A/N: This will probably be the last post before school starts. I'm not sure if I can keep up with the update-a-week thing going on, so expect lateness or even early posts. I just need to fit everything into a school schedule. . . I have a very good reason for being late. Everytime I would sit at the computer, my mind would go blank. My next course of action was to slam my hands on the desk. . . freezing the machine. ("ARRRGGGHHHH!")
StarlightDemonFiresong: Thanks for reviewing! Tilly will be having more bad luck, don't worry. (I LOVE your new name!) I have to get off at 8 p.m. because it's getting too close to school.
Eternum123: Thank you for reviewing! Wait, you are a guy, aren't you? You don't have to, okay? Yuan finally came back to me! I get his cape, so you can have his armor and the Swallow.
AnimeCrazy88: Thanks! Yeah, I wouldn't mind cuddling with Lloyd. I would love to do that with Kratty, but since he's a father figure in this story, it's really creepy.
Ruler of Dimensions: Thanks for reviewing! Typing starts to be rocket science at 2 a.m. I have to have my aunt read the document several times after a night like that. . . ("Tilly, what's 'okftg'?")
Gantz Gun: Thanks! Tilly will be having many more rough days, much to her disappointment. Steven is finally here! (My real friend was driving me nuts.)
ShadowChocobo: Thans for reviewing! Yes, it is the worst crime to perfect hair, don't you think? Lloyd. . . -drools- If only Kratos was not a father-figure. . . -sigh-
moon eclipse shadows: Thanks! I despise the creepy angel, too. Hey, I start on the same day as you! Cool!
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Princess: Wow, I got nine reviews! That's the most I have ever gotten at once! THANK YOU! Yuan came back because of your kind words.
Yuan: I only returned so I could keep Kratos company. The reviewers can go and-
Princess: NO! No flipping off the readers! Just say the disclaimer, Yuie.
Yuan: . . . Don't call me that. PrincessKaina2 does not own Tales of Symphonia in any way, shape, or form. She only owns Tilly, Orkion, Steven, their pasts, and anything else you don't recognize. Lona belongs to ShadowChocobo.
Princess: Only Krato can call you that, right? He hates it when I call him Kratty, too. Hey, do you want your cape back? -giggles-
Yuan: WHAT? YOU'RE THE ONE WITH MY STUFF?
Princess: Well, I own your cape, but Eternum123 has your armor and weapon. We made a deal. Hahahahahaha! ON WITH THE STORY! No! The cape is mine! -flees from angry half-elf-
He has got to have something extra in here! Wait, here's a nice shirt. It's blue, too. "Kratty, can I wear this?" It's better than nothing, I suppose. The top I am holding up is a sky blue color, covered with little drawings. Are those angel feathers? It's so cute!
"Yes, but be careful with it. It belonged to an. . . old friend." Kratos picks up his pack from where I tossed it and sits back down. "Hurry and change. We need to join the others."
Who owned this before him? The shirt is a bit too girly for anyone he knows. As I put the soft garment on, I notice a name written on the collar. 'Anna'. It belonged to her. I glance over at the quiet man. Kratos has kept this all those years? I'll do my best to take care of it.
When the two of us got back to camp, the rest of the group was ready to go. I think our next destination is Ossa Trail, right? Freaky ninjas, here we come!
"There you guys are! We were wondering what was taking so- Tilly, what are you wearing?"
"Your dog ripped my only tunic in half!" I glare at Lloyd. "You owe me a new shirt."
"W-what? No way! It's your own fault if Noishe ruined it." He takes the ripped garment out of my hands and takes a closer look at it. "If you wait a few days, I can fix it."
"Really?" I knew Lloyd could do some carving and stuff, but sewing? "Thanks, Lloyd!" Before the boy could react, I was hugging him tightly. I'm very picky about my clothes.
"Gah! Don't hug me! GET OFF!"
"Ouch. . ." You don't need to shove me that hard! I'm quite sensitive, you know. "That hur- OW! My head!" Raine slapped both of us on the head.
"That's enough, you two. We need to get to Ossa Trail before nightfall. Now, come on!" She would be charged with child abuse in my world. That woman can really cause some pain. I rub the stinging spot on top of my head. Oooooh. . .
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"Are we there yet?"
"The entrance is just up ahead, Tilly. We can rest there." Genis shifts the pack he was carrying to the other shoulder. "It's pretty creepy."
'What's creepy? Your sister's obsession with ruins?"
"Well, yeah, but that was not what I was talking about. You and Lloyd are quite alike."
"Hey! I'm not dense like him!" Genis turns away, but not before I see him smirking. You are such a brat, sometimes. I am NOT stupid. I'll just talk to someone else then. How about Raine? "Professor, how come you know so much?" The two boys next to me flinch.
"I just have the will to learn and study history, UNLIKE some people." Just a flinch from Lloyd this time.
"Did you ever go to school?" I think this was explained in a Z-Skit at some point in the game. . .
"No, I taught myself."
"Really? That's amazing. I wish I had the will to learn." Yeah. I can do great in school, but only when I want to.
"I'd be glad to tutor you along with the others." Whoa, I didn't mean that! "I will include you and your brother next lesson." Damn. . . What have I done?
When she turns her attention away from me, I feel Orkion punch me in the shoulder. "Great. Why did you have to go and do that? I like to learn, but the Professor is too much." Yes, why did I do that?
There were a few monsters just inside the trail, but we took care of them quickly. I spotted the bright red handle in the grass. Ah, there's the vent. Where are the ninjas?
"Stop!" A women wearing a strange purple outfit jumped down from the cliff, followed by a boy in a similar outfit, only dark red instead. He's the one from my dream! That must be Steven!
I tuned out at what the others were saying. I was too busy making eye contact with the male ninja. Why does he seem so. . . familiar? All Steven does is stare back, with amusement in his eyes.
". . . Is the Chosen of Mana among you?"
"Oh, that'sme." A smart person would not answer a complete stranger, Colette!
". . . Prepare to die!" The woman and Steven charge straight at her before any of us can move. The Chosen trips and knocks over the red lever, sending both of the attackers down the hole . Thank goodness for Colette's clumsin- "Ahhhhhhhh!"
When the ninjas fell, Steven grabbed for the nearest thing to hold on to. . . which was, unfortunately, me. I fall into the darkness along with them. This was NOT supposed to happen!
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Ow. . . my head. Where did I land? The ground doesn't feel so hard. . . What? Oh, crap! That means I landed on-
"Get off of me, elf. It's hard to breath with you like that." I jump off of Sheena, relieved. That's better than being on the boy, at least. I just need to get out of here now. I glance beside me. The other ninja seemed to be unconcious. Good.
While she tends to Steven, I quietly sneak away towards the entrance of the mine. I'm going to be sore for days. Why did he have to pull me down with them? I wander through the dark tunnels. Where is the damn entrance? My hands finally meet old wood instead of hard stone. I shove it open with much difficulty.
"Tilly! There you are! Are you okay?"
I smile at the frantic blond. "I'm fine. The girl cushioned my fall."
". . . W. . . wait!" Crud, Sheena and the boy followed me already. Here comes a big battle!
". . .Wow, they caught up with us." Of course, Lloydie. It's a part of the storyline, after all.
"Oh, thank goodness!" Colette takes a step forward while smiling at the confused duo.
"D. . . don't move! We won't be caught off guard this time! Prepare to die!" Sheena takes out her cards and Steven cracks his knuckles. Here they come! I draw my blade and prepare to fight.
A/N: I finally finished it! YEAH! -dances around like nuts- It took me eight days, but here it is! (This would have been WAY longer, but my aunt is threatening to kill me if I don't get off the computer. )
Yuan: GIVE ME BACK MY ITEMS!
Princess: Oops, forgot about you. I'll give them back, on one condition. Come here. -whispers in his ear-
Yuan: WHY SHOULD- Really? You would do that? With that outfit?
Princess: -nods- Yes. Just be a good little half-elf.
Yuan: PLEASE READ AND REVIEW! If you want me to be very happy, leave a nice review. -to Princess- When?
Princess: Next chapter! REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!