Note: I do not own any of the slayers characters. Nor do I claim Burger King or Macy's.
Slayers: Lost in the Big City
Chapter 1: It starts
Lina cast the spell at Habwaithia, a big, green, frog-like monster with wings. The fireball consumed him, but all he did was laugh. Habwaithia was a somewhat powerful monster pillaging the kingdom of a wealthy ruler who had hired Lina to get rid of him. Helping her was Gourry, Amelia, Zelgadis while Xelloss watched in the distance.
Amelia started to cast a Ra-Tilt. At the same time, Zelgadis also started to cast a Ra-Tilt. Lina, at the same time chanted, Darkness beyond twilight; Crimson beyond blood that flows....
DRAGON SLAVE!!!
It all came out in the same instant. Of course the monster was destroyed, but the 3 powerful spells kept destroying. Instead of destroying outwards, however, they began to implode. They swirled around each other faster and faster creating a tornado effect. Before anyone could do anything, Lina started to get sucked in. Gourry shouted and grabbed her leg. As he began to slide, they passed Zelgadis, who was not having any problems keeping his footing because of his weight. Gourry grabbed his arm, causing Zelgadis to start sliding inch by inch until Amelia got blown into him, knocking him off of his feet and subsequently into the tornado. Xelloss shrugged and followed them just as the cyclone imploded in on itself with a pop' leaving the countryside in silence.
Lina fell first, followed by Gourry who fell on top of her, then Amelia on top of him. Zelgadis fell next causing versions of Get off, you damn rock! to be yelled out. Xelloss landed gracefully on top of the pile, but lost his balance and fell to the ground.
Lina, from the bottom of the pile began, Darkness beyond twilight; beyond blood that flows; Buried beyond streams of time Is where your power flows. I pledge myself to conquer All the foes who stand Before the mighty gift bestowed In my unworthy hand. May all the fools who stand before me be destroyed By the power you and I posses. DRAGON SLAVE!!!
Nothing happened. Of course, no one was on top of her anymore. They had all gotten off when she started the spell. Lina looked confused. What's the big deal?? she asked. None of our powers seem to work in this dimension, Xelloss said cheerfully. How interesting. he added. Mister Xelloss, where are we? Amelia asked.
Gourry, who had already been looking around when the others where trying to cast spells commented, These are pretty weird looking mountains.
The others looked up and were awestruck. Those aren't mountains, said Zelgadis, they're buildings of some sort.
Wh-what would be able to build such tall buildings? Amelia asked. What I want to know is who needs such tall buildings? Lina said. A few moments of silence went by before Zelgadis said, Well, we won't find out by just standing here. So, they proceeded down the alley and around a corner only to be awestruck by something else. They had emerged onto a busy street where there were people as far as the eye could see.
This is more people than the whole population of Sailune. said Amelia. This is more people than 5 times the population of Sailune. Zelgadis replied. What do we do now? Gourry asked. Lina looked at the river of people. We go with the flow. And so they did. They walked (or were jostled) for a few blocks before they turned down a less crowded street.
You know what? said Gourry.
Now I know how a sardine must feel. Everyone face-faulted. Oh! Miss Lina, look! Amelia was pointing one of the buildings. There was a normal sized door with normal looking people walking in and out of it. They all looked at each other, shrugged, and walked into the building. They didn't know it, but they had walked into a bank. They walked up to a teller. May I help you? she asked. Gourry looked excited. We want to get back to Sailune! The teller looked dubiously at their clothes, I figured you weren't from around here. So, I'll take it you want a loan. Well, we have a fixed rate 4.25% APR equity loan that might work. Everyone stared at her and sweat-dropped. Oh, do you just want to exchange some foreign money? So, they all put their money together and ended up with a grand total of: $3,000. The teller handed them the cash and said, Well, it's not enough to catch a flight to...uh....salumme, or whatever, but you can probably get an apartment and get jobs and you'll be back in sailmoon in no time.
ITS SAILUNE!!!! Amelia cried, And I'm the princess!!! Oh, I'll never get home and see my daddy ever again!!! She covered her face in her hands and turned into Zelgadis' shoulder and began bawling. Zelgadis tried to be comforting. Come come, it could be worse. You could be made of stone, cursed by fate to wander the world with a heartless monster, a brainless swordsman, a child princess, and an ill tempered, er, very powerful sorceress... The last bit was prompted by a growl from Lina. The teller was looking at them queerly. Uh, here is an apartment advertisement that might work for you....here, you can even call them on my telephone. She pushed the phone towards them. They all stared at it and sweat-dropped. I suppose they don't have phones in sackfoon. That only caused Amelia, who was still leaning against Zelgadis, to sob louder. Zelgadis sighed. The teller showed them how to use the phone. She also had to give them a map, show them how to use it, and take them up to the top floor to try to cheer Amelia up. Once they finally left, the teller went back to her desk muttering about putting in a 2 week notice.
They made it to the apartments with only a few mishaps. When they got there, the tenant was outside waiting for them. What took?? I'm a busy man, got things to do! he exclaimed. Everyone sweat-dropped. Well, anyway, I expect the rent to be paid on the first of the month....AND NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! Everyone face-faulted. Now, I'll lead you to your apartment, he said grumpily. He led them upstairs and down the hallway to room 221. Here. This is it, and he unlocked the door and then handed a key to everyone. He then left, grumpily. Geez, this guy is worse then you are Zel! Lina commented, to which Zelgadis face-faulted.
They walked into the apartment (which to their good fortune was furnished) and stared in awe at the things inside.
Lina went over to the kitchen and started to explore. She found the refrigerator and opened it up. Oh, it's cold! She moved to the sink and managed to turn on the faucet and was startled when water came out. Then, she moved on to the stove and started turning dials. Unfortunately, her cape was on one of the burners and caught on fire. Ahhhh!!!! HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!!!!!! She ran around the kitchen and remembered the sink and stuck her cloak under the still running water. She then glared at the stove as if it were evil.
Meanwhile, Zelgadis had been looking at the TV wondering what it was for. All of a sudden, the screen flashed and it turned on. Zelgadis staggered backwards, startled. Xelloss, who was holding the remote said,
Amelia had decided to explore the bathroom. She looked at the sink and saw two knobs, one had an on it and the other a She turned the one that said and was fascinated when water came out. She stuck her hand under it, and then pulled it away in pain. Owww! That's hot....oh, I get it, Hot means H. She smiled, pleased at her self. She turned the knob again until the water stopped and then turned the knob and wasn't surprised when cold water came out. She then decided to see what would happen if she turned the knob while the knob was turned. She stuck her hand (carefully) under the water and noticed it was lukewarm. She turned the knob more and the water became delightfully warm. She then turned the water off and looked at the tub. She found two more and knobs. She turned both of them until the water was warm and she noticed a lever ontop of where the water was coming out. She pulled it up and shrieked when the shower came on. She scrambled backwards and stared at the water going everywhere. She went back and turned off the shower. A rainshower indoors... she murmured.
Gourry was looking out the window. Career center...find a job fast.... he said. Hey Lina! he called, Didn't that lady say we needed to find jobs? Lina, still a bit shaken nodded her head and came to join him by the window. Looks like that's where we need to go then doesn't it.
Why's that? She smacked him. Jellyfish for brains!!
So, no more that five minutes later, they were at the front desk of the career center. The lady gave them tests to take to see what they were best suited for. Once everyone was finished, they were told to come back in an hour or so. So, what now? Zelgadis asked. Lina's stomach growled. We eat!! They wandered around the streets until they came upon a little chinese restaurant where a sign on the front that read All you can eat buffet, only $4.99. So, that's where they stopped, and Lina and Gourry pretty much took care of the whole buffet.
They went back to the career center. The lady at the front desk led them to a little conference room where a guy came in with their results. All right. You people are a little unusual, but we did manage to find jobs for all of you. First, Gourry, we managed to get you a job at Burger King. Lina, we got you a job as a sales clerk at Macy's. Amelia, you are going into the police force. Zelgadis, we got you a desk job in an executive building. And Xelloss....er....we aren't quite sure why you aren't in jail because you have the personality of a serial killer according to our test, but found you a job as a minute maid...you know, a maid that cleans peoples houses.... um...alright! he said as everyone just stared at him. he said, looking dubiously at their clothing, you might want to go shopping for some new clothes. There is a store across the street.
So, after getting directions and basic descriptions of their new jobs, they set out for the clothing store. Lina and Amelia had no trouble deciding that shopping was fun. Amelia dissapeared into the dressing room under a heap of clothes (most of which were pink) and finally decided on a little pink skirt and a simple white blouse. Lina decided on a brown skirt and an off-white tank top with a long sleeve brown sweater to go over it. Zelgadis came out in a greyish black business suit. Gourry came out in blue pants and a short sleeve black tee shirt. Lina asked, Gourry, did you just take off your armor?
No! Look, that funny looking guy who doesn't move is wearing the same thing that I put on. he protested. And sure enough, a manaquin was indeed dressed up in Gourry's exact outfit. Xelloss came out last and everyone sweat dropped as they saw him. He was wearing very baggy jeans and a shirt that had plastered on the front. He also had on a bright yellow ski cap with written on it as well. So, do you like it? he asked. everyone replied. Oh, you guys are no fun. he replied glumly. So after Xelloss had picked out a more outfit, they went back to their apartment for some much needed rest.
That night, Lina could not get to sleep, so she got up and went into the living room and looked out the window. She found Zelgadis in the living room as well. Couldn't sleep either? he asked. She shook her head. You know, I think Amelia is right. We're stuck here with no magic and I can't think of anything we can do to get back to our world.
Now that sounds like something I should say, he replied smiling. Great. We're stuck here magicless and now Zel is rubbing off on me! Next I'll start journying to far places by myself, speaking to no one, and earning the reputation of heartless swordswoman.
Surely I'm not that bad! he said chuckling. No, you're worse was her reply. So, beautiful sorcery genius Lina Inverse, what do we do now?
I guess we just play along. She then yawned. I guess I'm tired after all. Hey Zel, thanks for cheering me up.
Thats what friends are for. And with that she got up and left.
Please tell me what you think!!!! Review please!!! I have some very cute ideas for this story, like everyone but Zelgadis gets sick with the chickenpox so he has to play nurse....and another one where they somehow end up on the Jerry Springer show.... Please review and tell me if you want me to go on!!