Well...here it is, the long awaited Sheelos chapter.

Link: (who's currently being glomped by Scarlet Kratos) Rejoice... : )

...I think he's enjoying the attention...ugh...don't let it go to your head.

Link:...I won't. ; )

...why am I not believing...? Anyway...I hope this Sheelos is top quality for you readers. I tried, but I'm not sure if I succeeded...well, read and review. I don't own Tales of Symphonia.

Zelos and Sheena

Zelos paced in his room. Ignoring the plush rugs, the silk curtains, the large queen bed with its cream sheets. Outside was a very bright and sunny day. And an important day for Tethe'alla's Chosen. The Missionary of Peace was coming back to report. Hopefully it would be good news. But that wasn't the important part. It was who the Missionary of Peace was. Sheena Fujibayashi.

It had been a year after the new Mana Tree was planted and the two had a off and on relationship. Zelos was very annoyed at their lack of interaction. It was rare that her and him would be together

The red head had concluded it was time for him to propose. Err...he stopped pacing. Maybe propose was too strong a word. Zelos cringed at the scene playing out in his mind. "Note to self. Be more careful when choosing words." He then continued his pacing.

There must be a way or a gift that would make her take Zelos seriously. But what? Perfume? No way. Chocolates? She might take it the wrong way. A dress? No, no and no! That was definitely out of the question. The two of them would never agree on anything. His taste being too...shall we say exposing, and her's being...actually, Sheena did have good taste. Zelos pondered on what dress would suit her, before again tossing out the idea. The last time he had told the royal tailors to make something that would suit her. Unfortunately, the tailors knew about his reputation, and had constructed the very revealing dress for Sheena. Making sure every little detail helped promote her looks. And of course, she blamed Zelos for it.

"What to get, what to get?" The Chosen paced the floor, a hand underneath his chin. A hair bow? Ugh...how tacky. "Not my style. Think Zelos, think!...ARH!" he threw his hands in the air, and flopped on his bed.

"Master Zelos.." Sebastian called from behind the door. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah. Go and, I dunno do something."

Used to his master's attitude, the attendant moved on.

A song? No. Too cliché, and besides...he didn't have a gorgeous singing voice. The last time he ever sang was back when he was one. Of course, in reality it was crying, but you get the point. There was a knock on his door, followed by "Zelos?"

The door opened up, and Seles Wilder strolled in. "Is something wrong?" she dropped on the bed net to him.

"Hey, Seles. You're a woman." he began, noticing the odd look.

"Yeah..." she said with a 'No duh' look.

He was going to be treading on dangerous level, "What would you suggest I get Sheena?"

"That witch!" the words flew from her mouth, an automatic response whenever the ninja's name was mentioned.

"She's not a witch. How many times do we have to go through that?" a frown appeared on his face. His sister scoffed, "She's an evil seducing witch."

Zelos shot up. "Seles..." he growled. It wasn't often, if at all, that he used that tone of voice to her. And it hurt her. Why does he always protect that evil woman? She pondered to herself. Couldn't he see she was just using him? And that she would break his heart in an instant?

Taking a deep breath, he slipped an arm around her shoulders. "Seles, listen. Just...try to be nice with her. For me? Sheena's important to me."

"Why her?" she gasped.

"Because...she loves me for who I am." Zelos noted the puzzled look on her face and mentally chuckled. It wasn't surprising, as she had been isolated from gossip and such. His beloved half-sister had no clue of his reputation around her. And probably never would, seeing as the current gossip and rumors were of the Eternal Swordsman and the Angelic Maiden. Namely Lloyd and Colette. "Seles, just try to get along."

She stuck out her lower lip, making Zelos fear she would cry. If there was one thing he couldn't stand, it was his half-sister crying. Luckily for him, the girl didn't try it and muttered, "Fine."

"Thanks, Sis." And he planted a kiss on her head.

"But don't think I'm going to help you with any gift ideas." she declared and walked off. Dumbfounded, the Chosen blinked once, then twice. "But...but...Seles!" he jumped from the bed and chased after her, "I need help!"

Sheena rocked back and forth on her heels. He had told her to meet him her at two. Her dark eyes traveled towards the tall clock next to the palace. It was two fourteen. "Where is he?" she huffed.

"Sheena!"

Speak of the Devil. "There you are. You're late." automatically, her hands rested on her hips.

"Sorry." he gasped between breaths.

"So, what's the reason?" she inquired, a light smirk on her face. "Where you wooing another innocent woman off her feet?"

"Ack you caught me." he teased back. "And then I saw this wonder creature who must have fallen from above."

"Oh really." the smile widen. "Describe this beautiful woman to me."

"Alright." After catching his breath, the Chosen placed a hand underneath his chin, pretending to be in deep thought. "She has eyes as dark as the sweetest chocolate, and hair that makes night itself envious. And don't get me started on her figure."

"Zelos!" she blushed.

He laughed at her discomfort and obvious pleasure at the comments. "Seriously, I mean it all." Shyly, Sheena nodded. And the asked, "So, what is it that's so important?"

Zelos slipped a hand into one of his many hidden pockets sown in his vest. "This is for you." He presented her a small dark box. Curious, the ninja opened her hand and it fell on her palm. She eyed it, then looked at him. The Chosen waved his hand innocently, his eyes twinkling for her to open it.

Sheena returned her attention to the small trinket. A finger traced the velvet box. Zelos watched as she studied it. A dark eyebrow rose, as she raped a single knuckle on it. He stifled laughter at her actions. Finally, satisfied that it wasn't some trick or trap or some cruel joke, Sheena opened it. The inside of the small box was lined in dark purple cloth. Nestled inside it was a silver band. Embedded in the center was a single pearl.

"...what is it?" she asked, red rising to her cheeks. Her thoughts trailed towards the line of proposal and marriage.

"It's a promise ring." Zelos said, looking away, a hand rubbing his head in modesty. His feet shifted around. After taking two hours persuading his sis to aid him, it took another half hour to find the perfect ring to give. "See...I was going to get an engagement ring..." she gasped. "And propose..." Another gasp. "But you might kill me for rushing." He offered a tiny smile. "And since we're going to be busy, you with your village and me with the King, I figured that we should wait it out. That's the promise ring."

"A promise ring..." she echoed.

"Yeah." He stepped closer. "It's a symbol of the promise that I'm going to make to you right now."

The summoner blushed. "You are?"

"Sheena. I promise that I will not flirt, advance, and eye any woman in the world. Unless it be you, that is." There he added one of his famous grins. Now the Chosen was expecting something as dramatic and heart warming from her. He was trying to be romantic and thoughtful. After a considerable amount of time thinking of a gift for her, Zelos believed he had it. Sheena was a woman. And like all women (minus Raine in his opinion), she loved romance and those sentimental things. Even if she never did actually show it.

What shocked him was that she burst out laughing.

"Sheena?" he shook his head. This was not the way it was supposed to go. She was supposed to be touched by his promise, not entertained. A frown found its way onto his face.

Mizuho's leader, still laughing, threw her arms around his neck. "Zelos!" She gasped out. After her giggles subdue, Sheena pulled away but still close enough that their foreheads were touching. "You idiot. You really don't think you can go for...what? Four of five years, without flirting with another woman?"

"Well...I..Uh...that is.."

"Shut up." She said fondly. A hand absently wrapped one red lock around it. "Zelos. It's sweet and thoughtful that you want to change for me. But I love you the way you are."

"Flirting and all?"

"Flirting and all." The ninja pressed her lips against his.

"Does this mean it should be an engagement ring?" he asked, his eyes gleaming mischievously.

Yeah, so there it is. I hope it was satisfactory...(gulps) Now I'm really nervous...

Link:...(He's enjoying the attention he's getting from Scarlet Kratos)

Okay...anyway review.