Cold
I broke down and looked up the game script… -sigh- I've played the game AND beaten it twice but it's been a long time so I couldn't remember what happened… I feel like a cheater… By the way I think the script might have been wrong so I may have changed it a bit…
This fan fiction is sponsored by the voices inside my head. Don't be normal, lose your mind. Oh, and it's dedicated to Goldenfur because this was her idea from "Not So Formal All the Time" number 8 that, and she is my beta reader. Also, I hope my favorite author (Anarin) enjoys this as well seeing as she likes this couple. (I'm sure you are aware I copied and pasted this from last chapter but I'm lazy so cut me some slack) I'm making a shout out to 'Moonshine's Guide' because she favorited my story. And no I am NOT a stalker! There is a stat button and it tells me how many have added it to favorites and if you click on it, it tells you who has added it to favorites. I encourage you to review. I still am using "A Selfish Want" By: 'Trickssi' cuz I suck! This should be the last chapter I steal stuff. YAY! Trickssi added this fic to her alerts! I bow down to you. I also bow down to all reviews. I'll type them all down next chapter to honor you people, I've taken a lot of spaced already…
God I'm glad no one here knows how horrible my handwriting is. Ironically I'm not a bad artist and my poems and wallpapers pwn all! Well I'm sure I could do a whole lot better with a better tool then paint. I have to find pictures and a background that suits it. SUCH A PAIN! But oddly I find it fun. Well now that you have read all of THIS read Chapter 2!
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"Lord Yuan!" A voice rang out. This startled Yuan but he hid his expression before it could be read.
"What is it?" Yuan asked the female renegade on the communication screen.
"We have received a transmission from Lord Botta." She said nervously. She knew Lord Yuan wasn't going to like this.
"What are you waiting for? Play it!" Yuan was short on patience. He knew something was wrong.
"Y-yes sir." She said quickly. Seconds later the visual showed up. It was Botta and two more renegades. He saw a hint of relief in Botta's eyes.
"Lord Yuan, we have completed the mission. The Ranch is filling up with water, but the Chosen's group has escaped safely. I knew the risk of this mission but I would like to say that it was an honor to work beside you sir. I'm sorry but this is goodbye" The transition ended. Yuan didn't know why this hit him so hard. He had lost hundreds of Renegades at one point but some how this hit him harder then that.
"I'm not going to let you die and leave me to decipher these feelings on my own…" Yuan whispered. Was he going to risk the lives of the rescue Renegades for Botta's sake? They may be needed later, was he going to take such a risk? Whenever he did things seemed to go wrong so is this the wisest action? This risk is worth taking he decided. He sent the rescue team immediately.
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"Lord Yuan, The rescue team has arrived with a report of the events." A female officer said, saluting and stepping aside. Yuan caught a glint of sadness in her eyes.
'Did they fail?' Yuan though nervously, though not letting it show on his face. A Renegade marched in and saluted, Yuan only fidgeted. 'When did I pick up the fidgeting habit? It's not wise for a leader show weakness, it can be used against them' Lucky for him the Renegade didn't notice.
"What's the report?" Yuan asked. No reason to waste anymore time.
"We saved two of our men…" The Renegade said. If Yuan could see his eyes he would have noticed that he was avoiding his gaze.
"Who, and what is their condition?" Yuan asked almost fearfully. The Renegade stiffened.
"We saved Lord Botta and Renegade #0675217." Yuan almost released a breath he hadn't realized he was holding but stopped himself; instead he let it out gradually so the renegade wouldn't notice. It would only make them nervous if they knew their leader was uneasy. "But… there is something else…"
'What else could there be?'
"The Renegade is unharmed but Botta…"
"Botta what?" Yuan spat harsher then he intended to.
"H-he ah… H-he's in a coma and is slightly injured." The Renegade finished, standing stiff as a board.
"… Dismissed…" The Renegade left quickly, but not before glancing back at Yuan's blank face.
Botta was alive, but he wouldn't know if they succeeded or even lend support. He may never come around and he may die like that… This hurt Yuan. He will die without even knowing his surroundings. He will die on a bed knowing nothing when he could have died doing his duty with honor, and it was his fault. His thoughts were then interrupted.
"Lord Yuan, the chosen's group has arrived."
"I see…" Not long after that Lloyd was in his room.
"…You're back." Yuan said. The blonde chosen spoke, the one from Sylverant, Colette was it?
"Yuan. Botta is…"
"…He died." Yuan's voice showed no emotion. Next, Kratos's son spoke. What was it? It started with an L… Oh that's right Lloyd.
"Yes… He asked us to tell you that he completed his mission." For Kratos's son, Lloyd never seemed very serious, or intelligent. At least he was being serious now, for the moment at least.
"I see… Then we'll activate the dimensional transfer system. You may go between the worlds as you like…" What else could he say? There was no way he was going to give up on Botta.
"Is that all you have to say?!? Botta gave his life for the Renegades and-" Regal cut in.
"Lloyd! It is not our place to speak."
"This guy has been with that Botta for a long time. Nothing we say will make a difference." It was the Chosen from the other world, Tethe'alla, who spoke this time, wasn't he known for being a flirt or something? By that ridiculous grin I would say so. Also where his gaze is directed. Hmm… Looking at Sheena and not whom he's speaking to?
"…Fine" Lloyd said crossing his arms. The look in Lloyd's eyes reminded Yuan of Kratos's constant cold look, though normally Kratos showed a little emotion to Yuan to be respectful of their friendship… Though it couldn't quite be called that anymore which is a shame really.
"Oh, yes, I almost forgot. Our companion borrowed a Rheaird from you, so we'll return it to you now." Raine said, startling Yuan.
'What is this woman talking about?' "Borrowed one of our Rheairds? We haven't…"
"What's wrong?" This time it was the girl who was involved in an exsphere project…it was like Presea or something wasn't it?
"…No, it's nothing. We'll take care of it. Ask the control room staff about procuring energy for the dimensional transfer system." Yuan than walked over and gave Raine the tool she needed (AN: It didn't say what it was, it was something she needed to used to do whatever right?)
"… Yuan. I'm sorry." What was Lloyd apologizing for? It doesn't matter, Yuan had no time to think about those matters. Lloyds group left, but why shouldn't that? They have nothing left to do here, they needed to stop Yggdrasill. But the Rheaird…
"All of our Rheairds are still in our hangar. What is going on?" 'I'm also talking to myself? Where did I get these habits?' Yuan sighed and decided to take a look at the Rheaird. When he did he saw it was the same design as his. "The only other person with this design is Mithos… So, they're being deceived." 'Again with the talking!' He didn't have time for this. The Cannon would be fired soon and he really should get to the tower of Mana.
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"Stop!"
"Kratos! Don't get in our way!"
"Hear me out! The Derris-Harlan core-system just finished calculating its answer. If you form the pact with the Summon Spirit, the protection around the Great Seed will be completely lost!"
"And that's exactly what we desire!"
Suddenly a lightning ball was thrown towards Kratos, but Kratos evaded it with ease.
"Don't you understand?! What you're hoping for will not happen!"
"Silence! Do you think we'll pass up this opportunity?!" Yuan began forming a second ball of lightning.
"Lloyd! Leave him to me! Go, now! Form the pact with the Summon Spirit of Light!" Lloyd's group took the teleporter to the seal.
"Yuan, don't get in my way."
"I have no choice."
Kratos charged at Yuan but he blocked with the Swallow and pushed him back. Kratos waited for Yuan to attack and sure enough. Clang! Kratos blocked the attack with ease. The fighting continued then Kratos tried to push Yuan to the side. This was a mistake because Kratos failed and Yuan was now more alert to tricks. And so the fighting continued…
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Hmm… That didn't go as planned… Well I had to cut it off or else I would have the first chapter short this chapter huge and the rest medium (I hope) so… yea. I would like reviews but it seems people are more interested in reading then reviewing… I'm like that so I can't get mad at you guys… Besides I haven't written in a long time… I was too busy hearing about the three S's from my science teacher. Sit down Shut up and Study! God I hate him… I whine a lot… Shutting up now… NO! That's S #2!