Back agian! lol you just can't get rid of me, can you? Sorry it took so long to get off my arse and write this.. it's been like 5 months- but that's alright..

I own nothing, this is just meant to be a sort of entertainment to my fellow slayers fan- please, no sue-ing!

Enjoy!

'It's you and me,

and open air

It's truth or dare

We don't care'

-- i Nelly Furtado -- Explode /i

Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun allowed her smile to widen as flashes from left and right blinded her. Just keep smiling.. She silently mumbled to herself, moving her head side to side, making sure to pose for 5 seconds. With hands on her hips she smiled brightly one last time before a man came up to her and told her it was time to go inside. Amelia nodded and allowed him to place a hand on her hips and lead her inside.

Once inside she spotted Lina talk with the manager of the building, and guessing by the hand motions- they seemed to have been in a deep conversation about their money. Amelia shook her head before walking over to them, and politely interrupting their conversation. Lina apoligized to the woman before her and Amelia started to walk around. When they reached the full banquet of drinks and snacks Lina quietly loaded her small paper plate with deluctable goodies such as chocolate chip cookies, bagels with toppings of cream cheese, cakes of different colors, and rich chocolate muffins.

Amelia carefully grabbed a muffin from Lina's plate and the two began their journey around the large building. Before they had come Amelia had been told that the building was an old ball-room where all sorts of rich people would come and celebrate their money and... Amelia never really understood it. Money, that is. Sure, she knew well enough that she had grown up wealthy and was still well off. But.. in her heart she knew that she was meant not only to sing, but to spread the word that you didn't need money to be happy- what you needed was justice, and love, and peace, and..

"God, Amelia- how the hell can you wear these?"

Amelia tore out of her own little world and looked at Lina, who was currently re-adjusting herself in the breast area. Amelia let out a giggle, "Ms. Lina- There just Wonderbras.. And besides, you heard the sales lady- they'll perk up your small bosom-"

"You're stepping on trecherous grounds, Princess."

Amelia grimaced, "Sorry."

Lina shook her head, "It's fine.. just next time remind me not to wear these." Amelia shook her head at her friend. Whether she'd like to admit it or not, Lina did look good. Black dress pants were snug against her legs, and her red sweater made her look a bit more curvy. Gold dangles hung loose on her left wrist and a gold pendant lay softly on her bosom. And with a gold chain as a belt to complete her wonderful look.

Looking down at herself, Amelia felt a ball of nervousness make itself known in her stomach. She had been told that this cream based skirt made her legs look like they came straight out of Sports Illustrated.. and the pale pink shirt that rested off her shoulders caused her upper body to look as if meant to grab herself a husband tonight.. But her white heeled boots that caused her to almost want to cry out-loud with each step, made her look like a confused teenager stepping out into the world.

"Lina!"

Both women turned to look over the shoulders- and both women spotted the tall blonde headed man walked their way. Lina's face brightened instanly and she smiled, "Jellyfish! How are you doing?!"

"I'm great Lina! You?" Gourry Gabriev asked, taking a chocolate chip from Lina's plate- but put it back as soon as possible from Lina's heated gaze. "Sorry.." He mumbled.

Lina chuckled softly, "Don't worry about it.. I'm good." Amelia coughed into her clenched fist and Lina smiled, "Gourry- now I know you know of Amelia here.. but her she is in person!"

Gourry grinned, "Nice to meet you!" He exclaimed holding out his hand.

"Yes! It's a pleasure!" Amelia smiled back before allowing his large hand take her rather small one into a great shake of greeting. "I heard your record is coming out the same date as mine!"

Gourry nodded, retrieving his hand back. "Yeah, Zel thought it'd be good to have some sort of competition.. now I just don't really understand it, but it's alright."

"Hey- where's Zel anyway?" Lina asked, looking past Gourry's large frame.

Gourry shrugged, "I dunno.. we got seperated back at the enterance."

Lina sighed, "Way to go Jelly-brains! ...Argh, I'll go and look for him- you two just relax here and I'll be right back!" And with that the red-head was gone.

Zelgadis raised his wine glass up to his lips and took a long sip. When he brought the glass down her could sense that his lips were stained with a tinge of red. Slowly he brought his fingers up and wipped them back and forth before he was satisfied that the coloring was gone. He pressed them together before turnig his head and stood on his toes- looking for his client.

"Zel!.. Zel! ZEEEL!"

Zelgadis sighed before looking over his right shoulder and rose an eyebrow at Lina, "Yes- Lina?"

"Buddy!" Lina slapped his back hard a couple times as she grinned. When she finished smacking she gave a wink, "So.. what's all this talk about competition, eh?"

Zelgadis felt sweat dribble on his forehead, "It's nothing Lina- just trying to get Gourry into good shape."

"Good shape? That man's practically right up there with Amelia! I mean.."

Zelgadis shook his head, "Did the famous Ms. Lina Inverse just admit that her collegue is the same level as someone else?!" When Lina turned to look the other way, Zel shook his head and chuckled. "Don't worry about it Lina, your secret is safe with me."

Lina sighed- "Don't let it get to your head though Greywords- Amelia's gonna sweep away number one on the charts. I can gaurantee it."

Zel rose an eyebrow once more, "Really now?"

Lina gave a nod, "I swear on my great-grand-daddy's grave."

Zel pursed his lips together, "Alright Lina.."

When he was about to make a comment the lights dimmed a shade darker and both manager's heads looked up. The young woman who owned the building walked onto the small section at the front of the room where a lonesome guitar, stool, and microphone stand stood. The woman smiled into the microphone before speaking softly, "Welcome everyone to the fifth annual charity event for the Cancer Fundment Inc. I'd like to take this time to thank everyone for coming and showing their support to attack this horrid sickness. And to help us fight this sickness we have two wonderful talented musicians here. First off, I'd like everyone to welcome Ms. Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun!"

The large crowd clapped loudly, most only clapped- others whistled. Amelia felt the familar butterflies build up as she walked out to the small staged area with a man following behind her. He would be playing the guitar, since she never picked up the instrument in her life. When they made it to the stool and mic, the man took the acoustic guitar and sat in the stool as Amelia lowered the mic-stand to her short level. "Thank you." Was all she said before the man started to play a new tune for the crowd.

Zelgadis looked up at the young woman starting to sing, and the first thought that came to his mind was.. God, she's small. How can such a loud, powerful voice come from such a small woman who looked as if she wouldn't harm a fly. Zelgadis' eyebrows came together in confusion as Amelia closed her eyes in concentration- not looking at the crowd. He tilted his head to the side as she sung loudly. Sure, he had heard her sing.. but never live. He'd never seen her in person, only heard stories from Lina or those outrageous shows like Entertain Me, or Access Celebs. But know, as he stood there watching her, he now knew what all the fuss was about this young woman.

When the guitar strung it's final note, Amelia backed her head away from the microphone and opened her eyes- smiling down at the crowd- who were all now clapping. She looked off to the side and gave a wave to the woman of the building before taking a step back and bowing. Her heel tipped to the side, but Amelia quickly caught herself before she fell flat on her bottom she stood up, waved and yelled thank you before walking fast off the stage.

Once she was in another room she sighed in relief at the site of the couch to the side. Walking to it she sat down and immediatly began to undo the heel's straps. As her fingers were getting the last shoe off, Lina came trailing in with Gourry and a man she'd never seen before. Amelia stood up fast an walked over to them.

"And how come they didn't inform me you were going on so early?" Lina 'greeted' glaring at the shorter female.

Amelia gave a shaky smile, "I have no idea, Ms. Lina, but next time I'll make sure to get them to tell you.."

"Oh, you'd better get them to tell or someone's gonna get some fire!"

Gourry laughed and shook his head, "Good job out there Amelia!"

"Thank you Mr. Gourry!" Amelia bowed her head before lifting it up and making eye-contact with the man she'd never seen before. And instantly, she regretted it.. her inside turned into mush and she almost gasped out-loud at the site of him. He was handsome, so very handsome yes, but scars.. running up the right side of his neck and they slowly started to crawl up the left side of his face, past his eyes and up to his hair line. Taking a gulp Amelia stepped forward and held her hand out, "Hello!" She greeted, plastering a smile on her face.

It took him a couple of seconds before he slowly accepted her hand into his large one. They shook and he took his hand back to his side, "Zelgadis Greywords, Gourry's manager."

"OH! It's pleasure to meet you Mr. Zelgadis."

"Zelgadis would be fine..."

Lina laughed, "Don't even try that Zel- she won't do it."

Amelia grinned, "When do you go on stage, Mr. Gourry?"

"Oh.. ah.." Gourry cupped his fist into his hand and confusion took over his lovely features. "I.. uh.. you know what? I really don't know."

Zelgadis sighed, "In a half hour- your guys perfomances are a half hour apart."

"OH! YEAH!"

Lina looked up at him a bewildered face before rolling her eyes, "Anyway.. Amelia are you ready to go yet?"

The singer looked up at her and shook her head, "Nah.. Ms. Lina, I wouldn't mind watching Mr. Gourry's performance.."

Lina placed her hands on her hips and looked the other direction, and with a moment of silence lifting upon the group she looked back at Amelia and nodded, "Yeah, sure- that'd be fine I guess."

A half an hour passed quickly in the back room as the four sat around and talked while Amelia, Gourry, and Lina ate an enormous amount of the famous cookies. Lina was in the middle of telling a story how she had taken on four large men in a match for food back in her day- a lady had knocked on the door and requested Gourry's presences at the sidelines so he could be ready to be on the stage at any moment.

As he waited there Amelia, Lina, and Zelgadis waited in the crowds- Amelia anxious to see Gourry live in action. Lina had repeatingly told her not to get her hopes high, but at all times she said it she had said it with a tinge of jealously- which caused Zelgadis to smirk with amusment.

When Gourry had been called onto the stage he walked over to the stool, picked up the guitar and immediately started to play his song. And when he sang, he caused most of the women to go weak in the knees.. with his strong, yet gentle voice he caused Lina's heart to beat a mile faster, and her face to flash a tint redder.

Gourry's fingers moved up and down the guitar's neck, hitting the right notes at the right times and singing with a gentleness. And when he was finished she played one last strum and looked down at Lina before giving her a quick wink. Lina looked to the side, face tinted red and shook her head.

The crowd clapped loudly and long as Gourry stood up and bowed. A couple women let out long whistles which caused Amelia to hang her head back and laugh loudly. Zelgadis looked at her and smiled before he too started to clap loudly.

All the while Gourry was bowing up a storm on stage.

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