Author's note: This chapter contains a graphic sex scene. If you are too young to read this, then please don't. Otherwise, continue.

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Raine was too stunned at first to react. Kratos was kissing her. His lips, warm and luscious, were upon hers. His arms were around her. His chest was pushed against hers. His eyes were red, evidence he'd had a hard night as well, and they were squeezed shut. Raine, let herself close her eyes.

She fell into his embrace, allowing her arms to encircle his neck. As she pulled him closer, he reacted. One arm went to her lower back and pulled her even closer.

They stood like this for a long time in the middle of her muggy hotel room before breaking off to look at each other. When they finally ended their long kiss, they just stared into each others eyes. Both had flushed cheeks and moist lips and both were breathing raggedly. Something had to be done and dammit, they were finally going to go ahead and do it.

They released each other momentarily, and Kratos turned and closed the door. At the sound of the soft click, Raine turned to walk towards the bed. She looked back over her shoulder at the seraphim and found him gazing at her. She noticed that his hand was on the lock.

It was in that moment that she had to convey to him what she wanted. His gaze was pleading but she knew that if she tried to say anything it would come out wrong. So she did the only thing that felt right. She untied her robe and let it fall off of her shoulders, and slowly, seductively, it made its way to the ground.

Kratos locked the door.

Raine stood their, in only her sweaty, tight nightgown. Her body, again, was quite alive, quite ready for the task at hand.

Kratos closed the distance between them in a matter of seconds, rushing up behind her and stopping just inches from her back. She didn't turn around, but instead gazed up over her shoulder at him, her eyes both asking and giving permission. Kratos understood.

He leaned forward and kissed her cheek. Then her neck. Then her shoulder. He moved to the area where the shoulder and neck meet, nestling his head in comfortabley. As he kissed and sucked and lightly bit this sensitive area of flesh, his hands moved downwards. Soon, they found the end of her nightgown. Grasping her thighs, he rose his hands up, bringing the hemline higher and higher.

Raine gasped when she felt herself being exposed. It was an exciting feeling, revealing her body to the man she loved, a man formerly untouchable. His hand succeeded in their task and moved to her stomach, hugging her close.

Kratos backed up slowly and pushed the nightgown up higher, enjoying the view of Raine's naked back. He pulled it up to her shoulders, where it bunched together, and then pulled it over her head. She was still standing with her back to him, giving him a view of her soft back and shapely posterior. But the thought of what awaited him on the other side of her body was driving him insane. He hugged her close again, letting her fell what she was doing to him.

Raine gasped. I must be huge! She leaned her body back into his, letting her hands wander to his sides. His own hands went to her stomach again, until his right hand moved upwards, gently cupping her breast. Raine let out a low moan and arched her back, pushing against him. She heard him gasp. He stopped for a second, then continued his minstrations. His left hand continued to caress her stomach and hips, avoiding the area of intrest. It was driving Raine mad.

Finally, when the two had started swaying in unison and their breathing increased, Raine decided to end the foolish play. She moved a few inches away from Kratos. She turned her head to look back at him. Then she lay down on the bed, turning her body so that he could see all of her.

Kratos followed instincively. He pulled off his suit jacked and got on the bed, steadying himself above her. They kissed again, over and over again for a few moments before Raine could take it no more.

She wrapped her legs around him, pulling his erection against her. His eyes closed and he let out a groan. It took him a moment but he composed himself again and returned to kissing her, only more fiercely.

Raine liked this response. She pulled him closer with her legs and began moving against him.

Kratos gasped and began moving along with her. Then he pulled himself up for a moment. He looked at the beautiful woman laying in front of him. He needed her. He didn't take the time to take his shirt or vest off. He just undid his pants, pulling out his throbbing member.

'It is huge!' Raine thought, mometarily scared, but soon quite excited again.

Kratos, closed in again, positioning himself over her. He didn't want to do anything without her approval...

Raine pulled him close with her legs. Kratos, happily agreeing, adjusted himself at the right hole and began to push in.

Raine let out a quick cry of pleasure, throwing her head back against the pillow. Kratos pushed even further in. She had definitely wanted him. She was hot and slick and completely prepared for this.

Kratos' head began to spin. It had been years since he'd been with a woman, and he'd wanted Raine for so long now... He felt his pace quicken. Raine was letting out short gasps and cries at every thrust. It was driving him over the edge quickly. He began to thrust harder, causing her to grab the sheets and hold on for dear life. He moved faster and faster until he couldn't see anything but Raine, feel anything but Raine...

Raine came first, screaming out his name. Kratos followed shortly after and could hardly get anything comprehendible out, but at least he tried. It had been quick and hard and fantastic. The two lay together in a heap on her bed for a long time. Neither wanted to move. Kratos knew that if he moved or spoke the spell would be broken. They'd have to go back to real life. And in real life he was leaving...

Raine was the first to move. She sat up and composed herself, then turned and looked at her lover. He stared at her with eyes saddened from years of loneliness.

"Kratos..." it was a near whisper, but it was enough. He was brought back to reality. He was leaving. He sat up and began to adjust his clothing.

The two readied themselves in silence, only aknowledging that they had to hurry. People would wonder where they were. It was pretty obvious from looking at the room that something of a not so innocent nature had happened there, but they weren't worried about it at the time. There were more pressing matters at hand.

The two went to breakfast, which was awkward and quiet. Everyone knew he was leaving and no one wanted to talk about it. After the meal Kratos walked off with Lloyd for a bit, then the whole group reunited to see him off. Raine and Kratos shook hands amicably and exchanged pleasant goodbyes. The look in Kratos' eyes when Raine wished him luck was one of sorrow. He was really regretting his choice, but he wasn't one to back out easily...

Kratos and Lloyd headed off together. Lloyd would go as far as he could with him and then turn back and rejoin the others in Meltokio. Collette looked sad as she watched him go, upset that she wouldn't see him for awhile.

'Honey, you don't know the half of it,' was all Raine could think. Then she turned and started walking back to the inn. She wanted to get her things. She wouldn't be here when Lloyd got back.