HELLO MY READERS! Gold Testament here with an end of the month update for "Tales of the Abyss Conflict of Fonons." I know it has been weeks since I updated my stories, but just for the record I have been hard at work writing the rough draft for the next chapter of "Naruto Rise of the Ryukage and the Omnigan". Oh also don't think that the last time I updated was when I updated "Return of the Uzumakis Redone" because you would be dead wrong. Although my last update is a technicality because I am co-writing a NarutoXSakura story with LoboTheZetaWolf. The plot is his, the idea is his, and I allowed him to post the story, however, I wrote the chapter. Now I'm trying to crack down on writing my stories before I start classes around May 20 at my dad's college, so please have faith in me. It is hard writing some stories out on paper while in my dad's office in secret since writing in my bed eventually causes my legs to cramp up.

Now for the thing I hate most

…the disclaimer.

I do not own Tales of the Abyss, I just own the idea for this story. By the way I have a little question for my fans… "What is the one thing from the game that I brought back in this very story?" Answer this question, and I will bring you into the next author's note.

Last time

"Luke, Mieu, everyone it's good to see the group together, but can someone explain the whole story because Asch refused to speak a word when he kidnapped me. All he said was that I was the bargaining chip to bring Luke here." Tear said.

"Tear." Jade began. "Asch was brought back as the scion of Efreet, and he kidnapped you only to fulfill the score of the fifth fonon, which stated, "N.D. 2021 the scions of Lorelei and Efreet will battle upon the site of the demise of the "One who seeks glory" and stop the resurrection of evil." That means he and Luke will have to fight at the very summit of Eldrant where Van met his end." Jade replied.

"So I was bait to make sure Luke couldn't refuse?" Tear asked and everyone nodded.

"The important thing is we have another score to find a way around because the score of Efreet doesn't specify if Asch and I fight to the finish, and remember how Asch and I gained Hyper Resonance from being the scions of Lorelei?" Luke asked and everyone nodded.

"Yes Luke, so what are you thinking?" Guy asked knowing his best friend was on to something.

"What if Asch gained a new ability from Efreet and still has the Hyper Resonance from Lorelei that we could possibly use together with my Second Order Hyper Resonance?" Luke asked surprising his friends.

Now on with the story.

Surprise Encounter, a Promise, and Asch

"Luke what are you thinking?" Guy asked.

"I'm thinking that since I gained Hyperresonance from being Asch's replica and an isofon of Lorelei, and gained Second Order Hyperresonance from Asch's death." Luke began. "Maybe Efreet gave Asch his own advanced hyperresonance in order for us to be equal in power." He explained.

"Of course I can see where you are going Luke!" Jade realized.

"Where is Luke going with this Jade?" Natalia asked.

"Second Order Hyperresonance results in two combined hyperresonances, so if Asch gained a new form of hyperresonance and combined it with Luke's Second Order Hyperresonance…" Jade trailed off.

"Then we have a chance to keep both Luke and Asch this time without losing anyone except for my brother." Tear spoke out.

"Wait Luke came up with all of that?" Anise asked shocked.

"Hey don't sound so surprised Anise I did a lot of growing up over the years." Luke said smiling at the young fon master.

"Well let's hurry and get to Asch so we can save him and the world." Guy said before they began running to Van's Palace.

Upon reaching the entrance however our heroes came to an interesting surprise as three people: a bald, fat man with a beard and mustache, a skinny man with a mouse on his head, and a beautiful, yet depressed looking, redheaded woman, all dressed as circus performers emerged from the building. The three are Urushi, York, and Noir…

"The Dark Wings?!" Luke said surprised.

"Well this is a surprise to see the seven of you again after all these years." York said.

"Asch is waiting for Luke atop the palace, and so far nothing is stopping him from going through with this score." Urushi said.

"Yeah we know since he kidnapped my girlfriend just so I couldn't say no, and we're just as surprised to see you three too." Luke replied.

"Why does Noir look depressed?" Anise asked.
"It's because…" York trailed off as Noir punched him in the gut.

"You love Asch don't you Noir?" Tear asked.

"How do you know?" The former thief asked.

"I had the same look when Luke had to release Lorelei, and I'm betting you silently said you love him before coming down here too." Tear answered.

"Yes." She replied depressed.

"Noir." Luke began getting her attention. "I have a plan to make sure Asch and I stay, so please come with us." He told them.

"H-How?" Noir asked shocked.

"Come with us, and you'll find out." Luke answered. "And I promise you'll leave here attached to his arm." He added with a smirk.

After that the group of now ten hurried to the top of the palace where they saw the redheaded scion of the fifth fonon.

"So you've come…Luke."

Sorry if it's on the short side, but this was a very good place to end the chapter. Besides now there will be at least two more chapters to this story…the final one being the best. I admit I'm being impatient since I really want to write the ending to this story. Anyway I also recommend the fic I'm co-writing with LoboTheZetaWolf, "The Fox and The Medic." Also his Alpha and Omega fics are pretty good too. The main reason I'm working with him though is because…he's an old buddy of mine from high school.