The sword was above my head. I was ready to strike my father. Then...
I stopped.
I couldn't do it. Unable to hold it in any longer, I started sobbing, tossing my sword away.
"I can't do this... I-I can't..."
My father looked at me with wide eyes, seemingly oblivious to what was going on inside my head. Then he moved to pick up the sword.
"I can't kill you." I stated firmly. "You may be the worst guy ever, but you are still my father. And I won't kill my father even if it's the prophecy. I love you..."
I let more tears flow, collapsing to my knees, releasing everything.
I heard my father pick up the sword, then dropped it, pulling me close.
"Lloyd... No...what have I done...? I'm sorry...I'm so sorry..."
"Dad, I forgive you..." I whispered. "It isn't too late... I don't wanna lose you..."
We stayed for awhile, then suddenly, a green aura enveloped us both. When it faded, I gasped in shock.
"Father, you're...human again! Dad!" I sobbed at once, holding him tight again.
"Son, what happened?"
"I don't know, and I don't care. Everything's alright now."
I smiled. My father was here. I couldn't believe it.
"Oh, Lloyd, now we can finally be together... I love you too... It's alright... I'm here...please don't cry..."
My father gently ran a hand through my hair, tears of joy falling down both of our faces.
"I know...I'm so happy..."
"I'll take care of you from now on. Let's go free the others."
I nodded, the both of us pulling away.
"Alright."
And for once, everything was alright again.