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.

Thank you very much for the reviews.

Chapter 2: Schooled on the Battlefield

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It started off as a rather plain day; like their first day journeying, and the next day, and the one after that, they just went along with life as if nothing could possibly change. The monotony was getting on Genis' nerves, and he longed to fight some evil creature somewhere.

What the young mage didn't realize was that he would soon get his wish.

Not long after they had prepared to set off again, the group was attacked by three weird humans; they had long purple hair and red eyes, and wore black robes with purple trim. They also floated a foot or two off the ground.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, the leader of the opposing group fired three black fireballs at Genis; they all struck dead-on.

"Gah!" the mage cried, jumping back. "What on Symphonia was that?"

"I would assume it was a Dark Fireball attack," Presea stated. "I think it would be best to try and defeat them."

With that, Presea jumped forward and delivered a Mass Devastation attack, which knocked down the opposing human.

"You think you can defeat us, you measly human and half-elves!" the leader of the opposing group said. "I am one of Nyfara's henchmen, and I shall never fail in battling you pathetic, inferior beings!"

Hearing a classic Desian taunt brought back painful memories in the eyes of Genis; he recognized that voice from somewhere, but he couldn't quite place his finger on it...

"Rodyle," Presea said, almost as if she'd read Genis' mind. "These people sound almost exactly like Rodyle."

"You catch on quite fast, little one," the leader said. "Congratulations. Your death will be quick and painless, I promise."

"You will do no such thing!" Genis shouted, starting his attack.

"I call upon thee in the land of the dead to unleash thy fury of thunder! Indignation!"

A circle of lightning magic appeared on the ground beneath the opponents; after a short period of time, a massive lightning strike occurred, blasting a massive hole in the ground spanning the radius of the circle. The opponents were dazed, but quickly picked themselves back up, and the leader's right-hand man launched a shower of punishing icicles at Genis; Freeze Lancer.

However, the mage managed to put up a Force Field just in time, and the attack bounced harmlessly off. Unfortunately, said attack also happened to strike Presea, leaving her lying on the ground, bloodied.

"No!" Genis cried out, rushing over to Presea. "Hang on!"

"I see you've been schooled on the battlefield," the leader's left-hand man said, noticing the mana welling up around Genis. "Well then, I guarantee I'll put you both in my class!"

Raine could only stare on in shock as Genis called forth a type of magic he had never been able to use before.

"Life-giving waters of the earth, come forth in a torrent and restore this ally! Healing Stream!"

Much to Raine's surprise, the spell actually worked; a circle of water magic appeared beneath Genis and Presea, and a small vortex of water formed around the two, restoring Presea's wounds and increasing Genis' strength. Once the circle had faded, Presea was almost completely unharmed, save for a small scar on her right arm.

"I did not know you could use healing magic," Presea commented, turning her gaze on Genis.

"I couldn't up until now," Genis said, looking confused. "It just... sorta... came outta nowhere."

"I think we should return to the fight," Presea stated, turning back to the foes. "It would be pointless to waste the life you just saved."

With that, Presea ran forward and delivered a Dual Infliction attack while Genis cast Spread. Raine, who had been standing back doing nothing this entire time, finally willed herself to attack, and cast Holy Lance.

The opponents, however, had other ideas in mind; suddenly, the leader cast Aqua Laser, which knocked back Raine almost as soon as her spell was finished. Then, the leader's right-hand man cast Air Blade, which struck Genis, knocking him back; not long after, the leader's left-hand man cast Spiral Flare, which sent Presea flying into Genis.

"We're taking you down!" the leader shouted.

"Not yet!" Raine said, jumping back up. "Healing Circle!"

With that, a circle of healing magic was raised beneath Genis and Presea; slowly they felt their pain ease, and their injuries all but disappeared.

"This isn't over yet!" Genis called out once he had righted himself.

"I call upon the power of the holy blade! Prism Sword!"

A circle of light magic appeared beneath the opponents, and several lances made of pure energy struck the foes, dealing heavy damage. The leader of the opposing group staggered back, and then fell, unable to take any more damage.

"Alright, you've ticked me off, little brat," the leader's right-hand man said. "I'm taking you down and taking your little girlfriend with you!"

It was then that the foe proceeded to cast Tidal Wave on Genis and Presea; however, they noticed as they were doing so, Genis suddenly began emitting a dark aura, and they could practically feel his anger starting to radiate from him.

After the attack had faded, Genis began to cast a new spell.

"I'll show you your powerlessness!-"

A massive circle of lightning magic appeared around the field, and several bolts of lightning rained down upon the foes; then, a massive sword of pure lightning struck the middle of the circle.

"Indignation Judgment!"

A blinding flash occurred as lightning magic radiated from the sword in a massive explosion; once the mana had faded and the field had settled, there lay a massive crater where the enemies once were... they had been utterly decimated, and not even a trace of them was left.

"Looks like you took them out," Raine said, observing the hole in the ground. "I'd have to say, that was quite an impressive attack."

"Yeah, that was rough," Genis said, dusting himself off. "I think we'd better set up camp... I need to rest."

"Let us continue our plans," Presea stated.

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Author's Note: Sure, it's just a one-part chapter, but it's action-packed, hehe. I love Indignation Judgment.

Don't worry, the next chappy will have more fluff.