Of the Mercenary and the Maiden of Flagoon

When He’s Not Around

He’s uncool an unsophisticat
He’s a tightrope walker on a open path

In a flash of blue and gold and flickering silvery steel, she saw her attackers disappear from around her.  As the last man fell, piercing blue eyes met her green ones over the blade of his sword.  He blinked once, twice, then his gaze softened and he lowered the sword.  He grinned a big,silly grin, not even panting from his exertion.

“Hey there miss, are you okay?” 

He walked over and helped her up, and she felt a shock go throughher.  She was sure she must be blushing brightly.

“Th…thank you for saving me.  My name isSylphiel.”

“Nice to meet you Sylphiel, my name is Gourry.”

Sylphiel looked around.  “We should probably getout of here before someone notices these men.” She said with a shiver,“I know a place not far from here where we will be safe.”

“Can we get something to eat there?” Gourry asked.

“Well, it’s pretty deserted…but don’tworry, I’ll cook you something.” She added as she saw his facefall.

“Great!” he perked up, “Cause I’m reallyhungry, and…”  His face shifted suddenly to that piercing,serious look he’d had  while fighting off the previous attackers.

“Ne…Gourry-san, what is it?” Sylphiel askedas he moved in front of her.

“Trolls” he said shortly.



He’s a maze of curiosity
He is the living bread that cures my appetite

I find that I can’t breathe and I can’t sleep
When he’s not around
Everyday is bluey grey
When he’s not in town

His mystique is one of innocence
I feel I’m lounging in lovely in his big blue eyes
And I would be preening in paradise
If I were always beside him like a Siamese

I find that I can’t breathe and I can’t sleep
When he’s not around
Everyday is bluey grey
When he’s not in town

Can I keep him in my galaxy
Can he live within my fantasy

I find that I can’t breathe and I can’t sleep
When he’s not around
Everyday is bluey grey
When he’s not in town

Can I keep him in my galaxy
Can he live within my fantasy

I find that I can’t breathe and I can’t sleep
When he’s not around
Everyday is bluey grey
When he’s not in town



What Can I Do


I haven’t slept at all in days
It’s been so long since we have talked
And I have been here many times
I just don’t know what I’m doing wrong

What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care
What can I say to make you feel this
What can I do to get you there

There’s only so much I can take
And I just got to let it go
And who knows I might feel better
If I don’t try and I don’t hope

What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care
What can I say to make you feel this
What can I do to get you there

No more waiting, no more aching
No more fighting, no more trying…

Maybe there’s nothing more to say
And in a funny way I’m calm
Because the power is not mine
I’m just going to let it fly

What can I do to make you love me
What can I do to make you care
What can I say to make you feel this
What can I do to get you there

Love me…



Don’t Say You Love Me


I’ve seen this place a thousand times
I’ve felt this all before
And every time you call
I’ve waited there as though you might not call at all

I know this face I’m wearing now
I’ve seen this in my eyes
And though it feels so great I’m still afraid
That you’ll be leaving anytime

We’ve done this once and then you closed the door
Don’t let me fall again for nothing more

Don’t say you love me unless forever
Don’t tell me you need me if you’re not gonna stay
Don’t give me this feeling I’ll only believe it
Make it real or take it all away

I’ve caught myself smiling alone
Just thinking of your voice
And dreaming of your touch is all too much
You know I don’t have any choice