Berserk1: Hey! Déjà vu indeed! Yup… this is the fanfic from 2 years back, rewritten of course. I added a brief explanation of myself at the start of chapter 1.
Judaspriest: Thanks, I'll do my best!
TrueGamer: Sure did! Thanks for the review, and hopefully I can make the reread even more enjoyable!
Chapter 3: Good-byes
Lloyd's room
Knock knock
"Guh… wha'?"
Knock knock
"Wa..it…" Lloyd groaned.
"Lloyd, wake up, it's time for breakfast-" Raine stopped with a surprised look on her face, "Sheena?"
Lloyd was puzzled, still half-asleep "Sheena?" Then he looked beside him and noticed that Sheena had fallen asleep beside him.
"Huh… stop talking Lloyd, I want to sleep." Sheena mumbled sleepily as she woke up.
"Uh… it's not what it looks like Raine!" Lloyd exclaimed.
"…Right…" Raine started.
"Wha'? WHAT!" Sheena exclaimed as she woke up, and noticed that she had fallen asleep next to Lloyd.
Both Sheena and Lloyd sheepishly looked at Raine, then at each other.
"…Well, make sure you two come down soon, breakfast is almost ready." Raine said as she closed the door, "Well that was a bit awkward…"
Both Lloyd and Sheena were red faced, staring blankly at one another.
"…"
"…"
"…Uh…" Lloyd started…
"It was late, we were sleepy and we just fell asleep on the bed." Sheena said quickly.
"…Yeah… yeah… well let's get up and go down for breakfast." Lloyd suggested sheepishly as he stood up and held his hand out too Sheena.
As Sheena and Lloyd walked down the stairs to the dining room, they noticed that everyone's eyes were looking at them.
"What?" Lloyd asked innocently.
Sheena quickly took her hand away from Lloyd's with a flustered face.
Everyone looked back at each other and continued with what they were doing, except Colette, who continued to look at Lloyd; no one noticed though.
Lloyd had already continued down the stairs when Sheena took her hand away. "Did he even know we were holding hands?" Sheena questioned, a bit agitated as she walked to the dining room after Lloyd.
After breakfast, Zelos regrettably suggested that people should start packing their things and everyone agreed and headed up to their room to pack up.
Within half an hour, everyone was downstairs.
"So I guess this is it huh guys…" Zelos said.
Lloyd laughed, "We'll see you around Zelos."
Zelos smiled, and everyone took their turns saying bye to him.
"Ok guys, I think it's time to go, we'll drop everyone off at their respective city." Lloyd announced, "First, Altamira!"
Lloyd turned to Zelos, "It's been great having you around Zelos."
Zelos smiled, rarely did anyone say anything good about him, "Thanks bud, now go and rid the world of exspheres, if you ever need anything, I'll be here in Meltokio."
"Wait a minute Zelos, how about Seles? Isn't she still in the SE abbey!" Lloyd inquired.
"DAMN! YOU'RE RIGHT! I GOTTA GET GOING!" Zelos exlaimed. He ran upstairs to prepare for his trip to the SE Abbey.
"Bye Zelos!" Everyone else shouted.
Lloyd laughed, then turned to everyone, "Ok, let's get going to Altamira."
Everyone got their things, took the Rheiards out of their wings packs and flew to Altamira.
At Altamira
"This is our last day together…" Genis said to Presea.
"Yes, I know…" Presea replied, looking down.
"I'll miss you…" Genis said, as he gave Presea a hug.
Presea smiled and hugged Genis back.
"Good bye Presea…" Genis said softly.
"Bye Genis, I'll see you around." Presea replied affectionately.
"Regal, Presea, it's been a pleasure having you two with us, thanks for your help, and good luck on your project Regal. Hope to see you again some day!" Lloyd said.
"Thanks Lloyd, it's been an honour working with you, good luck on your journey. You've taught me so much, and I wish to work with you again some day." Regal replied, holding out his hand.
Regal and Lloyd shook hands and everyone else said their good-byes, although Presea and Genis were a bit more quiet than usual. Neither knew how long it would be until they saw each other again; but she was satisfied with her decision. The next time they would meet, they would settle everything.
As Regal and Presea left for Lezareno, Lloyd turned back to the others, "Okay, let's get going to the Tower of Salvation."
Everyone nodded, except Raine, who just stood there.
"Is everything alright?" Lloyd asked.
"Hmmm? Oh, it's nothing, let's go." Raine replied.
"I'm sorry Raine…" Kratos said silently.
During the ride to the tower. Raine was silent, doing her best to hold herself together before Kratos' departure. Kratos noticed this, but he wanted to talk to his son before he left.
"Lloyd." Kratos started.
"Yeah?" Lloyd replied.
"Don't die… before I do…" Kratos ended.
"…Would you stop saying that dad…?" Lloyd said annoyed.
"…Sorry…"
"It's okay dad… I understand…"
"Son… what are you going to do after your journey?" Kratos inquired.
"…I'm not sure yet dad… but I'm probably going to settle down somewhere and enjoy our new found piece." Lloyd responded.
"Is that it? That's a bit simple…" Kratos said.
"Well I'm a simple-minded person dad!" Lloyd joked.
"…So have you been able to communicate with your mom yet?" Kratos asked.
Raine heard this, and her eyes started to tear up a bit. Noticing this, Kratos suddenly regretted not asking Lloyd the question in a more private place.
"…No… but I'm positive that I wasn't hallucinating… I know I was asleep, but still, don't they say the mind is more vulnerable when it's sleeping?" Lloyd answered.
"…I suppose…" Kratos muttered sadly.
"And what are you going in Derris-Kharlan exactly? I mean, couldn't you find someone to lead it, and then you could come back here?" Lloyd asked innocently.
Kratos gave off a little laugh, "Actually Lloyd, I was just going to tell you that I'm going to try to find a group of people to lead Derris-Kharlan."
"REALLY? THAT'S GREAT DAD!" Lloyd exclaimed, also interrupting his father.
"But it will take a while, they have to people I can trust… and there's still going to be a lot of work to do before I can even think about appointing a new leader. I won't be back that soon…" Kratos added.
"…oh… but you're still going to do your best to come back! And that's GREAT!" Lloyd exclaimed.
Kratos laughed and smiled at his son, who smiled back. Raine couldn't help but smile a bit too.
"You've got a great father Lloyd." Sheena said as she moved her rheaird closer to Lloyd's.
Lloyd smiled, "Yeah… I do, thanks Sheena."
Twenty more minutes passed.
"Looks like we're here…" Raine stated reluctantly.
With that, everyone landed, and Colette, Genis and Sheena said their own good byes to Kratos.
"I'll miss you Kratos…" Raine said softly.
"Be strong Raine… it's not the end…" Kratos responded soothingly.
Raine loved the way Kratos was always calm about everything, along with his deep and soothing voice, "Yes… I'm sorry…"
"It will all be okay Raine…" Kratos muttered as he hugged Raine.
Raine hugged him back lovingly, "Mmm…"
"I'll see you again Raine, I promise." Kratos said as he turned toward Lloyd and the tower.
Raine smiled, "Good-bye Kratos… make sure you don't break that promise hmm."
"Good-bye Raine."
With that Lloyd and Kratos walked toward the tower, leaving a teary-eyed Raine.
"…Are you alright sis?" Genis asked affectionately.
"Yeah… I'll be okay, thanks." Raine answered.
Sheena patted Raine on the back, "Things will work out Raine…"
Raine looked at Sheena with watery eyes, "T-thanks Sheena… hopefully they do…" She said as she hugged Sheena.
A/N: If Zelos were here, he'd say something along the lines of, "THAT'S HOT! Nothing like two hot babes touching each other all over!" But he's not here is he? He's off finding Seles at SE abbey! HAHA! He missed out. Loser. >>
At the portal to Derris-Kharlan
"So this is it huh…" Lloyd said softly
"Yes, as one the only remaining leader of Cruxis, it is my duty to lead and guide the people." Kratos replied.
"Yeah I know, you already told me." Lloyd said, "I'll miss you… Dad…"
Kratos smiled at Lloyd, "Just remember… don't die before I do."
Lloyd stared at Kratos for a bit, then smiled, knowing that Kratos said it with loving intentions.
Lloyd gave his dad one final hug, and Kratos returned it. In the beginning, Kratos was like his mentor, but now, he was his dad as well. Lloyd knew that Kratos had a duty, but he did not want lose another parent.
Kratos looked down at Lloyd, he had grown so much, both physically and mentally. He was truly proud of his son.
Kratos let go of Lloyd, "Lloyd, can you please use the eternal sword to send me to Derris-Kharlan?"
"…Alright dad…" Lloyd answered softly, "One more thing, promise you'll come back?"
Kratos laughed, "I promise Lloyd… my son. Good bye for now."
"Bye dad… " Lloyd said as he used the power of the eternal sword to send Kratos back to Derris-Kharlan.
With that, Lloyd returned to the group.
"He's gone…" Lloyd announced softly.
"Lloyd…are you ok?" Colette and Sheena asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine…" Lloyd nodded.
Colette and Sheena both had worried looks on their faces.
"Well if you need anything, don't hesitate to speak to us." Sheena said.
"Thanks Sheena." Lloyd said quietly.
"Anyway, let's head to Mizuho." Lloyd said.
With that, everyone hopped on to the rheairds, heading to Mizuho.
As Kratos went up to Derris-Kharlan, he said softly, "Don't die before I do, Lloyd… My son."
At Mizuho
"Hey everyone!" Sheena cried out.
"Sheena! You're back! Welcome!" Orochi exclaimed as he ran up to briefly hug Sheena.
Everyone else in the village greeted Sheena and congratulated her with her success.
Lloyd smiled, he was happy for Sheena; she was finally respected in her village.
"Lloyd. Genis, Colette and I are going off to the flower field." Raine said as they left for the flower grove.
"Okay, we'll be at the chief's house." Lloyd replied.
Chief's house
"Hey Grandfather!" Sheena exclaimed gleefully.
"Sheena! You're back, Congratulations." Her Grandfather grinned. "Oh, I see you're going to tell Lloyd your full name."
Sheena blushed deeply, "Grandfather!"
Lloyd looked puzzled.
Igaguri laughed, "So what is going to be your first move as the new chief?"
"Well, I've been appointed as the emissary of peace by the king… and along with some other reasons, I plan for the people of Mizuho to move to Sylvarant…" Sheena said.
"I see… what are those other reasons?" Igaguri asked.
"Well I think most people want to move out of Tethe'alla, grandfather, hasn't this been discussed before?" Sheena replied.
"Oh… now that I think about it, yes, Tiga did bring that up. So when and where are we going to move?"
"Sometime this week… I believe the forest near Iselia would be a good place to reside." Sheena responded as she turned to Lloyd, "Lloyd, can you get the map?"
"Sure," Lloyd said happily as he dug in his wing pack for the map of Sylvarant.
"Here grandfather." Sheena stated as she pointed out the location, "And you can keep it, we've travelled around Sylvarant enough to memorize everything; or, at least I've memorized everything."
"Hey!" Lloyd exclaimed.
Both Sheena and her grandfather gave a small laugh.
"Alright Sheena, sounds like a plan." Igaguri said.
"But… do you think it would be okay if you and Tiga organize everything? I… have another commitment…" Sheena uttered sheepishly, slowly looking at Lloyd.
Igaguri laughed, "…I understand… so what's this other commitment of yours?"
"Well, Lloyd and I are going on a journey to destroy all the exspheres, and we want to get started as soon as possible." Sheena responded.
"Yup!" Lloyd added.
"I see, that's very noble of you two, and I wish you all the best." Igaguri said as he walked toward a cabinet, "Here Sheena, I want you to have these."
Sheena smiled, "Guardian seals… thank you grandfather."
"I do what I can." Igaguri smiled back, "So what do you plan to do afterwards?"
"…I'm going to come back to the new Mizuho and be the best chief I can be!" Sheena exclaimed.
"That's good to hear Sheena. We'll be waiting for you." Igaguri said.
Silence ensued.
"…So are you leaving right now?" Igaguri asked.
"Well… we're leaving soon, yeah." Sheena answered.
"Alright then, I won't hold you any longer…" Igaguri said.
"Good-bye grandfather!"
"Good-bye Mr. Fujibayashi!"
"Good-bye Sheena, Lloyd." Igaguri said as Sheena and Lloyd stepped out.
Outside
"You were a bit quiet in there Lloyd…" Sheena said quietly.
"Huh? Oh, sorry, hehe…" Lloyd replied.
"S-so you'll be with me right? After our journey?" Sheena asked boldly.
"Huh?" Lloyd asked puzzled.
"Y-you said remember… that… you want to be with… me…" Sheena responded sheepishly.
"Hehe yeah… I'm sorry Sheena, it's just that my dad just left… and yeah… I'm pretty bummed out. I know there's not much to think about anymore… all the questions have been answered… I'm sorry…" Lloyd said sadly.
"Oh… I'm sorry Lloyd… I'm so sorry…" Sheena replied sympathetically.
"It's alright Sheena… he'll be back soon." Lloyd smiled.
Sheena lovingly looked at Lloyd for a while, and then she hugged him.
"Sheena…" Lloyd said affectionately as he hugged back.
"Come, let's go get the others." Sheena said, as her hand found Lloyd's hand.
In the flower field
"Oh look at all these pretty flowers!" Colette exclaimed delightfully as she danced in the flowers.
"Be careful Colette!" Raine cautioned.
"I wi-AH!" Colette screamed as she tripped.
Genis and Raine sighed and went over to Colette.
"Are you alright Colette?" Genis asked.
Colette got up, dusted herself and smiled, "Yeah I'm fine, silly me."
Genis and Raine sighed.
"Hey guys! I think it's time we headed back to Sylvarant." Lloyd announced.
"Alright then… COLETTE! It's time to go!" Raine shouted.
"Alright! Coming!" Colette shouted back as she tripped and fell.
Everyone sighed, and with that, the group set out to Iselia.
At Iselia
"Well, looks like we are finally back home." Lloyd said.
Everyone in the village congratulated the five on their success.
A/N: Yes, the villagers know Sheena. Somehow.
"So, this is goodbye for now." Lloyd said.
"Yeah, good luck on your journey Lloyd, Sheena." Raine said.
"Yeah, good luck." Genis smiled.
Colette smiled at Lloyd and Sheena, "Have fun you two."
"Thanks you guys." Lloyd and Sheena said.
"Colette, you go and have fun. You deserve it!" Lloyd smiled, "Genis, Raine, good luck to you on your journey too."
"Thanks."
"Thank you."
"Thanks Lloyd."
"See you all soon!" Everyone shouted.
The five split up, Lloyd and Sheena went to Dirk's, Raine and Genis went to their burnt home and Colette went back to her house.
Colette's house
"Congratulations Colette." Phaidra said happily, "it's good to have you back."
"Congratulations Colette!" Frank shouted out.
"Thanks grandmother, thanks father! It's great to be back!" Colette exclaimed.
"So tell me about your journey!" Phaidra insisted enthusiastically.
"Okay!" Colette started as the told Phaidra and Frank all about her journey.
Meanwhile at Raine and Genis' house
"Hmm… our house seems to still have been burnt out. We should re-build it soon." Raine suggested.
"Yea, we should, I'll ask Lloyd and Sheena if they could help us." Genis replied.
Raine and Genis set out for Dirk's after going around the village to see how things were. There appeared to be no discrimination in Iselia, except from the ex-mayor, who had been replaced by Lennox's father, Vernon.
3 hours had passed after Colette had started her story.
"So what's new grandmother?" Colette asked after telling all about her story.
"Well we re-built most of the houses as you could see, and we have a new teacher, and a new mayor." Phaidra replied.
"And it just so happens that they're father and son, Vernon being the father, and Lennox being the son." Frank added.
"Oh? Cool! How long have they been here in Iselia?" Colette inquired.
"2-3 months now, they're great people. Actually, you should go get to know them. Vernon is probably in his office right now, but Lennox should be at home. They live just 2 houses down from here." Phaidra responded.
"Cool! I think I'll go meet them as soon as I'm done unpacking." Colette said happily.
As soon as she unpacked her things, she decided to go see Lennox.
knock knock
The door opened, and a 19 year old man, standing six feet tall, with blonde hair greeted her.
"Oh hi there, you must be Colette; your grandmother has talked to me about you. Want to come in?" Lennox said.
"Sure!" Colette nodded, "And your name is Lennox?"
Lennox nodded, and with that, they started talked to each other and introduced each other.
"HEY MOTHER! WHERE'S MY FLUTE!" A voice shouted.
"Oh yeah, and I have a sister, her name is Tila." Lennox said.
"Oh, cool!" Colette exclaimed.
"I PUT IT IN THE DRAWER TO THE LEFT OF YOUR BED!" Lila, their mother shouted back.
"…And that voice you just heard was my mother, Lila. She's a scholar, just like me. Oh, and my dad, Vernon, is the new mayor of the town. Want to meet them?" Lennox asked.
"Sure." Colette smiled.
"I'll go get them, oh, and my dad doesn't normally get home until nightfall; oh, and you're welcome to stay for dinner." Lennox said cheerfully as he went upstairs to get his mother and sister.
Colette waited on the couch.
2 minutes later, Lennox came back down with his sister and mother.
"Tila, this is Colette, Colette, this is Tila." Lennox said.
"Hey!" Colette greeted.
"Hi there!" Tila exclaimed in a cheerful voice.
Lennox smiled, "Mother, this is Colette, Colette, this is Lila."
"Hello, nice to meet you Colette." Lila greeted.
"Hi Mrs…" Colette trailed off.
Lila laughed, "our last name is Lyns."
Colette blushed, "Hi Mrs. Lyns."
The four talked until it was time that Colette had to go home.
"Tomorrow's school." Lennox said.
"See ya at school Colette." Tila added.
"Okay!" Colette replied cheerfully, "Bye! See you at school too Tila!"
"Bye!"
"Bye Colette!"
"Bye!"
(BAM! NIGHT TIME) At Dirk's…
"I'm home mom…" Lloyd said softly.
"Whine" Noishe whined, licking Lloyd's face.
"Hey Noishe! How're you?" Lloyd exclaimed as he petted Noishe.
"Hey Noise!" Sheena said.
"Whine" Noishe whined again as it went back to its pen.
As Lloyd and Sheena went up to Anna's grave, Dirk saw and joined them.
"Lloyd, you're back, so how was it, the trip and all?" Dirk asked.
Lloyd turned around, "Hey dad, it was great-"
Dirk suddenly realized that he was holding hands with Sheena, "O' is this your girlfriend? She's a fine lass." Dirk chuckled.
Sheena and Lloyd blushed madly, and then Lloyd tried to pull his hand away as he responded, but Sheena held on to it, "Wha…?" Lloyd asked quietly as he stopped trying to pull his hand away, "Uh…"
Dirk laughed, "Well you don't have to answer if you don't want to. So where's Kratos?"
Lloyd's sad expression returned, "he… he went back to Derris-Kharlan…"
"Oh… I'm sorry Lloyd." Dirk said as he regretted asking the question.
"Nah… it's alright dad, besides, I've got already got one here." Lloyd said with a smile.
Sheena couldn't help but smile at Lloyd, "That's what I love so much about you Lloyd… you're always so strong…"
Dirk smiled, "Right, well I'll leave ya two alone, I'll be in the house preparing dinner."
"Alright." Lloyd said.
When Dirk went back in, Lloyd looked at his exsphere, "Mom… can you hear me?"
"…"
"…"
"…I guess not…" Lloyd sighed.
"There there Lloyd…" Sheena said, as she hugged Lloyd.
"Thanks Sheena…" Lloyd uttered softly as he hugged her back.
"Here Lloyd, come sit with me." Sheena said as she sat down on a bench.
"Okay…" Lloyd mumbled as he sat down beside Sheena.
After a few seconds of silence, Sheena grabbed Lloyd's hand and decided to say something, "The stars are beautiful tonight aren't they…"
"Hehe… yeah… they are…" Lloyd agreed.
"Lloyd…?" Sheena started.
"Yeah?"
"I… I… uh…" Sheena stuttered embarrassingly as she tried to get her words out, "I want to know… I… uh…"
Garble garble Went Lloyd's stomach as Sheena stuttered, "Uh… hehe" Lloyd laughed shyly.
"/././"
A/N: That's Sheena being embarrassed, like in the game (I have to use the periods because Document Manager doesn't preserve 3 slashes in a row).
"DINNER!" Dirk shouted just a few seconds later.
Lloyd widened his eyes, "Food! Uh… Sheena, I'm sort of hungry, can this wait until later?"
"Hehe… s-sure Lloyd, let's go." Sheena smiled uncomfortably as she nodded, "I guess it'll have to wait until tonight… but that's okay, I have a long time with Lloyd."
After dinner, there was a knock on the door.
Lloyd and Sheena went to the door, and there were Raine and Genis.
"Hey, we were wondering if you could help in re-building our home before you left on your journey." Raine said.
"Is that ok with you Sheena?" Lloyd asked.
"Yea!" Sheena replied.
"Alright then, let's get going." Lloyd said.
"Thanks!" Genis exclaimed happily.
At Genis and Raine's house
"So what do you need help with?" Lloyd asked.
"Well our house's wood is burnt, and we need some new wood to replace some lost pieces." Raine replied.
"Well I could summon Gnome." Sheena suggested.
"Great Idea." Lloyd smiled.
"I call upon the servant of mother Earth, I summon thee, come! GNOME!" Sheena chanted.
"Hey hey hey! What can I do ya for?" Gnome giggled.
"Gnome, please revive the wood of this house." Sheena ordered.
"Sure thing." Gnome chuckled as he revived the wood and disappeared.
Before them, was Raine's house, looking brand new.
"Heh, that was easier than I thought…" Raine said sheepishly.
Genis, Lloyd and Sheena laughed.
"Well it's time Sheena and I head back." Lloyd said.
The four exchanged good-byes.
At Dirk's
After a few hours of conversation and story-telling with Dirk, Lloyd and Sheena went upstairs.
"That was fun!" Lloyd beamed.
"Hehe, it sure was!" Sheena said happily.
"…"
"…"
"Lloyd… uh… continuing from where I left of before dinner. I really want to know… um…" Suddenly, Lloyd grabbed Sheena's hand, "Lloyd!" Sheena exclaimed lustfully.
Lloyd smiled, "You don't have to say anything Sheena…"
As Lloyd said this, Sheena's smile widened.
"Of course you can have the bed! I'll sleep on the floor." Lloyd said cheerfully.
"Eh…" Sheena mumbled as she gave Lloyd a boring stare.
"What? You don't want the bed?" Lloyd asked.
"IDIOT!" Sheena shouted out loudly.
"Wha'… what? What did I do?" Lloyd asked hesitantly.
"IS EVERYTHING OKAY UP THERE?" Dirk shouted.
"Yes Mr. Irving! Everything's fine!" Sheena shouted back, "Let's go to bed Lloyd… I'm feeling pretty tired…"
"Are… you sure?" Lloyd asked, "You seemed pretty energetic just now…"
"That was just now…" Sheena said angrily.
"Are you okay Sheena?" Lloyd asked worriedly.
"Yeah… yeah… I'm okay… I'm sorry Lloyd…" Sheena said softly as she put her head on his chest.
Lloyd stroked her hair affectionately, "…Well… have a good night Sheena… sweet dreams."
Suddenly, Sheena felt better, "Thanks Lloyd… you have a good night too, sweet dreams!"
As Lloyd raised her head from his chest, he realized that they're heads were really close together; and so did Sheena.
"Uh…" Lloyd mumbled half scared, half embarrassed. Both of their faces had turned bright red, "GOOD NIGHT SHEENA!"
Sheena almost fell forward as Lloyd broke away and found a spot on the floor to sleep. Sheena had leaned forward a bit, thinking that they would finally have had their first kiss.
"Lloyd…?" Sheena said softly.
Lloyd intentionally snored, his heart beating very fast.
"…" Sheena could tell that Lloyd was faking his sleep and smiled, "Good night Lloyd…"
Within 5 minutes, he was actually asleep.
"Oh Lloyd… don't be so embarrassed… you weren't embarrassed before…" Sheena sighed, "How long is it going to take for him to finally say something? …Well… at least I know that it's going to be magical when it happens… hehe… wait…" Sheena knew that Lloyd was a bit dumb sometimes, "Or at least I hope…"
With those thoughts, she drifted to sleep.
Me: LOL LLOYD! YOU'RE SO OBLIVIOUS! XD You could have hit that!
Lloyd: What? Hit what? And why would I hit anything?
Me: XD
What's going to happen next chapter? Perhaps Lloyd will finally confess his feelings to Sheena! Maybe not. NEXT TIME, SETTING OUT!