Abyss of the Heart

Chapter 2

"However, I require a kiss." Xelloss said, a glint of amusement forming in his eyes. Everyone was taken aback by his request. None were sure which of the group Xelloss meant due to some questionable events in the past. Filia, on the other hand, knew exactly who it was he was after.

"Then so be it. If justice is to be served by my lips colliding with those of a fiend then in the name of j ustice I will kiss you Mr.Xelloss." Amelia spoke up, much to Filia's relief. If she was lucky the demon would just give up. Xelloss waved his finger in the air.

"Sorry, but little girls aren't my type. I'm into much older women than you my dear." he said. Xelloss could feel the anger rising within Filia and he found it very entertaining.

"Kiss this!" Filia yelled. Too late to dodge as the mace batted Xelloss into the air. The dragoness was quite pleased at the distance she got from that swing.

"Oh come on Filia! He could have known something useful for once." Lina protested. It only took one smoldering glare from the priestess to silence any other complaints the red-head had.

Meanwhile, Xelloss was dusting himself off not far from where he started bouncing against the ground.

"Some kiss, almost knocked me out of my boots." He though fondly. It wasn't a recent feeling he started having, but it was just as strong as when he first noticed it. Xelloss was in love with that dragon girl. Whether it was love for her or the love of tormenting her was still up for questioning. All he knew was he felt great whenever he merely though of her, even if she wished for his death as she slept. At least his master hadn't picked up on this emotion. If she did she never bothered him about it.

"Last thing I need is that chain smoker on my case." he thought, getting ready to sit it out and watch Filia and the others from afar.

"I'm a what, Xelloss dear?" a voice said, rattling his brain painfully. Xelloss realized his fatal mistake of thinking at all with her existing in this universe. Zelas had a knack for hearing the most incriminating parts of his inner dialogue.

"You're a...the greatest master a demon could ask for!" he covered, grasping his hands in a silent plea.

"Hmmm, good enough. Now come here." She ordered. Xelloss was quick to comply

Xelloss appeared before his mistress, kneeling as per usual. Zelas made sure to blow smoke in his face just for his earlier comment.

"I did a little research on that hot spot you found. Care to know?" she asked, blowing more smoke in his direction. Xelloss waited as Zelas took in a deep breath as if preparing for a speech.

"I've got nothing so go check it out. Bye bye." she said, and then returned to doing nothing as she always did. Xelloss was in awe that a person more powerful than he was clueless about an area less than half the size of a small village. So dumbfounded was he that the demon didn't bother to protest before embarking on his quest.