I've been dying to update this, but I've been gone for the last few days so I didn't get to keep on writing. I hate it when I get good ideas, but can't update it because I don't have my computer...T.T Anyways, here's chappie 4. It's probably a little shorter than the others, though.

Disclaimer : Why must I do this in every chapter...I don't own Tales of Symphonia...


The day went by fast and it was time for another party. Kratos and Raine remained silent all evening, Anna was jumping around with Lloyd and Colette, Presea was talking with Genis, Zelos was getting drunk and Sheena was talking to Regal. Dirk was busy chopping wood or something, he didn't say when he left the house.

Raine was quietly sitting on a chair, watching everyone else having fun. She had way too much on her mind to even smile. Who was Kratos going to choose? That question haunted her. It had haunted her since that morning when Anna made an appearance. Raine lifted up her head to notice Genis coming.

"What's wrong? You don't look very happy." He asked, worried. Sure, his sister could be a pain at times, but he was her brother and he loved her no matter what.

"It's nothing." She replied.

"You're lying. Something's wrong..." Genis insisted.

"I was...just thinking about something. It has to do with...on how Anna came back. There has to be a logic explanation." Raine lied.

"Oh, okay then. If you ever figure it out, tell us!" Genis said before he left. Raine sighed and glanced over at Kratos, who seemed to be as much worried about this predicament as she was.

After a few hours, Anna finally seemed to be wearing down. She sat exhaustedly next to Kratos.

"Phew, I'm finished!" She said before sighing. She realized Kratos' expression and she knew something was wrong. "What's wrong?"

Kratos got up and motioned for her to follow him. He felt now would be the best time to break it to her. He stopped outside, near her grave.

"Kratos, tell me, what's wro-- Oh my god..." Anna began, then stopped when she realized who's grave that was. It was hers, of course. She knew she was dead, but it's pretty creepy to see your own grave.

"Anna...I love you. But--" Kratos began before he was interrupted.

"I know. I realized it this afternoon. I was thinking...and...I know you have feelings for that Raine person."

Kratos blushed and looked away. "How did she..." He thought.

"..." Was his response. Anna giggled.

"Don't worry. I wont get mad. Sure, I love you too, but...there's the death problem. If you don't mind, I would like to find a way to get back."

"If that is what you want." He replied. That wasn't like Anna. Usually, she'd be stubborn and wouldn't want to go. Did death make her this way?

With that said, Kratos took her in his arms and they stayed that way for a while. Little did they know, Raine was watching the whole thing from the terrace...

"WHAT? No, don't leave, mom!" Lloyd said in disbelief.

"Lloyd, it's for the best. Plus, I don't really belong here..."

"But..."

"I'm sorry, Lloyd." She gave him a hug and left to see Kratos. They were going to go to the Sybak Research Academy to search for a way back for Anna. They all hoped that the way back wouldn't be to kill Anna again. Kratos wouldn't be able to handle that. Raine tagged along and they all got on their rhieards. After a half-hour of flying, they arrived at Sybak.

"Wow! I've never been here in my entire life!" Anna giggled. She was born in Sylvarant and never left it. Heck, she didn't even know there was a second world until she met Kratos.

They entered the research academy, the biggest building in this small town. Kate, a half-elf they helped during their journey, was quite happy to see them. She was finally allowed out of her laboratory and could go anywhere she wished. Raine was happy to know that the discrimination was decreasing, even if it was just slightly.

"Wow, Raine! It's been such a long time? How are you?" Kate asked, leading them into her lab.

"Yes, it has been a long time. I've been great. I've also been trying to end the discrimination of half-elves."

"That's a great thing! I'm happy to see a half-elf standing up for our race."

Kate unlocked one of the doors inside the long hall and opened it. Inside was her old laboratory, but it looked much cleaner and there was better equipement.

"I see they've been treating you and your collegues better." Raine said, examining the room with her eyes.

"Yes, I am very grateful for this. So, is there any reason you've come here?" Kate asked, sitting on her chair behind her desk. She motioned for the others to take a seat on the nearby chairs.

"Well, we have a problem. That problem is sitting here with us right now." Raine said, then looked towards Anna, who was staring dreamily at the things in the room. When she noticed Kate, Kratos and Raine satring at her, she snapped back and shook her head.

"Y-yeah, I'm the...problem..."

"What is it?" Kate asked curiously.

"Well...uhm...I'm dead."

Kate jumped a bit. It was clear that she didn't expect this. She adjusted her glasses and gulped.

"W-well...t-that's new..."Kate said. She was very unsure of what to say.

"Yeah, you must be pretty scared right now..." Anna pointed out. "So...can you help us?"

Kate brought her hand to her mouth and thought about this for a moment. "Hmm..." She got up and went to the nearby bookcase. She took out a fairly large book, with golden letters engraved on it. She opened it and started reading. The room was completely silent, everyone was waiting for her to stop reading and tell them what she'd found out. After a few more seconds, Kate lifted her head and closed the book.

"Anna, where did you appear when you were brought back?" Kate asked.

"Somewhere in the middle of the Iselian forest."

"Did that area look familiar to you?"

Anna thought for a moment, then her eyes widened.

"Oh my god! That's where I died!" She said.

I ran out of idea for this chapter...but I'll try making the next one better.

Miss Raine Sage : YAY! Glad to know I'm making people happy :D

Miori101 : That's exactly what I thought when Anna came back...-eats cookie and hands you a bag of chips- Thanks!

LloydIrvingisMine : -eats the licorice and hands you a pie- Yeah, let's make sure Kratos and Raine get hugs in the next chapter ;D

Indignation Judgement : Maybe...-evil laugh- Nah, they probably just made out or something...XD Yay! I feel luffed :D