"Deception"
By: Shi-chan
Rating: PG
Warnings: Xelloss being depressed and just some minor things like that
Disclaimer: *hands you a piece of Steve the cactus, my friend's pet, who exploded into many Chibi Steves when he was hit with a grenade*
Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Wow. . . you guys must really like this fanfiction! :-) Thank you all so much for supporting me up until chapter three! Please continue to do so until I get at least 15 reviews so I can go to chapter four! THANKIES!
Xelloss: Why do you waste your time doing such things?
Shi-chan: It's fun and I like entertaining people!
Xelloss: Really now. . .
Shi-chan: Nani?!
Lina: He said, "Sore wa himitsu desu"
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Once we arrive at the castle, I can see some people eyeing me who are obviously aware of my being a mazoku priest. I pretend not to see them and worry only about trying not to remember what I'm to do to Lina-chan.
I discover the sorceress is quite a well-trained dancer, especially in the waltz. We dance for awhile, oblivious to those watching us, as we are the life of the party, graceful and in tune, even to the prince and his fiancé, whom hosted the celebration. I begin to feel a sense of contention wrapped in Lina's arms, and her in mine, and nearly forget about my mission until I suddenly swear I see Zelas glaring at me.
A while later, Lina busies herself with speaking to the prince and his fiancé who recognize her as the female sorceress of fame. I, on the other hand, take the opportunity to disappear back to Zelas' island and hide off in the shadows.
It simply was not fair that I had to do such a horrendous thing. It was quite obvious that Lina-chan was a vibrant young woman with a lot ahead of her, and she was quite enjoying her life despite all the tragic things that had happened over the years, so why ruin it? Zelas could have someone who still practiced magic, since Lina hadn't in such awhile, but of course not. She *had* to have Inverse Lina. The one person whom I had mind about.
I stop abruptly and open my eyes, shocked at my thought. I was to follow whatever Zelas said, not follow my own intentions. . . Why on earth did I just think such a thing that I minded what happened to Lina? I've got no heart, no emotions, no capability of ever gaining any such things, lest [unless] Zelas should bestow them to me. But, never would my master do anything of the sort. No mazoku would dare ask for feelings, and no master would dare give their mazoku feelings.
A hand suddenly touches my shoulder, and I jump, surprised to no end. "Who's there?!" I demand, turning around abruptly. A mazoku named Shirei stands there, beaming at me. "Well, you've sure angered Zelas. She wants this mission completed ASAP, and here you are, dawdling and dancing with the woman you're to turn into a mazoku."
I wince, and my eyes widen upon hearing what Shirei has said. This whole time, I dare not say what is in store for Lina and suddenly she prances up and says it. Letting my shock get the best of me, I reach out suddenly and slap Shirei across the face. The aqua-haired mazoku stares, stunned at me. "H-how dare you. . .!" She spat at me, raising her hand to cover the whelps on her face. She brushes her hair out of her eyes and glares daggers at me. "You'll pay for that! Your Mistress is already angry enough at you, and I'm going to wait and tell her when she drunken so you'll *really* get it!" She screams, dashing off.
Deciding I probably should have stayed at the ball, I teleport back, directly behind Lina-chan, whose obviously searching for me. "Xelloss? Xelloss, where are you?" She calls. A smile plays at my lips. Lina never was too bright.
"I'm right here. . . koibito." I gently whisper, pulling my arms around her slender waist and leaning my head onto her soft, red hair.
She spins around and smiles, returning my embrace. "I've been looking for you for about ten minutes! There's going to be a finale dance, and Prince Hikari and his fiancé want us to dance it with them. The really took a liking to our partnership on the dance floor, I suppose." I bite my lip, realizing I've taken a step that promotes my lie about loving her, but force a smile aside from that and reply, "That sounds like a lot of fun, Lina-chan."
It's finally time for the last dance, and Hikari and his fiancé lead us out until the song began, then we took on our original partners and waltzed for quite awhile. I believe it was near half an hour, but I lost track when I realized that the song being played was quite abnormally long.
Much to my happiness, or so I believe, the song ended and Lina-chan and I decided to spend the last fifteen minutes of the ball out on the balcony. Even I had to admit, the overview was gorgeous, and it was a perfect night. But. . . in our case, that was not a good thing because it would be an opportunity to kiss Lina and show her affection, like I should, but doing such things breaks my heart. And the worst part of it is, I've not got such a heart to break.
I lead Lina-chan out there, into the wonderfully starry night, and we take a seat on a bench out there. It's rather chilly, and Lina sits in my lap so she doesn't freeze to death. I hold her close to me, unable to decide if it's really to keep her warm, or if these unknown. . . *emotions*. . . are taking over my mind again. In any case, I'm actually finding myself happy to be able to hold her like this.
"Xelloss?" She suddenly asks. I look down into her beautiful fire- colored eyes, ignoring my odd admiration for her eyes. "Hai?" I respond, tightening my grip on her body. Lina-chan looks sad. "You seem rather unhappy with me. . . like you're faking each and every one of your smiles. D-daijobu?" She questions.
I swallow. What am I supposed to do now. . .?
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Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Well, is it any good? Hm?
Audience: Yes, Shi-chan.
Shi-chan: Really? You guys really think so?
Audience: Yes, Shi-chan.
Shi-chan: Are you all idiots?
Audience: Yes, Shi-chan.
Shi-chan: . . .I thought so. . .
By: Shi-chan
Rating: PG
Warnings: Xelloss being depressed and just some minor things like that
Disclaimer: *hands you a piece of Steve the cactus, my friend's pet, who exploded into many Chibi Steves when he was hit with a grenade*
Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Wow. . . you guys must really like this fanfiction! :-) Thank you all so much for supporting me up until chapter three! Please continue to do so until I get at least 15 reviews so I can go to chapter four! THANKIES!
Xelloss: Why do you waste your time doing such things?
Shi-chan: It's fun and I like entertaining people!
Xelloss: Really now. . .
Shi-chan: Nani?!
Lina: He said, "Sore wa himitsu desu"
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Once we arrive at the castle, I can see some people eyeing me who are obviously aware of my being a mazoku priest. I pretend not to see them and worry only about trying not to remember what I'm to do to Lina-chan.
I discover the sorceress is quite a well-trained dancer, especially in the waltz. We dance for awhile, oblivious to those watching us, as we are the life of the party, graceful and in tune, even to the prince and his fiancé, whom hosted the celebration. I begin to feel a sense of contention wrapped in Lina's arms, and her in mine, and nearly forget about my mission until I suddenly swear I see Zelas glaring at me.
A while later, Lina busies herself with speaking to the prince and his fiancé who recognize her as the female sorceress of fame. I, on the other hand, take the opportunity to disappear back to Zelas' island and hide off in the shadows.
It simply was not fair that I had to do such a horrendous thing. It was quite obvious that Lina-chan was a vibrant young woman with a lot ahead of her, and she was quite enjoying her life despite all the tragic things that had happened over the years, so why ruin it? Zelas could have someone who still practiced magic, since Lina hadn't in such awhile, but of course not. She *had* to have Inverse Lina. The one person whom I had mind about.
I stop abruptly and open my eyes, shocked at my thought. I was to follow whatever Zelas said, not follow my own intentions. . . Why on earth did I just think such a thing that I minded what happened to Lina? I've got no heart, no emotions, no capability of ever gaining any such things, lest [unless] Zelas should bestow them to me. But, never would my master do anything of the sort. No mazoku would dare ask for feelings, and no master would dare give their mazoku feelings.
A hand suddenly touches my shoulder, and I jump, surprised to no end. "Who's there?!" I demand, turning around abruptly. A mazoku named Shirei stands there, beaming at me. "Well, you've sure angered Zelas. She wants this mission completed ASAP, and here you are, dawdling and dancing with the woman you're to turn into a mazoku."
I wince, and my eyes widen upon hearing what Shirei has said. This whole time, I dare not say what is in store for Lina and suddenly she prances up and says it. Letting my shock get the best of me, I reach out suddenly and slap Shirei across the face. The aqua-haired mazoku stares, stunned at me. "H-how dare you. . .!" She spat at me, raising her hand to cover the whelps on her face. She brushes her hair out of her eyes and glares daggers at me. "You'll pay for that! Your Mistress is already angry enough at you, and I'm going to wait and tell her when she drunken so you'll *really* get it!" She screams, dashing off.
Deciding I probably should have stayed at the ball, I teleport back, directly behind Lina-chan, whose obviously searching for me. "Xelloss? Xelloss, where are you?" She calls. A smile plays at my lips. Lina never was too bright.
"I'm right here. . . koibito." I gently whisper, pulling my arms around her slender waist and leaning my head onto her soft, red hair.
She spins around and smiles, returning my embrace. "I've been looking for you for about ten minutes! There's going to be a finale dance, and Prince Hikari and his fiancé want us to dance it with them. The really took a liking to our partnership on the dance floor, I suppose." I bite my lip, realizing I've taken a step that promotes my lie about loving her, but force a smile aside from that and reply, "That sounds like a lot of fun, Lina-chan."
It's finally time for the last dance, and Hikari and his fiancé lead us out until the song began, then we took on our original partners and waltzed for quite awhile. I believe it was near half an hour, but I lost track when I realized that the song being played was quite abnormally long.
Much to my happiness, or so I believe, the song ended and Lina-chan and I decided to spend the last fifteen minutes of the ball out on the balcony. Even I had to admit, the overview was gorgeous, and it was a perfect night. But. . . in our case, that was not a good thing because it would be an opportunity to kiss Lina and show her affection, like I should, but doing such things breaks my heart. And the worst part of it is, I've not got such a heart to break.
I lead Lina-chan out there, into the wonderfully starry night, and we take a seat on a bench out there. It's rather chilly, and Lina sits in my lap so she doesn't freeze to death. I hold her close to me, unable to decide if it's really to keep her warm, or if these unknown. . . *emotions*. . . are taking over my mind again. In any case, I'm actually finding myself happy to be able to hold her like this.
"Xelloss?" She suddenly asks. I look down into her beautiful fire- colored eyes, ignoring my odd admiration for her eyes. "Hai?" I respond, tightening my grip on her body. Lina-chan looks sad. "You seem rather unhappy with me. . . like you're faking each and every one of your smiles. D-daijobu?" She questions.
I swallow. What am I supposed to do now. . .?
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Author's Corner!!
Shi-chan: Well, is it any good? Hm?
Audience: Yes, Shi-chan.
Shi-chan: Really? You guys really think so?
Audience: Yes, Shi-chan.
Shi-chan: Are you all idiots?
Audience: Yes, Shi-chan.
Shi-chan: . . .I thought so. . .