A/N: Hello everybody! Today's story is very special! It's my 40th story and it is also a story I wrote to post on my birthday! Today (August 29th) is my 23rd birthday! I got a hair cut, a two year subscription to Shojo Beat, and a few things from my boyfriend who is in Japan for the Navy. Anyways, this is a Tales of Symphonia story. This is Part one. This follows the story line where you chose Sheena as the special person. I've played it about sixteen times, and I've had Colette, Sheena, Genis, Regal and Kratos. I am trying to get Raine, Zelos, and Presea. So… yeah. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of Symphonia. Namco does.
In Fate's Hands
Part One
It had been two years since Lloyd and the others defeated Cruxis. Lloyd and Sheena had gone on the journey to collect all the Exspheres. Currently, they were spending the night in Meltokio. Sheena was sleeping in the next room, and Lloyd was looking out the window. It seemed like a nice night, so, he left his room and went outside. He looked up at the sky and saw a comet shoot across the sky. He wondered if that was Derris-Kharlan. His father, Kratos, was currently on Derris-Kharlan. Since they had reunited the world, there was no need for Derris-Kharlan to be so close to the Earth. His eyes followed the comets progress and he felt a tightening sensation in his chest. He realized that he was missing his father. He had a father here on Earth, but it wasn't the same. Dirk wasn't his real father. But, he felt that Dirk was a real father to him.
"Lloyd?" a voice said behind him.
He looked behind him and saw Zelos standing behind him.
"Hey, Zelos," Lloyd said, smiling.
"What are doing here in Meltokio?" Zelos asked.
"Sheena and I were taking a break and going around and visiting people we know," Lloyd said, looking up at the sky again.
"What were you looking at?"
Lloyd looked over at Zelos and saw him looking up at the sky, trying to see what Lloyd was looking at.
"I just saw a comet and thought that maybe it was Derris-Kharlan," Lloyd answered, shrugging.
"Oh," Zelos said. "Why don't you and Sheena come stay with me tonight? You know you are welcome to stay with me when you are here," Zelos said, glancing around. "So, where is Sheena?"
Lloyd could tell Zelos was trying to act casual, but he knew that Zelos was worried about her.
"Sheena's in her room. She was exhausted. So, as soon as we reached Meltokio, she just wanted to get a room at the inn and sleep as soon as possible."
"Oh, I see," Zelos said.
They were quiet for a few minutes before Zelos spoke again.
"Lloyd, have you ever thought about switching me out for Kratos?" he asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, remember when I betrayed you that one time? That time in the Tower of Salvation, after Altessa was hurt?"
"Yeah, I remember that time," Lloyd answered. "Why do you ask?"
"Well, I was just wondering if you ever thought about killing me and letting Kratos join the party in my place."
Lloyd was quiet for a moment. Did that thought ever go through his mind? He didn't think so.
"No. Remember what I said in Flanoir? I trust you," Lloyd said. "And I still trust you."
"At that time, I thought you were a little stupid. But, I was happy when you took me back after I had betrayed you."
Lloyd and Zelos stood there for a long time just looking at the sky.
"It's hard to believe that two years have passed, huh?" a female voice said behind them.
They turned around and saw Sheena standing there.
"Sheena, I thought you were sleeping," Lloyd said.
Lloyd ran over to Sheena and looked at her closely.
"I couldn't sleep," she said. "I was afraid Zelos was going to peep on me."
"Sheena, I'm not as bad as you think. I have grown up a bit," Zelos said.
"Really? Have you really changed?" Sheena asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Of course I have! I have decided to become an honest man since I'm not the Chosen anymore. I have decided to change my life."
"Wow, Zelos, that's amazing!" Lloyd said.
"So, are you going to settle down now?" Sheena asked Zelos.
"When I find the right girl," Zelos said, glancing over at Sheena.
Lloyd noticed this, but Sheena missed the glance. She was busy adjusting her bow on her outfit.
"What's up with your fan girls, Zelos?" Sheena asked, looking up at him.
"They kind of broke up after they realized I wasn't the Chosen of Mana anymore," Zelos said. "I think they only liked me because of that."
They were quiet for awhile. They were all looking at the sky.
"I wonder how Kratos is," Sheena said.
"I have been wondering the same thing," Lloyd said.
"I guess you are missing him more, huh?" Sheena asked.
"Well, he is my dad after all," Lloyd answered.
"You know, you are lucky to have known your dad," Sheena said. "Remember, I never knew my parents."
"Yes, I remember you telling me," Lloyd said.
They were all quiet again.
"Well, it's late," Zelos said. "If you don't want to come to my house, at least meet me for breakfast in the morning."
"We can do that. We will be spending a couple days here in Meltokio," Lloyd said.
"Ok, well, I will see you two in the morning," Zelos said.
He glanced once more at Sheena before he made his way up the stairs to his house. Lloyd and Sheena watched him go, and then they looked at each other. Lloyd turned his back on Sheena to go back to the inn, when she grabbed his arm.
"Sheena?" Lloyd asked, turning around to look at her.
He was a little surprised to see that she was blushing. One of her hands was holding onto the sleeve of his shirt, and the other was fiddling with her pink bow.
"Sheena? What's wrong? Why is your face all red?" Lloyd asked.
"Um, I was wondering if you wanted to go for a walk with me."
"Sure," Lloyd said.
Sheena smiled and let go of his arm. They walked up the stairs and went left, toward the Coliseum. They sat down on the benches and just stared at the ground.
"Lloyd, do you think Kratos will ever come back?" Sheena asked.
He was quiet for a few moments before answering her.
"I would like it if he came back, but I don't think he will. I mean, he can't, right?"
"I think he will come back. You are all he has left after your mom died. He won't be able to stay away for too long. He does love you," Sheena said.
"I know he does. I know he loved my mom, too," Lloyd said.
Lloyd hadn't noticed that Sheena had moved closer. When he looked over at her, he was surprised to see that they were almost nose to nose. She leaned in to kiss Lloyd. They were inches apart when they heard another voice.
"So, I go away for two years, and when I come back, I find that you have yourself a girlfriend?"
They looked around and saw Kratos standing a few feet away.
A/N: So, what did you think about the first part? I'm sorry if it sucks. It was harder than I thought. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed it! Read and review. Constructive criticism is welcome, but please no flames.
