Sorry this took a while to write. I was so busy with RL stuff =_= Anyway, I re-watched some Slayers stuff lately and decided to let someone appear as an extra here hehe. This final chapter is not based on any of the manga chapters in Medieval Mayhem anymore, just some thing I made up as a last chappie. Enjoy.

Suddenly, there was an explosion.

Then there was that unmistakable sound.

"Ohohohohohohoho!~"

Lina cringed. She grabbed a confused Gourry and tried for an escape, but it was too late.

"Lina? Hey Lina!" Naga said, spotting her red-headed ex-partner among the crowd.

"Lina, I think that lady is calling you." Gourry said to Lina. "Hey Miss! Yes! It's Lina here!" Gourry shouted, waving at Naga.

"Ohohohohoho!~ I knew it was you! I can never mistake that flat chest of yours. Ohohohoho!" Naga said, approaching the two.

"Ah so you do know Lina!" Gourry said.

Arrrgghhhh. "FIREBALL!"

Naga and Gourry were burnt to a crisp.

Lina and Gourry were fighting over dinner as usual when Naga sat down with them in the Inn's dining area. "I see you haven't changed Lina" Naga said as she gulped down some ale.

"Why are you following me?!" Lina said, still irritated at Naga, while still chewing on her food and piercing a piece of meat with her fork.

"I'm hurt Lina. Is that what you say to a friend you haven't seen in a while?" Naga said mock-hurt. She was used to Lina's grumpiness. Then she eyed Gourry. "And who's this beautiful blonde? Not a bad replacement for someone as beautiful as me if I might say. I guess Lina's all grown up as a woman now to have a man. Ohohohoho~" Naga teased.

Lina blushed and almost choked on her food. Gourry looked at Naga, a bit confused. "Lina. Who is this person?" he asked in the middle of a bite.

"I guess Lina never told you about me. I'm Naga, Lina's friend, rival and ex-partner in crime." She said and gave Gourry a wink and chugged her mug of ale. Her breasts jiggled as she did so.

"Oh I see. It's nice to meet you. I'm Gourry, Lina's protector." Gourry said, a bit distracted with the bouncing breasts. Lina noticed this and felt a pang of jealousy and insecurity, then continued to shove food into her mouth, now with more ferocity.

Oh so that's how it is. Naga thought, amused, as she observed Lina's reaction to Gourry. My, my, Lina sure has grown in that aspect.

"Nice to meet you too Mr. Protector." Naga grinned. "This reunion calls for a celebration! Waiter! More drinks here please! What do you want? I'll get us some wine. Lina, we have to drink!" There was a challenge to Naga's voice. If she remembered correctly, Lina wasn't much of a drinker as she was an eater. That, and she wouldn't refuse a challenge from her. He-he.

So they all drank and ate and drank some more. Lina was getting intoxicated, face red and mouthing gibberish, clearly her head not working properly anymore. Gourry was still sober, but was already beginning to show signs of tipsiness. Naga could tell. He was glancing at Lina, a troubled look on his face.

"Hey Gourry," Naga said inching closer to Gourry so only he could hear. "You like Lina don't you?" Naga said, raising an eyebrow along with a sly look in her eyes.

Gourry's face turned a deeper shade of red. Was he that obvious? He was about to say something when Lina's face planted itself on the table with a bang.

"Oh my, I thought she would've learned to hold her alcohol by now." Naga said to Gourry. "You should take her to her room." She said, words heavy with suggestion.

Gourry cleared his throat. "Yeah, I think it's time to put her to bed." He said, concern mixed with a bit of discomfort. "Anyway, it was nice to meet you Naga…" but then Naga was already at the bar ordering more drinks and getting some men to pay. She caught Gourry's eye when he looked at her direction. She gave him a wink, and shooed him with a gesture of her hand to the direction of the stairs. Ahh I just love match-making, the beauty of love! That Lina wouldn't know what to do with it without a bit of help from moi. "I'm so amazing as always. Ohohoho!~"

Gourry picked Lina up and carried her in his arms. Man she's wasted. He carried her up the stairs.

Lina felt someone carry her. Warm. She thought. "Gourry..." she managed to say. Everything was a bit hazy, but she felt so relaxed that she let her guard down. She nuzzled her face to the cloth of his shirt. Soft material covered a hard muscled chest, she wanted to feel more of it so she touched it with her hand.

Gourry felt a rush of blood through his body at Lina's touch. Not good. But it felt sooo good. Damn. "Uhh….Lina?" Must be the alcohol. He hurried to get her to her room.

They got inside the room. Gourry put Lina down on her feet so that he could remove her armor and cape, making sure she was near the bed in case she fell down. She was swaying, but she didn't fall, although she was mumbling something. He then tried to help her sit down, but then she suddenly grabbed him and they both fell on the bed, Gourry on top of Lina.

Gourry panicked. His face was so close to Lina and then he remembered Black Fox's words about having Lina's lips back. He looked at those soft lips that were now just inches away. I have to get out of here!

"Heavy…" Lina complained. Gourry immediately tried to get up, but Lina pulled him back, but now to lie on her side. She faced him and inched closer to him.

This jellyfish. Maybe he wants to hang out with Naga…just sees me as a kid…hmpphh..Then she poked him on the chest. "You." she said, looking at him, face red, heavy eyes with accusation.

"Lina…" he replied. She's so close. He thought, feeling desire rising but fighting so hard to resist it.

She registered that he was blushing furiously. There was also something different in the way his eyes looked at her. Could it be…? Her heart pounded, the rush of blood so hot in her body.

She touched the hair that was covering part of his face and looked into his eyes. Maybe. The alcohol made her bolder. She kissed him, closing her eyes placing her lips on his in the most innocent way.

Gourry could not believe what was happening. Was he dead? If he's not he definitely will be once Lina gets sober…but…but damn this was heaven. Her lips were so soft on his. He returned the kiss, moving closer, one hand gently holding Lina by the waist. Lina was so fierce and powerful and yet like this, she felt soft and fragile. He felt the curve of her body with his hand, he always knew Lina had a nice figure even if she was small. She was just fun to tease. Now to actually toucher her this way…

He returned the kiss? He was holding her so close. It felt so good and warm, and the way he touched her made her feel…Then she suddenly realized what she instigated. She opened her eyes and inched her face back a little. She looked at Gourry, trying to read his face.

Gourry's heart fell at the sudden withdrawal. "Lina…Lina I…" I love you. He couldn't say it. Afraid he would mess everything up. Afraid that it was just the alcohol and Lina would hate him. But he hoped…

Lina saw it in his eyes though. She saw the care. She saw the longing. She felt the same. Knowing Gourry though, he would never force himself upon her. She smiled and then licked her lips. She drew him back into the kiss, this time a more intimate one. His lips were soft and supple, her mouth moved on his, tasting him, the sweetness of the wine mingled with his own unique sweetness. His breath hot on hers.

He melted at her kiss. It was really happening. But a stubborn side of him, the one who swore that he would protect Lina, couldn't help but worry. "Lina…" he tried to say something, pulling back.

"Shut up Jellyfish." She said with a grin. "It's alright." She whispered.

He sighed and smiled back. "Okay then." He said. Then pulled her back into loving kiss, and then an embrace.

They fell asleep, warm and comfortable, Lina in Gourry's arms.

The next day, it was already late in the morning when Lina woke up and opened her eyes to see Gourry also just waking up. Then it hit her. SHIT. THAT REALLY HAPPENED. Lina blushed. She felt embarrassed at her actions, but at the same time she was just so happy.

Registering Lina's first look though, Gourry immediately put his arms in front of him, closing his eyes bracing himself for that fireball. A moment passed. Nothing happened. He looked at Lina and she was already at the door.

"I'm hungry!" she said. "Hurry up and let's get breakfast Gourry!" she said with a grin.

She remembered, but she…she's really okay with it? He looked at her face still finding that grin. So..we're…ohhh. His heart filled with relief and so much joy at the same time. He grinned back. "Coming Lina!"

At the dining room, Naga saw Lina and Gourry come down together. A marked difference to her discerning eyes. Ah, she really was magnificent. Feeling accomplished, she left the two alone and made her way to her next adventure.