1Here it is folks, dudes, and dudettes. The next chapter. So let's get this gravy train started. DISCLAIMERATOR...GO! I don not own TOS, Namco does.

CH 4: A NEW LLOYD

...Sheena woke up. She was scared but memories quickly rushed back into her head of the past day for it was now morning. She realized that it was only a dream.

"Good morning Sheena," said Raine who was sitting in a chair next to her. Sheena sat up and looked to Raine.

"Where is Lloyd?" asked a worried Sheena.

"He is sleeping downstairs. He passed out shortly after you came in yesterday. The surgery was a success." A sigh of relief fell over Sheena. Raine went down stairs and so did Sheena. They came in to see a wingless Lloyd, lying on his back on the table.

"Lloyd!" Sheena ran over to him as he sat up and hugged him tightly.

"Sheena...I am cured! Thank you so much. I thank you too, Raine." Raine simply nodded and went into the kitchen. The two broke the hug to look at each other.

"Why are you thanking me? Raine did the surgery."

"Because if it wasn't for you I would be dead. Before I called you, I knew that I was going to die. I just wanted to see you for one last time. Seeing you there gave me the strength to live. Thank you so much Sheena."

"I-it was nothing...really."

"No it was something. I gave up on life then and you gave me a reason to live. You are the only reason that I am alive."

"B-but why me?"

"Because...I-I love you. I want to spend everyday of my life with you. I love you Sheena Fujibayashi." This was the first time that Lloyd felt love for Martel knows how long. It was the best thing ever, well, next to Sheena.

"I love you too, Lloyd." The two lovers pulled each other into their first kiss. It was the greatest moment in each of their lives. Their hands were massaging each of their backs while their tongues danced in their mouthes. The finally broke for air after what seemed like an eternity. They gazed into each others eyes, feeling the greatness of the moment. After about thirty seconds, they lunged themselves into another deep, passionate kiss. When they finally finished kissing, Lloyd broke the silence.

"Um, Sheena."

"Yes Loyd?"

"Can you get off me? I want to stand up and I have a wound." Se didn't even notice that she was on him. She got up and he pulled the blanket that was covering his stomach down off. He had many bandages on the two holes that once held his wings. The bandages wrapped around his stomach. There was no blood on him, except for the two blood stains that partially seeped through the bandages on his back. The two walked into the kitchen to find Raine...cooking.

"So are you two going to marry?"

"What?" yelled a very embarrassed couple.

"Well you two are somewhat loud talkers so I heard everything." Lloyd and Sheena's faces turned about 20 different shades of red.

"W-well...we, uh..." half said a very embarrassed Sheena.

"Well now or never," quietly said Lloyd. He turned to Sheena and got down on one knee while pulling a small box out of his pocket.

"Sheena will you marry me?" He opened the box and lying there was a wedding ring. It had a gold band with a large diamond in the middle. On the left side of the rock was another diamond in the shape of a "L", on the other side was a diamond in the shape of a "S". Tears of joy swelled up in Sheena's eyes.

"Yes. Yes I will marry you Lloyd." she tackled him to the ground after he put the ring on her finger. She tried to kiss him but him yelling, "OW"stopped her. She quickly helped him up while apologizing. The three of them had themselves a good laugh. Lloyd enjoyed it the most because it was his first laugh in quite a while. The two sat down in the living room and kissed. After ten minutes of kissing, they heard Raine call out their names. The two walked into the dining room, holding hands, to see Raine with three plates filled with black pancakes.

"Breakfast is now served. I made my special pancakes."

"Um, Raine. I think that you over cooked them."

"Just eat them. Besides, I have gotten better." The three of them sat down at a table just staring at the "pancakes". Raine was half smiling at the two. Lloyd slowly picked up a fork and cut a piece of the cakes out and slowly put it in his mouth. He chewed it and swallowed the bite.

"So...how is it?" asked an anxious Raine.

"These are...the best pancakes ever! I thought that they were blackened but they're chocolate covered!" He quickly dug into the chocolate covered pancakes.

"Really? Well let me try." Sheena took a bite and said nothing. She just started eating as quickly as Lloyd. Raine just starred in amazement as the two ate like they've never eaten before.

"Mmm..you gonna finish those? Mmm." asked Lloyd. Raine simply shook her head and he grabbed her plate. Sheena was finished but wanted more. She looked over at Lloyd.

"Hey Lloyd, what's that over there." She pointed in the opposite direction.

"Mmm not...gonna mmm...fall for mmm that one." Sheena was now very jealous but she had a plan. She wanted those pancakes. She got up and plopped her self on Lloyds lap and kissed him. While she kissed him, her hand reached over to his plate and grabbed his last pancake. Raine saw the whole thing and burst into laughter as Sheena got up off Lloyd. She ran over to her chair and ate the pancake in record speed. Lloyd realized what happened and slouched in his chair. After breakfast, the three decided to go see Lloyd's friends at Isealia. They walked to the town and went to Genis's house. They greeted everyone there and told of what happened to Lloyd and how him and Sheena are now engaged. Lloyd was amazed to see that the original eight were there. He was also amazed to find out about Zelos and Collette. Genis also announced that him and Presea are now dating. Lloyd caught up with everyone which took the whole day.

"Lloyd before you go, I just want to know if it is ok that I jarred your wings." Raine pulled out her wing pack and took out a giant jar filled with some liquid and his dark wings.

"Uh..ook. That is a little weird but you can keep them...please." Raine thanked him and he said his goodbyes. As he walked up to the gates of the town, he heard Sheena call his name.

"Hey Sheena. What is it?"

"Well I don't have a place to sleep tonight so can I crash with you.?"

"Sure no pro-wait. I only have one bed."

"That's ok." said Sheena in a seductive voice. The two walked to the little house and went to the bed. When they got there, Sheena turned Lloyd to her and pushed him on the bed. She plopped herself on top of him and they kissed..a lot. After Martel knows how long of them kissing, they finally fell asleep. Sheena was sleeping on top of him, her head on his muscular chest, the entire night. The two dreamt of the same thing that night, their wedding. They thought that nothing could ruin their lives now. Or, so they thought.

This was a happy chapter. Too bad the next one won't. Up next is the wedding and what Sheena's dream means. I didn't write it but, during the ten years of Lloyd's suffering, he crafted many items including Sheena's wedding ring. As usual, I love the reviews so keep them coming. Until next chapter.

TEH S.B.