Here in the Morning Pt 2.
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Amazon Bunny- Kawaii! The previous chapter was just so sweet! ::hugs ToS posters::
Zelos- I'll say...::hugs Sheena:: We sure had a good time, didn't we?
Sheena- ::Dreamy smile:: yes...
Genis- .....You beat Mithos...AGAIN!
Amazon Bunny- Yup, sure did...Anyway, I don't own Tales of Symphonia, wish I did, don't, and I don't own BACK AT ONE, that belongs to Brian McKnight.
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It was twenty till midnight when the group found themselves back in Sheena's home. Ambling down the dirt path, Sheena still clung to Zelos' arm, humming merrily, and Lloyd was arm in arm with the blond-haired Chosen. Genis and Presea were chatting happily about the fireworks, closely watched by Regal, who still thought Genis was going to take off and run away. Raine and Kratos walked pretty silently. Kratos showed no affection whatsoever on his face, and Raine, walking swiftly, while looking down at her feet, a light line of blush on her pale skin and looking rather disappointed and unhappy with herself.
Sheena fumbled with the key to the gate. "We'll need to sort of divide our rooms a little, we only have two spare rooms," the gate unlocked and swung open. "We'll need one of you to sleep in the tatami room. It's sorta small, and..."
"I'll sleep in the tatami room," Regal offered.
Raine glanced sideways at Kratos. She wondered why he'd become so quiet ever since the bathhouse incident. Oh, but of course.
He didn't want to love anymore, did he?
She hardly heard what happened next. All she remembered was that Sheena had grabbed her hand and, laughing, dragged her down to her room. She remembered setting up two futons, and then Sheena's sharp voice jerked her back-
"Raine!" Sheena waved her hand in front of the mage's eyes. "Are you there?"
The silver-haired woman blinked. "Oh...sorry. I was just...thinking about something."
The ninja's eyes softened. "Kratos?" She asked quietly. Raine nodded ruefully. She laughed a little, even, when she sat down on her futon.
"It's strange, isn't it," Raine sighed. "That a man four thouand years old is still so thick when the situation calls for sensuality and love." She laughed. "Childish, even." The woman dropped her gaze to the floor. "I wish he'd get more sense in that subject. Even Genis seems to know more about following his heart than he does."
"I don't know," Sheena smirked. "Even a master of flirting like Zelos can get thick when it comes to real love."
The conversation came to an abrupt stop when there was a light tapping on the door.
The color faded from Sheena's face. "Dear God," she whispered. She flushed angrily. "Zelos, you were eavesdropping, weren't you?!" The door slid open and a pink-haired Chosen walked in as nothing had happened.
"What's up, my fair ladies?" He said in his carefree manner. Zelos set his eyes on Sheena. "Hey, can I talk to you for a minute?" Without waiting for a response, he siezed the girl's hand and dragged her out of the room, leaving Raine alone.
After several minutes, it became clear Sheena wasn't going to return anytime soon. So, the silver-haired lady snuck out of the room and stopped short from one of the guest rooms. When she passed by Lloyd and Genis' room, she noted that they both were conviniently gone. Taking a deep breath, she knocked timidly on the last door.
It's undeniable
That we should be together
it's unbelievable
how I said to say
that I'd fall never
the basis is need to know
just how I feel
then let me show you now
that I'm for real
if all things in time
time will reveal
"Raine," came Kratos' voice through the ricepaper door. So he knew she was there. But of course, if the hallway was pretty dark and your room was lit with a dim candle, you could easily tell through the paper who's outline it was. He stood up from his futon and slid the door open.
The half-elf looked at him with pleading eyes. "Please, can I talk to you?" She asked, a hint of desperation in her voice. The mercenary nodded and stepped out of the doorway, letting her in.
One
you're like a dream come true
Two
just wanna be with you
three
girl it's plain to see
that you're the only one for me
and four
repeat steps one thru three
five
make you fall in love with me
if ever I believe my work is done
then I'll start back at one
"Kratos," Raine began, sitting down next to him. "I...I want to know why else you don't want to love anymore. Why don't you want to feel the happiness when someone holds your hand, or the happiness when someone tells you that they love you?"
"Whenever I love another, they always wind up getting hurt or killed. I drag them into business they shouldn't be involved in." Kratos said simply. He tried to control himself from looking at where the yukata crossed her chest. Or from looking down it. "So I won't love." He looked straight into her eyes.
She frowned and stood up. "I see. I see how it is! You're a spineless coward who can't take chances, aren't you? I was a fool after all." Raine was incredibly angry. Her words sunk deep into him.
A spineless coward who can't take chances.
Of course! It was so true...He never looked at it that way, or cared to. But...
It's so incredible
The way things work themselves out
And all emotional
Once you know what it's all about, hey
and undesirable
For us to be apart
I never would have made it very far
Cause you know you've got the keys to
my heart
Instinctively, he grabbed her hand. "Don't...go." he said softly. "Stay with me." His heart rate quickened, throbbing painfully within his ribcage. He was sure Regal could hear it, thumping loudly, and he was halfway across the building.
Raine pulled her hand back. "Why?" She asked. "If you can't love, then why should I wait meaninglessly for you? I mean, if I knew you wouldn't love me back-" She stopped. "There's no point in living without love! Can't you just realize that I don't care if I die loving you, I'd rather die knowing you love me than without?"
Kratos bowed his head. "I...love you too. I've always loved you." He said softly. The half-elf's eyes widened. What happened to the pledge he made about not loving?...She hadn't thought over what to say when he said that. Especially after what he had told her in the Ice Temple. What's a girl to do? Her breath caught in her chest, she felt her knees weakening.
"But...but..." She stammered.
One
You're like a dream come true
Two
just wanna be with you
Three
Girl, its plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four
repeat steps one thru three
five
make you fall in love with me
if I believe my work is done
then Ill start back at one
Raine sunk to the woven mat flooring. "I'm...not leaving." She decided. "I'm going to stay with you forever. Even if it means I'll risk my life."
"That's good to hear." The Seraphim dried her tears. Without thinking, he leaned over and placed a light kiss on her lips. At first, he let the feeling mull over him, and then-
He shifted his position and placed her gently on his futon, but never breaking contact. He controlled his hands not to linger anywhere but at her waist, and braced himself so that he wouldn't crush the teacher with his wieght. He broke apart, both panting heavily, blush lining both their faces. Her eyes were longing, and he knew that she...
Kratos stared straight into her clear blue eyes. Smirking, he said softly into her hair, "I'll be here in the morning."
And then the candles went out.
Say farewell to the dark of night
I see the coming of the sun
I feel like a little child
Whose life has just begun
You came and breathed new life
into this lonely heart of mine
You threw out the lifeline
Just in the nick of time
Kratos rolled over. Raine looked so peaceful, so happy. He smiled and tucked the blanket in more around her. It looked like she was dreaming some good dreams. The angel didn't tire of looking at her face. She was like a masterpiece, all perfect in every little way. The professor sighed softly, turned over, and with one hand, gently grasped the Seraphim's shirt. She let out another soft, contented sigh.
Kratos wrapped one arm protectively around her slender waist. No words could express how he felt at that moment, happy, like a big balloon swelling inside of him...so happy it hurt. And at peace with himself. It had been such a long time since he had felt that kind of feeling. Just as the sun began to rise, and light began to stream in through the window, the angel finally, was consumed by sleep.
One
Youre like a dream come true
Two
Just wanna be with you
Three
Girl, it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four
Repeat steps one thru three
Five
Make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I'll start back at one.
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Kitten Kisses- Wow, 3 reviews at once! ::drools over reviews:: Yes, I guess the part when Raine cut herself was a bit too rushed in. I'm sorry about that, but from lack of expirence...::holds wrists protectively:: I wasn't able to get the details right. FORGIVE ME! lol The bathhouse part was cute, especially the part with Kratos in it. XD Don't worry about unique cat names, I used to have a pet mouse named "Browny" and "Sugarcube". As for cats, I have three, with quite odd names...
Kazaana the Furyou Houshi- lol! Cute review. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and make another review just as cute! ::squeals over review:: CUTE!!
Lil-Sun-Rie- Yes, exaggerated plots and overly dramatic situations...I love those type of stories, the ones that you want to happen, but they never end up happening because its so crazy and wild, etc...Anyways, I hope this chapter was more non-farfetched and stuff...I tried really hard to make this more possible.
Green Magi- heh heh heh. I like Genis, he's a cute kid anyway, so that's why I like electrocuting him, etc, blah. But I think you're right- Genis isn't as low as Zelos. But I thought it'd fit more into the plot, because you all know he likes Presea...lol And I'll try not to make fun of him as much, I'll turn the fun onto Zelos...MUWAHAHAHA! Final Fantasy? O.o Dunno...I've never played that game, I want to, though. It looks awesome. ::shrugs:: I didn't want to make Kratos die from mana overuse, that'd make the story end too fast. And besides...We wanted a happy ending, right? Hollywood endings rock!
None- Uhm...yeah, I guess everybody deserved a slap in the face for peeping...XP But I guess they were just having to much...fun and...sorry, impossible theory there, but yes...sorry...Thanks for giving me the pointers, though, I needed em!
Willow-189- I totally agree! Kratos can seem...thickheaded...sometimes in my story. But that's what makes it more interesting, right? ::silence:: O.o...lol
Hamano Ayumi- lol hilarious review! Me love me love! ::reads your review over again:: HAHAHA! ::rofl:: I hoped you liked this chapter!
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Amazon Bunny- This is NOT the last chapter, folks...
Zelos- Hey, what happened to Sheena and me? Where'd we go to?
Sheena- ::blush:: M-m-maybe w-we were um...um...ya know...::blush:: I-I-I hope s-s-she put u-u-us in th-that situation...
Zelos- Ohhhhhh....::devilish smirk::
Amazon Bunny- HENTAI! ::slap::
Zelos- Ow....x . x
Genis- ::tugs at collar:: Get this thing offa me!
Amazon Bunny- ::pushes green button:: You're free to romp today, Genis. I'm feeling generous today.
Genis- YAY! XD
Amazon Bunny- Review, flames welcome, just don't make me feel really bad...