I admit, I'm an old sap and I like writing semi-happy endings. I've seen some fanfics where Lina dies, and I've always thought that she would do herself in somehow. Somehow, going gently into that good night doesn't seem very Lina-ish. She'd prefer going down in a blaze of glory doing what she loves (reminds me of how Steve Irwin died, actually.)
One of the fascinating things about Lina is that she's not completely "good" either - like Usagi, Kagome, Miaka, or even Amelia. Lina looks out for No. 1 first and foremost, which is why the end of Next proved to be such character growth for her. But, even though she did it to save Gourry's life, Lina was still being selfish and putting herself first because she decided "screw this world if Gourry's not here." Lina is greedy, selfish, manipulative, and isn't all hearts and sparkles. That's why she is such a fantastic character.
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Date: 2006-09-06 08:48 pm (UTC)One of the fascinating things about Lina is that she's not completely "good" either - like Usagi, Kagome, Miaka, or even Amelia. Lina looks out for No. 1 first and foremost, which is why the end of Next proved to be such character growth for her. But, even though she did it to save Gourry's life, Lina was still being selfish and putting herself first because she decided "screw this world if Gourry's not here." Lina is greedy, selfish, manipulative, and isn't all hearts and sparkles. That's why she is such a fantastic character.