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The Zelda Master: Really? If I saw someone that I was really close too I'd probably jump for joy. but then that's just me. Did you mean they were all friendly in the last chapter or a warning not to make them so friendly in upcoming chapters? Just keep in mind that this chapter takes place a week after the group arrives so they had plenty of chances to get all close again. thanks for the advice anyways.

KyraValo: Nope. I had to ask my dad, it was just a passing thought of mine. The more I thought of it the more I wanted to know.

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MoonCannon: Zelos has his days, doesn't he?

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Moonless starry night

"Come on Raineee!" Genis pleaded dancing in circles.

"Leave me alone." Raine stood firmly at her spot and glared daggers at her little brother.

"Please! Please! Please! Please! Please!" Genis stopped for a breath, "Please! Please! Pl-"

"Oh shut it, you're driving me crazy." Zelos causally poked out two fingers on the little boy's forehead, preventing him from running into him.

"You're terrible!" Genis growled, "Why don't you try making her go!"

"Well." Zelos let go of Genis who almost toppled over, "I'd be more than glad too. I'm sure this beauty here is as light as air."

Raine bawled her fists as Zelos turned towards her, "What's that supposed to mean?"

I sighed, "He means he's going to pick you up and throw you into the water."

Zelos made a face, "Aww Sheena, don't go spoiling my plans."

I simply starred at him, "It wasn't going to work anyways. Raine would never let you get near her."

"Yeah." Lloyd backed me up, "She'll whack you over the head with her staff. She's done it before…"

Colette smiled and rubbed his shoulder. Yes, they group had arrived. Everyone was here except for Regal who was somewhere along this beach and Presea hadn't been heard from in a while.

Zelos turned back towards Raine who looked half scared, half ready to fight.

"Don't you get near me." She warned calmly.

"Don't listen to them." Zelos reassured, "I'm not going to throw you in, I'll place you in."

Raine scoffed, "And what makes you think you're going to get your way?"

"Because if you don't join us for a swim you'll be left all alone." He smiled to himself.

"Tha-"

Raine was cut of by Colette, "Don't worry Raine, I'll stay and keep you company."

"Yeah, if you two are staying I might as well too. I don't want to be alone with them." Pointing a finger behind my back I walked over to them.

"What!" Lloyd puffed out his cheeks, "You all can't drop out! It's no fun then!"

"Yeah then it'll just be me and the servant boys." Zelos shook his head as Genis growled at him.

Colette seemed worried, "I would love to come but I don't want to leave Raine alone…"

Lloyd placed a light hand on her shoulder, "Colette…sometimes you care too much. Forget about Raine, she'll be fine."

"But Lloyd!" The blond girl protested, "That's not nice."

"Don't worry, I'll stay." I smiled and moved up to level with Raine.

"No way." Zelos came and linked arms with me, "You're coming even if I have to drag you over."

I lowered my brows in challenge, "I'd like to see you try."

Before the idiot could reply Genis stared whining, "See what you've done Raine! I hate it when you're stubborn. You're always bugging me about facing my fears but now you're the one who's afraid!"

"Genis." Raine sighed calmly, "There are some things that I just don't want to."

Genis ground his foot into the hot sand, "When you and Kratos were at the beach you went in the water! How come you won't now!"

Raine turned a bright shade of red, "I was never at the beach with Kratos, Genis."

The little half-elf frowned, "Yes you were, I saw you the night before he left. He said other things lik-"

"Genis." Raine cleared her throat, "You know what I'll come, but I'm only going knee-deep."

Interesting, I had not a clue anything was going on between those two. Maybe I'm wrong but I have a feeling there's something Raine wants to hide away from everyone. She's been acting really strange around the mention of Kratos.

Genis grinned ear-to-ear and Lloyd cheered, "Last one to the sea's a nasty Gnomelette!"

Zelos stayed behind until he was sure the 'ladies' were coming. Raine glared at him but he continued to check on us every now and then. Colette ran forward to meet up with Lloyd and Genis so I and Raine were left to walk slowly to the water…Raine looked nauseous.

"You ok?" I asked slightly worried. She was holding on tightly to her bare stomach, we were all in swimsuits.

Of course I had to get a new one since I barely carried anything with me. Unfortunately the only ones sold at the Summer fest were tiny bikini's, still I managed to find one which wasn't too reveling. It was a simple three piece like Raine's, but all black with a small pink cross bow holding the middle of the top half together.

Speaking of swimwear I'm relieved to find out that Zelos got rid of that Speedo of his, he now has proper black trunks.

"Fine." She answered through clattering teeth, "Just fine."

I laughed lightly, "Who knew Kratos had such a big effect on you."

She turned to me looking slightly embarrassed, "Nothing like that happened that night."

"Oh?" I was interested, "Then what did happen? If you don't mind me asking."

"Nothi- well." Raine was debating with the idea of telling me, still keeping her usual sturdy face, "We just said goodbye done at this beach five, long years ago."

I felt my gaze soften, "Is that why you went into the water?" My question was unrelated to her earlier words but I felt she would tell me more if it was said.

"I actually don't remember how it happened but I know Kratos had said something about strange rocks at the bottom of the ocean floor and when he went in I instinctively followed."

"Some goodbye." I mumbled to myself.

Raine smiled gently, "No, he said he needed to do some work up on Derris Kharlan but he promised he'd come back."

"Let's just hope it's soon, I can't wait to see him again." I rubbed my hands together.

Raine nodded and stopped when we reached the base of the sea, "Maybe…"

I positioned my hand on the small of her back and gave her a small push forward, "No maybes."

"Raine!" Lloyd greeted, "Long time no see."

"You two sure took your sweet time getting here." Genis said splashing water in every direction, "What took you guys so long?"

I replied by sending an equal amount of water Genis' way, "Raine just needed to build up her courage."

The silver-haired boy giggled and ducked underwater, when Colette shrieked I realized who his target was.

Genis resurfaced coughing up water, "Gotcha Colette!"

The little angel looked frightened but then gave Genis a bone breaking hug. He tried to struggle out of it but his attempts were in vain.

The rest of the evening passed by slowly with Zelos trying to make a pass at me and Raine but failing horribly, Lloyd testing out his snorkel while Colette counted how long he stayed underwater, Raine standing stiffly towards one side and Genis diving in and out of the water scaring random people.

We were now in our respective rooms not yet ready to call it a night; it was only

10:45pm.

I was bored out of my mind just sitting on the little black cushion near the glass table. Zelos had gone somewhere within the vicinity of this room, leaving me in peace. But I have no peace, there's always something I'm thinking of or bothered by and it keeps going till my mind's been cluttered with useless information to the point where I can't take it anymore. Perhaps I just need some air.

I got up with the uncomfortable feeling of my rear end going numb, I shook it off and went to the balcony doors, I was slightly surprised to find it open, curtains flying with

the wind. I shrugged it off and placed one foot on the cold stone flooring. When I was fully inside I noticed I had company.

Quietly, I tried to get back out without being noticed by Zelos, but he had heard me.

"You're welcome to join me Sheena." He didn't turn around but his voice still held that certain spark of mischievousness.

I nodded and then realized he couldn't see me so I walked up the black railing and snuck a peek at the former chosen. He was leaning on the railing with his arms crossed and an unfamiliar faraway look on his face. I could tell in an instant there was something wrong, but I dare not ask, he may think I care.

Truth is I do care, a lot more than I let him believe. I don't quite know why I'm so tense around him; I guess it's just an instant reaction. I'm always thinking that he's going to say something stupid to make me angry. Looking at him now, he almost looks human. In a way you could actually relate to him and have a regular conversation without it turning into a shouting match.

"How long do you plan to stay here?"

I was so caught up in my thoughts I almost didn't hear him, "What?"

"How long will you be here?" Zelos repeated and patiently waited for me to answer, still facing forward.

"I don't know, I guess until you kick me out." I rubbed my elbow.

"Well I won't kick you out but I do have to leave in a few days, my room time has to expire sometime." Finally he turned to face me, "Do you know where you're going next?"

"Not really." Somehow I found I couldn't look him straight in the eye for a long period of time, "I'll probably ju- I'll find something."

"You know you could always stay with me in Meltokio." He found my gaze and held it until I turned my head.

"I don't want to burden you." I spoke truthfully, bunching up my robe at the chest to cover up against the wind that started to pick up.

"You won't burden me, haven't you realized by now I like having you around?" Zelos sighed when I didn't answer, "Sebastian wouldn't mind either, I've got a guest bedroom put in so you don't need to worry about space."

"I'll…think about it." I lowered my voice a little, "Your little fan club won't like me being there."

"They'll just have to deal with it." Zelos had turned to face the sky again.

I looked up at him, I couldn't read his face and I was surprised he spoke so vehemently about a group he's usually so full of praise for, "You don't seem too happy with them."

Zelos chuckled lightly, "They don't know when enough is enough. They're practically stalkers."

"Wow." I smiled in amazement, "I never though I'd see the day when you'd turn against your beloved groupies."

Zelos grinned but said nothing, yet I was pleased with his answer. I sighed in contentment and looked up at the darkening sky, it was one of those days. A moonless starry night, most remembered from my childhood.

NOTE: Another one done. SOOOO SORRY! I know it took a while but my computer completely crashed and I had to wait till my dad bought a knew one. And when he did he banned my from fanfiction saying it's what brings in the majority of the viruses. He's proved it in many ways, but I use a different browser so now I may be able to update more frequently.

About the exam thing, I think I'll be able to study and update at the same time…for now.

So review please! Remember I need seven. bye bye.