-1I'm sorry I took so long, I guess that's what happens when you get grounded, lol.
Anyhoo, Hello, my impatient people! XD The reason I say this is because…. You ask questions too soon:D lol, As you know, I stole the key crest from Genis, so he currently doesn't have one. This will be explained in this chapter. :D Thank you for reading this chapter, I hope you enjoy it:D please R&R!
Oh, and the fun fact for this chapter? I SUCK at writing fighting scenes, but I always try my best, so I hope it's good enough…. And no, I do not believe in fortune tellers…. For the most part. Anyhoo, I hope you enjoy this chapter:D
Oh! I almost forgot! Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN TALES OF THE SYMPHONIA! I ONLY OWN ANNA, AND MY FRIEND I'M SORT OF WRITING FOR, OWNS MIKEY AND HIS OTHER CHARACTER! If I did own TOS, I wouldn't have to write out my story because I would have already been in it. Lol.
"Soooo…." It was a long day of awkward silence since Marble's death, and I felt compelled to start a conversation, "Where are we off to?"
No response.
"Ummmm…. Hey Lloyd, want to start training?"
No response.
I began growing tired of this deep angst atmosphere. It made me feel as if I wanted to crawl into a corner and cry. I had to do something to lighten up the mood.
"LOOK, IT'S COLETTE!" I yelled as I pointed to a random place.
"Really?! Where!?" exclaimed Lloyd as he looked at the direction I was pointing at.
Well, even if it was only for a few seconds, at least they were happy.
Lloyd looked crestfallen, "Anna, that's a tree." and began walking away.
I sweat dropped, "O-oh, really?"
For some reason, the atmosphere seemed to get a lot thicker.
'Well, that backfired on me…'
"Woof Woof!" There was barking coming from behind us.
Lloyd looked a little more happier, "Noishe! Where have you been?"
'Good question. Where HAS Noishe been? Wasn't he always there?…' I thought as I looked at Noishe coming towards us.
Noishe howled as he showed Lloyd the envelop in his mouth.
"Hmm? What is it? What's that in your mouth?" Said Lloyd as he received the letter.
Genis Pointed at Lloyd's backpack, "Look, your bag's open. You probably dropped it yourself."
"Oh. Thanks, Noishe. Let's see…" Said Lloyd as he opened the letter, "It's…a letter from Dad."
Dear Lloyd,
Did you read the Traveler's Guide? It has the seven most well-known Dwarven Vows as well as knowledge necessary for your journey written in it. Make use of this information and be sure to protect Colette. 14 years have passed since I found you and started raising you. You were still barely able to walk. I remember how you were scared of me and always crying. And now, you've grown into a strong swordsman. I'm grateful for you calling me, a non-human, your father. Someday, when you are a full-grown man, I'll have a gift for you. Keep that in mind as something to look forward to as you go out there and fight.
p.s
I don't know if you'll need this or not, but I made you an extra key crest, just in case one of your friends may need it.
My mouth was left wide open, ' An extra keycrest? Wasn't he supposed to explain about Ex Gems? Have I really altered the game that much?'
Lloyd looked up from the letter, looking happier than before, "Let's go!"
He started walking ahead at a faster pace than earlier.
"Looks like Lloyd's back to normal." I said as looked back to Genis, smiling. My smile had quickly gone away when I saw Genis' expression. 'Genis... You're still thinking about Marble, aren't you?...'
I walked up to him and put my hand on his shoulder, "You know Genis, Throughout our lives, we meet a lot of people. And through meeting those people, we all become connected with one another."
Genis looked at me, and our eyes met. There was a lot of sorrow and hatred, but it was nothing compared to his sister… I would be able to bear his pain… For now.
"And by connecting with each other," I continued, "a little piece of them becomes a part of the person they meet. So… In every person you meet, there'll be a little bit of Marble in them. There's even a little piece of her in you." I smiled at Genis.
"A little piece of Marble… Is in me?"
"Yup! So she'll always be with you!"
"Anna…. That's stupid." Said Genis as he turned away, "Thanks."
I smiled a little more, "No problem! Off to the Triet desert!"
"Ummm…Anna…" Started Lloyd.
"Yes?"
Genis was the one to finish the sentence, "It's almost nightfall."
"Huh?" I began looking at the sun, they were right. It was already sunset.
"Oh… Well, Where do we rest?" I asked.
"We could always just set up camp." Answered Lloyd.
'Or Nova's caravan! I totally forgot!'
I took a step forward towards Lloyd and turned to face him, "Ummm… Hey Lloyd, I think I saw a caravan a while back, why not just ask them if we could spend the night there?"
"Huh? Oh, okay." Answered Lloyd as he turned back to the way the caravan was.
"Who's there?" Called out a woman.
'Ooh! Lookie! It's Sarah!'
"Hi," responded Lloyd, "We were wondering if you could let us spend the night."
"Are you on a pilgrimage?" Sarah asked.
Genis looked at Sara before telling her. "We-"
However, Lloyd quickly interrupted Genis, "You could say that."
Sarah looked impressed, "Wow, so young too. Of course you may stay the night."
"Thank you" I said as she walked away.
I began walking towards Lloyd and Genis.
"There you go." Said Lloyd as he gave Genis the key crest. He showed him everything he needed to know.
"Thanks Lloyd!" said Genis, looking very satisfied as he walked away, probably to test it out.
"Hi Lloyd" I said as I sat down next to him.
"Hey Anna. Have you remembered anything yet?"
"Nope. Not yet." It felt bad lying to Lloyd for some reason.
"I'm sure it'll come back soon," Lloyd was smiling, "Maybe you'll remember something on our journey!"
"Heheh, yeah." I said half heartedly. I was currently in deep thoughts about today's events. And it didn't help that I was worn out from looking into Genis' feelings and past. For some reason, being able to feel people's feelings, but not being able to tell, really feels heavy. And it's kind of like intruding into people's sanctuaries. How is this power good?
Lloyd looked at me, "Is something wrong?"
"What? Oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't paying that much attention right now." I gave Lloyd a half-smile.
Lloyd gave me a concerned look, "You look a little tired, maybe you should get some rest. You can't push yourself too hard."
"Okay. Thanks Lloyd." I smiled and waved as Lloyd got up and left me to myself.
I suddenly remembered, "Lloyd, wait!", Lloyd turned around, "Can we start training?"
"Sure." Lloyd smiled.
"Thanks Lloyd," I returned the smile.
After a long session of training, both me and Lloyd collapsed onto the ground, "You know Lloyd, you're a really good fighter…" I said as I was gasping for air. I felt exhausted.
"You're pretty good too." Responded Lloyd, who also seemed tired, just not as much as me.
I began to laugh, I haven't had this much fun for a while. I soon heard Lloyd snoring not too far away from me.
'…The stars are pretty. I've never seen so many stars in the sky before.' I thought as I looked up to the sky. Suddenly, a line from Kingdom Hearts came into my mind, "We all live under the same sky, one sky, one destiny." It made me think, does that include my own world as well? I suddenly began feeling a little home sick. 'It's not as if anyone is waiting for me at home any ways… I wonder if anyone cares that I'm gone?…'
No matter where I went, I have always been a burden. I've always wished that I could die to ease everyone's pain. Now… It can finally happen, and for a good reason too. I can save Zelos… And everyone from this world will live happily. But… Why am I still scared of dying? Why is it that the closer I am, the more scared I become? Am I that much of a hypocrite?…
I lied my head down as I continued to ponder my feelings. Soon, the dark starry sky embraced me as I too, fell into deep sleep.
Anna. Anna!
The same voice from before was calling me from somewhere, 'What is it? Who exactly are you?'
…I am the protector of this world. One who protects the tree of life…
'You're that girl who looks like Martel?!'
Yes… Although Martel is only one of the many souls that reside within me.
'…Why did you call me?'
You, one who is able to see people's hearts, were sent here to save many lives.
'Yes, I know that already. You told me this.'
Yes, indeed I did. However…
'…However?…'
I sense that you fear this task. It is not too late to turn back.
'It's not too late?… I can… Live?'
I am not forcing you to complete this task.
'I can go back home?'
…I'm afraid you cannot. Not in my current state.
'What?!'
My powers are exhausted. In my current state, I cannot even produce the simplest of magic.
'What am I supposed to do? First you drag me into my game cube, then you give me these… powers that intrude people's mind…'
I apologize. It is true that I may have acted rashly to save the great tree. However, it is up to you whether or not to use your powers. Perhaps… Perhaps if you wait until the end of the journey. Then you will be able to be sent home.
'…But what about Zelos? Won't I need to give my life for him?'
When the time comes, it will be your decision…Whether you live or not will be up to you.
"Anna!"
"Anna, wake up, we have to catch up with Colette!"
Go. Your companions are calling for you…And remember, Zelos' fate as well as your own, is in your hands…
I heard a voice yell, "Lloyd, wait! Remember what happened last time we tried to wake Anna up?"
For some odd reason, the yelling came to a stop.
"Mmmmph…" I mumbled as I rolled over.
"Maybe we should just let her sleep…" Said Lloyd as he cowered away.
After a few minutes of finally waking up, Both Lloyd and Genis finally approached me.
"Hey…" I started, "Why were you two avoiding me all morning?"
Both Lloyd and Genis exchanged a nervous look.
"Nothing. You probably wouldn't remember anyways." Answered Genis.
I just shrugged it off, "Okay then, Off to Triet desert!"
"Are you leaving already?"
We all turned around to see Sarah staring at us.
"Yes, thank you for allowing us to spend the night." I answered with a sincere smile.
"It was my pleasure. Good luck with your pilgrimage, May the goddess watch over you."
"Thank you. You as well." I responded as we left to Triet desert.
"Omigod! It's so freakin' hot!" I was forcing myself to walk through the hot desert sand. I HATE the heat.
"Well, you know Anna, it IS a desert." Answered Genis.
"Thank you Mr. Obvious."
"It's so hot, I think I'm going to die." Lloyd was also complaining.
After a while of walking, I began seeing something in the distance. After a while of squinting, I saw it.
"LOOK! AN OASIS!" I yelled as I pointed to a small lake.
"Where?!" yelled Lloyd as I ran over to it. I greedily began drinking the water. After a while of drinking, a thought suddenly came to mind. 'Why does the water seem so dry?…'
I looked up at Lloyd and Genis, who were both giving me a perplexed look.
"Umm…. Anna?" Started Lloyd.
"You're eating sand." Genis finished.
Suddenly, the water turned into sand, and I was once again in a hot desert… With no water.
"NOOOOOOOO!!!!!" I yelled in agony as I was spitting out the sand, "Damn you mirage, damn you!"
'I can't believe I fell for a mirage!'
"It's okay, Anna, it's okay." Said Lloyd as he patted my back.
"Don't worry Anna, we should almost be there." Said Genis as he started leading the way.
After a while of walking and battling monsters, We finally reached Triet.
"Come on, let's go in!" I said ecstatically.
"Anna, wait!" Hissed Genis as both he and Lloyd pulled me back
I took an extra look, then I saw it. 'Aww man… How could I forget this?' There were the desians, gathered around each other, discussing Lloyd.
"This is an order from Lord Forcystus! A human named Lloyd is on the run with an Exsphere. His identification code is unknown. Form a cordon in all areas immediately."
Another Desian spoke up, "What does this Lloyd look like?"
I secretly began laughing to myself, 'I love this part!'
"His likeness and description are on the wanted posters. We're counting on you."
All of the Desians responded, "Yes sir!" One of the desians put up the poster.
"Hey, let's go check it out!" I said as I dragged Genis and Lloyd to the poster.
"Is this the wanted poster?" Asked Genis as we walked more near it.
"…Am I this ugly?" Asked Lloyd. You could tell he was getting some self-esteem issues now.
I started busting out laughing, "Awww… I think it's kind of cute Lloyd."
Lloyd gave me a quick glare.
Genis also began laughing, "It's good. They'll never find you with this…I think." Both me and Genis began laughing, while Lloyd walked away to the bazaar.
After we finished laughing, we began walking to where Lloyd was at. Lloyd looked quite interested in a wall.
I was the first to speak, "Hey Lloyd, watcha lookin' at?"
Lloyd was still looking at the building, "I think Colette was already here."
"Really? How do you know?" I asked. Of course I already knew, but I was wondering how Lloyd knew.
Lloyd then pointed to a house with a hole on the wall… A hole shaped like Colette.
Both Genis and I sweat dropped, "Oh, I see…"
"She's such a klutz." Said Genis as we began walking towards the inn.
"So, where to next?" Asked Lloyd.
'And this is where I come in.' "Hey, I heard that there was a fortune teller here, so why don't we check that out?"
Genis gave it some thought, "Sure, why not. It's not as if we have any other leads."
"Welcome to the House of Fortune. What would you like me to divine for you?" We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The tent itself was rather small, and the smell of strong incense was enough to give you a headache.
"Well, I'd like to know where Colette…where the Chosen is now." Said Lloyd, although he did seem a bit skeptical about the fortune teller.
The fortune teller lady looked at Lloyd for a while, then finally answered, "Understood. That will be 100 Gald."
Lloyd looked as if he was slapped in the face, "That's expensive!"
'…It is? And here I was thinking it was nothing.'
The fortune teller gave Lloyd an questioning face, "…Did you say something?"
Lloyd looked taken back as he took out the money, "Ah, n…no, I…"
The fortune teller looked rather pleased, "Mmm…I can see her! The Chosen is heading for the oasis that is said to have been destroyed when Efreet went out of control."
Genis gave the fortune teller a doubting look, "…Is that true?"
The fortune teller lady looked sure of herself, "The Chosen's companion said so, so there's no doubt."
Once again, we all sweat dropped.
As we were leaving the tent, the fortune teller called out to me, "You will make a difficult decision that will leave your companions devastated. You will have an extremely difficult journey that will help you discover yourself. Regardless of what path you follow, death shall always follow you."
I gave her a puzzled look, "…What do you mean?" 'Does she know? And… death will always follow me?'
"Two more of your kind are on their way. They will help you on your journey."
I took a step closer to her, "What do you mean? Two of my kind?…"
Lloyd and Genis both walked into the tent, "Anna, what are you doing? We have to get going if we want to catch up with Colette." I turned around to face them.
I turned around once again to face the fortune teller, but she was gone. When did she disappear? 'Maybe she hid underneath the table…' I thought as I walked out with Lloyd and Genis.
We were walking out of Triet when a desian soldier appeared out of nowhere, "Wait!"
Another desian soldier came, "Doesn't he look like the guy in the wanted poster?"
I secretly began laughing.
The first desian took out the wanted poster and compared it to Lloyd's face. "Let's see… Yeah, he looks just like it!"
While Genis looked amused, "Good for you, Lloyd. They say you're good looking."
Lloyd was clearly crestfallen, "Do I really look that bad?"
I began laughing even harder.
Both desians ignored me, "You must be Lloyd!"
Lloyd looked annoyed, "…Yeah, that's right."
Genis looked at Lloyd with surprise, "Hey, what about your usual "Who are you to ask for my name" thing?"
Lloyd shrugged, "I'm not gonna even bother." Lloyd was still obviously mad about the poster.
The first desian grew a smug look on his face, "Heheh… I guess you can't run away with a poster of your face everywhere!"
Lloyd took a step closer to the desian and pulled his swords out, "…You're really starting to piss me off!"
"Get him!" Yelled the desian as they began to attack us.
'Look at the bright side, Anna. You get to test out your new tricks you learned from practicing with Lloyd.' I thought as my broom… errr… staff appeared from nowhere. How does that happen?…
"Punishment! Deadly destruction!" I yelled as I did my combo move. I quickly swung my staff around and began other combo hits. I refused to kill them, they were living, after all.
"Anna, what are you doing?!" Yelled Lloyd as he was fending off another desian.
"I don't want to kill them!" I responded. I swore to never kill again after Marble's death.
"Anna, if you don't kill them, they'll kill us and hundreds of thousands of other people!"
"…I…"
"Anna!" Lloyd was fighting another desian, and it didn't help that I was distracting him.
Tears started to dwell in my eyes. I didn't want to kill. However… Lloyd and the others were in danger, so I had no other choice.
"I'm sorry." I said to the desian as I kept to my promise I made to myself and looked him in the eye.
I felt so much anger and pain. Even more so than Genis. I saw a child by himself, surrounded in darkness, covered in loneliness. The only thing he was ever given was rejection. The pain was unbearable. I felt his pain when people were ridiculing him, just for being a half-elf. He was a kind child, but he grew tired of the loneliness and pain. He could believe in nothing. That's when Mithos gave him something he can believe in, and gave him something he never even dreamed of. Hope. Hope for a new future. Now, there was the fear of dying, and never seeing the age of half-elves. Never seeing the day he had lived for.
I couldn't stop crying now. I was sobbing, and could hardly even get the words, "Devastation" out.
The battle was finally over, and both Lloyd and Genis came over to me.
"Hey Anna, are you okay?" Asked Genis gently.
I nodded my head as I wiped the tears off my face. Killing felt horrible.
After a while of me calming down, Lloyd began getting hotheaded because of the battle, "Heh, that was easy."
Genis began scolding Lloyd, "Lloyd, don't let your guard down, or you'll regret it."
Lloyd shrugged his shoulders, "I'm not letting my guard down. It's just that they were so pitiful…"
Suddnenly, I barely even saw the lightening attack hit Lloyd as he collapsed, because I soon followed. The last thing I heard was, "Lloyd! Anna!"
"Mmmmph…" I moaned as I began waking up. My back where they hit me was still in pain.
"You're awake!"
I opened my eyes to find Lloyd hovering over me. I began blushing. 'Wait!! Why am I blushing!? I don't like Lloyd like that!… Do I?'
"L-Lloyd. What are you doing?" I said as I began sitting up on the bed.
"I was seeing if you were alright."
"Oh. Well, where are we?" I asked as I looked around. Well, of course I knew where I was, but…
Lloyd was about to answer when two desians… Renegades, I mean, came into sight, "…If so, I feel sorry for that Lloyd kid."
"Yeah. He can't possibly escape execution." Said the other renegade.
I looked over to Lloyd, he looked a little surprised, "…Execution?! What the hell?!"
The renegade continued, "Hey, do you know what's going to happen to that girl that was with him?"
"Lord Yuan said nothing about her. Maybe she'll be sent to the ranch or something."
"Hey, Lord Botta's calling you." Said another renegade as he entered the room.
"Gotcha." said one of the renegades as he left. The other that was with him began pacing around our stalls.
"Dammit. They took my equipment," I heard Lloyd say as I turned around to face him, "and I can't open the door with the guard there. The only thing I have on me is the Sorcerer's Ring…" That's when the thought hit him, "If I can hit the guard with this…" He stated as he began aiming the ring carefully, "Got him!"
"Yay, great job Lloyd! You do have a brain!"
"Heheh, Thanks Anna- Hey, wait! What's that supposed to mean?"
I began laughing as Lloyd grudgingly opened the cell.
"C'mon, let's go get our stuff." I said as I dragged Lloyd to the area where our belongings were held.
We began walking out when two renegades came through the door, "Who the hell are you?" One yelled as the other began inspecting our faces.
"Uh-oh." Lloyd and I said in unison as the renegade guard began to yell, "…prison break!"
Both Me and Lloyd swung into action as the renegade began calling for back up. After defeating them, we found that it was too late.
"Come on Lloyd, we have to move quickly now." I said as we proceeded into the next room.
After changing the Sorcerer's ring's mode, I heard the renegades enter the room, "Lloyd, quick, hide!" I yelled as I grabbed him and jumped down to the lower level.
"Where is he?! That kid in red disappeared!"
The other renegade yelled, "Yeah, so did that girl that was with him!"
The two renegades began searching for us.
After a while, they finally met up again, "they weren't over there either."
"That's strange. How could we miss him when there's only one passage?"
"Let's head back."
Both renegades began to head back. "What the?…. It won't open."
"Don't you remember? This room requires a little work." said the second renegade as he shocked two Raybits on blue panels.
"It's annoying to go through all the trouble of electrifying them and moving them over the panels just to open the door."
"Lord Botta sure likes to do things the hard way…"
"All right, let's go look for that kid in red."
I began laughing as they left, "Lloyd, you are officially known as the 'Kid in red'"
Lloyd looked a little annoyed, "Does my outfit really stand out that much?"
"More than you'll ever know. You're like the red power ranger."
"Red… Power ranger?"
I began laughing as Lloyd gave me a weird look. Soon, after many (annoying) failed attempts, we finally got the door to open.
We eventually reached the room with the floating game cube. 'I've always wondered why it looks like a game cube...' I suddenly began remembering how this whole thing began, 'Gamecube… I kind of actually miss Sheeta now.'
After a long while of turning the game cube around, we finally got the right door to open.
We began walking until Lloyd bumped into a renegade, "Whoa!"
After the renegade recovered form the crash, he yelled out, "Hey, you! What are you doing here?!"
"Whoops." "Uh-oh." We both said as we began to slowly walk backwards, "RUN!" I yelled as we ran into a random room.
"Phew. That was close." panted Lloyd.
"Yeah, no kidding." I said I was gasping for air.
"…And just who the hell are you two?"
We both turned around to see Yuan staring at us defensively as he began a spell.
'Oh no.' I thought as my fan girl senses started activating, 'Must… not… glomp…I CAN'T HOLD IT BACK ANY LONGER!' I charged at Yuan and glomped him, "YUAN!"
Silence.
Both Lloyd and Yuan were giving me odd looks.
Lloyd took a step closer to me, "Ummm, Anna? Do you know him?"
'crap.' "Erm… I just suddenly remembered him… Yeah… That's it. I remember him."
Yuan gave me an odd look, "How can you remember me if we've never met?"
"I…" 'What do I say?…'
"It needs not matter, the both of you shall die here." Said Yuan as he pointed the spell to me. Yuan suddenly stopped his attack as he got a better view of my face, "You're... It can't be..."
'Huh?'
Lloyd quickly jumped in front of me and got in defensive pose.
'Lloyd…'
Yuan caught a glimpse of Lloyd's exsphere, "An Exsphere! You're…Lloyd?!"
"And what if I am?" Answered Lloyd as he broke out of his defensive pose.
"TAM! ARE YOU IN HERE!?"
We all turned around to the door to see a boy my age. He was wearing regular jeans, boots, a green t-shirt with a picture of Link on it, and a camouflage vest.
"….YUAN!? LLOYD?! What the hell is going on here? Am I in…" I quickly stomped on his foot before he could say more.
"Ow, what the hell was that for?" He said as looked at me. He seemed to notice that I was also not from this world, because he gave me a surprised look..
"…Who the hell are you? Why is it that everyone is coming into my room? And how do you know my name!?" Asked Yuan, clearly annoyed.
I suddenly remembered the fortuneteller's words, "Two more of your kind are on their way. They will help you on your journey."
'Is he one of the two?' I silently thought as Botta had come into the room.
"Sir! We've received reports that the Chosen's group has infiltrated the facility!"
"You…you're the Desian that attacked Iselia!" Lloyd looked angry, while Botta's face looked amused.
'He's not a renegade.' I thought. I could tell that the boy was also thinking the same thing.
"So you're Lloyd! Now this is amusing!"
Yuan took a step closer to Botta, "Botta! I'm leaving for now. Our plans will be ruined if he sees me."
Botta nodded his head, "Yes. And what of the chosen?"
"I'll leave that to you." Said Yuan as he quickly began making his way to exit the room.
He quickly stopped to look at Lloyd, "Lloyd. The next time we meet, you're mine. Just you wait."
He also looked at me and the boy next to me, "The next time we meet, you WILL explain to me how it is you know who I am.." He then took his leave.
Botta and his fellow renegades began surrounding us when Genis, Colette, and Kratos came in for the rescue.
"Lloyd! Anna! Are you two okay?" Exclaimed Genis as he walked towards us.
"Are you all right? Are you hurt?" Said Colette, who was being her usual overly-polite self.
Kratos scoffed, "They look fine to me."
Kratos kept staring at me with a hurt look. Again. 'What's so special about me?…' I thought. I eventually just shrugged it off.
Lloyd looked grateful, "You guys all came for me?" Colette smiled in response.
Genis then looked our newest member, "And… Who are you?"
Lloyd smiled, "Oh, he's… Wait… Who are you?" Lloyd gave him an odd look.
"Ummm… My name is Mikey…"
Colette smiled, "Oh, hello Mikey. It's nice to meet you."
Botta had enough of us ignoring him, "Enough! Perfect timing. I'll take care of everyone at once!" Botta then drew out his weapon.
"Get ready." Said Kratos, as he too drew out his weapon.
"Ummm, hey Mikey. You're not from this world, are you" I said quietly to him as the others began fighting.
"Yeah, how did you know?"
"Because I'm also from earth. Do you have a weapon?"
"No, I don't. But if you can, can you steal me a sword from the renegades?"
"Yeah, sure. Be right back!" I said as I also went into battle. I didn't kill the renegade, but I did knock the sword out of his hands. I quickly grabbed the sword and gave it to Mikey.
"Thanks." He said as he began helping Lloyd and Kratos defeat Botta.
I sort of stood in the back and waited for the battle to end. It didn't seem as if Mikey was as reluctant as me when it came to fighting and killing. He probably understands that he HAS to fight if he wants to live. I wished that I could be more like him.
"Ugh…I underestimated your abilities." Said Botta as dropped his destroyed weapon and ran out of the room.
Kratos looked at Mikey with an impressed look, "…Have you ever fought before?"
"Not in a real fight like this."
"Hmmm… I see."
Raine walked in completely ignoring us. She picked up the weapon Botta dropped, "Isn't this a…"
Lloyd looked happy to see her as he walked up to her, "Professor!"
Raine's face became filled with sympathy when she saw Lloyd.
"Ah, Lloyd. Genis told me what happened." Said the professor as she gave Genis a little glare, "I apologize for the trouble he's caused you."
Lloyd brushed it off, "No. I'm the one that dragged Genis into it. I'm sorry."
Kratos took a step towards us and interrupted, "Save the chitchat for later. We shouldn't stay here for long."
"You're right." Answered the professor, "I opened the escape route just now. Let's go."
Finally! The end of the chapter! Lol :D I hope you enjoyed my chapter. I was thinking really hard about how it would actually be like if I really WERE in the game. But no matter how hard I tried, I can never imagine myself killing anything but the actual monsters. Anything that was human, half-elf or elf I just couldn't imagine killing. Even if it is for my own self-defense. I call it the Colette sickness. I think that everyone deserves to live, even those with darkened hearts. So… I'm sorry if I annoyed some people with my attitude. Please forgive me. Once again, I hope you enjoyed my chapter, R&R please:D
