Ohmigosh, change of point of view! …although it had been pretty much third person…I think this will be the only chapter that will be in first person Raine's point of view.

I don't own Tales of Symphonia. If I did, Raine would get her mother's mind back. (Don't you dare say that I was the only one crying in that cut scene; don't you DARE)

Kratos was a traitor.

Traitor (noun): one who betrays another's trust or is false to an obligation; one who commits treason

We were deceived.

Deceive; Deceived; Deceiving (verb): to cause to believe an untruth; to use or practice deceit

I should've seen it from the beginning; he was too knowledgeable, too experienced for a straightforward mercenary. I should've known something was wrong.

And in a way; I did.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kratos Aurion swept gracefully through our attacks. Nothing seemed to be working; especially my Photon and Genis's Thunder Blade. We were outmatched; even Sheena began to understand the hopelessness of the battle.

Lloyd though, kept trying with every fiber of his being. He continued to snarl "You bastard!", well after the match had begun. The brunette was truly hurt by Kratos's deception, and it showed through his cries of 'Psi Tempest' and 'Sonic Sword Rain'.

That was to be expected when Lloyd opened his heart to somebody; he was thrown around and abused. I wish I could've prevented it, to shield him from the pain of broken trust, but in reality…

I was as hurt as he was.

"Don't overdo it, First Aid!"

"Stop being distracted in battle; it is unworthy of you."

"Do I have to save you every time?"

"Heh."

"I won't let you die! Healing Stream!"

'Won't let you die', huh? I had to smile bitterly at the memory, Are you going to say that now, even if you're the one trying to kill me?

I mistakenly had learned to depend on the merc-…seraph's healings; I wanted to battle alone, because I assumed that I would eventually develop into a stronger fighter. I always felt so weak in the background; only there to heal, but with the extra healer, I could become skilled at melee combat.

And yet…

My unconscious sate was broken by the sudden impact to a large body colliding into mine. We both fell onto the unforgiving ground of the Tower of Salvation, my breath knocked completely out of me.

"S-sorry!" Lloyd grimaced, quickly climbing off, and standing up to join the battle once more.

Wheezing slightly, I stood up as well, to watch what was happening before me.

Genis stood in the far back as always, probably chanting the same spell for the fifteenth time in a row. He looked like he was ready to cry with each spell he delivered; it seems Lloyd and I weren't the only ones affected by the sudden betrayal.

Sheena and Lloyd both persistently fought Kratos with pure physical attacks; Sheena shouting 'Power Seal!', and Lloyd screaming 'Beast!' to knock the elder swordsman over.

Collette didn't move from her floating place when she lost her soul.

What was I doing? Just be useless in the background? Not anymore. I couldn't afford to be helpless now.

"Help is on the way…" The familiar bright circle of concentration engulfed my rigid stance, my staff in front of me, "Nurse!" I observed with satisfaction the physical form of my healing art. The white clad women rushed around, healing everyone's wounds and injuries.

How about that, Kratos?

As if he heard my thoughts, Kratos abruptly twisted around and dashed towards me, despite his two opponent's attempts to stop him. He was moving so quickly with his cerulean wings…His blade, a fire covered sword, was poised to thrust, and in his garnet eyes was a hint of regret…

My sapphire orbs widened in fear. He's going to kill me…!

"Super Lighting Blade!"

Kratos's battle cry was the last thing I heard before I felt a burning sensation pierce my abdomen and my world went dark.

…whoa. So I'm guessing you know who won that battle, right? And no one's confused on what just happened? Good.

I hate it when Kratos goes for the healer (Raine)! He's all: "Oh, look! EASY STANDING TARGET!" Darn him.

Ah…and the diving of Raine's mind…it's so weird. XD

I must congratulate myself on the shortest chapter in history. I am so sorry! (sobs) But I couldn't think of anything more else to say on Raine's part!!

But I do update pretty fast, eh? …guys? Anyone…?