"They just don't understand..." Syujinkou thought outloud. *So what if Eilie ran crying? Why should I care?* The young leader felt a twinge of guilt, but it began to fade away as his thoughts went back the oringinal problem. He sighed.

The more Syujinkou thought, the harder the rain hit the glass. Everything outside was a huge blur through the clear drops of the sky. "Why the weather have to match my mood?" Syujinkou questioned outloud. "Maybe you should change your mood then. I mean if you don't like the weather and the way you feel to similar." a male came from behind. Syujinkou spun around only to come face to face with Shu.

"What do you want?" the leader questioned bitterly. Shu sat beside the frustrated boy and stared out the window for a while. " Nanami came to me a couple hours ago, complaining about something that had been bothering you. Then I saw Eilie run by crying her eyes out." Shu replied. Syujinkou glared at the stratigist. "I've come to help you solve your problem." Shu stated, finally turning to look at Syujinkou. "I don't need help." the leader stated flatly. "Oh really?" Shu raised an eyebrow. He recieved silence for an answer."What's been bothering you?" Shu questioned. "I quit." Syujinkou said quietly. "You quit? Quit what?" Shu asked, confused. "I'm no longer the leader of the Illusion Army." Syujinkou answered. "You could just leave all those people behind." Shu said mostly to himself. Syujinkou looked up at the older male in shock. "You just wouldn't be able to forgive yourself." the stratigist continued. "Go away." Syujinkou commanded. Shu stood and obediently left the room. "Just think about what would happen if you left the Illusion Army. How would they feel? And more importantly, how would you feel?" Shu asked, walking out of the door.

*Would I be able to forgive myself? And what would Nanami do? She would be blamed. She's the one who had always wanted me to leave and go live someplace else. What about everyone else? Eilie, Rina, Bolgan, and everyone. How would they feel? ...Then again, why should I care? None of them do....right? Would they miss me if I left? Would I be doing the right thing? How would I feel if I left?* Syujinkou asked himself these questions over and over.Finally he stood and left his room.

"Nanami!" a voice called from behind her. She turned and saw her younger brother running toward her. "Syujinkou?!" she questioned. He stopped in front of her and hugged her tightly, "I love you." The older girl wrapped her arms around her sibling, "Don't ever let yourself get in that situation again, okay?" "I'm never going to be that way again!" he answered happily. He then let her go and ran off.

"I can't help you if you don't tell me what's wrong!" Rina shouted. Bolgan sat next to Eilie, who was still in tears. "Eilie!!" yelled a familar voice. The three humans turned around to see Syujinkou running toward them, grinning. He began to walk as he came closer to them. "Eilie, I'm so sorry for the way I acted before." the young male started. Eilie stopped srying, letting the tears dry on her face. "I'll never do it again...I promise." he ended. Eilie smiled and nodded. Syujnikou's grin widened as he began to run toward the castle entrance and exit.*Now for a little thinking time alone...where no one will find me....*