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Filia's Story
Though she never appeared in the Slayers novels, Filia has become as popular and respected as main characters such as Lina, Gourry, Zelgadis, Amelia and Xellos. Filia Ul Copt only appeared in the third series, Slayers TRY as the nagging conscience to keep Lina Inverse and co on their latest adventure to once again save the world. Filia had been charged with the mission of finding the human who would save the world from darkness, as prophesized. She first approached Luna Inverse, Knight of Seipheed, who refused to help, but kindly directed her to her little sister, Lina. Lina, finding the prospect amusing also turned down the offer. Her mind soon changed at the handing of a note from her sister.
As the group journied to the outer world, it became apparent who were their current foes - Valgaav, Jillas, Gravos and Almace. Set on taking Gourry's Hikaru no ken (Sword of Light) - or Gorun Nova - the Slayers had to protect the sword. As things got hot and heavy, an old companion joined the battle and saved them from the threat of Valgaav, a follower of the now deceased Demon Dragon King, Gaav. The arrival of Xellos did not sit at all well with Filia. Xellos, Priest/General to Greater Beast Xellas Metallium, was the Ryuuzoku's most hated enemy. A thousand years ago in the war of the Mazoku's Fall, he had destroyed thousands of Ryuuzoku within seconds.
From that moment, Filia's main train of thought consisted of her mission to save the world...and how much she hated that detested namagomi (raw garbage) Xellos. They delighted in taunting eachother, each getting to the other like no other. To watch them is always both amusing and frightful. Filia became so used and attached to Xellos she was surprised to hear him say to Valgaav, an Ancient Dragon, whom the Golds had destroyed, he would gladly kill Lina for him. Xellos, noticing Filia's shock told her "Do not forget, I am a Mazoku".
There was a separation in the team, Filia traveled for a few weeks with but Lina and Zelgadis. Filia began to open up, showing a great interest in ceramics and antiques and a minor love of amusement parks. By the time the team eas together once more she was rested and ready to continue her bid to save the world. Valgaav appeared destroyed, Gravos missing, Almace (a food guy all along) was gathered with two of his own race...which left Jillas who had taken residence with a fellow Foxbeast and her young son.
Jillas, intent on getting revenge for Lord Gaav and Boss Gravos, attempted to kill Lina with his powders of explosion. It was not until Filia showed him understanding and kindness did he give up his revenge and agree to help them.
What followed was death and truth, as Filia's people's blood was spread by one of Almace's people and an understanding of the massacre on the Ancient Dragons by the Golden Dragons. Filia, sickened by the acts of the past, gave up her title of a Dragon Priestess.
Valgaav appeared once more, fused with Darkstar. He told them he was going to purify the world by destroying it. Filia didn't believe it was his true wish. She saw great saddness in his eyes.
After surviving the threat of Dakrstar and Volfeid, Filia thought Valgaav had died. To her amazement, a tiny egg floated down to her hands. It glowed, inside a sleeping Ancient Dragon baby. He had not died, he had been given a second chance.
Filia, and Jillas set up a store named "Maces and Vases", joined with Gravos who had found his way to them. The three ran the store together, baby Val sleeping in his egg in a basket tied with Filia's tail ribbon. What happened after that is up to your imagination...
Info On Filia
Filia is a ryuuzoku, meaning Dragon Race. She is of the Golden Dragons, known as the Dragon Lords. Golds are the smallest of the Dragons, but the most powerful - second only to the former Ancient Dragons.
From birth she has been trained to serve the Fire Dragon King as a Priestess. She is roughly 500 years old, obviously not alive in the War of Mazoku's Fall. Xellos has always been held up to her as the most feared and disgusting of all the Mazoku/Monsters. This is why she delights in agitating him.
Filia is an intelligent woman, educated and well mannered. She rarely wavers from her goals, and can be prudent when disobeyed. While she is well mannered, she also has a temper to rival Lina's. When angered, Filia's tail shoots up and she produces a mace from a garter belt hidden under her dress. In extremely furious episodes (usually caused by Xellos), Filia will transform into her true Dragon form and go "Godzilla" on towns and innocent bistanders.
Traditonal Coupling
As seen in the eyecatchers, Filia is assigned with Valgaav and Xellos. Eyecatchers tend to bare those connected in some way, such as Lina/Gourry and Amelia/Zelgadis for romance, and Martina/Xellos in NEXT for Martina's clinging...in other words, humor. Valgaav and Filia became family, she adopted him as her son. Which leaves Xellos. This leads one to the conclusion that they were intended as a couple by the writers. Many have argued against this, yet ten times as many fans of Slayers will agree they were designed as a couple.
