summonershion: Hiya everyone! I'm back and I once again try my hand at fanfiction.

Taco: What happened to your other stories?

summonershion: What other stories? Shion doesn't see any other stories...

Loco: You know the ones you left half finished...

summonershion: summons meteor to shut Loco up Now on to the story...Taco would you please do the disclaimer for us since you care so much about copyright laws...

Taco: eating pie

Loco: Xenosaga and all of its characters belong to whoever owns them...I've been trying to figure that one out for a long time. Kingdom Hearts belongs to Squenix. The characters Loco and Taco belong to Summoner Shion.

summonershion: And now without further distraction I bring you Imaginary...

Taco: starts singing

summonershion: 6.9

Summary: After the events on Old Miltia Shion is falling deeper and deeper into depression and chaos is having wierd thoughts. When Shion gives into to the darkness chaos finds himself on a journey to save Shion's heart from the shadow creatures that feed upon her misery. But when KOS-MOS comes into the picture things aren't quite that simple and clean. In a world of realians and androids can love really be found...
Chapter One

If ever perfection existed, it was in this place. The beauty and serenity seemed truly palpable. The setting sun painted the horizon a majestic yellow and shone down upon the glistening water as it washed against the unchanging sand. A light breeze rustled the leaves of the palm trees farther up the beach, but aside from that, everything was silent. Even time seemed to stand still. The place resisted change as if even the slightest movement would throw off the eternal balance. Three figures lay in the warm sand eyes closed and hands interlocked.

"chaos," the emerald-eyed brunette said gently, "we can stay like this forever, right?"

chaos smiled to himself. "Of course, Shion, this is our sanctuary."

The last traces of day finally faded and night settled over the beach. A million points of light broke through the veil of darkness almost as if they came to watch over the trio.

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chaos slowly opened his eyes to reveal his plain room aboard the Elsa.

"No," he whispered disappointed his fantasy was only a dream. Shion…he thought letting his mind wander back to his female friend.

Beep…Beep…Beep

The shrill noise dragged chaos back into reality. "Come on in," he said to through the door, but quickly regretted his words. He sincerely hoped it wasn't Shion. The door whooshed open to reveal the red-haired U.R.T.V, Jr. who was genuinely shocked to see chaos still in bed.

"chaos you are so slow. Shion cooked breakfast if you don't hurry you're going to miss it." Jr. said. chaos blushed the moment he heard her name. He tried to hide his embarrassment by shielding his face with his hands, which only brought more confusion to Jr.

"Are you alright, chaos?" Jr. asked placing his hands on his hips and giving chaos a weird look. "You're acting really distracted and its freaking me out."

"Everything is fine," chaos reassured Jr. ushering him from the room so he could get dressed. It took chaos a few more seconds to fully regain his composure. He got dressed and followed Jr. out the door towards the restaurant. As he walked, he was nearly hypnotized by the sound of his shoes on the tile. It was soothing like the waves in his dream. He sighed. He knew he had to get it together before he walked into the dining room. He couldn't show even the slightest trace of distraction to anyone because he knew how much everyone relied upon his kind smile and sympathetic advice especially her. After what had just happened on Miltia she'd need her friends more than ever. chaos desired nothing more than to be by her side to see her truly happy. The door to the dining room slide open to reveal all his friends. He walked in to join them trying to make as little of a scene as possible.

"Good Morning, chaos!" a feminine voice said. chaos froze in place. His face and hands burned as he looked up to see Shion grinning at him. She got up to bring chaos food.

"Morning," chaos replied. He sat down at the end of the table.

"You sure took your time," Jr. said through mouthfuls of food. chaos often wondered where he put it all.

"Here chaos," Shion said handing him a steaming plate. Chaos reached to take it from her, but as his hand approached hers, it began to tremble. Her soft skin touched his gloved hand and he immediately withdrew his hand causing the plate to fall to the ground shattering into a million pieces and spraying food all over their shoes. Everyone in the room turned around in unison to see what had happened. chaos stared at the mess and Shion stared at her own trembling hands. He slowly brought his gaze up and for the first time all morning got a good view of her face and all he saw was sadness. Her eyes revealed a deep pain buried under layer of fake happiness.

"Shion…." chaos said longing to pull her into his arms and never let her go. But instead, he stood there dumbly. MOMO raced into the kitchen and returned carrying a wet rag.

"No use crying over spilt curry, right" she said trying to cheer chaos and Shion up. She bent down to clean up, but Shion stopped her and took the rag.

"It's my fault MOMO don't worry about. It's all my fault." Shion said abruptly. She cleaned up the mess hastily. "I should go change," she said, "it's all over me." She left the room leaving everyone silently starring at one another. chaos sat down and put his head his hands. Jin nudged him in the shoulder.

"Don't worry about it chaos. She gets like that all the time. Its nothing you need to worry about." Jin said shaking his head at the thought of his little sister.

chaos smiled. "I hate seeing someone displeased no matter what the reason is. I think I'll go speak with her."

"Don't forget we were going to work on the E.Ss later. We need them in top shape…" Jr. said.

"Yes," chaos replied, "I'll be there." He got up and left leaving the restaurant without eating a bite. It's of no consequence he told himself. He'd eat later. After all, since the captain was around there was more than enough food. He paused before pressing the buzzer on Shion's door. He hadn't thought this through properly. He had freaked out just talking to her how was he supposed to survive being in a room alone. Part of him wanted to come back and talk to her later. He was starting to feel a little dizzy so he put his hand out to stabilize himself. A dark aura resonated from the room. He immediately slammed the buzzer fearing for Shion. He waited a few seconds for a response, but when none came, he rang again assuming she hadn't heard. Again no response.

"Shion," he said into the door. He leaned against the wall trying to force the darkness and fear from his mind. As he stood there, he felt something begin to vibrate in his pocket. His hands trembling for the umpteenth time that morning he reached for his connection gear. Jr. was calling him.

"That's right, the E.Ss," he said under his breath and headed over to the hanger.

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Shion sat down on her bed and buried her head in her legs. "I'm so tired of this," she whispered to herself, "I'm so sick of fighting, but in the end being powerless. I don't want to watch anyone else suffer right before my eyes. I hate this world." She fell lay back and pulled her knees to her chest.

"I don't want to have anything to do with this anymore. Let the gnosis destroy the universe for all I care. Even if I tried, I wouldn't be able to save anyone anyways. I know nothing. I'm useless," she said tears falling to the sheet below. She heard the door, but didn't move. She wanted to apologize to him for running off, but didn't feel like facing anyone now. What seemed like an eternity later she heard chaos's footsteps leaving signaling she was alone again. Shion closed her eyes and stared in to the darkness. She felt herself slipping further and further into despair. Her heart was giving in to the darkness that slept deep within and it didn't bother her. At least in a world of nothing there was no pain and no fear. If that world were too cruel then she'd never go back.

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chaos lay his tool set down and rubbed his eyes. The repairs had been more tiresome and taken much longer than he had expected. Or maybe it just seemed like forever since he hadn't been able to focus even the slightest between worrying about Shion and the frequent dizziness. He massaged his head trying to ease the large headache that was developing.

"Come on chaos lets go get some foods that's the least we deserve after we worked so hard." Jr. said grabbing chaos's hand and pulling him towards the door.

"You're always thinking about food aren't you," chaos said in the most normal voice he could muster. In truth his stomach had been growling too since he hadn't eaten all day, but he had much graver concerns. chaos and Jr. had been walking towards the restaurant for a few moments when chaos was forced to stop because a sharp pain surged up his spine. chaos nearly fell to the ground in agony, but Jr. pulled him up.

"I think I'll go rest awhile before I eat," chaos said, "all that work really took a lot out of me." He left a stunned jr. in the middle of the hall and stumbled towards his own quarters. The door had barely closed as chaos fainted onto his bed and his grasp on reality slipped away…

He opened his eyes. The sun was so bright that it took him a few seconds to fully see the world around him. He was standing on the beach and in front of him, Shion stood waving. "Shion!" he called and ran towards her, but the closer he came the farther she seemed to be. Never the less he continued mindlessly running after her until he ran straight into the water. The force of the water flipped chaos head over heels. Gasping for air, he desperately tried to pull his head above the water. When he finally succeeded, he opened his eyes only to see that the beach was now dark and empty. He dragged himself out of the water and bent over with his hands on his knees attempting to catch his breathe. However, his rest was short lived. His stomach lurched and he plunged head first into the dark depths of the water. As he fell, he opened his eyes and saw nothing but water all around him. After what seemed like many years, his descent ended and he found himself in a strange place. There was darkness all around him except for the light, which came from the colorful stained glass like platform he was standing on. He slowly stepped forward keeping his guard up the whole time not trusting this eerie place. He reached the center and out of nowhere came these creatures that looked like they were made solely of shadows surrounded and trapped him. chaos swung his hand at one, but it went right through the dark fiend. Terrified, he ran to the edge of the platform nearly falling into the abyss below. The monsters were no longer after him, but another who lay helpless.

"Shion," chaos screamed running forward to help her disregarding his inability to fight the shadows. As he ran forwards, a key shaped sword materialized in his hand. He ran towards Shion slashing at the monsters destroying them in one hit despite the fact that he hadn't had much practice with a sword before. After eliminating all the enemies, he reached for Shion, but the darkness swallowed her up before he could do anything to help her. Frustrated, he leaned against the sword as the world around him turned back into light.

"There will be a time when you may save her, but that time is still very far off."

chaos's eyes flew open and he jumped up. There was pounding at his door.

"chaos, we need you now. It's Shion. She won't respond to anything." Jr. screamed through the door. chaos got up calmly and walked out the door.

"I know," he said, "Shion is in grave danger."

summonershion: Phew first chapter done. That took all night...

Loco: 11 days until Xenosaga III!

Taco: Review or feel the wraith of 1000 Needles! attacks Shion for practice