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Claus watched as Ness had just teleported away. He is having a difficult time understanding what just happened. Ness had just confessed his love to him which is something he would have never expected. He was still unaware of his feelings towards Ness and that made things complicated. He thought about his answer and instantly felt guilt for the way he had said it because it sounded mean and harsh.

What surprised Claus the most was Ness's reaction. Ness's eyes were filled with pain and sadness like as if someone told him that they hated him which was confusing. Claus never knew Ness as someone who would cry and the fact that he had caused it made him feel bad. His facial expression was that of disbelief. Claus wished that he said it differently.

Claus sighed as he placed his hands over his face. Why did Ness have to confess to him today? Especially since everyone was supposed to be meeting up for lunch. He wasn't really looking forward to this meet up and to be honest he didn't really want to go, but Lucas begged him to saying that he needed to interact more to get over his emotionless personality that he gained from being the Masked Man. Claus knew that Lucas had good intentions and was clearly trying to get him back to the way he was before their mother died. He wanted to go back to the way he was before, but it wasn't easy and would take a long time.

Now that Claus thought about it he was slowly getting better and it was thanks to Lucas and Ness. Unlike the others who expected him to just get over everything those two were patient with him and were the only ones who actually tried to help him. He understood why Lucas wanted to help him, but he never did understand why Ness wanted to. He was nothing but rude and sarcastic to Ness when he first met him and yet he chose to help him and he didn't understand why. Ness and Lucas were also the only ones who ever made him smile which wasn't an easy thing to do.

Ness was the only one Claus could see himself friends with. His kind and caring attitude appealed to him while everyone else didn't. It's not like he hated them or anything it's just that they aren't trying to help him like Ness and Lucas are. As much as he wishes to deny it, he really does need help. It then occurred to him that maybe the reason why Ness wants to help him is because he has a crush on him.

"Oh there you are Claus, I was wondering where you were."

Claus removed his hands from his face and turned his head to see Lucas smiling like he always does. He always wondered how Lucas could smile so much. He wished he could smile like that again.

"I was just staring at the ocean is all."

Lucas frowned which was something he didn't do often. "What's wrong Claus?"

"Nothing."

"Don't lie to me. I saw you covering your face with your hands which is something someone does when they're in distress. So I ask you again, what's wrong?"

Claus was starting to get annoyed. Couldn't his brother see that he didn't want to talk about it? Whenever something bothered him Lucas was always all over him and although he usually gave in he knew that this time he couldn't.

"Lucas, I love you and all, but I just don't want to talk about it okay? It's not easy for me you know."

Lucas glared at Claus before sighing. "Okay fine, but at some point you better tell me. Remember we promised each other no secrets or have you forgotten?"

Claus shook his head. "No, I haven't forgotten. I promise to tell you I just need more time to think."

That statement made Lucas feel better. He knew his brother liked to hide things from him and for some reason that hurt him. He didn't understand why his brother isn't understanding that he is there for him. Usually his brother breaks right away, but this time he isn't. Whatever happened must have been bad or embarrassing enough that he couldn't talk about it. "Okay you better tell me. Now then, everyone has started meeting at the restaurant and we don't want to be late."

Claus sighed. He knew it was going to be awkward being around Ness after what had just happened. After having lunch he will talk to Ness and explain to him about his misunderstanding. "Alright let's just get this over with." he said as he walked past Lucas.

Lucas watched Claus leave hoping that his brother will keep his promise about telling him what's wrong. He took one glance at the ocean before following Claus.

When Lucas and Claus arrived at the restaurant they noticed the others were standing outside. Looking around they both noticed that Ness wasn't there.

"Hey Lucas and Claus, glad you guys could make it!" Ninten said as he placed a hand on their shoulders.

Claus glared at Ninten. "You have 3 seconds to get your hand off of me before I break it."

Ninten quickly lifted his hand off of Claus's shoulder. "Geez, you need to lighten up man. Doesn't do you good to be so sour all of the time."

"I'll take your opinion into consideration when I actually care."

Ninten folded his arms. "See this is exactly what I'm talking about. Now can someone please tell me who's idea it was to invite Mr. Negative over here?"

Lucas narrowed his eyes at Ninten. "It was mine and Ness's idea to invite him. He's part of the group to you know."

Ninten scoffed. "He sure doesn't act like it."

"Speaking of Ness where is he? This was his idea and all." Poo asked.

"Yeah if anything I thought he'd be the first one to show up." Paula agreed.

Claus began to get worried. Where was Ness? Did he upset him to the point that he isn't going to show up?

"Excuse me."

Everyone turned their heads toward the voice and saw Ness's mom standing a few feet from them.

"Oh, hi Mrs. Anderson is something the matter? You seemed bothered by something." Lucas said.

"Please call me Lucy. And yes there is something wrong. Have you seen Ness today? He didn't take his medication again."

Lucas frowned. "That's not good at all and no I haven't. He was supposed to meet us here, but for some reason he hasn't shown up yet."

Claus was confused. Ness took medication? He didn't know anything about Ness taking medication and yet his brother seemed to know. "Lucas what's going on? Why does Ness need medication?"

Lucas got a nervous look on his face. "Uh, well you see I um-"

Claus narrowed his eyes. "You're hiding something aren't you? And all that talk about not keeping secrets from each other. Makes me wonder why we even made that promise if neither of us are going to keep it." Claus turned around and was about to walk away when Lucas grabbed his arm. "Let go Lucas."

Lucas shook his head. "I'm so sorry Claus, but I promised Ness I wouldn't tell anyone unless needed, but I'll tell you. The Ness you guys know is a lie."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Ninten asked.

"I mean that Ness isn't the happy, carefree and high spirit guy you see. That's all an act. Ness is really a sad depressed person. He like this because of Giygas. He also has Schizophrenia which causes him to hear a voice in his head that does nothing but insult him. Telling him he's weak, worthless and nobody cares about him."

Everyone was silent after hearing that. No one could believe that Ness was really a sad person and depressed person.

"Is this true Mrs. I mean Lucy?" Claus asked.

Lucy nodded her head. "Yeah, it's true. He tells me that the voice in his head tells him not to take his medication so I have to make sure that he does. He left very early today saying something about confessing his love to someone. I hope that person didn't reject him, I don't think that he could take it. I'm afraid of him harming himself."

"Why didn't he tell us?" Paula asked.

Lucas sighed. "He didn't want anyone to feel sorry for him."

If Claus didn't feel guilty before then he sure did now. He couldn't believe that Ness was suffering from a mental illness and he made him cry. Claus sighed. "Lucas."

"Yeah Claus?"

"Since you told me what you were hiding I'm going to tell you about why I was upset earlier. You see a few minutes before you arrived Ness came to me and confessed that he loved me. I don't know how I feel about him, so I told him that I didn't know how I feel about him and that I didn't think I could fall for someone like him. After that he teleported away crying."

Kumatora stormed over and picked up Claus by his shirt. "You asshole. Do you have any idea how mean that sounds? You could have just told him to give you time to think about your feelings."

Duster walked over and placed a hand on Kumatora's shoulder. "Put him down. None of us knew that Ness was suffering so it's not his fault."

Kumatora dropped Claus and began walking away.

"Hey Kumatora, where are you going?" Lucas asked.

"To look for Ness of course. He's clearly not coming back and I want to make sure he's okay."

"How about we all look for Ness?" Jeff suggested.

"But how will we find him? He could have teleported to anywhere in Eagleland." Lucas said.

"No I'll look for him. It's my fault he ran away." Claus explained.

"Ness may have taught you PSI Teleportation Claus, but you haven't been everywhere in Eagleland like we have." Poo said.

Claus knew that Poo had a point. The only places he's been to were Onett, Twoson, Threed, Fourside and Summers. There were still other places he hasn't been to. "Well I'll check all the places I've been to." Without saying another word Claus started running before teleporting away.

Ness was currently in the Scaraba Desert crying. Claus's words really hurt him. "Why can't he fall for me? Am I really worthless to the point that I don't deserve to be loved?" "Well are you happy now? Gonna brag how you were right and I was wrong about him loving me back?"

"I don't need to. Did I or didn't I warn you not to do it?"

"Yeah, you did. So just leave me alone."

"You know talking to yourself makes you look crazy."

Ness looked up to see Fero standing a few feet from him. "Who are you and what do you want?"

Fero made a noise that sounded like a chuckle. "The names Fero and I've been looking for you user of PSI Rockin."

"How do you know about my special move?"

"Your special move? Sorry to burst your bubble, but your not the creator of PSI Rockin. Another alien is and somehow you have acquired it. Now then I need your help to break the seals in order to free my master and I know that you won't help me willingly so I'll beat you down and have Porky turn you into a chimera and do our bidding."

Ness's eyes widened as he stood up. "You're working with Porky? And like hell you're turning me into a chimera!"

"Yeah I am so I'm afraid that I'm going to cause you so much pain." Fero said as he quickly flew toward Ness and cut his left arm off with his claws.

Ness cried out in pain as he held his shoulder. Reaching into his backpack he took out his bat and swung it at Fero.

Fero simply grabbed the bat with his left hand and slashed Ness's chest causing him to scream and stumble back. Fero then fired a black PSI Beam which struck him sending him flying backwards causing him to drop his bat.

Ness landed on his feet. He then winched as he felt the wound on his chest sting. He couldn't believe he was losing this badly.

"What are you doing? Fight back you fool!"

Ness's fingers started sparking with electricity. "PSI Thunder!" he shouted shooting lightening bolts at Fero.

Fero avoided the lightening bolts and flew towards Ness and grabbed him by his face before smashing him into the ground. "Show me it. Show me the power to free my master!"

"You want to see it then fine." Ness kicked backwards hitting Fero and sending him in the air. Ness got up as his right hand started glowing. "PSI Rockin Omega!" A spiraling red, blue and yellow energy shot out from his hand and flew toward Fero hitting him causing a massive explosion. Ness sighed as he watched Fero crash into the ground.

Thinking that it was over Ness turned around and began running to teleport away. Suddenly he felt something strike his right leg causing him to trip and skid on the ground. He looked behind him to see that his right leg was cut off. He looked up and saw Fero standing over him.

"You're very very powerful that actually really hurt like hell. As a matter of fact you're the strongest PSI user on this planet. With you on our side there's no way we can lose."

Ness raised his right hand up as flames started coming from his fingers. "I will never help you."

Fero sighed as he cut Ness's right arm off. "There no arms so you can't use PSI anymore. Now then let's go." he said picking Ness up before flying into the air.

"Let go of me!" Ness shouted.

"Just shut up and behave." Fero said before taking off.