Slayers Fan Fiction ❯ Slayers For the Future: The Prophecy of Inverse ❯ Opening ( Prologue )

~ Slayers for the Future: The Prophecy of Inverse ~

Disclaimer: I do not own "The Slayers," or the song. This -Opening Sequence- can be considered the same as any of the openings in the "Slayers" series, but in writing, I guess this is a songfic as it has the lyrics for you to see, not to hear. The song is from Gamma Ray entitled "Wings of Destiny."

*Opening Sequence*

Lina Inverse walking alone through the forest during the day, she stares up to the morning sky and smiles. She sighs after that, pulling out a pouch to pour some dream tears she took from Zelgadis into her hand, to remember him by. She is looking rather wistful now and clutches the crystal tears tightly, one shimmering unnaturally blue and bright at her.

Do you remember the days,

When living was meant to be free?

Not looking for fortune,

Not looking for fame….

The beauty of life was the key….

We lived as one to conquer the world,

A thousand dreams to come true.

The light dims as Zelgadis' face takes it place, but not near Lina. He is also traveling alone, without his mask or hood on. He is stiff faced and walking through a grassy valley, the wind blowing so strongly the grass looks like the waves on an emerald sea. Zelgadis stops a moment, the moonlight shining down upon him to make his hair sparkle silver. He sighs, wondering as the world spins around him if he'll ever find his cure. Then a cardinal flies at him and he allows it to land on his finger. He suddenly thinks of Lina, her image filling his mind with her bright smile. He smiles lightly. Then his world fades into the red of the bird.

We knew in the end we'll find

The meaning of life and the truth.

Once proud and full of passion,

We formed a better world.

We fought against oppression

And wisdom was our sword.

On the path of glory, we searched the rainbow's end.

Lives meant to share, where's the sign that we'd sent?

Hiero appears floating within the colorful and empty dimension of Limbo, his arms spread out at each side and his legs tight together. His eyes are shut gently and his mouth is looking rather calm. Bright golden tendrils of light started to swirl around him and make him twirl gracefully in mid-air, making him look angelic and supreme. His eyes remain shut, the tendrils of holy light encircling him. He opens his sapphire eyes as his face is focused on.

On sad wings of destiny,

We're kings without a throne.

If you believe in unity….

Believe, 'cause you're not alone.

Sad wings of destiny,

The haunting thoughts of pain.

The world's a patient majesty, but believe

The time, the time will take its toll

The eyes become red, they are now Lina's eyes, narrowed and angered. She and Zelgadis fighting bravely against and onslaught of bandits. They cast numerous fire and wind spells before they stand alone in triumph over their fallen foes. They turn to look at each other, then begin staring at one another in loving and admiring ways. They lean in to kiss.… A soft blue light blocks them from sight before their lips meet.

Now it's the time for a change

The days of your childhood are gone.

The fool and the wise man will burn at the stake.

Confusion remaining too long….

The new heroes, Val, Filia, and Prince Justin are forced into the sequence with attacks of their own. Val becomes ancient green dragon with glowing gold eyes after he slashes his sword once in human form. Filia whips out her mace and sits proudly on Val's dragon form, raising her mace up high in victory. Justin is seen separately, standing on a cliff holding his sword out defensively, his blue eyes gleaming with pride.

Violence and hate I won't see anymore.

The innocent victims of fate.

The prophets have written their words on the wall.

Wake up before it's too late….

Then the villains enter, Deep Sea Dolphin smiling on her throne, looking a bit crazy. Then Xellas and Xellos Metallium appear together on the dark shores of Wolf Pack Island, Xellas long white hair billowing in the wind and a cigarette held tight in her grinning teeth. Xellos stands in front of her, his eyes shut tight and his mouth in a crooked grin.

On the path of glory we searched the rainbows end.

Lives meant to share, where's the sign that we'd sent?

On sad wings of destiny,

We're kings without a throne.

If you believe in unity,

Believe, 'cause you're not alone.

Shabranigdo overlaps Xellos and Xellas with a dark wave, a transparent image of Lei Magnus appearing to be floating in front of him, dark power flowing from them both.

Sad wings of destiny,

The haunting thoughts of pain.

The world's a patient majesty, but believe,

Believe, if you won't change your mind.

All will remain the same,

And soon, we'll find a common end.

On the path of glory we'll search the rainbows end.

Lives meant to share,

Where's the sign that we'd sent?

Xellas, Xellos, Deep Sea Dolphin and Shabranigdo are all above and in the background of the heroes who are in the foreground. Lina and Zelgadis side by side and looking triumphant and smug with Filia, Justin, and Val looking ready for battle. Hiero is sitting cross-legged in front of them all, in the center, grinning. The villains are looking as malevolent as possible.

On sad wings of destiny,

We're kings without a throne.

If you believe in unity,

Believe, 'cause you're not alone….

Hiero is focused on fully, sitting there in front of the whole thing with a casual smile on his face. He winks and then extends his hand filled with holy light.

Sweet child of innocence,

Are you drowning in your tears?

The time has come for you my friend.

Don't hide from evil made by your own hands.

Let us try to fly again,

One day we'll rise again,

On wings of hope to be free....

"Slayers For the Future: The Prophecy of Inverse" title overlaps the screen once again and comes alive with dark energy.

----End of opening sequence.