Chapter 2 to my story! This one starts off with Zel and Amelia…And I support Zel/Ame so don't leave any reviews bashing the pairing cause I'm sick of people bashing the pairing for some of the dumbest reasons. Again, I do not own Slayers in any way but Night Star (Also known as Night Dramata) and Shadow Light. Enjoy the chapter, R&R please!


A lone wanderer, no use for friends. Always looking for that one goal in life. That's how to simply describe Zelgadis. He really doesn't have any friends. Well, besides Lina, Gourry, and Amelia. They were considered his only friends.

His last bit on contact with the gang was a year ago. He hanged around in Saillune with Amelia since promised her that he would during the battle with Dark Star. He knew it didn't seem like himself, but he kissed Amelia before he departed once again on the endless search for the cure that could turn him into human again.

"...I wonder if she still thinks about me," Zel chuckled quietly to himself with amusement.

He hopped down from one large bolder to another, carrying several memories on his mind. He felt strong alone, but he couldn't help but to smile at the moments he had with the gang. He knew he was stronger with them along his side. From Zanafar to Dark Star, all the enemies they faced along side together. At first he regretted those memories, but now he looked back at them and smiled.

'Why am I wasting my time here in this isolated wasteland? I should be back with those guys, having fun, causing trouble, and making new enemies because of Lina...' Zelgadis thought, overly excited.

He sat on a rock, a moment in silence followed after. The desert wind blowing against his cape. Blinking, he thought silently. After what seemed seconds, Zel immediately rose up with a need of adventure.

"I'll go back to Saillune and meet up Amelia again!"

So he started towards Saillune, ignoring the constant need to pick sand out of his hair and eyes. Though, he regretted not stopping to take out the sand since he was very uncomfortable after an hour.

In the mid-day of Saillune's gardens, Amelia sat on a garden bench. Normally, she would be smiling like her Amelia-old self. However, she wasn't. She missed Lina and friends as much as Zelgadis did. Only, she longed to be with Zel again since they kissed after she gave him her bracelet the night he left. At the same time, she missed all the adventures she had with her pals.

"Oh...I wonder how Miss Lina and Mister Gourry are doing...I really miss all the adventures we had. Even though some of them got us into trouble because of Miss Lina and her talent to blow things up."

She sighed and turned her head to look up at the sky. The clouds drifted by ever so slowly, giving you that tranquil feeling topped a bright blue sky. Amelia was feeling so settle, she almost stumbled into a nap until one of the guards stumbled into the garden. The guard went by the name Matthew. He rushed up to Amelia, covered with beads of sweat. Panting, he knelt over his knees while catching he breath.

"Umm..? Matthew, do you...Have a reason to be in the gardens?"

"Pant...Pant...Your highness! I have news...From one of the other guards..!"

"Hm?"

"A message has been received from your friend Zelgadis! He sent it at-"

"Mister Zelgadis! Is he here now!"

"Err..."
"Well!" Amelia demanded, shaking the dull minded Matthew.

"Uhh...He said he'll be here in an hour!" Yelped the guard.

Amelia set the guard down afterwards, losing all signs of anger. Lina must really be rubbing off on her. She never had that kind of temper before. Normally, Amelia would be shocked to know she's becoming another dra-mata. Instead she just laughed at her quick temper stroke, knowing it reminded her of her Fireball-throwing sorceress friend.

Zelgadis arrived at the garden, but he trotted in silently. He peered from left to right, hoping to sneak up on Amelia and surprised her. No sign of Amelia, he approached a bench carefully as though he was on the hunt. He came to a halt when he heard someone running. He unsheathed his sword, prepared for what may happen.

It wasn't an enemy, but Amelia herself! She tackled Zel, causing him to loose grip on his sword and he tumbled over. They embraced each other for a few minutes, without saying anything. They both felt at peace now.

Zel let go of Amelia and began to speak, "This doesn't sound like me, but I truely missed you!"

"Like wise!" Amelia nodded in agreement.

"..I even missed Lina and Gourry. Those eating machines," Zel joked.

Amelia didn't say anything, but just smiled.

"I was wondering if. If..."

"Yes?"

"..You'd like to come with me to see if we could travel with Lina and Gourry again. Just like the old days"

"S-S-Sure!" Amelia exclaimed excitedly while blushing.

"Well then, shall we get going?"

"You bet!"

Zel couldn't help but to smile at Amelia. They stared at each other, beaming. Amelia broke the silence of movement by reaching over and hugging Zel. He blushed, and then returned the hug by wrapping his arms around her. A vow of silence was what filled the night sky.


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