Chapter 1-Marriage in Ten Days

Lloyd blinked up in confusion at his dad. "What?"

Kratos nodded, his arms crossed, "Yes, and that's exactly what I mean too."

"B-But," he argued, "I don't want to get married yet! And you can't expect me to find a wife in only ten days!"

"I'm sorry, Lloyd. But you have too."

"You didn't even give me a reason!" He slammed his fists on the table.

"Reasons aren't always necessary in life."

Lloyd glared menacingly.

"I suggest one of the women you were with on your journey."

The young swordsman blinked up at his father, "You mean Colette, Sheena, Presea, or Raine?"

Kratos nodded, his facial expression unchanging.

"Uh…" Lloyd began, uneasy, "But the Professor is way older than me, and Presea looks way too young for her age, and that's just not right to marry a twel-"

"Age doesn't matter" Kratos interrupted, "I was much older than your mother when I married her."

"Fine," he groaned, admitting defeat, "I'll marry someone, but I won't be happy!" He started to storm out of the room and through. He slammed the door closed behind him with great force, causing the plates and glasses to shake.

Then the rain started to poor down.

"AGH!" Lloyd screamed, "This just isn't my day!" He stormed back inside, water dripping all over him.

"Heh," Kratos' expression changed to amusement.