I didn't mention it last chapter but Sheena doesn't know anything about Zelos' past, or anyone else. And his mansion has many rooms because it's way to big a building to hold just a main area and two bedrooms.

hellokitty888: really? But there's not really much romance in it…but there will be! I think…

xxx Yukashi Tenshi xxx: well, I glad you read this one. Who exactly is Yuri? O.O

The Zelda Master: hmmm…it's one side of his past that I just threw in. Though not everything is as it seems.

AngelCatGirl: I have no idea where it all comes from. But hey, if it works I'll use it

thunder sister: don't hate Sheena. Her anger only acts as a mask to cover her true feelings.

SoulTaken: thanks!

Scarlet Kratos: O.O;; eeeepp!...rawaarrr! ……………-

azuma ninja14856: thank you.

Suzu Fujibayashi: yes I know. But sometimes I wish she'd be more…woman-ish, that way she'd already have told Zelos she's madly in love with him. They'd hug and kiss and it'd all be over.

E.S. Simeon: I was. Couldn't think of what else to write.

Doomed to a life without another's love: - the chances of that happening are slim to none.

Letters of love?

Sheena's POV

"Should I go in?" I wondered out loud.

I stood in front of the study room door playing with the ribbon of the tiny key. Ever since I've discovered this key my mind has been on nothing but this cursed locked door. On the bad side; I could get caught. Good side; Zelos left for Castle Tethe'alla and won't be back for a while. Something about the dinner party.

I shivered just thinking about it, "Should I?" I asked out loud hoping some voice out of nowhere would tell me what to do.

Silence.

I sighed and paced nervously in front of the door. I bit hard on my bottom lip and knocked on my head.

"You know what. I will." I looked up to the ceiling, "It'll be really quick."

I think I've gone mad. I've resorted to talking to walls.

I shook my head and pleaded with Martel that no one would catch me. I twisted in the key and with a soft click the door opened. I pushed the door and flicked on the lights, careful to close it behind me.

It was small and cozy…and very messy. Letters, papers and empty envelopes were scattered everywhere on the desk and the numerous side tables. The only thing neat about this room was the chair that sat tightly tucked into the dark wooden desk.

I fumbled with the key and walked over to the picture frames thrown around the room…they were of his mother and him as a child. In one she was smiling happily with a two year old Zelos in her arms. Zelos had definitely taken after his mother. He had her bright blue eyes and sharp nose and chin. His hair color he must have gotten from his father.

I walked around the room a bit eyeing the rest of the pictures that were mostly similar to the first one; baby Zelos and his mother, baby Zelos and his mother…what ever happened to his dad?

There was also a bookshelf stacked high with thick, dust covered novels about the ancient war, the summon spirits of Tethe'alla, how to handle swords, the Goddess Martel and the hero Mithos…who in my opinion is anything but that.

One book in particular stood out from the rest…maybe because it was the oldest and its edges were covered in gold colored metal. I picked it up and dusted it. The book had a click type lock which easily sung open when I pulled at it.

There was no doubt that this was old-really old. So old that pages were crumbled and the writing in ink was smeared so that only a few words stuck out. As I flipped through it some pages were stuck together and others threatened to fall of their backing. I quickly closed it, if anything fell out of place I would be caught for sure.

Before I put it back I felt a sort of rough texture on the smooth metal. The words were blacked out quite a bit, "M…l…ne…Wi..d…r…"

I smiled thoughtfully; this must have been Zelos' mother's diary.

I stood up and moved to the desk where everything seemed to just clutter. I picked up a letter with flowers on the edge:

Dearest Chosen,

Remember me? I'm the one with the lost puppy that you helped me find. I wanted to thank you personally but you looked really busy with all of those girls around you. How do you manage like fifteen thousand questions all at once? You're so cool! When I grow up I want to be just like you!

Thank you for finding Poh-pooh,

Izzy

Poh-pooh? Puppy's name I guess. How sweet Zelos helped some little kid to find their dog. Hmmm…so he wasn't always like this…

I picked up a few other letters and scanned through them, they all seem to be from the same bunch of girls that follow him around now:

Dear chosen,

I must say, they did a fine job in picking you to be Tethe'alla's next chosen. I mean you're absolutely perfect for the job! Good looking, smart, good looking, and good looking. Anyways, just a question…meet me at my house later? Me and the girls were thinking of having a sleepover. It should be fun, we have hash browns and tea!

Please come,

Allison

Sleepover…huh. I bet anything Zelos wasted no time getting ready for it.

Dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear chosen, dear Zelos, dear…what?

Dear Zelos? I shuffled through the letters a second time. That one seemed to be the only one that addressed him by name and not by title. I found and read it over, the feeling of guilt coming back again:

Dear Zelos,

I miss you already, and it has only been a week since we parted ways. Riding in this tiny thing they call a boat is making me sick and I long to be on land again. I mean I don't even have a kitchen in my room! Not that I normally do anything that requires one.

Oh, that gets me to my point. When I was staying with you I noticed you were quite the cook. And I really wouldn't want to see those pretty hands of yours getting burnt so enclosed with this letter is something you should find very handy. They even match your clothes. I'll write soon.

Take care,

Hanna

She stayed with him?...Were they close?...More than friends?…Just friends? I found myself worrying about something that usually doesn't concern me. Especially if it has to do with Zelos. But then why do I feel so anxious at of a sudden?

I shook it of and leaned down near the desk drawers, they were unlocked so I opened them without much hesitation. Folded letters were piled into one corner…that seemed to be the only thing there.

I picked up the first one and read it over:

Dear Zelos,

I've finally reached home. I don't think I ever want to step out to shore ever again. That trip back was brutal in so many ways. One thing the service was horrible. Apparently they don't do 'after hour' shifts. Oh well, it's over now. So, how's life treating you? I hope you're not being burdened by all this chosen business. It looks hard having to put up with so many screaming women everywhere you go. Although I don't blame them entirely.

I wish I could write more but I have to go to bed now.

Keep in touch,

Hanna

Her again? I hated the sudden anger rising in me and I had to force it down. There was a certain sincerity in her writing that made me hate her upon impulse. She seemed…so close to Zelos. Of course I'm just being crazy. I bet lots of other women were close to Zelos, after all, he did know like half the world's population.

I fumbled through the rest of them quickly. To my great disappointment they were all from this Hanna person…all filled with, 'I miss you Zelos' and 'keep in touch Zelos.' They all made me sick.

I read through the last one out of sheer curiosity:

Dear Zelos,

Guess what? I can come spend a couple of weeks in the summer with you! It'll be so much fun. I can't wait till then; it'll be just like old times. I've also learned to cook. I'm pretty good now, remind me to make you something sometime. Plus I got big news to tell you when I get to your place. I would tell you now but it'd just ruin everything.

Coming over means I have to ride in that horrible boat again. But I feel it's well worth my time.

See you soon,

Hanna

I hope she drowns. I sighed an leaned against the drawer, pushing it back in. I'm really surprised at my hatred towards this girl I only know through letters. I mean…Zelos isn't worth my jealous tantrums. I laughed quietly, thinking of all the things he says to make me angry…definitely not worth it. Still, there was this nagging feeling I just couldn't shake. It bothered me that I couldn't understand why it was there.

I snapped out of it when the front doorbell rang. Zelos. I started to panic and jumped out of the room and locked the door. I ran to my bedroom and threw myself on the bed, trying to catch my slightly hitched breathing.

"Sheena! Where are you?"

I heard him call from downstairs and decided that was a signal for me to come down.

"There you are!" Zelos greeted when I walked down the stairs.

"What is it?" I asked, a bit afraid it would be about my whereabouts earlier today.

"The dinner party's theme is this couple thing so you need to act like you love me or something okay?" Zelos tried to get away quickly.

"What! Why!" I yelped at the thought of getting friendly with Zelos of all people.

"The princess got a fiancée so in honor of that she's inviting all couples." Zelos stated with a disappointed sigh, "And she was so pretty too…"

"Zelos! I hate these stupid social things and I always will. I was going to come but now I don't think I'll be going at all."

"But Sheena-"

I cut him of in mid sentence, "No buts Zelos. I'm not going to pretend to be one of your hunnies just for your enjoyment."

"Sheena!" He attempted a fake whiney voice, "It's so much more. I need to be there to keep up my social status."

I was growing angry. Is that all he wanted me for? Just an item to make him look good?

"Forget it. Get someone else."

"But I want you!...Plus I already put down your name." Zelos cried and latched onto my arm to keep me from walking away.

I blushed but tugged at my arm, "Zelos let go!"

"Not until you agree to come with me without a fuss! You're my one and only exotic Mizuho beauty. You have to come with me. Plus, you're my favorite hunny!"

Exotic? Is that how he really sees me? Blehh, he could have at least come up with something better.

The weight on my arm shifted and I found myself pressed against his chest, with his strong arms holding me in place, "Come on Sheena. I'm going to be with you the whole time, you're not going to feel left out. Okay?"

His scent was intoxicating, I nodded slowly, "Uh…hmmm."

"Perfect. It's coming up next week so don't back out. Alright?" Zelos let go of my arms and proceeded to the living room where he began to talk with his butler.

I shivered at the loss of warmth.

"Yes that one."

Half way up the stairs I turned to face the conversing pair. Zelos looked worried and I had a bad feeling about this.

"No." Sebastian nodded, "I haven't seen it."

"Where could I have left it…I was so sure it was in-"

Zelos was interrupted by Sebastian who cleared his throat, "Last night you were awfully tired. You must have just over looked it. I'm sure it'll turn up in the morning."

Zelos seemed to be not paying much attention to this, "How far can a key go? Where is it?"

I stood frozen on the steps…they were talking about the key I have…

"Master Zelos. You should really get some rest. You're tired. Trust in me. The key will show up in the morning."

Zelos rubbed his temples, "I guess. I going to get something to eat first."

As soon as Zelos left Sebastian looked up towards me, almost sensing I was there all along and he gave me a small smile and a nod.

I returned his gesture with a lopsided, shaky grin...how did he find out?

Ooooooo…and the plot thickens. --;; ok, well not really.

There's going to be a lot more Zelos and Sheena interaction from now on. Just to let you know

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