enjoy! sorry for spelling mistakes a friend mentioned to me that in the last chapter where i was meant to put 'sweety' i put sweaty' instead so sorry bout that guys i didn't notice XDD


"this isn't going to end well" Genis grumbled for the umpteenth time that day. He and Raine where making their way to the the Village gates, knowing Lloyd would be waiting impatiently for them.

"Genis you've said that already. I get it." Raine sighed rubbing her now bandaged arm. She felt disgusting with that... thing on it, and she felt even worse that they couldn't tell Lloyd not to go, that they couldn't properly explain to him what was wrong with Kratos, not that they knew for sure.

"I'm just making it clear, Raine. If something goes wrong don't blame me." Genis stretched as he walked lazily, there was no point arguing over the situation now, after Lloyd had left the school he and Raine had argued over taking Lloyd to see Kratos. He knew it was wrong. He knew Raine wasn't thinking Strait. He began to wander if that was another symptom of …. what ever it was.

He hoped he wasn't right, he hoped Raine just had something Planned, that it really was just a way to get to Kratos.

As they reached the entrance to the Village sure enough Lloyd was there impatiently tapping his foot with his arms folded over his chest. Genis noticed Colette was with him, Little Amelia at her side. "you guys are late" Lloyd said irritatedly, Genis sighed "you cant still be mad at us Lloyd, we're taking you to see him, you should be happy"

Colette giggled and stepped forward, her large baby bump clearly visible under her white dress. "don't worry Genis, Lloyd's just being Irritable today" she kissed her husband on his cheek, his frown instantly lifting to a content smile. "Lloyd; promise me you'll be nice to Genis and the Professor. they only wanted to help, and not course you any more stress than you already have"

Colette rubbed her inflated stomach and looked at Raine, who nodded in agreement.

"Colette's right Lloyd, we are sorry for trying to hide Kratos from you though." Lloyd huffed trying to stay angry but found it increasingly hard with his wife there. Giving up he sighed.

"fine. I-I'm sorry I got angry with you guys, I know you must have had a good enough reason not to tell me the truth" he started rubbing the back of his head, embarrassed. "so- ah are we all ready to go?" Raine and Genis both nodded,Colette held Lloyd's hand and made him look at her. "you be careful while your gone, I don't know what I'd do if you got hurt."

Lloyd smiled; kissing Colette soundly he pressed his head against hers hold her to him lovingly "as long as you promise that you wont have our baby before I get back." Colette giggled stepping back as Lloyd bend down to kiss her bump. The baby kicked in response "I still think its gonna be a boy" he he murmured against her stomach.

Lloyd moved onto his last farewell; picking Amelia up, he hugged her tightly "are you going to look after mummy while I'm gone?"

the girl puffed herself up to make herself look bigger and stronger "yep! Don' wrorry daddy!" Lloyd Laughed, he still couldn't decide who Amelia was more like him or Colette. "daddy?"

"yes sweety? Something wrong?" Amelia shifted in his arms looking for the right words "pappy Katos sick isn't he?" Lloyd nodded, Amelia held up he stuffed toy that Colette made her. It looked like Noishe with his tongue sticking out "for Pappy so he gets better fast. Noshy makes me better wen I feel icky. So he make pappy better too" all four adults laughed at the cute logic of the Child, Genis and Raine's laugh however was more nervous than happy. Lloyd took the toy from Amelia gratefully "and I'm sure Grandpa Kratos will love it too" he said smiling as he set Amelia down.

"Right we're off, don't worry I'll be home before you know it" Lloyd waved to his family as he Genis and Raine set off on their Rheairds.

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they arrived at the hospital quicker than expected, Lloyd speeding ahead on his Rheaird for most for the trip. As they entered the Hospital they where greeted by two nurses and a security guard , who towered over them and didn't utter a word one of the nurses however spoke up.

" Miss Sage, we told you before; you are not permitted to enter this building. You've coursed too much trouble since your last visit." Lloyd looked over at Raine and Genis, confused.

Raine ignored him "how have we coursed trouble if we haven't been here? All we did was visit Kratos."

the Nurse shook her Head "the Patient's behaviour has changed since you're visit; he is now completely unpredictable, and he's seriously injured two of our colleagues in as many days, the medication no longer has any effect on him" Raine and Genis both froze at that, glancing at one another. How could he be more unpredictable? How could be be even more dangerous than he already was? Raine uncontrollably rubbed her arm.

"Listen please we have to see him!" Raine and Genis turned to look at Lloyd who'd finally spoken up. "Kratos is my Dad I have to see him, I want to know if there's anyway I can help him" the Nurses Demeanour changed completely, and the security guard backed off.

"Ah, Mr Irving-Aurion I presume? We've been waiting for you"

"waiting for me?" Lloyd looked back at Raine who looked away. The nurse drew his attention back "oh yes. Dr Raian said your the only one who can Help the Patient. She wanted you to come here soon but-" she looked past him scowling "They had other Ideas"

Raine scoffed at the nurses unprofessional attitude towards her and her Brother; who was Glaring back at the woman.

The Nurse ignored him and continued "follow me Mr Irving-Aurion; you're fathers room is this way" she walked off, Lloyd hesitated; looking back at Raine and Genis before following.

The other Nurse stepped in front of the Sages and the Guard was back "I'm afraid you'll have to wait here"

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Lloyd felt awkward walking the corridors of the Hospital. There were no patients, and all the Doctors and Nurses looked at him funny when he passed them. He tried to brush it off as nothing, but it felt himself almost regretting his decision to come to the hospital. He looked around for Comfort. He found nothing. Where was Raine and Genis? He was sure they followed him in. he wanted to ask the nurse but she ignored him only turning to look at him to make sure he was keeping up with her brisk and almost eager pace.

Lloyd felt himself wanting to turn and run back. It was starting to feel like a horror story. The hospital was silent. Only their echoing footsteps rang in his ears.. The noise adding to his headache. Still he carried on until they turned to a door in a darker part of the Hospital.

"welcome Lloyd, we've been waiting for you" Lloyd jumped and darted around. The doctor stared at him from where she sat, her eyes where dark and tired, her skin was pail and drawn. He could tell she didn't sleep. Lloyd rubbed his temple frustratedly "can you tell me what the hells going on?" The Doctor tilted her head and got up. "your Father is Ill. No medicine we can offer him helps, he needs you." Lloyd looked around for the nurse, she had run back down the corridor. Almost like she was running away.

"Lloyd." Lloyd looked back at the doctor who was now at the door, ready to open it "ready. Your fathers been waiting for you" Lloyd stepped closer, In front of the door. He felt sick and had a cold sweat on the back of his neck. He felt like something bad would happen something the would change everything. Something like...

"what state is he in now?" the question escaped his lips "will he recognise me? or..." he couldn't finish. he wanted so desperately to follow the nurse, to run. Run! as fast as he can! Where had this dread in his stomach come from? Why was he so scared? What was wrong with Kratos? Why hadn't he asked Raine or Genis to explain? He knew, they had tried. Hadn't they? His head hurt so much.

"Kratos is fine. He got him dressed up for to day. We had a feeling you'd come here today." we. Before he could ask anything else. Before he could even think of what that meant the door opened. Almost by itself.

Lloyd took on last look down the corridor he remembered his daughters toy in his hand and gave it a squeeze before walking in the room slowly.

Collete. Amelia. Will I ever see you both again?