Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of Symphonia. If I did, this would be a novel and not on fan based website (obviously). I do, however own Claire, Kotetsu, and Arashi. If you want to use these characters, please let me know so I may read your story.

Chapter 1: Kotetsu and Arashi

" Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Bushido. You have two healthy boys" the doctor said before he left. "I suppose we should come up with names for them." Boltzman told his wife.

"Yes, but later. Look! We're parents!"

"…"

"Aren't you even a little excited! You're gonna be a father! You could show a little enthusiasm!" she yelled.

"Of course I'm excited. Well, I'm mostly nervous".

"Nervous? What could you be so nervous about?" Claire asked, all anger drained out of her voice, leaving only curiosity in its place.

"Well… it's just… ummmm"

"Spit it out already!"

"It's just… what if they don't like me?"

Claire stared at her husband indignantly for a moment, before bursting into laughter, her babies bouncing lightly as her whole body shook. Soon she was in tears, and couldn't breathe. As she slowed her laughing, she replied in-between gasps, "The great Boltzman Bushido, the hero of our world, is afraid our children won't like him?" After saying this, she started laughing uncontrollably again.

"What? This is kind of a new thing for me! In case you didn't know, there's not exactly a "how-to-be-a-good-parent-book! And there's not a rewind button on life if you mess up! Or maybe there is! Maybe I just missed it! If so, could you kindly direct me to the nearest "bend-the-universe's-laws accessory shop?"

His wife laughed even harder at his response. He was serious! He was really worried he would screw up and his kids wouldn't like him! The only reason she wasn't on the floor holding her sides was because of the two newborns in her arms. He waited irritably, yet patiently to hear her response. She finally quit laughing after what seemed like an hour.

"Listen sweetie, you are the strongest man ali-"

"Half-elf. The humans won't like you referring to me as a man."

"I don't care. You are the strongest half-elf alive. You have saved this world twice and millions of lives. The fact that you're this scared is ridiculous"

"But what if-"

"Just love them. Love your boys and they'll love you, as I do."

"I can't wait to see how close we'll all get."

"Yes. Our family is finally going to be complete" Claire was beaming. Boltzman's heart was filled with joy. He had two sons, and such a wonderful wife.

"They're going to love you so much."

"And I promise, they'll love you."

He thought of his family, years from now, as he and his wife watched their two sons playing in a field. He thought of how they would want to run off and explore. He thought of how his wife would worry, and call them back. Call them. Call them what?

"When do we think of names?"

"Actually, I've already thought of two, if they're okay with you" She smiled sheepishly.

"How's Kotetsu Kokoro and Arashi Kibou?"

"Hmmm, heart of iron and storm of hope?" Boltzman smiled. "Perfect."

A/N: I am aware that a woman recovering from having just giving birth to twins might be in pain and unable to laugh like Claire did. However, this is a fan fiction, so just pretend she can recover quickly because she is a half-elf or something.

Also, tetsu (Kotetsu) means iron, and Kokoro means heart. Arashi means storm, and Kibou means hope.