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The Black Slayer
More Surprises
Jessica
dilly_freak7_7@hotmail.com
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I woke up about four hours later and I was laying on a hospital type bed in a very dull room with a lot of machines and instruments. My first thought was why I am i here?' Then I remembered the fight and my hand flew to my arm. It was heavily bandaged and there was a thin line of blood showing through where the worst of the cut was. That was freaky. Someone had cut the sleeve off my shirt and so I was still in my clothes but some of the top of the sleeve was bloody. Then this weird sort of dull throb came from my arm, just above the gash. As I stared, a tattoo appeared. a jet black dragon with red wings clutching a silver sword. Huh.

Viole was sleeping in a chair near the door. I guessed that I had woken up early than expected. I sat up and my head started spinning. I got up and walked as quietly as I could to the door. I was in a hall I didn't recognize. I decided right was the best way to go and started walking. I came to a door that looked a lot like mine so I opened it. I it was not my room. It was Dilandau's.

I groaned before I had to lean against the door frame. My legs weren't gonna hold me much longer. Dilandau was sitting in a chair in the middle of the room and was sharpening a little dagger he had. He was wearing a red tank top and tight black pants. *He's hot* I thought. He looked suprised when he saw me and got up and walked over before realizing I was in his room.

What are you doing here?' he asked.
I thought this was my room' I answered.
Well it's not so get out.' He pushed me back from the door and I almost lost my balance before I hit the other side of the hall. It was all my legs could take so I slid down and sat on the floor.

You women are so weak.' I felt a rush of adrenaline at his words from my anger. This blocked out my pain so I stood up before he could reach down and pick me up.

I'm only a women because I'm too good to be a man' I almost whispered in my fiercest voice. I turned to walk away but before I had taken two steps he had grabbed my bad arm just below the cut and I had to hide a wince of pain.

You take that back!' he snarled.
No' I said simply. He squeezed harder and I had to bite back a scream. He dragged me very forcefully into the room. When I was in he shut the door with his free hand and then let me go. I didn't try to run knowing he would catch me. Eventually.

What he did next almost suprised me. He pulled back the blanket at the foot of his bed to reveal a sword, longer but lighter than his, and a set of armor that looked suspiciously like the Slayer's armor. It had black shoulder guards instead of red like Dilandau's or blue like the Slayer's. Why I have no idea. Dilandau stood there looking at me for some reason.

What?' I asked.
Welcome to the Slayers' was all he said.
Why? I mean, I know I beat some of the Slayers, but why is that a reason to join?' I didn't know if it was smart to do this or not.
Because, you almost beat me in a fight and you beat every other slayer, so that means you're on the same level as me. But I wouldn't let them give you a red uniform like mine. Training is everyday in the morning and again in the afternoon. Rest time for an hour between lunch and afternoon training. Wake up at seven, be in the hall for breakfast by seven thirty. One of the Slayers will show you around. That's all, so take your sword and uniform and get out.'

I was shocked. Same level as him? Whoa.' That was a surprise. I knew I was good, but that good? Then I came back to my senses. Which were shaky at the moment.

You expect me to fight in this condition? You must be crazy. Wait, I forgot. You are crazy. And by the way, you have to treat me like an equal now, playboy, so no more kicking around.' That had done it. He was mad. He slapped me so hard that I had to take a step back.

I already told never to touch me again!' I screamed. Now I was mad. And if you can recall, that's not good. I lunged for my sword and flung the sheath off as I charged Dilandau. He had his sword out in a flash! He blocked my charge, and remembering my wound, let go of the sword with one hand and hit the wound with it. That's all it took to drain my strength. I had to use it all to hold back my scream of rage and pain. He seemed disappointed that I hadn't shown any sign of pain aside from a wince. I kept my sword up despite my pain, but Dilandau pushed me up against a wall. Now he smiled evilly.

I like to see you in pain. It makes me feel so....superior.' He drawled as he put his face about an inch from mine. Just before he could move further, someone opened the door. I never thought I'd be happier to see Folken.
Dilandau, I need to speak with you' he said.
What?' Dilandau spat rudely.
Alone' Folken answered, nodding at me.
Aw come on, it's not like she can do anything. She is just a little girl after all' he sneered.
You bitch!' I screamed before slapping him so hard I drew blood. I ran right past Dilandau and Folken and out the door. I went right and it didn't take long to find my room. I stomped in and slammed the door so hard that a few things rolled off the dresser in my room.

*I hate him! I just wish I could fly away! I hate this place so much it's not even funny!* Suddenly I heard this weird popping sound in my back, like my bones were shifting. Then the worst pain ever! It was so sudden that I couldn't control the scream that tore from my throat. My legs gave way and I sank to the cold floor on my knees. It felt like something was splitting the skin of my back and slicing through my shirt! Then something exploded from back and I saw blood red feathers and the remnants of my shirt float to the floor. I stared in confusion as a feather landed on my wound and started to glow. Then all pain left the cut. It was healed. I looked in the mirror and did a double take before my jaw dropped in disbelief at what I saw. I HAD WINGS. The wings had to be more than twenty feet in diameter when spread. They were mostly silver, but streaked with blood red. Unconsciously, they flapped and my torso was lifted some. I flapped a few more times and I was standing up. Then I noticed the remains of my shirt scattered all over the floor, so I found one of my open-backed halter tops and put it on.

I was still puzzling over the fact that I had wings half a minute later when Dalet opened the door to see why I was screaming and stopped dead. He got so pale that he looked close to death and his jaw dropped in disbelief. The next person to see me was Miguel. He turned bright red for some unknown reason. I was a bit cramped in my room because my wings were so big, so I concentrated on getting them back in my back. I heard the shifting and popping and grimaced at the pain nowhere near as bad as before. The wings molted all their feathers and melted back into my back just before Dilandau came to the door.

What's going on?' he asked innocently and why are there feathers on the floor?'

I looked pleadingly at the Slayers and shook my head.

One of my pillows um.... broke.' I answered. Dilandau looked suspicious but didn't say anything. Dalet and Miguel were just passing by and saw' I went on. Dilandau still looked skeptical, but he left anyway. I breathed a sigh of relief.

Did you know you had wings?' asked Dalet. He looked half excited, half confused, and it was an interesting look.

No. I think I'm gonna keep this from Dilandau until I feel he'll be really freaked out when he sees them. I love freaking him out. By the way, I'm part of the Slayers now. You know how I kinda beat you right?' They nodded agreement. Well, I have as much authority as Dilandau now.'
They looked surprised. But I don't want any of this Yes your worship' crap. I'll let Dilandau do all the talking. I'm just in it for the fighting. You can call me whatever you want, just not Jessica-sama or anything like that, okay? That's my first and probably last order. Let the other Slayers now for me, okay?' I smiled to let them know the no hard feelings' thing so they wouldn't feel bad. They looked relieved. Someone has to show me around this place or I'll be lost in five minutes.' When they looked hopeful, I said Send Chesta. He needs a break from Dilandau, and I think I'll have to rub in the no worshiping' rule. I'll try to keep my dignity by not laughing. You can go, if you want. If you see Dilandau, send him here, I need to talk to him. Bye' I said as they left. When they had, I sat down a,little shakily, on my bed. I had wings? Where did I get them? And since when do people have wings anyway? I was gonna have to ask someone about this. Just then Dilandau walked in, without knocking of course.

What?' he asked rudely.
When do I start training in a guymelef and do I get one?' I asked flat out.
You start training tomorrow. I'll teach you to use the melef in the afternoon training. You'll get a melef after I think you're good enough.'
Will I get Oreades or Alseides?'
Probably Oreades if you're good enough, Alseides if you're not.' he said simply.
Okay, I have one more question. Does anyone on this planet have wings?' He looked a bit surprised at this question before he answered.
Yes. The Draconians. They are said to bring a curse upon anyone who sees one.'

*Oh-boy* Now I knew why Dalet had paled. And possibly why Miguel had turned red as a ripe tomato.
Thanks. That's all I needed' I said. And he left. Little did I know that I would soon find out exactly why I had wings, and the answers to several other mysteries in my new life. It would take a long time since I had to figure out my dreams.

They were terrifying.


sooooooooo. i know it's shorter than usual. sorry. i know what i wanna write, it's just that i have to put it together. plz R&R!!
-Lil Pyro