Summary: -Sheelos- Zelos has been trying to woo Sheena for years. Now that he has her he wants to propose. Only problem is that every time he comes close to it, something always gets in his way. Plus, Seles is back, Lloyd has a big mouth, Colette breaks stuff, Raine's cooking explodes, Presea cries, Genis throws a temper tantrum, Kratos returns and Regal…is Regal.

Ok, first and foremost, humor is the secondary genre but you may not fall over laughing all the time. There are some things that could make you laugh. Then why the humor? Just to let you know that the plot of this story isn't so serious that you'd be reading this with a stiff back.

That's why it's the secondary genre, and not first. Hope you don't mind! Enjoy.

Defiant little brat, Seles

Sheena's POV

It's interesting how life tends to hit you hardest when you're not prepared. When I first was appointed to be the successor of Mizuho it meant being on my toes every second of the day. Although as the years passed, things have died down a great deal.

I walked briskly through the dirt paths and out of the corner of my eye I watched little children playing in the open fields of the small schoolhouse. Yes, that was my doing. Being the new chief meant that whatever I said went, unless it was morally wrong.

Speaking of which, in a recent letter Raine had mentioned that Genis had quite the mouth now. He's twelve, no longer a baby, or maybe it's Lloyd's influence. Though splitting his knuckle to the bone on some poor kids jaw was taking it too far. Raine had said that he only did it as an act of self defense. The kid had called him a half elf.

Raine herself is fine. No one had heard from Kratos since the day we split up, when I asked Raine if she had she turned bright red but said she hadn't. Funny, how she skipped to another topic so quickly.

Colette and Lloyd are dating now. And if it's possible, he's grown even denser. Dirk had warned him that his relationship with Colette shouldn't interfere with his schoolwork. Other than that, Colette is doing well. With the minor exception that she still is a major klutz.

The hole in the wall of the school had been fixed up until the point she fell through it again.

On a brighter note, Regal's company is blossoming and he's lost the handcuffs. It was something about Presea lecturing him for seven weeks straight. Didn't know the girl was so motivating.

She still grieves for her sister and says the hardest part about it is not being able to grow old together. That starts a new topic of her not being able to age. I feel for her, I can only imagine how hard it must-

"Ack! Sheena!"

"……" I looked down to see a heap of blue. I continued to stare blindly until the person spoke again.

"A little help here?" it was Orochi.

I smiled apologetically and helped him up, "Sorry…"

"Not a problem chief." he grinned and dusted his pants., "So, would you like the update now?"

"That'd be great. We'll do it at my house and, don't call me chief." I wanted to make sure rats hadn't taken over yet. After all, no one lived there now.

"What? But that's what you are…aren't you?" Orochi followed me to the back of the village.

"Yeah, but it makes me sound old." I took a turn and continued on straight.

"If twenty-one is old, then what's thirty?"

"Ancient." I couldn't see him but I could tell he was making a face.

I threw him a smile over my shoulder and pushed open my door. I almost fainted in shock. Rat's hadn't taken over, just one big one sitting cross-legged in the center of the main room.

"What's wrong hunny?" the rat asked standing up, "Not pleased to see me?"

I grinned and pecked him on cheek, "What are you doing here Zelos?"

"I got bored, thought you wouldn't mind." He leaned in about to kiss me, but stopped, "You brought him?"

I turned to face Orochi biting on a peach, "Yeah, he need's to fill me in."

Now he kissed me. We've been dating for a long time now. Over two years for sure, things were serious enough for me to move in with him. But I had my own room. Zelos hated that, so did his butler since he had to sleep on the couch. Not to worry, another room was made.

"Exactly." Orochi pulled out a paper and scanned through it, "School needs new desks, Training center needs more space, weapon shop lost its blade sharpener and food stall has bug problems."

I sat down to think for a minute, "Alright, the school has permission to chop down the trees at the farthest end of village. The training center can…extend its fields in any direction as long as it doesn't interfere with the houses. Tell the shop owner that there's a sharpener in the storage room. As for the bugs…I got nothing."

"Whoa, baby your job seems hectic." Zelos whistled from the seat beside me.

I watched as Orochi busily scribbled down notes and fingered a peach seed, "Do you really need to take notes?"

"Yes, I can't remember half the things you say." His brows furrowed as he crossed out some words, "Done…wait, bugs…"

I shrugged, "Cover the food?"

"Good enough."

I stretched and yawned, "We should go outside, I need to see Grandpa."

"Ah. He's still going strong since the last you visited." Orochi held the door open, "If that is what you're worried about."

"Yes. That's good to know. I still want to say hi."

Stepping outside the sun said it was noon, and my stomach said I was hungry.

"When we get to my place we can eat." Zelos said, catching up to me.

I smiled gratefully and walked up to the chief's hut. I spread apart the stiff material acting as the door and stepped inside.

The aging man was sitting on the wooden floor eating out of a steaming bowl. When he saw us he raised his head and bowed in greeting.

"How are you grandpa?" I asked, sitting across from him.

Zelos and Orochi filled the spaces beside me.

"I'm doing just fine." turning his head towards my right, he smiled, "How nice to see you again Zelos."

"You too sir. Great day isn't it?" Zelos smiled broadly, maintaining a warm tone.

"It is. Orochi, have you told Sheena about the current needs?" The former chief turned towards the blue suited ninja.

"All taken care of…I should be going." Orochi stood to leave, "See ya Sheena…and you."

Zelos gave him a cold stare but said in bright voice, "You too, take care."

I sighed; there has always been a tense aura between those too. The minute I told Orochi about our relationship he shook his head.

It's nothing to do with our friendship, Orochi and I are friends. Nothing more, He even agreed to that. It's just that Orochi thinks Zelos is fickle minded and unreliable. He's only like this because he doesn't want to see me hurt. But Zelos has changed. It took a lot of smacks on the head, but he changed.

I lifted my head and smiled at my grandfather happily chatting with Zelos.

"-Sheena's not being picky is she?" I heard him say.

"Not at all, she's great to live with…real great."

They way he said it made my ears burn. We hadn't done anything, yet.

"That's good, that's good. How have you been?" Grandpa chewed on a particularly tough piece of meat.

"Just great-"

"I'm sorry, we should leave Zelos." I made a move to stand, "I'll be back sometime soon grandpa."

I bowed and we said our goodbyes.

Walking towards the entrance that would take us to Meltokio I was fully aware of when Zelos took possession of my hand. When I turned to look at him he gave me a goofy smile and quickened his pace.

A red and white Rheiard was parked neatly to left of Mizuho. Making sure I was seated safely behind him Zelos took of at top speed, making the most daring turns I'd ever seen.

Despite his driving, his landing was smooth and carefully done. I got of and remembered the first time we'd flown together. I had sworn I'd never let him drive again.

"Here we are." Zelos announced as the guards parted to make room for us.

"Zelos! Oh Zelos!" A shrill voice was making its way to us.

I groaned when I realized whom it belonged to. The head groupie. The one with long, bright blond hair, sharp green eyes and the puffiest dress I've ever known to exist.

Why she still bothers Zelos baffles me. She and every other female aristocrat around here knows very well that we're dating.

I looked up to see what Zelos was thinking. Nothing. His face was neutral with the same small smile that has always been there.

"Zelos!" her breathing was labored from running, but she didn't show it. All aristocrats are the same in public.

"G'afternoon ladies." Zelos greeted casually.

The rest of the Zelos fan club joined Melissa almost immediately. I wish they'd just fall down a hole. If Lloyd were here he'd tell me that was my job.

"Zelos, you look real good today!" she batted her stiff from mascara eyelashes and sent him the usual flirty smile.

Zelos just nodded slowly, "Why, thank you."

"Where were you in the morning?" another girl asked, "I went to your house but Sebastian said you were out."

"Oh, I was. Why, was it important?"

Zelos really has changed, the years did him good. When we first started going out he used to try so hard not to call the girls 'hunny' or make lewd comments. But now it comes naturally, while still being polite so he wouldn't hurt their itsy bitsy feelings. The fan club here also changed. Instead of rudely commenting me, they now ignore me completely. Life just keeps getting better.

"-Oh Zelos…" one of the girls sounded upset.

"Sorry Ladies, but we have to be heading home now." grabbing a hold of my palm he walked swiftly in the direction of his mansion.

I wanted to turn around and see the look on their snotty little faces, but my pride wouldn't let me.

"-actually Sheena." Zelos was speaking again, "The reason I came to get you at Mizuho was so we could get here faster."

"Huh?" I was slightly confused, "Why's that?"

"There's someone you need to meet." was his simple answer.

I felt my heart skip a beat; I hated it when Zelos was serious. It always made me worry. Maybe because when he's like this I can't predict what's going to happen next.

A quick knock on the door and the gold-trimmed thing opened up. At first I couldn't tell who'd opened the door, and then I looked down and felt like fainting for the second time today.

"What's the witch doing here?" the little girl questioned rudely.

"Relax Seles, Sheena lives here. Remember? Now be nice." Zelos coaxed his sister and lead me inside.

"Hi Seles." Despite our first impression, I gave being nice a shot.

The defiant little brat just gave me a glare so cold it'd make an angry Raine proud.

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