I do not own The Legend of Dragoon or any of the characters. I also do not own Final Fantasy VII or any of those characters. This is my first Legend of Dragoon story and only my second cross over. Please be nice.

Return

Lloyd opened his eyes and instantly squeezed them shut and held his hand up. He was in the middle of the desert next to the burnt remains of the Moon That Never Sets and the sun was the first thing he saw. He sat up and looked around. He could see that the moon had exploded which meant that Melbu Frauma had been defeated. He also saw that there were two dragoon spirits laying side by side a short distance away. One was the Dragoon Spirit of the Red-Eyed Dragon, and the other was Rose's. He couldn't remember what dragon the spirit came from.

He picked the two spirits up and put them in his pocket then began to fly toward what he hoped was Serdio. After a few hours he reached an oasis and stopped for a drink. He stayed there for a few hours then began traveling again. This time he walked since it took less energy than flying. He lost track of how long he walked. It could have been minutes but it also could have been hours. It wouldn't have seemed so bad if three minutes that he was sure about didn't seem to drag on for an hour. Finally he left the desert and found himself in Deningrad.

"It's been a while," Lloyd said gazing up at the restored Crystal Palace. "I doubt anyone here would like to see me very much."

Just then his stomach growled and he sighed.

"Wonder how long it's been since my last meal," Lloyd said. "On that note, wonder how long ago I died."

He sighed again and wandered into the city until he reached a restaurant that was open. He was about to go inside when someone grabbed his arm.

"Oh no you don't," a woman's voice said. "You're going to get what's coming to you!"

Lloyd tried to look but was blindfolded and then dragged a good distance. He could tell that he was in the palace by the distance but still didn't know whether that was good or bad. Finally the person dragging him dropped him and pressed their knee against his back before removing his blind fold.

"Hello, changeling," Queen Theresa said.

"I'm not a changeling," Lloyd said. "They died out centuries ago."

"Not true," the queen said. "We've been assaulted by thousands of them for the past three days. Only the actions of the dragoons have kept us alive thus far. I must ask, why choose Lloyd? He not only died but kidnapped me. Did you not think I wouldn't recognize him?"

"It's not a changeling," a grey-haired young woman beside the queen said. "It's really Lloyd. He's alive again. Though, I don't know how."

"He's..." Theresa trailed off. "Summon Sister Wink. She'll want to see this. And Miranda, please let him up."

"Miranda?" Lloyd asked straining to look up.

Kneeling on his back was none other than the blonde Dragon Knight of the White-Silver Dragon. Miranda stood and helped him up then apologized.

"It's okay," Lloyd said. "Changelings? You're absolutely certain?"

"Positive," Miranda said. "One of them changed into me and tried to assassinate the Queen but Luanna was able to see that it wasn't really me."

"Luanna?" Lloyd asked.

"Me," said the grey-haired girl.

"Oh," Lloyd said.

"LLOYD!" someone suddenly shouted before something slammed into him.

Lloyd managed to stay on his feet and after a second the girl let go. He turned around and saw Wink.

"Hi," Lloyd said.

"I assume the fact that he's not even restrained means that he's the real one," Dart said as Wink was about to speak.

"Good to see you too Dart," Lloyd said. "How's Shana?"

"Worried," Dart said. "But safe, thanks to you. Here. This belongs to you."

Dart threw something at him and when Lloyd caught it he realized from the familiar weight alone that it was the Dragon Buster. He realized it before his eyes had even focused on the dragon head shaped rapier hilt.

"I had to search for three days straight to find that thing in the remains of the Moon That Never Sets," Dart said.

"You left it to get blown up?" Lloyd asked.

"Rose and my father both stayed behind in the blast," Dart said suddenly depressed.

"I'm sorry," Lloyd said.

"Don't be," Dart said. "It's good to-"

He stopped when he transformed from his Divine Dragoon form back into his human form and the Divine Dragoon Spirit flew to Lloyd. He caught it and smiled.

"Looks like it favors me," Lloyd said.

"Great," Dart said. "Now how do I fight the changelings?"

"With this," Lloyd said pulling out the Red-Eyed Dragoon Spirit and tossing it to him.

"You...found it?" Dart asked. "I searched forever for it."

"I woke up next to that and this one," Lloyd said holding up Rose's.

"I see," Dart said.

He put his dragoon spirit into a slot that had been made in the center of his breast plate for his dragoon spirit. Then he transformed into his dragoon form. He smiled and Lloyd also transformed.

"I've missed this armor," Dart said. "Red suits me better than silver."

"I prefer silver," Lloyd said. "So, wanna make a bet about who this one will choose?"

"I'm betting on Shana," Dart said.

"Let's try mine first," Lloyd said.

He tossed the spirit to Wink and it began to glow. A moment later Wink was wearing dark blue armor with red shoulder guards and dragoon wings.

"I win," Lloyd said.

"Oh shut up," Dart said. "So Wink, what weapons can you use?"

"I've never fought a day in my life," Wink said.

"A sword then," Lloyd said handing her the sword he had used before revealing the Dragon Buster. "It's really easy. Just swing it at your enemies and make sure the sharp edge hits them and be careful not to kill your friends."

"I don't think that's such a great idea," Miranda said.

"Don't worry," Lloyd said. "She's going to hang back and cover you anyway."

"I'm more of a melee archer," Miranda said.

"What are you stupid?" Lloyd asked. "You've got a long range weapon but you use it at close range?"

"Pretty much," Miranda said.

"No wonder you suck at fighting," Lloyd said.

"What was that Tough Guy?" Miranda asked.

"Shoot me," Lloyd said.

Miranda did just that, or at least tried to. Lloyd easily evaded all of her attacks until he was close enough to hold the blade of the Dragon Buster at her throat.

"See my point?" Lloyd asked.

"What and you couldn't dodge those at long range too?" Miranda asked.

"You're not fighting a single person," Lloyd said. "You're fighting an army. Every shot is a direct hit."

"He's got a point," Dart said.

"Fine," Miranda said. "But I still say that's stupid."

"Actually it's smarter," Shana said stepping through the door. "If it's an army, having a fair distance between you and them is always a good idea. If it's only one or two enemies it's better to be a melee archer."

"Hey, Shana," Lloyd said.

"Hello Lloyd," Shana said. "How have you been?"

"Dead," Lloyd said. "I'm better now, though."

"They're back!" Albert said rushing in. "And apparently they're not the only ones."

Lloyd walked past him and the others followed.

"How-" Albert began.

"No one knows," Lloyd said. "How long does it usually take to repel the changelings?"

"They usually retreat after about three straight hours," Albert said.

"Well let's see if we can beat that record shall we?" Lloyd asked.

"How?" Dart asked.

Lloyd held his hand up in front of his face with the index and middle fingers extended and the rest down. He closed his eyes and a moment later he opened them and three copies of himself appeared each armed with a sword similar to the one Dart had when he was in his Divine Dragoon form.

"Think this'll be enough to win?" Lloyd asked.

Dart stared at him then slowly nodded. Lloyd smiled at his reaction then they all headed to the West edge of the city and waited. It was going to be a very long night.

THE END

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