[Fanfic - Republish] Living (one-shot)
Hakkai: Hey, welcome back! ^ ^ Glad to see you back ... Well, although you few, haha ^ ^ U but what can we do ... I am only here today, the others have already gone to the lunch break, so I'll be brief (not going to be that between Goku and Luffy finished with all the dishes in the cafeteria, which are capable ^ ^ U.. .)
Here ... our re-published fanfic today is entitled "Life." Fandom: Slayers. Our author defines it as "A reflection on the meaning of life in the form of Zeros / Filia light ..."
* appears in the corner with face to go take
squid * Hakkai: Zeros-san, right?
Zeros: I had forgotten that Amber-san was a Zeros / Filia supporter in his youth ...
Hakkai: Well, it could be worse ^ ^
Zeros: True ... as worse as Chapter 4 of "SLAYERS CONTINUOUS", for example = _ = UUUU
Hakkai: ^ ^ U Anyway, let our visitors to read and judge for themselves. We hope you enjoy your reading! ^ _ ^
The dragon landed on the rocky hill, wrapping himself in an aura of golden light. To fade aura, his giant frame had changed to that of the graceful figure of a blonde woman.
Filia looked at the picture you could see from his position. Further down in the valley was a small village of humans. Of the chimneys of the little houses of straw, wood and adobe smoke kept coming, even though the streets seemed deserted.
Perhaps because, in one way or another, were aware of what was coming.
Kouma The Second War had just begun. It was barely a few years, dragons and demons had returned to dig up the hatchet, the elders of the main temples to the gods of the Wind Dragon and the Earth had become a massive call to arms, in search of brave warriors volunteers who were willing to give his life for good.
And she had replied.
were reluctant at first, especially for its outlaw status. But knowing that she was the only survivor of the Temple of the Dragon God of Fire, and the early demonstration of his power and incredible warrior managing the club, had earned him a vantage point soon among his people, reaching within months the rank of captain. Precisely
was patrolling the area with his crew when he noticed a demonic presence in the area. Few minutes ago that he had ordered his warriors wait in a nearby cave to anticipate it and investigate.
But upon arrival, the feeling of near enemy had suddenly disappeared.
did not understand; used his instinct fail in this regard. He recalled that once, when he was with Reena and his fellow ... ....
Suddenly the feeling came back, just behind her. He quickly grabbed his trusty club in their league with one hand while the other grabbed a large stick, who conceded at the end of his club, getting a long-handled mallet, with which he attacked with all his strength back.
However, the club did not hit its target, the utmost that he was whistling through the air with rippling.
- Do not hide, damn namagomi despicable! - Shouted frustrated -.
- How knew it was me? - While a voice asked the owner to appear behind her -.
The dragon did not waste time and again to swing the club to direct his enemy, but by then it was back to disappear and reappear at your side, in another position.
- easy! - Said the dragon unshaken in their attacks, dodging the devil again and again - you ... .... ZUMMO! ... ... ... ... The only one capable. ZUMMM! ... .... to provoke ... .... ZUMMM! ... .... and dodge my attacks ... .... ZUMMM! ... .... at the same time!
- Oy, oy, Filia-chan ... .... - Xellos said in a mocking tone, while dodging the club - I noticed a little disturbed ... ....
- AAAAAAAAHHHH! - Filia screamed hysterically attacking - SHUT UP, BAKAAAAA!
Xellos laughed as he followed again and again dodging the blows that deal it was Filia. But after a while, he noticed something strange happened; Filia usually tired of chasing after a few minutes to get to insult him. However, since more than fifteen minutes had been avoiding it and she insisted blindly continue fighting with a fury never seen in it, despite showing clear signs of fatigue.
- Hey, hey, hey! Stop it! - Xellos said getting serious - Can you tell what's wrong, Filia? This is not normal for you!
But the dragon did not answer. Instead, he turned to lash out with all the forces he could. The devil decided to end once and for all with this absurd game of cat and mouse. By sidestepping the final blow before she could react, he teleported behind him and held it with his staff by the neck.
The dragon was paralyzed with surprise and fear. Had already been retained once such by Xellos and wished not to have to repeat the experience.
- Filia - said the devil in his ear - you do not behave well. What is wrong with you?
- You know that, Xellos. - She responded angrily - You and I are enemies now, remember? As such, I should not have compassion for you.
- Not even by our old friendship, Fi-chan? - Asked the other smiling, without yielding its deadly embrace -.
- In war, friendships do not count, Xellos - Filia replied - much less those that engage with natural enemies ... .... In fact, I do not know what prevents you kill me now I am helpless ... ....
- Oh, is clear: - Xellos replied finally releasing and separating only a few meters - Knowing that you would not either. Just
feel liberated, Filia turned his body and club to club the devil across the face.
However, surprisingly the devil not only did not move one iota of your site, but also the hub stopped cleanly by hand.
- See? - Xellos said smiling - I have done absolutely nothing to dodge this time, and yet you dared to use all your strength into the blow ... Proof of this is that I could stop without difficulties.
- Je. That's because I'm low on energy ... .... - Said Filia - BUT THAT CAN BE ARRANGED!
Making one last effort, the dragon raised his club over his head and jumped in to deal a final blow to the head from the air.
But even then it worked the trick, again Xellos quit the club, only this time the handle and took advantage of the momentary distraction to snatch it from its owner with a quick motion, while the dragon hurled violently against rocks.
Filia was so bruised and exhausted she could hardly enter the building on elbows. By the time managed to maintain minimally stable, Xellos and he was lifting his face with the red jewel from the end of the stick, forcing her to face him.
A face that mingled severity and worry.
- Forward ... .... Kill! - Urged the dragon to see that the devil did nothing more - what the hell do you expect? Look, I'm exposed, defenseless! I can not make any wrong! What is the problem?!
- precisely that. - Xellos replied - which does not oppose any resistance. There's nothing fun slaughtering an enemy that not even fight to defend themselves ... ... - he said smiling, as usual -.
- Do not be stupid! - Shouted Filia - This is war, not! In war they kill enemies! Rodeo and JUST LET YOURSELF WITH ME FOR ONCE! Xellos
not respond. Instead, he hid his eyes and his face in the thick curtain of bangs, while leading the club with Filia (still held in his hands) to face the dragon, stroking his face with the spikes of the same .
And suddenly, without saying a single word, he threw the gun away and retreated to his staff on his chin.
- On foot. - Finally ordered -.
Although reluctantly agreed Filia and held on his battered legs, looking askance at the devil. Xellos's face was an impassive mask in which no one could figure out what emotions experienced owner, but the dragon could see that his eyes scanned.
- Have you changed much, Filia. - Spoke at last - I do not mean just the clothes ... ....
Filia was true that he had changed his clothes, his priestess costume had been replaced by one more suitable for battle. She wore a white turtleneck or a short skirt with an overskirt transparent lavender and combined with boots short white cane. Dress up on the torso, wearing a copper shell would play with his knee and some bangles that covered her arms almost to the elbows. Its ears, hidden by a bulky old earrings, now stood out from her silken hair.
Only two things had not changed his attire: the tiara with blue sphere that adorned the front and, of course, the league rose a suspended mace when she did not use.
- Well, namagomi - he countered it with a sneer - you also have made a radical change of look ... .... What was your costume you used pilgrim priest take?
Xellos had changed even more than his former partner, the suit was now wearing mostly dark purple to nearly black tint, and was composed of some wider pants, jacket and a coat trimmed at the edges by a silver border. The ankle boots were black and not brown, a light purple cloth belt around his waist and back of the layer covering the shoulders jutting peaks of a silver metal pads, which mimicked the shape of claws.
his staff had not even survived the change of wardrobe, kept as the previous one, but now it was metal, not wood, but, yes, the field End red remained, like the snap of three plates that held his cloak.
- A war must be going dressed, Fi-chan. - Answered the equally sly devil, but soon returned to its previous state - But what I meant ... .... Why, Filia? Why did you get into this war? Furthermore: why war? It would have made more sense to recover your old office of priestess ... ....
- Maybe. - Filia said something angry - but always get the priestesses in the temple, praying for victory. No fighting. The warrior, however, it is allowed to fight, is part active in the battle. And I want to fight.
For a moment, both demon and dragon looked deeply into her eyes, while a tense silence settled between them.
- so eager to die in combat? - Asked the devil mysteriously -.
- What's the question? Absolutely! - Said the dragon with a decision - by getting good will triumph, I'm willing to sacrifice my life! All the dragons would be willing to do that! Plus ... .... - Added, looking the other way and clenching his fists - and why not? After all, my life has no meaning ... .... not after Val-chan left.
- Sooner or later it had to happen. - Xellos said - was clear that I would someday have their own space, a life of its own, independent ... ....
- I already know! - She replied - "But because he had to die in this war? He had not hurt anyone! Just ... ... .. limited only to do his job ... ....
- If it's any consolation, Fi-chan - said the devil after a while - I'll tell you the last time I saw him alive seemed very happy to practice medicine ... .... even if in these conditions ... ....
- comforted me not! - Dragon burst with anger and with tears rolling down her cheeks pain - Neither you nor anyone else can comfort me now! My life is empty without it! Why would they continue to live, tell me?
A new and more prolonged silence settled between the two, only interrupted by the faint sobs of a dragon. During that time, Xellos did not dare look up. Finally, when it seemed that subsidiaries would drown in his own tears accompanied only by that awkward silence, the demon turned and spoke
- What an idiot.
- Huh? - Filia mourn finally stopped and looked up, startled -.
- The dragons you are complete idiots. - Added Xellos -.
- What? How ... ... ..? HOW DO YOU ATREBES, damn Vermin ... ....?! - Filia screamed while a raging fire around her -.
- You are always saying you struggle to defend life in this world, - continued the devil - but despise both you doubt your not sacrifice yourself in vain ... ....
- "KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE A DEMON OF LIFE to criticize in this way, NAMAGOMI BAKAAAA?! - Filia rabies was so unleashed that even his tail, stiff as a flagpole had reappeared from under their skirts, while the golden aura that marked his transformation began to surround -.
Xellos just turned to her smiling.
- You're talking to a demon who has lived over a thousand years, Filia. - Said - Believe me I know what I mean.
This answer puzzled both his dragon transformation aura disappeared in an instant, while his tail folded in on itself to hide from back in his lap.
- Maybe you do not have a reason to fight - continued Xellos - but I, like all of my race, I fight to survive ... .... but paradoxically, the reason why we live is the same as cause our destruction ... ...
- So what's the point to live if you know that sooner or later you will die anyway, eh? - Questioned the dragon - Answer!
- Does it matter now? - Will contest the devil, running his small village overlooking the valley and covering her arms - but to look at humans, they live just a few tens of years ... .... a sigh in the life of dragons and devils like us ... .... yet Did they worry about the day where their lives are gone? Absolutely. They are limited to live the few years of life that nature has granted, to live them intensely, to take every second ... .... Human behavior can be learned so many things ... ...
- But humans are a lot of questions. - Said the dragon - Why they're here, what awaits them after death ... ... what is the meaning of their lives ... ....
- And did those questions that are influencing their lives, Fi-chan? - Xellos asked, looking askance -.
- Huh? Well ... .... - The devil as expected, the dragon did not know what to say - I ... .... I do not know.
- Absolutely. - He answered for her - I have lived with humans, studied their behavior closely for hundreds of years and even though you say otherwise, I assure you that lie. Humans always think in the future, as you say, but at the same time they know that life is too short and too valuable a commodity as precious to waste no avail.
again silence over the scene as Xellos Filia turned around to face who did not take her eyes from the ground.
- Because Filia tell me: Do something that would kill you now?
- ... .... No. - said the dragon -.
- Do you return it to Val-chan?
- ... .... No ... ....
- And ... .... what about your soldiers? What would happen to those who depend on you?
- probably do not know what to do ... .... Die without remedy.
- What is worth sacrificing so many lives, Fi-chan?
- No. - found a dragon looking up with a smile on his face - at all.
Xellos smiled back, at last she understood.
Suddenly a wolf howl was heard in the distance, making the faces of the dragon and the demon is back in his direction.
- Better you and yours you to leave now - Xellos warned - before they find you.
- Do not you will find out, anyway? - She asked him -.
- Not while I do not tell. - Said the devil - you lucky that I came alone ... .... I felt a familiar presence and decided to get closer to see ... ....
- Just like me. - The dragon smiled again -. Xellos
extended his smile and bowed slightly toward her, with one eye open and forefinger on the lips, confident plan.
- Ni I've seen you, nor you me. - Said Juushinkan - will be our secret. Okay?
- Under. - Said the exsacerdotisa, turning to leave -.
When both and were back to back, ready to go every man for himself, Xellos said goodbye saying
- still lives, Filia. And who knows ... .... if you and I survived this war, we may be one day for tea ... ....
- accept - confirmed Filia looked at him askance, for a moment - if you bring the pasta ... ....
- Done! - Accepted the devil a wink -.
And then disappeared. Such
and as he came and went.
Filia smiled to himself, satisfied and then concentrated, was transformed into a dragon and had left the place towards the cave where he had left his comrades. ***
- Here comes! - Said one of the dragons were part of the crew Filia when he saw his captain back to the cave -.
The rest, sigh of relief. Filia's captain had already been long absent and feared that during his inspection of the land had been captured (or worse, killed) by demons.
Fortunately, it was not the case.
quickly made him a site at the entrance to the cave so he could land and do nothing else, he reverted to human form.
- Captain Filia! - Said one of the dragons - It's alive!
- had us worried! - Added another -.
- There will be time for celebrations later, comrades. - I broke it - now I have something important to say ... ... ..
- Have you discovered what it was that energy that you noticed, captain? - Stepped forward another dragon -.
- Yes - confirmed it - I fear that my worst suspicions were confirmed: there are demons in the area ... ....
- Damn! - Exclaimed shocked the troops in full -.
- ... ... From the Beastmaster Mettalium Zella. - Added grimly dragon -.
- The Beastmaster! - Again they shouted all, with a voice which mingled surprise and fear alike -.
- I say we go after them! - Jumped suddenly one of the dragons preparing to leave the cave and take flight - Ataquémosles now we can!
Other, excited approved the idea and soon set out to follow the example of his comrade, but Filia had become transformed into a dragon and now blocked the exit with large wings.
- STILL! - Ordered, getting all obey him - Do not do anything stupid! To begin, we are much less than them and secondly, they may already be aware of our presence!
- then attack before they attack us from us! - Insisted the dragon that had prompted this revolt, returning to get screams Passing by their peers -.
- What if you die out there, what? - Filia asked, looking with his eyes intensely blue -.
- Then at least I died heroically! - Said the instigator - Let there, guys ... ... ..!
However, before there was even given a couple of steps, the powerful tail Filia hit him, sending him back, before the astonished eyes of the rest of the troops.
- DO NOT BE STUPID! - Rebuked them angrily - A death without victory, no matter how heroic it is, will just contribute to decimate our ranks! - And they cry, he continued: - At the moment, a withdrawal is the most reasonable strategy - the first protests soon arose among his subordinates - I know, I know a priori that sounds a cowardly strategy, that does not match our reputation of fierce fighters ... .... BUT - he said with strong emphasis on the "but" - if we leave now, if we survive long enough, it is possible that within not too long we have the opportunity to face the same demons who now fled. They will be tired after so many battles, but we'll be fresh as roses, ready for combat. We will be stronger and more numerous! And then we will have secured victory! IN THE FINAL BATTLE, WE, THE SURVIVORS, WE ARE THE END TO THE DEMONS AND RETURNED TO WORLD PEACE!
Speech and conviction of the words eventually convince Filia also to his troop, whose members, including the dragon who had initiated the revolt, cheered and chanted his name.
- Okay, comrades - I finally said - Let us go then, to take refuge in the mountains Kaat. Follow me!
One by one, all the dragons out of the cave where they were refugees and flew out, heading north. Filia came last, keeping the tail of the procession to make sure that no one was lost on the road.
finally took one last look back. The last thing he saw before he disappeared into the clouds was a small human village that rested peaceful, at the foot of the hill. ***
Xellos
When he reappeared on the physical plane, it was in the midst of a military camp. As he walked towards the largest tent of all, looked around: there were orcs, goblins and demons everywhere low range, each absorbed in their activities, ranging from maintenance and repair of their weapons and armor to the resolution disputes (which often ended with the death of one of the opponents) without paying attention to these trifles, as usual in the campaigns of the war he had witnessed, entered the main tent, where his wife, Zella Mettalium, we I sat waiting between cushions surrounded by several wolves, he had brought from Wolfpack Island expressly for their campaigns.
- Well? - She asked him when he saw the priest enter general - What news, my dear Xellos?
- False alarm, my lady. - He said, bowing respectfully - There were dragons in the area, contrary to what I thought. However - continued with a strange and evil glint in his eye amethyst - I found something more interesting: a human village ... ... ..
At this, the Beastmaster's eyes lit up with the same brightness as its general-priest, while outlining a smile between satisfied and hungry.
- Fresh meat ... .... - She murmured almost salivating at the idea - Well done, dear. - Then congratulated his general-sacerodte - Let's go to rally the troops. Come, my wolves! - Ordered his pack of wolves, which followed lapdogs as if it is treated as out of his tent, followed by Xellos -.
army soldiers of the Beastmaster stopped their activities to see his wife out of their shelter, wearing their skins and war paint, ready for action. That aroused the interest and excitement in them, because if what they suspected was confirmed, this would be their first battle in weeks.
And they were right.
- Hear it all! - Announced the Beastmaster to voice shout - have just been informed that not far from here is a human village! What do you think we should do? - Smiled as I knew well what would be the answer -.
- Let's kill! Let's kill! Let's kill! - Roar was heard throughout the camp -.
- is decided. - Said while she drew his sword, large and curved edge - Knights is open season! TO BEGIN HUNTING!
- SIIIII! A GAME! A GAME! A GAME ... ... ..! - Was heard throughout the camp, with more enthusiasm if it is -.
The following minutes were intense movement between demonic forces, which were prepared by taking all their weapons and armor. Some rode a wolf-like creatures unusually large. Zella Mettalium itself mounted a huge white wolf.
- Xellos! - Extending his wife called to him one of his hands - Would you join us?
- With pleasure, my lady! - Accepted the devil, taking the hand of her mistress and riding the white wolf, aided by it -.
- Go ahead, my troops! - Exclaimed enthusiastically raising his sword demon - ATTACK!
As a breath, they all began to run out of the woods, up the hill, raising it to full speed as bershecks shouting.
And on the back of the rim of his wife, Xellos took one last look to the heavens.
Just in time to see removed the tail of a golden dragon from the storm clouds began to form in the sky. ***
This is how the fate of two people was marked.
live to kill. Kill to live.
In different ways, but one goal:
Living.
Hakkai: This is just one of many one-shots that Amber is credited ^ ^ If you like and want to see more like it, go and see her Profile in ff.net -> http : / / www.fanfiction.net/u/469131/
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