Slayers Fan Fiction ❯ Love & Trust ❯ Heartache and Asprin ( Chapter 1 )

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No, these are not my characters. Do you actually think I'm that talented?! Slayers, the series isn't mine either. I do wish it was though! And BTW: I'm poor, so please don't sue me!! On with the crummy fic!

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By: Ai-Chan (ChibiAiChan@cs.com)

Chapter 1
Heartache and Asprin

It was morning, and about the time breakfest was to be served. The restraunt was most definatly ready for this morings rush of custmers. Excpecially the two in the middle of the room.. Sure, they were travelers, like most of the others in the dining room. Athough, there was something.. different about them.. And apparently they were quite popular with the restarunts around town.

The owner of this particular restraunt pointed out to the two from the cracked door. "You see them boy?" He said in a low, serious tone. "They will eat us of everything we have! And if we are not quick enough with serving, they'll fireball the place!"

The young waiter gulped nervously. "They wouldn't happen to be-"

"Yes, indeed they are boy." Answered the owner, narrowing his eyes. "They are Lina Inverse, and her swordsman friend, Gourry Gabriev. I trust you'll do the right things while serving them. If you don't.."

He quickly nodded, and almost ran through the door. He would have to do this right.. It could cost him his job. Or even worse... his life! He made it to the table, and slowly placed down the menus with a shaking hand.

"Thanks!" Gourry said politely, taking his menu and opening it widely to look at his choices. Before the waiter could sneak away, Gourry took hold of his apron. "Are you ready to order Lina?" He asked, seemingly forgeting about the mornings events.

Lina nodded, resting her menu on the table. "I'd like everything on the right side of the menu." She answered. Really, she wasn't feeling that hungry this moring.. Her stomach still knoting, twisting and turning.

"And I'd like the right side then! And maybe can you make that two portions of each?" He handed the waiter the menus, still with a friendly smile.

The waiter now looked as though he would faint. They could eat that much?! And the size of that tiny girl, it seemed immpossible for such a small girl to eat so much! He took the menus, and held his breath. "Will that.. be all?"

Gourry looked at Lina, and decided it might be best for him to pick a drink. "And just water." That would be good enough..

With a sigh, the waiter departed, leaving the two alone.

"So.. you think we should write Amelia and Zel an apology note?" He asked offhandly. At least maybe they could start a conversation. But all she did was nod in agreement, making his task harder than expected.

Lina's eyes traveled away from the table. And most definatly did not land on Gourry. Why was she acting this way? Silly me.. She thought. With a sigh her eyes again returned to the table, but did not raise to find the swordsman. Something.. something hurt.. her heart hurt.. "I'm going to wash up." She finally said after a long silence. Before Gourry could even answer, she dissappeared from the dining room.

Gourry only stared at the stairs, which she went up to get to their room. He blushed, *their room*. Why was he blushing now.. I mean, they had shared a room before.. Although this time had been much, much different. Again, he blushed, but this time brighter.

The little sorceress, whom was not really that little anymore, splashed the water from the bowl upon her face and hands. She had grown, maybe not physically, but mentally. And of course in years. She had started her journeying young, at the age of thirteen. Traveling with a woman.. who she would be happy to forget about. She escaped from her though, luckly, while the woman fell asleep, she had dashed away. Thats when, at the age of fifteen, might up with a man.. Who 'saved' her from a band of theives.. by the name of the Dragon Fangs..

"I remembered all that?" She said outloud in amazement. Well.. it was the first time they had met. She remembered when she had met all of her friends. Why was it his stood out the most? She rubbed her face a bit more. "Why is it so hard to face him now?" This time she blushed. Really, did she need to ask such a silly question? But many things had happened.. She took the dry towel from the rack, and wiped away the dripping water from her face and hands. Than she took a quick look in the mirrior. "Get a grip." She told herself firmly. "Its just Gourry, nothing happened, get over it." A little voice in the back of her mind interuppted. ~But he DID see you naked, and you even-~ Lina cringed, stopping the thought to a halt. "And it went no further." She quickly reminded herself. But no matter how hard she tried to convince herself nothing was wrong, the frown stayed as well as the pain that peirced her heart.

Gourry played with his fork and knife, banging it at the side of the water glass as if it were a drum. Something was wrong, he knew that for a fact. For one thing, Lina had not once looked him in the eye! Plus, she had not even talked, which bothered him further. Sure, they were little things. Things most people proably would never even notice. That is, except Gourry. He knew something was wrong, they had spent far too much time togther for him not to. He then looked up from the table to find her returning.

Quickly Lina pulled back her chair, and lightly fell into it. She folded her hands on the table, as if expecting something.

Gourry continued druming the silverware against the glass.

Lina's hands tightened, and her eyes narrowed a bit.

The druming continued, at a steadier pace.

A sweatdrop than formed on Lina's head, along with a large vain..

The druming got a bit louder..

"WOULD YOU STOP?!" She finally yelled, holding up a vengeful fist, threatening to dent his head with it.

As soon as he heard her voice, the silverware dropped to the table. The water rippled a little. "Sorry." He said quickly, before she beat him.

Lina settled back in her seat with a heavy sigh. Apparently she fell to quick, beacuse now she felt rather dizzy..

"Lina?" Asked the blonde, looking at her worriedly. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine...." Replyed the sorceress in a whisper. "I hate hangovers.."

Gourry was about to say something, when the waiter returned with platters of food. It seemed like a parade, because about four or five more waiters and waitress' follwed behind, carrying and equal amount of food. When the food was set upon the table, they bowed and quickly departed. They could not get this place burnt down!

The meal began, as usual. The fight of the fitest, which was unfortunatly the same.. So while eatting, everyone whom got in the way endured battle wounds.

Lina stabbed at the first peice of food in sight with her fork, and went to grab a peice of bacon. Gourry did the same, and his hand landed on top of hers..

Quickly she pulled away, rejecting the bacon and dropping her fork. Her face flushed, and she couldn't explain this feeling that washed over her.. The pain in her heart returned with a vengeness that couldn't be ignored. That feeling as unexplainable as the first.

"huh?" Gourry asked, never in his life seeing Lina drop a peice of food, unless of course, it was accidentale. "Lina? Does this mean your giving this to me?" He quickly put both peices of food into his mouth before she could reject his reasoning. Thats when he noticed her face.. It was filled with confusion.

Lina's hand rested on her pounding chest. It felt like it was going to explode! She shook off the feeling. She was not acting like herself toady.. why couldn't she just forget about everything that happened?! I wish it never happened! Her mind screamed angerly, she held back the tears. She was a strong girl, after all.

"The foods getting cold Lina.." Gourry whsipered, worry filling each word. He couldn't help it, he tried to hold back the worry from his voice.. But it just wouldn't let him. "Your not acting like yourself.." He blurted out, like always, without thinking through what the result would be.

Her crimsion eyes looked up to him. Her hand reached out, and again she ate. But not in her usaual matter. Now it was polite, and slow. Her stomach not feeling that great.. and now she was not very hungry anyways.. "I'm done." She said, before raising to her feet and walking out the door.

"Lina! Wait for me!" Gourry called, running behind.

"The owner peeked his head out from his kitchen. "Hey you! You haven't paid!"

It was too late, he was already out the door.

"Damnit!" Swore the owner, getting his 'lackeys' after them.

The group of 'lackys' ran quickly out the door after them, yelling and screaming all the way.

Lina's eyes darted behind to find them in hot persuit. Her eyes had a dangerous spark in them before she stopped. "Leave me alone, I'm in a BAD mood, and believe me, you DON'T want to see me in a bad mood!"

"You-" Started one one the lackeys, that was enough for Lina.

"FIREBALL!" She screamed, making the place into a pile of toothpicks. "I feel a little better.."

"Lina!" Exclaimed her protecter, eyes wide. "I.. forgot to pay.."

"You jellyfish for brains.." She Murrmmered before continuing on ahead. Gourry quickly in tow.

"Lina, you really didn't have to blow the place up.."

She shurgged, keeping her emotionless expression. Instead of her eyes on whatever was ahead of her, she ended up watching the dirt pass on the road below. Which is what caused the accident that happened later that very morning, causing her to fall backwards.

"I-Itai!" Cried out a familar voice. Her long, purple hair falling over her shoulders as she stood from her fall upon the dirt. "I'm Sor-" She stopped, looking up at who she ran into. "Lina-San?"

"Sylphiel?!" Lina said with surprise as she too stood to her feet.

"Gourry-Sama!" Sylphiel than said excitedly, like Lina was no longer there.

"Hi Syphiel!" Gourry said happily, giving a goofy grin and waving. "Where did you come from?"

"I was just going to go visit.." Sylphiel said in a meek voice. "I was about to congradulate Amelia-San and Zelgadiss-San.. Since I could not make it last night.."

"Its a good thing-" Lina covered Gourry's mouth before any damage could be done. "It wasn't a very interesting party anyways." Lina said, tying her best to cover what Gourry was going to say.

She blinked several times before dismissing the scene. After all, Lina had always been.. that way.. with Gourry. The last time they had seen eachother was after the.. accident.. when Lina had been possessed by the Lord of Nightmares. It had been a long while since that day, when they had reappeared.. hugging eachother. It was true, that day she had been very happy, for her friends were alive and well. But that image always tugged at the back of her mind.. Even if it was only for a moment, and then after he had been thrown into that water. Lina-San never did wait for an explanation.. She thought with a slight sigh.

"Whats wrong?" Gourry asked, looking down at her. His eyes wide and courious, an expression Sylphiel loved.

"Nothing, nothing at all." Smiled Sylphiel, brushing back her long strands of stray hair. That is why she had left.. She than remembered. After seeing them there, she knew. She knew for an absolute fact that even if Lina-San denied everything..

"What are we going to do Lina?" Gourry suddenly asked, looking back at his shorter friend.

Lina sighed, wondering how she should know. "Well.."

"Wouldn't you come with me back to the Palace?" Sylphiel asked suddenly. "I know its sudden.. But we have not seen eachother in such a long time.." Especially my Gourry-Sama.. She thought, admiring his bright blue eyes.

"Actually, that sounds like a good idea Lina!" The swordsman said with a bright smile. "We could Apolog-"

Again, Lina covered his mouth. "Yes, yes... absolutly great idea.."

By the time they made it back to Sayiruun, it was afternoon. The trees were blowing lightly in the breeze, and the birds sung happy tunes. Although, none of this seemed to matter to Lina at the moment. Her eyes narrowed, and her sweatdrop continued to grow..

"Oh, Gourry-Sama.." Cooed Sylphiel, smile widely painted upon her face. "What have you been doing since we parted?"

"Ano.." Gourry said, rubbing his chin to think. "We'll, we killed some bandits!"

"Is that all?" She asked, watching his expression change back to one of thought.

"Well.. kinda.." He had learned in a very short time (all of that morning) not to mention that party. Not at all. Prehaps he should change the subject.. "What have you been doing?"

"I have been staying with my Uncle. He's been very kind to let me stay with him.."

"Oh, I see!" Gourry said, almost too enthusasticly.

The firey-haired sorceress sighed again. All morning the conversation had practicly been the same. Not that she volunteered to particiapate in any of it. "Were here." She said in a rather dull tone.

Before any of them could raise a hand to the door, it thrusted open. As if they were expected. A large man, with a dark face appeared at the door. His face covered with dark hair..

"Hello!" He roared friendly, opening the door to allow them in. "It seems my daughter has been expecting you! Welcome back!" He let out his famous roar of a laugh.. Why did that trademark seem so familar?

"Thanks!" Gourry said cheerfully excepting the invitation. The others quickly followed, Lina keeping her head low. She might have to speak with Amelia.. alone..

Amelia stood before them as they walked to the main hall. Her eyes were as bright as ever, shouldn't she be angry? They made their greetings quickly, Sylphiel gushing over how sweet it was that they were finally going to get married. And then mentioned how someday she would lke to be married to *her* prince..

Lina came up from behind them. For once she would take her respnsibility. She had been running for far too long.. Maybe I can explain my behavior.. She wondered before approaching the Princess. Why was Amelia happy?

"We found it." Amelia said happily, a smile spreading over her entire face. "We think we've found a cure for Zelgadiss!"


Several moments later, they sat around a rather large, circler table. Zelgadiss sat beside Amelia, while Amelia also sat beside Lina. Lina sat beside Gourry, and of course Sylphiel on his other side.

Amelia sat up proudly, folding her hands upon the table properly. "We have found Zelgadiss' cure." She repeated.

Lina rose an eyebrow. Everyother time they had thought they had found Zel's cure, it turned to be fake. Or even nonexsisting. It looked as though Zel already had knew that, since he looked non too thrilled. "How so?"

"We found a spring.." She replyed thoughtfully. "It's on the new world, a place where we have yet to travel. Its on the far side... It would take a few months.." She looked up to Zelgadiss, giving him a reassuring smile before turning to the others hopefully. "Would you please.. join us? To travel without you just wouldn't feel right.."

Lina and Gourry took a quick glance at eachother. Lina quickly looked away, eyes traveling back down to her lap. "Sure, why not." She said without raising her eyes. It was too odd to travel alone with him now.. And prehaps this would give her and Amelia some time to talk..

"Where ever Lina goes, I go." Gourry said quickly without a thought. "I'm her protecter." He took that job *very* seriously.

"I supose I can go.. That is, if I'm not to be a bother.." She looked up to Gourry. "I can go, I just have to tell my Uncle.."

The little Princess nodded happily. "Thank you!" She cried out, looking as though she just might run around hugging them all. Lightly she nudged the non impressed Zel.

"Thanks.." He muttered, before leaning his cheek of his rough, stone hand.

"Then its settled!" Amelia said excitedly. "We will leave immedatly, day after tomarrow. Hurry, go pack and we will meet you at the gates in the morning!"

They all nodded, before raising from their chairs. After they said their goodbyes for the day, they left, back on the road again.

"That was kinda quick." Gourry said, pointing out the obvious.

"I was surprised they were not angry.." Lina said with a light sigh.

"Why would they be mad Lina?" Gourry said, running up to her and bending down to her height. "Whats wrong? Uh oh.. thats the bad Lina.."

Yes, indeed it was the bad Lina, because at that next moment Lina's elbow resided in Gourry's head.

"Itai!" Gourry cried out, pulling away.

"Oh! Lina-San!" Sylphiel said, sounding quite upset. "You should really stop that! Gourry-Sama didn't understand is all.." She ran to his side, and lightly rubbed the spot Lina had dented.

Lina stood back, her eyes on the two. Her mouth changing from one of rage to an outright frown. "He never understands.." She whispered in a shaking voice. "You can't remember anything Gourry... you proably don't even remember when we met!" She clentched her shaking fists, not able to control herself any longer. "You don't proably even remember.." She bit her lip. She didn't want to say it! Thenshe felt herself be jerked by her shoulders. Her eyes looked up to meet his. "G-Gourry..?!"

"Lina." He said, in a very serious voice, carrying no emotion for that moment. "What are you saying? I mean.. I remember when I first metcha.. we were in the forest right? And you said you had to go somewhere, right? So I came with you! And.. something about fighting.." He thought about it, and finally gave up. "And I remember what happened, but you told me not to say. I'm sorry I made you angry Lina.. you can hit me again if it makes you feel better.."

Lina stood there, absolutly stunned. H-He remembered?! He might not of gotten all the details.. not everthing she remembered.. but it was enough. The shocked look never left her face. "I-I'm sorry Gourry.." She whispered, pulling away. "Lets go, we have to get to Sylphiel's Uncles house."

Sylphiel nodded, she had witnessed everything that had happened.. And she was not too pleased. Following along, she simply nodded. What she saw could have just been her imagination.. Yes, thast what it was. I'm over reacting to a simple, conversation is all. She told herself that everytime she saw them together...

"Were never going to make it.." Lina said, staring up at the sun which was falling behind the hills. "Maybe we should catch a ride?" Her eyes searched her surroundings. "Although.. thats easier said than done.."

"Found one!" Gourry said, running to the man with the hay truck. "Excuse me sir.. would you mind if we-"

"How conveniate.." Lina said with a smirk. "Good job Gourry" Lina began, cutting him off. "Sir, it would be much appreciated!"

The man looked back at them. He was, at the moment packing in the hay. "What would you do for me?" Asked the old man. "I'm getting old.. and packing this hay really is starting to wear down my back... Bending down, and throwing the hay.. Not that I'm not fit!" He showed them his muscles that he had earned from years of hard work. "But.. At my age.." By the time he finsihed talking, the hay was finsihed being packed. "Well I'll be.."

"Can we ride now?" Asked Gourry, wiping the dirt from his hands.

Slowly the man nodded, climbing to the front of the cart. "Just don't knock any out.."

"Yes sir!" They said in unsion before climbing aboard.

They road about an hour without any sort of conversation. That is, until Gourry had brought something up. It was dark now, and as he turned over to his side he saw the dim glow of the moonlight touch her face. "Lina.. theres a lot of stars out, isn't there?"

"Yeah, I guess so." She replyed dully, getting ready to turn over to sleep, like Sylphiel had done thirty mintues before.

"I choose that one." He said, pointing to the brightest star in the sky. "I'll name it.."

"Gourry, you can't own a star!" Lina exclaimed, eyeing him.

"True, true!" He laughed a bit. "I don't own it, I just have something to call my own where ever I go. Anyways, I named it crazy angel."

"Huh? Why that?" Asked the tiny sorceress.

He laughed nervously. "Ah, can't say. So.. uhmm.. you pick a star!"

"Its such a silly idea Gourry.." She insitested, but he just wouldn't stop bothering her.. He looked very interested in her choice as well.,

"Come one Lina, its just for fun!"

"Aw, alright, I choose that one." She pointed to the sky, right where a falling star happened to be. "It will remain nameless, due to lack of imagaination."

"Why'd you choose the falling one?" He asked her innocently.

Lina turned to her side, staring at the side of the wagon. "Why not? Go to bed Gourry.. I have a feeling this trip is going to be a long one.." She heard nothing more from the swordsman but a goodnight. Slowly she closed her own, weary eyes. He would be so happy with Sylphiel.. Suddenly popped into her mind. She shook her head, but the thought was stubborn, and would not leave. Finally, she let it stay. It was true, after all, right? Thats right.. Sylphiel would make him happy.. They'll never do it on their own! She rolled her eyes open, and for some reason, she felt lost.

"I'm like the falling star.." She whispered to herself, curling tighter into her ball.

Before they knew it, they were heading back to the Palace of Sayiruun. It had been quite obvious the others were ready, because as they arrived they found Amelia and Zelgadiss standing at the gates, like they said they would.

"Welcome back!!" Amelia cried out excitedly, running to the little group. "Lets go, I can't wait until I see your happy face Zelgadiss!" She turned to the chimeria. He, on the other hand, was not as thrilled.

"When I see it, I'll believe it." He said stubbornly, folding his arms. "Lets get this over with.." He would not put it down though. No, Amelia was trying her hardest, for him of all people! She was one of the nicest people, one whom looked past his curse. He would not put her down for her kindness.. Then he realized he was still straing in her direction.. she noticed also. Both of them quickly looked away, a blush crept across their cheeks.

Sylphiel had a dreamy look on her face. She briefly looked to Gourry, with her own blush. She then began walking with Amelia as they started their journey. "Your so lucky Amelia-San, your going to be a bride!"

Amelia placed her hands coyly to her redened face. "I'm so excited, and happy!" She cried out. "Do you want to be a brides maid?"

"Oh, I'd be honored!" Sylphiel said, sparkling eyes and all..

"Oh geez.." Lina spatted, although she really meant to hold that in..

"Lina-San..?" Asked the talled girl, tilting her head. "Aren't you happy for Amelia-San?"

"Of course I am." She said as-a-matter-of-factly. Slowly her eyes crept back to Gourry, and then quickly turned away back to Sylphiel. "I'm very happy for her, why do you ask?"

"I-" Sylphiel said slowly, but never fully got a chance to answer.

Amelia quickly jumped in front of the firey-haired sorceress. "Lina-San, I have to ask you a question." She said with a serious tone, but it ended with a giggle and blush. She couldn't help herself, she was so happy!

"Oh, Um.. Okay, which brings me to-"

"Hurry, this way, we'll meet you guys in the first inn at the next town!" Amelia cried out before pulling Lina along by her wrist, protesting all the way.

Sylphiel simply tilted her head. "I wonder what thier doing.."

"I wouldn't worry about it too much.. girls are so complicated.." Gourry said, rubbing his head and looking to Zel. "So? Lets go, the quicker we go, the quicker we get to eat without Lina eatting our share!"

"Gourry.. you eat our share too.." Zel said with a sigh, realizing that they had already started making their way to the next town. "Nevermind.."

When Amelia finally stopped, Lina's wrist were red and sore. "Amelia, whats so-?"

"Shh!" Amelia giggled again, setting her down upon the grass. She rested peacfully against the large tree trunk. " I have a question I want to ask you, okay?"

"And you had to bring me all the way here, alone?" Lina asked, rubbing her sore wrist and falling to the soft grass.

Amelia was silent for a moment before speaking once again. "Well.." She began, in a tiny voice. "Y-Your like my sister.. I mean, not like physically or anything, yaknow? Just like.. you being there.. and I.. I would like to know, would you like to be the maid of honor at my wedding? I mean.. I would have my sister.. but.. You seem to be the closest thing to a sister I have Lina-San.." By this time, she played idly with her cape, and chewed at her lip. Her eyes looked up to Lina, wondering if she would think it was rude.. or crazy.. or both to think of her in such a way..

Lina was, to say the least, stunned. Of course, for most of this fanfic she had been anyways.. "R-Really?" She finally managed. How could Amelia think of her as a sister?

Amelia nodded meekly. She didn't sound too upset..

"And I'd get to be the maid of honor?"

Again Amelia nodded.

"Well.." A light smile appeared on her lips. "It will be your day and all.. I can't go and ruin that, can I?" She felt herself fall backwards as Amelia's arms flung around her in a tight hug.

"Oh, Lina-San, thank you so very much!" Was she really.. crying?

"Amelia?" Lina asked, prying her away from her neck and setting her back down. She reached out and wiped away the fallign tears. "Don't cry, be happy, you always wanted to be a bride, right?" Amelia nodded and Lina sighed. "Well.. Amelia.. now if you don't mind.. Please, listen to me? And can you keep it a secret?" The Princess nodded and the infamous sorceress told her tale of the morning after the party..

Gourry sat heavly in his seat. Who knew the next town was so far away? And where was Lina and Amelia? Oh well.. Food, and if their still not back, worry.

Sylphiel fell beside Gourry, and smiled to him. She then looked to Zelgadiss, who too fell down beside Gourry. "Zelgadiss-San, you must be so excited!" Her hands clasped together. "I bet you can't wait until the day your married!"

Zel flushed, "Well-" The door swung open. "Thank L-Sama.." He muttered under his breath.

Amelia looked around, and saw Gourry, staring back at her with that cluelessness that always shone brightly in his eyes. "Gourry-San, I suggest we-"

"Get lots and lots of rested." Concluded Lina, entering the door in the nick of time. "Come along Amelia, Sylphiel, we gotta share a room, or else the moneys not going to last."

"But-" Amelia muttered, watching her ignore her quite well, walking to the counter, getting the two rooms, and then walking to theirs. Sylphiel glancing quickly toward the group before jumping up tyhe stairs after her. Amelia's head fell. "What a way to avoid the problem.." She murmmered before reluctantly following.

When Amelia found her way to the tiny room they had to share, she pushed open the door with all intentions of yelling at Lina. After all, avoiding the proablem was helping nothing! "Li-" When she opened the door and stepped inside, her mouth hung open dryly. "Lina-San!" She finally managed.

"Yes?" Lina asked, stretching across the comfy bed. "Whats wrong with taking a nap now? Its too hot to travel during the day today.. lets wait.."

"Then why did we get a room Lina-San, we could have found-"

"We were just disscussing that." Sylphiel said, looking to Lina and back to Amelia. "It just wouldn't be safe!"

"Huh, why-"

"Listen Amelia, If we did, I'd have to stick pretty close.. I mean.." She scratched her cheek idly looking away. She was never good with these things. "So, anyway, its better to get a room. No one has to stay guard, right?"

Amelia knew what she meant, after all, she too was a lady. "That time of the month." She answered quite bluntly, flopping down next to Lina on the bed. "Lets go to sleep then, because I really can't wait until we find Zelgadiss' cure!" Her head fell to the soft matress. She had her own reasons for him to be human again also.. Oh Zelgadiss.. I can't wait.. She dreamed, closing her eyes. Her eyes quickly flew back open when she came to realization of something. "Do the guy-"

"Yes, I told Gourry.." Lina said drozzly, turning over and falling back into slumber.

Amelia simply smiled, closing her eyes yet again. "Alright.." She whsipered, as she drifted back to her dreams of her Prince and his cure.

Gourry rolled over, he laid on the floor that night. Not that it mattered, mind you, he had plenty of times when the ground was his only bed. But, for some odd reason, he couldn't go to sleep.. And he just couldn't figure out why. This knawing at his stomach.. not like a stomachache.. But like as in you know something bad is going to happen..

"Gourry, stop making so much noise!" Complained Zel irritably. He wasn't the funniest roommate, but he wasn't all bad either.

"Sorry." He said in a hushed whisper. He laid there before making up his mind minutes later. "I'll be right back, I'm.. uhh.. thirsty!" Quickly, before the chimeria could say anything, he slid out the door. He made his way down the dark, narrow hallway until he found the door that he was looking for. His hand reached out, but stopped before he could actually knock. What if wake them? He thought, biting his lip. He difintly didn't want to make Lina angry.. Not anymore then she already was at him. He turned to leave when he heard the creak of the door, he turned quickly.

"Gourry-Sama?"

"Sylphiel?"

Soon they had made their way to the outside of the Inn. It was about evening now, they had slept for the most part, the entire day. They had made their way out to a nearby field. You see, this town wasn't exactly an urban one. It was quite the oppisite. Gourry spoke first.

"So.. what were you doing Sylphiel?"

"Oh.. I just couldn't sleep.. its a nice day, but awfully hot." She took a look around at her surroundings, noting how beautiful they were. She smiled, realizing it was just the two of them.. alone.. everyone else asleep, how romantic!

Gourry blinked, looking out to the setting sun. It truely was a beautiful site to behold. He turned back to Sylphiel. "I couldn't sleep either.. I had a... funny feeling.."

"A funny feeling?" She asked, a shiver crawling up her spine. Maybe he came to her to comfort him? "Like a bad dream Gourry-Sama?"

"Something like that.." He looked to the grass, thinking. "Actually.. it was more like a feeling of something that could be coming.."

Sylphiel listened intently. But that urging feeling she had would not go away. If only she were as brave as the others.. All she would have to do is lean over.. Would he be angry? Or maybe, by slim chance, want the same?

He turned to her, his blue eyes shining brightly in the setting sun. The light reflecting over his face, making him look more handsome than ever before. "But, it was just a feeling, I shouldn't be too worried, right?"

H-He asked her! *doki doki*.. Maybe.. Yes! Sylphiel! Her mind screamed at her firmly. This would have to be it, if she truely.. if she really.. wanted to be with him,... This is it, do it Sylphiel! Her mind was a scramble, as she leaned in, and felt the warmth touch her soft lips. Her tiny hand resting on his large one.

A heatbeat away, time stopped for that very second. Her eyes not looking away at what was happening infront of her.. Her mind repeating it over and over like a bad dream.. What was going on?! Wha- Was this true?! Without realization, tears fell down her cheeks in streams. No! This couldn't be happening! Quickly, she ran, not caring where. The world seemed a blur now, as she ran into the darkened forest.. and then she felt a falling feeling.. And the last thing she saw the darkness..

End of Chapter 1: Heartache and Asprin

Authors Notes:
Thank you so much for reading my fic! I'm really very pleased with the way my series started.. I hope you didn't think it was too bad! My thanks go out to my sister, whom listened to every word, and looked over it to make sure I knew what the hell I was doing. Plus, without her mark in the fanfic Slayers world, I would have never made one myself! Also to my friends, on and offline. Thnak you for all of your encouragement, it means a lot to me! I'm sorry for the way it was ended.. It will be explained soon! As well as everything else that is not fully clear.. This was my first attempt at a series, I hope I have the joy of writing more