Chapter Three: Meetings! Unexpected guests!
Soon the dawn broke and the day had begun. In the morning everyone was washed up and ready for breakfast, except for a certain princess who sat in her room.
Amelia sat at her vanity and brushed her locks while humming a tune. She frowned as the memory of the tune popped back into her head.
It was after the defeat of Darkstar. Lina and Gourry were asleep by the fire as Amelia and Zelgadis stayed up talked of different things. She sighed as the thought of never seeing her friends for a while became known to her. Zelgadis had his guitar out and was idling strumming tunes, he glanced over at her as he saw her depression:
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"Amelia? Are you ok?" he asked.
She sighed and looked over at him, "I hope so..."
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"I keep thinking of when we all have to split up, Mr. Zelgadis. I'm really gonna miss all of you. It hurts alot, I want to travel with all of you longer." she sighed.
"How about I play you a song, to remember us all by?" he said.
She blushed a little, "Um..Okay..." she smiled.
He began to play a soft melody that was slow at first and went high and became slow and soothing. She sighed and closed her eyes and listened to the beautiful melody. The song continued that way for a while longer. He finished the song and she opened her eyes.
"That was so beautiful, Mr. Zelgadis... I can't describe how incredibly beautiful it was. Is that your own?" she said smiling at him.
He smiled back, "Yes, thank you Amelia. I appreciate that."
"I know Mr. Zelgadis. You can have this to remember me by. And thank you for making me feel better. " she said removing her bracelet and handing it to him.
"Your welcome." he said and took the bracelet, "Your bracelet? Amelia, are you sure?"
She nodded then said through chattering teeth, "Of course Mr. Zelgadis, what use do I have for it? I also gave Miss Lina and Mr Gourry my feathered waist clip."
"You had better get some sleep, and take this to cover up with." he commented throwing her his cloak.
"What about you Mr. Zelgadis?"
"I'm fine. Since my skin is made of stone the cold doesn't bother me." he said.
"Oh, okay. Then your okay?"
He nodded, "Yes, now get some sleep." he said laying down.
"Ok, goodnight Mr. Zelgadis." she smiled, covered up and layed down closing her eyes.
"Goodnight Amelia."
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She sighed thinking of that night, brushed her hair and dressed for the day. She wore a white dress that had a neck that v-ed down and met a small pearl, the sleeves were long, and tiny pearls that wrapped around her body beneath her chest, and the from the chest down the dress flowed to ground in a white mass. Around her neck was a white choker with a white rose on it.
She walked downstairs and met up with everyone for breakfast, "Good morning, everyone." she smiled.
"Morning, Amelia." her father said, and everyone nodded.
She took her seat and leaned over, "So, how much have they eaten?" she asked.
"Your lucky, they're only on their thirds." Zelgadis smiled.
"Good, I'm actually hungry today." she said.
"And you haven't been lately?" he asked concerned.
"Well it's because of the dream..." she said in a low whisper.
"I see. I'm sorry." he said.
"It's ok. Now let's get back to breakfast." she said
"Ok."
Her father looked at her and smiled, "So, Amelia, are you ready to meet your soon to be husband?"
"I guess." she said.
"Good, he's to be here in a half an hour." he said. She nodded.
The remainder of the meal was eaten in silence.
The clock struck two o'clock in the tower. Amelia sighed and followed her father out to the gates and was followed by her friends. She walked up and saw a large white carriage was approaching.
Out stepped a large fat man with a black tunic and pants on, with grey hair. He smiled
and waved to Philionel. "Is this him?" Amelia thought with frown on her face. Then out stepped a much younger man he wore a dark blue tunic and pants, outlined with grey, with long black boots that met his knees, and a black cape that covered his shoulders. He had dark brown hair parted down the middle and deep green eyes, "Hello Miss I'm assuming you're the princess?" he smiled.
"Yes I am, I'm Princess Amelia, it's a pleasure to meet you." she smiled.
He took her hand and kissed it, "I'm Xavior, and believe me the pleasure is all mine. Your absolutely beautiful." he smirked.
She blushed, "Thank you, your very handsome yourself." she said.
Zelgadis rolled his eyes, "Typical, he's just trying to get on Phil's good side." he thought.
Lina looked over at him, "What's the matter? Jealous?" she elbowed him.
"Jealous?" he asked, "Nonsense."
"I dun believe this guy. He's just trying to get on Phil's good side." she said.
"I think so too. He seems so fake." Zelgadis said.
"Yeah, I know."
The prince linked arms with the princess, "Shall we?" he smiled.
"S-Sure." she said and walked with him.
They walked inside and sat in the dining hall awaiting lunch to be served.
"So I think it's progressing well, don't you Philionel?" Cagonis laughed.
"Yes, it is." Philionel said.
They sat and ate getting to know each other better, "So Miss Amelia, do you like roses?" Xavior asked. She nodded, "Good, because I have some for you." he smiled and snapped his fingers. A man came in carrying two medium sized baskets of roses.
She blushed, "Oh my goodness... Thank you, Xavior." she said.
"My pleasure." he said.
"So are you all ready for the wedding party tonight?" Philionel asked.
They all nodded.
"My, my," Philionel said, "We had all better get ready for the party, look what time it is." he said looking at the large clock in the hall. They all nodded.
"Good then, see you all in about half an hour." Cagonis said excusing himself.
They all headed to their rooms to get ready.
Amelia sighed once more. She applied her make-up and and dressed. Tonight she would dress special, for tonight was the night of the celebration of her wedding.
Her hair was wore down in curls. She wore a dark maroon evening gown. It's sleeves were long and puffed at the top. The neck was v shaped and pushed the sleeves to the edge of her shoulders. At the v of the neck was a dark blue rounded sapphire. At the waist was a long, black transparent layer. She wore a purple-toned eyeshadow and sparkling diamond earrings that were roses, and her necklace had a ruby rose hanging from the chain. She stood up and examined her self and plastered on her fake smile for her fiance and the public.
Everyone sat around the table waiting for Amelia to come down.
"Where is she?!" Lina said impatiently.
"Don't worry, she'll be down." Gourry said.
Just as Lina began to say something Amelia decended the steps. She walked down gracefully with a warm smile. She looked around at everyone and and sighed lightly, "So how do I look?" she asked.
"WOW! You look great Amelia!!" Lina said.
"You look quite nice yourself Lina." she replied. Lina wore a green, long & bell-sleeved gown that flowed to the ground, and a ruby in the center of the neck.
"Thanks, Amelia." she smiled.
"You all look wonderful too." she smiled at her father, Zelgadis and Gourry.
"Same to you." Zelgadis replied and the others nodded.
She smiled and reached the bottom of the stairs, "So," she breathed deep, "Are you all ready for tonight?"
They all nodded.
Just then Xavior walked in wearing a white tuxedo, he eyed the room and spotted Amelia,"Oh
Princess Amelia, you look absolutely breathtaking. I cannot describe..." he smiled.
"Thank you, Xavior, you look wonderful. You don't have to address me so formally you know, just call me Amelia."
"Yes, I'll remember that."
"Well, dinner's ready!" The chef called from the kitchen.
"We should all take our seats." Phil said. They all nodded and sat.
She sat and ate with everyone. They all talked about different things until the time had come for Amelia to retreat to her place behind the curtain.
The ballroom was full of people awaiting the Princess's entrance. The trumpets played and Xavior waited at the end of the stairs.
"NOW, ANNOUNCING, THE CROWN PRINCESS, AMELIA WIL TESLA SEYRUUN! AND AT THE END OF THE STAIRS, PRINCE XAVIOR EL DE LORSASIS!" the announcer shouted pointing to each of them.
Amelia descended the stairs in her usual style and walked gracefully with a smile. She met Xavior at the end of the stairs and blushed as he eyed her and smiled extending his hand. She reached for it and walked down with him.
Zelgadis watched her every move. To him, she was the most beautiful person in the room. He could feel the pain building inside. He new he cared about her very much but she looked so happy he couldn't bear the thought of depriving her of her happiness. She smiled and nodded as many people complimented her on her gown and hair, he smiled at her in thought of her smile. She looked to him and waved slightly, he waved back in reply and smiled. She looked at Xavior and said something as he nodded. She unlinked arms with him and walked towards Zelgadis, he blushed and became nervous.
"Hello Zelgadis, may I speak with you for a little bit?" she asked him.
He was in a nervous daze, "Uh, um I guess that would be alright." he said blushing a little.
She linked arms with him and smiled, "Come and walk with me." she said.
"Alright." he said nervously tugging at his shirt collar.
They walked slowly out of the ballrooom, "You look nice tonight Zelgadis." she complimented as they walked out through the curtains and onto the balcony.
He nodded and spoke what was on his mind, "You even more so." he blushed.
"Thank you." she said, "Uhm, Zelgadis about the other night...I wanted to say that or I wanted to ask you-I mean confront you about it. Do you uhm...I-" she cut off and sighed turning away.
"Amelia? I want to apologize for that. It was disgusting and I should have at
least asked you." he blushed the deepest shade of red.
She turned to him, "No! No, not at all! I wanted to ask you, well this might be a particularly stupid question, but are your feelings very strong?"she asked blushing.
" I... Uhm, I, " he sighed, " It'll will be alot easier just to get this out in the open. " he thought, " I... Yes they are Amelia, They have been for for a l-long time. " he blushed and stuttered.
She looked up at him and began to cry, "Oh Zelgadis..." she hugged him, "I've felt the same for you all this time!" she said.
He hugged her tightly, "Amelia? What's wrong? Why are you crying?" he asked brushing her hair with his hand.
"I don't want to marry him... I don't even know him, yes he is very nice and kind, but I can't picture myself with him." she said.
He pulled her up to look at him, "Amelia, I'm so sorry, I thought you were happy with him? You looked it very much." he said.
"Well, looks can be decieving." she said to him.
"What do you plan on doing?" he asked.
"I don't know yet." she whispered, "The thing is, you did have feelings about me marrying him, didn't you?" she asked.
"Well, I, the truth?" he looked at her pleadingly.
"Yes, the truth."
"Yes, yes I did." he said.
She was shocked, "You did? Oh, my gosh."
"What?" he asked curiously.
"Nothing, that just surprises me." she said.
"Well, I really have deep feelings for you, Amelia, in all honesty, I'd rather not see you marry any-anyone." he blushed deep.
She blushed, "You mean that-" suddenly Lina came on the balcony with Gourry on arm.
"Amelia, Zel, you guys better get in here! The dancing has begun." the small sorceress winked and the swordsman nodded.
Amelia and Zelgadis blushed, looked at each other and nodded.
The soft piano music played and everyone danced in time to the music. Amelia looked over and spotted Xavior talking to a young woman, she was a bit shorter than him, she had blondish hair with a tint of brown, her eyes were green and her hair was parted off to the side and put up in a beautiful curled ponytail. She wore a blue dress with a light blue layer that covered the bottom half. She laughed at him and seemed flirtatious. Amelia became suspicious and waved at Xavior, "Hello, Xavior." she waved.
"Hello, Amelia. Come here my dear, I'd like you to meet someone." he said.
Amelia smiled slightly in hope that he had found someone else, "Ok." she said.
She and the others came over as Xavior extended his hand to the young lady, bringing her to him, "This, is my beautiful sister, Salicia." he smiled, "Salicia, this is my fiance, Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun." he held out his hand to hers, leaned down and kissed it.
"Nice to meet you, Salicia." Amelia smiled.
"As it is to meet you." Salicia smiled.
"Well, is it ok if I dance with my lovely sister a few times?" he asked.
She nodded, "Of course it is." she smiled.
He nodded, "I'll be back. Wait for me. Or dance with someone." he smiled.
She nodded and looked over at Lina and Gourry who were already dancing away, then back to Zelgadis who was looking at her. She blushed and turned back to the dancefloor. She looked back as she felt a tap on her shoulder. There stood Zelgadis, with his hand extended.
"Would you like to dance, Amelia?" he asked nervously.
"Um, sure. Let's go." she smiled.
He took her hand and led her on the floor as a beautiful melody began to play. He felt content with her. He didn't know why but she made him feel calm and happy. He danced with her for what seemed like forever.
She knew that she wanted to be with him. She couldn't restrain herself any longer. She broke away from Zelgadis and ran towards the main staircase and stood atop it. She waved her arms in the air and the music stopped. She spread her arms and said, "People of Seyruun, Father, Xavior. You must hear this now, I apologize but I....I cannot marry You Xavior......I'm so sorry..." she said slowly, "I don't love you in that manner and I don't think I could ever be happy with you. I'm sorry, but this must be said. " she finished.
The whole audience stood in awe. Philionel shook his head, Lina and Gourry smiled, Zelgadis looked confused and Xavior looked mad.
Amelia stood there feeling awful. She knew this needed to be said, so she said it. Suddenly the palace's giant doors flew open with a burst of wind and lightning struck outside as the sky clouded an eerie black. Suddenly lightening struck the doorway and Xavior was standing there. Amelia gasped. He laughed maniacally sending shivers up her spine. Lightening struck once more and he dissappeared only to reappear in front of her.
"Xavior, what are you-" she was interrupted by Xavior grabbing her and pulling her to him.
"AMELIA!!" Zelgadis shouted.
"Princess," he said in a deep voice, "You WILL come with me." he said to her as his eyes turned yellow.
"What?!" she screamed, "Xavior, what are you doing?!"
"I'm not who you thought I was MUWAHAHA." he laughed maniacally once more, "My name is Xavior, but I am not human." he laughed as his teeth grew into fangs and two small horns grew from his head.
"M-Mazoku..." she said in a shaky whisper.
"Yes, have trouble guessing?" he laughed as suddenly he and Amelia disappeared.
"NO!! AMELIA!!!" Zelgadis, Lina and Gourry yelled.
"NO! MY DAUGHTER!" Phil screamed.
Then everything turned back to normal.
"DAMN IT!" Zelgadis stomped his foot, "DAMN MAZOKU!"
"Don't worry Zel, we'll get Amelia back." Lina said in a glance towards the staircase.
Soon the dawn broke and the day had begun. In the morning everyone was washed up and ready for breakfast, except for a certain princess who sat in her room.
Amelia sat at her vanity and brushed her locks while humming a tune. She frowned as the memory of the tune popped back into her head.
It was after the defeat of Darkstar. Lina and Gourry were asleep by the fire as Amelia and Zelgadis stayed up talked of different things. She sighed as the thought of never seeing her friends for a while became known to her. Zelgadis had his guitar out and was idling strumming tunes, he glanced over at her as he saw her depression:
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"Amelia? Are you ok?" he asked.
She sighed and looked over at him, "I hope so..."
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"I keep thinking of when we all have to split up, Mr. Zelgadis. I'm really gonna miss all of you. It hurts alot, I want to travel with all of you longer." she sighed.
"How about I play you a song, to remember us all by?" he said.
She blushed a little, "Um..Okay..." she smiled.
He began to play a soft melody that was slow at first and went high and became slow and soothing. She sighed and closed her eyes and listened to the beautiful melody. The song continued that way for a while longer. He finished the song and she opened her eyes.
"That was so beautiful, Mr. Zelgadis... I can't describe how incredibly beautiful it was. Is that your own?" she said smiling at him.
He smiled back, "Yes, thank you Amelia. I appreciate that."
"I know Mr. Zelgadis. You can have this to remember me by. And thank you for making me feel better. " she said removing her bracelet and handing it to him.
"Your welcome." he said and took the bracelet, "Your bracelet? Amelia, are you sure?"
She nodded then said through chattering teeth, "Of course Mr. Zelgadis, what use do I have for it? I also gave Miss Lina and Mr Gourry my feathered waist clip."
"You had better get some sleep, and take this to cover up with." he commented throwing her his cloak.
"What about you Mr. Zelgadis?"
"I'm fine. Since my skin is made of stone the cold doesn't bother me." he said.
"Oh, okay. Then your okay?"
He nodded, "Yes, now get some sleep." he said laying down.
"Ok, goodnight Mr. Zelgadis." she smiled, covered up and layed down closing her eyes.
"Goodnight Amelia."
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She sighed thinking of that night, brushed her hair and dressed for the day. She wore a white dress that had a neck that v-ed down and met a small pearl, the sleeves were long, and tiny pearls that wrapped around her body beneath her chest, and the from the chest down the dress flowed to ground in a white mass. Around her neck was a white choker with a white rose on it.
She walked downstairs and met up with everyone for breakfast, "Good morning, everyone." she smiled.
"Morning, Amelia." her father said, and everyone nodded.
She took her seat and leaned over, "So, how much have they eaten?" she asked.
"Your lucky, they're only on their thirds." Zelgadis smiled.
"Good, I'm actually hungry today." she said.
"And you haven't been lately?" he asked concerned.
"Well it's because of the dream..." she said in a low whisper.
"I see. I'm sorry." he said.
"It's ok. Now let's get back to breakfast." she said
"Ok."
Her father looked at her and smiled, "So, Amelia, are you ready to meet your soon to be husband?"
"I guess." she said.
"Good, he's to be here in a half an hour." he said. She nodded.
The remainder of the meal was eaten in silence.
The clock struck two o'clock in the tower. Amelia sighed and followed her father out to the gates and was followed by her friends. She walked up and saw a large white carriage was approaching.
Out stepped a large fat man with a black tunic and pants on, with grey hair. He smiled
and waved to Philionel. "Is this him?" Amelia thought with frown on her face. Then out stepped a much younger man he wore a dark blue tunic and pants, outlined with grey, with long black boots that met his knees, and a black cape that covered his shoulders. He had dark brown hair parted down the middle and deep green eyes, "Hello Miss I'm assuming you're the princess?" he smiled.
"Yes I am, I'm Princess Amelia, it's a pleasure to meet you." she smiled.
He took her hand and kissed it, "I'm Xavior, and believe me the pleasure is all mine. Your absolutely beautiful." he smirked.
She blushed, "Thank you, your very handsome yourself." she said.
Zelgadis rolled his eyes, "Typical, he's just trying to get on Phil's good side." he thought.
Lina looked over at him, "What's the matter? Jealous?" she elbowed him.
"Jealous?" he asked, "Nonsense."
"I dun believe this guy. He's just trying to get on Phil's good side." she said.
"I think so too. He seems so fake." Zelgadis said.
"Yeah, I know."
The prince linked arms with the princess, "Shall we?" he smiled.
"S-Sure." she said and walked with him.
They walked inside and sat in the dining hall awaiting lunch to be served.
"So I think it's progressing well, don't you Philionel?" Cagonis laughed.
"Yes, it is." Philionel said.
They sat and ate getting to know each other better, "So Miss Amelia, do you like roses?" Xavior asked. She nodded, "Good, because I have some for you." he smiled and snapped his fingers. A man came in carrying two medium sized baskets of roses.
She blushed, "Oh my goodness... Thank you, Xavior." she said.
"My pleasure." he said.
"So are you all ready for the wedding party tonight?" Philionel asked.
They all nodded.
"My, my," Philionel said, "We had all better get ready for the party, look what time it is." he said looking at the large clock in the hall. They all nodded.
"Good then, see you all in about half an hour." Cagonis said excusing himself.
They all headed to their rooms to get ready.
Amelia sighed once more. She applied her make-up and and dressed. Tonight she would dress special, for tonight was the night of the celebration of her wedding.
Her hair was wore down in curls. She wore a dark maroon evening gown. It's sleeves were long and puffed at the top. The neck was v shaped and pushed the sleeves to the edge of her shoulders. At the v of the neck was a dark blue rounded sapphire. At the waist was a long, black transparent layer. She wore a purple-toned eyeshadow and sparkling diamond earrings that were roses, and her necklace had a ruby rose hanging from the chain. She stood up and examined her self and plastered on her fake smile for her fiance and the public.
Everyone sat around the table waiting for Amelia to come down.
"Where is she?!" Lina said impatiently.
"Don't worry, she'll be down." Gourry said.
Just as Lina began to say something Amelia decended the steps. She walked down gracefully with a warm smile. She looked around at everyone and and sighed lightly, "So how do I look?" she asked.
"WOW! You look great Amelia!!" Lina said.
"You look quite nice yourself Lina." she replied. Lina wore a green, long & bell-sleeved gown that flowed to the ground, and a ruby in the center of the neck.
"Thanks, Amelia." she smiled.
"You all look wonderful too." she smiled at her father, Zelgadis and Gourry.
"Same to you." Zelgadis replied and the others nodded.
She smiled and reached the bottom of the stairs, "So," she breathed deep, "Are you all ready for tonight?"
They all nodded.
Just then Xavior walked in wearing a white tuxedo, he eyed the room and spotted Amelia,"Oh
Princess Amelia, you look absolutely breathtaking. I cannot describe..." he smiled.
"Thank you, Xavior, you look wonderful. You don't have to address me so formally you know, just call me Amelia."
"Yes, I'll remember that."
"Well, dinner's ready!" The chef called from the kitchen.
"We should all take our seats." Phil said. They all nodded and sat.
She sat and ate with everyone. They all talked about different things until the time had come for Amelia to retreat to her place behind the curtain.
The ballroom was full of people awaiting the Princess's entrance. The trumpets played and Xavior waited at the end of the stairs.
"NOW, ANNOUNCING, THE CROWN PRINCESS, AMELIA WIL TESLA SEYRUUN! AND AT THE END OF THE STAIRS, PRINCE XAVIOR EL DE LORSASIS!" the announcer shouted pointing to each of them.
Amelia descended the stairs in her usual style and walked gracefully with a smile. She met Xavior at the end of the stairs and blushed as he eyed her and smiled extending his hand. She reached for it and walked down with him.
Zelgadis watched her every move. To him, she was the most beautiful person in the room. He could feel the pain building inside. He new he cared about her very much but she looked so happy he couldn't bear the thought of depriving her of her happiness. She smiled and nodded as many people complimented her on her gown and hair, he smiled at her in thought of her smile. She looked to him and waved slightly, he waved back in reply and smiled. She looked at Xavior and said something as he nodded. She unlinked arms with him and walked towards Zelgadis, he blushed and became nervous.
"Hello Zelgadis, may I speak with you for a little bit?" she asked him.
He was in a nervous daze, "Uh, um I guess that would be alright." he said blushing a little.
She linked arms with him and smiled, "Come and walk with me." she said.
"Alright." he said nervously tugging at his shirt collar.
They walked slowly out of the ballrooom, "You look nice tonight Zelgadis." she complimented as they walked out through the curtains and onto the balcony.
He nodded and spoke what was on his mind, "You even more so." he blushed.
"Thank you." she said, "Uhm, Zelgadis about the other night...I wanted to say that or I wanted to ask you-I mean confront you about it. Do you uhm...I-" she cut off and sighed turning away.
"Amelia? I want to apologize for that. It was disgusting and I should have at
least asked you." he blushed the deepest shade of red.
She turned to him, "No! No, not at all! I wanted to ask you, well this might be a particularly stupid question, but are your feelings very strong?"she asked blushing.
" I... Uhm, I, " he sighed, " It'll will be alot easier just to get this out in the open. " he thought, " I... Yes they are Amelia, They have been for for a l-long time. " he blushed and stuttered.
She looked up at him and began to cry, "Oh Zelgadis..." she hugged him, "I've felt the same for you all this time!" she said.
He hugged her tightly, "Amelia? What's wrong? Why are you crying?" he asked brushing her hair with his hand.
"I don't want to marry him... I don't even know him, yes he is very nice and kind, but I can't picture myself with him." she said.
He pulled her up to look at him, "Amelia, I'm so sorry, I thought you were happy with him? You looked it very much." he said.
"Well, looks can be decieving." she said to him.
"What do you plan on doing?" he asked.
"I don't know yet." she whispered, "The thing is, you did have feelings about me marrying him, didn't you?" she asked.
"Well, I, the truth?" he looked at her pleadingly.
"Yes, the truth."
"Yes, yes I did." he said.
She was shocked, "You did? Oh, my gosh."
"What?" he asked curiously.
"Nothing, that just surprises me." she said.
"Well, I really have deep feelings for you, Amelia, in all honesty, I'd rather not see you marry any-anyone." he blushed deep.
She blushed, "You mean that-" suddenly Lina came on the balcony with Gourry on arm.
"Amelia, Zel, you guys better get in here! The dancing has begun." the small sorceress winked and the swordsman nodded.
Amelia and Zelgadis blushed, looked at each other and nodded.
The soft piano music played and everyone danced in time to the music. Amelia looked over and spotted Xavior talking to a young woman, she was a bit shorter than him, she had blondish hair with a tint of brown, her eyes were green and her hair was parted off to the side and put up in a beautiful curled ponytail. She wore a blue dress with a light blue layer that covered the bottom half. She laughed at him and seemed flirtatious. Amelia became suspicious and waved at Xavior, "Hello, Xavior." she waved.
"Hello, Amelia. Come here my dear, I'd like you to meet someone." he said.
Amelia smiled slightly in hope that he had found someone else, "Ok." she said.
She and the others came over as Xavior extended his hand to the young lady, bringing her to him, "This, is my beautiful sister, Salicia." he smiled, "Salicia, this is my fiance, Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun." he held out his hand to hers, leaned down and kissed it.
"Nice to meet you, Salicia." Amelia smiled.
"As it is to meet you." Salicia smiled.
"Well, is it ok if I dance with my lovely sister a few times?" he asked.
She nodded, "Of course it is." she smiled.
He nodded, "I'll be back. Wait for me. Or dance with someone." he smiled.
She nodded and looked over at Lina and Gourry who were already dancing away, then back to Zelgadis who was looking at her. She blushed and turned back to the dancefloor. She looked back as she felt a tap on her shoulder. There stood Zelgadis, with his hand extended.
"Would you like to dance, Amelia?" he asked nervously.
"Um, sure. Let's go." she smiled.
He took her hand and led her on the floor as a beautiful melody began to play. He felt content with her. He didn't know why but she made him feel calm and happy. He danced with her for what seemed like forever.
She knew that she wanted to be with him. She couldn't restrain herself any longer. She broke away from Zelgadis and ran towards the main staircase and stood atop it. She waved her arms in the air and the music stopped. She spread her arms and said, "People of Seyruun, Father, Xavior. You must hear this now, I apologize but I....I cannot marry You Xavior......I'm so sorry..." she said slowly, "I don't love you in that manner and I don't think I could ever be happy with you. I'm sorry, but this must be said. " she finished.
The whole audience stood in awe. Philionel shook his head, Lina and Gourry smiled, Zelgadis looked confused and Xavior looked mad.
Amelia stood there feeling awful. She knew this needed to be said, so she said it. Suddenly the palace's giant doors flew open with a burst of wind and lightning struck outside as the sky clouded an eerie black. Suddenly lightening struck the doorway and Xavior was standing there. Amelia gasped. He laughed maniacally sending shivers up her spine. Lightening struck once more and he dissappeared only to reappear in front of her.
"Xavior, what are you-" she was interrupted by Xavior grabbing her and pulling her to him.
"AMELIA!!" Zelgadis shouted.
"Princess," he said in a deep voice, "You WILL come with me." he said to her as his eyes turned yellow.
"What?!" she screamed, "Xavior, what are you doing?!"
"I'm not who you thought I was MUWAHAHA." he laughed maniacally once more, "My name is Xavior, but I am not human." he laughed as his teeth grew into fangs and two small horns grew from his head.
"M-Mazoku..." she said in a shaky whisper.
"Yes, have trouble guessing?" he laughed as suddenly he and Amelia disappeared.
"NO!! AMELIA!!!" Zelgadis, Lina and Gourry yelled.
"NO! MY DAUGHTER!" Phil screamed.
Then everything turned back to normal.
"DAMN IT!" Zelgadis stomped his foot, "DAMN MAZOKU!"
"Don't worry Zel, we'll get Amelia back." Lina said in a glance towards the staircase.