DISCLAIMER: I do not own Legend of Dragoon or any of its characters. I do however own the made up characters. Don't sue, I'm broke. This disclaimer applies to all chapters.

Ok, this story's main character is named Rave. And for the geniuses out there, yes that is also my name. Anyone who has a problem with that can just leave cuz I really don't wanna read and reviews complaining about it. OK!?

Chapter 1: Barrier

A young boy with platinum colored hair glared across the forest. A shimmer showed where his world ended and the world of the unknown began. He heard a noise. He turned just as a young girl with long black hair tumbled out of the bush. She whimpered in pain and shakily stood up. "What are you doing here?" the boy asked coldly.

The girl looked up at him with dark violet eyes. "I came to see what you were up to," she said softly.

The boy rolled his eyes. "I'm not allowed to walk anymore?" he asked.

"Well….you can…but…you're so close to the barrier. The elders will banish you if you accidentally cross over," she said.

"Those old fools? They're cowards. Anyway, if I cross over, it won't be on accident," the boy said.

The girl gasped and looked at him in shock. "Don't look so surprised!" the boy said, "We are stronger than those foolish humans! Yet they expect us to hide out in this forest like cowards. It's shameful! We hide from inferior beings!"

The girl looked down with teary eyes. "So…you hate me…as well?" she asked meekly.

The boy jumped. He spun to the girl and said, "That's…that's not what I meant and you know it! I meant…I mean…you are the one and only exception to my rule on humans. Besides, you're only half human. Your Wingly half more than makes up for your human half's weakness."

The girl smiled up at him mischievously. She flicked his nose and said, "You're blushing."

"N-no I'm not!" he said touching his face.

"But you had to check," the girl said grinning, "So you thought you were. Why would you? Are you embarrassed?"

The boy growled in frustration. "How old are you again?" he asked, "Because you sure do like tricking people."

The girl laughed and straightened proudly. "I'm five years old," she said proudly.

"You don't act like it," the boy muttered.

"Alright Mr. Grumpy, how old are you?" the girl asked crossing her arms.

"Seven," the boy said.

The girl giggled and said, "You don't act like it. You act like an old man!"

She stooped over and squinted up at him. She made like she was using a cane as she hobbled around. "These young whipper-snappers are far too loud these days!" she said in a funny voice, "Running around talking about humans and all that nonsense! What they need is a good spanking!"

She giggled and stood up straight. The boy reached over and ruffled her hair. "Whatever girly," he said.

"Hey," the girl cried, "No fair!"

She pouted at him. He glanced over at her and smirked. "What are you kids doing out here!?" a voice shouted.

The girl 'eeped' and grabbed the boys arm. He put her behind him. A muscular Wingly stepped out of the bushes. "I asked you a question!" he snapped.

"It's none of your business what we're doing out here," the boy hissed, "So what do you think your doing out here Jero? Why are you sneaking around in the bushes?"

"I'm an adult!" Jero snapped, "I don't have to answer to a kid! I could always tell the elders I saw you two outside of the barrier."

He reached out and grabbed the boy by his hair. "You're coming with me boy. They will love to kick you out," Jero said smirking evilly.

"No!" the girl cried, "Leave him alone!"

Her wings burst out as she lunged towards him. He smirked and backhanded her out of the air. She cried out in pain as her head collided with the trunk of a tree. She fell to the ground in a crumpled heap. Jero laughed and said, "Oops. I thought you were a little fly."

The boy elbowed him in his stomach. Jero released him with a grunt of pain. The boy hurried to the girl's side. She was unconscious. Jero recovered and drew a sword. "I don't think anyone will miss two little orphan brats," he growled.

The boy scooped the girl up into his arms and glared at him. Jero brought his sword down towards the children. The boy threw himself backwards. He tumbled down the hill never releasing his grip on the girl in his arms. When they finally stopped, he checked the girl for injuries. They were a little scratched up, and a nasty bump was forming on the girl's head from impact with the tree, but they were alive. He turned his glare up towards the man. But his eyes widened. He was staring at a stone cliff. When he focused, he could just see the shimmer of magic. The girl groaned. "Owie…" she said quietly.

The boy sighed in relief. She blinked up at him. "Are you alright?" he asked.

She nodded. "Where are we?" she asked.

"We…we fell through the barrier. We're in…the human world," the boy said.

"Oh," she said, though her eyes clouded in confusion.

"The elders won't let us return. Jero will tell them a lie, I just know it," the boy said glaring at the barrier.

The girl blinked and tried to sit up. "Don't move," the boy said, "You might have an injury I can't see."

The girl nodded and snuggled into his arms. She closed her eyes and said, "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure," the boy said as he curled up with her, ready to fall asleep.

"Who are you? I don't know if I've ever met you before," she said sleepily.

That sure woke him up. He stared at her in horror. "I-I'm your friend. We've been friends for years," he said.

"But…I can't remember…I'm scared…" she said falling asleep.

The boy tightened his arms around her. "Don't be scared," he said, "I'm Lloyd, and I'll watch over you."

So….that's the first chapter. Whatcha think? Review please! I'll update soon!