Ok. We've arrived at chapter 3. Huzzah! Sorry that it's once again taken me a bit to update, but I've had to work Vacation Bible School for kids at my church and work backstage for a musical at the same time, so I've pretty much been swamped for a while. Need sleep. But fear not! I am promising all of you, those who have read my story and those who have not, that I WILL FINISH THIS FANFIC!!!! Trust me, I would never post a story without finishing it. I hate it when people start stories and never finish them. Well, before I start, allow me to address a few of my reviewers.
Alea Seikou - I would like to thank you for not only telling me that you like my story, but you also tell me why you like it. Your reviews are helpful, but don't be afraid to tell me what you don't like about it. You won't hurt my feelings.
Airi-chan - Two things for you. 1: Trust me, there is some point to Lance's death. It's nothing huge, but it'll be explained later. 2: YOU ROCK!!!! I'm not from Poland, but my family is Polish decent. I wish my relatives had taught me how to speak Polish. Oh well. I just wanted to say that you are cool because you're from Poland.
All my other reviewers, I appreciate you taking the time to encourage me. I'll try to keep you happy. But enough delays! On with the show!
Chapter 3
Amelia could hardly believe what she was seeing. Surely as she lived and breathed, Zelgadis Greywers was standing in front of her. Reguardless of the fact that his skin was obviously blue, she still had trouble realizing that it was him. She was having so much trouble that she didn't even notice one of the guards waving his hand in front of her face.
"Princess!"
Amelia jumped back to reality. "Yes?"
"Do you know this man?"
"I...I think so." She walked closer to him. He remained silent and motionless the whole time. The guards would not allow her to get too close to him. When she felt that she was close enough, she spoke.
"Mr. Zelgadis? Is that you?"
He chuckled slightly. "You mean you can't tell? Amelia, I thought you knew me better than that."
Her face lit up. "Mr. Zelgadis!" She would've hugged him into suffocation if the guards had not been in the way. "Stand aside! Let him in!"
"But Princess...he seems a little...suspicious. Can we trust him?"
Amelia put her hands on her hips. "Are you guys new or something? Zelgadis has stayed here before. He helped save my father. He should be reguarded as a hero here!"
The guards glanced around at one another. She was right, most of them had only been around for about a year. They still seemed hesitant about letting Zelgadis in. Amelia was about to explode, but she calmed down when she heard the voice of her father.
"What seems to be the commotion? Why...if it isn't Zelgadis! Welcome friend! Always good to see you! You've been gone for quite some time haven't you? Hahaha!" The guards looked astonished. While they were getting over they're shock, Amelia shoved them out of the way.
"Come in, Mr. Zelgadis!" Amelia grabbed at his arm and pulled him inside. Zel seemed a little surprised by this, but he followed her and Phil inward. They found a room and each sat down.
"So, Zelgadis, what brings you here? Finally decided to drop in for a visit?" asked Phil.
"Actually, I was here to apply for the bodyguard job."
"You heard about that?"
"Well...a lot of my travels went through barren wastelands, so there wasn't exactly a lot of opportunity to make money. I started running short of supplies and money so I decided to come back to the areas that were inside of the barrier. While passing through a town near here yesterday, I overheard talk about a bodyguard for the princess of Seyruun. I figured I'd come and find out what was going on, and earn a little money at the same time."
Amelia began to swell up inside a little. She knew Zelgadis, and this sounded a lot like he was trying to say he was worried about her. It made her feel good. Her father continued the conversation.
"Well, I'm not sure who the villain is, but an assassin is about and he seems set on killing Amelia." Zel's eyes widened slightly. "He's tried twice already. The first time he attacked her while she slept, but luckily she woke up in time. We had alredy hired one bodyguard, but he was killed shortly after his presentation. We're constantly on the lookout for him, but we have no idea what he looks like, so we can only wait."
Zelgadis clenched his fist that was under his cape. He had been worried when he learned that Amelia needed a body guard, but it wasn't just some silly matter that he had thought it to be. Someone had tried to hurt...no...kill Amelia. If he knew where the assassin was right now, it would be a gruesome fate that would befall him. Zel tried to keep his cool.
"I see...Amelia..he..he didn't hurt you, did he?"
"Oh no, Mr. Zelgadis. Just scared the life out of me a couple of times!" She managed a nervous giggle. Zel looked up at Phil.
"Prince Phileonel, I'll be Amelia's bodyguard."
Phil let out a huge laugh. "Why that's perfect! I know I can trust you with her, Zelgadis! You're no fraud!"
"Fraud?" Zel seemed confused. Amelia clarified for him.
"Let's just say, the council was more concerned with my body guard's etiquette instead of his ability to protect me." Her eyes lowered. "Still...I wish he hadn't died. Why did he have to be so foolish? He should've known better..."
Phil broke the sad moment. "Well, I actually feel safer with you around than the guards or any other mercenary in the kingdom! I'm sure you can stop this villain that keeps bothering my daughter!"
"So I've got the job?"
"Certainly! And I'll even pay you more than the original payment!"
Zel seemed indifferent about this offer. "Thank you," he said anyway.
"Would you like a formal presentation?" asked Phil.
"No! No. Thanks, but I'll pass."
"Very well. I'll make sure that all of the guards and the council know that you are now Amelia's bodyguard." Phil rushed off to spread the news. Now came an awkward moment. As glad as they were to see each other after so long, they seemed to be at a loss for words. Amelia managed to break the silence.
"How have your travels been?"
"Unfruitful..."
"Oh...have you been out there searching this whole time?"
"Pretty much."
"...you could've dropped by for a visit."
This hurt Zel a little, because she was right. "I...I know....sorry."
"Well, I guess it's ok! You're here now, afterall," she said with a smile. Zel smiled back at her, but she could hardly tell because of his mask. This bothered her. She had to do something about it. "Are you going to keep that mask on all day?"
"Huh?"
"Come on. Let me look at you." She walked over to Zel and pulled his mask down. Then she slid his hood off. They're eyes met. She smiled, "There. Much better." She went back to her chair and sat. "So, are you sure you want to be my body guard? You know that may mean that you have to stay here for a while," she said jokingly.
"Well, I think I'll survive. I probably need a break from travelling anyway," replied Zel.
"Yeah, let's just hope that I survive," Amelia said jokingly, but then realized what she said, and began to become afraid. Her face sunk and she looked down at the floor. Zel could tell she was scared. He stood and walked over next to her chair.
"Amelia, I won't let anyone hurt you. I promise." She looked up at him. He cracked a slight smile, "It's not like I haven't protected you before." She smiled back. She let out a small sigh and stood up. She turned towards Zel.
"Mr. Zelgadis..."
"Yes?"
She walked up to him and put her arms around him. A little shocked, Zel stood there confused. Amelia closed her eyes and rested her head against his chest as she hugged him.
"I'm really happy to see you again," she said with a smile.
Zel looked down at her and slowly put a hand on her shoulder. "I'm... glad to see you too," he managed to say. Amelia felt so secure for that moment, resting against his strong chest. She slowly pulled away from him. In order to prevent another awkward moment, she quickly spoke up.
"Well, we can't just wait in here all day. Come on!" She grabbed his arm again and began pulling him along.
"Ummm, Amelia. Just one thing."
"Yes?"
"You don't have to call me Mr. Zelgadis."
She smiled at him. "Ok, Zelgadis!"
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Ok, there's chapter 3 for ya. Sorry again for taking too long, but I've been kind of busy. I decided it would be better for me to shorten the chapters so I can update more often. This chapter was actually supposed to be quite a bit longer, but I think most people will prefer that I update quicker. I'm sort of disappointed with this chapter. I don't think it came out too well. I'm sorry if you don't like it. I'm a little behind on my sleep. I know that's not an excuse. I'm really sorry if this chapter sucked. I'll try and do better. Well then, I believe it's time for a PSA. Adopt a llama and help save the world. My my, wasn't that dandy? Ok, time for sleep. Don't break anything in the near future and may everyone enjoy their sleep as I am about to. I believe I'm starting to ramble. Cutting...off...author...commentary......
Alea Seikou - I would like to thank you for not only telling me that you like my story, but you also tell me why you like it. Your reviews are helpful, but don't be afraid to tell me what you don't like about it. You won't hurt my feelings.
Airi-chan - Two things for you. 1: Trust me, there is some point to Lance's death. It's nothing huge, but it'll be explained later. 2: YOU ROCK!!!! I'm not from Poland, but my family is Polish decent. I wish my relatives had taught me how to speak Polish. Oh well. I just wanted to say that you are cool because you're from Poland.
All my other reviewers, I appreciate you taking the time to encourage me. I'll try to keep you happy. But enough delays! On with the show!
Chapter 3
Amelia could hardly believe what she was seeing. Surely as she lived and breathed, Zelgadis Greywers was standing in front of her. Reguardless of the fact that his skin was obviously blue, she still had trouble realizing that it was him. She was having so much trouble that she didn't even notice one of the guards waving his hand in front of her face.
"Princess!"
Amelia jumped back to reality. "Yes?"
"Do you know this man?"
"I...I think so." She walked closer to him. He remained silent and motionless the whole time. The guards would not allow her to get too close to him. When she felt that she was close enough, she spoke.
"Mr. Zelgadis? Is that you?"
He chuckled slightly. "You mean you can't tell? Amelia, I thought you knew me better than that."
Her face lit up. "Mr. Zelgadis!" She would've hugged him into suffocation if the guards had not been in the way. "Stand aside! Let him in!"
"But Princess...he seems a little...suspicious. Can we trust him?"
Amelia put her hands on her hips. "Are you guys new or something? Zelgadis has stayed here before. He helped save my father. He should be reguarded as a hero here!"
The guards glanced around at one another. She was right, most of them had only been around for about a year. They still seemed hesitant about letting Zelgadis in. Amelia was about to explode, but she calmed down when she heard the voice of her father.
"What seems to be the commotion? Why...if it isn't Zelgadis! Welcome friend! Always good to see you! You've been gone for quite some time haven't you? Hahaha!" The guards looked astonished. While they were getting over they're shock, Amelia shoved them out of the way.
"Come in, Mr. Zelgadis!" Amelia grabbed at his arm and pulled him inside. Zel seemed a little surprised by this, but he followed her and Phil inward. They found a room and each sat down.
"So, Zelgadis, what brings you here? Finally decided to drop in for a visit?" asked Phil.
"Actually, I was here to apply for the bodyguard job."
"You heard about that?"
"Well...a lot of my travels went through barren wastelands, so there wasn't exactly a lot of opportunity to make money. I started running short of supplies and money so I decided to come back to the areas that were inside of the barrier. While passing through a town near here yesterday, I overheard talk about a bodyguard for the princess of Seyruun. I figured I'd come and find out what was going on, and earn a little money at the same time."
Amelia began to swell up inside a little. She knew Zelgadis, and this sounded a lot like he was trying to say he was worried about her. It made her feel good. Her father continued the conversation.
"Well, I'm not sure who the villain is, but an assassin is about and he seems set on killing Amelia." Zel's eyes widened slightly. "He's tried twice already. The first time he attacked her while she slept, but luckily she woke up in time. We had alredy hired one bodyguard, but he was killed shortly after his presentation. We're constantly on the lookout for him, but we have no idea what he looks like, so we can only wait."
Zelgadis clenched his fist that was under his cape. He had been worried when he learned that Amelia needed a body guard, but it wasn't just some silly matter that he had thought it to be. Someone had tried to hurt...no...kill Amelia. If he knew where the assassin was right now, it would be a gruesome fate that would befall him. Zel tried to keep his cool.
"I see...Amelia..he..he didn't hurt you, did he?"
"Oh no, Mr. Zelgadis. Just scared the life out of me a couple of times!" She managed a nervous giggle. Zel looked up at Phil.
"Prince Phileonel, I'll be Amelia's bodyguard."
Phil let out a huge laugh. "Why that's perfect! I know I can trust you with her, Zelgadis! You're no fraud!"
"Fraud?" Zel seemed confused. Amelia clarified for him.
"Let's just say, the council was more concerned with my body guard's etiquette instead of his ability to protect me." Her eyes lowered. "Still...I wish he hadn't died. Why did he have to be so foolish? He should've known better..."
Phil broke the sad moment. "Well, I actually feel safer with you around than the guards or any other mercenary in the kingdom! I'm sure you can stop this villain that keeps bothering my daughter!"
"So I've got the job?"
"Certainly! And I'll even pay you more than the original payment!"
Zel seemed indifferent about this offer. "Thank you," he said anyway.
"Would you like a formal presentation?" asked Phil.
"No! No. Thanks, but I'll pass."
"Very well. I'll make sure that all of the guards and the council know that you are now Amelia's bodyguard." Phil rushed off to spread the news. Now came an awkward moment. As glad as they were to see each other after so long, they seemed to be at a loss for words. Amelia managed to break the silence.
"How have your travels been?"
"Unfruitful..."
"Oh...have you been out there searching this whole time?"
"Pretty much."
"...you could've dropped by for a visit."
This hurt Zel a little, because she was right. "I...I know....sorry."
"Well, I guess it's ok! You're here now, afterall," she said with a smile. Zel smiled back at her, but she could hardly tell because of his mask. This bothered her. She had to do something about it. "Are you going to keep that mask on all day?"
"Huh?"
"Come on. Let me look at you." She walked over to Zel and pulled his mask down. Then she slid his hood off. They're eyes met. She smiled, "There. Much better." She went back to her chair and sat. "So, are you sure you want to be my body guard? You know that may mean that you have to stay here for a while," she said jokingly.
"Well, I think I'll survive. I probably need a break from travelling anyway," replied Zel.
"Yeah, let's just hope that I survive," Amelia said jokingly, but then realized what she said, and began to become afraid. Her face sunk and she looked down at the floor. Zel could tell she was scared. He stood and walked over next to her chair.
"Amelia, I won't let anyone hurt you. I promise." She looked up at him. He cracked a slight smile, "It's not like I haven't protected you before." She smiled back. She let out a small sigh and stood up. She turned towards Zel.
"Mr. Zelgadis..."
"Yes?"
She walked up to him and put her arms around him. A little shocked, Zel stood there confused. Amelia closed her eyes and rested her head against his chest as she hugged him.
"I'm really happy to see you again," she said with a smile.
Zel looked down at her and slowly put a hand on her shoulder. "I'm... glad to see you too," he managed to say. Amelia felt so secure for that moment, resting against his strong chest. She slowly pulled away from him. In order to prevent another awkward moment, she quickly spoke up.
"Well, we can't just wait in here all day. Come on!" She grabbed his arm again and began pulling him along.
"Ummm, Amelia. Just one thing."
"Yes?"
"You don't have to call me Mr. Zelgadis."
She smiled at him. "Ok, Zelgadis!"
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Ok, there's chapter 3 for ya. Sorry again for taking too long, but I've been kind of busy. I decided it would be better for me to shorten the chapters so I can update more often. This chapter was actually supposed to be quite a bit longer, but I think most people will prefer that I update quicker. I'm sort of disappointed with this chapter. I don't think it came out too well. I'm sorry if you don't like it. I'm a little behind on my sleep. I know that's not an excuse. I'm really sorry if this chapter sucked. I'll try and do better. Well then, I believe it's time for a PSA. Adopt a llama and help save the world. My my, wasn't that dandy? Ok, time for sleep. Don't break anything in the near future and may everyone enjoy their sleep as I am about to. I believe I'm starting to ramble. Cutting...off...author...commentary......