Wow, I never thought everyone would like this story so much! But I'm glad anyway. So as you requested here's the new updated chapter of "Crimson Drowned in Blue."
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CHAPTER 3: Welcome Home!
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Lina's POV
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"I can't believe I did that!" She thought.
The town of Zephilia was closing in fast and just beyond the hill. However Lina had other things bothering her besides being so close to home.
"What was I thinking? Am I that desperate?
Her mind kept going back……back to his words….
"Shh…it's alright Lina. For once in your life you can at least show me the real Lina. You don't have to act tough all the time Lina because I'm here for you." He assured.
He was so kind to her….and he didn't even know what was going on. And he's always been there with her through tight pinches no matter how dense he was on the situation. Whenever she was ready to do something extreme, he never asked questions or tried to stop her. He'd just go with the flow or scream out of pure terror.
"Hahaha…..Now that I actually think about it….he's always been there for me. He's been around through thick and thin and never complained. In most situation men would turn tail and run but he just stays by my side. He followed L-Sama when she took over my body; he dressed like a girl twice, and even survived a few of my famous blows to the head! And yet he's still loyal to me."
She turned back to look at her traveling companion; who was only a few feet away from her.
Could he really be...
He then noticed her staring at him and gave her a confused gaze.
….that stupid? No guy has ever done or put up with the things I put Gourry through! But then again….I never met a guy who feels comfortable in jellyfish costume either.
A small smile crept across her face as she thought back to their times with Xellos looking for the Claire Bible. Those were really good times…and lots of fun too! Her mind continued to flashback through her adventures until her blonde companion interrupted her train of thought.
"Umm, Lina? Are you okay?
"Huh?"
"Are you alright?" he asked worriedly. "You've been silent for a few days now and well……"
"What? I can't stay quiet for a few days without something being wrong?" she snapped, giving him one of her famous death glares.
He hesitated in fear for a second then proceeded on.
"Well…it's just that….." he began.
"Just what?" she pushed.
"Well…..I was just wondering….." he continued.
"About…..what?" she asked annoyed.
"Last night." He finished.
Her face froze and she stopped in her tracks. Her eyes became shadowed as she looked down at the ground below her.
"Last night….." she thought.
"You cried and…." He walked forward to stand directly in front of her and placed his hands on her shoulders. And for the first time since she stopped she looked up to gaze into the eyes of her partner. "For that one time I didn't know how to protect you. I've protected you bandits, fish men, dark lords and all kinds of whackos! But I never had to deal with protecting you from emotions Lina. And if that's the case then I want you to tell me what's on your mind so I can start protecting, since it obviously has something to do with this Ze-lie-phia place we're going to."
"Zephilia Gourry." She corrected.
"There….see….. it's a start, but the old Lina I know and love is finally coming back!" he exclaimed giving her his best smile.
She gazed back into eyes with her own shining with love and hope.
"When did this happen?" she asked, wondering when he became so wise.
"When did what happen?" he asked dumbfounded.
"This! All of these words your telling me now." She went on.
"Huh?"
"Forget it Gourry." She sighed giving up.
"Hey Lina we're here!" he exclaimed. "We're finally at Zelopea…I mean Zellipa….I mean…..your birth place."
She looked down the hill and sure enough it was there. Zephilia, her home; the place where it all began and probably where it'll end.
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MEANWHILE IN SEYRUUN
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"Amelia…please dear daughter you must pick at least one! That's the eighteenth groom to come to you this week." Prince Phil pleaded.
"And it the eighteenth groom I'm sending back daddy! I can't marry someone I don't know, who doesn't appreciate my feelings for justice…" she started counting them out for her father so that he may understand her situation more. "Doesn't understand my since of adventure, thinks my choice in friends in absurd, thinks I'm immature……"
"Okay! Okay! I understand Amelia, but please…try to consider a husband soon. You're nearly 18 and must have a husband in mentioning by then so please Amelia choose one soon. I would rather die than to make daughter marry a man she didn't love or understand."
"Oh….daddy!" she said with teary eyes.
"Amelia…"
"Daddy…" she said one last time before her father embraced her within one of his famous bear hugs. (a/n: Okay, we've all seen at least the first series….we know how weird they can be)
"Your majesties! Your majesties!" a royal guard shouted running toward the current and future ruler of Seyruun.
"What is the meaning of such a ruckus!" demanded Prince Phil.
"Sire, the soldiers on guard at the border of the kingdom has found an unconscious man not too far within our country. He doesn't appear to be with any enemy nation of any sort, however, he did posses an item belonging to the royal family; we believe that he may be a thief of some sort." reported the guard.
"We shall-"
"Bring him to me at once and I will decide what to do with him in the name of justice!" Amelia demanded in triumph, interrupting her father. "We don't know for sure if he is a thief and if so we can't just leave there unconscious that would just be unjust!"
"Well said Amelia!" Prince Phil cheered. "Truly said in the since of justice!"
"Thank You daddy." She thanked as walked over to take her seat next to her father's throne. She took on a caring yet professional manner as a future ruler and gave her remaining commands. "I want available guards to bring him to the palace infirmary and stand guard, while all available nurses and healers treat to the travelers' wounds. Also, have the royal cooks prepare something light and nutritious for him as to not startle his stomach so soon if a lack of food is his meaning."
Phil stood to the side….a stream of tears flowing from his eyes. "Oh Amelia, you make your father…so proud." He said to himself. I know Amelia is perfectly capable of running Seyruun herself, however, I don't want much stress to build up on her and I want the Seyruun royal blood to continue on in future generations. He watched his daughter further in her course of action to the situation.
"Oh Amelia….." he thought. "I'm so sorry I made you grow up so soon.
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ZEPHILIA
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Gourry and Lina arrived to the pleasant scenery of Zephilia. There were people all around buying, selling, trading, and commuting amongst themselves. But even though all of this was going on, it was still pleasant to be around. It wasn't like the big towns that they've been to, where everyone was yelling to get the others attention and trying to run them into a scam; but rather calm.
Any one who came to the area for the first time could tell that Zephilia was truly a country (a/n: I'm just gonna assume it's a country) that had many respected and hard working individuals there.
Gourry continued to gaze at the surroundings that greeted him. From the careful hustling and bustling of the people in the area to the fresh scent of mountain grapes in the air.
He continued to stare around him until his eyes feel back upon his red head companion. She looked tense and almost as if she wanted to avoid as much attention as possible, but with fiery red hair like hers it'd be pretty hard to miss.
He was about to open his mouth to speak, until….
"Lina! Lina Inverse!" questioned an excited feminine voice.
Lina froze in her tracks as a visual chill could be seen going through her body. She was completely petrified, but the voice only came second to Nahga's.
She slowly began to turn in her spot toward the voice, while Gourry caught note of all of this and turned to the direction himself.
"(Gasp!) Oh my gods! Lina! That is you! I can't believe it! Who would've thought that our own little Lina would show her face here ever again?" the woman said.
Lina cringed at her last comment and forced a pleasant look upon her face.
"Rebecca…." Lina dragged. "Long time no see, who would've thought they'd see you outside of a nightmare."
"Hmm….Well you've definitely managed to keep your sense of humor over the years. But tell me….have you ever considered sticking around for a bit? I know you just got into town but it would be nice if we all could just…catch up." She managed to speak.
Gourry, who's been quiet the whole time, began to look over the woman talking to Lina. She was a bit taller than Lina by about 5-6 inches and had waist length brown hair. She wore eloquent golden jewelry that went very well with her white dress and golden eyes.
She was very attractive; he had to give her that. Great body, great tits, perfect face, the works! But he couldn't shake his loyalty to Lina and right now, the attractive woman was giving his Lina a hard time. But he didn't want to outright attack her without some explanation of who she is, that just wouldn't be chivalries!
"Say ummm…..Lina?" he began to ask.
"What is it now Gourry, we just got into town." She stated.
"Yeah I know that but…I was just wondering who this person is your talking to….is she a close friend of yours?" he asked.
"Well I wouldn't exactly say we were close." said Lina.
"Oh nonsense Lina!" came in the woman. "We've been the best of friends since we were toddlers."
"Note: "been", which in other words mean….past tense." Lina stated.
"But you seem pretty close to me." Gourry stated dumbly, scratching the back of his head.
"There's nothing close about two people insulting each other Gourry." Lina remarked.
"Gourry….." Rebecca started. "So that's your name." The girls and I were wondering who the handsome swordsman was who strolled into town. We saw you walking but didn't see Lina until you got a bit closer towards us." She said casually.
"You couldn't see me! What the hell is that suppose to mean?" Lina yelled in anger.
"Exactly what I said! There's no way some one of your…."structure" could possibly gain the love of a man such as Gourry, you might as well skip the chapters of men to the last page cause that's all you'll get. Which in other words means that you can't possibly draw a man worth a woman's wild in especially someone like Gourry." She argued.
"Well who said I came her to-"
"It would really mean a lot to your father and me to have grandchildren from both of our girls in this lifetime. Lina please think about it darling. If not for me then for your father, his sickness has been getting worse over the time and I'm afraid he doesn't have much longer."
"For once in your life you can at least show me the real Lina. You don't have to act tough all the time Lina because I'm here for you."
"My father…." She thought. "He doesn't have much time, yet still…how can I start a family when I promised myself the open road?"
"Ha you see….I knew nothing about you changed! You're always putting on an act to seem tough. Well guess what Lina? Being tough won't get you the guy." Rebecca rubbed in and began to walk back from the direction she came from.
Silence befell them and Gourry soon looked down to see why Lina was being so quiet. But when he looked down, he saw an infuriated Lina with a stare that could kill. And he didn't know if he was petrified or if his mind was playing tricks on him, but he could swear he saw a red glow emitting an angry aura from her.
"Uhhhh-" he began to talk but quickly shut up when she started.
"That little twit!" she muttered angrily. "How dare she come to me on my first day back home and start with that! Let her come by me with those words again…." She said shaking a fist next to her face. "And I'll give her a dragon slave she'll never forget!" she swore manically.
Out of instinct, Gourry placed his hands up offensively ready for the next event they may or may not take place. And silently prayed for the safety of the people who suddenly began to crowd around Lina and Rebecca while they were arguing.
"Step aside!" a woman demanded. "Move it! Just what is causing me to lose so many customers!"
As she pushed her way through the crowd, the angry aura that surrounded Lina soon depleted, and she was struck with a fear at the very sound of the woman's voice.
"I-It can't be…" Lina stuttered in her mind. "Not here….not now!"
"Step aside bucko! I wanna see…..Lina?"
She jumped and slowly turned toward the woman.
"H-hhi…Luna." Lina said nervously.
"Well, well…..welcome home baby-sister."
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TBC
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And I am now working on the fourth chapter so that'll be out sooner than this one. Just let me know what you guys think.
-Ura out