***Hi! This is my first Fanfic so I hope you all like it! :D The story line will be like the original Manga, but there will be some changes made by me :D RxR Please!
Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of Symphonia, nor do I own any of the characters except Madison and her father. I wish I did though D:
Chapter o1- Chosen
Once upon a time there existed a Giant Tree that was the source of Mana. A war, however, caused this tree to wither away, and a hero's life was sacrificed in order to take it's place.
"From this moment, Colette becomes the chosen of Regeneration."
The Goddess left the Angels with this edict. "You must wake me, for if I should sleep, the world shall be destroyed."
"We of Cruxis bless this event, and herby bestow the Tower of Salvation upon Sylvarent!!"
The angels bore the Chosen one, who headed towards the tower that reached up unto the heavens and that marked the beginning of the Regeneration of the world.
The warm sunlight reached into the small room through the window above my bed, the gentle warmth laying gently on my body. I watched as the shadows of the birds soar across the sheets that covered my body. The heavy footsteps that echoed through the house, each of the steps up the stairs creaked creating the comforting sound that I had grew accustom to.
"Maddy!" My fathers deep alluring voice called to me through the wooden door. "Rise and shine Maddy!" My father stepped into my room his gentle blue eyes and toothy grin looking in my direction.
I smiled at him and sat up, my brown hair cascading down from laying on my shoulders to my back. "I'm up Dad." I laughed gently as he smiled at me.
"Good because Lloyd is downstairs."
"What!?" I screeched jumping from my bed and running towards my closets to grab my clothes. "Why didn't you wake me sooner?!" I looked up over my shoulder and sighed to see my father already gone, he always did that.
I slipped on my orange jacket top and zipped it up to just below my neck and pulled on my orange knee length shorts. Skidding over to my dresser I pulled out my belt that had black strings hanging down from the sides and hopped on one foot trying to get my socks on, while on the other hand trying to brush my hair. Grabbing my fingerless gloves and raced down the creaking steps.
"Lloyd!" I called jumping down the last step. The boy in red turned from his conversation with my father to look at me and smile.
Lloyd has been one of my best friends since I was a child. He was also my first friend. He would always protect me when someone was bullying me, or play doctor when I fell and scraped my knee or something. He was adopted my a nice dwarf by the name of Dirk since his mother passed away and lives just on the outskirts of Iselia.
"Maddy hey! Glad to see your up." He chuckled, watching me walk to the coat closet to pull out my black boots and my weapon. There were always demon's around so you could never be too careful.
"Bye dad!" I called grabbing onto Lloyd's arm and dragging him out of my house down the streets of Iselia.
"Hey wait up!" He laughed as he jogged through the streets. "Come on we have to hurry before the Professor gets to school!"
"Why?" I asked looking over to him my brown hair fluttering behind me in the wind. He laughed nervously, "I didn't do my homework from last night and I need to copy off Genis."
My eyes widen as I grabbed his arm and pulled him down the street at a quicker pace. "Gah how could I forget to do the homework!?" I cried dragging the poor boy behind me. "Whoa Maddy slow down!" Lloyd cried as he caught up to me so I would stop pulling him. He looked at each other and nodded before running down the street screaming out our other best friend's name.
"GENIS!!"
We stormed into the classroom panting, light sweat dripping from our foreheads. Genis looked up from his book with slightly larger eyes, "...Good morning Lloyd, Maddy. What's wrong?"
I looked around and sighed with relief. "Ah what a relief!" I exclaimed as Lloyd nodded. "Yeah the Professor's not here yet."
"Raine said she'd be a little late today." Genis explained, "until then she said to study alone."
Genis. What can I say about this cute silver haired half elf? He is one of the smartest people I know, but being the younger sibling of the professor might help a lot. He has great magical abilities and is one of those people who hates the idea of bending the rule but does it anyway.
Ignoring what he said Lloyd and I grabbed a seat across from him.
"Okay we're saved. So, let us copy your homework." Lloyd stated holding out his hand waiting for the paper due for the day.
"Who do you think you're bossing around?!" Genis exclaimed. "Forgot your homework again, we had to write today. She'll know you guys ripped mine off!"
"Oh come on Genis, we'll just change your words around and make it our own." I laughed nervously scratching the back of my head. "Besides I didn't forget my homework, I forgot to do it."
"That doesn't make it any better!" He looked at Lloyd, "and what is your excuse?!"
"I was sword practicing." He replied bluntly with an innocent smile like he did nothing wrong.
"That's even worse!" Genis exclaimed with a sigh. "The theme is 'The Ancient War and the Journey of World Regeneration.' Do you know anything on this?"
Lloyd and I looked at one another before turning back to Genis a smile on our face our reply as blunt as ever. "Nothing at all, since we weren't listening in class."
Genis slammed his head on the desk, "you guys act so much alike! You guys could be twins!" Lloyd and I raised a brow. "You know if you keep doing that your going to get dumber." I stated watching him bang his head on the wooden desk.
"Not if you guys rub off on me first!" He stood up and crossed his arms and wore an irritated expression. "Guess there's no choice. I'll teach you, so write your own paper!"
"I will! I will! 'Sanks a lotto,' Genis!"
I slapped Lloyd in the head, "shut up and talk like a decent human being." He glared weakly at me. "Thanks Genis, this means a lot to us."
He nodded and started to pace back and forth in front of the desk, like how his sister; Raine would when she taught us.
"First, the Ancient war. Do you know Mithos?"
"Yeah, the Ancient Hero, right?" Lloyd asked.
In the ancient was, the hero Mithos, brought about the end of the Ancient war in the holy ground of Kharlan. Then he formed a pact with the Goddess Martel to seal away the Desians whom caused the war.
I thought about it for a minute and bit my lip, "...but haven't the Desians come back and are now causing everyone to suffer?"
"Yeah because whenever the seal weakens the Desians reappear. Like now."
Lloyd scratched his cheek the sound of his pencil scratching across his paper echoed through the air along with mine, though mine looked a lot neater compared to his. I sometimes wonder how Professor Raine can read his writing.
"Currently, there are food shortages and droughts in Sylvarant, Right?" I looked over at Lloyd who awaited the answer to his question from Genis.
Genis nodded, "yes. That's because Mana is being depleted. The Desians consume vast amounts of Mana in their human ranches."
Human Ranches. Hurdling people up like a bunch of animals! They are the worst, no care for human kind what so ever. They enslave people and make them do their bidding!
"World Regeneration is a journey to seal the Desians!" Genis said looking rather teacher like, his eyes closed that look of complete confidence in his words. "And by awakening the summon spirits that protect the world, Mana is restored. In other words, world Regeneration is...." The sound of snoring could be heard as I tilted my head to the side and giggled to see Lloyd sleeping. He could never stay awake during a lecture or explanation. He was what you called street smart, not book smart.
"LLOYD!" Genis cried, slamming his hand against the desk. "How can you sleep when somebody's taking the trouble to explain all this!"
I smiled and rested my head on my hand. These two could go on for hours and every time it seems to amuse me more and more. No matter what they seem to fight about.
"But your taking too long!" Lloyd whined, covering his ears incase Genis had anymore outbursts.
"You probably don't even know what day it is today...."
Lloyd gave me a questioning look as I shrugged. "Don't look at me, I'm just as clueless as you are right now." I stated as he looked back at Genis. "What day is it today?"
"How can you both not know?! It's the day of the Prophecy!""Gah!" I jumped up, "you mean the Chosen of Mana will receive the Oracle from the goddess Martel today?!"
Genis nodded his head quickly. "Speaking of the Chosen...." Lloyd stood up and opened the window. "She's late today."
"Hey your right, where is Colette?" I asked walking over to him.
Colette; my only friend who is female. She is very kind, caring, gentle and nice the perfect angel you might say. She is always the perfect one in the group. She is also the 'Chosen' one, the one who will rid of the Desians and restore Mana once and for all.
"She is the chosen after all." Genis said leaning against the window sill between Lloyd and I. "I wonder if she is preparing for the oracle."
"Probably not." Lloyd sighed, "She didn't say anything about it yesterday. I bet she's getting mobbed by the villagers..."
I looked out of the window onto the town to see Lloyd was right, a crowd was circled around the blond haired girl. I sighed, she was always in the spotlight. I admit I am a bit, and I mean just a bit jealous of her. She always get the attention of the people around her and she is extremely pretty!
"It's rough huh." Genis sighed, resting his chin on the sill. "Being the chosen one and all."
"Yeah. She is always being mobbed by the villagers, being asked questions she probably doesn't even know the answer to, and being pushed to fulfill the quest." I said, resting my head against the palm of my hand, my elbow propped against the window sill.
"We've been seeing this a lot lately." Lloyd sounded rather annoyed as he waved his arm. "Hey Colette!"
She turned her head, a bright smile gracing across her lips. "Lloyd! Genis! Maddy!" She jogged over to us.
"Good morning!" Genis smiled happily.
"Morning Colette!"
"Hey, the villagers never get tired of this, do they?" Lloyd asked as Colette giggled and nodded.
"Mmhm...But I'm the Chosen. That much is to be expected. I've got to do my best!"
"Yeah but you shouldn't push yourself over the limit Colette." I warned, "remember you will always have us to help you."
She smiled at me, "Thanks Maddy, your the best! Ah anyways, I'll come inside!" With that she ran towards the entrance of the school.
"She's going to become the chosen today." Lloyd watched her running figure turn the corner.
"Mm...I hope it's okay." Genis looked rather worried as I placed a hand on his head.
"Yeah, I hope she is okay with all of this." I said as Lloyd looked at us.
"What are you guys talking about?"
"We mean, it might be to much for Colette. The expectations of the Chosen." Genis said looking up at Lloyd.
"Thats a lot of Pressure Lloyd, expecially on a frail girl like Colette. The fate of the world is now resting on her shoulders, don't you see how much of a burden that must be?"
"Yeah and I got the feeling she was forcing that smile...." Genis sighed leaning his head against my arm. "I don't know how much she can handle, she is always trying to be strong."
Lloyd looked towards the ground, he looked like he was deep in thought.
"Sorry for the wait!" Colette giggled, walking into the room, her golden hair shimmering in the morning sun that seeped through the classroom windows. "Huh?" She glanced around the room. "The professor's not here."
"Oh, yeah." Genis smiled, "Raine said she'd be a little late again today."
"So-" I was cut off as a bright blinding light flashed through the windows making everyone gasp. "What is that?!" I cried as we all shielded out eyes.
"It's coming from the Martel Temple!" Lloyd cried. "Th-That's the signal for the Oracle!" Genis explained looking over at Colette. "It's time for Colette to receive the Oracle!"
The expression of fear flashed across her pale features, the worry in her eyes showed the sense of the lost of courage within seconds.
"C'mon, let's head to the temple!" Lloyd exclaimed excitedly, turning to Colette.
"But the Pastor hasn't come for me yet..." Her voice slowly turned into a soft whisper.
"Don't worry Colette!" I smiled and touched her shoulder. "He's coming for you so we can meet him on the way, and plus you don't have to worry, like I said we will always be here for you!"
"Wait a minute!" Genis cried flailing his arms frantically in the air. "I heard that some of the Villagers sighted Desians nearby! It's dangerous to go by ourselves!"
"It will be fine!" Lloyd assured, "if it comes down to it, I'll protect you!"
I chuckled lightly, he was always ready up for some action!
"Besides Genis, we do have a non-aggression treaty." I reminded him as he looked at me.
"You mean that agreement where they don't attack the village as long as we leave the Human ranch alone? Well there hasn't been a violation so far but Raine said to study until she got back...and yet we're going outside."
"Oh come on Genis, haven't you ever wondered what the Chosen has to do and what the oracle will do to the chosen?"
"Yeah! It's an Oracle field trip! A great extracurricular activity!" Lloyd laughed, a bright smile on his face. "Don't worry, don't worry! C'mon lets go!"
"To the Temple!" I cried as we all rushed out of the classroom.
We stood neat the bottom of the stairs leading up to the temple. I used my hand to block the sunlight, "Wow this place is huge up close!"
"Yeah! That's one big pillar of light too!" Lloyd exclaimed.
"Mm, it's pretty!" Colette giggled.
"Raine is going to kill me!" Genis sobbed.
I chuckled but gasped when my eyes fell upon the pastor laying on the ground drenched in blood. "L-Lloyd! That's the Pastor!" I exclaimed rushing over to the fallen body.
"Whoa! He's dead!" Lloyd exclaimed his eyes widening.
"No way!" Genis cried out in disbelief. Colette clasped her hand over her mouth. "What happened to him!?" Genis cried, fear written across his face. "Who would do such a thing?!"
I looked up the stairs, "you guys it's getting loud up there, I wonder what is going on....?"
I turned my head as Colette's gasp filled my ears, terror written across her face. She dashed off, running up the stairs.
"Colette!" We called, chasing after her.
"Wait Colette! Where are you going?!"
"Colette!" I cried rushing after her, jumping two steps at a time.
"After them Genis!" Lloyd cried, following my movements. " Phaidra and the other Priests should be up there!"
"Where is the chosen?!" The Desian demanded, metal helmets covering their faced.
"Grandmother!" Colette cried reaching the top of the stairs.
"No Colette! Run away from this place!" Phaidra cried.
I grasped Colette's hand and pulled her back. "Stop Colette! You can't go any further!"
"She's right Colette! They're Desians!" Lloyd caught up with us and stood beside me, and Genis on the other side, Colette in front as I grasped her wrist.
"Are you the chosen one!? Your life is mine!" Two Desian's charged at us, their weapons out and ready to attack.
Lloyd jumped in front of us drawing his twin blades. "Like I would let you Desians come near her!" He cried, blocking an attack. I pulled Colette back as Lloyd jumped to the side.
"Desians?" One of them questioned, laughter erupting from the being's mouth.
"What's so funny?!" I cried out pushing Colette and Genis behind me.
"Well then, die at the hands of the Desians you so hate!" They both came charging towards us again.
Lloyd jumped forwards, his blades at hand, "Stay back guys!" He cried jumping into the air as the Desian swung his large sword. Lloyd brought his sword down as he landed, cutting the Desian in the arm.
"You little!" He cried charging at Lloyd once more. Lloyd grasped one sword with his hand and swiped in a horizontal motion, cutting the Desian's head clear off his shoulders.
"Heh! What's wrong? Feeling down, Desian Scum!?" Lloyd taunted the other Desian as he growled. "Crap! Impudent Brats! Vidarr!! Come out here!"
The earth shook as Colette cried out. I put a comforting arm around her as tried to stand my ground, the sound of thundering steps coming out of the temple one by one. A huge Desian came out as we all gasped. This guy was huge! He was about 10 times Lloyds size in every direction!
"Don't get in the way of our noble cause!" He roared, swinging his hammer like weapon at us.
"Lloyd!" I cried pulled him back the attack missing him by inches.
"Heh, thanks Maddy! That would have really hurt!"
"Get a hold of yourself! You can't win against his strength!" I cried out as he nodded, knowing that I was right.
"Lloyd! I'll fight too!" Colette cried getting ready to throw a chakaram.
"Colette! Get back!" Lloyd cried, the Desian swinging a large spiked ball on a chain at her.
"Colette!" I cried diving at her, pushing her out of the way of the attack. I skidded across the ground and groaned, looking up I gasped, the large hammer like weapon coming down directly above me.
"Maddy!" Lloyd cried, lunging towards me, using his swords to dodge the blow. "Wha?" The Desian sent Lloyd flying across the ground with one swing of his hammer, by only using one hand!
"Lloyd!" I scrambled to my feet and rushed in front of him, facing the beast before us, my arms stretched out in a protective position.
"You both will Die!" He pulled a large sword and brought it down towards us, I clutched my eyes shut waiting for any impact, but nothing came.
I opened my eyes, there was a man in front of me, dark copper red hair hung to his shoulders, a majestic purple rope wrapped around his shoulders. 'What...who is he?' I wondered, falling to my knee's which were trembling. I knew him, the way this man stood, the way his hair was formed, everything. I knew him but I don't know from where.
"This opponent is to much for you." He grunted, turning his head to look at us. "Step back." He commanded.
Lloyd growled, "What!?"
"You fool!" The desian swiped his large sword at the man, "you must have a death wish..."
My eyes watched the man dodge the attack with ease, each movement was graceful, quick and strong. I couldn't tear my eyes off this man before me. He slashed through the Desian like a plushie!
"In-Incredible! That person....In an instant!" Genis exclaimed, just as surprised as I was.
"Thank you very much for saving the chosen one." Phaidra thanked, bowing her head. "How can we ever thank you?"
Colette bowed her head also, "Thank you for saving me!"
Lloyd looked rather irritated, he also did the work.
"I see." He closed his eyes and rested his hand on his chin, "so this girl is the next Chosen."
"Ah, yes!" Colette nodded her head quickly. "That's right I have to accept the Oracle!"
"But the priests that were to accompany you on the trail all fell at the hands of the desians." Phaidra informed the man before us.
"Then I'll take on the job of protecting Colette!" Lloyd demanded, looking determined as ever. I couldn't help but feel just a pang of jealousy rush through my veins at his words.
"Lloyd..." Colette looked at him as he smiled, "is that all right with you?" Colette nodded quickly a bright smile across her face, "yes! Thanks!"
"Lloyd...I would be uneasy with just you..."
"It wont just be him" I said stepping in, "I'll go to, I will protect Colette with my life."
"Maddy..." Colette looked at me her hands clasped at her chest. I smiled gently at her, "I said we will always be there for you, and I mean that Colette." She smiled and nodded her head.
"Still even with you two, my worries do not decrease..."
"Hey! That's rude! We are here claiming we would protect Colette with our lives you tear us down!" Lloyd fumed, a large anger mark on the side of his head.
"Your name is Lloyd?" The man asked, the look of interest on his face. Lloyd looked at him and nodded. "And you go by the name of Maddy, what is your real name?"
"Hey you should state your own name before you ask for someone else's expecially a lady's!" Lloyd growled, clenching his fists.
"Lloyd it's fine" I replied, grabbing onto his arm. "It's only my name."
"I'm Kratos. A wandering mercenary." He stated bluntly as we looked at him. His facial expression held that cool calm look. "Now may I ask for yours?"
"Madison" I replied, "My name is Madison."
He looked at me with his eyes, his gaze staring into my soul, the look of a fierce warrior burned within them, a fire of something to protect but what? He turned to Phaidra, "As long as you can pay me, I'll accept the job of guarding the chosen."
"Hmm" She nodded, "It can't be helped. Please do..."
"Of course you'll come too, Genis!" Lloyd smiled, the poor elf boy's expression jumped to disbelief. "Ehh!? I-I have to come!?"
"This isn't a field trip, you know." Kratos turned his back to us and started his way towards the entrance of the temple. I watched his back his hair swaying with each stride.
'He is so full of himself!' I thought as we followed him.
We have been wandering this temple for more than an hour and it is starting to annoy the crap out of me! Monsters have been popping out from every nook and cranny! I threw my weapon at a skeleton and pulled back the chain catching the scythe in my hand.
"Please tell me we are close to the alter!" I gasped, doubling over my hands rested on my knee's sweat dripping from my forehead. I looked up at Kratos who killed off another monster. He was still fighting and he didn't even break a sweat!
"Yes, I think it's just a little further!" Colette replied happily, a smile gracing her face. She ran up a few steps and smiled, "Ah! Here it is! We made it!" She turned towards us, "the altar's just ahead."
I walked up the steps to see a portal like thing on the ground. "So we just step on that?" I asked kneeling down to the warp portal.
"Yes it will take us directly to the alter." Colette replied, kneeling down beside me. "Come on Maddy lets get going" She held out her hand and I took it gratefully, both of us stepping onto the portal. A bright light surrounded us as the feeling of my body spinning around quickly made my head spin. He jumped out and landed on the ground before the alter.
"Wow" I awed, examining the alter with my eyes. I could hear Lloyd, Genis and Kratos step out of the portal behind me. "So that's it huh...?"
"Yes, the Alter of the Temple of Martel" Kratos said as Lloyd stood next to me, Genis on my other side. Watching Colette walk up the steps a bright light shot from the center of the alter towards the sky.
"That's a cruxis crystal?" Genis question the stone floating in front of us. "Look!" Lloyd exclaimed, "A light's coming from the sky...!!"
I looked up to see the sphere of light descend from the sky towards us, heavenly white wings formed as beautiful white feathers cascaded to the ground gently. A figure of a man appeared, the white wings attached to his back. I gasped, "an angel!?"
"I am Remiel," his voice was calm and soothing, and held the tone of a father. "An angel or Cruxis, here to guild Colette, daughter of the mana lineage, on her journey to heaven as the next chosen." A crystal like object floated down before us, stopping in front of Colette. Her eyes were wide, shinning the such innocence. "The time has come to awaken the Goddess Martel, who sleeps at the center of the world."
Colette reached out towards the glimmering crystal before she cried out in surprise, the crystal entering her body through her chest. "From this moment, Colette becomes the chosen of regeneration. We of the Cruxis Bless this event, and herby bestow the tower of Salvation upon Sylvarant!!" Remiel raised his hand towards the large window behind us as we all turned out heads as the image of a large tower descending towards the heavens appeared with a shinning glow. We all gaped in awe, never in my life did I suspect of witnessing such a sight.
Lloyd looked at the tower and sighed lightly, "so that's the tower of Salvation."
Genis smiled happily and clapped his hands together, "now the world will be saved!"
I frowned slightly, just seeing the tower made my stomach turn, the idea of traveling across the land excited me, but the idea of being chased and targeted made my blood freeze. I looked at my friends, Colette had the slight look of fear, but the face of strength blocked that emotion out. Lloyd looked slightly uneasy with the fact Colette will be sent out into the world to face the monsters. Genis seemed like a child at christmas, his face beaming as the tower shone brightly through the window. Kratos, I don't know how to describe his expression. He looked calm, collected but his eyes seemed to shine with an emotion I couldn't comprehend.
"Chosen of Regeneration, Colette!" Remiel looked down upon the chosen one, a light blush gazing her cheeks as she looked up at the angel before her. The radiant glow emitting from his body like the rays of warmth from the sun. "Unlock the seal that guards the tower of Salvation, and climb its stairs to the heaven in distant lands!"Colette looked at me with her azure blue eyes. She looked afraid, her doubt eating away at her. I could hear it now, 'What if I can't do it?', 'What if I do something wrong?' I gave her a reassuring smile, and nodded my head. A small smile graced her lips as she turned back to Remiel and clasped her hands together.
"As the chosen, I humbly accept this task."
"Very good." Remiel looked from Colette to us-Lloyd, Kratos, Genis and I-before looking back at Colette. "We of Cruxis shall grant you the power of the angels with each seal you unlock. Once you are reborn as an angel, this eroded world shall be regenerated."
I looked at Lloyd, he seemed slightly out of it as he looked at Colette. His eyes seemed focused on her, I could feel his determination to protect her grow with every word that escaped the Angel's mouth. I touched his arm lightly and gripped onto his red sleeve as he looked at me with a look of confusion. I tugged on his sleeve lightly with a look that read, 'don't worry, everything will be alright'. Smiling he nodded his head, as if he understood what my gesture meant.
"Thank you. I swear on my life I will regenerate the world." Colette spoke with such confidence and power.
"First head south to the seal of fire, and offer your prayers in that distant land."
"Yes, Lord Remiel."
"We shall meet again at the next seal, Chosen of Mana!" With his last words a bright light blinded everyone as we shielded our eyes from the bright rays.
"Ah...." We opened our eyes when the shimmering light died, only to see Remiel gone. "Amazing! Now you've officially become the chosen!" Genis exclaimed with admiration.
Silence overcame us for a good twenty seconds before Colette turned her head and smiled brightly, "seems that way!"
Lloyd sighed as a sweat drop rolled down the side of his head, "'seems that way'...Colette you should try and act more like a Chosen, just like the hero of Mithos."
"Oh Lloyd your worry to much!" I laughed slightly, covering for the fact I was terrified to let Colette go. "Colette is the Chosen one, she'll be fine!" I wish I could believe those words, maybe it would comfort me, but so far there was no such luck.
"Mm! Don't worry! Don't worry!" Colette giggled, clapping her hands together.
Lloyd still looked uneasy, "Don't worry? Really...?"
"Oh Lloy-"
"Chosen. We should be going." Kratos cut me off as I looked at him. He didn't even think of looking in my direction, and I was confused. As soon as he found out my name, his gaze would shift away from me. "You need to inform the villagers that you have received the oracle."
"Ah thats right!" Colette exclaimed, with a nod.
"You three!" Kratos looked at Lloyd, Genis and I, but he never made direct eye contact with me. "Don't slow us down." He turned his head and started towards the portal as Lloyd growled lightly.
"Thanks for your help today!" Colette smiled running after Kratos, "See you later!"
Within a blink of an eye both of them vanished into the portal, the sound of the wind sweeping around us slowly died.
Genis whispered, "They're gone." I placed a hand on Genis's shoulder as he looked up at me, "Is that guy being indifferent of just trying to be cool?"
I laughed lightly, "defiantly trying to act cool." Genis chuckled as Lloyd smirked slight and walked up beside us. "Thanks what I think too!" I smiled at him as he smiled back, showing his dazzling white teeth. God was his smile amazing!
"Let's head home!" I smiled pulling the two boys towards the portal. I had enough of this temple already. I also wanted to catch up with Colette, I could bear to let her go herself, I would worry to much!
"Ohh! The tower of Salvation!" Genis exclaimed as we stepped outside, his mouth hanging open.
"It looks so huge from outside!" Lloyd smiled, using his hand to block the sun from his eyes.
"Yeah, and so far..." I said, my voice fading slightly.
"Why do you sound so sad Maddy! It's the journey of world regeneration! I'm so psyched!"
"Lloyd! Don't tell me you want to go!" Genis cried, bewildered.
"Of course I do!" Lloyd cried happily, throwing his arm around my shoulder. "You too right Maddy!?"
I smiled gently and nodded my head, "Well Duh!"
Lloyd chuckled and grinned, "This if gonna be fun!"
The Goddess had left the angels with an edict and the angels bore the Chosen one who headed towards the tower that reached up unto the heavens, and that marked the beginning of the Regeneration of the world.