SCAFF IS BACK! Yes, run! Run for your lives!! THIS FANFICTION CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS!! IF YOU HAVE NOT GOTTEN PAST THE DOCTOR EVENT, DO NOT READ THIS FANFICTION!

This fic takes place before the Journey of Regeneration. It was inspired by my last fic "Relations With the Ill", actually. At the begining of the Yuan chapter, Kratos refers to some time when they were in Altamira and Yuan had a few too many drinks...

What happened in Altamira that one time? Let's find out! XD

Disclaimer Sheena: Scaff doesn't own Tales of Symphonia. Got it?

"Overall, the chosen is healthy and in high spirits."

"Good. I'm impressed with your work Kratos. However…"

"Yes? What is it, Lord Yggdrasil?"

"Something is bothering you. I wish to know what it is."

"It's nothing."

"I hope it is. You are dismissed Kratos," the angel announced. He waved his friend away. Kratos nodded and walked away from Yggdrasil's quarters. His eyes stared at the ground with his shoulders hunched over as his feet led him from Derris Kharlan to the warp pad to Welgia. The reds and purples of Derris Kharlan that had amazed Kratos when he first saw it had seemed to fade. The colours of the world had been drained out, Kratos found. Soon he would be sleepwalking and a grey world. A voice snapped him back to reality. Kratos turned around in an effort to find the owner of the voice. He sighed at the figure.

"What is it, Yuan?" the Seraph asked. Yuan turned his gaze away from Kratos' dead eyes. It pained him too much to see them.

"We haven't done anything fun or exciting in a long time. We should do something."

"I'm not in the mood Yuan. Why don't you go with Lord Yggdrasil?" Kratos suggested. Yuan sighed. Of course he isn't in the mood. That's why I want to take him! Yuan though. Kratos' depression was because of what tomorrow was supposed to be. If he was still alive, it would have been Lloyd's 17th birthday. Around that time of the year the swordsman was always like this.

"I don't want to go with Mithos. I want to spend some time with you. Like old times."

"You wouldn't enjoy my company."

"You don't even know what we're doing!"

"What are we doing?" Kratos asked. Yuan opened his mouth and then closed it. He hasn't thought that far.

"Uhhh…."

"…?"

"We are… going to go to… Altamira! Yes, that's it!" Kratos raised an eyebrow at his friend. "You have nothing better to do."

"Mmm…"

"Tomato soup is for dinner tonight." Kratos sighed.

"Let's go." Yuan smiled. They went through the warp pad to the bottom of Tethe'alla's Tower of Salvation. A cool wind blew strong towards the sunset. Kratos stood strong in his Cruxis outfit. The wind blew across Kratos' face. His hair blew, showing both of his melancholy eyes. Yuan folded his arms in annoyance as the wind blew his blue hair into his face. Why did Kratos always have to look so cool? Yuan muttered in annoyance to himself and pushed that thought aside. He let his light purple wings out and started to fly off. "Come on, Kratos! Let's go already," he called out. Kratos nodded and followed his friend into the sky. They zoomed through the clouds over the sparkling ocean. Yuan stared at the ocean smiling. Martel used to love the ocean. They often spoke about having a sea cottage and watch the waves lap the shores. The therapeutic metronome of the sea could always calm Yuan.

"Yuan, watch out!"

"What?" Yuan asked, snapping out of his day dream. Too late. He flew straight into a seagull, throwing him backwards. A few of the bird's feathers fell into Yuan's throat. He coughed rapidly, trying to get the feathers out. They tickled the inside of his throat, causing him to laugh and cough at the same time. Kratos stared helplessly at his friend. "W-wah-tughuh! Kwr-augh-tosh!! Wah-tuuu-rrrah!!" Yuan shouted in between his coughing and laughter.

"What? I can't understand you, Yuan," Kratos said calmly. Yuan glared at Kratos with wide eyes. He managed to spit out one feather.

"W-wwwaaaha ha… wat-aarrrr!!" Kratos' face lit up when he finally understood. Yuan wanted some water to help him get the feathers out. He concentrated and swelled up his mana into his right arm.

"Open wide, Yuan," Kratos instructed. Yuan waved his arms madly at Kratos while coughing violently. Kratos timed his spell perfectly. In his mind, anyway.

"Aqua Edge!"

"Nugggh!!" Yuan cried. A sudden rush of water threw itself down Yuan's throat. It pushed the remaining two feathers down his throat and into his stomach. The half elf clutched his stomach. "Ooh, ow. That hurt… Geez Kratos! What were you trying to do?" Yuan spat. Kratos kept his cool.

"I was trying to help. And I did."

"What are you talking about?! I feel as if I'm going to vomit and my throat is extremely sore now, thanks to you!"

"No need to get angry with me. It's not like I threw that seagull into your mouth," Kratos pointed out. Yuan grunted something that sounded like a cross between an angry protozoan and an elephant. He took a deep breath. Inhale… Exhale… Yuan let himself become calm.

"Okay, I'm sorry Kratos. Let's just continue to Altamira." Kratos nodded. They both picked up their speed and glided towards the ocean resort. Yuan kept his eyes wide open for more evil seagulls that were intent on killing him. It was a conspiracy, obviously. He'd get into that as soon as he got back to the renegade base. Before long the two Seraphim could see the illuminated resort. It truly was the City of Lights. "We should land outside of the city. I don't want to cause trouble by landing in the middle of it. It's not everyday people see angels," Yuan advised.

"That is a good idea," Kratos said softly. Yuan frowned. He didn't like seeing Kratos like this. They weren't as close as they used to be, but Kratos was still his friend. Yuan clenched his fist. He would lift Kratos' spirits, even if it killed him.

The two landed right outside of the city. They touched the soft ground and hid their wings. The sun was almost gone; the last rays were clinging on the tips of the mountains. "It's a beautiful sight," Yuan whispered. Kratos nodded softly before turning his gaze towards Altamira. Yuan started to walk towards Altamira, Kratos following him. They were met by two slender ladies in bunny costumes. The costumes showed of their beautiful long legs and heavy chest. They giggled and took the hands of the angels. The bunny girls bit their lips provocatively and smiled.

"Welcome to Altamira!"

Wow!! There's already been an attempt to murder Yuan! O.O Oh noes! What will happen in Altamira? STICK AROUND TO FIND OUT. Love it? Hate it? Find a mistake? Enjoy eating Jell-o? REVIEW IT! If you review this fic, you will recieve a free Mithos/Yggdrasil plushie! So what are you waiting for? REVIEW!