You Never Told Him the Truth

Watching them Sleep

By

Icy Wings

I know I destroyed the last chapter, and I think it sucked! So do not worry, this will be a little bit ((hopefully a lot)) better. I just wanted to put a chapter out on my birthday for the heck of it! I know I had so much typos and mistakes in the last chapter. I do not know what came over me! sobs THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH ME!

Chocolate: Oh, it's okay sweetie! gets some leftover ice cream cake There are not anything wrong with you…RIGHT? gives a death glare to everyone

IW: sobs and gratefully takes the ice cream cake Thanks. NOW OFF TO THE STORY! goes absolutely crazy

Cocoa: Where is Strawberry?

IW: Do not know and do not care!

Cocoa: Okay! IW DOES NOT OWN ANYTHING! YOU GOT IT.

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Zelos's POV

I stared at Sheena in disbelief. I never knew that, why didn't she tell me all this time? Why didn't she have courage to tell me this before? Sheena refused to look me in the eye. I wanted to say something, but what? What was I supposed to say? For the first time, I, the Great Zelos Wilder, was lost of words. The awkward silence remained until I heard Colette's footsteps, and soon, she shooed me away.

"Zelos, go, leave Sheena to rest." Colette ordered, a small difference I found in the angel.

I sighed and found no point in fighting; it's a lost cause. I left the room and determined to find out where my children, Mina and Minnie, were.

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Sheena's POV

I felt like crying, but if I did, I would have cried myself dry. Colette wanted me to tell her what happened, but I couldn't. Zelos, why did you have to ruin it all? Why? Stupid Chosen.

"Sheena?¦" Colette said quietly.

I sighed, "I'm fine." I lied.

"Okay, well, call me if you need me." Colette said with her usual optimistic smile.

I nodded and hid under the covers. I waited until Colette's footsteps faded away, and then closed my eyes and clasped my two hands together.

"Martel, if you could hear me, please help me." I silently prayed as I drifted off to sleep.

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Through the eyes of Zelos

In a foul mood, I looked for my daughters. I was still angry with Sheena for not telling me the truth earlier. I heard how nobles talked about this sort of stuff, how it happened to a distant cousin twice, and how it was immediately removed.

But I never thought it would happen to me! Me of all people! I, Zelos Wilder! I, the Chosen of Tethe'alla! ME! The hot, sexy, rich Zelos Wilder! The beautiful one! ME!

"Zelos, who are you looking for?" The twerp asked me from behind. I
nearly jumped and regretted to hear the voice of Genis again. Shouldn't have been careless to leave my back wide open.

I turned around, "Two kids." I said shortly and straightforward.

"Pervert." I heard the half-elf murmured to himself but ignored him. 'WHERE IN THE FUCKING WORLD ARE THEY?' I thought angrily. I CAN'T FIND MY DAUGHTERS!

"Master Zelos." I heard Sebastian acknowledged me. Someone else sneaked behind me for the second time today! For the first time, I was actually delighted that my servant was here. I overheard him talking to a friend once about this problem about his own family. How they all have bastards. How convenient.

I smirked, "Sebastian, if you had twin daughters and their mother hid them from their father, where do you think she would hide them?" I asked fast and careful not to mention my own name in it.

Sebastian blinked for a moment; the old butler wasn't expecting a question like that. He sighed for a second and answered very softly, "Go look in her friends’ rooms. As for her friends, who knows where they might be." He said in such a suspenseful voice. I mentally told myself to stop letting him watch horror stuff. Seriously.

"Thanks." I said quickly as I dashed for Presea's room, which was closest. As I rounded a corner, I heard a child's shriek.

"Auntie Presea, where's Mommy?" It asked.

"When are we going to meet Daddy?" A voice almost identical to the one
before, yet with a tiny difference, squealed.

"Let me sing both of you a song." Presea's low voice came while I stood outside her door. The little rosebud sure knows how to treat young children.

"On the wings of the wind,
Over the dark sea,
Angels are coming,
To watch over thy sleep,
So listen to the wind,
Coming over the Sea." I heard Presea softly sang to the children.

"Auntie Presea, that was good." I heard one of the children complimented.
"Well then Minnie, go to sleep, you too Mina." Presea instructed, "I'll be with your Mother for a moment."

My eyes widen when I heard this. I better think fast or she'd know I'm here. With one option left, I jumped into a random room. I waited until Presea was gone and peaked out. Luckily, the room was empty. When I heard Presea's footsteps fade away, I cracked open the door to check to see if the close was clear. It was, aren't I lucky?

I nonchalantly walked into the room, and saw two children wide-awake. They stared at me, and I stared back at them. The twinkled in their eyes were so familiar too. Then, it hit me. Have I finally found my daughters? I couldn't help but smile with hope.

"Is there something wrong, Mister?" The one with flaming red hair asked innocently.

"Are you looking for our Mommy?" The one with black hair questioned after.

"No, I'm not," The two continued to stare. "Can you tell me your names little ones?" I asked, trying not to confess that I, Zelos Wilder, am their father. Or that's what I suspected.

"I'm Mina Fujibayashi, and this is my sister, Minnie Fujibayashi." The one with black hair and my eyes said. Then she introduced Minnie, the one with my flaming hair and Sheena's lovely eyes. This confirmed my assumption.

At that minute, I couldn't help but think of the things I missed: their birth, their first view of the world, their burp (which I could take on missing), their first word, their very first birthday, their first steps, well… their first almost everything. I could not help but feel so regretful.

"Did Auntie Presea ask you to come here to make sure we go to sleep?" Mina finally asked to break the silence.

"Why yes, she did." I said as I closed the door and tucked the twins in securely, and then sat at the foot of their bed.

Minnie smiled up at me, and murmured, "Thank you, Mister."

"Your welcome." I replied.

"Can you sing us something?" Minnie asked with sincere eyes, "I like it when I hear music."

I was delighted to hear that Minnie likes music because perhaps she got that trait from my family, but I was also horrified that she wanted to hear me.

"Alright." I said quietly as I cleared my throat,

"Sweet dreams little one,
Your time has come.
It's time to go to sleep,
And later wake up?
Close your eyes,
Sleep tight,
Don't fuss,
And please do hush?
Nighty night children,
Go to sleep now?
Please my angels,
Go to bed,
And sleep a little,
And try to rest?" I sang rapidly. I noticed my voice sounded bad, but the twins didn't mind; I even made up the verse as I went along.

"Thank you." The twins whispered in unison as they had fallen into a deep slumber with their eyelids closed. They reminded me of little angels.

I watched them sleep, and I noticed their strange sleeping habits. In their sleep, I saw that Mina was violent and Minnie was drooling. At first I was surprised, yet proud they were odd in their sleep. I felt so old!

After a while, I was about to leave when I heard Colette's voice, "I'm going to go in, okay?" She must be calling to Presea.

"Oh shit." I cursed as I thought of an escape when a small voice interrupted my thoughts.

"Mister, what's your name?" It sounded like Mina. I guess they had woken up again.

"I'm the Masked Swordsman." I said, using my old title.

"Masked Swordsman, thank you!" Minnie spoke.

I couldn't help but beam. "Good night, love ya!" I said in a carefree and low tone as I found a window, knew that my exsphere would ease my fall, and jumped out of it.

I saw the twins' look of surprise, and their happy smile before they completely disappeared from my view. I felt so proud, but if they ever found out who I was, I would surely attempt to lock them in a tower! I paused. Not that I would ever done that unlike the mean Count Adams. He wouldn't let his sweet daughter, Marina, who reminded me of Presea, and her lover, Albert, a Papal Knight, marry her. Of course, it would be a low marriage, but at least, they loved one another.

"Minnie, Mina, why aren't you both asleep?" I heard Presea scold above.

"A bad dream." I heard the twins say in unison.

I smirked at my two beautiful, perfect, innocent children, and I knew they better not lie to me in the future. I smiled as I walked away to the terrace, thinking of my first encounter of my children. I wanted to cry though. I knew who they were, yet they didn't know who I was. I couldn't help but smile, a bitter one at least.

I thought I would play "Masked Swordsman" until Sheena told the twins whom their father was, and "masked swordsman" would disappear forever. But the key of that plan was one thing: patience. Something I will never, ever, be able to handle since I'm not a patient person. Yet the plan I had to follow required patience. I looked at the scenery and I couldn't help but stared in awe at how pretty it was. I mused for a moment. Then, an idea came.

"Perhaps I could do everything from behind the scenes. I could get Sheena to warm up around me. First, I'll take her out to a beautiful restaurant, where we'll become happy and all lovey dovey. Oh yeah! Then we'll talk about the children, get Sheena secured, and BAM! No more waiting." I thought out loud.

"Perfect." I murmured, thinking this would go well.

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Sheena's POV

I kept having a strange dream. It was crazy; I dreamt that I told Zelos everything. Wait, that wasn't a dream. Oh great. I know this isn't right. I shouldn't have told him, but maybe I should have before. Then, I wouldn't have to be living a lie. But then again… Oh, I don't know anything! I don't know what to do! Help me someone! Please...help me...anyone. I need help. Help me.

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Zelos's POV

That morning I decided to take a little walk. "Kind soul, would you be so generous and let me tell your fortune?" I heard a voice from behind.

I turned around, and saw a stand with someone bundled up. The face I couldn't see, but I could tell it was a fortuneteller from the atmosphere around the individual. The stand was blue and gold. What the heck? I'll go for it. What's the worst than could happen?

"Sure." I said, this wasn't the time but maybe something good will come out of this.

"Sweet, boy, pick a card." The person said showing its old and wrinkled hand, passing me three stacks of cards. These cards were too, gold and blue.

I grabbed the farthest one on my left; it showed a picture of great sadness. I stared at the card since it seemed be true.

"I see your past had been full of sadness, young one. Perhaps your present is better?" I heard the person cheerfully ask, but I couldn't figure it out though it seemed so familiar. Now I could tell it was a woman. Following her instructions, I picked the card on top of the middle stack. It had a detailed picture of someone in confusion or so it seemed.

The woman glanced at the card in my hands. "You are unsure. Now, let us see what your life is in the future." She said as I picked up the last card on the right stack. But this time, the fortuneteller snatched it out of my hand and said quietly, "Your path is unsure. One path you will be happy, yet you will have to give up something very important, for your lover. Your other path is to keep your riches and titles, yet your lover and... your children will be in constant danger. Be strong." She said as she pushed me away.

I walked away in uncertainty, "What was she talking about?" I thought as I walked in the inn, and sat on a chair. This is so much confusion, it's not even funny anymore. I sighed, and looked up at the ceiling, which was the second floor's floor, where my lover and children were. Here I come…

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What'd you think? I thought it was a touching chapter, AND I DIDN'T MAKE ZELOS CRY MUCHYEA! I'M THE BOMB! Off to Chapter Reviews. A bit short, I know.

Sirhcnotilih: Thanks again for the ratings! Yay! I didn't make Zelos cry…well not that much. I'm happy I was able to make it seem real, even though my grammar and spelling wasn't well that day!

Green Magi: Okay! Sorry I forgot to edit thoroughly. Don't worry about the science part; I managed to bring up that grade. And science isn't exactly one of my favorite subjects. I awake all night that night anyway because of some random thing. You really think the tragic part was good? I'm thinking up of a tragedy story anyway…just gotta work out a few kinks!

Story Weaver1: Don't worry, I know it was confusing. I'm thinking of editing it and replacing it later. The part about Count Adams kind of filled it in. Count Adams daughter was Presea's mother, and Count Adams is…Presea's Grandfather.

And I'd like to take this part to thank Potter29vo for beta reading for me!

Thank you so much. I'm so happy that someone decided to be my beta. You're one of my favorite Sheelos writers! I'm so happy, thank you so much!

EVERYONE! THANK MISS POTTER29VO FOR BETA READING THIS! ALL BOW DOWN TO HER GREATNESS.

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Thanks for reading this everyone, see you later! Happy Chrismahanukwanzakah!

EVERYONE SING IT WITH ME!

It's okay if you're a Muslim,
A Christian, or a Jew.

It's okay if you're agnostic
And you don't know what to do.

An all-inclusive celebration,
No contractual obligation.

Happy Chrismahanukwanzakah to you.
And Pagans too!

I'll sing the rest later! See ya!

((by the way, did anyone say Chrismahanukwanzakah right? I can't say it without getting tongue tied!))