The Potion 4

I do not own anything and if you're not a Keel x Lavi fan then don't read it. It is definitely OOC. Some sexual references.

[Keel's POV]

Our travels have taken us down into the marsh regions of this wonderful world we live in. It is wonderful merely because of Lavi's presence though. To me, she is the goddess of sunshine and love! It is because she is my goddess of sunshine and love that we and our companions have ventured into these groggy, humid and muddy lands within our wonderful world.

We had caught word of a monster we are in search of. A monster of "C" class known as the Water Scorpion (Scorpio Aqua if you wish to be fancy). We need its eye for the antidote to cure me of my love for Lavi Heartful but I don't wish to be cured of this fluttering of my heart. However if Lavi wishes so, with a sorrowful air I am happy to take part in this exorcism of my love for her.

We are on the outskirts of the archipelago-like town of Fjord. It would have once been a lovely little settlement but the marks of the Water Scorpion are apparent. We wander around on the bridges between the isles. Everyone was keeping an eye out for human life or the Scorpion. The water began to shake. A scream resounded through the air. 'Was that a girl?' Lavi asked quickly and Blue sheathed his sword.

'Whatever it is, chances are the Scorpion won't be too far behind it.' Blue snarls. His sword becoms enveloped in water and Lavi snaps into gear too. Her fingers tapping over the strings on her adroable heart-shaped guitar.

A hideous grumbled fills the air. 'Miki! Mippy! Run!' Lavi yells and she looks around for the monster. My knees knock, my bones rattle and my mind freezes.

'I can hold my own!' I heard Miki yell and she withdrew her mystical paintbrush and paint.

I run. That's all I could do. It was the only thing my "instincts" could tell me what to do. I dive for cover in an abandoned, unlocked hut. I feel like such a coward and trespasser but safety is all which concerns my right now. My safety and the safety of my beloved Lavi. I scuttle towards a window and watch. That's all I can do from this point of safety.

It was awe inspiring to watch the three fight the Scorpio Aqua. I felt useless though. Lavi's songs were like heaven, even to that ghastly, scorpion-like monster. It was large, blue and it had pincers as sharp as swords not to mention that like Blue, it too had control over water. The two were clashing in a nearly eternal and pointless struggle like tow tides trying to go against each other. Then the quick thinking Lavi helped. 'Cool Down!' she yelped and strummed her guitar to match the title of her song. The music hit the monster like a calming wave and it stopped clashing with Blue. He swiped in and began to splash and slice using water. Miki helped too but rooting it to the spot with some of her mystic paint. I looked away when I heard a plunging, blood ridden noise enter and silence the air.

I noticed that Lavi had also looked away. When we both looked towards the Water Scorpion again, it was dead. It was Blue who had delivered that final blow since he was the one removing his weapon from its scaly navy hide. He sheathed his sword and I came out of hiding. I was still scared though but I tried not to show it. I went to hug Lavi but she pushed me aside again. I whimpered. 'I'm disappointed in you, Keel.' She stated with a sour grimace. My heart was on the verge of shattering. It was one thing to be furious with someone but being disappointed in someone was entirely different. I'd rather her to be angry with my act of disloyalty to the group by running away than for her to be disappointed with me.

Had she expected me to fight in this state?

I think she did. I stumble back and keep to myself. Miki retrieves the eye of the Water Scorpion and puts it in a vial. 'What are you gonna do with it now?' Mippy asked

'I'm gonna squish until it's just fluid then add it to the potion. All we need now is the final ingredient: the blood of a divine monster.' Miki stated

'Just what classifies as a "divine monster"?' Blue asked

'It must have angelic wings, a thirst for purity, a hatred of violence, a love of peace, it must be in possession of all seven virtues and it must be vegetarian meaning it can't have killed before.' Miki explained. This was the first time that she has answered that question normally she replies in an twisted and enigmatic way. 'Let us continue our quest. This last ingredient will be extremely hard to find.' Miki said. She was pointing out the obvious.

She leads us out of Fjord. Lavi was staying far away from me. I had been banished to the back of our convoy. She was only talking with Miki and Mippy. The three had certainly grown close in these last two weeks or so. I wish I could be that close to Lavi. She doesn't have to love me but she could steal like me, as a friend.

Night falls and we make camp just on the outside of Fjord. Blue made a fire but he had gone off somewhere to hunt. It was just Mippy, Miki, Lavi and I in the actual campsite. Mippy and Miki were entertaining themselves with slight chatter. Lavi was ignoring me and she was harshly rejecting any advance I made: apologetic, sexual or other. 'I'm sorry.' I state for the umpteenth time. She doesn't respond. 'I'll just talk to myself then. Feel free to listen.' She makes a cute "hmph" noise. 'Your idea of me being "Keel" involves me fighting. A horrible and frightening and bloody concept to this Keel. Do you only like me because I'm a muscle head?' I asked.

I caught her off guard. She wasn't expecting me to say that. 'Maybe.' She mumbles. I feel depressed and conflicted.

I like being the way I am because I'm a human like her. I am civil and kinder now. However this isn't what Lavi wants. She prefers me being ruthless and thick headed. Am I more lovable that or something? I want the antidote now. I want it to make Lavi happy even though it won't make me happy because I won't be human. It just won't be right to love her. I'm trapped in a paradox it would seem.

MerryFairy :)

Thanks for all those reviews! New record of seven for a single story! I'll throw in an epilogue as a way to celebrate the reviews I have (and may receive in the future)!