Forgotten King: Chapter 2
Sorry if there are some spelling/grammatical errors in this. I AM NOT AN ENGLISH MAJOR!!!!
* Italics mean a person's thoughts
The next day, Lina was making her usual rounds, when one of the other servants stopped her. "Lord Hellmaster wishes to see you in the study," stated the young man.
Lina moaned in depression, He probably wants to 'drop' another piece of paper, and have me pick it up. She made her way to the study to find Hellmaster busy going through reports.
Fibrizo looked up and saw Lina standing in the doorway. He smiled at her, and motioned for her to sit. Lina sat down with a bit of a *hrmmp* and glared at Fibrizo. "Well, I have some good news my dear."
Lina blanched at Hellmaster calling her dear and retorted, "What you've grown up."
Fibrizo chuckled, "No, Gaav is dead and now his holdings are up for grabs."
Lina was in a state of shock, how could Chaos Dragon Gaav just die off?
Fibrizo saw that Lina couldn't believe what he just said, and decided now was the time. He took on a serious look and said, "Now as to celebrate I think we should have a special event......" Fibrizo trailed off.
"What a big party where you can get drunk, and act like more of a kid!" Lina retorted.
"I was thinking more along the lines of you marrying me," Fibrizo smirked evilly.
Lina facefaultered, "No way, me marry you! That will be the day I die!"
Fibrizo got a mock saddened look on his face, "Too bad, I wouldn't want anything awful to befall your family."
Lina staggered out of her chair and stared at him. "You.......you wouldn't, you monster."
Fibrizo just looked at her, an evil smirk etched across his face. "Of course not, that is if you marry me."
Lina's mouth dropped open as total shock took hold of her body. She looked on at Fibrizo in her dumbstruck manner. Waiting for him to seal her fate.
Fibrizo smiled as said, "Surely, you must be tired. I will give you the day off for you to consider my offer." With that he dismissed her.
Lina rushed home, not wanting to face the world anymore. Fate had dealt her a cruel blow. She ran into to her home and up to her room, slamming the door behind her. Lina collapsed on the bed and began to sob. She let out all the built up frustration, the sadness, and pain inside. Let it all out so anyone could see just how vulnerable she truly was. She sobbed for a good while before she heard the door open. Lina turned, tears streaking down her face, to see a blurry Luna looking at her.
Lina just turned her head back to her pillow that she snuggled, sobbing like there was no tomorrow. Luna came in and sat down on the bed beside her sister, concern playing across her face. She placed a hand on Lina's shoulder and asked, "Do you want to talk about it?"
"Oh Neechan, Fibrizo is trying to force me to marry him. He said if I didn't he would hurt you, mom, and dad. I don't want to cause any of you to be hurt, or even killed but I don't want to marry him."
Luna's free hand began to clench the bedspread in pure rage. How dare that brat do this, how dare he cause her sister so much pain. But, what could they do, Hellmaster had control over their lives. As Luna was thinking of what to do she heard from downstairs, "Lina-chan, Luna-chan, is anyone home."
Xellos came into the house, expecting to be greeted by either Lina or Luna, but when no one was there he called for them. "Lina-chan, Luna-cahn, is anyone home."
Soon after he heard Luna answer from upstairs to come on up. As Xellos climbed the stairs he could swear he heard someone sobbing. As he got to the top he knew it, the emotions that were coming from Lina's room proved that. Now what could have those two so upset, oh well, better be careful, Lina is bad enough but an enraged Lina and Luna, that is a front for disaster. Xellos entered Lina's room to see Lina on the bed sobbing her eyes out while Luna was trying to comfort her. Xellos leaned on the doorway and asked, "Now what has the both of you so upset."
Xellos' question was soon answered as he listened to Lina's sobs. "Stupid brat Hellmaster, forcing me to marry him."
Xellos frowned at hearing this, he liked Lina and knew she deserved much better. This isn't good, Master Zelas wouldn't want this to happen, I better do something. But, what should I do, there's no place in the city she would be safe. WAIT A MINUTE, I know she can stay in the castle. Fibby won't ever go there, and it will give old Zel-kun some company.
Xellos walked over to Lina placing a hand on her other shoulder and asked, "So Fibs is trying to force you to marry him?"
Lina looked up at Xellos, eyes filled with tears, and replied. "Yes, and there is nothing I can do about it. I wish I was still working for Zelas, she was always caring, not an over-bearing, pig-headed asshole like Fibrizo!!!"
Xellos looked down at her and smiled, that was the Lina he knew. "You know I think I might have a solution to your problem."
Lina blinked once, twice, then grabbed Xellos the collar and brought him down to eye level. "Well, spill it Xellos, what can I do? I'll do anything to get out of marrying Hellmaster, anything!!"
Xellos dropped his smiled and opened one of his eyes to look at Lina. "Well Lina-chan, this plan will involve you having to run away from home. Is that alright with you?"
Lina shook her head yes as fast as she could. She got up and began packing, getting all her basic needs for this trip. "That's fine Xellos, but where can I go that Hellmaster won't look for me??"
Xellos wagged a finger at Lina while she packed, "Sore wa himitsu desu," was his only reply.
Lina glared and threw a bunny slipper at him. "You crazy priest why won't you tell me where we are going?"
Xellos just shook the blow off and smiled at Lina. "Now Lina-chan, if I told you here Fibby might find out. I will tell you once we get on the road."
With that Lina, Luna, and Xellos began to help get Lina ready for the trip to wherever Xellos had in mind. It took them half of the day. Xellos decided to wait till dark to move out. This would gave Lina a few last hours with her family, and cut down on the eye witness. When it got about ten at night Lina gave out a heartfelt goodbye to her family. Then she followed Xellos off into the darkness, not to be seen again.
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