And I'm back. After reading through my first chapter, it does seemed kinda rushed and I apologise for that, as well Raine's hair colour, I challenge myself by not using a healer in the game, so I couldn't remember and couldn't be bothered to look it up. Anyway, thanks for all reviews, and I hope you enjoy!

"W-What?" asked Lloyd, his smile faltering slightly.

"Your father and I," started Raine, "are getting married!" she seemed to be restraining herself from jumping for joy like a maniac.

Sheena looked as if she was holding a smile of surprise and excitement, but she was eyeing Lloyd. This must have been a hell of a blow to him. She knew he wouldn't be very pleased about this sudden announcement. And just when he was hoping to find out about his mother.

"W-When did...did this h-happen?" he asked, still holding his smile, trying to keep his voice as steady as he could.

"Well, I arrived here about five days ago, and I found Raine." He was starting to blush, which no-one had ever saw him do throughout their journey. "And we talked, and then, we discovered we were in love."

"He proposed the other night!" added his giddy fiancé.

A few tears started to well up in his eyes, and he turned quickly to hide them. "Oh...I see. Con-Congratulations." He stuttered. "I'm, just gonna go see dad now. Haven't seen him in ages. Bye, Professor, bye, Kratos." And he started to walk away, rather quickly.

"L-Lloyd!" exclaimed Kratos, and he started to go after him.

Sheena, however, raised her arm, stopping him from continuing. "No, Kratos."

"Sheena?" he asked confused, "What are you...?"

"Let him be alone for a while." She interrupted.

"But..."

"Listen!" her voice and temper were rising, "Did you really think he was gonna be happy as soon as you told him?" Kratos, for once, still looked confused. "He told me, he was glad you were back, he said...he said he couldn't wait to ask you about his mother. How do you think he's feeling right now?"

Both Kratos and Raine gasped in surprise. "I've got to talk to him." And tried to pass Sheena once again, but Sheena would not allow him.

"NO, Kratos!" she repeated, "If he sees you now he's gonna get angry. Let him burn off some steam. Trust me, it's the best way."

"She's right Kratos, lets leave him be for now." Stated Raine, she grabbed hold of his arm and squeezed it gently. "Don't worry, I'm sure he'll be ok with us. Just give him time." Though she seemed sure, there was a hint of hope in her voice.

Lloyd had entered his foster father's house, still trying to keep in his tears.

"Lloyd!" exclaimed an excited voice. He turned to see Dirk, a large grin on his face. "How are ye lad?"

Lloyd walked up to Dirk and hugged him, "Hey, Dad! I'm doing great!" his voice sounded slightly forced happy.

"Ye can stop tryin' to not sound sad lad." He said suddenly, "I know 'bout ye dad and the Professor. I know ye must be hurtin' some."

Lloyd pulled back slightly, showing the few tears that had escaped from his eyes, "What gave me away?" he laughed, still trying to pretend he wasn't at all upset.

"Ye haven't given me a hug since ye were 8, ye sed it were too embarrassing" he chuckled back.

Lloyd chuckled slightly, "I'm gonna go lie down for a bit." And he started to head for the stairs.

"Alright lad, say what 'bout tha' fine lass who was with ya."

Lloyd froze. "Sheena." He left her in Iselea.

"Doncha worry Lloyd. I'll go find her, you go an av a good rest." And he started to head for the door.

"Thanks, Dad." He said and he started upstairs.

Ten minutes later, Lloyd was still lying on his bed, staring at the ceiling, still thinking of Raine and Kratos. 'Why?' was the main question running through his mind. 'Why are they together? Why did she have to ruin things?' He felt sick of himself. He should be happy for his dad, but he wasn't. In a way, he felt betrayed by this event.

"Lloyd?" asked a concerned, feminine voice. Sheena had arrived, and was standing at the top of the stairs. "Are...Are you ok?"

"Sheena!" he answered merrily, "I'm...fine."

Sheena walked over to the bed, sat down next to him, and gave him a warm, loving hug. "Don't lie to me, Lloyd. It's ok to be sad. I know how you feel."

To her sudden surprise, Lloyd burst into anger, pulling away from her embrace, "How could you know how I feel!" he then saw the hurt expression on her face, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to..."

Sheena put a finger to his lips stopping him, "Don't worry, I can understand what you're going through. My grandpa decided it was best to say that my parents died, instead of saying I was abandoned."

"Really?" asked Lloyd, shocked at this new piece of information of herself.

"Yeah, and when he finally thought it was best to tell me, I was furious. I felt as if my whole life was a lie, that I had never met him, or anyone else in the village."

Lloyd looked totally surprised, Sheena had been in a similar situation, if not worse than he was in, and he went and shouted at her, "I didn't know...Did-did you ever make it up with him?"

"Of course I did." She answered cheerfully, "After a while, I realised that it didn't matter whether he was my real grandfather or not. He was all the family I had ever need. I went to talk to him, and he said he was sorry too. Although, I felt as if I apologised too late. The next day, was when I failed to make a pact with Volt."

This confirmed Lloyd's belief that she did indeed have things worse than he did. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have shouted at you."

Sheena pulled Lloyd back into her arms, "What I'm trying to say, is that you should forgive Kratos. Not right away, give yourself some time to burn off steam, but soon, you never know what might happen." She heard no answer, but the calm, steady breathing. Lloyd had actually fell asleep in her arms.

Smiling, she carefully let his weight fall to the bed. Not particularly wanting to leave him, she hesitated, then lay down beside him, and fell asleep herself.

Well there you have it. Hope it's ok. Please review and I'll update as soon as I can.