Me: This is the sequel of "The Man Behind the Mask" if you haven't read it please read it or you'll be confused in this one, anyways like I said in the other story I do not own any of the Tales of The Abyss characters or anything else I just own Kairi, Shion and Selena The Siren. Oh and be warn this chapter has foul language (mostly from Shion's mouth xD) just remember if you want to read this sequel? read the first part "The Man Behind The Mask", anyways enjoy~

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Anise's Adventure: Chapter 1

Anise POV

A lot of people seem to think I'm too immature to be the Fon Master, and while they're probably right, I don't really care. I'm not about to miss out on any life experiences just because I'm the Fon Master. I'm still a sixteen year old girl! And it's not like I'm forgetting what my responsibilities are. Besides, these people should be grateful! If not for me (and my friends) they'd all be replaced by replicas!
Anyway… I guess you all came here to read a story. But first I think I should sum up a few things that have happened recently.
First: We defeated Van. But I guess you already knew that. Or you know… You would be a replica right now, and you wouldn't even be reading this story.
Second: I became the Fon Master after a hard three years of training.
Third: Luke came back, and shortly afterward he proposed to Tear. Oh, and Guy and Noelle are dating. (Finally.)
Fourth: Kairi came back too, and now she and Sync are dating. And during the party we had to celebrate Luke and Tear's engagement, I made Sync and Kairi my Fon Master Guardians.
And Fifth: The Colonel gave me a pass to the Keterburg spa, so I get to go there whenever I want! (Okay, so that one wasn't very important, but I'm excited about it so I thought I'd throw it in there.)
And I think that pretty much sums it up… So without further ado, enjoy Anise's Adventure!

After the party for Luke and Tear's engagement, Kairi, Sync and I boarded the Albiore. We had plans to go to St. Binah to pick up a little girl named Alicia that Kairi knew, although it had been three years, so she probably wasn't so little anymore. Guy went with us because he wanted to be with Noelle, which was sweet.
I just wished some handsome guy would do that for me someday. Oh well, I was the new Fon Master, that's all I needed to think about. Well, that and getting Shion out of her stupid room in Emperor Peony's palace! I knew she loved Asch, but it wasn't healthy for her to stay locked up in her room like that… The whole situation was heartbreaking really. I knew the Colonel was worried for his sister just as much as everyone else, even though he didn't show it around us.
Noelle landed the Albiore on the ground close to Grand Chokmah, and we left, waving goodbye to Noelle and Guy.

Alicia was holding both Kairi's and Sync's hands as we walked. I was behind them, a little jealous of them being like a big happy family. I never really got the chance to feel like that with Mama and Papa because of Mohs putting me into military training because of Papa's debt.
Speaking of my employment in the Oracle Knights, I was no longer wearing that Fon Master Guardian robe. I still wore a light pink dress like my old one, and I no longer had those pigtails, so my hair was down all the time, reaching to my mid-back.
After a few minutes of walking, we finally got to Emperor Peony's palace. We entered the audience hall to see Peony sitting in his throne talking to the Colonel.

"Colonel!" I ran past the three of them, ignoring their surprised faces. I smiled when I stopped in front of Jade, who had an amused look on his face, "I didn't know you were coming here! Oh, hi Emperor Peony!" I peeked around Jade and waved at Peony, who nodded at me.

"To what do I owe this visit from the new Fon Master?"

"Oh, Kairi wanted to see how Shion is."

Peony looked confused about what I said.

"...Anise, His Majesty doesn't know about Kairi being alive just yet, as I was just getting to inform him of that fact," Jade push his glasses up his nose, and I gasped, realizing what I had just done.

"O-oh! Um..." I stuttered, not knowing what to say. Before I could think of anything, Kairi, Alicia, and Sync approached us.

"Why in the Yulia's name did you just take off like that, Anise? It's like you saw a chest full of Gald or something," I puffed my cheeks out, glaring at Sync for his comment. I was not obsessed with money anymore, I no longer had a reason to be.

"Be nice to her, Sync, she's just happy to see the Colonel and Peony, that's all."

"Kairi!" I watched as Peony left his throne and hugged Kairi, who was smiling nervously.

"It's...nice to see you, Emperor Peony," Peony stopped hugging Kairi and held her at arms length.

"Luke and the others told me that you were actually Selena's replica, but I think of you as my other sister. Where is Selena, anyway?"

Everyone looked at him sadly.

"...Selena, it's actually a little hard to explain... But you see me alive, right?"

"Yes, but what are you getting at?"

"Selena sacrificed herself to bring me back. She told me to tell you that she's sorry she couldn't stay here. I'm sorry, even though I'm alive I still cause grief to others."

Alicia and I ran over to Kairi's side and hugged her.

"Don't say that! Selena didn't sacrifice her life so you could feel guilty!"

"Anise?" Kairi had a blank look on her face, and then it changed into a smile. She hugged me and Alicia, who was giggling happily, and I just grinned, knowing I was the one who stopped her from saying anymore stupid things.

"So how's Shion, Emperor Peony? Has she come out of her room yet?" I asked.

Peony shook his head with a frown, "No, I'm afraid not, Anise… I wish she would come out."

From the corner of my eye I saw Jade leave the audience hall. I shrugged, knowing Kairi, Sync, and Alicia were talking with Peony. I thought I would follow Jade, so I snuck away quietly, surprised I had managed to get away without them noticing. I just needed to find where Jade went.

I walked up the stairs to the second floor and heard something breaking. When I got to the room Shion was staying in, I opened the door to reveal Jade dragging a really pissed off looking Shion.

"...Um, Colonel?"

"Ah, just in time, Anise. I require some help bringing this package to Peony, could you help me?" I groaned slightly at what Jade said

"Uh...Okay?" I walked over to Shion's legs and picked them up, Jade was holding up her arms.

"Anise! Why are you helping my brother?"

"Sorry, Shion, but I can't say no to the Colonel. Anyways there's someone here that wants to see you, you stubborn idiot."

"Idiot? Idiot? I'll show you 'idiot', Anise! When I get down from here I'll smack you!"

"...Hey, Colonel, can I borrow some rope please?"

Shion looked from me to Jade, shock on her face, "Wait!"

"Why yes, you can, Anise."

Jade and I carried the tied up Shion, who was glaring at me because she was facing me since I was carrying her legs, to the Throne room, where Kairi, Sync, and Peony were still talking. When we entered the room they looked at us, confused. Then they saw Shion all tied up and their expressions turned into ones of shock.

"Umm... Anise, Jade, why is Shion all tied up?" Kairi asked us.

"Shion was being stubborn, so I asked the Colonel for rope and this happened. I had to cover her mouth up because she was being loud."

All everyone heard was an angry muffled noise coming from Shion, who was glaring at me heatedly. I smiled nervously and set Shion's tied legs on the ground, reaching my hand up to tape on her mouth.

"This is going to hurt, Shion," she looked at me, wide-eyed, shaking her head and making her hair swish around her face, "Heh sorry Shion."

I ripped the tape off her mouth, and she screamed in response.

"Anise, you bitch! That fucking hurt!"

"Now, now, Shion, language. You should watch that dirty mouth of yours."

She turned her glare to Jade, "Shut it, Jade! You're worse than Anise! You're the one who started to drag me out my room by force, you jerk!"

I giggled, clapping my hands together gaining everyone's attention.

"Since Shion is here. By the way, Shion, look who's back!" I turned her head to face Kairi, who waved her fingers at her.

"Kairi?" she asked, shocked, "Anise, untie me please." she calmly asked me.

"Well, since you asked so nicely…" I untied her and promptly received a bonk on my head once she was free, "Ow! hey that's mean Shion." I whined, rubbing my head.

"That's what you get for helping in my brother's crimes!"

"Now, Shion, Anise and Jade only did that to help you get out of that stuffy room for once," Kairi lectured, putting her hands on her hips. I smiled, happy to see Shion finally out of her room.

And I knew for a fact that this new adventure of mine was going to be a good one.

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Me: it seems Anise's own adventure is starting soon! what will be in store for her, Kairi and Sync? thats for you to find out on the next chapter of Anise's Adventure! Sorry for the short chapter, I'm going to make this story longer then "The Man Behind The Mask" so no worries for short stories this time. And I want to thank all the people who review on "The Man Behind The Mask" thank you and I hope you all will enjoy this sequel as much as I do working on it.

Anise: Don't forget to review! and if you have any ideas that you want to see further on in this story please tell Springflowerangel in pm or review 'kay? hope you people enjoy the first chapter of my Adventure~

Me: Hey!...whatever what Anise said...trying to steal my line -pouts-