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The Black Slayer
The First Fights
Jessica
dilly_freak7_7@hotmail.com
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Dilandau had been about to slap me when someone else's hand grabbed his and stopped it.
Now, now, Dilandau, we musn't scare our guest' *This guy was creepier than even Dilandau.* He was really tall, he had blue spiky hair, and the hand that he grabbed Dilandau's with was a metal one. He was wearing a long black cloak that reached all the way down to his feet. *If anyone could scare me, it'd be him.*
Please change into something more appropriate. I will come back in ten minutes to take you to meet the emperor. Come on Dilandau, let's leave her alone' He took Dilandau's arm and pulled him out of the room, all the while Dilandau looking furious.
I decided to change just my shirt, because it was sleeveless. So I put on a black one that reached down to my elbows. I thought that was good enough. I waited, reading, for the freaky guy to come and get me.
Are you ready to go?' I hadn't realized he had come into the room. I almost jumped.
Yes. Can we go now? I was getting very bored'
Follow me.' he said.
So we walked to a large room with a big screen in it that was dark except for a white line in the middle. Dilandau was waiting and looking annoyed as usual. *Great. I haven't done anything and he's already mad at me.*
Folken went to a...... thing in the middle of the room and pressed a button or something. Almost imediately, the screen showed static and started popping and fizzing. I got into a corner of the room so I'd be as far away from everything as possible.
On the screen some old guy popped up and I felt like I was gonna puke! I mean this guy was ugly! Anyway, I looked over at Dilandau and much to my surprise he was on his knees with his nose to the floor! I tried to stop but I couldn't help myself. I burst out laughing. Soon enough I was doubled over and clutching my sides. I heard someone clear their throat so I stopped. I still had tears in my eyes though.
I am Emperor Dornkirk' said the screen.
Obvious' I replied.
Why is that?' asked Folken.
Cuz. Who else would mister High-and-mighty over here bow down to?'
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Dilandau looking very mad indeed. *Score!*
Is your name Jessica?' the screen was looking impatient.
Ya.'
We have called you here to help us defeat Hitomi and the Dragon, her protector.'
How can I help, I mean, I'm not very special' I said after a couple of seconds.
We are not sure, but our machines tell us that you are indeed special in some way. We will find out how very shortly. Folken, arrange a fight between one of the Slayers and this girl. If she fights Dilandau, I'm afraid she probably won't survive. We shall see why our sorcerers summoned her.' The screen went blank.
Hey! That's not fair! I don't know how to fight. If you want me to help you'd better not kill me first. I'm not much help dead.'
Dilandau walked up and took my arm.
Nobody cares about little girls around here' he practically snarled.
*I hate it when he calls me that! I hate that everyone here thinks I'm a little girl! I hate that freak on the screen, Emperor Dumb Ass or something! If I could get my hands on a sword, I'd kill everyone I could until someone, which would probably be Dilandau, brought me down.*
I pulled my arm out of his hand.
Don't touch me!' I screamed. If you touch my again I swear, I will rip your head off with my bear hands!' They'd better be careful, I thought, I was pissed again.
Dilandau looked startled that I had escaped his grasp. Then he looked mad very quickly.
You actually think that you can beat me.....' he burst out laughing. At me. Big mistake.
I do think I can kick your ass. I'd rather die than help you.'
Don't talk to me that way, I might just get angry' he said dangerously as he pulled out his sword.
I don't care! Bring it on!' I yelled.
This is gonna be fun!' He muttered.
He charged and I jumped out of the way easily. What was really weird is that the whole fighting thing felt so right, like I was meant to do it. When I was out of his way, I dropped down and kicked out with my legs and hit his knees, always the first to go. I must have misjudged my strength because I kicked so hard that he actually fell over! When he was down, he landed on his back, I was there in a flash! I put my knee on his neck and pushed down. He couldn't breathe.
Never get me mad' I hissed. I wasn't even breathing hard.
*gag* said Dilandau. So I eased up the pressure. Not before grabbing his sword. I switched so fast I hardly knew what I was doing. It was instinct or something.
..............'said Dilandau.
In case you were wondering, I just kicked your ass in about one second. I can see why your little sorcerers brought me to this freaking planet. Don't screw with me again, or you'll end up hurt.' I finally let him up and tossed back his sword. Of course he was still looking like the retard of the world, so he didn't catch it. I actually noticed Folken for once, and he was looking pretty happy about things. Their little Emperor would be ecstatic.
Come with me' said Folken.
So I followed him to what I hoped would be more guys to take my anger out on, but he just took me to my room.
A Slayer will get you in the morning to take you to breakfast.' And he left.
I was really tired, cuz the kind of anger I go through is very tiring. So I plopped onto the bed and fell instantly asleep.
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I woke up at six thirty, by my clock, but why I don't know. I never wake up early. At seven some sort of alarm went off through the whole vione and at about seven fifteen, Dalet came and took me to breakfast.
For some reason, I was sitting on Dilandau's right instead of three seats down. Guess word of the take-down had spread. It couldn't be called a fight because he hadn't done anything. I smiled to myself. At least I wouldn't have to take anymore shit from anyone.
Breakfast was the typical army gruel, and I wasn't too happy, even though I never ate it that often. Predictably, Dilandau got the largest portion, while the rest of the Slayers got pretty small servings.
After breakfast was training, so everyone, me included, flocked to a good sized room, and Guimel handed me a sword not looking too happy. I was getting angry again. Everyone picked someone to fight with and lucky me, I was the only one without a partner. The only other Slayer left was Miguel.
Dilandau-sama, do I have to fight Jessica? I mean, I don't want her to get hurt' said Miguel. That made me even madder.
Dilandau grinned evilly cuz he knew what was in store and answered, 'Yes, you do. I want to see how good she is with a sword.'
Miguel reluctantly walked up and slowly pulled out his sword. While he did, I pulled out mine and tested the weight. It was too heavy for me, but that meant I would move slower and actually give him a chance. I didn't really get into a fighting position because I didn't know much about fighting. Miguel just stood there like he wanted me to do something.
Well?' I said.
Ladies first' he grinned.
Your funeral.'
I charged a bit slow and gave him time to block, to see how good he was. I didn't even notice that all the other fighting had stopped, so the Slayers could see how good I was. Miguel looked like he thought he was actually going to win. It was my turn to grin. This time I let him charge, and I blocked it easily. I attacked a little harder than before and he had a little trouble blocking. I decided to make him pay for underestimating me. So I attacked and cut his right shoulder. He attacked with more strength, and I ducked at the last second and shot to his back and put the blade to his neck.
Don't want me to get hurt huh?' I said, taunting him. I let him go and stared defiantly at the others. Does anyone else here think they can beat me?' I challenged. Dalet stepped up.
I charged and he blocked, with difficulty, then I attacked and he put up his sword to stop it, but the tip of the sword stopped half an inch away from his eye. The whole fight has lasted about half a second.
To my surprise the next person to step up was Dilandau. I was a bit worried about him, because I had gotten a lucky shot last time, and that was without a sword. I had just started learning to use it. I didn't think I would get lucky.
Let's see if you got any better or worse' he smiled. I grimaced and he smiled wider. I took a deep breath to calm my nerves and took my fighting stance as he took his.
He charged and I jumped out of the way and attacked from behind him, but he was fast enough to stop it. Now I had a feel for his speed and his strength, but I didn't think he was trying too hard. I attacked, he blocked, he attacked I blocked, and so on for about ten minutes. I was getting tired. He attacked and I blocked, not putting forward all my effort until I had to put a foot back, then I really pressed. Then I dropped so suddenly that he fell forward, so I rolled to my back, put a foot on his chest and flipped him over my head. I jumped up and charged just as he was getting up and he barely had time to block. Our swords locked and I kept pushing with the surge of strength I felt and got him to a wall. He looked suprised at how hard I hit him against it.
You're stronger than I thought' he said.
Well you're in for a big surprise' I grinned.
He pushed me back and I tripped! I hadn't realized he had put his foot behind mine. He flung himself down as I got up and pushed me back onto the floor. Then he pulled out is dagger and put it up to my neck. Somehow my sword had clattered through the line of slayers.
Crap' I muttered.
Don't' ever underestimate me' He didn't seem too happy that I had lasted so long. He got up and finally noticed the long slash on his chest that I didn't even know I had given him. Along with one other small cut on his arm, it was pretty shallow, so that meant he had blocked but I had gotten through. He looked infuriated and stormed out of the training room. Then I felt something trickle down my arm. *Sweat? No way.* There was a rather deep cut down my arm, about six inches long and two deep. *No wonder he had won!* I thought. The blood had started dripping onto my sword by now. *Terrific. And it's on my sword arm. Great.* I made my way out of the room, hoping nobody would notice my arm, thinking someone probably would. Nobody did. So I walked out half relieved, half mad. Just my luck Dilandau was just outside the door.
Oh, agh' I said. My arm was really starting to hurt, but I wasn't gonna let him know.
What? Scared that I might not let you off so easy next time?' he mocked.
I glared at him.
No.' Was all I said. I had my hurt arm turned away from him so he couldn't see it. I was getting dizzy. By now the blood was dripping to the floor. He noticed.
Your arm...' was all I heard before everything slid out of focus. I dropped my sword and grabbed my arm right before I lost my balance and dropped to one knee. I forced my eyes to focus and tried to stand. That didn't work for too long. My legs felt like jello and I dropped back to the floor. I closed my eyes to ease the pain of the light. I felt him pick me up much to my disgust. My head rolled around too much and I blacked out. I was just glad I hadn't lost my breakfast.
well? whadya think? oi, *'s denote thoughts! I BEAT DIL!!!! flames accepted with smiles ^^ dilly_freak7_7@hotmail.com
-Lil Pyro
