Author's Note: Ok, this is the official last chapter before I switch this story over to the Xenosaga fanfiction category. Yes, we have an actual category now. Wonderful. Also, this was meant to be a happy story about Shion and chaos, but sadly, my imagination won't allow me to do so. For my readers (that contribute to my lovely 1,300+ hit count), I'd love your opinion on the plot so far. I really think the plot has vanished into the depths of space. I plan on making some changes soon. For my reviewers, I thank you personally. Praise and comments are always welcome.

Keep feeding the authoress and enjoy.

Chapter 11

Space Colony

2:12 P.M.

chaos:

Jin and I had a long enjoyable walk around the attractive space colony. This was supposed to be the home to the people of the Foundation. Not bad of a choice from the Little Master. I now felt like I could talk to Shion normally again. Not that I couldn't before or anything. The last few days had been very heavy on our emotions. We haven't had much time to mingle or to be ourselves. The Durandal wouldn't depart until 3:00 P.M. Standard. That's enough time to pick up a small gift. Yeah, that's a great idea. Suddenly, my mind was alive with a happier prospect: Making Shion happy.

"Jin, I'll be back on the ship in a few minutes or so. Feel free to go back if you want," I said softly.

"Take care, old friend. I'll be waiting on the ship."

I waved as we parted company in the middle of the street. It wasn't until he had completely vanished in the distance that I realized that I had no idea what Shion liked. I groaned audibly for a moment or two, before deciding that my judgment was pretty noteworthy. I'll just get the simple things girls like: flowers, candy…

Aw…who the hell am I kidding? I may be Jesus, but I knew absolutely nothing about women's tastes. Maybe I could shop for her like I would shop for myself. I knew plenty of bath and shower stuff that had the best scent ever. And I knew the best arrangement of flowers that keeps your spirits high. I could surprise her by doing this in her room. Now I had something going. I pulled out my communicator and typed in Jr.'s number.

"What's up?"

"I need another favor."

"I am not going to give up the Zohar emulators."

I chuckled.

"I need you to keep Shion occupied for a while. I can't tell you much other than that. Oh, and whatever you do, keep her away from her room."

"Understood."

"Thanks, Jr."

Shion:

For most of the time that chaos was absent from the ship, I wondered around aimlessly. Oh, Allen…I should have treated you better. I was too high strung up with Kevin's death and the development of KOS-MOS to care. I actually did care about you, Allen. I wish you were alive to know. Part of me hopes that you are living somewhere. That woman took you from us all…

I balled my fists up in anger. That woman wasn't going to stop until she wiped Vector off of the face of the map. Would she murder chaos too? Chaos…he hadn't been in for hours. I presumed he was out and about in the colony. With it getting close to departure, I was slightly worried. I cast my saddened gaze onto KOS-MOS, who was silently resting in her 'bed'. I had repaired all of the damage her armor received and checked all of her systems. First, Kevin died, now Allen. I couldn't bear the loss of another friend.

"What do I do, KOS-MOS? I don't want anyone else to die."

Silence.

"Shion."

That wasn't KOS-MOS.

"Hey, Shion, it's me, Jr. Look at the door."

I glanced at the door and sure enough, Little Master was standing there.

"Oh, it is you, Jr."

"I know you didn't think my sexy voice belonged to KOS-MOS."

I laughed. Sexy? Keep fooling yourself, Jr.

"You better stop listening to MOMO."

"Very funny. What were you up to?"

"I just finished repairing KOS-MOS. That took a lot out of me, so I'm going to my room to rest."

"Wait, I've got a job for you."

Fantastic.

"What is it?"

"I need you to check Mama's systems."

"Are you out of your mind? Get chaos to do it with me. That job is far too much for one person to handle."

"chaos isn't feeling well. Besides, Mary and Shelley can help you."

How do I get talked into these things? I plan on giving chaos a piece of my mind later on. He wasn't that busy that he couldn't be made to do things.

"All right, fine. I'll do it and after that I'll bitch at chaos for making me do this."

"Heh."

3:27 P.M.

Shion:

I headed down to the train station mumbling every curse word in the book about chaos. I was more than a little tired from my efforts with the Durandal's main database. I was just worn out, period. With the death of Allen still freshly in my mind, my strength was just drained. I entered the code in for the Residence Halls and entered the train. I settled down in a seat and yawned as the train pulled out of the station.

Shion.

I glanced around the train again. No one was there.

"What in the world…"

You don't remember me, do you, love?

That voice… Suddenly, I wished the train would speed up and let me out. I never thought that I would ever hear Kevin's voice again. It chilled me.

"Who are you?"

A man appeared out of thin air dressed in black. Two emerald green eyes peered at me from behind the darkness. Kevin's…emerald green eyes.

"You don't recognize me?"

"Kevin…you're dead."

"No, I'm not. I am…what you would like to call…immortal. I've come back for you."

That was some kind of sick joke. I was hallucinating.

"You are dead. I swear you are! I saw you die!"

Kevin smiled and approached me. I quickly got up and moved towards the door of the train. With immeasurable speed, Kevin grabbed me around my waist. Cold seeped through my skin and into my bones, paralyzing me. For all the love in the world, I wished chaos was here to wrap his wings around me. Kevin trailed his tongue across my neck, causing me to shiver.

"You act as if you don't want me. I am your fiancé."

"No! Get away from me!" I screamed.

The train skidded to a halt and the doors slid open. With a hiss, Kevin pushed me out onto the platform. I landed on the floor chest up with a yelp. I whipped around and saw that the train had pulled off again…with Kevin inside of it. I scrambled up to my feet, trembling like a leaf. Was that just him? Did he just touch me? I couldn't shake off the chill of his touch…

chaos:

I sat in the middle of Shion's room with flower petals strewn about in my long silver hair. I knew I smelled strongly like tiger lilies in full bloom, but I didn't care. My surprise was finished finally. Now to wait for the guest of honor…who was late. I frowned slightly. I knew Jr. had sent her on some mindless errand, like fixing the Durandal's database. That wasn't as long as it could be.

"chaos…oh—"

I turned to see Shion's reaction to my wonderful work…and saw the expression on her face. She looked absolutely terrified.

"What happened?"

"Kevin…he was…"

Kevin?

"I'm sorry, Shion."

"You're sorry? He tried to kill me on the train! Where were you?"

I motioned towards the flowers in the room. I had to admit that I was slightly angry with her for her outburst.

"I was preparing this surprise for you."

"chaos!"

I winced.

"I thought I would surprise you since I've been overrating lately," I snapped.

"Please leave."

"Is that all you're willing to listen to?"

Shion gave me a look that would have melted Abel's ark. In response to my question, she moved towards a large vase of flowers and picked them up. Seconds later, a vase flew by my ear and shattered on the far wall.

"Leave!"

I was shunned, literally. For once, I didn't know what to do or to say.

"Get out!" Shion screamed.

I finally turned and walked out of the room.

Shion:

I watched chaos go, breathing loudly from exertion. I was far too angry to think rationally. I glanced forlornly at the ruined flowers. Lying amongst them was a pale colored piece of paper buried under tiny shards of glass. I approached it and plucked it out of the mess gently. It was a note from chaos. I read it quietly. I had never felt so lonely in my life…