Author: Hey guys here's another chapter hope you like it. Oh sorry if the characters don't act like they do in the show, I tried. And, as you know I don't own slayers nor anyone, except Atrium, and Drew.
Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 4:
Lina and Val had been traveling for weeks. As they came upon a village that was on the out skirts of the demon peninsula Val spoke.
"Finally we're in the outer world," said Val.
"Yes it has taken what seems like an eternity to get here," stated Lina.
"So, Lina can we see my parents while we're here. I'm sure Atrium has already told them about you meeting us in the tavern. And I'm sure they would love to see you. Plus don't you get a brake since your mission is over," asked Val.
"I suppose your right. So I guess are next stop is your home town;" said Lina
"Yahoo," cheered Val as they we reaching the town.
"This is odd," stated Lina, as she looked around the village.
"It looks like it was burned recently," continues Lina. "Everyone's died," said Val, he continued, "but that couldn't be I just was here 5 weeks ago. What do you think happened here Lina?"
"Probably a monster wanted a quick meal, and decided this would be the simplest way to get it," she answered.
CLAP CLAP
"Right as ever Lina Inverse," said Xellos as he teleported in.
"Long time no see Xellos, what has it been 10 years since our last encounter," Lina said.
And I was still human then.
"More like twenty. Honestly, Lina I would expect a human such as yourself to be able to acknowledge time," retorted Xellos.
Good to see he hasn't been able to detect that I'm a nightmares creature. Neither, god nor monster, but stronger than both.
Lina smiled and said, "So, Xellos do you know what happened here?"
It was Xellos turn to smile, "Now that is a secret."
Instead of Lina fire-balling Xellos it was Val. With so much anger and hatred in his voice Val practically screamed, "Don't give me that crap. I knew some of these people, what happened here?"
"Perhaps if you answer a question I might be persuaded to answer your question," retorted a charred Xellos.
"And what does the trickster priest wish to know," said Lina.
"Hell master has come back into power Lina. Are you aware of that?" Xellos said with his eyes slightly open.
"And I should be concurred about this why?" asked Lina.
"Don't act stupid Lina you did help kill him, and he'll probably come after you. Plus the one who restored his power has to be pretty powerful. Stronger than even hell master," said Xellos.
Lina telepathically told Val not to tell Xellos of what she had done. She told him that she would explain later on why she didn't want Xellos to know. But, Val had a pretty good idea in mind and just kept quite.
"So, you want to know if I have any info on the guy who gave Hell master his powers back," Lina said.
Xellos nodded.
"And I am guessing you mistress is mad about this because she wanted to be the one in control of the power of the monster race. I bet she was hoping I would nock off the other dark lords. What a shame I disappointed your master," laughed Lina.
"You're a very perceptive girl Lina and I'm afraid you still haven't answered my question. Do you know or not?" demanded Xellos.
"So, demanding Xellos. Okay I'll tell you. I already knew that Hell master had his powers back. I over heard it while traveling. I thought it was a rumor though. But, what I did hear is the person responsible was the NEW knight of chaos. I didn't find out why he did it though," Lina lied.
"Hum... so the Lord of Nightmare has a new knight, interesting. I wonder why the old one quit." Xellos wondered aloud.
"Your guess is as good as mine. So, we gave you what you wanted you tell us what we want to know," said Lina.
"Sherra, Dynast's general destroyed the town. Probably hoping to attract the one who gave Hell master his powers back," Xellos said.
"So, is that why you came here Xellos? To warn us of Phabrizo's gain in power?" asked Val.
"Yes and no. Lina you are always so interesting to travel with I think I will accompany you for a while," said Xellos.
"Sure why not. Always need and extra person, by the way we're on or way to visit Filia, think you can be civil?" asked Lina.
"When am I not Lina?" he asked in a hurtful tone.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't Xellos and a group of humans," said a female voice.
A woman with purple braided hair stood in the middle of what was the town square, now just burnt colored dirt.(AN: ever played Zelda for the N64 and the town full of dead zombies, when you become older Link. Looks like that, but without the zombies, and if you don't know what I am talking about, just picture it anyway you want.) She wore armor and tightly fitted blackish pants, and dark brown boots. The girl was also carrying a very interesting sword.
"I am not human. You should insult people you don't know," said Val.
"Sherra, what a pleasant surprise meeting you here," said Xellos cheerful as usual.
Lina decided to stay quite, and let the two generals talk.
"So, Xellos who are your little friends Xellos," asked Sherra.
Xellos smiled and said that's a secret then vanished, which surprised even Lina.
"Lina see you later mistress has called", he telepathically sent to Lina.
"He just left," said a dumfounded Val.
"Oh well I'll just kill you two," she said.
With that she was about to charge the two when they heard a very familiar female voice who loved to speak of justice. "Monsters who show now mercy for the weak, Heaven shall hold non for you." cried Amelia.
Lina and Sherra both feel flat on their face and Val had a swept drop on his face. Amelia continued, "Prepare yourself monster, for my wrath of justice."
Lina thought, DAMN I was trying to avoid them as long as I could. Oh, well, good to see her and Zel haven't change. Both look the same since we fought Dark star.
Zel was standing in the shadows watching his wife.
Then he noticed Lina, and so did Amelia. "MISS LINA," Amelia cried as she ran to hug her friend. The two hugged and Zel came over to say hi.
"Look like you're getting in trouble as always, Lina Inverse," said Zel.
"Yup," replied Lina.
"Lina Inverse," repeated Sherra in utter bewilderment. "Well, four against one is hardly fair", with that she disappeared.
"She left. WOW that's weird" said Val.
"Yup," Lina said.
"Okay guys since it's only lunch time how about we try to make it to the next town. We can ketch up on old times on the way there," said Lina.
"Good idea, Lina," said Xellos.
"When did you get here/back," Val and Zel said at the same time.
"Why that's a secret," replied Xellos.
"Come on guys lets go," Lina said walking ahead of the group.
With that the group went off to find a village that hopefully wouldn't be a ghost town.