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Chapter 5 - Misses and Masters

Kara appeared in her chambers. She laid back, levitating in the air. Lina Inverse. I can't believe she hasn't been born yet,' Kara thought. Oh Kara,' she thought to herself, what are you going to do now? The Lina you were expecting isn't of this world yet. AND what about those Dragon Fangs? The leader is only eleven! That means I have to wait about fifteen years before Lina is who she really is. She should be an infant right now. A child growing up in the land of Zephilia. MaybeI couldgo see her' Kara shook her head. No. If I visit the Inverse family, there is a possibility someone might see me. If not Xellos, then maybe Luna, Lina's older sister. Last thing a monster needs is to face off the Knight of Cepheid. Oh geez! Why can't Lina be older? Why am I at this particular part of history? WHY ME?'

Kara's mental tirade ceased for a moment. She stopped levitating and stood before the fireplace. With a flick of her finger, a fire was ignited. Kara watched the flames, musing. You know what this really means Kara. This means I really am part of this world. I was MEANT to be here. But am I really part of this world? This Slayers Dimension? I meanwhat's next? I have some sort of hand in the philosopher stone? Will I somehow miraculously become part of Lina Inverse's later exploits?'

Kara murmured softly.

Who's Lina, may I ask? asked a slightly nasal, tenor voice.

She turned around to look at the tall, dark figure. Haven't seen you around for a while. I was getting a little bored.

Well, you know how the Greater Beast is, Miss Kara. Always having me off on errands. However, she's given me a special assignment. She also asked for you to accompany me. Can't imagine why. Xellos shrugged. He cocked his head. Now, who was this Lina' you mentioned?

Just some girl I used to know of in my former life. I wonder what she would think of me, as a monster.

Well, Miss Kara, I would suppose she would be frightened of you, as most humans are of monsters. Xellos shrugged again.

You're probably right, Kara sighed. Ah well, it's much more fun being a monster. By the way, there is something I've been meaning to ask you

And what's that Miss Kara? Xellos smiling.

Why do you address me as Miss Kara'? Why not Kara? I don't call you Mister Xellos,' you know.

Now that I think about it. I really don't know, Xellos scratched his head, I guess it's because I'm maintaining a distance because you are my minion.

Oh dear, Kara mocked, we wouldn't want you to become attached' or something, would we? I mean how horrible could it be if you were to fraternize with a lower level demon. Must keep our nose clean, musn't we? Xellos smiled a little wider.

Well, I guess it's better than monsters who don't show their masters a certain amount of respect, isn't it? Xellos stepped closer to Kara. You must be awful confident of yourself, Miss Kara. His eyes gleamed down into hers. Kara smirked.

Why yes, I am Master Xellos. Very confident. Xellos smiled. Whew,' Kara thought to herself, I avoided that situation.'

Very well, Xellos replied, we must be leaving on our assignment. I expect you to keep up. Xellos paused. Or the results might be, he paused again and ran a finger along her collar bone, His finger rested under her chin.

Oh no, that won't happen. Believe me, Kara's eyes gleamed as she smirked.

Xellos whispered. He bent and kissed Kara chastely, then, disappeared. Kara smiled.