Me: Chapter 8…wow… but nobody is reviewing -crys- I feel unloved! Anyway…no one is here at the moment so I do not own Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the new world. I do own my ocs and some of the artes they use…not all…oh yah I'm sorry if I get info wrong I haven't played the game in a few months…we had a few problems but I'm hoping to refresh my memory of it seeing it works now!

Chapter 8:

Light's pov.

Rain and I stared at each other silently. It must be hard on her. To see me after all that has happened. I don't even know what to say anymore. My voice won't come to me. Thankfully attention was drawn off of me and to the monster preparing for an attack. I stayed back healing Paul.

"Be careful everyone…," I whispered to myself.

A tree branch came down above my head. Emil shoved me out of the way and sliced it in half with his sword. He looked at me.

"Are you alright?" He asked.

I nodded speechless. Was it me or was Emil even more protective? I shook my head ridding my mind of the thought. Impossible. Emil took one last look at my face and went back to the fight. I noticed Paul had clung to me and wasn't letting go anytime soon. The battle was long but in the end they took it out. I had suffered minor injuries protecting Paul from falling rubble and attacking tree roots and branches. Emil ran over to me kneeling down to check my injuries. I smiled at him.

"Don't worry I'll live…," I stated suddenly feeling really weak.

I lurch forward into Emil's arms feeling sick. He looks at me worried.

"Light hang on okay?" Emil states getting me onto his back.

Rain comes over as I slip unconscious.

Emil's pov.

Rain began to check her wounds.

"They are not serious but she must have been poisoned. We need to get her back to town…and I fear she may or may not recover from this…" She looked at me. "You'll have to watch her for anymore signs on your journey…"

I nodded understanding some of it. I turned my head and stared at her sleeping form. Some white hair was draped over my shoulder, but I didn't mind. I needed to keep her safe! I felt a pull towards her. I felt bad about being angry at her for being Lloyd's sister. She couldn't help it. Marta came over to me.

"We better be getting back…," she stated.

I nodded and we began to leave the human ranch. When we were outside I stopped and turned to look at it. That was were Light had died. I clenched my jaw in anger but went on my way. We reached the town quickly. Rain told us to go to the school when we were ready.

"We should get a room at the inn for her to rest…," Tenebrae stated.

I shook my head.

"No. I'm not leaving her alone…," I resolved.

Marta rolled her eyes at me and we began to walk towards the school. I heard Light mumbled something too quietly for me to hear. I turned my attention to her as she mumbled something else.

"Don't leave brother…," Tears were forming at the corners of her eyes.

I looked at her sadly.

"Emil come on!" Marta shouted snapping me out of my thoughts.

I blinked. "C-Coming!"

Light's pov.

I slowly began to wake up. I found myself in the school with Nori next to me looking terrified. I smiled at her noticing there was no one else here.

"I'm fine Nori…," I whispered weakly.

Nori hugged me tightly and wouldn't let go. I sweatdropped. Rain came in.

"Oh good your awake…," She smiled at me. "Your friends should be back soon…"

I only nodded before looked down at Nori who was still hugging me. I laughed nervously.

"N-Nori will you please let go?" I asked nicely.

She shook her head and held me tighter. I sighed causing Rain it smile lightly. I turned my plain indifferent gaze onto her and she smiled and waved. The door was opened revealing Marta and Emil. Emil looked at me smiling. He walked over.

"Its good to see your awake Light…I was getting worried…," he said.

Nori stuck her tongue out of him with a 'Mine!' and went back to hugging me. He stood there looking at her shocked and went over by Marta again when Nori threw in a glare.

"Nori…"

"Yes?"

"Behave…"

"Awww…okay…" She pouted.

She finally let go and was doubled over holding my stomach.

"I can breathe again!" I cheered happily and straightened up.

Everyone in the room sweatdropped. I only grinned in response. Rain and Marta sighed while Emil was thinking about something. I looked over at him confused.

"I don't believe Lloyd is the person who did those horrible things…but if your looking for the cores there is Triet Ruins nearby…you might find one there…," Rain stated regaining her composure.

"Thanks!" Marta said happily.

She looked at Emil who nodded. They began to leave but I stayed next to Nori. Emil looked over.

"Are you coming Light…?" He asked stopping which alerted the rest of the group.

Rain and Marta watched on silently. I looked at the ground.

"I don't…know…," I answered.

Emil frowned and walked over. I glanced at his face. His eyes went red as my eyes widened.

"E-Emil?" I asked worried.

"You idiot!" Emil stated lightly whacking me on the head with his fist. "You're coming with us! Forget what I said earlier! Right now you shouldn't be alone and it's my job to protect you!"

I blinked stunned. Tears began forming as I stared at him.

"E-Emil…I-I'm sorry! I really wanted to tell you! I swear!" I cried trying and failing to wipe my eyes.

Emil sighed and ruffled my hair as I made a small whine of protest. He smirked at me at he leaned in next to my ear.

"If you be good…I'll forgive you…," he whispered his breath hitting my ear making a light pink blush appear on my cheeks.

It's a good thing Marta wasn't looking at the moment. I wouldn't want her to see this. Ratatosk-Mode Emil was a lot bolder. Emil took my hand and began to lead me out of the school. Before I left I turned to Nori.

"Stay with Dirk okay? He'll take care of you!" I told her softly.

She looked sad as I left her. I knew she would listen. She knew it was dangerous outside town. No place for a kid. I looked back at Emil. Marta and the others only noticed his rough personality and different non-wimpy voice, but I always seemed to notice his eyes. He seemed to have changed back. Boy could he mimic Emil's voice good, just not his personality. Though he seemed to be taking over more often now for some odd reason. Emil looked down at the hand holding mine and quickly let go. He turned a deep red.

"I-I'm sorry!" He cried.

"It's okay Emil…no harm done…," I reassured him.

Tenebrae watched on silently. I snuck a glance at him. He quickly looked away. I frowned before letting out a surprised yelp as a few Peepits flew our way. Emil got into a fighting stance along with Marta and Rain.

"Stay back you're in no condition to fight!" Emil shouted at me being the first to fight.

I covered my mouth to hide my frown. I didn't want to become weak. A Peepit got behind me and tried to peck me on the head. I covered my head and ran away from it. Temporarily I forgot my spells. Tears formed in the corners of my eyes as I managed to take shelter in an old set of ruins which I presumed to be Triet Ruins. Rain went Ruin-Mode.

"Oh! This is horrible! I heard the ruins had been hit by the great tree but I never knew it was this bad!" Rain cried in angst.

I let out a small giggle. Lloyd had always seemed to invoke Ruin-Mode in class when it came to history. In fact it seemed Emil was doing the same thing. I turned to the inside of the Ruins and walked on. Spotting a familiar white haired elf standing in front of the sleeping monster, I smiled.

"Genis!" I shouted calling his attention.

He turned to face me and took a step back.

"Whoa! Light! What are you doing alive!"

I chuckled nervously. "Boy do I have to tell everyone? Well I've been given a second chance at life…"

I looked at him closely.

"And you're still short I see…" I murmured softly.

"Hey! I have grown! A whole 10th of a centimeter!" He stated proudly.

I blinked for a second before letting out a string of giggles. I didn't mean to be rude, it kind of came out. I have noticed my personality has changed a bit since I was little. I sighed. Genis went to tackle me in a hug, but I jumped out of the way making him collide with the wall behind me. I involuntarily flinched as if feeling the pain myself.

"S-sorry Genis…," I apologized leaning over him looking at him as he had swirls in his eyes.

Emil ran in and stopped. Marta and Rain followed.

"Genis? What are you doing here? We were supposed to meet up at the school…," Rain stated walking over to him.

"W-well. I saw Lloyd so I decided to follow him…," Genis said sheepishly.

Rain sighed and smacked him upside the head. I smiled softly at them. Just like old times. Emil's attention snapped to Genis at the mention of Lloyd.

Me: Sorry have to leave it here…I have to get off…well I will most likely post again…as I am fond of this sight~! Reviews are most welcome!

Random person in crowd: You're spelling is off…

Me: ^^; deal with it I'm tired…