Last Hope
Chapter 2
Naughty Xellos and Hello Sister!!
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It had been a week since the kidnapping of Amelia. Phil had sent many knights to search for her, but none have returned with comforting news. There was no trace of Amelia's whereabouts. With the new threat, Lina, Gourry, Filia, and Zelgadis were on the road again on another adventure. Accept this adventure felt different. It wasn't the same without the Justice thirsty princess tagging along. They were all traveling in the direction of Zefielia, Lina's hometown where she grew up at with her older sister Luna Inverse.
There was at one more day of traveling before they would reach Zefielia. So they had to keep up pace. With the thought of Amelia's well being in mind, it kept the group moving swift. They were dirty, they were tired, and Lina was hungry.
They stopped at an inn that was placed just between the boarder of Saillune and Zefielia. The group decided that they needed their rest to walk the rest of the way to Zefielia. Though they could actually be there by morning, Lina just insisted that she stayed at an inn so that she could eat and take a luxurious bath. Or it might have been an excuse to not want to see her sister so soon. Even though time was running out for them to save Amelia. But what could you expect from Lina?
After piling mountains of food into her mouth, Lina went to the spa. Filia was already soaking in the boiling water. Lina walked up to the spa, and dipped the tip of her toe in the water first to determine how hot it was. Steam rises from the heat of the water. She walked in slowly, and sat down in a spot next to Filia. Letting out a relaxing sigh. Lina tilt her head back, and shut her eyes relaxing her mind and body. Her thoughts went to Amelia, and how they would sit in a spa like this in there past adventures with each other. They would talk to each other for hours. That's how she found out that Amelia fancied Zelgadis. The princess would tell her everything. They were best friends.
Lina's eyes shot open, pain reflecting in them. Filia could tell something was bothering Lina. She was watching her the entire time. She knew exactly what was bothering her. It didn't take a genius to figure that one out.
"Miss Lina, I'm sorry about Amelia. But I'm sure we will find some way to rescue her." Filia said gently, and frowned when Lina did not respond. "Well, I'm done here. I'll leave you to your thoughts." Standing up, Filia takes her leave. Grabbing a pink towel from its perch she walks into the changing room.
Finally Lina was alone. Tears filled in her eyes, falling down freely into the boiling water. "Amelia, please be safe." She whispered in the air, hoping that maybe the message would get to Amelia. Though she knew it was stupid to even think it.
That night was so perfect for Amelia. She had finally gotten her chance with Zelgadis. Then it all was ruined by some mysterious hooded figures. Lina's fists tightened at the thought of the black hearted creatures that took away Amelia. Then her mind retraced something that had also happened that night .She blinked, and remembered that she had danced with Xellos.
Her heart fluttered, and she began to feel giddy inside. But what could that possibly mean. That she had feelings for a mazoku? They don't even know the feeling of love. She knows what he is. If he were ordered to, he would kill her at any opportunity. He had to obey his master and Lina understood that. It was impossible for it to work out between them even if she -did- have feelings for him.
Lina's cheeks turned pink, and not from the heat. She was acting ridiculous that night of the ball. Dancing with Xellos, allowing his filthy hands to touch her. Then again it must have felt nice to be in his arms like that. Even if she wasn't completely sober.
'What am I thinking!' She yelled at herself furiously. 'I can't be thinking of him like that. No, no it's not right!' Her cheeks kept changing shades of red. Past adventures crept into her mind. And the time Xellos had pecked her on the cheek, she did nothing then either. She just blushed and fell onto her knee's feeling embarrassed. But she never tortured him afterwards. Did she like his kiss? Even if it was something small like a peak on the cheek?
Growling at her childish thoughts. She sinks deeper into the water. Tilting her head back again, she closed her eyes and starts to drift off into slumber land.
Someone creeps over towards the red head in the spa. A smile plastered on his face as usual. Though she wasn't exactly decent as far as clothes wise, he approached her anyway. After all, someone had to save her from drowning herself shouldn't they? No one should fall asleep in a pool of water and not expect the worse to happen. It wouldn't be impressive if the Great Lina Inverse died by drowning herself in a spa.
Xellos cleared his throat. "Ne, Lina-chan?" No response. "Lina? Oh Liiiinnnnaaa!" He still received no response from the unconscious red head. 'She must be out of it' He thought.
Scooping her out of the spa, he wraps his cloak around her so that she didn't reveal anything. Though he had just now seen everything. Cradling the petite form of Lina in his arms he carried her to her room, he gently lays her down on her bed. He sat down on her bedside, and set his staff beside him. Xellos gazed at her face for the longest time. Noting every lining of her face. She looked so cute when she was unconscious. Never had he been this close to Lina without getting punched or blown up. Even if he was close enough to Lina, she would never hold still long enough for him to do this before. He caressed her face with his gloved hand. Brushing back a strand of her fiery hair from her face, he leans down and gives her a kiss on the forehead before grabbing his staff and disappearing, like he always did.
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Zelgadis tossed and turned in his sleep. Flashbacks of the night Amelia was taken away haunted his unconscious mind. Laughter echoed in his dream. He pictured Amelia in a dark place with chains tied around every inch of her limbs. Blood streamed down the side of her face. Her eyes looked up, looked up at him. Her eyes pleading for his rescue. He reached out his hand to her. Longing to pull her out of harms way. But the closer he got to her, the farther away she began to drift into nothingness. Her scream carried out through his mind like a plague.
Jolting up from his bed. Cold sweat soaked his face with remembrance of the nightmare he had. Clutching his forehead, trying to parish the painful thoughts away. He weeps silently in his hands. "Amelia." He said to the empty room in a weak, crackling voice. "I will save you. No matter what the cost. I will rescue you."
Wiping away his tears, he stands up and quickly gets dressed. His mind was to cluttered with thoughts to try to rest any longer. He dreaded falling asleep now. Even though this was not the first time he has had the dream since she was kidnapped.
Zelgadis prepared himself a hot mug of green tea downstairs. No one was around; he was the only one awake as far as he could tell. He was lucky enough to sneak tea from the kitchen. Zelgadis also went out and got firewood to throw into the flames of the fireplace. He sat in a comfortable armchair in front of the warm fireplace. His eyes hollow and unfocused. He wouldn't move an inch accept to occasionally take a sip of his Green Tea.
This was usually natural for Zelgadis to do. But this time was different. This time he wasn't worried about the way he looked and what others thought of him. This time he was worried about Amelia. He didn't really have a clue when he these feelings for Amelia started. It could have been, perhaps. The day they all went there separate ways after the battle against Dark Star. Amelia had given him a token of their friendship before he went off to search for his cure. He cherished that wristband, everyday keeping it close to his heart.
Zelgadis pulled something out of his white cloak. A pink wristband with a blue orb on it with a star inside was pulled out from his cloak. It was the gift Amelia had given him long ago. He had kept it since then.
He started all over again, having flashbacks of when they first met. Up to now. If only he had at least told Amelia how he really felt about her, maybe things would be a little better. If she were to ever die without her knowing the truth, he would never forgive himself. He had never felt for anyone like he did for Amelia. Sure they had many differences. He was a gloomy chimaera, and she was a cheery, Ally of Justice princess of Saillune.
Maybe she was better off without him. "No." He debated with his own thoughts. "She needs me." He muttered to the fire. The fire twisted and crackled in the empty room. Leaving Zelgadis to his thoughts.
~ * * * ~
A bright light shone through Lina's bedroom window. Her eyes fluttered open. Lina's mind was still half-asleep. Once she was fully awake, she realized where she was and sat upright in bed. Peered around the room she tried to remember how she had gotten here. Lina remembered being in the spa, and then. She must have fallen asleep. But how did she get back in here?
She looked down at the fabric that kept her warm through the night. It was a black cloak with trimmings that looked awfully like the one's on Xellos' cloak. She smiled, 'That silly mazoku' she thought. Then her eyes grew wider when she realized she had no clothes on. And she probably didn't when Xellos brought her in here. "XELLOS!" She screamed to the empty room. "Stupid filthy hentai mazoku bastard." She growled as she grabbed the clothes from her drawers and putting them on.
Her stomach growled at her. Well I guess revenge against Xellos could wait until after breakfast, she thought.
Walking down the flight of stairs. Lina leaped into her seat at the table where Zelgadis, Gourry, and Filia were. Gourry had already begin to devour his food. The only one with decent table manners at the table was Filia and Zelgadis.
After eating breakfast they all set off again. They would arrive in Zefielia before or after nightfall. It all determined on their footwork. Lina looked around aimlessly for any sign of Xellos. She had a bone to pick with him. Must he always disappear like this? Especially after what he tried to pull.
Lina was so lost in thought that she barely noticed that she was falling behind the group. Which is unlike her. She was usually the one in the lead. But no one seemed to take a notice. They were all preoccupied with their own thoughts.
Filia slowed her pace down to walk equally with Lina. "Miss Lina, are you all right? You haven't been yourself." She asked with concern.
"Of course I'm all right. Why wouldn't I be?" Lina snapped defensively.
Filia looked hurt, "I was just trying to help Lina."
"I know." Lina smiled warmly up at her friend. "A lot has happened. I think were all a little tense."
"Yeah, and look at Mr. Zelgadis." Filia pointed at Zelgadis. Who had his hood up to cover his face. He looked deep in thought. It was surprising that he could concentrate about anything with the way Gourry was carrying on talking about pointless matter with him, as always.
"Yeah," Lina ran her slender fingers through her fiery locks. "He's worried about Amelia. We all are."
"I sure hope she's all right."
"So do I."
~ * * * ~
After a long travel to Zefielia, they finally made it. The lands were beautiful, even at night. Lina lead the way to her home. You could tell just by looking at her that she was nervous, and maybe a pinch scared about seeing her sister. The others had heard stories about Luna. The even heard that Luna was more powerful than Lina. Now the time came for them to meet the big scary Luna Inverse.
They arrived at a cozy looking home that was set in a huge meadow. Lina closed her eyes, flashbacks of her childhood role-played before her eyes of a little redhead girl running through the meadows, then the flashback parishes and returned her mind to the present. Her heart pounded rapidly in her chest, she knocked on the front door. The door flung open, and there stood Luna Inverse.
Her sister had purple-ish short hair that was cut exactly like Xellos. Every feature in the face was the same as Xellos' accept she had aqua blue eyes, with no slits. "What do you want! Oh-" Luna surveyed them closely. Her eyes then paused when she saw Lina. Their eyes met, and Lina gulped. A smiled stretched on her lips. "I didn't expect to see you here Lina. Come in. All of you." She motioned them indoors.
They all entered feelings awkward. Gourry pointed at a picture of Lina in a sundress as a five-year-old girl, he laughed insanely. Then Lina nudged him hard in the side with her elbow.
"Please, relax in the lounge. I'll bring in some Green Tea and muffins." Luna offered, and hurriedly rushed off into the kitchen.
"Well she doesn't seem so bad." Gourry commented.
Lina huffed, and sat down on the couch next to Filia. Zelgadis neglected to take a seat, he preferred to stand up. Leaning against a wall, with his eyes downcast. Filia sat down beside Lina. They all waited for Luna to return.
"Your house is nice Lina." Filia gazed around the room that looked very well kept. She tried to imagine what it looked like when Lina lived there as a kid. The very thought of it sent a shiver down her spine.
Lina responded with a grumble.
Filia looked at a huge portrait hanging just above the fireplace. There was a red headed woman with jet green eyes, and a man with dark purple hair and blue eyes. A teenager Luna stood in the front, with her mother's hand resting on her shoulder and a tiny little redhead with crimson eyes stood proudly by her sister's side. They all looked like a happy family. Smiles plastered on all of their faces.
Luna walked in with a tray full of muffins and a teacup. Steam spilled out of the mouth of the teacup. She sat it down on the miniature table in front of the couch. Pouring tea out for all of them.
"Now tell me. What do I owe this unexpected visit?"
"Well, we need your help." Lina jumped straight to the point. She sighed and explained the entire story about Amelia's kidnapping.
Luna sat down in an armchair. Rubbing her chin in thought. "Interesting. Very interesting.."
"What!?" Lina asked impatiently. "What's interesting?"
"It's just, there was three mysterious men coming into my restaurant just about 7 days ago. I eavesdropped while taking someone's order at the table just beside them. They started talking about an accomplishment. And how their master will be pleased. I can't remember too much, but I do recall them also mentioning something about the plan is in motion." Everyone looked transfixed at the information Luna had came up with.
"Are they that thick?" Lina said in disbelief. "Who would mention something like that in a restaurant with a dozen people around, where just anyone could hear!"
"Must I remind you sis, that I also have excellent hearing. They were talking in whisper. I doubt anyone else but I heard them."
"So what do we do now?" Gourry asked.
"We wait." Luna said in a stern and serious voice. "Trust me, I have my ways. I will found out the meaning of this."
Chapter 2
Naughty Xellos and Hello Sister!!
~ * * * ~
It had been a week since the kidnapping of Amelia. Phil had sent many knights to search for her, but none have returned with comforting news. There was no trace of Amelia's whereabouts. With the new threat, Lina, Gourry, Filia, and Zelgadis were on the road again on another adventure. Accept this adventure felt different. It wasn't the same without the Justice thirsty princess tagging along. They were all traveling in the direction of Zefielia, Lina's hometown where she grew up at with her older sister Luna Inverse.
There was at one more day of traveling before they would reach Zefielia. So they had to keep up pace. With the thought of Amelia's well being in mind, it kept the group moving swift. They were dirty, they were tired, and Lina was hungry.
They stopped at an inn that was placed just between the boarder of Saillune and Zefielia. The group decided that they needed their rest to walk the rest of the way to Zefielia. Though they could actually be there by morning, Lina just insisted that she stayed at an inn so that she could eat and take a luxurious bath. Or it might have been an excuse to not want to see her sister so soon. Even though time was running out for them to save Amelia. But what could you expect from Lina?
After piling mountains of food into her mouth, Lina went to the spa. Filia was already soaking in the boiling water. Lina walked up to the spa, and dipped the tip of her toe in the water first to determine how hot it was. Steam rises from the heat of the water. She walked in slowly, and sat down in a spot next to Filia. Letting out a relaxing sigh. Lina tilt her head back, and shut her eyes relaxing her mind and body. Her thoughts went to Amelia, and how they would sit in a spa like this in there past adventures with each other. They would talk to each other for hours. That's how she found out that Amelia fancied Zelgadis. The princess would tell her everything. They were best friends.
Lina's eyes shot open, pain reflecting in them. Filia could tell something was bothering Lina. She was watching her the entire time. She knew exactly what was bothering her. It didn't take a genius to figure that one out.
"Miss Lina, I'm sorry about Amelia. But I'm sure we will find some way to rescue her." Filia said gently, and frowned when Lina did not respond. "Well, I'm done here. I'll leave you to your thoughts." Standing up, Filia takes her leave. Grabbing a pink towel from its perch she walks into the changing room.
Finally Lina was alone. Tears filled in her eyes, falling down freely into the boiling water. "Amelia, please be safe." She whispered in the air, hoping that maybe the message would get to Amelia. Though she knew it was stupid to even think it.
That night was so perfect for Amelia. She had finally gotten her chance with Zelgadis. Then it all was ruined by some mysterious hooded figures. Lina's fists tightened at the thought of the black hearted creatures that took away Amelia. Then her mind retraced something that had also happened that night .She blinked, and remembered that she had danced with Xellos.
Her heart fluttered, and she began to feel giddy inside. But what could that possibly mean. That she had feelings for a mazoku? They don't even know the feeling of love. She knows what he is. If he were ordered to, he would kill her at any opportunity. He had to obey his master and Lina understood that. It was impossible for it to work out between them even if she -did- have feelings for him.
Lina's cheeks turned pink, and not from the heat. She was acting ridiculous that night of the ball. Dancing with Xellos, allowing his filthy hands to touch her. Then again it must have felt nice to be in his arms like that. Even if she wasn't completely sober.
'What am I thinking!' She yelled at herself furiously. 'I can't be thinking of him like that. No, no it's not right!' Her cheeks kept changing shades of red. Past adventures crept into her mind. And the time Xellos had pecked her on the cheek, she did nothing then either. She just blushed and fell onto her knee's feeling embarrassed. But she never tortured him afterwards. Did she like his kiss? Even if it was something small like a peak on the cheek?
Growling at her childish thoughts. She sinks deeper into the water. Tilting her head back again, she closed her eyes and starts to drift off into slumber land.
Someone creeps over towards the red head in the spa. A smile plastered on his face as usual. Though she wasn't exactly decent as far as clothes wise, he approached her anyway. After all, someone had to save her from drowning herself shouldn't they? No one should fall asleep in a pool of water and not expect the worse to happen. It wouldn't be impressive if the Great Lina Inverse died by drowning herself in a spa.
Xellos cleared his throat. "Ne, Lina-chan?" No response. "Lina? Oh Liiiinnnnaaa!" He still received no response from the unconscious red head. 'She must be out of it' He thought.
Scooping her out of the spa, he wraps his cloak around her so that she didn't reveal anything. Though he had just now seen everything. Cradling the petite form of Lina in his arms he carried her to her room, he gently lays her down on her bed. He sat down on her bedside, and set his staff beside him. Xellos gazed at her face for the longest time. Noting every lining of her face. She looked so cute when she was unconscious. Never had he been this close to Lina without getting punched or blown up. Even if he was close enough to Lina, she would never hold still long enough for him to do this before. He caressed her face with his gloved hand. Brushing back a strand of her fiery hair from her face, he leans down and gives her a kiss on the forehead before grabbing his staff and disappearing, like he always did.
~ * * ~
Zelgadis tossed and turned in his sleep. Flashbacks of the night Amelia was taken away haunted his unconscious mind. Laughter echoed in his dream. He pictured Amelia in a dark place with chains tied around every inch of her limbs. Blood streamed down the side of her face. Her eyes looked up, looked up at him. Her eyes pleading for his rescue. He reached out his hand to her. Longing to pull her out of harms way. But the closer he got to her, the farther away she began to drift into nothingness. Her scream carried out through his mind like a plague.
Jolting up from his bed. Cold sweat soaked his face with remembrance of the nightmare he had. Clutching his forehead, trying to parish the painful thoughts away. He weeps silently in his hands. "Amelia." He said to the empty room in a weak, crackling voice. "I will save you. No matter what the cost. I will rescue you."
Wiping away his tears, he stands up and quickly gets dressed. His mind was to cluttered with thoughts to try to rest any longer. He dreaded falling asleep now. Even though this was not the first time he has had the dream since she was kidnapped.
Zelgadis prepared himself a hot mug of green tea downstairs. No one was around; he was the only one awake as far as he could tell. He was lucky enough to sneak tea from the kitchen. Zelgadis also went out and got firewood to throw into the flames of the fireplace. He sat in a comfortable armchair in front of the warm fireplace. His eyes hollow and unfocused. He wouldn't move an inch accept to occasionally take a sip of his Green Tea.
This was usually natural for Zelgadis to do. But this time was different. This time he wasn't worried about the way he looked and what others thought of him. This time he was worried about Amelia. He didn't really have a clue when he these feelings for Amelia started. It could have been, perhaps. The day they all went there separate ways after the battle against Dark Star. Amelia had given him a token of their friendship before he went off to search for his cure. He cherished that wristband, everyday keeping it close to his heart.
Zelgadis pulled something out of his white cloak. A pink wristband with a blue orb on it with a star inside was pulled out from his cloak. It was the gift Amelia had given him long ago. He had kept it since then.
He started all over again, having flashbacks of when they first met. Up to now. If only he had at least told Amelia how he really felt about her, maybe things would be a little better. If she were to ever die without her knowing the truth, he would never forgive himself. He had never felt for anyone like he did for Amelia. Sure they had many differences. He was a gloomy chimaera, and she was a cheery, Ally of Justice princess of Saillune.
Maybe she was better off without him. "No." He debated with his own thoughts. "She needs me." He muttered to the fire. The fire twisted and crackled in the empty room. Leaving Zelgadis to his thoughts.
~ * * * ~
A bright light shone through Lina's bedroom window. Her eyes fluttered open. Lina's mind was still half-asleep. Once she was fully awake, she realized where she was and sat upright in bed. Peered around the room she tried to remember how she had gotten here. Lina remembered being in the spa, and then. She must have fallen asleep. But how did she get back in here?
She looked down at the fabric that kept her warm through the night. It was a black cloak with trimmings that looked awfully like the one's on Xellos' cloak. She smiled, 'That silly mazoku' she thought. Then her eyes grew wider when she realized she had no clothes on. And she probably didn't when Xellos brought her in here. "XELLOS!" She screamed to the empty room. "Stupid filthy hentai mazoku bastard." She growled as she grabbed the clothes from her drawers and putting them on.
Her stomach growled at her. Well I guess revenge against Xellos could wait until after breakfast, she thought.
Walking down the flight of stairs. Lina leaped into her seat at the table where Zelgadis, Gourry, and Filia were. Gourry had already begin to devour his food. The only one with decent table manners at the table was Filia and Zelgadis.
After eating breakfast they all set off again. They would arrive in Zefielia before or after nightfall. It all determined on their footwork. Lina looked around aimlessly for any sign of Xellos. She had a bone to pick with him. Must he always disappear like this? Especially after what he tried to pull.
Lina was so lost in thought that she barely noticed that she was falling behind the group. Which is unlike her. She was usually the one in the lead. But no one seemed to take a notice. They were all preoccupied with their own thoughts.
Filia slowed her pace down to walk equally with Lina. "Miss Lina, are you all right? You haven't been yourself." She asked with concern.
"Of course I'm all right. Why wouldn't I be?" Lina snapped defensively.
Filia looked hurt, "I was just trying to help Lina."
"I know." Lina smiled warmly up at her friend. "A lot has happened. I think were all a little tense."
"Yeah, and look at Mr. Zelgadis." Filia pointed at Zelgadis. Who had his hood up to cover his face. He looked deep in thought. It was surprising that he could concentrate about anything with the way Gourry was carrying on talking about pointless matter with him, as always.
"Yeah," Lina ran her slender fingers through her fiery locks. "He's worried about Amelia. We all are."
"I sure hope she's all right."
"So do I."
~ * * * ~
After a long travel to Zefielia, they finally made it. The lands were beautiful, even at night. Lina lead the way to her home. You could tell just by looking at her that she was nervous, and maybe a pinch scared about seeing her sister. The others had heard stories about Luna. The even heard that Luna was more powerful than Lina. Now the time came for them to meet the big scary Luna Inverse.
They arrived at a cozy looking home that was set in a huge meadow. Lina closed her eyes, flashbacks of her childhood role-played before her eyes of a little redhead girl running through the meadows, then the flashback parishes and returned her mind to the present. Her heart pounded rapidly in her chest, she knocked on the front door. The door flung open, and there stood Luna Inverse.
Her sister had purple-ish short hair that was cut exactly like Xellos. Every feature in the face was the same as Xellos' accept she had aqua blue eyes, with no slits. "What do you want! Oh-" Luna surveyed them closely. Her eyes then paused when she saw Lina. Their eyes met, and Lina gulped. A smiled stretched on her lips. "I didn't expect to see you here Lina. Come in. All of you." She motioned them indoors.
They all entered feelings awkward. Gourry pointed at a picture of Lina in a sundress as a five-year-old girl, he laughed insanely. Then Lina nudged him hard in the side with her elbow.
"Please, relax in the lounge. I'll bring in some Green Tea and muffins." Luna offered, and hurriedly rushed off into the kitchen.
"Well she doesn't seem so bad." Gourry commented.
Lina huffed, and sat down on the couch next to Filia. Zelgadis neglected to take a seat, he preferred to stand up. Leaning against a wall, with his eyes downcast. Filia sat down beside Lina. They all waited for Luna to return.
"Your house is nice Lina." Filia gazed around the room that looked very well kept. She tried to imagine what it looked like when Lina lived there as a kid. The very thought of it sent a shiver down her spine.
Lina responded with a grumble.
Filia looked at a huge portrait hanging just above the fireplace. There was a red headed woman with jet green eyes, and a man with dark purple hair and blue eyes. A teenager Luna stood in the front, with her mother's hand resting on her shoulder and a tiny little redhead with crimson eyes stood proudly by her sister's side. They all looked like a happy family. Smiles plastered on all of their faces.
Luna walked in with a tray full of muffins and a teacup. Steam spilled out of the mouth of the teacup. She sat it down on the miniature table in front of the couch. Pouring tea out for all of them.
"Now tell me. What do I owe this unexpected visit?"
"Well, we need your help." Lina jumped straight to the point. She sighed and explained the entire story about Amelia's kidnapping.
Luna sat down in an armchair. Rubbing her chin in thought. "Interesting. Very interesting.."
"What!?" Lina asked impatiently. "What's interesting?"
"It's just, there was three mysterious men coming into my restaurant just about 7 days ago. I eavesdropped while taking someone's order at the table just beside them. They started talking about an accomplishment. And how their master will be pleased. I can't remember too much, but I do recall them also mentioning something about the plan is in motion." Everyone looked transfixed at the information Luna had came up with.
"Are they that thick?" Lina said in disbelief. "Who would mention something like that in a restaurant with a dozen people around, where just anyone could hear!"
"Must I remind you sis, that I also have excellent hearing. They were talking in whisper. I doubt anyone else but I heard them."
"So what do we do now?" Gourry asked.
"We wait." Luna said in a stern and serious voice. "Trust me, I have my ways. I will found out the meaning of this."