Author's Note's:
Before you go on any further, I have to tell you that this fic is yuri. (girl/girl)
Yes, it has been almost 2 days since the disappearance of Lina & Amelia. Almost everyone in Saillune was in a midst of confusion. Did the princess get married ? No ? What happened ?
They have drawn up their own conclusion. Maybe she doesn't want to marry that chimera ? It's no wonder. Maybe she is in love with that other guy ? What other guy ? Maybe it was just a plot from enemy kingdoms ? Yes, that is possible. Maybe Lina Inverse kidnapped her and asks for a hefty ransom ? That famous Lina is a bandit after all.
It is those who attend the wedding ceremony who knows what really happened.
Princess Amelia of Saillune was finally getting married. To the one she had loved for quite some time. Or so everybody thought. When Amelia was walking down the aisle towards her groom, she looked nervous. After the groom said, "I do." , it was Amelia's turn. She was quiet for a while. Suddenly, just before Amelia opened her mouth, Lina grabbed her and both of them ran out the doors. Gourry's eyes were wide-open, Zelgadiss's mouth hang open. Filia and Sylphiel fainted. Marchina and Zangulus gasped.
"What happened ?!" Filia said while trying to grab hold of Valgarv. Filia and Sylphiel were awakened using smelling salts.
"I think they.. Lina san and Amelia san.." Sylphiel replied. She was holding her damp handkerchief on her forehead to cool herself down.
"Amelia ran out from her own wedding !" Marchina cried out. "It was supposed to be the happiest day of her life !" Zangulus had to hold Marchina in case she collapsed at any time.
"Yes, I do remember her saying that she wanted to be a bride once," Sylphiel added.
"I can't believe this !" Filia sighed and shook her head. "Poor Zelgadiss san,"
"and Gourry sama," Sylphiel added. "Although I should be quite glad this happened, but Gourry sama looked unhappy,"
"It unbelievable. I'm still shocked," Marchina uttered. "I thought that Zelgadiss san was Amelia's one true-"
"That's in the past now," Zangulus interrupted the ladies. "I do not approve of what they did, but it is their own problem."
Two days and one night have passed. It's a full moon tonight. The gust of wind blows softly in the darkness of the night. The wooden sign of the inn sways to the left, right, left, right as the wind blows. Inside the inn, the bar was empty except for the bartender who is cleaning the tables, getting ready to close the bar up.
Outside the inn, stood two figures side by side. God knows how long they have been standing there. (I guess not that long). Both of them are staring at the inn. One is of average height and one a little shorter. One is standing straight and one is standing stiffly. One with flaming red hair and one with a black bob. It is for certain that they are both, the missing Lina Inverse and Amelia Saillune.
"So.." Lina says.
"So.." Amelia echoes.
"Are you ready ?" Lina asks, still looking straight ahead.
"Yes," Amelia replies softly.
"Are you sure ?" Lina asks for conformation. Amelia didn't say a word. "Because.. we don't have to do this tonight," Lina says as she turns her head sideways to look at Amelia. Amelia didn't reply. Instead, she takes Lina's hand gently and squeezes it tight. Then she looks up and smiles at Lina. Lina can feel her heart flutters a little.
"Let's go,"
knock , knock
Someone is knocking softly on the door but loud enough so that whoever is staying in that room will hear it. He had stayed up this late, and is still thinking about that day.
'I wonder who is up this late ?' Gourry wonders. He gets out from his bed and puts on his shirt. With a sigh he reaches the doorknob and opens the door.
"Lina ?!"
The little red sorceress looks a little nervous and (dare Gourry say it ?) as if she is scared of Gourry. They both faced each other. Gourry glances down at Lina and for once he did not even think to say anything about Lina's chest size. After 2 days of not seeing Lina, his best friend, you'd think that Gourry would hug her or say something idiotic as usual.
But Gourry is silent.
"Gourry.." Lina trails off. She doesn't really know how to say it next.
"What ? No comments about me today ? No, I miss you ?" Lina smiles, trying to lighten up the mood. Gourry sighs and he tilts his head.
"You really made me worried," Gourry replies softly. Lina feels a pang of hurt in her chest.
"I'm sorry," she apologizes. "But I can explain," Lina continues.
"No, I do not want to hear any explanation,"
"But-"
"Once again you did not care about my feelings," Gourry mumbles as he runs his fingers through his hair.
There goes that pang again in her chest. A sign of guilt.
"I know. I feel bad about that. It's just that I-"
"Not only that, you did not care about Zelgadiss' and Phil san's feelings. You've gone too far." Gourry utters. "And yes, bring Amelia with you too," he continues as he folds his arms across his chest. There is a hint of anger in his voice. Lina clenches her fist in guilt and annoyance.
"I know that. Don't you think I know that," Lina snaps at him. "I told you-"
"Did you come back just to apologize ?" He interrupts.
"No, I mean yes, I mean both." Lina answers awkwardly. He sounds angry. Even I am scared.
"I came back because I missed all of you," Lina looks down, feeling slightly embarrassed. "You all need to know," She and Gourry stares at each other again. Gourry sighs. He reaches out for Lina's fringe and combs it behind her ear.
"Gourry,"
"Where is Amelia anyway ?" Gourry asks as he looks from left to right of the corridor outside his room.
"She is doing the same thing as I am doing now," Lina answers softly. "I- We want to tell you and Zel together. If.. if you would just come down and we all sit down and talk about this-"
"What is there to talk about ? You love Amelia and that is that," Gourry says abruptly. "I completely understand. I'm just upset that you did not tell me," Gourry finishes his sentence.
"I.. I was confused ! But I'm not now," Lina says out loud. "Do you know how scary it is to tell someone that you love them ?"
"I know the feeling,"
"Huh?"
"Nothing," Gourry mumbles. He lets out a long sigh. "Well, I can't stay angry at you for long," Gourry says and he winks at her. Lina grins in relief.
"Thank you," Lina gives him a big smile. "Want to grab something to eat ?"
"The bar is closed, Lina," Gourry points out. Lina grumbles. "By the way.." he trails off. Lina looks at him.
"Don't you run off again," Gourry warns her.
"Yeah, yeah," Lina made a face.
"I'm still your guardian,"
Lina mumbled a hmm..
"Gourry, I think Amelia and Zel are already downstairs. Do you want to talk about this ?" Lina asks.
"Nope. It'll just gives me the headache. I'll just go to bed and see Amelia tomorrow," Gourry rubs his head.
"I really am sorry,"
"Don't be because you and Amelia are together," Gourry replies.
"You know what? This may be one conversation where you do not mutter any idiotic things," Lina teases him. Gourry nods thoughtfully.
"It is surprising I did not say a single word about your tattered hair, your skinny figure and yes, your flat chest," Gourry says, thinking he is really thoughtful this time.
"WHAT?! MY FLAT CHEST ?!"
"Let's just hope that you'll get some tips from Amelia," Gourry suggests. Unnoticed to Gourry, a flaming sorceress is right in front of him.
"FIREBALL !"