...Chapter 27
Corrupting Finish. Or Begging?
Boo: Hello. a note of warning before reading.. This is the chapter with all of gore. not in the beginning but in the end ^^''
Filia was transported in less than a second. When, she was back to her senses, she realized the she was sitting very high up. actually Xellos must have set her down on one of gigantic spot lights. Filia froze, not only was it dangerous, she was afraid of heights. being a downside of a dragon, since they do fly. Filia was about to scream but then she heard voices.
She slowly peered over the edge than jolted back causing the light to move. Holy was she high up, and at that who where those two? Filia finally mustered up enough courage to look over the edge.
The two figures where so small it took about 2 minutes to even get a glimpse off them. She didn't notice but in the course of looking over she was tipping the light and by the time she realized this it was too late. Filia fell screaming from the sky. She was such in a panic mode she didn't think to change into a dragon.
"Some one catch me!!!!!!!" Filia yelled at the top of her lungs. She closed her eyes and tensed awaiting the arrival of the floor. Filia slowly opened her eyes and found her self looking into pair dark purple eyes. Filia gasped, it was Xellos.
"Why Hello Filia-chan. I thought you where asleep?"
"You said no one else was coming with you," hissed the double ganger.
"Well let's say it wasn't planned. She came by accident, it's a long story."
"And boy do you have many of them Xellos," said a voice from inside the left wing (oh yes did I mention that the where in the Drama room?). "Now would you like to introduce us to your new friend?"
"What are you doing here? I didn't expect some one as high authority as you to be hanging out with lowlifes," mocked Xellos.
"Oh sorry, but my new employer insisted and I couldn't refuse could I? Especially with the handsome fee."
"So who is this new employer?"
"Ah ah ah Xellos. Trying to meddle your way into information? Not going to work this time.
"Always a sucker for money I see."
"And your still a sucker for the ladies," he man said. Only the shine from his sunglasses could be seen.
"Oh yes," Xellos said setting Filia down who backed up. "This is my friend. Filia-chan, she's a golden dragon." They figure laughed, it was quiet evil at that.
"You a friend with a golden dragon, that's a good one Xellos. But do excuse my rudeness. I haven't told the lady my name have I?" He walked out from the curtains that hide him. He was a little taller then Xellos and he hair was a little more ragged. His sharp teeth glinted as he smirked. Filia gasped it was the man that was hanging over her shoulder that day. Now that Filia had even more of a chance to look at him he looked exactly like Xellos aside from those differences and he had maroon hair.
He kneeled down, took Filia's hand and then kissed it. His kiss on the hand had lasted longer than Filia wanted, which was not at all. She pulled her hand away
"I wish I felt the same sentiments," she said sarcastically glaring at him. He chuckled.
"What a feisty one. I can see why Xellos hangs around you," he said looking at Filia in the eye. A shiver went up her spine." By the way my name is Aaron. the second trickster priest," he said winking at Xellos, who sneered back.
"Anyways now that the introductory is over e can get down to business," interrupted Xellos.
"Always down to the point aren't you," Aaron said sticking his hands into his pockets and leaning back on thin air (Hazza! The art of mime!). "So why did you call me here?"
"My master is wondering what you are up to."
"Well isn't that kind of a direct statement what happened to the old picking at it situation. Xellos had a strained smile but then opened his eyes.
"We are giving you the chose of joining are side. Leave your current benefactor, we'll deal with him."
"Giving me a chose huh?" Aaron said tapping his chin. "And if I refuse?"
"Sore wa himitsu desu." Xellos said winking. Aaron smiled.
"Always the jokers aren't you Xellos. Well the offer sound tempting. But no. Even as a half human half mazoku, it would mean gaining more power, but I have enough to satisfy my self. On second hand if she comes with the deal," he aid pointing to Filia, "I will." Xellos looked stunned for a second Aaron laughed and shook his head. "I guess no deal then."
"What's going on here Xellos?" asked Filia. Xellos was looking serious, and then turned to her smiling.
"Oh nothing Filia-darling, but I'm afraid you won't be allowed to remember all of this though. I'm so sorry, he exclaimed looking a little sad. Filia took another step back then began to run she ran down the step and to the door.
"Oh dear. This won't do."
"Everything under control Xellos? Need some help?"
"Go ahead nock your self out." Aaron smiled then faded from sight. He appeared right in front of Filia. She bumped into him then was about to leave but he caught her arm bringing her back.
"I'm sorry," he said just as his knee made contact with her stomach. If he hadn't been holding her arm she would have been imprinted in the stage. Filia fainted and Aaron caught her. He brought her over to the stage and laid her down. He jumped up and crossed over to Xellos. "No that that little problem is finished you'll have to excuse me but I have take care of my other 6 other little problems."
"Oh I see. So your benefactor wants them dead. I'd be careful if I where you Aaron. They might not look like much but they are very hard foes."
"Right, I'm supposed to believe that. An Inverse, an heir to Granova, a chimera, a royal justice hypocrite and a healer, I think you're the one who should be watching Xellos. You know they might get attached to you, or the other way around." Said Aaron looking and Filia then fading from sight.
Xellos sighed. What a pain in the ass, now he had to deal with this. His mistress wasn't going to be too happy about this.
"Don't plan on going anywhere soon, Xellos," hissed the doubleganger.
"Oh you. I forgot about you. What are you doing here?"
"I was ordered after the meeting to kill you. And it seems to me that it is over. Xellos tilted his head to the side.
"Another problem to add,' he moaned.
"Make that two Xellos!" said Lina slamming the Drama room door open. "How dare you leave us alone like that? And.." Lina's jaw dropped when she saw the double ganger standing there staring at her and Filia's body on the stage.
"Miss Filia. Is she." said Amelia her eyes widening.
"Or did you take advantage of her Mr. Xellos?" asked Slypheil looking as shocked as the other two. Xellos put a hand behind his head.
"No no nothing like that. I was just. Uummmmmmm .Lina what are you doing?" asked Xellos who backed up a little bite and he sweatdropped. Lina gave Xellos an insanely smile and she started to glow red.
"Not only did you leave us alone. you're working with the double ganger. plus take advantage of an innocent girl! All these acts cannot go by with out punishment or my name isn't Lina Inverse!" Lina said advancing on Xellos with Amelia and Slypheil fallowing behind.
"Lina Inverse. The pleasure is mine." Lina turned to the double ganger it smiled baring all of its pointy teeth. "I will also have the pleasure off killing you." Just as it launched it self at Lina and the others Gourry's sword connected with the beast claws.
"I'm sorry but I can't let you kill her."
"Who are you?" hissed the creature standing back.
"I'm Gourry Gabrieve, this girl's protector," said Gourry proudly advancing on the doubleganger. It laughed.
"You expect to destroy me with that? You're mad!" Gourry took out a pin and the whole blade of the sword fell out and stuck into the wood of the stage. The doubleganger blinked and then roared. A hilt .. You really are an idiot. The doubleganger got into position then hissed.
"Fool," said Valgrav who was being supported by Zelgadis. "That doubleganger doesn't have a chance on hell with the sword of light."
"What are you talking about?! Gourry just took the sword of light out of its hilt. Gourry you moron," shouted Lina
"Oh I see. You don't know the power of the sword of light do you. just wait and see," Valgrav said smirking. "But I am thoroughly surprised that it landed in the hands of this imbecile.
"Come one I'm not that bad." said Gourry wincing at everyone's comment. "Light come forth!" A blue light shot out of the sword of light. Its immense power flowed out of the hilt in the shape of a sword. Everyone gasped.
"So this is the power of the sword of light... Gourry! Remember to give that to me after you're done with it!" shouted Lina.
"Miss Lina!" said Slypheil in disapproval.
"No way is this a family heirloom! No way am I giving it to you!"
"Uuuuummmmm, Miss Lina?," said Amelia tugging on Lina's sleeve. Lina turned to Amelia.
"What?"
"Where are Miss Filia and the doubleganger?"
***
"Great this is just great! They could be anywhere!!" Lina shouted while pulling out her hair. They where all running down the halls looking for clues or signs where Filia might be.
"Well we might want to split up," suggested Xellos.
"NO! It's your fault where in this mess in the first place!"
"Mine. Excuse me Miss Lina but I didn't ask for these problems."
"Well you got them so suck it up! You're finally going to learn how to deal with them instead of leaving them to others you lazy monster."
"Lazy?" Xellos winced a little bit. "Oh Valgrav I see your back to health,' said Xellos slyly looking at Valgrav who was running with the others this time. Val just glared at him.
They ended up splitting up into tow groups this time. Lina made sure that Xellos was in their group also Slypheil. That meant Amelia, Zelgadis, Gourry and Valgrav where all in a group together. Like last time Val groups took the up stairs and Lina's got down stairs. This time they all stayed close together. Xellos opened on of the classroom doors. Odd it wasn't locked. He walked in and looked around the room. Before he went any further he switched the lights on. On a desk in the front was Filia she was sitting on the desk her body slumped forward. "Filia wake up," he said moving closer but no in reach. "Filia is that you." The figure stirred. Xellos almost kicked him self. Why was he so worried, it's just another dead dragon.. He moved right to the body of the golden and shook it. It's didn't move Xellos put his hand under her nose, She was still breathing. Xellos then took he hand to her wrist and checked her pulse. She was still alive, just unconscious. Xellos smiled and shook his head. "You're a stubborn dragon aren't you?"
Xellos was about to pick Filia's body up when it launched at him. Xellos was too startled to have a quick enough reaction. It wrapped its' arms around Xellos and locked lips with him.
***
"You guys look what I found," said Zelgadis walking into the Science lab with Filia in his arms. He set Filia down and they all crowded around her.
"How do we know if it's the real one?" asked Amelia.
"Like this," said Val taking out a knife.
"Whoa. Hold it buddy, what are you going to do?" said Gourry walking out in front of him.
"You'll see don't worry.," Val took her hand and then ran his blade down it. A cut formed and red blood came out. "It's her." Everyone's quizzical look made him sigh. "The doubleganger had green blood I did hit it you know," he said lifting an eyebrow.
"Lina!!" said Gourry suddenly in shock.
"What is it Mister Gourry?"
"If this is the real Filia. then if they did find Filia to it wouldn't be Filia!" Amelia raised her eyebrow not getting it and Val tossed Filia over his back, so he was piggy backing her. Zelgadis browed his eyes brows then gasped. He had finally got what Gourry had said.
"Lina and the others are in danger! Hurry!"
Up stairs.
"Miss. Lina where did Mr. Xellos go?"
"I don't know but the second I find him," Lina said taking her hands in the position as if she where choking someone. Slypheil sweatdropped.
"I take it you don't get along with Mr. Xellos."
"Well, not exactly that we don't get along, he's just . let's say a Mazoku," Lina said her head dropping to the side. Just then the others came skidding around the corner. "Hey . you guys? Hey you found Filia!"
"Is she alright?" asked Slypheil as they both ran over to the group.
"She'll be fine can you heal her, Slypheil?" asked Valgrav, she nodded. After a quick recovery spell all her wounds where healed but she still was asleep. "Now where's Xellos?"
"Why would you care Valgrav, we all know who hate his guts."
"Like I'd be worried Inverse. Where he is the doubleganger is and that's the only thing the concerns me," he said hotly.
"Amelia. Slypheil can you both pray and see if you can find the doubleganger?" asked Lina. They both sat down across from each other with there eyes closed and their hand clasped together. They both mumbled some words then as if magic (which it was) a black line started to lead down the halls. The others fallowed while the two stayed there and prayed. It went past 5 rooms and into the History class. When it reached the door to the history class it stopped right in front of the door the faded away.
They opened he door and turned on the lights. All the guys turned a little red except for Valgrav who had stayed behind with the two other girls. Lina's jaw dropped, at the scene of "Filia" and Xellos kissing. He's arms where wrapped around her and she was still in the same position. Lina shook her head then gulped. "Xellos!! Get away from her!"
Xellos snapped out of his trance then turned around. His eyes drooped. His skin was pale and he seemed to be sweating. He fell to his knees and then face first. "Xellos? What did you do to him?" the voice that came out of "Filia's mouth was not her know but neither the doubleganger's, it was more of an evil more., how to say this sexier voice (what stop looking at me like that!).
"The poor fool. I guess this body did come in handy. He was easy to drain energy from. He didn't suspect me at all one bit," the doubleganger chuckled. Lina looked down and clenched her fists.
"You bastard.. Not only did you steal Filia's soul. you used it against us!"
"Oh my, did I make you mad?" the doubleganger mocked, "I'm so sorry."
"You're a monster." said Gourry.
"Well I can't go against my nature can I? He was asking for it anyways," the doubleganger hissed. He turned back into his original from. "Well they both have served there purpose. Now I can kill you."
"Ha," Lina said pointing at him, "You just admitted you where to weak to fight us!" Both Gourry and the doubleganger shared confused looks.
"She's right. You just said that you had to drain them both of their power before you could kill us. which means without those two's energy you'd be nothing compared to us," said Zelgadis with a smirk on his face.
"That's still means I can kill you know," said the doubleganger who was obviously more angry now. The vein on his head grew bigger as they continued.
"You know Lina I don't even know why we even bother fighting this guy. It would be a waste of are time."
"Ya Zel's right let's go Gourry."
"But Lina, even though he was really weak then doesn't mean he can't kick are but now. Absorbing all their energy and that, especially ..." Before Gourry could continue his speech on his knowledge Lina stepped on his foot and elbowed him the gut.
"You JELLYFISH BRAINS!!! That's what we where trying to stray away from him! Haven't you even heard of the word BLUFFING!!!?" Gourry shook his head. Lina sighed and rubbed her temples. "Well this is our scene. RUN!!" The doubleganger sneered then lifted up his hand sending a pillar of light after them. An explosion sent all 4 of them out of the room. Xellos "dead" body slammed right into Gourry's. The wall and the door of the History room had been totally annihilated.
"Here Val!" shouted Gourry tossing the body of Xellos to him. Val had a moment of stunness then caught him just before he made contact with the floor.
"What am I supposed to do now?!" he snapped. "I can't fight!" He glared at the both of the dead bodies.
"Mr. Valgrav I'll take them," said Slypheil quietly "It's alright I'll be able to manage it. Just make sure the doubleganger doesn't die."
"Sorry but I'm not responsible for my actions at this moment. If he dies he deserves ever last bit of it," he said cracking his knuckles. Slypheil shook her head.
"No He can't, you mustn't kill him. If he dies both the souls of Mr. Xellos and Miss. Filia will be gone. They will die with him, so you see now. You can't kill him Mr. Valgrav please promise me that." Valgrav looked away the started to walk towards the battle.
"I promise." Then he ran up to fight with the others. Amelia smile then nodded to Slypheil. Slypheil had Xellos in her arms and Filia on her back.
She ran down the halls until she was in the pit. The pit was a .. Pit in the middle of the school, it was the central place where most of everyone hanged out and/or ate there. It was a whole that was covered in carpet, had five leaves to walk down until the bottom. She laid both bodies down in the bottom. Slypheil dug into her pockets and then pulled out a piece of white chalk, except it wasn't white chalk. It was dust from a dragon's cave and bark from a willow tree mixed together with a dash of unicorn's hair. It was magically enhanced only to perform healing or protection spells. This little gift was only passed to certified healers or shrine maidens in high order.
"Now this may take a while so please hold you two," she said peacefully, as she traced a diagram around them both with a star inside of it. She brushed off her hands when it was done. Slypheil smiled to herself at the perfection of her healing circle. She was just about to cast a protection around then a man walked out from no where right in front of her view behind the two bodies. She gasped.
"Sorry, but I can't let you continue this.. Little.. Spell you where about to show," said the man. He had his hand in his pockets. He had a black trench coat on. The man looked down at the two bodies then smirked reveling his sharp teeth. "I see Funatzu, took care of these two."
"Who are you? You look some much like.."
"Xellos I know. Ironic, though I'm his worst enemy. I see we haven't met. My name is Aaron the second trickster priest," he said winking. "By your look I take it you don't trust me. Well I'm giving you no reason too.. But now I'll be on my way."
".. You sent that doubleganger on us?!"
"Of course. Oh my, don't be offended, it's not personal. It's just that my employer has paid me and I can't go against my word."
"So. If we paid you more you would stop?"
"Well.." Said Aaron putting his hand behind his head, "I wouldn't really put it that way." Slypheil gave him a determined and put her hand on her hips. His glasses slide down a little a bit but then he sighed and pushed them back up. "I see you're not letting me off so easily. But I prefer to stay loyal to my current employer. Besides it's always fun to beat Xellos, though I do it all the time."
"Mr. Aaron! You must be a Mazoku aren't you?"
"Well now that you mention... Kind of."
"I see, now I know why you're attacking us." Aaron sweatdropped.
"Isn't that stereotyping a little bit. wouldn't you say?"
"What do you want with us? Why did you set that thing on us?"
"Sore wa Himitsu desu. Well I must be on my way with those two," he said snapping his fingers. Both bodies floated then stopped when they did two long glass tables appeared. They both fell slowly to each of there own glass "plate" and then started to move towards Aaron. Slypheil threw her arms forward and wrapped her arms around both of the stretchers, so she was standing in between both of them he heels where digging into the carpet preventing them from moving.
"Sorry Mr. Aaron but you can't take these two. I won't let you!"
"You are a brave one. Even after knowing that I am a Mazoku, you still don't fear me. Now is that bravery of stupidity?"
"Neither, Mr. Aaron. These are my friends! I can't just let you take them and kill them. I would never abandon them!"
"I see its loyalty then. Then you will see why I must take them, for I am loyal as you but to my employer. Please don't make this more difficult for you self, just let go," Aaron said with a murderous tone in his voice. Slypheil shook her head then pulled them back.
"I'm not letting to until you leave us alone."
"Well then I'll just have to make you," he said smirking fading from view. Slypheil gulped the pulled Filia off by the arms and the same with Xellos. She whipped her forehead with the back of her hand. It was hard work. She knelled down and put her hand in praying motion. Just as she was about to starts then Gourry and Valgrav where sent out of the wall with an explosion.
Val pushed him self up with his knees and Gourry pulled him self up with the wall. The doubleganger emerged out of the wall behind them and grabbed Gourry's neck. He was about to crush his bones then Gourry stuck his sword into Funatzu's gut then pulled it up. The sword of light ripped right through him like his flesh was paper. Green blood spluttered all over Gourry and Val. He held his hand over his cut and coughed up more blood. Gourry seethed his sword and Val smirked. Lina ran in from the hole in the wall.
"Fire Ball!" she shouted as she through at him before he could heal then Amelia and Zelgadis fallowed.
"ASTRALVINE!!!" They both yelled. The blue light shot up from the ground and engulfed the monster. His shrill scream filled the hallway and magnified it. Slypheil's eyes widen in horror at the scene that was being displayed before her eyes.
"Stop!" she shouted. Everyone froze then looked at her (Insert sad music .. From when Aries dies in FF7).
"What's the matter Slypheil?" asked Lina.
"Stop attacking him! You're going to kill him!"
"I promised you I wouldn't, said Valgrav.
"Don't you see!" said Slypheil getting up, "What you are doing to him is no worse then what he did to them," she said holding her hand down to the two bodies at her feet but not removing her angry gaze from the group.
"But Miss Slypheil he stole Filia's soul and almost killed Mr. Xellos!"
"Yes, but your doing the same as him killing him! We can get back both of there souls back, but not a dead one!"
"Slypheil. you're mixing justice too evenly here." Said Zelgadis. "We are punishing him for almost killing Filia and the other."
"Killing him would make you worse then what he did! So it would be ok if I almost killed your cat for you to come and kill mine?!"
"No. but." Lina shut her mouth she couldn't come back with a response. Everyone else had kept there mouth shut even the doubleganger. A moment of silence fell upon then Zelgadis's ears perked up. He heard something coming very quickly from behind Slypheil.
"SLYPHEIL LOOK OUT!!!" It was too late. By the time Zel's warning reached her ears the staff shot it self right threw Slypheil's back and out of her stomach embedding it self in her. Slypheil staggered forward then fell to her knees. Then for a split second a man appeared behind her and pulled out the blood stained sliver staff and disappeared. No one had time to see who he was or even if it was a he. As soon as the staff was taking out of Slypheil fell forward.
"SLYPHEIL!" shouted Lina running towards her. The blood started to seep out and formed a pool on the floor under neath her. Slypheil's eyes lost all their color and blood dripped from her mouth. As soon as Amelia touched her wound to heal it she shot her hand right back up. She looked at them and saw they where covered in blood. She began to shake then Amelia held her self and started to cry.
Zelgadis ran right to her side and kneeled down he took Slypheil's pulse then shook his head.
"She's not going to make it."
"Yes she is, Aren't you Slypheil? Come on Slypheil wake up, please wake up," said Lina her eyes full of tears shaking Slypheil's shoulder, "Wake up come on!" Slypheil's head rolled to the side her hair covered her face. Lina's head fell on top of her dead body and began to sob. Her hot tears streamed down her face and fell unto Slypheil's face. She twitched a little bit then smiled.
"Miss. Lina. Get them too a hospital.." Then her eyes shut for the last time.
"SLYPHEIL!!!!" Shouted Gourry. He was crying too. He had know Slypheil since they where kids. He had been her first friend, and will stay that way. or he hoped. "DAMN YOU BASTARD! WHERE ARE YOU?! SHOW YOURSELF!!!"
"Oh my. It's seems my aim was a little of. but don't worry If you get her to the hospital in time she will live," said an un-bodied voice.
"But first you have to get past me," hissed Funatzu (sad music should end here if u read at my speed ^_^''). Lina rose form her spot and shoot her head right back up. She had the most madisseted (is that a word?) look on her face. She clenched her fists. But before she could say anything Val stepped forward.
"Getting past you? Don't make me laugh. I'm going to kill you before you even think about it," he said. He had lost it. This guy was going down. The monster roared.
"I beat you already; don't think I can't do it again," the monster hissed.
"Oh but now I'm really pissed. I haven't even shown you my real power," he said arrogantly. He crossed his arms over his chest and smirk.
"Really, Well I guess that goes for the both of us. You won't be bale to even breath when I'm done with you."
"Valgrav, you're gonna handle this one on your own?" asked Lina.
"What less, like I'd have you try and help and just get in the way."
"If you survive make sure to remind to beat you."
"Try if you can," he said walking towards the monster. The two just stared at each other for two seconds then the doubleganger was the first to speak.
"Well I'm waiting to see your new power," he said as though he knew the Valgrav was bluffing. Valgrav unfolding his arms then shrugged.
"If you really want to die now, I guess it would be rude not to grant your wish." Val closed his eyes then curled his hand into fists bringing his elbows right up to his sides. A red aurora surrounded him and started coming out of the ground. Two bulges appeared between his shoulder blades. Valgrav fell to his knees then yelled in pain, as two gigantic lack wings shot out of his back. Lina gasped. He was an ancient dragon. Just as everyone thought it was over his left arm started to change. It grew long and scaly with some feathers sticking out. Veins popped out of his forehead as he let out another scream.
After Val was finished his transformation he stayed on his knees and hands sweat bedding down his face. The doubleganger saw this as an opportunity.
"What a waste.. After all that power you have to recover from your transformation. I'm sorry but I can't wait that long I'll just have to kill you," Funatzu smirked as he raised his clawed handed about to stab Val though the back.
"Not so Fast!!"
"Lina!" The doubleganger laughed.
"How interesting going to try and kill me one last time?"
"But this time it's going to work," Lina said holding a black blade in her hand. The doubleganger studied the blade then backed up his eyes widening.
"That.sword.. The darkness.. How do you know that spell.?!"
"Let's just say it was a little trick I learned," Lina said grimacing as she advanced upon the monster. She was surprised her self she had enough power to summon another Laguna Blade on the same day. "This time you're gonna pay for my friends' life!!!" Lina ran and jumped in the air, "Slash sword of Darkness.." Lina threw up blood.. She couldn't handle his much power. The spell died in her hands and she came crashing down to the floor.
It took the monster two second to realize what happened. He laughed.
"I'll give you congratulations for effort. to tell you the truth if that little "trick" of yours managed to get me it would've killed me!" he walked forward kicking Valgrav in the stomach sending him into the wall. "But your play is over! Now DIE!!!!"
"LINA!!!!" They all shouted!!!!
CLANK
Amelia gasped. Gourry and Zelgadis stopped from running.
"Who the hell are you!" shouted Funatzu, as he pulled back holding his stump trying to stop the blood from oozing out..
Just as his claws came down on Lina his hand was cut off. Standing right behind Lina was a tall woman. She had shoulder length purple hair and her bangs covered her eyes. She wore a waitress outfit and in her hands she held a sword. It was different from a sword though. It was shaped roughly and instead of one blade it had three that looked like claws and the end a blue light shone out. like Gourry's Sword of Light.
"I'm Luna Inverse."
Boo: Cliff Hanger!!! ^_^'' another late story. sorry u_u'' I was on writers block!!! But I managed to finish it you'll see next chap wut happens!!!
Boo: Hello. a note of warning before reading.. This is the chapter with all of gore. not in the beginning but in the end ^^''
Filia was transported in less than a second. When, she was back to her senses, she realized the she was sitting very high up. actually Xellos must have set her down on one of gigantic spot lights. Filia froze, not only was it dangerous, she was afraid of heights. being a downside of a dragon, since they do fly. Filia was about to scream but then she heard voices.
She slowly peered over the edge than jolted back causing the light to move. Holy was she high up, and at that who where those two? Filia finally mustered up enough courage to look over the edge.
The two figures where so small it took about 2 minutes to even get a glimpse off them. She didn't notice but in the course of looking over she was tipping the light and by the time she realized this it was too late. Filia fell screaming from the sky. She was such in a panic mode she didn't think to change into a dragon.
"Some one catch me!!!!!!!" Filia yelled at the top of her lungs. She closed her eyes and tensed awaiting the arrival of the floor. Filia slowly opened her eyes and found her self looking into pair dark purple eyes. Filia gasped, it was Xellos.
"Why Hello Filia-chan. I thought you where asleep?"
"You said no one else was coming with you," hissed the double ganger.
"Well let's say it wasn't planned. She came by accident, it's a long story."
"And boy do you have many of them Xellos," said a voice from inside the left wing (oh yes did I mention that the where in the Drama room?). "Now would you like to introduce us to your new friend?"
"What are you doing here? I didn't expect some one as high authority as you to be hanging out with lowlifes," mocked Xellos.
"Oh sorry, but my new employer insisted and I couldn't refuse could I? Especially with the handsome fee."
"So who is this new employer?"
"Ah ah ah Xellos. Trying to meddle your way into information? Not going to work this time.
"Always a sucker for money I see."
"And your still a sucker for the ladies," he man said. Only the shine from his sunglasses could be seen.
"Oh yes," Xellos said setting Filia down who backed up. "This is my friend. Filia-chan, she's a golden dragon." They figure laughed, it was quiet evil at that.
"You a friend with a golden dragon, that's a good one Xellos. But do excuse my rudeness. I haven't told the lady my name have I?" He walked out from the curtains that hide him. He was a little taller then Xellos and he hair was a little more ragged. His sharp teeth glinted as he smirked. Filia gasped it was the man that was hanging over her shoulder that day. Now that Filia had even more of a chance to look at him he looked exactly like Xellos aside from those differences and he had maroon hair.
He kneeled down, took Filia's hand and then kissed it. His kiss on the hand had lasted longer than Filia wanted, which was not at all. She pulled her hand away
"I wish I felt the same sentiments," she said sarcastically glaring at him. He chuckled.
"What a feisty one. I can see why Xellos hangs around you," he said looking at Filia in the eye. A shiver went up her spine." By the way my name is Aaron. the second trickster priest," he said winking at Xellos, who sneered back.
"Anyways now that the introductory is over e can get down to business," interrupted Xellos.
"Always down to the point aren't you," Aaron said sticking his hands into his pockets and leaning back on thin air (Hazza! The art of mime!). "So why did you call me here?"
"My master is wondering what you are up to."
"Well isn't that kind of a direct statement what happened to the old picking at it situation. Xellos had a strained smile but then opened his eyes.
"We are giving you the chose of joining are side. Leave your current benefactor, we'll deal with him."
"Giving me a chose huh?" Aaron said tapping his chin. "And if I refuse?"
"Sore wa himitsu desu." Xellos said winking. Aaron smiled.
"Always the jokers aren't you Xellos. Well the offer sound tempting. But no. Even as a half human half mazoku, it would mean gaining more power, but I have enough to satisfy my self. On second hand if she comes with the deal," he aid pointing to Filia, "I will." Xellos looked stunned for a second Aaron laughed and shook his head. "I guess no deal then."
"What's going on here Xellos?" asked Filia. Xellos was looking serious, and then turned to her smiling.
"Oh nothing Filia-darling, but I'm afraid you won't be allowed to remember all of this though. I'm so sorry, he exclaimed looking a little sad. Filia took another step back then began to run she ran down the step and to the door.
"Oh dear. This won't do."
"Everything under control Xellos? Need some help?"
"Go ahead nock your self out." Aaron smiled then faded from sight. He appeared right in front of Filia. She bumped into him then was about to leave but he caught her arm bringing her back.
"I'm sorry," he said just as his knee made contact with her stomach. If he hadn't been holding her arm she would have been imprinted in the stage. Filia fainted and Aaron caught her. He brought her over to the stage and laid her down. He jumped up and crossed over to Xellos. "No that that little problem is finished you'll have to excuse me but I have take care of my other 6 other little problems."
"Oh I see. So your benefactor wants them dead. I'd be careful if I where you Aaron. They might not look like much but they are very hard foes."
"Right, I'm supposed to believe that. An Inverse, an heir to Granova, a chimera, a royal justice hypocrite and a healer, I think you're the one who should be watching Xellos. You know they might get attached to you, or the other way around." Said Aaron looking and Filia then fading from sight.
Xellos sighed. What a pain in the ass, now he had to deal with this. His mistress wasn't going to be too happy about this.
"Don't plan on going anywhere soon, Xellos," hissed the doubleganger.
"Oh you. I forgot about you. What are you doing here?"
"I was ordered after the meeting to kill you. And it seems to me that it is over. Xellos tilted his head to the side.
"Another problem to add,' he moaned.
"Make that two Xellos!" said Lina slamming the Drama room door open. "How dare you leave us alone like that? And.." Lina's jaw dropped when she saw the double ganger standing there staring at her and Filia's body on the stage.
"Miss Filia. Is she." said Amelia her eyes widening.
"Or did you take advantage of her Mr. Xellos?" asked Slypheil looking as shocked as the other two. Xellos put a hand behind his head.
"No no nothing like that. I was just. Uummmmmmm .Lina what are you doing?" asked Xellos who backed up a little bite and he sweatdropped. Lina gave Xellos an insanely smile and she started to glow red.
"Not only did you leave us alone. you're working with the double ganger. plus take advantage of an innocent girl! All these acts cannot go by with out punishment or my name isn't Lina Inverse!" Lina said advancing on Xellos with Amelia and Slypheil fallowing behind.
"Lina Inverse. The pleasure is mine." Lina turned to the double ganger it smiled baring all of its pointy teeth. "I will also have the pleasure off killing you." Just as it launched it self at Lina and the others Gourry's sword connected with the beast claws.
"I'm sorry but I can't let you kill her."
"Who are you?" hissed the creature standing back.
"I'm Gourry Gabrieve, this girl's protector," said Gourry proudly advancing on the doubleganger. It laughed.
"You expect to destroy me with that? You're mad!" Gourry took out a pin and the whole blade of the sword fell out and stuck into the wood of the stage. The doubleganger blinked and then roared. A hilt .. You really are an idiot. The doubleganger got into position then hissed.
"Fool," said Valgrav who was being supported by Zelgadis. "That doubleganger doesn't have a chance on hell with the sword of light."
"What are you talking about?! Gourry just took the sword of light out of its hilt. Gourry you moron," shouted Lina
"Oh I see. You don't know the power of the sword of light do you. just wait and see," Valgrav said smirking. "But I am thoroughly surprised that it landed in the hands of this imbecile.
"Come one I'm not that bad." said Gourry wincing at everyone's comment. "Light come forth!" A blue light shot out of the sword of light. Its immense power flowed out of the hilt in the shape of a sword. Everyone gasped.
"So this is the power of the sword of light... Gourry! Remember to give that to me after you're done with it!" shouted Lina.
"Miss Lina!" said Slypheil in disapproval.
"No way is this a family heirloom! No way am I giving it to you!"
"Uuuuummmmm, Miss Lina?," said Amelia tugging on Lina's sleeve. Lina turned to Amelia.
"What?"
"Where are Miss Filia and the doubleganger?"
***
"Great this is just great! They could be anywhere!!" Lina shouted while pulling out her hair. They where all running down the halls looking for clues or signs where Filia might be.
"Well we might want to split up," suggested Xellos.
"NO! It's your fault where in this mess in the first place!"
"Mine. Excuse me Miss Lina but I didn't ask for these problems."
"Well you got them so suck it up! You're finally going to learn how to deal with them instead of leaving them to others you lazy monster."
"Lazy?" Xellos winced a little bit. "Oh Valgrav I see your back to health,' said Xellos slyly looking at Valgrav who was running with the others this time. Val just glared at him.
They ended up splitting up into tow groups this time. Lina made sure that Xellos was in their group also Slypheil. That meant Amelia, Zelgadis, Gourry and Valgrav where all in a group together. Like last time Val groups took the up stairs and Lina's got down stairs. This time they all stayed close together. Xellos opened on of the classroom doors. Odd it wasn't locked. He walked in and looked around the room. Before he went any further he switched the lights on. On a desk in the front was Filia she was sitting on the desk her body slumped forward. "Filia wake up," he said moving closer but no in reach. "Filia is that you." The figure stirred. Xellos almost kicked him self. Why was he so worried, it's just another dead dragon.. He moved right to the body of the golden and shook it. It's didn't move Xellos put his hand under her nose, She was still breathing. Xellos then took he hand to her wrist and checked her pulse. She was still alive, just unconscious. Xellos smiled and shook his head. "You're a stubborn dragon aren't you?"
Xellos was about to pick Filia's body up when it launched at him. Xellos was too startled to have a quick enough reaction. It wrapped its' arms around Xellos and locked lips with him.
***
"You guys look what I found," said Zelgadis walking into the Science lab with Filia in his arms. He set Filia down and they all crowded around her.
"How do we know if it's the real one?" asked Amelia.
"Like this," said Val taking out a knife.
"Whoa. Hold it buddy, what are you going to do?" said Gourry walking out in front of him.
"You'll see don't worry.," Val took her hand and then ran his blade down it. A cut formed and red blood came out. "It's her." Everyone's quizzical look made him sigh. "The doubleganger had green blood I did hit it you know," he said lifting an eyebrow.
"Lina!!" said Gourry suddenly in shock.
"What is it Mister Gourry?"
"If this is the real Filia. then if they did find Filia to it wouldn't be Filia!" Amelia raised her eyebrow not getting it and Val tossed Filia over his back, so he was piggy backing her. Zelgadis browed his eyes brows then gasped. He had finally got what Gourry had said.
"Lina and the others are in danger! Hurry!"
Up stairs.
"Miss. Lina where did Mr. Xellos go?"
"I don't know but the second I find him," Lina said taking her hands in the position as if she where choking someone. Slypheil sweatdropped.
"I take it you don't get along with Mr. Xellos."
"Well, not exactly that we don't get along, he's just . let's say a Mazoku," Lina said her head dropping to the side. Just then the others came skidding around the corner. "Hey . you guys? Hey you found Filia!"
"Is she alright?" asked Slypheil as they both ran over to the group.
"She'll be fine can you heal her, Slypheil?" asked Valgrav, she nodded. After a quick recovery spell all her wounds where healed but she still was asleep. "Now where's Xellos?"
"Why would you care Valgrav, we all know who hate his guts."
"Like I'd be worried Inverse. Where he is the doubleganger is and that's the only thing the concerns me," he said hotly.
"Amelia. Slypheil can you both pray and see if you can find the doubleganger?" asked Lina. They both sat down across from each other with there eyes closed and their hand clasped together. They both mumbled some words then as if magic (which it was) a black line started to lead down the halls. The others fallowed while the two stayed there and prayed. It went past 5 rooms and into the History class. When it reached the door to the history class it stopped right in front of the door the faded away.
They opened he door and turned on the lights. All the guys turned a little red except for Valgrav who had stayed behind with the two other girls. Lina's jaw dropped, at the scene of "Filia" and Xellos kissing. He's arms where wrapped around her and she was still in the same position. Lina shook her head then gulped. "Xellos!! Get away from her!"
Xellos snapped out of his trance then turned around. His eyes drooped. His skin was pale and he seemed to be sweating. He fell to his knees and then face first. "Xellos? What did you do to him?" the voice that came out of "Filia's mouth was not her know but neither the doubleganger's, it was more of an evil more., how to say this sexier voice (what stop looking at me like that!).
"The poor fool. I guess this body did come in handy. He was easy to drain energy from. He didn't suspect me at all one bit," the doubleganger chuckled. Lina looked down and clenched her fists.
"You bastard.. Not only did you steal Filia's soul. you used it against us!"
"Oh my, did I make you mad?" the doubleganger mocked, "I'm so sorry."
"You're a monster." said Gourry.
"Well I can't go against my nature can I? He was asking for it anyways," the doubleganger hissed. He turned back into his original from. "Well they both have served there purpose. Now I can kill you."
"Ha," Lina said pointing at him, "You just admitted you where to weak to fight us!" Both Gourry and the doubleganger shared confused looks.
"She's right. You just said that you had to drain them both of their power before you could kill us. which means without those two's energy you'd be nothing compared to us," said Zelgadis with a smirk on his face.
"That's still means I can kill you know," said the doubleganger who was obviously more angry now. The vein on his head grew bigger as they continued.
"You know Lina I don't even know why we even bother fighting this guy. It would be a waste of are time."
"Ya Zel's right let's go Gourry."
"But Lina, even though he was really weak then doesn't mean he can't kick are but now. Absorbing all their energy and that, especially ..." Before Gourry could continue his speech on his knowledge Lina stepped on his foot and elbowed him the gut.
"You JELLYFISH BRAINS!!! That's what we where trying to stray away from him! Haven't you even heard of the word BLUFFING!!!?" Gourry shook his head. Lina sighed and rubbed her temples. "Well this is our scene. RUN!!" The doubleganger sneered then lifted up his hand sending a pillar of light after them. An explosion sent all 4 of them out of the room. Xellos "dead" body slammed right into Gourry's. The wall and the door of the History room had been totally annihilated.
"Here Val!" shouted Gourry tossing the body of Xellos to him. Val had a moment of stunness then caught him just before he made contact with the floor.
"What am I supposed to do now?!" he snapped. "I can't fight!" He glared at the both of the dead bodies.
"Mr. Valgrav I'll take them," said Slypheil quietly "It's alright I'll be able to manage it. Just make sure the doubleganger doesn't die."
"Sorry but I'm not responsible for my actions at this moment. If he dies he deserves ever last bit of it," he said cracking his knuckles. Slypheil shook her head.
"No He can't, you mustn't kill him. If he dies both the souls of Mr. Xellos and Miss. Filia will be gone. They will die with him, so you see now. You can't kill him Mr. Valgrav please promise me that." Valgrav looked away the started to walk towards the battle.
"I promise." Then he ran up to fight with the others. Amelia smile then nodded to Slypheil. Slypheil had Xellos in her arms and Filia on her back.
She ran down the halls until she was in the pit. The pit was a .. Pit in the middle of the school, it was the central place where most of everyone hanged out and/or ate there. It was a whole that was covered in carpet, had five leaves to walk down until the bottom. She laid both bodies down in the bottom. Slypheil dug into her pockets and then pulled out a piece of white chalk, except it wasn't white chalk. It was dust from a dragon's cave and bark from a willow tree mixed together with a dash of unicorn's hair. It was magically enhanced only to perform healing or protection spells. This little gift was only passed to certified healers or shrine maidens in high order.
"Now this may take a while so please hold you two," she said peacefully, as she traced a diagram around them both with a star inside of it. She brushed off her hands when it was done. Slypheil smiled to herself at the perfection of her healing circle. She was just about to cast a protection around then a man walked out from no where right in front of her view behind the two bodies. She gasped.
"Sorry, but I can't let you continue this.. Little.. Spell you where about to show," said the man. He had his hand in his pockets. He had a black trench coat on. The man looked down at the two bodies then smirked reveling his sharp teeth. "I see Funatzu, took care of these two."
"Who are you? You look some much like.."
"Xellos I know. Ironic, though I'm his worst enemy. I see we haven't met. My name is Aaron the second trickster priest," he said winking. "By your look I take it you don't trust me. Well I'm giving you no reason too.. But now I'll be on my way."
".. You sent that doubleganger on us?!"
"Of course. Oh my, don't be offended, it's not personal. It's just that my employer has paid me and I can't go against my word."
"So. If we paid you more you would stop?"
"Well.." Said Aaron putting his hand behind his head, "I wouldn't really put it that way." Slypheil gave him a determined and put her hand on her hips. His glasses slide down a little a bit but then he sighed and pushed them back up. "I see you're not letting me off so easily. But I prefer to stay loyal to my current employer. Besides it's always fun to beat Xellos, though I do it all the time."
"Mr. Aaron! You must be a Mazoku aren't you?"
"Well now that you mention... Kind of."
"I see, now I know why you're attacking us." Aaron sweatdropped.
"Isn't that stereotyping a little bit. wouldn't you say?"
"What do you want with us? Why did you set that thing on us?"
"Sore wa Himitsu desu. Well I must be on my way with those two," he said snapping his fingers. Both bodies floated then stopped when they did two long glass tables appeared. They both fell slowly to each of there own glass "plate" and then started to move towards Aaron. Slypheil threw her arms forward and wrapped her arms around both of the stretchers, so she was standing in between both of them he heels where digging into the carpet preventing them from moving.
"Sorry Mr. Aaron but you can't take these two. I won't let you!"
"You are a brave one. Even after knowing that I am a Mazoku, you still don't fear me. Now is that bravery of stupidity?"
"Neither, Mr. Aaron. These are my friends! I can't just let you take them and kill them. I would never abandon them!"
"I see its loyalty then. Then you will see why I must take them, for I am loyal as you but to my employer. Please don't make this more difficult for you self, just let go," Aaron said with a murderous tone in his voice. Slypheil shook her head then pulled them back.
"I'm not letting to until you leave us alone."
"Well then I'll just have to make you," he said smirking fading from view. Slypheil gulped the pulled Filia off by the arms and the same with Xellos. She whipped her forehead with the back of her hand. It was hard work. She knelled down and put her hand in praying motion. Just as she was about to starts then Gourry and Valgrav where sent out of the wall with an explosion.
Val pushed him self up with his knees and Gourry pulled him self up with the wall. The doubleganger emerged out of the wall behind them and grabbed Gourry's neck. He was about to crush his bones then Gourry stuck his sword into Funatzu's gut then pulled it up. The sword of light ripped right through him like his flesh was paper. Green blood spluttered all over Gourry and Val. He held his hand over his cut and coughed up more blood. Gourry seethed his sword and Val smirked. Lina ran in from the hole in the wall.
"Fire Ball!" she shouted as she through at him before he could heal then Amelia and Zelgadis fallowed.
"ASTRALVINE!!!" They both yelled. The blue light shot up from the ground and engulfed the monster. His shrill scream filled the hallway and magnified it. Slypheil's eyes widen in horror at the scene that was being displayed before her eyes.
"Stop!" she shouted. Everyone froze then looked at her (Insert sad music .. From when Aries dies in FF7).
"What's the matter Slypheil?" asked Lina.
"Stop attacking him! You're going to kill him!"
"I promised you I wouldn't, said Valgrav.
"Don't you see!" said Slypheil getting up, "What you are doing to him is no worse then what he did to them," she said holding her hand down to the two bodies at her feet but not removing her angry gaze from the group.
"But Miss Slypheil he stole Filia's soul and almost killed Mr. Xellos!"
"Yes, but your doing the same as him killing him! We can get back both of there souls back, but not a dead one!"
"Slypheil. you're mixing justice too evenly here." Said Zelgadis. "We are punishing him for almost killing Filia and the other."
"Killing him would make you worse then what he did! So it would be ok if I almost killed your cat for you to come and kill mine?!"
"No. but." Lina shut her mouth she couldn't come back with a response. Everyone else had kept there mouth shut even the doubleganger. A moment of silence fell upon then Zelgadis's ears perked up. He heard something coming very quickly from behind Slypheil.
"SLYPHEIL LOOK OUT!!!" It was too late. By the time Zel's warning reached her ears the staff shot it self right threw Slypheil's back and out of her stomach embedding it self in her. Slypheil staggered forward then fell to her knees. Then for a split second a man appeared behind her and pulled out the blood stained sliver staff and disappeared. No one had time to see who he was or even if it was a he. As soon as the staff was taking out of Slypheil fell forward.
"SLYPHEIL!" shouted Lina running towards her. The blood started to seep out and formed a pool on the floor under neath her. Slypheil's eyes lost all their color and blood dripped from her mouth. As soon as Amelia touched her wound to heal it she shot her hand right back up. She looked at them and saw they where covered in blood. She began to shake then Amelia held her self and started to cry.
Zelgadis ran right to her side and kneeled down he took Slypheil's pulse then shook his head.
"She's not going to make it."
"Yes she is, Aren't you Slypheil? Come on Slypheil wake up, please wake up," said Lina her eyes full of tears shaking Slypheil's shoulder, "Wake up come on!" Slypheil's head rolled to the side her hair covered her face. Lina's head fell on top of her dead body and began to sob. Her hot tears streamed down her face and fell unto Slypheil's face. She twitched a little bit then smiled.
"Miss. Lina. Get them too a hospital.." Then her eyes shut for the last time.
"SLYPHEIL!!!!" Shouted Gourry. He was crying too. He had know Slypheil since they where kids. He had been her first friend, and will stay that way. or he hoped. "DAMN YOU BASTARD! WHERE ARE YOU?! SHOW YOURSELF!!!"
"Oh my. It's seems my aim was a little of. but don't worry If you get her to the hospital in time she will live," said an un-bodied voice.
"But first you have to get past me," hissed Funatzu (sad music should end here if u read at my speed ^_^''). Lina rose form her spot and shoot her head right back up. She had the most madisseted (is that a word?) look on her face. She clenched her fists. But before she could say anything Val stepped forward.
"Getting past you? Don't make me laugh. I'm going to kill you before you even think about it," he said. He had lost it. This guy was going down. The monster roared.
"I beat you already; don't think I can't do it again," the monster hissed.
"Oh but now I'm really pissed. I haven't even shown you my real power," he said arrogantly. He crossed his arms over his chest and smirk.
"Really, Well I guess that goes for the both of us. You won't be bale to even breath when I'm done with you."
"Valgrav, you're gonna handle this one on your own?" asked Lina.
"What less, like I'd have you try and help and just get in the way."
"If you survive make sure to remind to beat you."
"Try if you can," he said walking towards the monster. The two just stared at each other for two seconds then the doubleganger was the first to speak.
"Well I'm waiting to see your new power," he said as though he knew the Valgrav was bluffing. Valgrav unfolding his arms then shrugged.
"If you really want to die now, I guess it would be rude not to grant your wish." Val closed his eyes then curled his hand into fists bringing his elbows right up to his sides. A red aurora surrounded him and started coming out of the ground. Two bulges appeared between his shoulder blades. Valgrav fell to his knees then yelled in pain, as two gigantic lack wings shot out of his back. Lina gasped. He was an ancient dragon. Just as everyone thought it was over his left arm started to change. It grew long and scaly with some feathers sticking out. Veins popped out of his forehead as he let out another scream.
After Val was finished his transformation he stayed on his knees and hands sweat bedding down his face. The doubleganger saw this as an opportunity.
"What a waste.. After all that power you have to recover from your transformation. I'm sorry but I can't wait that long I'll just have to kill you," Funatzu smirked as he raised his clawed handed about to stab Val though the back.
"Not so Fast!!"
"Lina!" The doubleganger laughed.
"How interesting going to try and kill me one last time?"
"But this time it's going to work," Lina said holding a black blade in her hand. The doubleganger studied the blade then backed up his eyes widening.
"That.sword.. The darkness.. How do you know that spell.?!"
"Let's just say it was a little trick I learned," Lina said grimacing as she advanced upon the monster. She was surprised her self she had enough power to summon another Laguna Blade on the same day. "This time you're gonna pay for my friends' life!!!" Lina ran and jumped in the air, "Slash sword of Darkness.." Lina threw up blood.. She couldn't handle his much power. The spell died in her hands and she came crashing down to the floor.
It took the monster two second to realize what happened. He laughed.
"I'll give you congratulations for effort. to tell you the truth if that little "trick" of yours managed to get me it would've killed me!" he walked forward kicking Valgrav in the stomach sending him into the wall. "But your play is over! Now DIE!!!!"
"LINA!!!!" They all shouted!!!!
CLANK
Amelia gasped. Gourry and Zelgadis stopped from running.
"Who the hell are you!" shouted Funatzu, as he pulled back holding his stump trying to stop the blood from oozing out..
Just as his claws came down on Lina his hand was cut off. Standing right behind Lina was a tall woman. She had shoulder length purple hair and her bangs covered her eyes. She wore a waitress outfit and in her hands she held a sword. It was different from a sword though. It was shaped roughly and instead of one blade it had three that looked like claws and the end a blue light shone out. like Gourry's Sword of Light.
"I'm Luna Inverse."
Boo: Cliff Hanger!!! ^_^'' another late story. sorry u_u'' I was on writers block!!! But I managed to finish it you'll see next chap wut happens!!!