Yes, I am still alive XD Sorry it took so long...I've been SO busy lately, with the schoolwork and sports, then the family stuff...I haven't had time to work on this at all. And not to mention the fact that I was really brain-dead...

Disclaimer : I don't (and probably never will...) own Tales of Symphonia...

Anyway, here's Chapter 7!

The next morning, Raine awoke in Kratos' arms. What had happened to get them in that position, she didn't remember. Although she did remember how happy she felt that night, how she never wanted it to end. She noticed Kratos was sleeping. Sleeping. He was an angel who didn't need rest and she thought it was impossible for him to sleep. Yet there he was, eyes closed with such a peaceful expression on his face, even with what happened the day before. Seeing him like this just wanted to make her kiss him over and over again for all eternity. But then she realized that he would probably mourn Anna and forget all about her. She shook away those thoughts and slowly got up, trying not to wake him up from something he rarely did.

She walked to the terrace, where she noticed just how beautiful nature was at dawn. She was one of those people who rarely took the time to admire the beauty around them. The sun couldn't even be seen because of the mountains blocking it. It was but a bright halo surrounding the mountains. There had been some rain last night and because of it the leaves from trees were like stars in the big, green surroundings. Raine rested placed her elbows on the railing and her head in her hands, admiring the scenery. She sighed happily, enjoying the few moments like this, until she heard her brother's voice from downstairs.

"Raine! Breakfast is ready!" He yelled. She returned inside the house, noticing that Kratos wasn't inside the room anymore. He was waiting for her at the table, sitting across from Lloyd, who was enjoying some pancakes that Genis made. He took out a plate and placed it in front of Raine. He then flipped the pancakes onto it.

"Good morning, professor!" Colette, who was sitting next to Raine said. She was as cheerful as ever, even with Lloyd still a bit depressed about Anna.

"We're going to Altamira today. Wanna come?" Genis asked. Raine thought about it for a minute. Altamira meant the beach...and the beach meant water. She looked over at Kratos, who nodded to let her know he was going to go too. That made her choice clear, she was going.

"Okay." She said. "I'll go."

"Yay! That means everyone is going. Sheena, Zelos, Presea and Regal said they'd meet us there." Genis said, before disappearing upstairs. Raine quickly finished eating her pancakes and placed the plate on the counter. She followed Genis upstairs, who was now preparing his things.

"Raine, we're staying overnight, okay?" Genis said after locking his suitcase.

She nodded slightly, not exactly happy to know she had to spend a night so close to the water. But it was worth it, Altamira had the most exciting attractions. Raine stepped inside the room where her things were and packed what she needed. She had brought them from her house a few days ago when Lloyd had invited them for a reunion party...where the whole Anna problem had started. After placing the few things she needed in a small bag, she headed downstairs where they were getting ready to leave.

"Uh oh..." Lloyd began. He looked around then sighed. "We don't have any rheairds...

"Lloyd, don't you have wings?" Genis asked.

"Oh yeah!" Lloyd said, smacking himself in the head for forgetting about that. "I'll carry Genis, since Colette has wings too."

Lloyd took out his wings and picked up Genis. The two flew away a few seconds later. Colette flew after them. Kratos looked at Raine, who instantly grinned.

"Please don't drop me." She said, laughing softly. Kratos picked her up and made sure to hold her tightly. He took out his wings and flew into the sky.

Altamira was as busy as usual, every single person busy with their own lives. Most people were only visiting, Altamira was a resort after all. It was a perfect day for a vacation, the sun was out and it wasn't unbelievably hot. The group met up with Sheena, Zelo, Presea and Regal at the hotel's lobby. A few seconds later and everyone was changing into their beach clothes. Except for Kratos, of course. He wouldn't be caught dead wearing something else other than his Judgement outfit or his mercenary outfit.

Raine wasn't overly thrilled about going to the beach, but it wasn't as bad as she thought. She quickly put on a black bikini and tied a sarong around her waist. She planned on reading while enjoying the sun's warmth on her body. She grabbed her book and followed the others.

The beach wasn't too crouded, to their surprise. Colette, Lloyd and Genis were the first to jump in the water, followed by Sheena and Zelos. Raine sat down on a towel, next to Kratos. Presea finally joined Lloyd, Genis and Colette. Regal had left for the Lezareno Company.

"It's a nice day." Raine commented.

"Indeed." Kratos said, laying on his back, his hands behind his head.

Both Raine and Kratos didn't seem to realize Lloyd and Genis were approaching them...with a bucket full of water. It was too late when they did, Lloyd and Genis had thrown the bucket at them, soaking them both completely.

"GENIS SAGE! LLOYD IRVING! COME BACK HERE THIS INSTANT!" Raine yelled at them as Kratos ran after them. Kratos caught up to them quickly and pulled them back, where they were both smacked in the head and yelled at by Raine. At the same moment, there was a scream heard, followed by Undine, the summon spirit of water, attacking Zelos. Sheena was standing behind Undine, pointing at Zelos with an angry look.

"I wonder what he did this time..." Lloyd asked, watching as Zelos ran for his life.

Even if most of the gang didn't want it to, the day eventually ended. Regal had managed to get everyone the most luxurious rooms in the hotel. The group even had time to check out the Altamira casino before heading off to bed. Nobody except Zelos tried any of the slots at the casino. Unfortunately for him, he spent all his gald but he didn't win anything.

The next morning, the group got ready to leave.

"We should visit Pietro in Hima. I haven't heard from him in a while." Sheena said, as they were leaving Altamira.

"Yeah! I think he'll be happy to see you, Sheena." Colette said. "But how will we get there? We don't have rheairds."

"Not a problem." Regal said. "I thought about that and brought these rheairds for you." He said, taking out the rheairds from the wing pack. Everybody thanked Regal and they left for Hima.

It took a while before they got there, since Hima was in Sylvarant. The place hadn't changed too much, there were only a few buldings added to the small town. As they entered the inn, Pietro greeted them.

"Sheena! Everyone! It's wonderful to see you all again." He said, welcoming them into the inn.

"How are you?" Raine asked.

"Well, not much had changed. Though just yesterday, we found a badly injured woman at the bottom of the mountain."

Those words caught Kratos and Raine's attention.

"Is she...still alive? Where is she?" Kratos asked.

"Yes, she is. She's still healing, though. Would you like to see her?"

Kratos nodded. "Anna...is she still alive?" He thought. He followed Pietro into the room at the top of the stairs. Like Kratos suspected, the girl Pietro found at the bottom of the mountain was indeed Anna.

Dun dun DUUUN...Anna's back :p Anyway, let's hope the next chapter doesn't take as long to write...

Miss Raine Sage : I cried too! T.T You're welcome.

LloydIrvingisMine : -eats donut and hands you some marshmallows- He doesn't...? -Is feeling ignorant...- Thank you:p

Indignation Judgement : -eats muffin and hands you a box of chocolate- Thanks :)

Miori101 : I didn't think he was being a jerk, but everyone has their own opinions ;D There, Anna came back :p

Kane-chan : XD Thank you! I feel so luffed:D