Love At First Sight: A Fanfic by Gyppy
Timeline: Based 3 years after "For Your Lost Time"
Summary: Presea is in love with Genis, and admitted it three years before; however, the two had been separated for some time, and Presea's love for Genis is fading. Can she really continue to trust him after all she's been through these past few years?
A mysterious human suddenly attacks Symphonia one day, and Presea meets up with Genis to see if he and Raine can go and fight this foe with her. This fanfic is based in the time that their fight with this foe is occurring. The human's name? Nyfara.
Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of Symphonia or Namco. This fanfic is my idea, and Nyfara is my character.
Author's Note: FYI, Genis and Presea are both (physically) 15 in this fic, as it's based 3 years after the game, and Genis was 12 in the game.
Chapter 1: Soft Love
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He's grown so handsome over these past few years.
Presea could do little more than watch as Genis slept peacefully; though she had been keeping it secret, she had been having difficulty sleeping lately, due to some peculiar nightmares that struck her every night. Now, as she sat and watched Genis sleeping, her thoughts drifted to that one time in Altamira three long years ago, when they had shared their first kiss.
Slowly, the young axwoman reached over and brushed a stray strand of hair away from Genis' face; she could do little more than admire his appearance now. He had obviously matured, and his face was much more mature now, but he still held that same innocence in his eyes that he always had, and she loved it.
Almost as much as I love him, she thought as a light blush crossed her face.
Then, her thoughts turned to the events of the past; how he had befriended their enemy, and how he had almost slipped into the grasp of Mithos Yggdrasill, but he had been prevented from doing so by Lloyd and the others. Genis was strong, but as Presea continued to think on about him, she couldn't help but wonder... could she really trust him?
'Yes, you can,' a voice said from the back of her conscience. 'Remember that in the end, he fought for good, and for the same cause Lloyd fought for.'
'He was reluctant to kill Mithos,' another voice said, arguing with the first voice. 'It is too difficult to trust one who trusted Mithos. He could turn back to the dark side some day... he could turn back to this mysterious Nyfara that you now face.'
I think you two should get out of my head, Presea thought back. I have heard that hearing voices in one's head is a sure sign of insanity.
'Yes, you are insane!' the second voice said in a mocking tone. 'You trust that traitor! How could you possibly trust him after all he did to you?'
He did not do anything to me, Presea thought in response to the voice. It is you who have done something to me.
"Presea, you're still awake?" an imploring young male voice said, snapping Presea out of her thoughts. Though it was considerably deeper than it had been three years ago, it was still decidedly light.
"Oh, Genis, I'm sorry I woke you," Presea said, looking into Genis' eyes. "You've grown a lot since I last saw you, though..."
"Yeah, I know," Genis said. "But you still need to get your rest."
"I wish to ask you a question," Presea said. "May I sleep... with you tonight? Perhaps your presence could settle my mind..."
"I don't see why not," Genis replied, blushing. "Come on in."
He's so sweet, Presea thought as she climbed into bed with Genis. He seems to understand that I've been troubled lately... and he's helping me work through it.
"Good night, Genis," the axwoman said quietly, wrapping her arms around the little half-elf.
"Good night and thank you, Presea," Genis whispered, returning the gesture.
In each other's arms, they slowly drifted off into dreamland, Presea thinking of how wonderful it was being with him.
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"Genis! Get out of bed now!"
Genis was roused by his sister's cry of anger; apparently Raine had seen him in bed with Presea and thought that he was doing something nasty to her. The young half-elf complied, rising from the bed and finding Raine.
"Please explain what happened between you and Presea last night," Raine demanded, angrily glaring into Genis' eyes.
"N-nothing," Genis stuttered in reply. "I-I was just... t-trying to h-help her..."
"Help her, you say," Raine muttered. "That is not something someone of your age should be-"
"N-no!" Genis interrupted. "I-I can explain!"
The shouting between the two siblings had awakened Presea; slowly she climbed out of bed and proceeded to walk toward the two arguing half-elves.
"Please do not punish him," Presea said. "It... was my fault."
"Explain, then," Raine said, turning to Presea. "Explain why I saw you two sleeping together."
"It was a perfectly innocent act," Presea replied. "I promise you there was no... unnecessary activity between us. I requested that he let me stay with him... and I'll even tell you why I wished to stay with him if you'll give me a minute."
Both Genis and Raine listened intently, now extremely interested in what she had to say.
"I have been experiencing... nightmares lately," Presea said. "They are all different, but they trouble me every night... and they do not go away unless I am close to someone. I have a feeling that perhaps there is some outside influence causing these nightmares..."
"Perhaps it is Nyfara's fault," Genis suggested. "That guy has some pretty creepy tricks up his sleeve."
"Perhaps it is," Presea said, her tone softening. "But I will have to postpone final judgment... until we defeat him."
"I see," Raine said. "I apologize for my accusations. I shall take my leave now."
Presea turned to Genis and gazed softly into his eyes, taking in the sheer beauty she saw before her.
"It's only been three years," Genis said. "But... I still feel as if it's been a lifetime."
"And I still love you," Presea said, moving closer to Genis. "But can I still trust you?"
"Of course you can trust me," Genis replied, smiling. "There's nothing about me you can't trust."
Presea smiled, and gently pulled Genis into a kiss, one that was ever so slightly more intense than their first.
Their kiss was broken, however, when they heard a loud explosion.
"Raine must've tried to cook again," Genis muttered, leaving.
It feels so... awkward being with him, Presea thought, once she was sure she was alone. But he will make up for my lost time... I'm sure of it. After all... he's been there for me every step of the way.
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Author's Note: If you haven't read "For Your Lost Time", I'd imagine now would be a good idea to read it, especially if you don't understand what's going on in this fic.
Trust me, there'll be a lot of OOCness in this fic. I'm terrible at writing in-character, not to mention there can't be any in-characterness with pointless fluff involving Presea.
And before you ask, no, I'm not stealing any ideas from anyone else, so don't think I am.
