Slayers Universe I didn't understand -- or I missed it. -_-;

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  1. Stardust Phox

    Stardust Phox Such a Taurean I am!

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    If you haven't seen Next or Try, please note that this post/thread will most probably contain spoilers. Read at your own risk if you haven't seen the series. Thank you. ^^

    Well, I was thinking about Next, and I realized that I didn't really get the actual PLOT of it. I know they were searching for the Claire Bible, and I know there were miniplots along the way, but I don't understand how it got from, "Let's search for the CB," to, "We have to kill Phibrizzo." I got lost somewhere along the way. (Add to that the fact that I didn't watch the ENTIRE series *casts half-glare at her friend* and we can sort of put things together, ne?)

    I know what the plot of Try is. That was simple enough to understand. Destroying Darkstar. But...either I forgot or I never really saw the plot of Next. ^^; Can someone help me with that? Thanks -- ^^
     
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  2. BakaMattSu

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    Well Next was always the weakest of the three main series IMHO...

    Anyhow, yes, the main plot begins as the search for the mysterious Claire Bible - Zel looking for a way to become human again, Lina hoping to gain more power from the knowledge within, Xellos because "it's a secret" ;), and the others along for the ride...

    Where Hellmaster comes in - that's the reason Xellos has been toting around the group searching for the bible... :) Hellmaster Phibrizzo also searched the bible for a way to destroy the world. He's forced to jump into action when Gaav makes his appearance - this Mazoku attempting to figure out Xellos' and Hellmasters' actions as well.

    It actually can be hard to sort out the plot, especially when missing even 1 or 2 key episodes...I hope this made things a bit more understandable though...
     
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  3. Stardust Phox

    Stardust Phox Such a Taurean I am!

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    That's what throws me off -- the Gaav thing. I know he was against Xellos and Phibrizzo, and if I remember correctly, Xellos was working for Phibrizzo in this one, right? Gah... >.>;

    I rather liked Next. ^^ I thought it was pretty cool -- but in what concerns actual plot, it sways. Very much. ^^;
     
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  4. Evilo

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    Actually how it got from "Lets search for the CB" to "Kill Hellmaster" was hellmaster was going to use the piece that Lina found to summon evil, the CB part was just so they could become stronger, without that, Xellos would be the only one with any real power, cause hes an all powerful monster and all.

    Hopefully that answers ure questions
     
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    Stardust Phox Such a Taurean I am!

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    Of COURSE… *slaps forehead* I can't believe I forgot that! ^^; Thanks, guys. ^___^ *hugs both*
     
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  6. Evilo

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    yeah i thought it was kinda messed up to start with my self, but once you've seen it about 10 times from start to finish you get used to the storyline, next is probably the weidest but funniest series of slayers.
     
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  7. BakaMattSu

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    And to correct my previous post, Gaav's position is to try and take control of the monster race himself. After the war of the monster's fall, he is forced into a human body, while Shabranigdo is split into seven pieces.

    As time went on, and Gaav was reborn in his mortal form, his power grew with each new form until he felt himself strong enough to fight for the top pecking order - to take Shabranigdo's place in control of the other lesser lords.

    Hellmaster waited for the appropriate time before taking out Gaav himself.
     
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