Raine: Sage, I luv you!

Sage: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH:: runs away :

Raine: Not in that way.. freak..

Sage: ;- ; I'm not a freak.. holy crap my computer is screwed up here... Make this short!

Kaya: Professor Sage dun own Tales, or Evanesscense's Bring Me to Life.

Sage:: nod : and thank yew to Healing Wind for helping me pick that!

..Or that's what she thought, anyway. Why had life been so cruel to her? Why had she been saved? By him.

Raine, as weak as a thin twig surrounded by foot steps, opened her eyes a bit, then coughed. How come she was still alive? Didn't she drown? She did drown, maybe this was...? She closed her eyes again, hoping to re-open them to nothing but black. Coughing again she opened her eyes and saw the forestry again. Raine closed her eyes and stayed that way, trying to recall why she was here, had someone saved her? ... It couldn't of been...

" Raine?" A voice said quietly, it was familiar.

" How could .. Why did you save me!" Raine cried, trying to keep herself conscious, but she was weak, and her body yearned for rest.

" ... ".

" You love Anna, Kratos. You do, I don't even know why I tried.." Raine said coldly, her chest aching, she fought back tears.

" Raine I-" Kratos was cut off.

" Kratos. Lloyd wouldn't want us to be together any way. Just go with that women." Raine said, maybe he did love her? ...Lloyd and Genis would just wreck it, anyways. Kratos let out a sigh, then looked down.

" Raine, I saved you because.. I love you.." Kratos said quietly.

" What..!" Raine whispered, but that's all that went, because she lost conscious..

How.. Can you see

Into my eyes..

Like open doors..?

Leading.. you down

into my core..

where I become

so numb.. Without

a soul.. My spirits

sleeping Somewhere

cold.. Until you find it

There and lead..

it back.. home..

The next time Raine awoke, she vaguely remembered what happened. Her head was pounding though. She opened her eyes slowly, everything falling to a blur. Dizzly she sat up.

" Raine! How could you do that!" A voice cried, anger, confusion, and lots of other emotion rang in their voice. Raine coughed then looked to her side. A tear stained Genis, was sitting beside her. Fresh tears now ran down his cheeks.

" I.. Genis I'm.." Raine tried, but couldn't find the words.

" Raine! You scared us all!" Genis yelled, voice shaky.

" I'm sorry.." Raine whispered, trying not to cry herself. She wanted to know where Kratos was, she wanted to get this straight. Silence hung between them, Genis climbed up on the bed and hugged his sister as if the world would end, sobbing. Raine comforted him, only speaking in a soothing voice. He soon fell asleep and she slid from his grip and she looked at herself in the mirror. Noticing...

Her dress was white.

Almost screaming, she covered her mouth and fell back, slightly horrified, blushing furiously. Scrambling back up she regained her composure and took a deep breath. Lucky for her by now the dress was dry, which means she didn't have to face the pervert.

(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
Call my name and save

Me from the dark
( Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can''t wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the

nothing I've become

" Raine." Sheena said, walking in, seeing her friend distressed, she, was wearing her normal outfit.

" Sheena.. have you come t-" Raine was cut off.

" No, I heard a bang, and came to see what it was, heh, you getting wet and putting on a white dress bother you?" Sheena asked playfully, Raine shot her a glare. " Anyways. Until then, you can borrow something of mine." Raine hated those words.

" Yes, alright. Thank you.." Raine managed to mumbled. She sighed as Sheena gave her the suit she was wearing last night – the one she'd also received from rescuing the princess.

" See, doesn't it look nice on you?" Sheena asked Raine, who was blushing furiously. She couldn't say she liked this, but it was a change from her baggy non-showing clothing.

" Sure.." Raine said rather distracted, she looked at herself in the mirror. Taking a deep breath.

" Why don't you get Kratos to go with you for a walk. I'm sure you need it." Sheena said, then left. Raine sighed, she looked to Genis. He was still sound asleep, worry tied into his features. She shook her head then left. Descending the last stair, she found everyone staring at her, Sheena, and Colette guarding a tied up and gagged Zelos. Colette smiled.

" You look nice Professor!" Colette said, giggling.

" Yes.. is.. Genis.. okay?" Presea asked.

" He's upstairs sleeping." Raine said, pink.

" C'mon Raine, stop stalling. Go!" Sheena said, winking.

" Uh.. D- Kratos said he wanted to talk to you. He's out by mom's grave I think.." Lloyd said, Raine nodded, then left. Indeed Kratos was by Anna's grave. She quietly came up behind him, but said nothing.

Now that I know

What I'm without
You can't just leave me
Breathe into me

And make me real
Bring me to life

" Um.. Kratos?" Raine said quietly, finally gathering the courage to say something, although he knew she was there. He looked to the side without moving his head. " I'd.. like to go to my house to get some clothes.. would... you accompany me?".

" Alright." Kratos said, turning to her. She gasped. The look in his eyes made her think twice of what ever she'd be thinking of, for the gaze pierced her heart like daggers and made questions run through her head. She started blush, that Raine was sure of, because Kratos was staring at her, wanting to question as to why she was wearing what she was.

" Eh.. th.. this is why we're going.. and.. I wanted to talk to you." Raine stated, Kratos' face went emotionless all over again. He sighed and walked past her. She trotted after him.

(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside(I can''t wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
Call my name and

Save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can''t wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
Save me from the

Nothing I've become

They just entered Iselia forest when Raine spoke up, the forest was actually pretty nice for a change. The two admiring the forestry.

" I.. I'm.. s...sorry for.. what happened.." Raine finally said, but it was almost a whisper being so quiet.

" Don't worry about it, the others are just a little tipsy about it." Kratos said, not looking to her.

" Yes.. but.. weren't.. you the most hurt by it, at the least?" Raine asked, closing her eyes. She was going to be rejected again, and that was clear. Except Kratos stopped, and stared at her. She stopped, not turning around, not knowing what to do. She gasped as she felt arms wrap around her, blushing furiously. " Kratos..?".

" Raine..".

" Wh.. A...aren't.. you.. ?" Raine questioned, trying to stop blushing, a light dizzy kind of feeling swept over her and she couldn't move. Was... this.. love? ..

" No.. I.. tried to tell you but.." Kratos stopped, letting his hands fall back to his sides. Raine closed her eyes, trying not to let the threatening tears fall. She'd forgotten what she was wearing, too. " Let's get going..".

" Yes.." Raine said quietly, wiping her tears away, perhaps.. he was just toying with her. She took a deep breath and they began walking in silence again.

Bring me to life
(I've been living

a lie, there's

nothing inside)
Bring me to life

Upon finally arriving at the Village of Oracles, Raine and Kratos wandered to their newly built destination. Kratos, did have a little admire for her ability to be able to stand up tall even when she was in doubt. He couldn't do that, well.. he could but not as well as she. He sighed as she told him to wait on the couch, then left to her room.

Raine swung open the doors to her closet and bit her lip. What was it she would wear anyways.. she wanted to look nice, but.. then not really nice. And, she was getting used to this.. skimpy outfit. Smiling to herself, she closed her eyes, then reopened them, chosen her acolyte clothing she'd obtained. Stripping the cloth off, she let it fall to the ground, then got into her Maiden outfit. Sighing she remembered the rope – she couldn't tie it, she usually had that done for her. For now, the outfit hung loosely on her body. She swiftly walked out of the room.

Frozen inside without

Your touch without

Your love darling

Only you are the life

Among the dead...

" Kratos?" Raine stated. He looked up at her. " I need you to um.. tie.. this.. on..".

" ... Very well.." Kratos said, getting up, taking the rope from her, she turned her head to hide her blush. Why was this so hard? Unbeknownst to Raine, Kratos finished and was now standing in front of her, crouching down so he leveled with her, resting his hands on his knees.

" Eh.. s-sorry.." Raine said, looking away again.

" Should.. we go back..?" Kratos asked, Raine looked back at him, blushing again slightly, she was speechless. He smirked then stood up. Looking to the window.

" Wh-why a...are you asking me...?" Raine asked, she smacked herself inside, she couldn't stop stuttering, and her heart was beating faster, she'd thought it'd bounce right out of her chest. As for her stomach, it felt like butterflies inhabited it.

" Because.. You seem a little.. sick.. Your face is flustered.." Kratos said, looking back at her.

" O-oh.." Raine shook her head, taking a deep breath.

" .. It's because of me, isn't it.." Kratos asked, amusement dancing in his eyes. Anna had done the same thing..

All this time I can't

Believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark but

You were there in

Front of me
I've been sleeping

A thousand years it seems
Got to open my eyes to

Everything
Without a thought without

A voice without a soul
Don't let me die here
There must be something more
Bring me to life

Anna.. Kratos yearned to be with her again, but his heart told him to move on, and stay with Raine. Besides, after realizing she truly did love him, he knew he wouldn't be rejected. Sighing, he waved his hand in front of Raine's eyes, for she'd spaced out. She nodded to question he asked.

" I.. I.. w..." Raine stopped short, closing her eyes.

" What?" Kratos asked.

" .. I want.. to be with you, forever.. I do.. but.." Raine whispered, tears fell from her eyes. Kratos embraced her again, she let her head rest on his chest while crying.. she felt so weak.. Silence encircled the two, ignoring Raine's sobs. She'd have to have Genis' acceptance before she actually got into a relationship, but Genis seemed to favor for Kratos. As for Lloyd... Well, Lloyd wouldn't be so happy with his father being with his teacher at the least.

(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
Call my name and

Save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
Save me from the nothing

I've become

Weeks later...

Somehow, time passed and the two, managed to keep their relationship a secret, except, this one day, Sheena got suspicious and followed them out, unraveling their secret. She smiled. The two were bound to be together sooner or later. She sighed, looking down. She liked Lloyd – a lot.. Would he ever love her? Of course not.. he had her. Colette. She went back to reality, and not her thoughts. Would she keep Kratos and Raine's secret? Or would she explain to everyone? .. Only time would tell...

(Bring me to life)
I've been living a lie,

There's nothing inside
(Bring me to life)