Broken Nightmares
Act 2: Attack! Lina vs. Kakken
By: Sora Kazeno (sora@barrelchan.com)
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"Darkness from twilight, crimson blood that flows... buried in the flow of time..." A
small red ball of energy began to gather in Lina's hands. Glancing up she noticed the fear in
the bandits' eyes; they were really starting to regret not leaving her alone.
"In thy great name, I pledge myself to darkness! Those whose appose us shall be destroyed
by the power you and I posses!" A smile tugged at the corners of Lina's mouth as she prepared to
say two of her favorite words, "DRAGON SLAVE!"
Putting an arm in front of her face, she waited for the explosion to clear. The bandits
were gone; she smiled. Taking a few steps forward she dropped to her knees as her vision went
hazy. 'I used too much of my power too quickly. I didn't give myself enough time to recover.'
Glancing up she noticed a small section of the forest was missing. She was really
starting to regret using dragon slave. Slowly standing up, her vision turned black for a few
moments. Waiting for it to pass, she started to walk forward. She had to keep going and make it
to the next town.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"That was Lina-san's Dragon Slave!" Amelia shouted, looking up ahead towards the
explosion.
"RAY WING!"
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
A twig snapped behind Lina. Spinning around she froze. There she stood. The one person
she was trying to avoid at all costs. "... Kakken ..." She murmured, barely auditable.
Throwing a few locks of her auburn hair to the side, Kakken sneered. "Give up now... it
would make things so much simpler."
Trying to regain her composer, "never," Lina said, standing up straight. She was going
to have to try to make a run for it...
"I will kill you Lina Inverse.... this is my one chance to be free from the Lord of
Nightmares, and I will succeed!" Kakken shouted gathering energy in her hands. "BLAST BOMB!"
Lina cleared most of the attack.... she winched in pain as she clutched the right side
of her abdomen. Blood began to stain her jacket and part of the tree she leaned against. 'Only
one thing to do.' The area was far too wide without enough cover. Summoning her strength she
spoke, "Ray Wing!"
Dashing off like lighting, Lina flew threw the forest trying to come across a secluded
area.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Almost there!" Amelia shouted to Zelgadis, Gourry and Sylphiel. Another explosion
sounded ahead.
"Amelia-san can you see anything?" Sylphiel asked, concerned edged around her voice.
".... not yet..."
Another minute went by before the quartet landed.
"It looks like Lina's handy work," Zelgadis said looking around.
"LINA-SAN!" shouted Amelia looking at the surroundings before her; she was hoping to
hear a response but found none.
Gourry's boot kicked an object a foot or two in front of him. Bending over, he went to
see what it was.
"What do you think happened here?" Sylphiel inquired looking around.
Picking up the object, Gourry froze. "Lina..."
Sylphiel turned around and gasped. Gourry was holding one of Lina's talismans she used
to amplify her spells.
Hearing Sylphiel's gasp, Zelgadis and Amelia ran over to where Gourry and Sylphiel
stood.
"Her talisman..." said Amelia. 'Now I'm really worried!'
Noticing a red blotch on the tree, Zel said, "Gourry can you move for a minute?"
Confused as always, Gourry moved out of the way wondering what he was up to.
Examining the tree, he frowned. It was just as he expected. "Blood... this happened
recently."
Before anyone could respond another blast occurred, followed by a faint scream.
Gourry froze as he recognized the voice. Her voice. "LINA!"
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"How long do you think you can keep this up Lina?" demanded Kakken. She raised her arm
again, "FIREBALL!"
Lina was too slow to dodge the attack; she had all ready lost a lot of blood... too much
blood. 'Is this how it's going to end?' Lina bitterly thought. 'I've defeated Shabranigdo, Copy
Rezo, Gaav and Phibrizzo.... done in by ... a fireball?' Closing her eyes she waited for the
impact... it never came. The blast was deflected.
Looking up she saw her savior. "... Gourry..." she murmured. He stood in front of her
ready to attack Kakken holding the Sword of Light in his hands.
"You're hard to track down Lina," Zel said. He stood to her right next to Amelia,
Sylphiel to her left.
" ..." Lina tried to speak but couldn't.
Raising their hands Amelia and Zelgadis fired an attack, "ELMEKIA LANCE!"
Kakken easily dodged the oncoming assault within a mere blind of an eye. "Come now, I
was expecting better from you. You're as weak as Lina." Kakken taunted. She floated above them,
her cape blowing in the breeze. Rays of sunlight reflected off her turquoise chemise, bouncing
off like drops of emerald rain. Smiling she gestured with her hands, "I think you meant...
ELMEKIA FLAME!"
Amelia and Zelgadis prepared a protection spell, within seconds it broke blasting the
two back.
Kakken let loose a high-pitched laugh seeing Zelgadis' and Amelia's looks of disbelief.
"Do you finally see how powerful I am Lina?" Narrowing her eyes she sneered, as she looked at
Lina, "see the power you gave up? Look at all this power the Lord of Nightmares offered you..."
A black ball of energy flared in her right hand...
"Lina-san...?" Amelia looked at her curiously.
'That's it... keep her talking.... this is going to take everything I have left...I'm
betting my life on it...' Lina thought. With her hand behind her back she continued murmuring a
spell. "Crimson blood that flows... buried in the flow of time..."
"Why give up such power Lina?" asked Kakken. Looking at Gourry she noticed how
protective Gourry was of Lina. Standing in front of Lina ready to stop any attack that might
head her way. She smiled; this could be later used to her advantage.
"Those whose oppose us shall be destroyed by the power you and I posses...."
The ball of energy was nearly the size of Kakken's hand. "Any last words?"
Moving the hand from behind her back; a smile formed on Lina lips. A scarlet ball of
energy came into view. "Just two.... DRAGON SLAVE!!"
Gasping, Kakken threw her arms in front of her face as was hit by the attack. She
vanished from sight.... for the time being ...
The smile on Lina's face was short-lived as the world around her turned black as she
fell into nothingness.
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"I am the mother of all darkness. I am one who has dreamed for years uncounted of
regaining my form. I am a darkness beyond the blackest pitch. Deeper than the deepest night.
I am the Sea of Chaos. The source of all chaos. That is how you describe me. I am... the Lord
of Nightmares."
Jolting up Lina took a sharp intake of breath. Every time she closed her eyes... it was
there.... the image of the golden lord, the Lord of Nightmares.
The sudden movement caused a sharp pain to spread throughout her body. She had been
healed, but the areas where still tender. She was in a tent she then realized. To her right laid
Amelia and Sylphiel on the left. Her armor, cloak, and gloves had been removed as well.
'Fresh air might help.' Pushing the tent curtain a side a cool breeze swept across her
face. She crawled threw the opening to look at her surroundings. They were still in the forest,
a dim fire burning to the side. A figure was rested against the tree... she couldn't make out
who it was though. Regardless, she slowly stood and immediately regretted doing so. A wave of
pain ran threw her side, with a groan she dropped to her knees, closing her eyes, as she waited
for the pain to pass. Pulling her left hand to the right side of her stomach, she jumped a
little touching the delicate area. 'Great.'
Footsteps approached her fallen form. Gourry froze for a moment seeing Lina hunched-over
in pain. He ran over to her, dropping to his knees he was eye-level with the sorceress he asked,
"Lina... are you okay?"
Hearing his voice a chill ran up Lina's back. God she didn't want to face him now, the
image of them in the Sea of Chaos still fresh in her mind. She knew he would ask why she left.
She jumped a little feeling his hand on her shoulder.
"...I'm ... fi..ne..." Lina quietly spoke trying to keep her voice steady. After
murmuring a few words her hand on her abdomen began to glow a soft blue. She had cast a healing
spell to stop the pain of her side. Her eyes shut tightly as it stung. After the light faded
Lina let go of the breath she didn't realize she was holding. With some assistance from Gourry
she slowly sat up.
Lina felt Gourry's eyes staring at her. Gradually she raised her eyes to see Gourry's
face. She was taken back by the look of concern and sadness. 'But Gourry's never sad...' Then
came the moment she had been dreading. The question.
"Lina... why did you leave? We were going crazy looking for you..."
"..." Lina opened her mouth but not sound came out... how could she explain it to
Gourry, Jellyfish brains? "I left.... because...I thought it was time everyone went there own
way!" said Lina trying to sound cheerful.
"Lina...." Said Gourry. Noticing the look she was receiving from Gourry, he didn't buy
it. "Lina, who was that lady?" Gourry asked.
"... Kakken..." Lina said softy, a frown appeared across her features. "She's extremely
powerful... maybe as powerful as Phibrizzo..." A chill went down Lina's spine mentioning that
name. Unpleasant memories surfaced recalling the events of that night. Brushing them aside, she
continued, "and she wants to kill me."
Gourry sat there silently listening to Lina talking. "When I woke up in the inn after
you saved me from the Lord of Nightmares... I knew it was only a matter of time until Kakken
followed me..."
"That's why you left?" asked Gourry. With a half smile on his face he continued, "hey,
how I am supposed to protect you if you run away?"
A smile formed on Lina's lips, shaking her head she sighed. A memory popped into her
head... 'I dunno... the rest of my life...'
A rush of cold air caused Lina to shiver.
"It's warmer by the fire," Gourry said helping her stand. Things became to swirl in
front of Lina's eyes; she nearly fell over, if not for Gourry being next to her. With his help
they made it over to the fire. Gourry threw a few pieces of wood in the flames.
Lina sat in front of the fire as if she didn't have a care in the world; however, her
inner turmoil was really to drive her up the wall. She remembered the events clearly in her
mind... opening her eyes... seeing Gourry in front of her... a live... and they... they kissed.
Biting her lip Lina tried to think up a way to lightly brush against the subject. 'Who am I
kidding? This is Gourry! He doesn't remember anything!' Lina opened her mouth to speak, but no
sound came out. She mentally kicked herself.
"...Lina?" Gourry suddenly spoke breaking the silence.
"... yeah?" Responded Lina in a tiny voice, avoiding his eyes.
"What was that big black thing?" Gourry asked confused.
Lina's eyes widen a bit by his question. At times it seemed like he read her mind, even
though she knew it was impossible. "The Sea of Chaos...?" Lina offered.
"Oh! That's what Zelgadis was talking about earlier! I was wondering about that..." said
Gourry putting a hand under his chin.
She had to know the answer to this question. Summoning her courage she asked, "Gourry,
do you remember what happened in the Sea of Chaos?"
Gourry looked thoughtful for a minute before a minute before he responded. "... you kept
floating away... I caught up with you and you disappeared... then re-appeared..." Gourry froze.
In a really quiet voice he stammered... "Lina... did we... did we..."
Her heart skipped a beat. 'Out of all the things for Gourry to remember why this!' She
didn't dare looked at him now... watching the fire she slowly nodded her head.
She wasn't sure why, but seeing the flames calmed her. Watching the fire burn threw the
wood. Her eyelids began to feel heavy, to the point she was fighting to stay awake. She didn't w
ant to go to sleep... she didn't want to see another "suppressed memory" of the Lord of
Nightmares in her body defeating Hellmaster. She wanted to forget that night, as if it never
happened. All of it ... except... for that kiss...
Gourry nearly jumped went he felt Lina rest her head on his arm. Looking over at the
sorceress he noted she was asleep. Doing anything that might wake her up would end up with her
clobbering him again. Closing his eyes he soon fell asleep.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Amelia woke up and stretched. 'A goodnight's sleep without Lina-san kicking me.' Opening
her eyes to where she expecting to see her, she froze. 'Lina-san...?'
Quickly standing up she dressed herself in record time. She noticed Lina's armor, cloak,
gloves, and talismans still there. 'Lina-san wouldn't leave without those!' Amelia was ready to
go out when she noticed she had forgotten to fasten one her bracelets, which nearly fell off.
A fresh breeze crossed Amelia's face as she exited the tent. Walking forward she sighed
in relief seeing Lina crimson hair in the distance.
'Is that Lina-san.... and... and Gourry-san!?' Sneaking forward she went for a closer
look. Her jaw nearly dropped when she saw Gourry's arm wrapped protectively around Lina's petite
form. Was that a smile on Lina's face? Amelia wasn't sure.
She thought about saying something, but then thought better of it. She'll wait until
later. Letting out a giggle she headed off towards a path that lead to the river. She was going
to wash up a bit before she returned.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
When Lina woke, she was greeted by the bright rays of the sun; frowning she closed her
eyes. The light was far too bright for her liking. She wanted to sleep more as well. She tried
raising her arm but she couldn't. Alarmed her eyes snapped open searching for the reason.
Gourry's arms were wrapped around her. 'Gourry...? What...?' The last thing she remembered
watching the fire...
After a moment she relaxed in his arms ... she felt so warm and safe in his arms. As if
this is how it should be... every morning... That thought frightened her. Her heart hammering in
her chest... she had to get up and now...
She could blast him for pulling a stun like that... but that would cause a commotion,
the others would run out... Lina sweat-dropped at the thought of what Amelia would say. She
tried to squirm free, Gourry mumbled something and held her tighter. Her face was turning as red
as her hair. She tried to hit him on the head, but she couldn't reach.
"...ah..." Lina frowned. She would die if the others saw this display. Racking her
brain, she came up with one final option. She punched him in the stomach, hard.
"Wha?!" said Gourry immediately awake. Seeing Lina he asked, "what did you do that for?"
He didn't realize his arms were around her...
"You...can let go... at ... anytime.... " Lina stuttered. When Gourry came to, he
tightened his grip around Lina, cutting off most of her air supply. Once Lina was free she took
gigantic breaths of air.
After an awkward pause Lina stood up, "We should be leaving soon..." Lina quickly turned
and practically ran into the tent. Entering the tent she was greeted by Sylphiel putting on her
purple cloak. "Lina-san!" Sylphiel exclaimed throwing her arms around the smaller girl.
Surprised by Sylphiel's sudden movement, she nearly fell over. "I was starting to worry when you
and Amelia weren't here went I woke up!"
Lina paled, Amelia was gone... did she? 'Oh please tell me she didn't see!' Quickly
making up an excuse, Lina said, "I went to get some fresh air."
Sylphiel nodded her head and smiled. "I just glad you're okay!"
Lina went over to her cloak, picking it up she noticed the blood from the previous
battle with Kakken was gone. Throwing it over her shoulders she fasten the clasp in front of her
throat. Next she went to retrieve her armor.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
When Amelia rejoined the others, everyone was all ready up and about.
"Now that we're all here, why did you leave Lina?" asked an impatient Zelgadis. "And who
was that woman trying to kill you?" He was waiting for an answer and frankly he was expecting a
good one.
This one Lina couldn't try to change the subject... this was Zel... not Gourry. He was
the prescient chimera. She slumped her shoulders in defeat; she knew when she was beaten. "Her
name is Kakken." Lina no longer looking at the group as she spoke. "She's a servant of the Lord
of Nightmares..." Everyone gasped.
"A servant of the Lord of Nightmares..." Amelia repeated. "Why is she after you
Lina-san!?"
Lina frowned... how she could explain this without having them worry too much? Lifting
her eyes up from the group she faced the foursome. 'How do I explain this?' Lina pondered as she
organized her thoughts.
"When I cast the Giga Slave against Phibrizzo... I wasn't expecting to come back when I
lost control." Lina explained as she shut her eyes tight for a moment before continuing. The
image was there... haunting her... the Golden Lord. "... since I did... Kakken has orders to
kill me." There she said it... hopefully that was enough for them.
"You knew that you couldn't control the Giga Slave, but you still cast it... why?"
Sylphiel asked.
One thought rang threw Zelgadis' mind. "She sacrificed all that she was... all to save
that man's life." That was what the Lord of Nightmares said as she pointed at Gourry. Giving
Lina an out, he spoke, "never mind that. It was the same thing when Lina used it against
Shabranigdo. There was a chance of controlling it."
Lina mentally thanked Zel for his quick remark. "We should get going towards Valis
anyways!" Lina smiled sounding cheerful. She was laying it on really thick.
"Why head towards Valis?" Amelia asked. "What's there?"
"From where we're at it's the closest city." Lina explained. "From there we'll have a
better idea of what to do, and I'm hungry!!" Raising her arm she pointed to the direction behind
her. "Let's get go---" she froze when she noticed her wrist. How did she not realize it when she
put her gloves on this morning? She was missing a talisman! But... everything was packed... and
cleaned up... "How..."
"Lina?" inquired Gourry, noticing her confused look.
She exploded. "HOW CAN I LOSE A TALISMAN?!" Lina shrieked. Everyone jumped back from her
sudden out burst.
Quietly Sylphiel spoke, "Gourry-sama found your talisman, that's how we found you..."
In a flash Lina was next to Gourry yelling at him where it was. With a confused look
Gourry stammered, "what talisman?"
Lina raised an eyebrow, mocking Gourry as she spoke, "what talisman...my ass!" Lina
yelled putting Gourry in a headlock. "How do you not know what talisman?"
"Oi... Lina.... I didn't do anything!" exclaimed Gourry trying to get out of Lina's
death grip.
"If Gourry has the talisman... how can he give it to you're if you on top of him, nearly
killing him?" Zelgadis stated very matter-of-factly.
Lina slightly blushed at Zel's choice of words. Getting off Gourry and releasing him
from the headlock she tried again. "Where's the talisman!?"
"Eh?" Gourry murmured raising an eyebrow. "What's a talisman?"
Within a matter of seconds, everyone fell to the floor, his or her feet sticking up in
the air. All wondering this...how can Gourry be so clueless?
Once Amelia sat up she said, "what you found on the ground is a talisman."
"Ahh!" Gourry said, as he understood. "Why didn't you say so in the first place?"
Digging around in his pockets he pulled out the red and silver object. "This?"
Lina snatched it from his hand and clapped it onto her wrist where it belonged.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Are we almost there yeeeeet?" Lina complained as the quintet kept walking.
Amelia winced at the high pitch Lina used. They all wished to be in Valis and Lina
wasn't helping. She needed something to distract Lina from her rumbling stomach.
"Lina-san... what was the Sea of Chaos like?" Amelia suddenly asked out loud.
"Darkness everywhere..." responded Lina without hesitation.
"Do you remember what happened?" Amelia questioned. She was curious... judging by what
she saw this morning there had to be something... that happened... between her and Gourry.
Feeling a slight blush rise to her cheeks, "N-nothing!" Lina stammered. "That I can
remember... The Lord of Nightmares possessed me! How am I supposed to know?" Lina quickly added
to her defense.
"Nothing wouldn't cause you to blush," stated Zelgadis.
Lina shot him a death glance, saying, "I don't know what you're talking about."
At this point Gourry did the unwise thing of opening his mouth. "Oi... but Lina you said
you remem---"
Faster then a bolt of lighting, Lina was besides Gourry pounding the poor guy. "What
did I say!??!?" He kept squirming trying to break away from the extremely abusive sorceress,
which proved to be difficult in her headlock, and the fact that she was on top of him, again.
"So what happened between you and Gourry-sama?" Sylphiel directed her question towards
Lina.
"Eh? N-n-nothing!!" Responded Lina; her face turned a crimson shade. Looking over
Sylphiel's shoulder she notice a tower above a tree. She jumped to her feet trying to get a
better look; Gourry still in her headlock.
Lina eyes began to water with only one thought in her mind, " FOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Zel, Amelia, and Sylphiel tear dropped at the cloud dust Lina and Gourry left behind.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Ahhh..." Lina smiled patting her stomach in pure bliss. Zel looked at the pile of
plates and shook his head wondering how can someone that small eat so much? To his left Gourry
was finishing off what was left of his plate.
"Where are going to?" asked Amelia looking at Lina.
"First we have to try to find a way to stop Kakken before she gets to me," Lina
explained, "which means we need to head towards Mipross."
"Mipross?" Sylphiel echoed. 'Mipross that's were the ancient book is at.'
Nodding her head Lina continued, "there we need to find an ancient spell book..."
"Necronomicon..." Sylphiel interrupted. "But Lina-san.... If you seal the Giga Slave it
would..."
"Enough Sylphiel!" Lina shouted raising her arm as a warning to fireball her if she
continued. 'She knows the truth about sealing the Giga Slave... but what choice do I have if I
don't?' Leaning back in her chair she sighed, "we can't stay here too long, or she'll find
us..."
Zel had been pondering this question for a while now, "how powerful is Kakken?"
Zelgadis asked, placing his coffee cup on the table
"..." Lina didn't ask at first. "I'm not really sure... but I know Dragon Slave didn't
finish her off... after I use the Raguna Blade we'll know," Lina said with a frown. Taking a sip
of wine from her glass she continued, "she could be as powerful as, or more powerful then
Phibrizzo." Setting her cup down she said, "If she is... she can't be beaten by normal means...
we have to go to Mipross..." Her voice grew softer as she finished her last thought, "or I cast
the Giga Slave...."
No one spoke for several minutes trying to comprehend what was happening.
"Then we go to Mipross!" Amelia cheerfully shouted standing up, "we can't lose! Justice
is with us!" Everyone's head him the table at Amelia's mention of justice as she continued a
speech. Zel on the other hand, had a hard time removing his head from the table... his wirehair
stuck in part of the table.
"So Lina-san...." Amelia said, "what your new relationship with Gourry-san?"
Lina froze. Her jaw dropped, followed by her face turning crimson. "WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSE
TO MEAN!?" Lina grabbed Amelia by her shirt as she continued to yell at her. "THERE IS NO
RELAT---"
"Oooooooohooooo Ohooooho!"
Lina dropped Amelia as her face turned white. There was only one person that laughed
like that.... And she was standing behind her.
"We finally meet again Lina Inverse!" Naaga gleefully said.
Lina's back was towards her. She really didn't want to turn around.
"You're still as short as ever.... Just like your breasts!" Naaga let out another
high-pitched laugh.
Lina clenched one of her fists together. No one makes fun of her bust size and walks
away without being in pain. Her greatest rival, Naaga, was not exception. "fire... BALL!!" Lina
shouted turning around.
A charcoaled Naaga fell to the floor twitching.
"Humph." Lina walked over to burned sorceress on the floor asking, "what do you want?"
"I'm on my way to the best spa in the world! This is the quickest way to Mipross..."
Naaga said sitting up.
Lina fell back to the floor. She was crouching on her knees, but once she heard of
Naaga's plans she lost her balance. "Mi..Mipross?" Standing up she said, "Have fun." Walking
back to the others she sighed in relief, it things turned how she wanted them too Naaga won't
know they were heading there too.
"Lina, aren't we going to Mipross too?" asked Gourry who soon found a fist in his face
for asking such a question. "CAN'T YOU KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!?" Lina shouted at him.
Lina cringed as Naaga laughed again. "Trying to leave your greatest rival behind Lina?"
Naaga boosted as she stood up.
Ignoring Naaga, Lina asked the others, "What's the quickest way to Mipross?"
With little stars in her eyes Naaga spoke, "it will be just like old times. We can
defeat all the bandits on the island again and take their treasure!"
Imagining the treasure she would find Lina rubbed her hands together. "Treasure!"
Amelia, Zelgadis, Sylphiel and Gourry all sweat-dropped. The last thing that they
needed was another bandit hunter like Lina.
"Zefelia is next the city we come to before Atlas city were we can catch a boat to
Mipross there." Said Zel looking up from his map on the table.
"We are NOT going to Zefelia!!" Lina shouted waving her arms in front of her. "We'll go
around it!"
"But Lina-san Zefelia is covered with mountains, that would take at least another two
days." Amelia explained to her. "What's wrong with Zefelia?"
"Don't you want see your elder sister again?" Naaga teased. There was only one thing
that truly terrified her that Naaga knew of, Luna.
Hearing her mention the word elder sister Lina dove under the table shaking. Zel,
Amelia, Gourry and Sylphiel exchanged confused looks.
"...Well we should find a place to rest, so we can start at sunup tomorrow," Zelgadis
said. They others nodded their heads in agreement. "Then lets get going." The group headed
towards the door... all expect one, Lina, whom was still cowering under the table.
"...Lina-san?" Amelia walked back to the table, bending down on her knees she tried to
grab Lina's hand to put her out, only to be fireballed, she fell back.
"Now what?" Sylphiel asked. The next person that tried to pull her out would be
fireballed as well. They couldn't just leave her there either.
"I have an idea," the chimera said. Quickly saying something to Gourry, he nodded his
head to Zel's plan. Gourry was going to try to pull Lina out while Zel moved the table she was
hiding under.
Except... Gourry thought he suppose to move the table. Zel ended up receiving the
fireball instead of Gourry. With much protesting Gourry dragged Lina to the door where the
others stood waiting. Lina slumped her shoulders in defeat. She couldn't avoid it... she was
going home.
"Lina-san what's so scary about your eld--"
Zel put his hand over Amelia mouth before she could finish asking. It was hard enough
trying to get Lina out from the table; he didn't feel like going threw that ordeal again any
time soon.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Stopping at the out skirts of the city they stopped at an inn, rooms were paid for, and
everyone went to their rooms for bed. Naaga had her own room; Zel and Gourry shared a room, as
did Amelia and Sylphiel. Neither wanted to shared a room with Lina. She kicked way too much...
Pulling the cover over her, Lina was regretting going to sleep... she didn't want to
see another flash of what happened a few days ago... but she was so tired. Closing her eyes she
drifted off into sleep.
^^; Done with Act 2. The next part will be out in a little while, well I finished up
What if the Starlights Appeared in the R Season on Sailor Moon? I'm almost done with that
story... only two more acts to write! *^O^*
I moved all my fan fiction writing on my site to one spot, http://barrelchan.com/Miraaju/
Stay tuned for Act Three of Broken Nightmares: Fiancée!? Welcome Home Lina!
Act 2: Attack! Lina vs. Kakken
By: Sora Kazeno (sora@barrelchan.com)
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*pouts*
"Darkness from twilight, crimson blood that flows... buried in the flow of time..." A
small red ball of energy began to gather in Lina's hands. Glancing up she noticed the fear in
the bandits' eyes; they were really starting to regret not leaving her alone.
"In thy great name, I pledge myself to darkness! Those whose appose us shall be destroyed
by the power you and I posses!" A smile tugged at the corners of Lina's mouth as she prepared to
say two of her favorite words, "DRAGON SLAVE!"
Putting an arm in front of her face, she waited for the explosion to clear. The bandits
were gone; she smiled. Taking a few steps forward she dropped to her knees as her vision went
hazy. 'I used too much of my power too quickly. I didn't give myself enough time to recover.'
Glancing up she noticed a small section of the forest was missing. She was really
starting to regret using dragon slave. Slowly standing up, her vision turned black for a few
moments. Waiting for it to pass, she started to walk forward. She had to keep going and make it
to the next town.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"That was Lina-san's Dragon Slave!" Amelia shouted, looking up ahead towards the
explosion.
"RAY WING!"
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
A twig snapped behind Lina. Spinning around she froze. There she stood. The one person
she was trying to avoid at all costs. "... Kakken ..." She murmured, barely auditable.
Throwing a few locks of her auburn hair to the side, Kakken sneered. "Give up now... it
would make things so much simpler."
Trying to regain her composer, "never," Lina said, standing up straight. She was going
to have to try to make a run for it...
"I will kill you Lina Inverse.... this is my one chance to be free from the Lord of
Nightmares, and I will succeed!" Kakken shouted gathering energy in her hands. "BLAST BOMB!"
Lina cleared most of the attack.... she winched in pain as she clutched the right side
of her abdomen. Blood began to stain her jacket and part of the tree she leaned against. 'Only
one thing to do.' The area was far too wide without enough cover. Summoning her strength she
spoke, "Ray Wing!"
Dashing off like lighting, Lina flew threw the forest trying to come across a secluded
area.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Almost there!" Amelia shouted to Zelgadis, Gourry and Sylphiel. Another explosion
sounded ahead.
"Amelia-san can you see anything?" Sylphiel asked, concerned edged around her voice.
".... not yet..."
Another minute went by before the quartet landed.
"It looks like Lina's handy work," Zelgadis said looking around.
"LINA-SAN!" shouted Amelia looking at the surroundings before her; she was hoping to
hear a response but found none.
Gourry's boot kicked an object a foot or two in front of him. Bending over, he went to
see what it was.
"What do you think happened here?" Sylphiel inquired looking around.
Picking up the object, Gourry froze. "Lina..."
Sylphiel turned around and gasped. Gourry was holding one of Lina's talismans she used
to amplify her spells.
Hearing Sylphiel's gasp, Zelgadis and Amelia ran over to where Gourry and Sylphiel
stood.
"Her talisman..." said Amelia. 'Now I'm really worried!'
Noticing a red blotch on the tree, Zel said, "Gourry can you move for a minute?"
Confused as always, Gourry moved out of the way wondering what he was up to.
Examining the tree, he frowned. It was just as he expected. "Blood... this happened
recently."
Before anyone could respond another blast occurred, followed by a faint scream.
Gourry froze as he recognized the voice. Her voice. "LINA!"
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"How long do you think you can keep this up Lina?" demanded Kakken. She raised her arm
again, "FIREBALL!"
Lina was too slow to dodge the attack; she had all ready lost a lot of blood... too much
blood. 'Is this how it's going to end?' Lina bitterly thought. 'I've defeated Shabranigdo, Copy
Rezo, Gaav and Phibrizzo.... done in by ... a fireball?' Closing her eyes she waited for the
impact... it never came. The blast was deflected.
Looking up she saw her savior. "... Gourry..." she murmured. He stood in front of her
ready to attack Kakken holding the Sword of Light in his hands.
"You're hard to track down Lina," Zel said. He stood to her right next to Amelia,
Sylphiel to her left.
" ..." Lina tried to speak but couldn't.
Raising their hands Amelia and Zelgadis fired an attack, "ELMEKIA LANCE!"
Kakken easily dodged the oncoming assault within a mere blind of an eye. "Come now, I
was expecting better from you. You're as weak as Lina." Kakken taunted. She floated above them,
her cape blowing in the breeze. Rays of sunlight reflected off her turquoise chemise, bouncing
off like drops of emerald rain. Smiling she gestured with her hands, "I think you meant...
ELMEKIA FLAME!"
Amelia and Zelgadis prepared a protection spell, within seconds it broke blasting the
two back.
Kakken let loose a high-pitched laugh seeing Zelgadis' and Amelia's looks of disbelief.
"Do you finally see how powerful I am Lina?" Narrowing her eyes she sneered, as she looked at
Lina, "see the power you gave up? Look at all this power the Lord of Nightmares offered you..."
A black ball of energy flared in her right hand...
"Lina-san...?" Amelia looked at her curiously.
'That's it... keep her talking.... this is going to take everything I have left...I'm
betting my life on it...' Lina thought. With her hand behind her back she continued murmuring a
spell. "Crimson blood that flows... buried in the flow of time..."
"Why give up such power Lina?" asked Kakken. Looking at Gourry she noticed how
protective Gourry was of Lina. Standing in front of Lina ready to stop any attack that might
head her way. She smiled; this could be later used to her advantage.
"Those whose oppose us shall be destroyed by the power you and I posses...."
The ball of energy was nearly the size of Kakken's hand. "Any last words?"
Moving the hand from behind her back; a smile formed on Lina lips. A scarlet ball of
energy came into view. "Just two.... DRAGON SLAVE!!"
Gasping, Kakken threw her arms in front of her face as was hit by the attack. She
vanished from sight.... for the time being ...
The smile on Lina's face was short-lived as the world around her turned black as she
fell into nothingness.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"I am the mother of all darkness. I am one who has dreamed for years uncounted of
regaining my form. I am a darkness beyond the blackest pitch. Deeper than the deepest night.
I am the Sea of Chaos. The source of all chaos. That is how you describe me. I am... the Lord
of Nightmares."
Jolting up Lina took a sharp intake of breath. Every time she closed her eyes... it was
there.... the image of the golden lord, the Lord of Nightmares.
The sudden movement caused a sharp pain to spread throughout her body. She had been
healed, but the areas where still tender. She was in a tent she then realized. To her right laid
Amelia and Sylphiel on the left. Her armor, cloak, and gloves had been removed as well.
'Fresh air might help.' Pushing the tent curtain a side a cool breeze swept across her
face. She crawled threw the opening to look at her surroundings. They were still in the forest,
a dim fire burning to the side. A figure was rested against the tree... she couldn't make out
who it was though. Regardless, she slowly stood and immediately regretted doing so. A wave of
pain ran threw her side, with a groan she dropped to her knees, closing her eyes, as she waited
for the pain to pass. Pulling her left hand to the right side of her stomach, she jumped a
little touching the delicate area. 'Great.'
Footsteps approached her fallen form. Gourry froze for a moment seeing Lina hunched-over
in pain. He ran over to her, dropping to his knees he was eye-level with the sorceress he asked,
"Lina... are you okay?"
Hearing his voice a chill ran up Lina's back. God she didn't want to face him now, the
image of them in the Sea of Chaos still fresh in her mind. She knew he would ask why she left.
She jumped a little feeling his hand on her shoulder.
"...I'm ... fi..ne..." Lina quietly spoke trying to keep her voice steady. After
murmuring a few words her hand on her abdomen began to glow a soft blue. She had cast a healing
spell to stop the pain of her side. Her eyes shut tightly as it stung. After the light faded
Lina let go of the breath she didn't realize she was holding. With some assistance from Gourry
she slowly sat up.
Lina felt Gourry's eyes staring at her. Gradually she raised her eyes to see Gourry's
face. She was taken back by the look of concern and sadness. 'But Gourry's never sad...' Then
came the moment she had been dreading. The question.
"Lina... why did you leave? We were going crazy looking for you..."
"..." Lina opened her mouth but not sound came out... how could she explain it to
Gourry, Jellyfish brains? "I left.... because...I thought it was time everyone went there own
way!" said Lina trying to sound cheerful.
"Lina...." Said Gourry. Noticing the look she was receiving from Gourry, he didn't buy
it. "Lina, who was that lady?" Gourry asked.
"... Kakken..." Lina said softy, a frown appeared across her features. "She's extremely
powerful... maybe as powerful as Phibrizzo..." A chill went down Lina's spine mentioning that
name. Unpleasant memories surfaced recalling the events of that night. Brushing them aside, she
continued, "and she wants to kill me."
Gourry sat there silently listening to Lina talking. "When I woke up in the inn after
you saved me from the Lord of Nightmares... I knew it was only a matter of time until Kakken
followed me..."
"That's why you left?" asked Gourry. With a half smile on his face he continued, "hey,
how I am supposed to protect you if you run away?"
A smile formed on Lina's lips, shaking her head she sighed. A memory popped into her
head... 'I dunno... the rest of my life...'
A rush of cold air caused Lina to shiver.
"It's warmer by the fire," Gourry said helping her stand. Things became to swirl in
front of Lina's eyes; she nearly fell over, if not for Gourry being next to her. With his help
they made it over to the fire. Gourry threw a few pieces of wood in the flames.
Lina sat in front of the fire as if she didn't have a care in the world; however, her
inner turmoil was really to drive her up the wall. She remembered the events clearly in her
mind... opening her eyes... seeing Gourry in front of her... a live... and they... they kissed.
Biting her lip Lina tried to think up a way to lightly brush against the subject. 'Who am I
kidding? This is Gourry! He doesn't remember anything!' Lina opened her mouth to speak, but no
sound came out. She mentally kicked herself.
"...Lina?" Gourry suddenly spoke breaking the silence.
"... yeah?" Responded Lina in a tiny voice, avoiding his eyes.
"What was that big black thing?" Gourry asked confused.
Lina's eyes widen a bit by his question. At times it seemed like he read her mind, even
though she knew it was impossible. "The Sea of Chaos...?" Lina offered.
"Oh! That's what Zelgadis was talking about earlier! I was wondering about that..." said
Gourry putting a hand under his chin.
She had to know the answer to this question. Summoning her courage she asked, "Gourry,
do you remember what happened in the Sea of Chaos?"
Gourry looked thoughtful for a minute before a minute before he responded. "... you kept
floating away... I caught up with you and you disappeared... then re-appeared..." Gourry froze.
In a really quiet voice he stammered... "Lina... did we... did we..."
Her heart skipped a beat. 'Out of all the things for Gourry to remember why this!' She
didn't dare looked at him now... watching the fire she slowly nodded her head.
She wasn't sure why, but seeing the flames calmed her. Watching the fire burn threw the
wood. Her eyelids began to feel heavy, to the point she was fighting to stay awake. She didn't w
ant to go to sleep... she didn't want to see another "suppressed memory" of the Lord of
Nightmares in her body defeating Hellmaster. She wanted to forget that night, as if it never
happened. All of it ... except... for that kiss...
Gourry nearly jumped went he felt Lina rest her head on his arm. Looking over at the
sorceress he noted she was asleep. Doing anything that might wake her up would end up with her
clobbering him again. Closing his eyes he soon fell asleep.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Amelia woke up and stretched. 'A goodnight's sleep without Lina-san kicking me.' Opening
her eyes to where she expecting to see her, she froze. 'Lina-san...?'
Quickly standing up she dressed herself in record time. She noticed Lina's armor, cloak,
gloves, and talismans still there. 'Lina-san wouldn't leave without those!' Amelia was ready to
go out when she noticed she had forgotten to fasten one her bracelets, which nearly fell off.
A fresh breeze crossed Amelia's face as she exited the tent. Walking forward she sighed
in relief seeing Lina crimson hair in the distance.
'Is that Lina-san.... and... and Gourry-san!?' Sneaking forward she went for a closer
look. Her jaw nearly dropped when she saw Gourry's arm wrapped protectively around Lina's petite
form. Was that a smile on Lina's face? Amelia wasn't sure.
She thought about saying something, but then thought better of it. She'll wait until
later. Letting out a giggle she headed off towards a path that lead to the river. She was going
to wash up a bit before she returned.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
When Lina woke, she was greeted by the bright rays of the sun; frowning she closed her
eyes. The light was far too bright for her liking. She wanted to sleep more as well. She tried
raising her arm but she couldn't. Alarmed her eyes snapped open searching for the reason.
Gourry's arms were wrapped around her. 'Gourry...? What...?' The last thing she remembered
watching the fire...
After a moment she relaxed in his arms ... she felt so warm and safe in his arms. As if
this is how it should be... every morning... That thought frightened her. Her heart hammering in
her chest... she had to get up and now...
She could blast him for pulling a stun like that... but that would cause a commotion,
the others would run out... Lina sweat-dropped at the thought of what Amelia would say. She
tried to squirm free, Gourry mumbled something and held her tighter. Her face was turning as red
as her hair. She tried to hit him on the head, but she couldn't reach.
"...ah..." Lina frowned. She would die if the others saw this display. Racking her
brain, she came up with one final option. She punched him in the stomach, hard.
"Wha?!" said Gourry immediately awake. Seeing Lina he asked, "what did you do that for?"
He didn't realize his arms were around her...
"You...can let go... at ... anytime.... " Lina stuttered. When Gourry came to, he
tightened his grip around Lina, cutting off most of her air supply. Once Lina was free she took
gigantic breaths of air.
After an awkward pause Lina stood up, "We should be leaving soon..." Lina quickly turned
and practically ran into the tent. Entering the tent she was greeted by Sylphiel putting on her
purple cloak. "Lina-san!" Sylphiel exclaimed throwing her arms around the smaller girl.
Surprised by Sylphiel's sudden movement, she nearly fell over. "I was starting to worry when you
and Amelia weren't here went I woke up!"
Lina paled, Amelia was gone... did she? 'Oh please tell me she didn't see!' Quickly
making up an excuse, Lina said, "I went to get some fresh air."
Sylphiel nodded her head and smiled. "I just glad you're okay!"
Lina went over to her cloak, picking it up she noticed the blood from the previous
battle with Kakken was gone. Throwing it over her shoulders she fasten the clasp in front of her
throat. Next she went to retrieve her armor.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
When Amelia rejoined the others, everyone was all ready up and about.
"Now that we're all here, why did you leave Lina?" asked an impatient Zelgadis. "And who
was that woman trying to kill you?" He was waiting for an answer and frankly he was expecting a
good one.
This one Lina couldn't try to change the subject... this was Zel... not Gourry. He was
the prescient chimera. She slumped her shoulders in defeat; she knew when she was beaten. "Her
name is Kakken." Lina no longer looking at the group as she spoke. "She's a servant of the Lord
of Nightmares..." Everyone gasped.
"A servant of the Lord of Nightmares..." Amelia repeated. "Why is she after you
Lina-san!?"
Lina frowned... how she could explain this without having them worry too much? Lifting
her eyes up from the group she faced the foursome. 'How do I explain this?' Lina pondered as she
organized her thoughts.
"When I cast the Giga Slave against Phibrizzo... I wasn't expecting to come back when I
lost control." Lina explained as she shut her eyes tight for a moment before continuing. The
image was there... haunting her... the Golden Lord. "... since I did... Kakken has orders to
kill me." There she said it... hopefully that was enough for them.
"You knew that you couldn't control the Giga Slave, but you still cast it... why?"
Sylphiel asked.
One thought rang threw Zelgadis' mind. "She sacrificed all that she was... all to save
that man's life." That was what the Lord of Nightmares said as she pointed at Gourry. Giving
Lina an out, he spoke, "never mind that. It was the same thing when Lina used it against
Shabranigdo. There was a chance of controlling it."
Lina mentally thanked Zel for his quick remark. "We should get going towards Valis
anyways!" Lina smiled sounding cheerful. She was laying it on really thick.
"Why head towards Valis?" Amelia asked. "What's there?"
"From where we're at it's the closest city." Lina explained. "From there we'll have a
better idea of what to do, and I'm hungry!!" Raising her arm she pointed to the direction behind
her. "Let's get go---" she froze when she noticed her wrist. How did she not realize it when she
put her gloves on this morning? She was missing a talisman! But... everything was packed... and
cleaned up... "How..."
"Lina?" inquired Gourry, noticing her confused look.
She exploded. "HOW CAN I LOSE A TALISMAN?!" Lina shrieked. Everyone jumped back from her
sudden out burst.
Quietly Sylphiel spoke, "Gourry-sama found your talisman, that's how we found you..."
In a flash Lina was next to Gourry yelling at him where it was. With a confused look
Gourry stammered, "what talisman?"
Lina raised an eyebrow, mocking Gourry as she spoke, "what talisman...my ass!" Lina
yelled putting Gourry in a headlock. "How do you not know what talisman?"
"Oi... Lina.... I didn't do anything!" exclaimed Gourry trying to get out of Lina's
death grip.
"If Gourry has the talisman... how can he give it to you're if you on top of him, nearly
killing him?" Zelgadis stated very matter-of-factly.
Lina slightly blushed at Zel's choice of words. Getting off Gourry and releasing him
from the headlock she tried again. "Where's the talisman!?"
"Eh?" Gourry murmured raising an eyebrow. "What's a talisman?"
Within a matter of seconds, everyone fell to the floor, his or her feet sticking up in
the air. All wondering this...how can Gourry be so clueless?
Once Amelia sat up she said, "what you found on the ground is a talisman."
"Ahh!" Gourry said, as he understood. "Why didn't you say so in the first place?"
Digging around in his pockets he pulled out the red and silver object. "This?"
Lina snatched it from his hand and clapped it onto her wrist where it belonged.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Are we almost there yeeeeet?" Lina complained as the quintet kept walking.
Amelia winced at the high pitch Lina used. They all wished to be in Valis and Lina
wasn't helping. She needed something to distract Lina from her rumbling stomach.
"Lina-san... what was the Sea of Chaos like?" Amelia suddenly asked out loud.
"Darkness everywhere..." responded Lina without hesitation.
"Do you remember what happened?" Amelia questioned. She was curious... judging by what
she saw this morning there had to be something... that happened... between her and Gourry.
Feeling a slight blush rise to her cheeks, "N-nothing!" Lina stammered. "That I can
remember... The Lord of Nightmares possessed me! How am I supposed to know?" Lina quickly added
to her defense.
"Nothing wouldn't cause you to blush," stated Zelgadis.
Lina shot him a death glance, saying, "I don't know what you're talking about."
At this point Gourry did the unwise thing of opening his mouth. "Oi... but Lina you said
you remem---"
Faster then a bolt of lighting, Lina was besides Gourry pounding the poor guy. "What
did I say!??!?" He kept squirming trying to break away from the extremely abusive sorceress,
which proved to be difficult in her headlock, and the fact that she was on top of him, again.
"So what happened between you and Gourry-sama?" Sylphiel directed her question towards
Lina.
"Eh? N-n-nothing!!" Responded Lina; her face turned a crimson shade. Looking over
Sylphiel's shoulder she notice a tower above a tree. She jumped to her feet trying to get a
better look; Gourry still in her headlock.
Lina eyes began to water with only one thought in her mind, " FOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Zel, Amelia, and Sylphiel tear dropped at the cloud dust Lina and Gourry left behind.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
"Ahhh..." Lina smiled patting her stomach in pure bliss. Zel looked at the pile of
plates and shook his head wondering how can someone that small eat so much? To his left Gourry
was finishing off what was left of his plate.
"Where are going to?" asked Amelia looking at Lina.
"First we have to try to find a way to stop Kakken before she gets to me," Lina
explained, "which means we need to head towards Mipross."
"Mipross?" Sylphiel echoed. 'Mipross that's were the ancient book is at.'
Nodding her head Lina continued, "there we need to find an ancient spell book..."
"Necronomicon..." Sylphiel interrupted. "But Lina-san.... If you seal the Giga Slave it
would..."
"Enough Sylphiel!" Lina shouted raising her arm as a warning to fireball her if she
continued. 'She knows the truth about sealing the Giga Slave... but what choice do I have if I
don't?' Leaning back in her chair she sighed, "we can't stay here too long, or she'll find
us..."
Zel had been pondering this question for a while now, "how powerful is Kakken?"
Zelgadis asked, placing his coffee cup on the table
"..." Lina didn't ask at first. "I'm not really sure... but I know Dragon Slave didn't
finish her off... after I use the Raguna Blade we'll know," Lina said with a frown. Taking a sip
of wine from her glass she continued, "she could be as powerful as, or more powerful then
Phibrizzo." Setting her cup down she said, "If she is... she can't be beaten by normal means...
we have to go to Mipross..." Her voice grew softer as she finished her last thought, "or I cast
the Giga Slave...."
No one spoke for several minutes trying to comprehend what was happening.
"Then we go to Mipross!" Amelia cheerfully shouted standing up, "we can't lose! Justice
is with us!" Everyone's head him the table at Amelia's mention of justice as she continued a
speech. Zel on the other hand, had a hard time removing his head from the table... his wirehair
stuck in part of the table.
"So Lina-san...." Amelia said, "what your new relationship with Gourry-san?"
Lina froze. Her jaw dropped, followed by her face turning crimson. "WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSE
TO MEAN!?" Lina grabbed Amelia by her shirt as she continued to yell at her. "THERE IS NO
RELAT---"
"Oooooooohooooo Ohooooho!"
Lina dropped Amelia as her face turned white. There was only one person that laughed
like that.... And she was standing behind her.
"We finally meet again Lina Inverse!" Naaga gleefully said.
Lina's back was towards her. She really didn't want to turn around.
"You're still as short as ever.... Just like your breasts!" Naaga let out another
high-pitched laugh.
Lina clenched one of her fists together. No one makes fun of her bust size and walks
away without being in pain. Her greatest rival, Naaga, was not exception. "fire... BALL!!" Lina
shouted turning around.
A charcoaled Naaga fell to the floor twitching.
"Humph." Lina walked over to burned sorceress on the floor asking, "what do you want?"
"I'm on my way to the best spa in the world! This is the quickest way to Mipross..."
Naaga said sitting up.
Lina fell back to the floor. She was crouching on her knees, but once she heard of
Naaga's plans she lost her balance. "Mi..Mipross?" Standing up she said, "Have fun." Walking
back to the others she sighed in relief, it things turned how she wanted them too Naaga won't
know they were heading there too.
"Lina, aren't we going to Mipross too?" asked Gourry who soon found a fist in his face
for asking such a question. "CAN'T YOU KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!?" Lina shouted at him.
Lina cringed as Naaga laughed again. "Trying to leave your greatest rival behind Lina?"
Naaga boosted as she stood up.
Ignoring Naaga, Lina asked the others, "What's the quickest way to Mipross?"
With little stars in her eyes Naaga spoke, "it will be just like old times. We can
defeat all the bandits on the island again and take their treasure!"
Imagining the treasure she would find Lina rubbed her hands together. "Treasure!"
Amelia, Zelgadis, Sylphiel and Gourry all sweat-dropped. The last thing that they
needed was another bandit hunter like Lina.
"Zefelia is next the city we come to before Atlas city were we can catch a boat to
Mipross there." Said Zel looking up from his map on the table.
"We are NOT going to Zefelia!!" Lina shouted waving her arms in front of her. "We'll go
around it!"
"But Lina-san Zefelia is covered with mountains, that would take at least another two
days." Amelia explained to her. "What's wrong with Zefelia?"
"Don't you want see your elder sister again?" Naaga teased. There was only one thing
that truly terrified her that Naaga knew of, Luna.
Hearing her mention the word elder sister Lina dove under the table shaking. Zel,
Amelia, Gourry and Sylphiel exchanged confused looks.
"...Well we should find a place to rest, so we can start at sunup tomorrow," Zelgadis
said. They others nodded their heads in agreement. "Then lets get going." The group headed
towards the door... all expect one, Lina, whom was still cowering under the table.
"...Lina-san?" Amelia walked back to the table, bending down on her knees she tried to
grab Lina's hand to put her out, only to be fireballed, she fell back.
"Now what?" Sylphiel asked. The next person that tried to pull her out would be
fireballed as well. They couldn't just leave her there either.
"I have an idea," the chimera said. Quickly saying something to Gourry, he nodded his
head to Zel's plan. Gourry was going to try to pull Lina out while Zel moved the table she was
hiding under.
Except... Gourry thought he suppose to move the table. Zel ended up receiving the
fireball instead of Gourry. With much protesting Gourry dragged Lina to the door where the
others stood waiting. Lina slumped her shoulders in defeat. She couldn't avoid it... she was
going home.
"Lina-san what's so scary about your eld--"
Zel put his hand over Amelia mouth before she could finish asking. It was hard enough
trying to get Lina out from the table; he didn't feel like going threw that ordeal again any
time soon.
*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*
Stopping at the out skirts of the city they stopped at an inn, rooms were paid for, and
everyone went to their rooms for bed. Naaga had her own room; Zel and Gourry shared a room, as
did Amelia and Sylphiel. Neither wanted to shared a room with Lina. She kicked way too much...
Pulling the cover over her, Lina was regretting going to sleep... she didn't want to
see another flash of what happened a few days ago... but she was so tired. Closing her eyes she
drifted off into sleep.
^^; Done with Act 2. The next part will be out in a little while, well I finished up
What if the Starlights Appeared in the R Season on Sailor Moon? I'm almost done with that
story... only two more acts to write! *^O^*
I moved all my fan fiction writing on my site to one spot, http://barrelchan.com/Miraaju/
Stay tuned for Act Three of Broken Nightmares: Fiancée!? Welcome Home Lina!