Chapter 3

He felt it. It was the Heart. And that meant that she was near.

'Will. Please come back to me,' he mentally pleaded.

The red-head packed what she thought would be needed for her trip. Her mind however, couldn't help but go back to him.

'You've got to stop, or otherwise you're going to go mad,' she reminded herself. Locking her suitcase, she collapsed on her bed and started to cry.

"Cornelia," shouted Elyon. The queen ran up to her best friend and gave her a warm hug.

"Elyon! It's so good to see you again," squealed Cornelia. Elyon looked at her best friend, noticing that she hasn't changed a bit.

"Irma, Taranee, Hay Lin, Will. It's so good to see you all again." She went up to each of her friends and gave them a hug of equal warmth and excitement.

"So, how's everything," asked Cornelia. Elyon and Cornelia started to catch up on old times as they entered the castle. Will kept her mouth shut, afraid that she'll say something wrong. Looking around, she noticed how the castle seemed much warm than before. It had a feeling of home, something that she didn't feel when she first visited the castle. Before she knew it, all six of them were in the throne room.

"All of your stuff are in your rooms," Elyon explained. Everyone smiled; they were all anxious to see how much Meridian has changed.

"Come on, I'll take you guys on a tour."

"That'll be great," replied Cornelia.

"Yeah, especially since she'll get to see lover boy," Irma whispered to Hay Lin, who couldn't help but giggle.

"You guys go ahead. I just want to be alone for a while," Will declined.

"Alright. Portia will show you to your room," explained Elyon. A young girl with brown hair, which was braided, and wearing servant's clothes came forth. She bowed, and started to walk towards the doors. Will followed.

She sat at her vanity, already dressed for bed. She was in no mood to face everyone for dinner, and told Portia to tell the others. Elyon was kind enough to bring food to her room, making sure her friend didn't starve.

Brushing her hair, along with blasting music (she brought her own portable CD player), she calmly looked at her reflection, trying her hardest not to break down.

'You've lasted this long. You can do this,' she told herself over and over again. Suddenly, someone knocked at her door.

"Coming," she shouted, setting down her brush. When she opened the door, she saw Caleb.

"Caleb, what are you doing here," she asked. All he did was smile.

"I just wanted to make sure that you were okay," he told her. Will genuinely smiled. No matter what, Caleb always brought a smile to her face.

"I'm fine," she answered, "You want to come in?"

Caleb shook his head, answering, "No. Sorry Will, but I'm meeting Cornelia."

The smile fell from her face, forgetting that Caleb and Cornelia were still an item.

"No, it's okay. I hope you have a good time." Caleb nodded, knowing that he has hurt his best friend. He turned, but was stopped by Will's voice.

"Caleb, I need to ask you a favor."

"Are you sure you know what you're doing," inquired Caleb. Will nodded. It was strange, watching this odd couple walking down the halls of the castle late at night. Will was wearing nothing but her pink camisole and tight boxer shorts, her hair pulled behind her in a ponytail, and wearing a fuzzy pink robe and slippers. Caleb was wearing his usual attire; a cloak flowing behind him, while he wore his night shirt and pants underneath it.

"Here we are. But remember, be careful," he told her. He gave her the keys.

"Thank you Caleb. I owe you one."

"I'll be here waiting for you."

"No, don't. I'll probably stay here all night. Come and get me early in the morning," she asked meekly. Caleb gave her a look; a look telling her not to do anything stupid and rash.

"Okay." Giving him one last look for the night, she turned around and started to unlock the door.

A.N.: Here's another chappie. It took me awhile to do this, but I'm getting there. Well, read and review. NO FLAMES. Remember, don't like, don't read and review.

Seniya: Hey. I've read you're story, and I actually got inspired by yours and other stories that I've read on this couple. Sorry if the beginning sounds too much like yours. I thought that the best way to start, was by having her astro-form meet him. If you want, I can revise it. And, if it starts to get too close to yours, feel free to tell me.

Tokyo Girl: Thanks for the encouragement.

Kira: I have to admit, I laughed when I saw what you wrote. Trust me, it wasn't a bad laugh. I had to cuz I totally agreed with you (and not to mention it was the last thing I thought anyone would write. Kudos girl!)

DarkMage6: Here's more for ya.

I hope that this personal shoutout, is not just a waste of space. I acutally feel a lot closer to other people if I do this. By the way, I'm havinga bit of trouble with the ending. I'm thinking of killing Phobos, but I'm also thinking of stripping his bad side and making him good. Which sounds better? Tell me! Ciao.