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Meetings

It was a cold morning in Meltokyo, Zelos found it hard to leave the comfortable and warm feeling his bed had to offer, he wanted to stay there all morning until hunger or any other necessity forced him to, but unfortunately for him, just as he was falling asleep again his butler Sebastian entered his room.

- Good morning master Zelos, I am terribly sorry to interrupt your rest but there is a messenger from the castle waiting for you at the living room -

Zelos turned around slowly and lazily to face his butler who was moving with a steady pace towards the window, and just as he got there he opened the room's thick curtains letting the sun enter his room in a quick and blinding move.

- Aggh, can't you tell that messenger to WAIT for a while? I was having such a nice time… - Zelos said as he covered his eyes while sitting on his bed.

- Again, I am sorry master Zelos, but the messenger said that you are needed in the castle for a matter of urgent discussion with the king -

- Fine, fine then… I'll be there soon since it's that urgent and all, so just let me get changed - Zelosthen waved Sebastian to leave the room.

- As you wish master Zelos, I shall tell the messenger you will be at the castle shortly – that said, Sebastian exited the room closing the door carefully and silently.

Zelos was still sitting on his bed, still trying to adjust his eyesight to the sudden light struck environment, after regaining his eyesight completely, he stood out of bed and with a big yawn, he motioned himself towards his bathing room hoping that a shower would give him the boost he needed to stay awake.

Just as he entered his bathing room, he prepared his shower just the way he liked it, not too hot, not too cold, just warm, for he thought it was always the best for his skin, after a quick shower he moved to the next step of his usual cleaning routine and the one he enjoyed the most by far… the mirror.

He approached the mirror and observed his reflect, - Hello beautiful! – He saluted himself, and with that he waved his face from one side to another.

- Hmmm, let's see… nothing on this side – Zelos said as he examined one side of his face – Nothing on this one either…. Zelos you are as beautiful as ALWAYS! - Zelos grew a big and proud smile in front of his bathroom mirror, he then motioned to a small cabinet beside the mirror and he putted out some bottles containing lotions and all kind of personal care products and he began a long self caring session.

As he finished with this, he went back to his room and started changing, since this was urgent he dressed in his usual pink and white clothing and he armed himself with the best sword and shield he had, just to be ready, he then took out one bottle of his best perfume applying it generously on himself.

With that done, he headed downstairs where he found Sebastian making the final arrangements for his breakfast.

- Good morning master Zelos, I have taken the liberty of preparing you some scrambled eggs along with some orange juice and a glass of milk, you will need to have a lot of energy if you want to cause a good impression at the palace –

- Thank you Sebastian, say… - Zelos began to trail off.

- Is something the matter master Zelos? –

- Yeah, I've been wondering… did the messenger tell you something about this meeting? I mean, any slight clue or comment of what is this all about? -

- No master Zelos, I am afraid he didin't mention anything about your sudden call to the palace, but I have a vage idea of what this will be all about... -

- Go on Sebastian, it's not like I have any idea of what's going on... and I haven't been around for some time... ya know saving the world and all... -

- Of course master Zelos, lately there has been a lot of commotion about the pope incident, it seems that the problem caused a lot of confusion and panic in many of the nobles and the lower class people as they seem to have some "change of heart" about supporting and following the teachings of Martel... so... -

- The king will send the Chosen to save the day right? -

- Most likely yes master Zelos...-

- Very well, thanks Sebastian you may leave, I'll finish this and be on my way then... -

- As you wish master Zelos -

Zelos waited for Sebastian to leave the room before he took his breakfast, he was eating slowly and calmly while he thought about his butler's words... -' Could it be that the church of Martel is in trouble? ' - he thought as he drank some orange juice and shivered a little because the juice was bitter.

He kept thinking about the posibilities of the king sudden call but the more he thought about it, the more he realized that he was just thinking too much... so he just concentrated on finishing his breakfast because it was getting cold.

Finally finishing his breakfast, Zelos went back upstairs into the bathroom, he washed his teeth, inspected his face once more and he went off to the castle.

'Well whathever will be, will be' – was his last thought as he entered Meltokyo's castle -

In the mean time...

Lloyd was still asleep on his bed, he was really enjoying this because he knew no one would bother him, his father Dirk was out doing a job meaning that he would not expect any kind of retribution for his laziness today.

The rays of sunlight were slowly pouring into Lloyd's bedroom but Lloyd just hid under his covers, nothing would disturb his sleeping today, nothing….

- zzZZZZZZzzzz - Lloyd was snoring soundly now…

- zzzZZZZZzzzz –

- Grrrrrrrrrrr –

Lloyd suddenly opened his eyes; he placed one of his hands to his stomach and waited for a little bit.

- Grrrrr, grumble –

- Yup, It's me – He then got out of bed, he didn't even bother changing out of his pyjamas and after a few stretching exercises, he went downstairs towards the kitchen to prepare himself a good desired breakfast.

- Now lets see… juice… check, milk… check, bread… check, peanut butter… check. –

- All right, let's begin! – And then Lloyd began eating peanut butter sandwiches alongside some juice and milk, he was quickly devouring the sandwiches but then…

Knock, knock – Someone was calling at the door.

- Who is it? Come on in -

- Hey Lloyd! –

- Hey Genis, how is it going? –

Lloyd took a big bite off his sandwich as he waited for his friend to talk.

- Raine and I have been just making the final adjustments to begin our journey against half-elf discrimination –

- Adjustments? What kind of adjustments? – Asked Lloyd with curiosity as he took a sip of juice.

- Well you know… speeches and the like –

- Speeches? Isn't it like giving classes to lots of people? Classes are kinda boring…–

Genis let out a sigh when he heard his friend's words. - You know Lloyd, sometimes I don't even understand how you got the nerve to sleep in my sister's classes either sit or standing but yes… you could say that a speech is like a big class…–

- Anyway Lloyd, I am not here for that, the thing is that Raine and I are organizing a little farewell dinner tomorrow night, so… -

- Don't say anything else Genis of course I'll be there, I never get tired of your cooking –

Genis could see that Lloyd's face brightened up a lot, he was really looking forward to taste his cooking once more before he and his sister left for their journey, but for Lloyd's and his sake as a friend later on, he had something terrible to confess.

- Actually Lloyd… - Genis trailed off, looking nervous as he stretched and placed his arms behind his head.

- Huh? What is it Genis? –

- You know… about tomorrow's cooking… well… -

Lloyd's face grimaced a little, all of a sudden he didn't feel quite well anymore, he hated to ask… but it was necessary…

- Then… -gulp- the Professor is cooking?-

- Well… yeah… sorry Lloyd, I tried to stop her saying that I would cook while she prepared the house but she kept arguing that she had to cook some of the dishes since it was HER idea... so I couldn't do anything but to convince that I would cook just a few recipes but… -

Lloyd's face was down now, he was tapping the floor with left foot as if he was thinking about something, Genis could understand it though, eating a dish prepared by his sister simply meant a lot of pain afterwards or maybe even getting badly sick.

Finally Lloyd's face brightened a little and he showed a grin of success (and hope) on his face leaving Genis a little confused.

- What is it Lloyd? You have an idea or something? – Genis asked with a gesture of curiosity on his face.

- Yeah… I think I have an idea on how to avoid your sister's cooking –

- Really? How? - Asked Genis with shock and surprise on his face –

- You will see… but I will be at you home BEFORE you start cooking dinner and I'll explain -

- Very well… I'll see you tomorrow Lloyd - Said Genis a little disappointed in having to wait to hear Lloyd's plan.

- Good then, I'll see you tomorrow Genis – Lloyd's face was still smiling and grinning at the thought of his new plan.

- Ok then Lloyd! I'll look forward to it then – With that said Genis waved good bye and started heading to Iselia.

After Genis was gone Lloyd finished what was left of his breakfast, headed back to his room, changed into his usual red type outfit and set out into the forest for a self-training session… it was just two days before leaving on his new journey with Sheena so he also had to start getting ready if he wanted his new journey to be successful then there was no more time for playing… well maybe a little tomorrow and he grinned again… his plan would be saving him from a lot of pain… or so he hoped.

Well there it is, I hope you like the chapter, even though it's a little short I hope you enjoy…

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Next chapter – The cooking of Doom! - (Tentative title)