------Start Marie's chapter was so wonderful! She's a great writer! Well here's my first attempt at a fic and I'm so happy Marie wanted to do this with me! She actually had the idea! Review when you're done please! ^_^! I unfortunately don't own Megami Kouhosei or any of its characters legally. I did though steal Rioroute for a while because I love him so much. I'll give him back eventually though ^^. ---- Chapter two: It ain't nothin butta G thang. Gareas rolled his eyes at Rioroute and walked out of Leena's room. He turned to walk down the hall, his destination clearly unknown. He felt Rio's eyes watching him when he turned to leave, and wondered why Rio hadn't done his usual jump on Gareas and attempt to beat him up routine. Gareas turned left down another pathway so as to get away from odd feeling Rioroute's gaze was giving him, he suspected that Rio was just trying to mess with him. His antics usually didn't faze Gareas, but today it was different and the stare made him surprisingly uncomfortable.

Gareas hadn't felt himself lately; ever since the death of Ernest he had changed a lot, and even Leena had taken to worrying about him. So he felt the need to be alone and away from all the concerning repairers and pilots. He strolled down an empty metal hallway, his shoes making an odd but pleasant sound when they hit the cold steel floor. Maybe he hadn't quite gotten over Ernest, or maybe Ernest's death had taught him something. Whatever it was he didn't understand it, and almost wished he could blow things off with his mean nature as he once had just a week before. He really wanted to yell or scream profanities, but he didn't seem to have the will.

He wondered about it for a little while, but stopped when he felt a slight headache coming on. He had recently been getting migraines; he used to get headaches before because of his EX. But now they just came from stress and fear. Gareas was not the kind to fear, but now he did. He had experienced his best friend's death, and it took away part of his sole and his heart. He never wanted it to happen again, but it was now a constant thought, which crossed his mind more than once in a 24-hour period of time.

He turned another corner and found himself looking down the long walkway where the goddesses rested after their battles. The hanger was quiet and peaceful, so Gareas headed down the walkway stopping to look at Ernn Laities. He gritted his teeth, the long time habit that sometimes came unnoticed, was a sign of anger. His headache grew stronger; he had a great dislike for Teela Zain Elms known in battle as "first". When he thought of her it was hard to control his anger, and even though he had calmed down a bit there were times he wished he could use her as a punching bag of some sort. He still believed Ernest's death was partly her fault, and when he died she showed no hint of sympathy or sorrow.

He turned and walked again fearing his anger might get the better of him. He looked at the railing in front of the new Renehgeid Klien, there was a medium sized section in which the metal was twisted and bent. It was from the week before, yet it had not yet been fixed nor had anyone attempted to fix it. The twisted metal was a small reminder of the worst day in Gareas' so called life, and it was also a proof of his uncontrolled anger.

He looked at the green goddess who was now piloted by Ernest's younger brother Erts. They both have such caring hearts, unlike the rest of humankind. They're always there for the people they love, which is more than I can say for myself.

He said quietly to the once named Luhma Klien. He gripped the bent bar of steel and the scene flashed in his mind once more. He wished that this had never happened, or at least that the death could have been his. Ernest never deserved to die, and he didn't understand why someone so perfect and kind would give his life for someone with such a cold heart and mean nature. His jaw once again tightened, but it all went unnoticed, because anger and hate came naturally to Gareas Elidd.

He suddenly turned around feeling the presence of another being. His eyes met those of Rioroute Vilgyna, they made him think of a desert, and though he had never seen one he pictured it like looking into Rio's eyes. He frowned as Rio gave him one of his best grins.

"Whatcha doin Gareas?" Rio said not faltered a bit by the unwelcome frown that Gareas was giving him. Looking at the Goddesses baka! What does it look like!? Gareas was obviously not in the mood to mess with Rio, but of course Rioroute didn't care, one of his hobbies, besides eating was messing with Garu.

He seemed to enjoy it, and maybe even thrive off of it. It was part of their everyday routine. So Rio responded as if Garu had said something around the lines of Oh I'm looking at the goddesses and what are you doing buddy? "That's nice Garu-san! I like to comedown and check on Agui sometimes. Or I just come here to think."

Gareas responded to Rio with an air of arrogance. "You actually think?!" Hmm could have fooled me Rio. Rioroute's face went blank this time. And Gareas wondered if he had really hurt Rio with his response. Because usually at about this point in the conversation Rio would have tried punching him or doing something playful just to get back at Gareas.

There was a small but awkward silence, finally Gareas spoke up "Listen Rio um I was getting ready to go to the cafeteria and get lunch. You can join me if you want." Of course Gareas said this all in as nasty voice, as he could come up with so as not to make Rio think they were "friends".

He ran the thought through his head several times that he actually hoped Rio would turn down his oh-so-wonderful offer, but somewhere underneath Gareas' exterior feelings he wanted Rio's company, though he may not ever admit it to anyone aloud. So as anyone who's anyone knows Rioroute would never turn down an invitation to the cafeteria.

"REALLY?!" Rio said once more, he looked at Gareas a little skeptically but then smiled. Gareas sighed, he guessed he didn't mind Rio's company so much, after all he needed some cheering up, and if there was anyone who could do it Rio was the guy.

Gareas turned in the direction of the cafeteria and started walking. Rio ran up and walked by his side, his face once again filled with that happy- go-lucky smile. Gareas looked at him and wondered if Rio was truly a happy person, and if he was Gareas envied him. For he knew that he would never be truly happy, at least he thought he knew.

+++ ^_^ So what did you think. I know there's not very much love on Gareas side yet, but there will be just give the guy a chance. Gareas is OOC sometimes, but once again I'm new at this.

Rio muse: Your chapter is kinda long, and you made Gareas hate me!! ::sob::

No he doesn't! ::hugs Rio::

Rio: You're right, how could anyone resist ME?! So you wanna go get something to eat? I'm REALLY hungry!

Sure I'm hungry too, and I'm sick of writing. I wrote this chapter twice, but I wanted to make Garu not so into Rio, kind of a hard to get thing.

Rio: hungry.

I know.

Rio: Steak?!

Okay, anyways please review constructive criticism is welcomed! Marie's new chapter should be up soon seeing as she comes up with her ideas much faster than I do ^^. So you'll have to wait a while for the fourth chapter or the second 'G' chapter. ~Silfee

P.S. If there's any grammar errors sorry. I just got sick of looking at my fic; it took me like an hour and a half to write this thing. And since it's my second time to write this one I'm kind of tired of this chapter. So I spell checked it and that's it. I only read it over once ^^;;! Enjoy! ----End