Here you go! The first chapter of my new fanfic, Beloved Memories!

Colette: Oh! Oh! Am I here in this?

...Sorta.

Colette: Why do you have that shield with you?

...You'll see. On to this the chapter! But first...

This fanfic takes place many, many years after Symphonia. To quote Raine: "People can change. Even if they don't change right away. Months, years-as time passes, change is inevitable." Same thing with places too. So don't come with "This place doesn't look like that, he don't act that way."

Also, you know Tales of Phantasia? It never happened. Bye.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own ToS. God, I hate writing that line now.

The wind was blowing strongly near Meltokio. The vast landscape was colored in red by the sun who just went down. The beautiful sunlight cast a gleaming light on the capital of Tethe'alla, and the new buildings shined in the light. The king of Tethe'alla had decided to fresh up Meltokio a little, and most of the building was built in steel and metal. The street was filled with some light-emitting device of some kind, and people can now go out without fear for the dark. Many years and money wasted on science and research have now finally paid off. Not that all cared, many people outside Meltokio just continued their lives as normal, as their families had done for several generations.

Just outside the city was a beautiful landscape, with hills and trees and green grass. The children used to play there, and they enjoyed it just like their parents did before them. But now, it was dark outside and no one played there. But on one hill, a teenage boy stood there, looking out on the scenario. The strong wind played around with his hair, but he didn't care. His brown eyes scanned the landscape, but he didn't seem to find anything of interest. A newspaper flown by, and he managed to catch it with his left hand. On his left hand was something blue equipped. It looked like a mark with a blur sphere in the middle of it. He checked the front page. Sky festival! Celebrating the return of the mysterious Derris-Kharlan! He threw the newspaper away. As usual, there was nothing of interest.

He sat down on the ground, exhausted. "...Lloyd Irving..." he whispered to himself. "How come that's the only thing I remember..." He sighed."I've tried to remember something...but...it's just blank. Nothing. Expect..." He shrugged. He didn't want to see that again. He had no idea what it was...yet...that was his only clue of his memory. He chuckled. "I must be insane, talking to myself...but I guess I don't have anyone else to talk to. And besides...whoever I am, that slight piece of memory is my only clue." He closed his eyes, trying to concentrate.

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He was in a corridor. On his left was a glass window, and you could see a big, blue planet just outside. On his right was a metal wall with shiny light, and a running blondine. They were both running, and he could hear fast footsteps behind him. He noticed he was holding hands with the blondine, trying to make her run faster. She seemed to have problems with running, and was tripping on her own feet all the time. The only thing that made her kept her balance was the strong hand she was holding. The duo ran though a door. The blondine then gasped when she noticed that the door just led to a dead-end.

He heard the footsteps coming close, until he could see three men standing in the door they just came in from. The men were dressed in red and gray suits, each one wearing a silver helmet on their heads. One of the men raised his weapon. The weapon shined as it was made of silver, it was something that looked like a crossbow of some sort. The man pulled the trigger.

A high-pitched scream was heard.

"Colette!"

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He opened his eyes. He looked around the surroundings, and he felt relief well up in his stomach as he saw he was outside Meltokio again. He sighed. "What was that all about...these soldiers...that place...what happened?" He looked up in the sky, looking at the stars. "And who is this...Colette? I can't remember her..." He got up, muttering to himself. "Damn..I can't remember anything...what happened, who she was and..." He flinched. "...who I am."

Suddenly, a loud noise reached his ears. He looked up in the sky, and gasped at the sight.

A giant purple thing was approaching the sky, it got bigger and bigger until it finally stopped, turning the entire sky purple. "...Is that Derris-Kharlan?" Suddenly, purple clouds filled the sky as they moved together. They gathered just above Meltokio. A hole opened up in the clouds, and something that looked like people floated down to the city. He frowned. He tried to see better. He stared at the hole until he saw it. White things from the people's back. His eyes opened wide as he realized what it was.

They were wings. These people...were angels.

"But that doesn't make sense!" He exclaimed. "Angel's a fairytale! They don't exist!" He shook his head. Too many strange things are happening today. "Angels don't exist...so why would they come down here if..." Hiss eyes opened wide again. "Wait...maybe they do exist! That would explain it..."

"When you've made up your mind about whenever or not I'm existing, I would like to talk to you."

He gasped. Turning around, he saw an angel. The angel had blue, shining wings. He had red hair that reached down to his eyes, and an outfit which were light purple and dark blue, with white pants. His looked was very stern, and it was clear that he was a serious man- ehrm, angel. "W-who are you?"

"...And why should I tell you that?"

"Because you said you liked to talk to me, so I would at last want to get to know your name!"

The angel smiled. "Good argument. I'm Kratos Aurion, leader of Cruxis. I've longed to meet you, Lloyd Irving."

Lloyd frowned. "But..I don't know who I-" He stopped. ..Is that my name...Lloyd? It does sound familiar... "Well I...wait, how come you know my name?"

"That isn't of importance. I was going to ask if I could trade with you."

Lloyd glared at him like he was an idiot. "Trade with me? You came down here just to-"

"No. Besides, it's no ordinary trade. I can tell you about who you are, and your past..." Lloyd's eyes got wide open. He knows me? Then, he could...I could get to know...myself. Haha, that sounded stupid... Lloyd frowned. "What's in it for you?" he asked.

"You just need to do me some favors."

Lloyd frowned. Favors, huh... "...I'll do it. Tell me what you want."

Kratos smiled. "Good. You see Meltokio there? The King of Tethe'alla is in the castle." Lloyd nodded. "He's a nuisance. Kill him."

Lloyd gasped. "B-but he's the K-king! I-I can't..." He stopped. ...I don't like it, but..what does the King mean to me anyway? As long as I get to know who I am...and this man seem to know me. I wonder what my relationship to him is...maybe he's my boss. "...Alright, I'll do it."

Kratos smiled. "Good." He then disappeared in a shiny light, leaving a confused Lloyd.

"...Alright...let's get started. Soon I'll get to know everything about myself, and my friends if I have any...and this Colette. Maybe she's my sister or something..." He breathed in air, then ran down the hill towards the capital of Tethe'alla. Not knowing anything about his past, he is determined to find out about it, to find his lost memories, to almost any cost.

He didn't know that someone was watching him from the stars.

Colette: The author is terribly sorry for not being able to be here on the A/N. He sends his apologies and wish you to review on this story.

Hey! Colette! Unlock the door! The story will be nicer to you from now on! I promise!

Colette: Can't hear you. Please Read and review! Oh, and he would like to thank all of the people who've read Corruption. He says that you're great or something like that. Now review. I'll take care of the author. *equips chakrams and walks away*