I do not own Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. I do own my ocs.

Sorry about not being here. I forgot about this place, school some heart conditions but I should be doing better!

Llyod: And I have to make sure she doesn't hurt herself.

S-shut up! Story— Start!

Chapter Twelve:

The one that was John came quickly. He held a small medical pouch with all the gels needed for healing. I was slightly amazed at all of them. There were even ones that I didn't know about! I glanced at Tina who was smiling goofily. I smiled at her as he began to treat my wounds.

"Alright, but I must go back to my friends...they'll be worried," I reasoned finally giving in.

Tina hopped with joy.

"Yah!" She cheered.

I just hope I get back in time before Emil and the others do. I highly doubted that though. I was already a few good hours behind. I sighed thinking about Emil. Even thinking about him made my heart beat faster and my pulse race. I closed my eyes.

"Emil..."

"Oh no! She's lost to much blood! She's losing consciousness!"

"Do something John!"

Ratatosk's pov.

Something was wrong. I could feel it in how the air around me swirled and sparked. The weaker me hadn't noticed it yet, maybe he never will, but the fact was that something was causing me to worry. My attention turned back to what was happening. What was with all these monsters. They were everywhere.

"It seems...I'm needed...," I pushed the odd feeling in the pit of my stomach aside and took over ready to fight.

The weak Emil couldn't do this. He couldn't even protect those he cared about. Images of Light flashed in my head causing me to get distracted and one of the fungus decided to poison me. I growled angrily. No time to think about her. She was fine. Somehow I doubted that. Something didn't feel right.

Lloyd's pov.

I lifted my head. I was at the World Tree resting when this funny feeling shot through my body like a jolt. Light, something was wrong with Light. I couldn't do anything. I had to get all the cores and steady the Mana balance not just for the world's sake now but Light's too. For my sister that was her entire being. I glanced at my swords contemplating what to do. I should get going and hurry before it's too late and something bad happens to her.

Light's pov.

I opened my eyes to blaring sunlight. I groaned. Where was I? What happened? Then it hit me, literally. Tina had jumped on me crying.

"You had lost so much blood! I didn't know what to do!" She wailed loudly.

I was in a slight daze still and wasn't registering everything she said.

"C-calm down Tina...I'm aright...see!" I pointed to my face faking a smile.

This seemed to do the trick and she wiped her eyes. She shook softly before hugging me again. I felt like I was being crushed.

"Can't! Breathe!" I gasped.

She let go immediately.

"I'm sorry!" She wailed.

"N-no its okay."

I laughed softly before looking around.

"Where are we?" I asked.

"Izoold, you wanted to go back because of your friends right?" Tina suddenly got really close to my face.

I paled slowly moving away.

"Y-yah...," I stuttered.

I heard banging on the door and Emil came rushing in. He also hugged me much to my dismay.

"E-Emil!" I cried eyes wide in surprise.

He looked at me before shaking me by my shoulders.

"I heard from a group of travelers that you were hurt! We got the herb we needed and rushed right back! I was so worried!" He cried.

"E-Emil c-calm down now. Please calm down!" I felt overwhelmed.

Genis came in the same way Emil did. I didn't know what to do. I had one worried teen and a cry baby on me now. I sighed.

"Get Off Me!" I cried angrily.

Both released me instantly looking semi-frightened. I winced doubling over, the burn was hurting. Emil immediately was at my side again placing a hand to my cheek. For a second I saw red hues staring into my eyes, then they were their natural green. No one seemed to notice.

"We were just about to talk to the man that was poisoned. Then we should depart after getting Regal out," Raine told me before smiling gratefully.

I hadn't even noticed her come in. Slowly I pulled myself from the bed, much to the other's dismay with the simple excuse, "We shouldn't waste time. The world's getting worse the more we wait."

The group looked around at each other besides Emil who was looking directly at me.

"No," he replied harshly. "We'll move again but I'm going to carry you. You can't overdo it understand Light?"

His eyes had taken on a red glow, and I swallowed agreeing with that. I guess it couldn't hurt to have him carry me. Though the thought of being weak again wasn't a pleasant one. As I thought I slowly came to the realization I had no mana to use it was almost gone. That would be a pain to recover. Footsteps drew my attention back to reality, Emil had moved in front of me and crouched down.

"Here," he told me keeping his face turned away—wait was he blushing?

I noticed Marta glare at me yet she remained silent. Ah, she was still jealous but something had caused her to go quiet. I wondered briefly if someone had spoken to her.

Ratatosk's pov.

I crouched down for Light to climb onto my back. This was something that wasn't normal for me. I sighed internally, if it was Light I would be fine. I caught Marta's glare and narrowed my eyes. Good. She was remaining quiet about this. It wasn't that I hated her. No. The weak me liked her and that was fine. When she was properly situated on my back I stood again. She had lost a few pounds, and for the first time I noticed she was beginning to look paler than normal. Almost unhealthy.

"Are we ready to go? We need to talk to that man," I snapped still in control.

I wasn't about to let Emil take over lest he screw something up and get her hurt even worse. The faint pink on my cheeks was unnatural and I was beginning to feel uncomfortable. I think the other's were beginning to notice. They had begun to stare.

I looked like a fool, a complete idiot.

Raine's pov.

I observed Emil and Light. They acted like two love birds, or just really close friends. I had yet to decide but something was up with them. Smiling I nodded, "Yes let's go."

Quietly I was forming an idea. What if Ratatosk was actually only a split personality off Emil? Or could it be Emil was Ratatosk. They were theories but I had yet to come up with any evidence. It would be tough to gather evidence and proof of this. Unless something caused the truth to come out of the shadows it would remain hidden. For now I had to keep an eye on both of them.

And end Chapter twelve!

I hope this was good after so long. I was really worried! The word count was almost to 2000 but I didn't want to put too much since my absence I'll run into another writers block again. I hope to get the next chapter out soon!

Emil: Bye! *waves*