Disclaimer: I don't own the slayers, but I do own any character that was never in the anime. Bwhahaha!

Authoress Note: Hiii! Chapter 2 is finally here! Well not 'finally' but it DID take me a day to think up something that'll happen. It gets a tad angst in this chapter. ; Angsty stuff seems so much easier to write than humor. Anyways, R&R, and tell me if you see grammar mistakes! ACTION!!!

"Xellos...?" Lina repeated to herself, her brain felt fuzzy and she wasn't sure if she was dreaming or not. Xellos put his trade mark expression on, his voice was cheery. "Konbawa, Lina-san! What're you doing out in the middle of the forest?" Lina looked around again, a little disappointed that there was indeed a forest surrounding her. She had obviously been hoping that everything had just been a bad dream.

"That's none of you business," Lina's voice was sharp and edgy, "What do you want from me Xellos?" Xellos put a hand over his heart, a mock-hurt expression on his face. "Yare yare, don't you trust me Lina-san?" Lina snorted, "You're a mazoku, of course I don't trust you!" Xellos merely smiled again after imitating a hurt noise.

Lina got up, dusting herself off and running her fingers through her hair. "Now if you don't have anything to say Xellos, I'd appreciate it if you'd just leave me alone. Wait, I want you to leave me alone even if you HAVE anything to say!" Xellos ignored her last comment, "Oya, have I come at a bad time Lina-san?"

Lina glared at him, "No you haven't, I just felt like taking a walk!" Xellos eyed her, "Ehm..Lina-san, if you were only taking a walk why are you dressed like that and why are you all dirty?" Linas squinted her eyes at Xellos, an angry squint indeed. "Is that ANY of your business Xel? Now if you don't mind, I'm going to go back to the Inn I was stay at!"

Xellos walked beside her as she started to leave. His voice merry and slightly amused, "Lina-san! It's very dangerous around here. Why don't you let me accompany you?" (( Is currently what Xels face looks like XD)) Lina scoffed, "I can handle myself, I'm a sorcery genius, remember?"

Lina quickened her pace; she didn't like the games Xellos would always play with her. 'If only Filia was here' she thought, 'He could pick on HER and not ME!' Xellos walked behind her, his grin growing even brighter. "Lina-san, don't walk so fast! It's like you're trying to get rid of me!" His voice was thoroughly amused now, and Lina could tell.

"Damn it Xellos!! Stop following me!" Lina cried in sudden frustration. "Ray wing!" She yelled out as she started to fly away. Xellos smirked, 'I'll leave you alone for now my naïve little toy.' And with that thought, he was gone.

Amelia was walking the streets of town; she had been walking alone down back alleys and moping quite a bit. 'I should have just knocked!' Were her grim thoughts, 'Maybe if I deliver some justice I'll feel better!'

Amelia was already starting to feel better as she skipped along, now heading towards the main point of town...and the tallest building she could find. Whilst walking she noticed a lovely little store called 'Forever Love'.

Dashing towards the store, Amelia looked into the windows. There were necklaces bracelets, little charms and trinkets. Also there was an entire section in the window dedicated to love, obviously. In that section there were love letters, and things like that. What caught the little princesses' eye was a pair of necklaces. On one of them was a read jewel that seemed to be broken in half, written on it, in a magical gold ink like substance, was the world 'Eternal'.

On the other necklace, this was the second half of the red jewel it said 'Love'. 'Eternal love?' Amelia thought to herself, 'That would be heavenly....' The store keeper opened the door. "Ah, little lady, why don't you come in and have a look around. That necklace you're eyeing has a very special story to it!" Amelia looked a bit startled to the sudden interruption to her thoughts, but she nodded and was ushered in by the shop keeper.

The shop keeper sat Amelia down on a fluffy red cushion, then sat on one across from her. She smiled brightly, "My name is Mayori and I'm the owner of this shop! What's your name?" Amelia smiled back, "My name is Amelia." Mayori nodded, her voice sounded like she was restraining something. "Well Amelia-san, would you like to hear the legend behind those necklaces?" Amelia nodded quickly, preparing herself for a rather long story.

Centuries ago a devastating war took place. It was a war of the human race, one would think that wouldn't be a danger to our world, but it was. The reason of this danger was that each empire had their own source of power...a fatal power that could destroy the world.

The 'Takakashi Empire' got their power from a young maiden. She was only seventeen years of age, but the magic she possessed was strong. This maidens name was Lilina. Lilina swore to Cepheid that she would use her powers only for justice and good. Cepheid had given Lilina the powers of all that was holy, her heart held the key to purifying the world.

Unfortunately, war was staring between the Takakashi Empire and the Omari Empire. The emperor had heard of Lilina's holy powers, and demanded that she heal all the wounded soldiers. She agreed, her kind nature wouldn't allow her people to go into battle wounded.

The emperor was pleased with her, but grew angry when the tables had turned and the Omari Empire unleashed THEIR power. Lilina was forced to use her abilities for evil, she caused the death of many, but also the healing and recovery of many.

The Omari Empire got their powers from a young man, he looked the age of nineteen, but his eyes held sorrow and wisdom far past his years. The young mans name was Xelphire. Xelphire obtained the powers of darkness, forced onto him by the lords of the mazoku. Xelphire attempted to evade the Omari's demands for him to aid them in the war, as he held the power of all that was evil. His heart the key to plaguing this world into an eternity of darkness, or destroying it completely.

The Emperor of the Omari Empire found him and threatened to destroy everything he held dear if he didn't fight for them. Xelphire agreed and was dragged into a war he should have had nothing to do with. The Emperor warned him of the Takakashi Empires weapon, a monster of destruction they called it.

Lilina wept, she was on the battle field again, her powers being used to kill and heal kill and heal. It was a never-ending cycle of death and redemption. She had been warned about Omari's weapon...The way it was described to her made her believe this man was all that was evil, which he was in a way.

Xelphire was walking through the battle field, everyone around him was set, set aside his own comrades. One of them pointed out screaming in terror, "It's Takakashi's weapon! Run for your lives or we will all die!" Xelphire looked to where he was pointing, a young woman stood there, tears falling freely from her eyes. As if on some sort of magical cue, it started to rain.

Xelphire laughed at his now fleeing comrades. How could this young maiden be any threat? She had probably just gotten lost and wound up in this horrible mess. Xelphire started running over to her...he noticed she was beautiful.

Her fiery red locks were starting to matt down to her face because of the rain, but it was still beautiful. Her crimson eyes stared directly at him, her tears still falling. She wore a dark blue gown, like the ocean Xelphire thought.

Lilina stared at the young man advancing on her, she was trying to determine if he was a threat or not. He was rather handsome, she shook the thought out of her head, now wasn't the time to swoon over a man. He had dark purple hair, shoulder length that framed his pale face nicely. His amethyst eyes were staring at her in wonder, a slight blush arose to her cheeks.

As Xelphire finally got to where the young maiden was standing he looked her over again, she was the definition of beautiful! He reached out her hand to her, but she recoiled. Her tears had stopped falling, as did the rain. "What is your name fair maiden?" He asked her in a gentle soothing tone.

Lilina looked into his eyes, he wasn't an enemy she could feel it. "My name.." she whispered in a meek voice, "My name is Lilina Laierse...Would you tell me your name?"

Xelphire smiled, this young girl was most defiantly not a threat, she seemed so fragile. "I'm Xelphire Metason. You shouldn't be here Lilina-san, come with me. I'll take you to a safe place away from this war." Lilina looked confused but nodded shyly, "I'd...enjoy that."

Some hours passed, and they arrived at a quaint looking little cottage in the middle of what seemed to be an enchanted forest. Lilina looked at her surroundings, it was absolutely beautiful!

Xelphire smiled at her, "Come, you should stay with me here for awhile, you look tired." Lilina nodded and walked into the cottage, Xelphire following. "Metason-san..." Lilina spoke up, but Xelphire cut her off, "Please call me Xel." Lilina nodded shyly again. "Xel-san, how long may I stay with you?" Xelphire smiled warmly, "As long as you desire."

Months had passed, and neither one had been called back to the war. Both Empires were at a stand off until their weapons were found again. Lilina and Xelphire had become closer and closer, until one night...

"Xel...?" Lilinas small voice questioned. "Hai Lilina-san?" came the reply from a closed door. "May I come in?" Xelphire opened the door letting Lilina enter. "Yare yare, I wasn't expecting you to be visiting my room, so pardon the mess." Xelphire had been cheery lately, spending so much time with Lilina had a good effect on him.

"Xel...I am here to tell you, I have to go...I'm needed at my home..." Xelphire looked sad for a moment but gave her a smile. "Don't worry about Lilina-san, my...

Family must be worried about me as well. We should both head home." Lilina nodded and gave Xelphire a smile, "Xel I also wanted to tell you...I...I......I love you Xelphire Metason!" The words came as a relief to Lilina, she had that bottled up for so long, and now she was saying it.

Xelphire's fake smile faded and he saw a blush creep onto Lilinas face. Xelphire brought his hand up and caressed her cheek. "I love you as well...Lilina Laierse, and I promise we'll meet again." Lilina smiled, blushing even more, "Really?" Xelphire nodded and brought his lips down onto hers, their first kiss seeming to last for an eternity.

They both went their separate ways for a time, the war was starting again. Both the 'weapons' had been found. The rain of blood and death was once again taking place, affecting anyone who crossed its path.

Lilina gritted her teeth, driving he sword of light (Much like the Ragna Blade) through a mans chest. She hated this; she hated it with a passion. This was the first time she felt hate, and guess what? She hated it!

Xelphire was driving his Ragna blade through the ones that were declared enemies, how he loathed war. He could be with Lilina right now if it weren't for this! He suddenly smelt something through the blood that was everywhere, a familiar smell...Like lavender and roses...this was...Lilina? He looked to see Lilina in the same position hey had first met...she was crying and it was raining.

"Lilina!!!" Xel cried out and began running towards her. Lilina looked up, "Xel...?" Lilina wasn't paying attention and from behind she was stabbed with the blade of one of her 'enemies'. She cried out in pain, falling to her knees as the blade was twisted then slowly retracted from her stomach, it had gone through her.

Xelphires eyes widened in surprise and he teleported landing beside Lilina, he held the Ragna Bade and slashed through the man who hurt his love, even if it was a comrade. The Ragna Blade disappeared and Xelphire fell to his knees in front of Lilina.

Lilinas breaths were coming in short and quick, "Xelphire...? You...Omari?" Xelphire nodded sadly, his voice breaking, he too was crying. "I am their weapon, they forced me to fight...I had to, or else my mother would have been killed." Lilina nodded in understanding. "Xel...I should have told you, but...I am From Takakashi...their 'monster of destruction'...I never meant to have my powers abused this way...I just want peace."

Xelphire nodded in return, "Lilina, heal yourself, you are all that is holy...correct?" Lilina nodded, "I shall not heal myself...I don't desire to use my powers like this anymore. If death is the only way out, so be it." Lilina was crying, she didn't want to die, but it was her only choice.

Xelphire grabbed Lilina into a tight embrace, her blood flowing onto him. Lilina winced, but when Xelphire tried to let go she held him tight. "I don't care if it hurts...I want to spend my last moments like this...With you..." Xelphire nodded, withdrawing a little bit, placing a passionate kiss upon her lips. Lilina closed her eyes and accepted the kiss, kissing back just as passionately.

The kiss lasted for a few moments, but Lilina withdrew, she was going to die very soon. "Xel," she called out, caressing his cheek. "Xel stay with me...Even after I die, when were reborn promise you'll be with me?" Xelphire nodded, "I promise...But when we're reborn...you won't be all that is holy anymore, and I won't be the essence of evil." Lilina nodded, "Because I choose to be with you forever and you choose to be with me...We'll be a mix of light and dark...I accept this fate." Xelphire nodded bringing his lips onto hers again, she smiled at that and died in his arms, smiling.

Xelphire suppressed a sob, holding her with one arm her dug in his pocket finding a red gem. He broke it in half and wrote into it with magic. One side said Eternal, and the other Love. With that he kissed both pieces, and places them onto the ground. He created his Ragna blade, and drove it through himself, landing beside Lilina. As he died he caught a vision of their futures together, those gems would keep them together somehow...

Amelia was in tears when Mayori finished the story, "That was too sad for words!" she gasped. Mayori smiled, "The best part is it's all true. That war actually happened and when Lilina died, Xelphire ended his own life so he wouldn't destroy anything anymore. By doing that and falling in love, they saved the world from destruction!"

Amelia suppressed a slight sob, "I can't buy those, they weren't meant for me." Mayori smiled and nodded, "Everyone I've tried to sell them to has said the same thing! Because you listened to my story without interrupting or anything, I'll give you two necklaces that me and my husband had. It's like a friendship necklace, but it's meant for lovers. Give the other half to someone special."

Amelia nodded a thank you and headed out of the shop. She put one side of the necklace Mayori had given her on and the other side, well that was a secret!