Hold on while I change out of these clothes then call Yuki, okay?"
"Sure."
Filia raced upstairs and picked something crisp to wear. Filia was a fast dresser, and also very swift and knowing of what to wear on each occasion. She made a hurried apology to Yuki over the phone and raced to the bathroom, combed and brushed her blonde hair, yanked it into a ponytail and joined her mother in the car. The minute Filia arrived in the house, she regretted her decision immediately. This was Namagomi's house. No wonder there was a coincidence. Filia began to hate coincidences. A lot. Especially if it.
"Come in, come in. Make yourselves at home."
"No need to be shy Fi-chan" added Xelloss to what his mother had said. Filia forced herself a painful smile. She sat down on the couch and her mother began to introduce pottery samples to Iris as Filia half-listened. Xelloss was interested at what the other half of her senses was focusing on. In fact, he even opened both eyes and surveyed the situation. Filia shot him a warning glance and pointed to the other bag her mother carried, then took out an item which made Xelloss face go through such a large fit of twitching that it looks as if it would never stop. Mace-sama. The large spiked point. The handle. The strange dull sheen of light that reflected from its metal surfaces. Filia nodded in satisfaction of the result that she got, then placed mace-sama back into the bag. Xelloss knew that Filia loves to make good impressions and would never deliberately use her beloved weapon and so he decided to nail her in the act. He interrupted the conversation between the two adults as politely as interrupting could be. "Sumimasen ga, but what is that strange looking weapon that Filia-chan took out? Is it some sort of antique?"
"Oh, that mace? Filia-san got it since she was two. She went up into the attic and saw this. She would never let go of it since. She even polished it everyday, until she found the job to be too monotonous. That thing can cause a heck lot of damage."
I already know that, thought Xelloss, but he didn't say that and nodded politely, thanking Filia's mother for the explanation. Filia looked as if she was about to draw the mace and smash his head open, but pride kept her from doing such dastardly acts. Filia hardly ate much, and she asked if she could walk home and finish the overload of homework. Her mother asked if it was due tomorrow and Filia admitted it wasn't. Even though she didn't want to stay, Filia was forced to listen to her mother. Both she and Xelloss said nothing. What was there to say? Val? Their past life? Nah, their mothers would think they have gone crazy. Besides, thinking of the past life made both of them uneasy. They both had their own secrets and it was necessary that it was kept secret. Xelloss seems to have sense Filia's uneasiness, so he got up and went to the kitchen. After he came back with a tray and a pot of tea, and four teacups. He silently offered his mother and her guests tea, and Filia looked at the tea. This cup of tea had meaning, and when she looked at Xelloss, he nodded. So it was true, thought Filia, he does remember.
*Filia's Flashback*
Xelloss had come for a visit again. Val was still at school, and Filia didn't really have many customers. The two of them shared a pot of lemon tea. Those two never really said much to each other when they had tea together; they just sort of like to speak silently. Then Xelloss asked Filia if it was necessary for him to go and check on Val and see if he was here, and Filia got angry and said that namagomi's really aren't cut out for this and decides to beat him into an unconscious mass of blood. Val was just starting grade five and when he came home, he saw Filia and Xelloss running around the house like two small children playing tag. Then he noticed something different about them. He noticed that Filia was no longer screaming insults and yelling "namagomi", instead she was smiling. He also noticed Xelloss was no longer teasing her and instead also smiling. Val could only stare in disbelief until they calmed down. Then without saying so much of a goodbye like he usually left, Xelloss teleported. It was the last time he ever visited before the great disaster.
*end of flashback*
Filia sipped the tea slightly, looking almost as if she was going to cry. Xelloss decided that he overdid the little reminder and decided it's time that Filia left. Her mother was taking this pretty far; in fact, so was his mother. It was almost nine o'clock and they were still discussing. Xelloss whispered something to his mother, and Iris said to Filia's mom if it was necessary for Xelloss to walk her home. She said it's a very kind offer, but no thank you. Filia left hurriedly and muttered a small goodbye, and then forcing another painful smile to her lips, she practically ran out of the door.
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Lokopata-sama: Have you two finished killing each other yet. You two really are worked up. It's like you're married or something.
Filia and Xelloss at the same time: Marry her/him? No way!
D-sama: Typical answer. Is that a blush I see from all the bruises Xelloss?
Jpuff-chan: Is that a blush you're hiding behind that mace?
Lokopata-sama: If you're looking for fresh victims to kill, then those two are the ones you're looking for Fi-chan, and you Xel-chan. Also I have nothing to do with this. ah! *pulled by Fi-chan and Xel-chan who are screaming "yes you do"*
Lokopata-sama: Um, bye for nowwww. .
Lokopata-sama: Of course I have. It won't be mentioned in the story again. And who cares about the homework? It's good for you.
Xel-chan: Yeah Fi-chan, you shouldn't be lazy. It really isn't you to be lazy now is it?
Fi-chan: Grrr.
D-sama: I am going to say this again. Lokopata-sama doesn't own Slayers. Sheesh what's with you people and disclaimers.
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Filia woke up in the middle of her chemistry book. She had finished the history assignment and studied her chemistry. She also got a head start on her essay, whose seventh draft she used as a pillow. The poor girl was so exhausted that she decided to go out for a walk. She called Yuki, her best friend and decided to meet her at the park. Yuki was a rather strange person. She had green eyes and black hair. She reminded her so much of her past life friend Lina Inverse. The fiery temper, the happy-go-lucky attitude. She was also a connection to her past. Not the way Xelloss was of course.
She trotted downstairs and then suddenly her mother called out to her, "Filia! I am going over to Iris's place for dinner. Sort of like a boss- over-for-dinner thing. Would you like to come?"
"Um, then I have to call Yuki and tell her some other time. Hold on while I change out of these clothes then call Yuki, okay?"
"Sure."
Filia raced upstairs and picked something crisp to wear. Filia was a fast dresser, and also very swift and knowing of what to wear on each occasion. She made a hurried apology to Yuki over the phone and raced to the bathroom, combed and brushed her blonde hair, yanked it into a ponytail and joined her mother in the car. The minute Filia arrived in the house, she regretted her decision immediately. This was Namagomi's house. No wonder there was a coincidence. Filia began to hate coincidences. A lot. Especially if it.
"Come in, come in. Make yourselves at home."
"No need to be shy Fi-chan" added Xelloss to what his mother had said. Filia forced herself a painful smile. She sat down on the couch and her mother began to introduce pottery samples to Iris as Filia half-listened. Xelloss was interested at what the other half of her senses was focusing on. In fact, he even opened both eyes and surveyed the situation. Filia shot him a warning glance and pointed to the other bag her mother carried, then took out an item which made Xelloss face go through such a large fit of twitching that it looks as if it would never stop. Mace-sama. The large spiked point. The handle. The strange dull sheen of light that reflected from its metal surfaces. Filia nodded in satisfaction of the result that she got, then placed mace-sama back into the bag. Xelloss knew that Filia loves to make good impressions and would never deliberately use her beloved weapon and so he decided to nail her in the act. He interrupted the conversation between the two adults as politely as interrupting could be. "Sumimasen ga, but what is that strange looking weapon that Filia-chan took out? Is it some sort of antique?"
"Oh, that mace? Filia-san got it since she was two. She went up into the attic and saw this. She would never let go of it since. She even polished it everyday, until she found the job to be too monotonous. That thing can cause a heck lot of damage."
I already know that, thought Xelloss, but he didn't say that and nodded politely, thanking Filia's mother for the explanation. Filia looked as if she was about to draw the mace and smash his head open, but pride kept her from doing such dastardly acts. Filia hardly ate much, and she asked if she could walk home and finish the overload of homework. Her mother asked if it was due tomorrow and Filia admitted it wasn't. Even though she didn't want to stay, Filia was forced to listen to her mother. Both she and Xelloss said nothing. What was there to say? Val? Their past life? Nah, their mothers would think they have gone crazy. Besides, thinking of the past life made both of them uneasy. They both had their own secrets and it was necessary that it was kept secret. Xelloss seems to have sense Filia's uneasiness, so he got up and went to the kitchen. After he came back with a tray and a pot of tea, and four teacups. He silently offered his mother and her guests tea, and Filia looked at the tea. This cup of tea had meaning, and when she looked at Xelloss, he nodded. So it was true, thought Filia, he does remember.
*Filia's Flashback*
Xelloss had come for a visit again. Val was still at school, and Filia didn't really have many customers. The two of them shared a pot of lemon tea. Those two never really said much to each other when they had tea together; they just sort of like to speak silently. Then Xelloss asked Filia if it was necessary for him to go and check on Val and see if he was here, and Filia got angry and said that namagomi's really aren't cut out for this and decides to beat him into an unconscious mass of blood. Val was just starting grade five and when he came home, he saw Filia and Xelloss running around the house like two small children playing tag. Then he noticed something different about them. He noticed that Filia was no longer screaming insults and yelling "namagomi", instead she was smiling. He also noticed Xelloss was no longer teasing her and instead also smiling. Val could only stare in disbelief until they calmed down. Then without saying so much of a goodbye like he usually left, Xelloss teleported. It was the last time he ever visited before the great disaster.
*end of flashback*
Filia sipped the tea slightly, looking almost as if she was going to cry. Xelloss decided that he overdid the little reminder and decided it's time that Filia left. Her mother was taking this pretty far; in fact, so was his mother. It was almost nine o'clock and they were still discussing. Xelloss whispered something to his mother, and Iris said to Filia's mom if it was necessary for Xelloss to walk her home. She said it's a very kind offer, but no thank you. Filia left hurriedly and muttered a small goodbye, and then forcing another painful smile to her lips, she practically ran out of the door.
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Lokopata-sama: Have you two finished killing each other yet. You two really are worked up. It's like you're married or something.
Filia and Xelloss at the same time: Marry her/him? No way!
D-sama: Typical answer. Is that a blush I see from all the bruises Xelloss?
Jpuff-chan: Is that a blush you're hiding behind that mace?
Lokopata-sama: If you're looking for fresh victims to kill, then those two are the ones you're looking for Fi-chan, and you Xel-chan. Also I have nothing to do with this. ah! *pulled by Fi-chan and Xel-chan who are screaming "yes you do"*
Lokopata-sama: Um, bye for nowwww. .