A/N: Introduction number two! 3 I LOVE Xenosaga so I need a quick thing to be answered someday. My question is, do the Gnosis like…aside from the fact their not in the "Xenosaga" dimension. Do they bleed? Or interact with each other? If they don't then heh MAJOR AU. Gnosis play a HUGE role in this story 3

Disclaimer: Don't own Xenosaga II or I or anything related to Xeno ;;

Note: I can't STAND not capitalizing Chaos's name. It's just…so easily mixed up with the actually word X-x gomen…

"Mace" Talking, 'Sword' Thoughts, 'Shield' emphasizing (sometimes), Telepathic between two figures. (Jin and ? ), Jingle bells… Memory.

Introduction II

"Eternity"

Shion sat on the floor as she covered her mouth, tears slowly streaming down her face as she desperately tried to stop. Honestly why was she sad about her brother leaving? Isn't that what she wanted in the first place? To finally see the same man who had failed to do the brotherly role that he was committed to do since birth. 'Yet I feel so awful… I don't really want that! I just…it won't…'

"NII-SAN!" She called out, the hands moving from the mouth to the floor as she bowed her head, the tears settling on the floor. Moistening it with the salty droplets flowing freely. "Don't leave…you…just like….twelve years ago…." Brown bangs fell forward, shielding her face from view, regretting her actions more than ever.

Behind her, Jr and Momo stood in silence, having seen the two bicker at each other. In all truths it wasn't uncommon to see them yell a little. But never was it Jin yelling. It usually remained in Shion's ball court, calling the swift shots which Jin would reflect back. And that would be it. But something…was different. "Shion!" Jr glanced wordlessly to Momo as the young realian ran forward. Concern shining in those large yellow eyes as she knelt down beside the twenty two year old.

"Shion! Are you alright? Jr, go get some help!" The red head nodded and ran in the same direction they had come. Instantly going to seek the one person he knew had the guts to withstand everything. From screaming, to painful memories, to even the hard earned respect and un folding of dark pasts.

Chaos.

Yet when he rounded the corner he miscalculated on how much ruckus the two Uzuki's had created and ran right into the person he was seeking. Among many more as he was held upright from falling backwards at the collision. "Jr? What's up? I heard yelling so I came to investigate. What happened?" The tone was ever so soft as the blue eyes skimmed over the short U.R.T.V to land on the woman sobbing pitifully on the floor.

"What happened…?"

"Jin and Shion had a fight…again. And. I don't know…"

"Ziggy can you help me? We got to get her to a bed. Hopefully she'll calm down…" Chaos glanced beside him as the cyborg nodded mutely. Although he still continued to hide his emotions, it was clear even for the blinder people that Ziggy was worried. Seeing the pitiful state of a usually strong and cheerful woman made everyone on edge. Yet…

Where was the cause…?

Jin was silent as he hurried back to his room. The footsteps from his sandals made hardly any noise as he by passed everyone and everything. He couldn't believe that his sister would have the gale to hit him! Not only that but he finally snapped back too, shoving his own sister. But what hurt him most was the simple distrust that was between them, existing as a terrible reality. 'She'll never accept at this rate…Sometimes I wonder the benefits of trying' he mused coming to a slow stop, a familiar door coming into eyesight.

/Oh-hoh. Allowing anger to get the better of you. You know how that is with you my little rabbit/ A voice crooned /I don't expect any more little slips ups. If I didn't stop you…the neck of that lovely woman would have surely snapped…by your own hands! You should be thankful…you heartless bunny/ the longhaired man stopped abruptly in the doorway, eyes lowering at the comments directed at him. Sad thing was…

It was all true. /Give me a break. I've managed to suppress it. I don't get mad often. YOU on the other hand… it's debatable. And no, there's no need to come get me…/ He sighed sliding in the key card to his private room. Stepping inside with guilty look as he slowly crossed to the other side, picking off little objects as he 'chatted' to the other being. /I'll be joining quickly…a bit sooner than expected. Tell him I'm coming. Schedule an appointment if you can./

/What do I look like, you're servant? Hah. You baka. Even your own sister doesn't want you. Does that mean I get you all to myself? How delightful!/

/…/

Jin was disturbed by the glee that had left him in a questioning grasp as he waited for hopefully another wave of thoughts or images. Even another few statement, but there was none. Only the audible silence heavy as he stood alone in the room, the curtains drawn wide open to reveal the outskirts of the Kukai Foundation. The Elsa was currently docked, right beside the Durandal. Providing easy access to both ships.

Pausing at the window he traced the glass with a single finger for a long moment before turning away and grabbing the small purple bag. Stuffing everything he thought he would need for the trip and sighed. Katana, check, picture,…not taking. He threw the family photo behind him. Not even batting an eye as it smashed against the wall. Memento…A sudden malice look took over his face for a fraction of a second as he remembered the day his life took a turn for the worst. All because of his mentor, a grudge that carried for years and years. Unable to settle even to the present.

Unknown to him he slowly slid to the ground, clutching at the object as something flashed in his mind. An image and experience he would never forget…

"UZUKI!"

A searing hot pain erupted from the neck as something pierced into the skin, the chains rattled as the prisoner jerked to the side, held in place with the arm securely wrapped around his form. Digging into the sword wound once more aggravated enough to resume its course. Blood continuing to flow freely, not bound by the scab anymore. Whether it was a blessing or not, emerald eyes widened regardless, the pain from the neck pulsing with such intensity he couldn't bite back the scream.

Yet before even a whisper could pass, lips pressed against the prisoners effectively silencing him as his body shuddered, going slowly into shock as the world swirled in front of him. Shape, images, everything went blurry as tears clouded his sight, instantly streaming down shamefully as the figure drew back. A hand stroking through his hair. Weight pressing against his body, forcing him back against the wall. Tilting his chin up to gaze into…

Jin's eyes narrowed as he clutched the memento with such a grip he was sure it would have snapped with anymore strength put into it. Teeth clenched together as he gazed hatefully at the object. A small chunk of emerald, glistening with the light. Making it shimmer and glitter. A continuous reminder throbbing lifelessly in his hand, forcing him to remember everything that happened in the past. Reminding him, making him feel responsible…

A constant nagger that the past will never go away. Becoming a constant sin and curse.

"Why am I letting this eat me?" Jin Uzuki shoved the memento in his bag, unable to look at it any longer as he inwardly shivered. He was warned if he got angry it would have dire consequences. And it had happened. Once before. Then… "Gah! This will be the death of me!" black hair bounced up and fell in a similar fashion as the figure got to his feet. Collecting priceless books that he couldn't leave behind, a few stray kimonos lying about and a healthy supply of food. ("My sister always punishes me for eating junk food…")

Heaving a bit as he shoved all the crap into one small bag he sighed, resting his hand over the top as he tied it to the best of his ability ("Never mind it HAS burst on several occasions…"). Fairly satisfied as it didn't explode he lifted with up, carrying it in his hand as he fiddled with his sword. Grunting as it jabbed him a few times in the side until he managed to somewhat keep in place.

Glancing one last time around the room he lowered his head, bowing, hoping in his heart that his sis would forgive him. Digging into the bag he withdrew a small piece of paper and dropped it. Heading out the door before it even had a chance to hit the ground.

Ever so slowly the paper rolled around a bit in the air, curling up on the floor.

Lying motionlessly, black handwriting scribbled all over it.

"Are you alright now Shion? You still look upset…" the young girls voice rose from the eager awaiting group of figures all surrounding the Vector employee. With the exception of Kos-Mos, everyone was sincerely worried, each having their own assumption of what happened. "Did someone attack you?" Chaos suggested lightly, noting with a pained look…

That was hardly the issue. Had it been, it might have not had such an effect. "No…." Shion shook her head side to side, tucking her bangs behind her ears as he she dabbed at her eyes, face flushed from the attention and crying. How embarrassing! And too such close friends too… "It's just…" she stifled a sob "is my brother around? He…he…I…" Shutting her mouth, she seemed to think better of it. Glancing to Jr wordlessly.

Taking the hint the U.R.T.V reached into his pocket and produced a small communicator. Pressing a few buttons, the image of Mathews appeared on the screen. Looking thoroughly curious as he eyed the stony faces. "What's gotten you all so uptight? Don't tell me you're shortening the deadline for the bills…were almost there!" The image flickered a few times as Jr shook his head.

"No. But I'll tell Gaignun that and persuade him too. But seriously, have you seen Jin anywhere?" Jr asked as the captain of the Elsa took a minute to reconsider the question. "Well…now that you mention it… the A.G.W.S hangar opened awhile ago. I assumed that one of you guys were just taking one of em for a spin ya know. Hey Hammer! Go check the hangar for me! Pronto!" The face on the screen moved back, lifting a leg in warning as the navigator of the group squeaked out something and brushed past.

'Nii-san…He's been acting so weird too…and I still hit him! Maybe…I'm wrong maybe …' Shion lowered her chin to her knees as she drew them close to her chest, still sitting on the bed of her room. 'He doesn't even know how to pilot a machine much less use anything! He couldn't have…he…'

"Sir!" Hammer chirped from the door panting, "The latest A.G.W.S the pre- ordered one is gone! It wasn't even ready to be used! And there's a stack of tools around it; seems someone might have found the reason why it wasn't mobile and fixed it!"

"The hell that'd happen? Little master I think we may have a problem. That A.G.W.S unit is a proto type. Not even a combat qualified series. We were suppose to deliver it to the Vector Headquarters to get tested…" Mathews bowed his head in thought, a hand reaching up to grasp his hat front tightly.

Unknown to the others. Shion got an even worse feeling in her stomach as she suddenly felt hallow. Jin wasn't a thief was he? Yet…her brother never did share anything about his school days. For all she knew he could have been somewhere else and…

"So it was STOLEN?" Jr cried in disbelief, "god I'm putting some lock or something around my A.G.W.S, my precious baby…" he added under his breath.

"Technically it's not theft but since someone fixed it up just to use it. Well yeah, I guess. Why? Last time I checked, Shion's excuse for a genius brother couldn't operate a microwave. And could have set the whole damn Elsa on fire!" Mathews grunted, a hand swinging over to grab a bunch of papers as he grumbled under his breath. "Tch, doubt if he could pilot something like that. Suppose to rival the E.S class mechs I heard…"

'…Was it all…a lie?' Shion thought, eyes closing as she tried hard not to think or her brother. Why did he have to waltz back into her life, changing how she did things with his consistent nagging? And then …well she couldn't blame him for retaliating… one could only take so much. But…

"I'm your brother, related by what seems to be by blood only! You have NO idea what I've had to go through. It'd make your suffering seem like peanuts! I have good reasons that prevented me from getting close to anyone! I…ugh…"

'There's…more to this than what it seems…' She dully thought, now sure that her brother was gone. Like she wanted.

Out of her life.

Jin grunted as he closed his eyes, trying to get a feel for the controls. The A.G.W.S unit was easily described as 'unfinished' in the ways of controls. It also jammed up in some parts, that even the expert on them had troubles maneuvering it. Which showed as the mech often jerked to the side unintentionally. "…This is crap! Why would they need to pick up this hunk of junk? Agh, I wish I took one of the better models but they are all in use by Shion and her friends…" He groaned, bringing up the navigator to see his current location.

"Oh…yay…" his tone was laced with sarcasm as he felt like banging his head against the control panel as he let go of the joystick. Apparently this was more than a hunk of junk… "It doesn't even have a map installed! How am I suppose to get to Vector Headquarters if I don't have a map?" Jin released a long sigh. Instead he tried linking. Normally he detested using it as whoever linked first, was the one supporting the mind link. And it drained a lot of mental power after excessive use.

/Oi, you baka. Think you could guide me and give me some nice helpful guiding criticism? /

/Didn't think you would ask. Wilhelm will be immensely happy you brought the proto type…But yes, a soon as you get here he'll be meeting with you./

/Great to know. Now help guide me. I prefer to not be late./

/I dunno………it seems fun just to let you hover there all in your lonesome. Eventually someone will come by and help you…/ It was a teasing tone as Jin silently seethed. This was not the time for jokes. / Look, just give me the damn direction so I can get there and boot you in the face!/ he tapped his fingers against the surface of the controls, waiting.

/My, my, my someone woke up at the wrong side of the bed. Let's see……oh you spoil my fun Lapin. Very well. Better listen carefully. I'm only saying this once. Go--/

Jin leaned back, satisfied as he listened carefully, directing the A.G.W.S to the best of his ability leaving behind the Kukai Foundation, the group he had become interacted with, and all hopes of a sibling bond.

A/N: -wipes brow- Going for the record here. Anyways, I decided leaving you hanging but you must already know who he is. There's only one person in the game that speaks French, and it sure in hell isn't Gaignun, Rubedo, Shion, Kos-Mos, Chaos ect. Well, hope you enjoyed this. Yes I know Makes no sense with the "disownment" of Shion by Jin and stuff. But it'll play out! Don't worry!

Next Time: Miltia conflict. Nuff said. Yes that means a Flashback for those who groan detest them, too bad. XP You'll like it anyways.