A/N: Good, I am really glad that pretty much everyone liked the first chapter. Regal's, however, will probably be the easiest out of everyone's. Also, I want to thank all of the people who reviewed. And I hope that you like this chapter as much as the last.
What is this emotion? What is it that seeing them together makes me feel? Is it…confusion? Yes, it is confusion. Confusion at not knowing how I should be reacting to this sudden new development. Should I be happy for Lloyd and Sheena as I observe them sleeping in each other's arms? Or should I be angry at the pain that has been caused to Collette? All I can say is that I have been too long without my emotions, and that this is bothersome.
My sleep, as of late, has been restless. I find that my mind is far too active to rest peacefully. I also know what is causing lack of sleep. It is my inability to understand what I feel. Over the course of the last few days, since we saw Lloyd and Sheena together for the first time, my mind has been in turmoil trying to discern what my heart feels. Perhaps I should speak to someone about this? Perhaps Regal could help me understand. After all, he has had experience with these matters before. Or maybe I should speak with Genis. Yes, that is what I will do. Genis can help me understand.
Disappointment, I now must add that to my ever-growing emotions. Genis was unable to help me find the answers that I seek. But, maybe I went to him expecting too much. With all his intellectual knowledge, I sometimes forget that he is still just a child and is not experienced enough in matters such as these. However, while talking with him, I discovered that I am not alone in how I feel. Genis is also faced with conflicting emotions. That knowledge should bring me some form of comfort, yet it does not. I find that I now feel a nearly insuppressible urge to comfort him, and help him. And this only confuses me more.
It is now a new day, not just for me, but for the world. It is the first day since the defeat of Mithos, and I have come to understand what I feel through the help of my friends. I have also been informed by Sheena that I am developing feelings for Genis. That thought worries me, for Genis will live long after I am no longer of this world. That brings a great pain to my heart. I do not wish for him to have to have to endure that loss. So what should I do? Perhaps Kratos would be willing to teach me how to slow my aging. Yes, that is what I will do. I am sure that he will understand, because I finally have.
A/N: Well, that certainly didn't end up the way I expected it. Oh, btw, in case you are wondering I have no intention of keeping each character's reactions limited to Zelos' Manor. I find that if I did that it would become repetitive. Nor do I have any set plan for each character, barring what I believe their basic reaction would be. Everything else, I am just writing as I write.
As for Presea's reaction, someone left me a review saying that she just wouldn't care. As you can see, I do not believe that to be the case. Though she may be outwardly stoic, she is regaining her former self. And I truly hope that I portrayed the confusion that would bring at least decently well. Personally, I think that this chapter may end up being one of my favorites. Also, you can expect Genis' chapter to be a companion to this one. Hope you don't mind that. Anyway, I should have the next chapter out either later today or early tomorrow. So until then, please R&R. Thanks.