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Author of 14 Stories |
//Ah, the lovely moon- do you know me as I know you
Oh, the faces in my room, dancing their silent tune//
Gourry watched Lina come toward him. Fear and excitement wrestled each other for supremacy causing him to shake. Lina laid her hand on his arm. Her warmth sank into his muscles, calming his nerves. He concentrated intensely on the preacher’s words. Marriage was a serious business and he wanted to make sure he got it right.
Lina might ... No, he stopped that thought before it fully formed. She accepted him as he was. She loved him. The only way he could disappoint her was to leave her again. And that he would never do.
He glanced down at Lina. She wore a huge cat who swallowed the canary grin. Gourry swallowed nervously, wondering what mischief she was planning now.
//Ah, to have you near, to feel your breath upon my skin
I’d laugh away my fears one more night would disappear//
“You may kiss the bride,” the preacher said.
Gourry stared down at Lina suddenly shy. He couldn’t just kiss her, now, not in front of all these people. Lina grew impatient. She reached up and pulled Gourry to her and kissed him. As Lina kissed him, Gourry forgot about everything. There was no church, audience, or preacher. There was only Lina.
“Lina Inverse! What the hell were you thinking? I sent you to the outer continent to save the world. Not force the golden dragons into extinction.”
Lina broke the kiss with a cry of fear. She turned Gourry around and hid behind him. Gourry examined the person stalking toward him. She was about Syphiel’s height and generously built. Her ample breasts strained against her blue waitress uniform. Her long red hair, sherry colored eyes, and bad temper indicated the she was related to Lina. Based on Lina’s reaction, he would guess that this was Luna.
The woman halted. She looked around taking in her surroundings. “Now, when I finally find you, you’re getting married! And you didn’t even invite me, your own sister!”
Gourry smiled smugly. He was right she was Luna. His smile faded quickly as he felt Lina quiver behind him. If that woman thought she would hurt Lina again...
His hand reached for his sword and took a step forward. He was pushed back by Syphiel.
“Don’t worry Mr. Gourry I’ll handle this.” Syphiel said. Zel and Amelia jumped to her side.
“We’ll help,” Amelia cried. Zel nodded. He turned to Gourry. “Hurry up and get out of here. We’ll keep her busy.”
Lina smiled her thanks. She grabbed Gourry and race out the church’s backdoor. Hand in hand they race toward their new life, together.