Sage: mya, this story is okay.. xD I figure if I stay up until I finish my oneshots, then I actually finish them.

Raine: OO really.

Sage: Yup. So anyways, come out my uh.. muse... thing..y..

Genis: Why me.

Sage: 'cause Kratos ran away oO ..

Genis: Well, whatever. Professor Sage doesn't own Tales of Symphonia and Kelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel eyes..

Sage: yup.So yeah, iza Onesided Kraine I would guess, and that just randomly receives a bold. xD mya, hope yew like it..

" Don't die before I do.. Lloyd, my son.."

Those, were the last spoken words that came from Kratos' mouth while on Symphonia. Technically, he'd already left having said those words while departing. But that's past the point.

It'd been 2 months since then, and frankly, Kratos was done his task, and alone on Derris-Kharlan. He kept telling himself that this is what he deserved, being an angel of Cruxis. Yuan did call him through the communicator now and then, He glanced at the device. Yuan had stated if he'd wanted to come back, he could.

But that wasn't an option.

Sighing wearily, Kratos got up and went for a walk around Derris-Kharlan. He stopped at the teleport, and grew dazed watching it glow dimly. Shaking out of it, he wandered back to his room, and lay down on his bed, closing his eyes. Almost half asleep, a noise distracted the angel and he looked over to the side. The communicator – buzzing about like crazy. Kratos got up and picked it up, turning it on.

" ... Oh, it did work.." A familiar female voice said, and image appeared.

" Raine?".

" Ah, hmm.. I guess your fine.." Raine said slowly, faintly blushing. She nervously looked to the side. " I only asked Yuan to see how you were d-doing.".

Seems just like yesterday..

You were a part of me..

I used to stand so tall..

I used to be so strong..

Your arms around me tight..

Everything, it felt so right..

Unbreakable, like nothin'

could go wrong..

Now I can't breathe..

No, I can't sleep..

I'm barely hanging on...

" ...".

" I see your as silent still.. don't.. you think it's time for a change, Kratos?".

" What do you mean by that..".

" Eh, well.. it's a new world and.." Raine looked to the side then down, she started blushing again.

" And?".

" And.. Maybe you can change to.. I'm sure.. She... Anna, wouldn't.. want.. you.." Raine bit her lip.

" ..." Kratos seemed to dive deep in thought. Raine kept it silent, finding the courage to ask him a question.

" Lloyd.. he.. misses you, you know..".

" He does..?".

" Yes. I thought you'd know that.".

" ...".

" Um.. Kratos why don't.. you come back down here.. back on Symphonia... Colette and Lloyd are going to be married soon... and.. my brother.. is dating Presea.. although.. they pretend not to notice the age difference..".

Here I am, once again..

I'm torn into pieces..

Can't deny it,

Can't pretend,

Just thought

You were the one,

Broken up,

Deep inside..

But you won't get to

See the tears I cry...

Behind These Hazel Eyes..

Raine wished with all her heart that she would be able to stay with Kratos for the rest of her life, but it seemed he still had feelings for Anna...

" I.. don't know.. I'm su-" Kratos was cut off.

" Your supposed to stay there because you want to be punished, but, the punishment isn't only on you!".

" I'm sorry Raine.." Raine thought she was imagining things, but did she see him avoid looking at her? ...

" It's not me who you should be apologizing too. Now, why don't you at least come down for a while and be there for your son.." Raine sighed, her heart yearning for the taste of love, however she couldn't fall in, for she'd just be shattered, to her – love was hopeless, nothing but nonsense.

I told you everything

Opened up and let you in

You made me feel alright

For once in my life..

Now all that's left of me..

Is what I pretend to be..

So together, but so broken up inside..

'Cause I can't breathe..

No, I can't sleep..

I'm barely hanging on...

" Very well then.." Kratos sighed, then disappeared. Raine's heart skipped a beat. Even Yuan wasn't able to convince him to come down like that.

' he's probably thinking of Anna..' Raine though absent minded. She turned off the communicator and put it on the desk, going to her room. The house fell silent as she sunk into her bed and hugged her pillow, burying her face in the pillow and cried herself to sleep..

The next morning..

Bang, Bang, Bang!

Raine slowly opened her eyes, then sat up, rubbing them, and pushing some of her hair out of the way. She yawned and slipped out of bed, hearing that noise again. She wandered to the door, unlocking it with a click then opening it.

" Oh, hello Professor! .. What's wrong? Are you okay?" Colette greeted her, cheerful as ever.

" Oh.. Colette... I'm fine." Raine said flatly, she'd forgotten she'd cried herself to sleep...

" Oh. Oh..kay.. Well, guess what!" Colette said, regaining cheerful again.

" I don't know.." Raine stated, she wasn't in the mood.

" Kratos came back!" Colette said happily. " Lloyd was so happy, he said, ' Let's throw a party!'".

" Party." Raine said, she never liked those things..

" Yeah! C'mon Professor, it'll be fun!" Colette said, Raine stepped aside and allowed Colette to help her pack up..

Here I am, once again..

I'm torn into pieces..

Can't deny it,

Can't pretend,

Just thought

You were the one,

Broken up,

Deep inside..

But you won't get to

See the tears I cry...

Behind These Hazel Eyes..

Lloyd's – night time again..

Raine took a deep breath, fixing her dress. She was wearing her costume she'd received when saving Princess Hilda. It was tight but she didn't mind... that much.

" Oh, hey Professor." Lloyd said, strolling up to her.

" Lloyd, I'm not your teacher." Raine stated.

" .. It just suits you." Lloyd shrugged, casual as ever, he wearing his " Noblemen " outfit.

" I see.." Raine managed to say.

" Yeah, uhh.. dad's upstairs." Lloyd said, pointing up.

" Ah, alright." Raine said quietly, watching Lloyd as he went back over to the others. Raine took another deep breath and trudged up the stairs. Raine went out onto the terrace, a cool breeze swiftly coming to her, Kratos turned his head.

" I'm sorry to bother you.. I just don't.." Raine trailed off.

" Have a big favor for parties.." Kratos finished, Raine closed her eyes.

" Yes..but.. how come you listen to me but not Yuan..?" Raine asked, feeling her heart beat faster, she joined Kratos and leaned against the fence like built guard, and looked up at the stars.

Swallow me then spit me out..

For hating you, I blame myself..

Seeing you it kills me now..

No, I don't cry on the outside..

Anymore...

Raine fiddled nervously with her dress and then sighed, looking down. Kratos glanced at her questionable.

" Heh.. I'm.. s-sorry.." Raine said, trying to cool off, she didn't know she was blushing like crazy.

" .. Raine, are you sick..?".

" Wh-what! O-of c-course n-not!".

" ... You don't seem normal..".

" Eh.. what..?" Raine mumbled, then blushed more from his hand being in contact with her skin, she closed her eyes and tried to calm herself. She wasn't going to let this get to her..

Again.

Kratos sighed, letting his hand slip, he missed Anna, yet.. he could feel strings of love for Raine. She could reject him, then again, what if she also had feelings for him..?

' Every time someone comes close to me.. they end of getting hurt.. I can't let her get hurt..' He thought, looking to the side.

" Um, Kratos?" Raine said quietly, almost a whisper. He looked back to her. " I.. just wanted to tell you I.. um.. l..love.. you..".

" Raine, I.." Kratos couldn't bring himself to finish, Raine took a step back, shaking her head slightly.

" I knew it! You still love Anna, don't you!" Raine cried, tears slipping down her face, the moon already risen high, music playing, laughter and all.

Here I am, once again..

I'm torn into pieces..

Can't deny it,

Can't pretend,

Just thought

You were the one,

Broken up,

Deep inside..

But you won't get to

See the tears I cry...

Behind These Hazel Eyes..

Raine bolted down stairs, tear blinded and shoved past the half drunk group, outside, the cool air plastered against her face, she didn't know where exactly she was running, but she was running. She soon tripped and fell, looking up, as tears slid down her cheeks. Where was she? ... That wasn't important for now. Her chest ached, her emotions slipping from her grasp slowly, she just wanted to die. And die she would..

Getting up and staggering slightly, she wandered and came across a pond. Pretty, the fireflies dancing around, lily pads covered in flowers...

Raine couldn't swim, she hated water, and fear would sweep over her. However.. this time was different, she stared at it, then took a step forward, another.. another.. until she was walking into the water..

Kratos summoned his wings and flew up, he needed to find Raine, and quick. Eyes darting this way and that as he flew, the moon illuminating his wings, emitting a faint dim eerie glow. Catching a glimpse of yellow specks, the seraphim dived down into the trees, avoiding branches. Using his angelic senses he heard something fall deeper into the water, landing and sprinting till he came across a pond, with the yellow specks – fireflies, and, ruffles in the water...

Here I am, once again..

I'm torn into pieces..

Can't deny it,

Can't pretend,

Just thought

You were the one,

Raine let the water seep through her slightly open mouth, her eyes half closed, vision blurring more each second. Her body wanted to fight for air, but she ignored it. The cool icy liquid filled her lungs. Closing her eyes, she smiled slightly.

' I'm sorry Genis.. I am... really..' Raine thought, she felt something touch her, she opened her eyes catching a glimpse of auburn hair, before she fell into a deep slumber, never to awaken...

Broken up,

Deep inside..

But you won't get to

See the tears I cry...

Behind These Hazel Eyes..

SagexGenis: Ha Ha you got re-jec-ted!

Raine: Y,Y that's not nice:: chases :

SagexGenis: AHHHHH:: runs away :

Kratos: ...

Presea: ...

Volt: ...

Sage: mya, xx mom's making the mistake and dragging me to go to the freakin' shopping place.. : twitch :

Kratos: n-n; ..

Presea: Sage hates shopping?

Sage: Yes. I. Do.

Raine: HA:: smacks her over the head with a Deck Brush :

Sage: xX : KOed :

Kratos: oo ... Judgement!

Everyone else:: KOed :

Kratos: o-o eh.. heh.. um.. Sage hopes you liked it..?