Rei: … I'm writing this because I LOVE the pairing ZelosxRaine (aka Zelaine). Kraine fans don't get me wrong, I love Kraine too but there isn't enough Zelaine! Sheena or Lloyd keeps stealing him. (Yes, Lloyd too because of the yaoi fans. O.o)
This will be a series of random drabbles/one-shots… Why? It's because I don't have an idea for a full-length fic. Sad, yes. And anyone who is reading this because I'm on his or her alert list- spare me! I swear I'll update. Soon, anyway…
Dedicated to- People whom like the Zelaine pairing, and to my little adoptive brother Akira. Love you and I think of you every day. I hope I can talk to you soon, bro!
Disclaimer: I don't own Tales of Symphonia, but if I did, I would marry Zelos or maybe Yuan… Gets bopped over the head Whaaaaaaat?
NOTE: Will vary in time settings. This one is set a year after Mithos' defeat and the uniting of the two worlds. And this will probably be short...
The Healer and the Chosen Drabble One- Shameless
"Speech"
'Thought'
'Song lyrics'Meltokio-
Raine's POV
I sat on a bench nearby the Church of Martel, with a book idly clutched in my hands. I flipped another page, studying the content of this romance novel. Do not get me wrong- Sheena had lent it to me for safekeeping while blushing, asking if I could hold onto it while Lloyd visited Mizuho. Why she could not have just gotten rid of it, I do not understand, but the book was a little interesting.
I flipped yet another page, and started to read. The words didn't leap out at me like the words of my favorite ancient documentation transcripts did- but the subject of flirting in text did not hold my interest.
Loud giggles interrupted my thoughts and I looked up- only to see Zelos in a crowd of giggling females. I sighed and rubbed my temples; a headache was forming already. 'Zelos…'
It always annoyed me to see him surrounded by females. Like swarms of bees, they were attracted him like he was the precious honey. It bothered me to no end to see him relish in all the attention showered upon him- a shameless flirt, never hesitating to jump at a pretty female and capture their gaze. They couldn't help but be lured by him, his physical beauty and comments on their looks, along with the fact that he was the former Chosen of Tethe'alla and one of the most eligible bachelors in Symphonia.
He smiled at them and said, "Hey, hey ladies! You can all have a kiss if you promise to behave."
My eyebrows twitched- it wasn't right for him to play with their hearts. Not at all. If anything, he should stop all that flirting before some one got hurt…
…
I sighed, asking for patience and closed my eyes before turning back to the book. Perhaps if I shut it out, then I would not feel as if I was hurt. I scanned the pages, looking for anything to keep me occupied. But after a few minutes, the giggling kept going. 'That's it.' I shut the book with a semi-loud snap and tucked it under my arm. 'This is getting ridiculous! If he has to hang around those women, he could at least control their incessant giggling!' I stood up, and started to walk away.
I heard a hush go over the crowd and whines of, "but Zelooooooooos!" Whatever he said, drove them away. I was happy, but this must've meant he noticed me. 'Hopefully he hasn't.'
(Switching to Normal POV)
"Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaine! My Ultra Cool Gorgeous Beauty!" Zelos almost tackled Raine from behind, with his arms wrapped around her waist and his head resting on her shoulder. She let out an "AHHH!" She almost dropped the book onto the ground, clutching it with slightly sweaty palms. "Zelos! What are you doing?" She almost practically hissed, a little blush growing on her cheeks.
Normally Zelos would have backed away by now, fearing the Professor's wrath, but he saw the blush and grinned. "Is that any way to treat a friend, Raine? I didn't know you where staying in Meltokio."
"And for good reason, too…" She muttered under her breath. He pouted and let go. "Aww, but you know you missed me! We haven't seen each other for sooo long! I've been lonely without my favorite hunny!" He now stood in front of her, just a foot or so away.
She readjusted her grip on Sheena's book and crossed her arms. "Zelos, how could you have been lonely when you had all the females in Meltokio, and most in the rest of the world pining for your attention? I saw you flirting with them. You're certain to have broken many hearts by now."
Zelos frowned a bit, but then his face lit back up again into a smile. "Raine, I don't break their hearts, I just give them hope!"
"Which will eventually break them," she reminded him.
"It won't if I tell them they've got a better chance of hooking up with Regal or something. They'll flock to him now, or some of them will at least." Raine looked at him in a mixture of shock and indignation. "Zelos!" Was all she could say to him.
"What? I'm not THAT bad- I'm sharing some of the babes! I'm sure Mr. President will thank me one day for giving him hunnies to run around the company with." He brushed back a lock of his long scarlet hair and smiled coyly. "And besides, then I get to hang around my Ultra Cool Gorgeous Beauty uninterrupted tonight." And then he hugged her again.
Raine sputtered a bit. While that was undoubtedly wrong of him, it was also pretty clever… 'Yet I doubt that Regal will appreciate all the squealing girls in Altamira.' But as she heard the last part, she told him, "Fine, but don't get any ideas! I have a book with me and I'll hit you if you don't behave like a gentleman." She pushed back a bit and gave him a little glare.
He pouted again and said, "Alright! I'll behave. Sheesh… But at least you should come to my house to dress before our date." He slipped his fingers in between hers and then pulled her hand along gently towards the direction of his mansion.
Raine blinked, and it finally registered in her mind that she had just agreed to his date. 'So it seems his flirting ways got me… I can't believe I fell for that. Zelos, you are truly a shameless man… but I suppose it's what makes you, you.' She smiled at the thought of the same words that Lloyd has used before slowly shaking her head, white-silver bangs swishing from side to side. Silvery-blue eyes shined briefly before the half-elf walked just a little closer next to the redhead. And for once, Raine relished in the attention he gave her individually, without anyone or anything holding them back.
All was quiet before Zelos asked, "Does this mean I get to pick out your clothes, since you might've not have brought any special clothing?" Already he had a little bit of lewd ideas for what she could wear… But it was not meant to be as he got a very painful smack. "Ow not the face! Raaaaaaaaaine, you said you wouldn't use the book!"
"Are you behaving?"
"… No?"
"Then no, you don't. pick my own clothing, thank you."
"Awww, fine…"
Raine smiled at his child like behavior before pulling him away towards the inn, so she could get her clothes.
Meanwhile, in Altamira…
Very loud, slightly un-manly shrieks echoed through out the large city of Altamira, as Regal ran through the streets while being chased by Zelos-turned-Regal fan girls. 'I'll get you for this Zelos!' He thought before he got glomped by them, and they proceeded to cut off locks of hair and clothing.
Another loud scream from him and he disappeared into a crowd of fan girls…o.o
End of Drabble One
Rei: The Regal part was kinda random… but I don't really like him, if you could tell. He just annoys me for no reason. O.o No flames, I'd rather prefer CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. :D Thank you. I'll post more whenever I write more, but please review and tell me if you like it or not.