Protector
Chapter: 18
The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
I know I've not updated in a while well most of it is due to a major attack of real life. That and major league writers block. Hopefully, I'm over it and will be able to continue my updates regularly. And, I know this is short but I'd prefer to do these forking plot lines in separate chapters.
Zelgadis and Lina walked down the hall as they headed for the main library. Luna had summoned them because she had something to speak with them about. As they entered the library they saw Luna sitting in a chair across from the main desk looking at a familiar cloaked figure that was leaned against the far wall. Zelgadis stopped as he recognized Illianna's favorite colors of dress. He sighed and asked, "What is it now Illianna?"
Illianna just looked at Zelgadis as the desk chair turned and Vladimir replied, "The mazuko are planning a trap to get to Lina. Luckily, thanks to Xellos we have come up with an idea to turn the predators into the prey."
Zelgadis' eyes narrowed and asked, "And, how are we going to do that?"
"Like this," Illianna answered in Xellos' voice and changing to look just like Xellos.
"Indeed. The mazuko were planning to lure you and Xellos away and then attack here. But, if we turn the tables around a little," Vladimir answered in Zel's voice and changed form to match Zelgadis.
Zelgadis looked at both the mazuko before asking, "And, what is my part in this play?"
"Well, Zel dear," came Lina's voice from behind him as he was embraced by an extra Lina.
Zelgadis growled as he said, "Xellos get off of me!"
The false Lina released him and changed into Xellos before saying, "Oh well, you always were a party pooper Zelly-boy."
Zel sighed and said, in Luna's voice, "Well, I guess this is my role then," as he changed his body to look like Luna.
Vladimir nodded, still playing the part of Zelgadis, and said, "Yes, that's the plan. Illianna and I masquerade as you and Xellos. Once they come we will follow making them think their plan is going well."
Xellos, turning back into Lina, then added, "And, then when they come to get Lina and Luna we will show them the error in their plans."
Right as Xellos finished his speech Lina walked forward and slammed her hands on the desk. With attention on her Lina smiled and said, "That's all fine and dandy...But what about us!?"
The false Zelgadis smiled and then said, "Good point. We have a place for both of you to stay while this is plan is in effect. Seeing as how one of their scouts could figure us out if we slipped up."
"And where might that be," Luna asked as she walked forward to join Lina.
Xellos walked forward and then replied, "Wolfpack Island of course. Master Zelas is excited to get to know both of you."
At this point Lina's eyes bugged out as she shouted, "Zelas?!? Are you crazy? I've killed two of the five mazuko lords for what reason does Zelas have to see me other than to kill me?"
The real Zelgadis walked forward, changing into his true form, and laid a comforting hand on Lina's shoulder. When he had her attention he then said lowly, "Trust Xellos on this one. Zelas was the business I was off on and she is very agreeable to helping us however she can."
Lina looked at Zel for a moment before she replied, "Okay, but the first moment I feel something isn't right I'm out of there."
Xellos floated over to Lina and Luna and said, "Here we go," before phasing out to Wolfpack Island.
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