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Chap 6

Gourry's First Date! Who's tagging along with who?


It was a normal day for Gourry at work. He loved working at a fast food place where he could eat every other burger that he cooked. And he never got tired of burgers! He also liked the fries, but he never got them out of the fryer. Not since that incident on his first day of work....who knew that grease was hot? And recently, his manager Stacy had been giving him a lot of extra breaks. He thought she was very nice. Hey, Gourry! she called, breaking him out of his reverie.

Want to take a lunch break right now? He smiled at her and said, Sure, just let me make some burgers for my break. She rolled her eyes. Don't you ever get tired of hamburgers? He thought for a second, then said,

A few minutes later, they were sitting at a table, Gourry happily eating his hamburgers and Stacy smiling at him. All of a sudden, Stacy just started giggling. Gourry looked confused and asked her what was so funny. She blushed and said, Gourry shrugged and continued eating. Once he finished, Stacy blushed again and cleared her throat. Hey, are you busy tonight? she asked. Gourry thought for a second before saying no. Still blushing, Stacy asked, Would you like to go out on a date? Gourry blinked, not sure what a date was. Um, sure! he said. Stacy squealed with delight and then set up a date to the movies. She decided that she would pick him up from his apartment at 8pm.

Once Gourry got back to the apartment, he found Lina making dinner. She had long since given up on the stove and had a bunch of microwave dinners out. Hey Lina?

What is it now?

Do you know what a date is?

A what?

A date! he yelled over the sound of the microwave, which had unfortunately just shut off as he yelled. Lina massaged her ears as she said, Nope, can't help you. Gourry looked disappointed. Lina asked. Because I'm going on one with my manager Stacy. We're going to the movies. Lina perked up. Hey, that sounds like fun! I want to come! Gourry smiled and said, Hey, I bet Stacy won't mind. She's really nice! Lina groaned. Next thing you'll tell me is that she's a good cook...

Stacy walked up the stairs happy and whistling a popular tune. She got to the apartment and knocked on the door, and blushed when Gourry answered. You look hot, he said (to which she blushed even more), want to come in and get some water? She turned beet red when she realized that he was being literal. Just then, Lina popped up and introduced herself. Gourry said, It is alright if she comes along, isn't it? Stacy was shocked. Then she remembered that he was foreign and that they may do things differently in...well...wherever he was from. Um...I guess... she said hesitantly. Lina answered.

Soon enough, they were all on their way to the theater, Stacy leading. She was beginning to feel like a proverbial 3rd wheel as Lina and Gourry talked about things like some freaky hellmaster whose name sounded like Febreeze, a sword that lit up or something, and a race of monsters. Gee, they really aren't from around here. That or they watch too many cartoons, which wouldn't surprise me knowing Gourry, Stacy thought to herself. They were talking about the sword again when Stacy piped up, Hey, have either of you seen the new Star Wars movie? They have lightsabers in them that sound kind of like this sword you keep mentioning.

Light say-bur? Gourry repeated slowly.

Lina looked at Stacy greedily. So you say a lightsaber is like Gourry's Sword of Light? When Stacy nodded, Lina asked, So, can we get one here in New York? Stacy looked confused and said, I think they have some at the toy store... and before she could finish her sentence, the two of them had left her in the dust as they rushed off to the toy store. Humph, I guess that's gratitude for ya... she said.

Lina and Gourry rushed into the store and attacked the sales clerk. WE NEED A LIGHTSABER!! they said in unison. Aisle 3 the sales clerk said dazed.

They got to the aisle and plowed through the toys until they finally found what they were looking for. I got it!! Gourry exclaimed, holding the toy lightsaber up. The blade wasn't extended (it was sealed in the hilt) so all they could see was the hilt. Well, call forth it's power, Lina said.

Gourry asked scratching his head.

How should I know? Call it like you called the Sword of Light.

Gourry thought for a second.

Well, what are you waiting for?

How did I call my Sword of Light? he asked. Lina facefaulted. Light come forth, she said from the ground. Gourry's face lit up. Oh yeah! Light come forth! he commanded.

Nothing happened.

Umm, light come forth? Still nothing. Come out come out wherever you are? Not even a flicker came from the hilt. Lina grabbed it and started shaking it. Come out here you stupid light!! While Lina shook it and tried more incantations, Gourry said, Why don't we go see how they do it in the movie Stacy talked about? Lina was out the door in a heartbeat. Hey Lina, wait for me!! Gourry yelled after her.

Stacy, meanwhile, had decided to go see Star Wars Episode II to make up for her failed date. The previews were just ending when two figures walked in under a pile of popcorn. Don't sit next to me, don't sit next to me Stacy though. And of course, they sat right next to her. Hey Stacy! the person said from under the popcorn. Stacy asked, and smiled when Gourry peeked out from behind the popcorn. Someone behind them said, Shh, the movie's starting!

Once the movie was over, Lina and Gourry were as frustrated as ever. Why won't our work like theirs? Lina whined. Because it's taped shut, Stacy said, and took the lighsaber from Lina, peeled the wrapping off of it and handed it to Gourry. He just looked at it, so Stacy grabbed his hand and jerked it so that the lightsaber extended. Ooooh! Neat! Gourry said, while Lina face faulted.
Thats it? Thats a lightsaber?
Well, it is just a toy. Stacy said.
How do we get one's like in the movie? Gourry asked, still inthralled with his fake lightsaber. Those aren't real silly! They're just special effects.

Lina just groaned from the floor.

Soon, they were all out of the theater and back to the Slayer's apartment. Lina stormed inside while Gourry said goodbye to Stacy. Hey, thanks for the date, was all he said as he walked inside, proudly wielding his new toy. Stacy blinked back a few tears, then decided he wasn't worth crying over, men were all pigs, and she was alone in the world. She went home to go immerse herself in chocolate and watch chick flicks all night.


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