Filia stared boredly out the window. Another day, another boring day.

It had been many months since Filia had split off from the group to raise Val. At first raising Val wasn't boring, it was hectic. Dealing with a baby ancient dragon was anything but easy. But that was only at the beginning. After only seven months Val had grown to an age equivalent of 17 years old. Filia went from dealing with a screaming baby to an independent teenager. Val was so independent that Filia had no trouble with letting him go on a two-week trip with some friends. Val had left the day before and now Filia was all alone and bored.

"So what am I going to do today?" Filia said with an impatient sigh.

"You could always cook some of your poisonous food or you could stop talking to yourself. Some people say that's a sign of insanity." An unexpected voice answered her.

Filia whirled herself around to find a smiling Xellos standing right behind her. Normally Filia's reflex action in this situation would be to strike the annoying monster, but this time she didn't. Instead she rolled her eyes and walked past him heading towards the living room. Xellos just stood there dumbfounded. Not even so much as an evil glare! She just totally brushed me off like I wasn't worth the effort. He shook it off and phased out to where Filia was. He was surprised to find her sitting on a sofa staring at him. Filia had a quizzical expression on her face without even a hint of anger or annoyance.

"Xellos why are you here?"

"Do I need a reason to come visit my favorite golden dragon?"

"More like burden..."

"So where's Val?"

"On a trip with his friends."

"A trip? But isn't he a baby?"

"He grew fast. His age is equal to a 16 or 17 years old by now."

"Oh."

"So why are you really here?"

"It's a secret." Xellos said doing his normal accompanying hand gestures hoping to get a rise from Filia.

It didn't.

"Would you like some tea?"

"Huh?" Xellos was wide eyed (yes his eyes where open) and very shocked.

"Well you are 'visiting' aren't you? What type of a hostess would I be if I didn't be courteous to my 'guests'?" Her voice was all sugary sweet and fake.

"Hmm... I guess you are right. Yes I shall have some tea Filia-dear." He was trying anything to get Filia worked up.

But nothing seemed to be working.

"I'll be right back." Filia got up and headed towards the kitchen with an evil grin. Well the tables have turned, haven't they Xellos? What are you going to do if you can't 'toy' with me?

Back in the living room sat a very confused Xellos. Why can't I seem to bug her today? What's wrong with me? I'd normally have her throwing objects at me now!

Why do you even bother Xellos?

Bother doing what De Tanga? Some people would be startled to hear a voice in their head. If you were anyone else but Xellos that is.

Annoy Miss Filia like that?

Why are you even talking to me telepathically like this old friend?

For that reason. You are my old friend, I'm just making sure you know what are you doing.

I know what I am doing! I'm trying to bug Filia!

Why?

Because it's fun!

Why?

She's a golden dragon!

Come now Xellos you and I both know that's not the reason. If it was just because she's a golden dragon you would be trying to do more than just bug her.

What are you implying?

Well wouldn't you like to know... De Tanga's voice left from Xellos' head leaving him more annoyed than ever. Xellos may annoy people with his line but he's not the only monster who does stuff like that. De Tanga has his own line and frequently bugs people with it, Xellos being his favorite victim.

Xellos was just about to send a verbal assault on his 'old friend' when Filia came back carrying a tray with tea and cookies on it.

"So what tea flavor is it? Tar? Or perhaps a type of rat poison?"

"Strawberry-vanilla. Would you rather have poison?"

"No this will do fine Filia-dear." Xellos smirked.

Filia returned his smile but hers was playfully evil and twisted. Xellos frowned, Filia was up to something and he didn't know what. They drank their tea in silence. Filia was enjoying making Xellos edgy while Xellos was the one getting annoyed for once. Though all previous attempts to annoy Filia had failed, Xellos still had an ace up his sleeve. When Xellos finished his tea he thought of the perfect thing to not only bug her, but to make her really go nuts.

"Say Filia-dear, without Val around why don't you take the opportunity to go out tonight?" Xellos said while getting up to leave.

"And go where?" Filia opened the front door and Xellos stepped out and walked a few steps and then stopped.

"On a date of course." He said smiling with his back to her.

"Okay you can pick me up at six tonight. Bye Xellos." She slammed the door and almost laughed out loud. There chew on that Xellos.

Outside Xellos just stood there in total shock.

"Wh-wha-what just happened?"

"Looks like you have a date tonight."

Xellos looked to his right and saw De Tanga sitting leisurely on a rock.

"I wasn't talking to you!"

"You weren't? You know Xellos people do say talking to yourself is a sign of insanity." De Tanga phased out before Xellos could say or do anything.

Xellos just stood there for a while letting the events of the whole situation digest in his head. Then he walked off shaking his head still looking confused.