Disclaimer: I don't own Tales of Symphonia. I do own ocs and parts of plot.

There is a price to pay for everything. Nothing comes easy. However, I would do whatever it took to see her back to normal. I could not stand to see her everyday suffering. However….How far will one go to get what they want? How far will I go? Well, with what I was after I went a little too far. I pushed the limits a little too far. Now, I was stuck in a difficult situation; but before I get ahead of myself, let us start from the beginning.

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"Nee-chan! Look what I made!" a child's voice chirped. I was busy looking over a map at the dining room table. My younger sister Alice was sitting on the floor doing crafts. I looked over at her and smiled. She painted a picture of a beautiful ocean. Alice had never been outside before due to her condition. Her breathing conditions were bad, and she could not walk well. I worked every night to pay for surgery on her legs, but even if I did get her legs working, she still could not be outside.

After Mum and Dad died five years ago, I went out to search for a cure for my sister's condition. Of course, I never left her alone. My best friends Raine and Genis Sage helped me take care of her while I was away. Alice was not young to stay home alone, but she could not take care of herself. Thus, it worried me to leave her.

A knock on the door snapped me out of my thoughts. I ran over to it and opened it slightly. Raine was standing there along with Genis.

"Hey guys, thanks for agreeing to watch her again. Sorry, I have been bugging you a lot," I said sheepishly.

"It's fine. We are happy to help. Besides, your books are always interesting to read," Raine remarked.

"Please, tell me that's not the only reason you come over," I mumbled as the two came inside.

Genis and Alice were both twelve while Raine and I were both the age of twenty-three. I met Raine three years ago during my travels. We both decided to help find the cure for my sister. Raine was doing it for science and others, but I was doing it just for my benefit. I eventually moved to Tokyo, Japan where Raine lived; and she began to help me a lot more than when I was in London.

I received a job at a restaurant a few days ago, but the bad thing about it was that it was also partially a bar. I was always told that bars were the worst places to be, but I was desperate.

"Alright, I'll be back at midnight. Dinner is whatever you can scavenge from the fridge. Oh and-"

"All emergency numbers are the fridge. Bedtime is at eight," Raine cut me off.

"R-right…I'll see you later." I put on my black jacket and snow boots before heading out the door. Winter had descended upon us. It was snowing when I walked down to the train station. Because we had little money and I was trying to pay for Alice's leg surgery, I had to cut off extra things. Like a car, television, and something we desperately needed, heat.

Alice and I lived in a small apartment, but rent was expensive. Thus, we had to get rid of heat. I felt like a failure. I could not take care of my little sister. Raine was a better older sister than I was. I guess I am somewhat jealous of her. I made it to the train station with time to spare. The restaurant was almost thirty miles from where we lived. I could walk there, but I would be late for work every day.

Despite the fact that the restaurant has a bar area, I have a good time working there. Every Sunday I play piano there to scrap up extra cash. However, the downside is that Fridays and Saturdays I have to work from six to midnight just to scrap up enough for the bills and some left over. Yes, welcome to my never-ending hell.

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I finally reached the restaurant after walking two blocks from the station. A guy, who is said to be total creep, runs the restaurant I work at. At least, that is what most people say. I never met him, but from the rumors, I am hoping I do not. However, it is one of the most popular restaurants here. Maybe it is because of all the games that happen here. I walked inside and was greeted by one of the hosts, Sheena. Who by the way is said to be the owner's girlfriend. I have asked the girl, but she denied the fact.

The more I stay in this town, the more I learn not to trust rumors. I walked off toward the employee's office and hung my coat on one of the coat-racks. My attire now became revealed. I was wearing black pants and sweater. My nametag was pinned to my right chest area. I pulled my chestnut waist-length hair up into a high ponytail before clocking in. Thus, began my long night.

I was racing around taking orders and delivering food to people outside the bar area. Every now and then, I was in there whipping up a drink. I never stayed in the bar area for long. However, that soon changed. As the elderly couples began to leave, more people were starting to flood the bar area. Against my better will, I had to serve in there.

However, where my hell all began was one a fight between two drunken men began. It ended up to being a game of Russian roulette. Even one, but me and a few men and women stopped and watched it. Every click of the gun kept everyone on edge. Then, I did the unthinkable. I ran over to the man who was about to shoot and pushed the pistol up. The bullet shot through the air, but it hit the ceiling.

Everyone looked at me. I just stood there and grabbed the gun out of the drunken man's hand. I put it in my back pocket before walking away from him.

"H-Hey give that back!" the man shouted.

I pointed the gun at him and glared.

"I don't like cheaters. I suggest you shut up and leave now," I growled. Everyone looked confused until I unloaded the gun. An extra bullet fell to the ground. The man fled the bar scared. I went back to work as if nothing happened. Soon everyone did the same, and the rest of the night went smoothly….or so I thought. Little did I know that stopping that drunken person would change my life forever…

Chan: A dream I had one night and I decided to make it into a story. No Flames, please. Also, this is a small chapter to test the waters. Review and tell me what you think so far.