"Deception"
By: Shi-chan
Warnings: Fluffiness and Xelloss majorly feeling bad (Aw. . . Poor Xelloss- sama!)
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: See previous chapter, my hands hurt.
Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Hello again! People gave me the amount of reviews I wanted, and they were all certainly good, so I'm writing the second chapter!!
Gourry: I hate all of you whom reviewed. . .
Xelloss: And they probably hate you.
Gourry: Nani?!
Xelloss: Sore was himitsu desu!
Shi-chan: Mya. . . -_-;;
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She's glaring at me, and it's piercing through my skin like millions of daggers. . . It's as though the Dragon Slave or the Ragna Blade just cut straight through me, it's such a hateful stare. I brace myself for whatever she's about to say, when I suddenly hear her wracked with sobs. "Ano. .. daijobu?" I ask quietly, opening both my eyes with the little sincerity which I possess.
Lina-chan looks up at me, and her puffy, tear-stained face, and smiles. She pulls me into a tight embrace, surprising me to no extent, and mutters almost inaudibly, "Next time you do something so stupid, come sooner! Aishiteru, now and forever. . . I missed you so much, Xelloss. . ."
I look up at the sky with a look of great pain on my face, and luckily Lina's face remains buried in my cloak. 'Kisama. . . master. . . Why must I do this?!' I scream in my mind, glaring at the clouds as though they were Zelas. I swallow and force a smile. "Gomen nasai, Lina-chan. I came as soon as I could. . . among my missing you and time of realization, I had to complete the missions my master gave me." I'm lying, and again I feel hurt consume me. Why is this happening?! Mazoku can't feel regret. . .!
We spend the day together, and Lina warms up to me slowly. She's everything I remember and more. Somewhat more mature and developed from the fifteen year-old girl I once knew, she's actually quite political and not near as reckless as formerly. She tells me about what she's been doing, and how much she's missed me, and I can only play the mask of the Xelloss she knows, and is in love with. Kami-sama, how I despise the word love as of the moment Zelas gave this mission to me. Pity for Lina-chan consumes me once more, and I almost feel an urge to cry. But for a Mazoku to consider shedding tears would be so much more than pathetic, but perhaps treason.
"Would you like to stop and get something to eat?" I ask her, wanting to pause for at least awhile. I hope this torture ends soon. . . Lina nods enthusiastically, a wide grin plastered upon her face, and I actually truly smile. Her appetite is eternally endless, as always.
We go find a nice restaurant, and I pay for Lina-chan's large meal, and my somewhat small burger and fries. A little too quickly, however, it is time to go. A bit reluctantly, Lina tells me it's time for her to go home because her sister, Luna, is coming to her house, but she promises to see me tomorrow. I nod, forcing that playful smile I used to have, and turn to leave, when she grabs my arm. "Matte. . ." She whispers blushing. I spin back around to find Lina-chan's face but inches from mine, her blood-red eyes staring straight at me. She stands like this in front of me for a moment, and I do the same, as I can think of nothing else to do.
She suddenly leans up and plants a butterfly kiss on my lips. "Ja. See you later, koi." She says, winking at me and running off. I stand bewildered in the street for awhile and then I grit my teeth, feeling anger take me over.
"Doushite. . . why must I do this, Zelas?! Why is it necessary to have *Lina-chan* of all people. . .? And why must I be the one to do this to her. . .?" I have so many questions, and I know Zelas heard them all. She's most likely been monitoring me all day. Should I ask her to her face she'll glare angrily at me and reply, "Sore wa himitsu desu." And tell me to simply do it or suffer the consequences.
"Did you enjoy yourself today, Xelloss?" My master asks me, smirking as I enter her little lair. I stare at the floor, both my violet eyes open. "I know I'm to obey you, and I'm aware I tricked Lina before, but I'll still never enjoy playing with her feelings and doing *this* to her." I mutter, nearly inaudible to Zelas. She narrows her eyes at me in disgust. "So someone's going soft on me, ne? Well, quit it, Xelloss. I don't want to have to mark you a traitor because you're my top Priest. Stop believing you've *actually* got feelings for this shoujo, and get it over with. The sooner it's done, the sooner this little time you've maimed a nightmare will end." I can do nothing but bow and leave the room.
The next day, as I walk down the street of Mikiyuu, I feel two slender arms wrap around my waist, and suddenly sense the heavy presence of the fiery girl behind me. I play happy to see her, and offer to take her to a dance at a nearby castle. I want to spend some time trying to be happy with her before the time comes I must truly carry out my duty. How I dread for such a time to come. . .
She agrees, but we must first go select a dress for her. We decide she should get something red to go with her yellow, orange, and red jewelry, and her fire-colored hair. When we reach a dress shop, I discover the true meaning of boredom whilst [while] she and the shopkeeper were attempting to find the perfect gown for her evening attire. After going through near thirty dresses, they choose upon one with a crimson choker in which came down into the actual dress, as it was sleeveless, and there was a small slit to show some of her collarbone area. Down at the waist there was a jeweled ribbon serving as a belt to hold her figure and it came down into a tight, perfectly shaped skirt at the legs, barely revealing her jeweled high heeled shoes.
I really smile, opening my eyes to show that I truly think she looks radiant. "You're very. . ."-I pause as I'm at a loss for words-"Kawaii, Lina-chan." I finish, staring in awe. Lina blushes and the shopkeeper smiles, obviously proud she helped choose the dress. "You're a quite lucky couple," She tells us, "Today is the final day of that gown being on sale for a mere sixty thousand yen."
I wince because she has called us a couple, but don't say anything, and simply hand her the money for Lina-chan's dress. "Shall we go now?" I ask. Lina looks alarmed. "Y-you didn't have you pay for this! That's still pretty expensive and I've got the money to pay for it. . ." She trails off, feeling quite guilty. I shrug and say, "A mazoku has no use for money, Lina- chan! 'Tis fine." The shopkeeper now looks alarmed upon hearing that I am a mazoku, and begins to tremble, most likely fearing for her life. I ignore her, trying to show that she's no reason to be scared, but it doesn't work so I block her out completely. "Now then, let's be off before we've wasted our whole night here." I announce, taking her arm and leading her to the door.
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Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Wow. . . That's a lot of typing! ^.^ Be sure to give me at least 5 new reviews (which means I want 10 total so far) or I won't continue! Someone asked me what I want to have a good review. That's easy! What you think of, positively, and why I should continue it. I LOVE getting reviews, and honestly read each and every one! I even havea review alert e-mailed to me! :-) Ja!
By: Shi-chan
Warnings: Fluffiness and Xelloss majorly feeling bad (Aw. . . Poor Xelloss- sama!)
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: See previous chapter, my hands hurt.
Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Hello again! People gave me the amount of reviews I wanted, and they were all certainly good, so I'm writing the second chapter!!
Gourry: I hate all of you whom reviewed. . .
Xelloss: And they probably hate you.
Gourry: Nani?!
Xelloss: Sore was himitsu desu!
Shi-chan: Mya. . . -_-;;
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She's glaring at me, and it's piercing through my skin like millions of daggers. . . It's as though the Dragon Slave or the Ragna Blade just cut straight through me, it's such a hateful stare. I brace myself for whatever she's about to say, when I suddenly hear her wracked with sobs. "Ano. .. daijobu?" I ask quietly, opening both my eyes with the little sincerity which I possess.
Lina-chan looks up at me, and her puffy, tear-stained face, and smiles. She pulls me into a tight embrace, surprising me to no extent, and mutters almost inaudibly, "Next time you do something so stupid, come sooner! Aishiteru, now and forever. . . I missed you so much, Xelloss. . ."
I look up at the sky with a look of great pain on my face, and luckily Lina's face remains buried in my cloak. 'Kisama. . . master. . . Why must I do this?!' I scream in my mind, glaring at the clouds as though they were Zelas. I swallow and force a smile. "Gomen nasai, Lina-chan. I came as soon as I could. . . among my missing you and time of realization, I had to complete the missions my master gave me." I'm lying, and again I feel hurt consume me. Why is this happening?! Mazoku can't feel regret. . .!
We spend the day together, and Lina warms up to me slowly. She's everything I remember and more. Somewhat more mature and developed from the fifteen year-old girl I once knew, she's actually quite political and not near as reckless as formerly. She tells me about what she's been doing, and how much she's missed me, and I can only play the mask of the Xelloss she knows, and is in love with. Kami-sama, how I despise the word love as of the moment Zelas gave this mission to me. Pity for Lina-chan consumes me once more, and I almost feel an urge to cry. But for a Mazoku to consider shedding tears would be so much more than pathetic, but perhaps treason.
"Would you like to stop and get something to eat?" I ask her, wanting to pause for at least awhile. I hope this torture ends soon. . . Lina nods enthusiastically, a wide grin plastered upon her face, and I actually truly smile. Her appetite is eternally endless, as always.
We go find a nice restaurant, and I pay for Lina-chan's large meal, and my somewhat small burger and fries. A little too quickly, however, it is time to go. A bit reluctantly, Lina tells me it's time for her to go home because her sister, Luna, is coming to her house, but she promises to see me tomorrow. I nod, forcing that playful smile I used to have, and turn to leave, when she grabs my arm. "Matte. . ." She whispers blushing. I spin back around to find Lina-chan's face but inches from mine, her blood-red eyes staring straight at me. She stands like this in front of me for a moment, and I do the same, as I can think of nothing else to do.
She suddenly leans up and plants a butterfly kiss on my lips. "Ja. See you later, koi." She says, winking at me and running off. I stand bewildered in the street for awhile and then I grit my teeth, feeling anger take me over.
"Doushite. . . why must I do this, Zelas?! Why is it necessary to have *Lina-chan* of all people. . .? And why must I be the one to do this to her. . .?" I have so many questions, and I know Zelas heard them all. She's most likely been monitoring me all day. Should I ask her to her face she'll glare angrily at me and reply, "Sore wa himitsu desu." And tell me to simply do it or suffer the consequences.
"Did you enjoy yourself today, Xelloss?" My master asks me, smirking as I enter her little lair. I stare at the floor, both my violet eyes open. "I know I'm to obey you, and I'm aware I tricked Lina before, but I'll still never enjoy playing with her feelings and doing *this* to her." I mutter, nearly inaudible to Zelas. She narrows her eyes at me in disgust. "So someone's going soft on me, ne? Well, quit it, Xelloss. I don't want to have to mark you a traitor because you're my top Priest. Stop believing you've *actually* got feelings for this shoujo, and get it over with. The sooner it's done, the sooner this little time you've maimed a nightmare will end." I can do nothing but bow and leave the room.
The next day, as I walk down the street of Mikiyuu, I feel two slender arms wrap around my waist, and suddenly sense the heavy presence of the fiery girl behind me. I play happy to see her, and offer to take her to a dance at a nearby castle. I want to spend some time trying to be happy with her before the time comes I must truly carry out my duty. How I dread for such a time to come. . .
She agrees, but we must first go select a dress for her. We decide she should get something red to go with her yellow, orange, and red jewelry, and her fire-colored hair. When we reach a dress shop, I discover the true meaning of boredom whilst [while] she and the shopkeeper were attempting to find the perfect gown for her evening attire. After going through near thirty dresses, they choose upon one with a crimson choker in which came down into the actual dress, as it was sleeveless, and there was a small slit to show some of her collarbone area. Down at the waist there was a jeweled ribbon serving as a belt to hold her figure and it came down into a tight, perfectly shaped skirt at the legs, barely revealing her jeweled high heeled shoes.
I really smile, opening my eyes to show that I truly think she looks radiant. "You're very. . ."-I pause as I'm at a loss for words-"Kawaii, Lina-chan." I finish, staring in awe. Lina blushes and the shopkeeper smiles, obviously proud she helped choose the dress. "You're a quite lucky couple," She tells us, "Today is the final day of that gown being on sale for a mere sixty thousand yen."
I wince because she has called us a couple, but don't say anything, and simply hand her the money for Lina-chan's dress. "Shall we go now?" I ask. Lina looks alarmed. "Y-you didn't have you pay for this! That's still pretty expensive and I've got the money to pay for it. . ." She trails off, feeling quite guilty. I shrug and say, "A mazoku has no use for money, Lina- chan! 'Tis fine." The shopkeeper now looks alarmed upon hearing that I am a mazoku, and begins to tremble, most likely fearing for her life. I ignore her, trying to show that she's no reason to be scared, but it doesn't work so I block her out completely. "Now then, let's be off before we've wasted our whole night here." I announce, taking her arm and leading her to the door.
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Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Wow. . . That's a lot of typing! ^.^ Be sure to give me at least 5 new reviews (which means I want 10 total so far) or I won't continue! Someone asked me what I want to have a good review. That's easy! What you think of, positively, and why I should continue it. I LOVE getting reviews, and honestly read each and every one! I even havea review alert e-mailed to me! :-) Ja!