So here it is chapter 11. Thanks to all you reviewers, keep it up.


Lloyd, Sheena, and Lucrus were in their room. Lloyd was still out cold, whilst Sheena and Lucrus were thinking of ways to get out. Right now however, it seemed hopeless.

"Oh it's hopeless!" cried Sheena, after 10 minutes, "I can't think of any way to get out of here."

"Calm down Sheena," Lucrus said reassuringly, "a solution will present itself in time."

"I wish I had your confidence, especially with Lloyd..."

"It's ok Sheena, he'll be fine." Right on cue, a moan came from the bed, "You should go see him, don't worry, I'll keep thinking on a way to escape."

"Ok, thanks Lucrus." She walked over towards Lloyd's bed.

"Take care of him Sheena." Lucrus whispered.

"Hey Lloyd," Sheena said softly, "how you doing?"

"I'm so sorry Sheena." Was all he said in reply.

"What...What for?" she asked confused.

"F-For everything. For getting you involved with the Angelus Project, for Kuchinawa wanting to kill you, for..."

SMACK! "Don't talk like that, it wasn't your fault he wanted my head."

"Yes it is, he could've killed you anytime before, but after he saved us from Cruxis yesterday, he did want to and nearly succeeded. It would have been better if you never knew me, if I'd died in the fire with my parents."

SMACK! "Lloyd stop it, you're the best thing that had ever happened to me." She started to blush but continued, "I-I love you Lloyd, and I'd be with you no matter how bad the situation may be."

"Well if you do love me, can you stop hitting me, at least for now. I'm still in pain here." He laughed painfully.

"Oh...right...sorry Lloyd, I just had to get through to you."

"Well it worked, but seriously Sheena, I truly am sorry."

But Sheena had put a finger to his lips, "Shhhh. It's okay Lloyd, really. I'm fine as long as I'm with you." She hugged him tightly.

"Sheena?"

"Yes Lloyd?"

"I love you too."

These words meant everything to Sheena, they had never told each other how they felt in words, they just expressed themselves. Now, they both had proof of each other's love.

Sheena let go of Lloyd to look into Lloyd's eyes. She saw regret, sadness, but most of all love and adoration. She cupped her hands over his cheeks, and pulled him into a deep kiss. She started to lie on top of him, completely forgetting about his injuries.

"Ouch!" Lloyd tried to cry out in pain, but he was muffled by the continuing kiss.

"Lloyd what's wrong!" exclaimed Sheena, breaking the kiss.

"Lying...chest...wound." he stuttered.

"Oh Lloyd I'm so sorry I completely forgot, I'm sorry." She apologised quickly, getting back to her feet.

But Lloyd was laughing, between small gasps of pain, but laughing all the same, "Don't worry Sheena, I'm ok."

They both started laughing, "Man who ever said laughter is the best medicine should be shot!" Lloyd stated, discontinuing his laughter.

Sheena, however, laughed harder, "You always cheer me up Lloyd." She knelt down on her knees, leaned over him, and kissed him once again.

Over in the corner of the room, Lucrus was watching, a sad look on his face. "I'm so sorry Lloyd," he said to himself, "I shouldn't have brought you into this. I'm gonna set things right." He silently moved to the door and walked out.

"Where do you think you're going?" asked one of the guards outside the door.

"I must talk with Yuan, I have a proposition for him."

"Very well."

Back in the room, Sheena had entered the bed with Lloyd, and wrapped her arms around him, and they were both asleep. Neither had noticed Lucrus' absence.


And there you have it, not particularly long but it's still there. What's Lucrus planning, find out next time. Please keep these reviews coming.