Things Happen

"The one who possesses the right of summoning…" The grand Origin summon gazed upon Sheena's visage, she, in return, trembled in trepidation.

"…State your vow." For the first time in thousands of years, all seraphim casted confused glances.

"Origin" Sheena started, but soon held her tongue; she had pent up so much emotion during the past years of dismay, now that was ending. It was too much to handle at once, what would she say?

Sensing her confusion, the Origin continued. "…I shall try trusting humans one more time. For the sake of a where everyone lives as equals I, too, shall make my move."

Sheena stared in awe of the ancient being, gaining her composure she screamed to the high heavens "I have only one vow. To reclaim the world where everyone can live freely. A world where no one will die as a meaningless sacrifice! That's all I want."

Origin smiled and nodded "acknowledged….Summoner Sheena and Lloyd I shall lend you my power…" Lloyd and Sheena gave gratitude and stared at their new proof of pact. Lloyd received warning of a non-half-elf holding the sword and a new bond, he gladly took the message.

Genis ran over two the duo "We did it Lloyd! Now, we can use the Eternal—!" Mithos' Cruxis Crystal shot into Lloyd's chest. His legs gave out and he fell to the floor.

"What…is…?" Pain ran rampant through out his very being. Clutching his sides he tried to hold down the pain, a voice echoed in his head, 'I am running out of time…' Slowly Lloyd tried making his way to his a crouching position.

Genis stumbled over to the swordsman's position. "Don't come." The duel swordsman yelled at the small half-elf. 'I'll borrow your body…' the voice stated.

Lloyd's eyes widened in shock, "Mithos", screams irrupted from his throat as pain increased, the Cruxis Crystal was digging further into his chest, crimson droplets fell into a puddle on the floor.

He collapsed onto his side, "Lloyd!" Lloyd hazily recognized the voice of Kratos, who was attempting to walk, even after losing the majority of his mana to unleash the seal on the Origin.

Feebly, Lloyd attempted to reach out to his father; the exsphere on his right hand was glowing red. "…Dad…I c-can't." he mumbled. Finally, he fell into unconsciousness.

"Lloyd! I'm so sorry. This wasn't supposed to happen, if I had known I…I…." Genis held his lifeless friend in his arms, weeping into his chest.

Raine walked evenly to the pair, he motioned Genis to let her look at Lloyd. "It's too late now. The crystal is too deeply embedded, it kill him if we took it out right now."

It felt as all of Darris-Kharlan was crashing down around them, Kratos especially.

"I didn't try to drag you into this, you stupid boy. So why…why did you have to follow me!?" Kratos went down on his knees, attempting to hold himself together in front of everyone else. Yuan stood there in solitude, unable to comfort his friend.

Collette stood stone-cold as her longest friend laid their in pain, tears of sorrow cascaded down her face, yet she did not utter a single word or whimper.

"Come on, we mustn't remain here, we should go." Zelos murmured quietly, carrying Lloyd bridle-style out of the forest.

The walk to the hotel was a quiet one; no one understood what the duel swordsman's last words meant. Genis and Collette felt utterly accountable for what had happened to their best friend.

They had reached the hotel in relative silence, the receptionist held in a sharp gasp as the group entered the main room. She quickly escorted them into their rooms. Zelos set Lloyd down on one of the beds, and walked towards the door.

Soft groaning came from Lloyd, Zelos immediately ran over to the bed. He was becoming more worried by the second as Lloyd's face contorted in pain and confusion. Russet glassy eyes opened wearily to look into crystalline orbs.

"What…where am I?" Lloyd sat up, clutching his head.

"Woah…there, buddy. You gave us quite the scare there, you know." Zelos tenderly pressed Lloyd's shoulders back onto the pillows. The downed boy simply moaned in objection.

"I'll let the others know you were up, okay? So don't do anything stupid." Zelos stood up, brushed himself off oddly and walked out of the room.

'Argh! My head is killing me…wait…Mithos!!' The duel swordsman searched his mind for the blonde Seraphim.

'Yes?' came a pathetic reply.

'Why did you say you were running out of time? As long as you are an exsphere you can live forever…'

'While that may be true, Darris-Kharlan is leaving orbit quickly, I cannot stop…no…I will not stop until I get there, you may have your body back as soon as I am done.'

'…what if I refuse?' Lloyd felt like he as if he already knew the answer

'I will make you wish you had died, you ignorant fool! Better yet I will dispose of your soul and leave your consciousness in constant misery! After that, I will make you observe yourself killing your friends and family for all infinity!' Mithos screamed penetratingly.

Lloyd sighed, realizing he only had one option.

'I will agree on one condition: Don't you dare hurt my friends, if you do, I will force you out of me or I will die trying!' he affirmed condescendingly. He could feel Mithos' smirk like oil inside his mind.

'You have yourself a deal, boy…and by the way I will need to modify you so I can do what needs to be done.' Bewilderment met his words, though soon trepidation slowly enveloped him

'What are you going to do?' he prodded guardedly.

'Ah…make you into an angel of course! Heads up, this will hurt.' Mithos' childlike demeanor was really affecting Lloyd's nerves.

'Like Nebilheim you will, you Bast-arrgh!' He soon found like he was lying in a pool molting lava, he could barely keep a small whimper from escaping his lips.

Agonizingly he sat up in the bed, his back began to ache, his stomach was churning, and his head was pounding

He slowly wobbled over to the bathroom adjoining the bedroom, he wanted to reach out for help but his voice remained locked in his throat. He made short gasping sounds trying to get someone's attention.

Zelos and Kratos having the most acute hearing within the group heard struggle and rushed over to the struggling teen.

"Lloyd!" the duo both swore as the teen staggered to the stairs; his eyes were growing dull and dark. And his face was deathly pale, and sweat created sheen on his face.

Kratos was the first to react "Stupid boy! Stay where you are, I coming to get you!" He bolted up the stairs, the sickly teen collapsed in his arms. Zelos was up in an instant, casting any healing magic he knew of, Lloyd remained gasping and unaffected by the magic.

"Raine, Collette, Genis, we need help up here!" Zelos yelled down the stairs urgently; panic lacing each and every word.

The three bolted up the stairs, "what's wrong!?" came the immediate reply.

"It's Lloyd, he's…" the putrid stench of vomit permeated their noses. 'sorry guys…' was his only thoughts before darkness completely enveloped him

"We can't stay here any longer; I don't even know what's wrong with him!" Raine stated exasperated, she sat down at the kitchen table holding her head in her hands.

Kratos sat the other end of the table, slowly sipping coffee, placed it down on the table. "I say we go to Altessa, he may know what may be happening to Lloyd."

Okay guys, don't be mad! I was playing Tales of Symphonia and this happened. Hope you enjoyed,