Quick author's note before the story: I just want to thank you guys for reading my story, I am literally dancing around my room fist-pumping just for 55 reads:) i really hope you guys have enjoyed it so far and continue to read:) Thanks, you can read it now XD

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Presea heard someone enter the room. Her mind was only vaguely aware of the dull pain, and she was straining to open her eyes. They fluttered slightly, and she caught a glimpse of the visitor.

"G...Genis?" she choked out. Presea was forcing herself to keep her eyes open the tiniest bit, no matter how challenging. He grabbed her hand.

"I'm here, I'm here," he whispered. As a smile spread slowly across her face, she let her eyelids droop and slipped into a blissful sleep. When she woke, her head ached and her chest stung. Squinting her eyes from the bright light filling the room, she observed her pristine white surroundings. I must be in the doctor's office at Flanoir, she concluded. Rolling her head to the side, she saw a familiar figure sitting in the corner. It seemed like a young boy with silver hair and blue clothes....Genis. She smiled knowing he had stayed with her the whole night. He's such a good boyfriend, she thought, sighing. Then she spotted her clothes laying on the table. Wait...if those are my clothes then what am I wearing? she wondered, very self-concious. Looking down with horror, she realized she was in nothing but her undergarments. Fortunately, the sheets covered her body. She smelled many medicinal ointments and herbs, most of which were coming from her. Underneath her bandages she suspected were countless combinations of creams, ointments, herbs, and medicines. She feared there may be a few stitches as well. Presea decided to get up and change into her normal clothes, but before she even sat all the way up she gasped and grabbed her side, gritting her teeth from pain. It hurts to even breathe, she noticed. Propping herself up with one arm and clutching her side with the other, Presea made her way out of the bed. She drew breaths rapidly, unable to catch her breath. When Presea reached the table with her clothes, her vision went fuzzy and the pain got unbearable. She gripped the table tightly with one hand, trying to keep herself up. However, she was overwhelmed with pain. The pink-haired girl squeezed her eyes shut and gritted her teeth, trying not to scream. Her grip on the table slacked, and she collapsed on the ground with blackness closing in around her.

***switch to Genis' POV...kind of. You'll see what I mean:)******

Genis jolted awake when he heard a small thud on the ground. Looking around the room, he realized that Presea was no longer in her bed. His blood went cold. Where could she have gone? She's in no condition to move! he thought worriedly. As he rose from his corner, he saw a crumpled mass of a girl on the ground.

"P...Presea?" he asked, fearing what would happen if she didn't respond. She didn't. Panic rising in his chest, Genis checked her pulse. It was still throbbing strongly, and he let out a sigh of relief. What was she doing out here? he wondered. Scooping her up he laid her back on the bed without any covers. The poor girl was still in her undergarments, and Genis blushed slightly. They didn't reveal anything besides a flat stomach and tiny, but shapely, legs. Thoughts crossed Genis' mind that he immediately shooed away, knowing he was too young. Her long flowing pink hair was spread out around her, giving her an innocent air. A blushing Genis retrieved her clothes and dressed her, trying to keep his thoughts under control. Her bandages emitted a pungent oder and had splotches of red that he hadn't noticed last night. Presea's face was no longer smooth either, but was twisted as if in pain. Her eyebrows were drawn together forming many wrinkles, and her eyes appeared to be slightly squeezed shut. Genis left off her gloves and didn't tie her hair up, though he did brush it. Presea's hair was as smooth as it looked, which is to say extremely smooth. Then, he tucked her back in and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"You'll be okay," he whispered. "Because I love you too much to let you go." Genis walked back outside to the waiting room to see who was awake, and was surprised to see that most people were up.

"How's she doing?" Lloyd asked with Colette attached tightly onto his arm.

"She's...um...better. Not totally okay though," he replied tentatively. Sheena raised an eyebrow.

"What you mean?" she probed. Genis sighed.

"I mean, I found her collapsed this morning on the floor and I don't know why! Heck, I don't know why any of this happened! Why did her cruxis crystal react that way? Why did she end up on the ground? Why?" he snapped. Everyone was taken aback by his tone, and Raine stepped forward.

"Genis, calm down. I'm sure it will be alright, and you shouldn't take out your anger on your teammates, got it?" the professor scolded. Genis hung his head.

"I'm sorry," he apologized. Zelos snickered.

"Yeah, because the little guy's little girl is sleeping without him, oh my!" he said with mock shock. Genis clenched his fists, but luckily Sheena took care of it.

"You idiot Chosen! When do you ever shut up?" she yelled, kicking him in the stomach.

"Ah!" Zelos yelled in surprise. "Yeesh, someone needs to lay off the Angry Banshee pills!" Sheena snapped her head around.

"What did you just say?" she asked, daring him to repeat the question.

"Uh-oh, ahh!" Tetha'alla's chosen yelled as he ran from the female ninja. Normally Genis would have been laughing, but instead he let a tear or two slip. Raine came over and rubbed his back soothingly, knowing there was really nothing else she could do. Genis' tears fell freely with no sound, hitting the wood floors softly.

"You really do love her, don't you?" Raine asked, almost inaudible. Genis nodded. Lloyd walked over and punched him lightly on the shoulder.

"Hey, cheer up! I'm sure Presea will be absolutely fine," Lloyd said, clapping him on the back. Colette smiled brightly.

"Yeah! Presea is really strong. I'm sure she'll be feeling better in no time!" she chimed. Genis smiled a bit.

"Thanks, guys," he said, wiping his eyes. They both grinned. As they walked away, Raine went back to her quiet talk with her brother.

"Will you ever want anyone else?" she asked. Genis shook his head vigorously.

"And you want to spend the rest of your life with her?" This time Genis nodded.

"And what would you do if she was gone?" Raine asked.

"I...I don't know how I'd survive," Genis confessed in a raspy voice. Raine nodded.

"Fine then, I know I'd often told you that you could not love this young...but I stand corrected. You care more for Presea than I initially realized, and I will accept that. Although, don't forget about me, okay?" she added with a smile that the young mage returned.

"Okay."

All of a sudden, the doors to the doctor's room swung open with a bang, and Presea stood in the doorframe. She was leaning heavily against the wall, and it seemed as if she was barely staying conscious. Her loose hair flowed around her like a thin, pink cloak. She grasped her chest, gritting her teeth together in pain. Her clear blue eyes shone with tears, and a tiny, high pitched, strangled scream escaped her lips.

"G..Genis," she choked. New blotches of red began to blossom, along the visible areas of her bandages, and Genis stared at her, unable to move.

"Presea!" he cried, "What are you doing? You shouldn't be getting out of bed!" Her eyes were squeezed shut, as if opening them would hurt. The hand that was already grasping her chest tightened, and her breathing was ragged. With an obvious amount of effort, she opened her eyes slightly.

"I...I needed...to-" Her phrase was never finished as she slumped to the ground. Genis rushed over to her, holding one slack hand in his.

"Raine!" he called, willing his voice to stay steady. She's okay, she's okay, he repeated over and over again to himself. The professor rushed over and observed the small girl.

"I doubt the doctor knew much about cruxis crystals and didn't really resolve the issue deep down. I'll give it a shot though. Everyone stand back!" she yelled. "Healing Circle!" A small, bright circle of light and symbols appeared beneath Presea, and a soft moan left her mouth. Genis grinned widely.

"Thank you Raine!" he exclaimed, feeling Presea's forehead.

"Is she well?" Regal asked, his voice laced with concern. She didn't look amazing, but her forehead wasn't burning up like earlier. At first Genis thought he imagined it, but he soon realized that Presea's facial features were twitching. First her eyes, then her eyesbrows, then her tiny nose. After blinking a few times her eyes opened, but she did not leave the floor.

"Genis?" she asked.

"What were you doing out here? You are not well," he scolded her.

"I...I was just trying to talk to you. And I am fine, you all mustn't worry," she told them. However, as she tried to sit up Presea winced badly. Raine came over and eased her back down.

"Presea, perhaps you shouldn't move. You must be in a lot of pain...what could have caused this reaction in your cruxis crystal?" Raine wondered aloud.

"Raine, I appreciate the concern. However, I am fine. Pain is not unfamiliar to me," Presea stated, but was contradicted a few seconds later by a small scream she bit off quickly.

"Don't be dumb. You're in denial, Presea. Even an idiot like Zelos knows when he needs to take it easy. Please, for me?" Genis pleaded. Sheena snickered as Zelos protested harshly. Presea nodded slowly.

"For you, Genis," she agreed before shutting her eyes. The young half elf scooped her up bridal style while everyone stared at him. Presea's long pink hair spilled over and onto the ground , as it was not in pigtails currently. When she was missing her boots, gloves, weapons, and traditional hair, she looked more....vulnerable. Genis would have found it cute, had she not been deathly ill. He went back into her room and laid the persistent girl down for the second time. As he came back out, Sheena shook her head.

"Man, that girl is more stubborn than Lloyd," she declared.

"Hey!" Lloyd protested.

"What's up with the insults today? First you attack me, then Lloyd! Seriously wouldn't hurt to let be nice to me once in a while!" Zelos complained. Sheena's eyes turned to ice-cold slits.

"Yeah, well it wouldn't hurt for you to stop calling me your hunny, the greatest insult of all," Sheena declared. The two got off to yet another argument, as usual. Colette sighed and leaned against Lloyd, and Genis decided he'd go back and watch over Presea. After Genis had closed the door, he made sure that no one else was in the room. The mage then walked over to Presea's bed and knelt by the side. Oh Martel, please allow Presea to heal quickly and fully, she means everything to me, he prayed. After he stood up and looked at her sleeping face, and he sighed. Bringing his face mere centimeters away from hers, he spoke.

"You are perfect," he whispered, and softly kissed her. The tiny girl didn't even stir. He sat back down in his corner and continued to watch his girlfriend, incase she decided to do anything else stupid.

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End of chapter:) okay so a couple things:  

1. I don't know about this chapter it was a filler so I want to know what you guys think:) I feel bad for Presea, don't you?  

2. What do YOU think went wrong with her crystal?;) 

3. I hope this kind of makes up for all those short chapters 

4. As always, please vote, comment, or fan! 

Love and darkness,

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