Darkness Within
Chapter 13
By: Mysticalflame
Dis.: all I own is the popcorn in my tummy! And I don't think that taste's all that good anymore... XD don't own it!
"Lina..." a voice called. She jumped and looked around.
"Zelgadis! You surprised me! Did you need something?" she cocked her head to the side and looked at him in confusion.
"No, but they sent me here to tell you that we're ready to leave." Zelgadis frowned atf the relief that flitted across her face, but he said nothing.
"All right." He turned to leave, but Lina stopped him. "Do you know if Sylphiel and Gourry were planning on leaving?"
"They said they had to get back..."
"All right, I'll take care of it." Lina smiled.
"You know, you don't have to do everything yourself, Lina. We're here to help..."
Lina grinned at him. "Actually, I would love some help with this!" Zel's eyebrow rose. "Oooooh, Xeeeellloooosssss!" Zelgadis chuckled and looked around.
The purple haired mazoku grumbled and appeared. "What is it this time, Lina-san?"
"I need you to take Sylphiel and Gourry back. Would you please do it?" Zelgadis and Xellos both stared at her.
"You asked?" they said at the same time, and Zel glared at Xellos.
"Yeah." Lina scratched the back of her head in embarrassment. "I figure, I keep asking Xellos favors that he doesn't have to do...and besides, if he doesn't..." Lina's eyes twinkled and Zel got the message. "Zel can have some fun beating Xellos up..." Xellos, pouted, but backed away from the grinning chimera.
"I think it's time I went and got those two...humans." Xellos grimaced and disappeared.
"Dang!" Lina frowned.
"What?" Zelgadis blinked. He thought Lina would be happy.
"I didn't want Lacey and Lindsey to meet him..." realization dawned and Zel turned to the camp, running. Lina joined them and they got back quickly. But not fast enough, apparently.
"Miss Lina! What the heck is this thing doing here?!" Lacey yelled out, while trying to hit the mazoku. He dodged and smiled the entire time.
"He's a friend, come to take Sylphiel and Gourry home!" Lina put in, trying to stop Lacey from hurting someone. Lindsey was sitting at the edge of the clearing, laughing. Lacey had yet to hit Xellos.
Sylphiel laid a hand on Lacey's shoulder, calming the girl down. "You better give it up. The only people here who can hurt or kill him, possibly, are Miss Lina and Mr. Zelgadis."
Lacey frowned and sheathed her sword. "Are you sure?"
"Quite." Sylphiel and Lina confirmed.
"All right."
Sylphiel turned to Lina and Zel. "So I guess this is goodbye?"
"For now. It's not like we're never going to see each other again, ya know." Sylphiel gave a small smile and hugged Lina.
"Where's Kevin?" Gourry cocked his head.
"I sent him for some food." Lina smiled. He nodded and gave Lina a hug. Zelgadis tensed up and looked away from them, at the surrounding area.
The group said their goodbyes and continued. Xellos took Sylphiel and Gourry home, and the rest of the day continued uneventfully. There was only one problem. Kevin hadn't returned yet.
A piercing scream resounded through the area.
Hey everyone! Thanks for the reviews, ya'll! I'm sorry I can't respond to them today, I can't get to them :'( waaaah! Anyway, I updated a chapter for all of the story's I'm working on. Thank the author of Broken Wings (good story!) for inadvertently reminding me, and thank my kitten for getting those creative thoughts aflowin'. Anyway, see ya'll later, bai bai!
