Disclaimer: I don't own Tales of Symphonia. I don't own Ranma ½ or any of its characters. I don't even own this computer. It belongs to my grandfather. The only thing that I own is the clothes on my back… oh wait, these belong to Ranma.

Ranma: Give those back!

ClanCrusher: Anyways folks, on with the story. (Runs off stage left)

Ranma: Get back here!

The stone pile suddenly came to life. It split into three separate masses and formed into three giant stone golems twice the height of a human. Ranma, Lloyd, Genis, and Colette backed up, getting out their weapons.

"You have got to be kidding me." Said Ranma. He charged his gauntlet with ki and moved to attack.

The golems were big, they were powerful, they looked menacing but they were slower than molasses. Ranma easily jumped over one of the blows and retaliated with a strike to its midsection and found another fact.

CLANG!

They were hard. Ranma's impact made a crack but nothing more. Ranma evaded the next strike and had to move out of the way of a third strike from the second golem that was attempting to blind side him.

Meanwhile Kratos and Lloyd had engaged one golem each. Kratos seemed to have no trouble whatsoever as his ki charged blade was easily cutting the stone while he was avoiding the blows. One strike took the golems arm off. Kratos ducked a second strike from his opponents remaining arm and slashed several times at its midsection.

Lloyd had been able to catch his golem off guard when it tried to attack Ranma. He took the opportunity to make several slashes into the golems back. The offense was short lived as the golem made a spinning maneuver and lashed out with his arms in a whirlwind type attack. Lloyd ducked between his opponents legs and released two slashes with his duel swords. Although they were wood they did damage. The golem then tried a sitting maneuver in an attempt to crush Lloyd who was able to get out of the way in time.

Lloyd unleashed his 'Demon Fang' and sent the golem staggering back into the one Ranma was facing. Ranma, seeing an opportunity, jumped over the two golems and planted a kick into the midsection of the golem Lloyd was facing, initiating the domino effect, sending Ranma's golem over the edge.

Genis finally released his spell. All 3 aqua disks his the golem squarely in the chest blasting several rocks out of its body. Loosing its vital pieces caused the golem to collapse.

Kratos concentrated for a second and his blade glowed a faint blue. He stepped back from the golem's initial blow and then unleashed 'Sonic Thrust' right into the middle of the golem. The thrust blew out his opponents midsection, collapsing the golem.

"That was easier then I thought it would be," Said Ranma.

Kratos was thinking to himself. The style Ranma was displaying was unique. He had been around as a mercenary and seen all types of fighting and martial arts but this kid brought it to a new level. He recognized several different fighting styles and yet some were unknown even to him. Even with the exsphere the kid was displaying an extraordinary level of strength to crack the golem with one strike using blunt trauma.

"Ranma." Spoke Kratos.

Ranma was shocked to be personally addressed by Kratos. Despite calling out the names of his attacks occasionally, he barely spoke. "Yeah?" he asked nervously.

"I have a couple of questions for you before we continue." His tone said that there would be no argument. "First of all, where do you come from?"

-Great- thought Ranma. He knew this question was going to be brought up sooner or later. "Do you know where Tokyo is?" asked Ranma hopefully.

The blank look he received was his only answer.

"I'm kinda wondering that too." Said Lloyd, "I've never seen you in Iselia village before."

Ranma sat down on one of the remains of the golem. "Take a seat," he said, "This is going to take a long time." And he proceeded to give them a general outline of his life, starting with his training trip, although excluding the neko-ken experience.

Surprisingly, the entire group seemed to take it in stride. After all, magic in Symphonia was common place so a person from another dimension was not to hard to believe.

Kratos remained emotionless quietly assessing the information. Anything Goes Style? He had heard that name from someone else but couldn't quite put his finger on it. However this man Genma, if he ever met him, would taste the end of his steel blade if he ever met him. Kratos admitted to himself that he was never a good father but what Genma did was beyond belief. There would be time to think of that later however.

Lloyd was in a state of disbelief after hearing of Genma's version of 'training' from Ranma. –Maybe it was better that he got sent here rather than stay with that person he calls father. Who knows what kind of trouble he would have had if he stayed.-

ACHOO! ACHOO! ACHOO! ACHOO!

Somewhere in another dimension four girls sneezed suddenly. Ukyo burned an Okanomiyaki, Shampoo slipped off the challenge log, Kodachi inhaled some of her own paralysis powder and Akane sneezed on her cooking and continued cooking, oblivious to everything.

Lloyd walked up to Ranma and put a hand on his shoulder. "If you don't have anywhere else to go, you can always stay with me and my dad."

"Well I wouldn't want to intrude…" Ranma began hesitantly.

Lloyd cut him off, "Think nothing of it. You can stay until you find a way back to your home world."

"Thanks. I owe you a lot already," Said Ranma. He was still depressed about being forced out of his home world but he was making friends here, something he never got to do on the road with his pop.

Colette was also horrified at what Genma had done. It was a wonder Ranma survived some of the things Genma put him through such as being thrown off a 2 story building to learn how to fall right, being chased by wolves with meat strapped to yourself to increase speed, being bashed repeatedly into a tree to improve endurance, fighting his father while he was drunk to counter opponents who didn't fight fair, sparring with him for three days straight to learn how to fight when fatigued, stealing from food vendors in the guise it was training and Kami knows what else.

Colette approached Ranma and said in a voice contrary to her childlike nature, "Ranma, I know that you are sad about leaving your home world but believe me when we say that you are better off without your father. Just so you know, you will always have friends here." So saying, she stuck out her hand.

"Yeah, me too!" said Genis, who also offered his hand.

Ranma felt a rush of gratitude towards their words. He took the offered hand, "Thanks Colette. You to Genis," He said and gave them a small smile.

"If you are all rested then we must continue onwards." Said Kratos. He clipped his sword and sheath to his belt. Everyone else stood up, gathered their things and continued up the flight of stairs.

The group reached the top of the flight of stairs at the end of the path. They didn't encounter any more enemies. At the top of the flight of stairs they found a pedestal that had a ring on it.

"That's the legendary sorcerers ring!" exclaimed Genis.

Lloyd walked over to the ring and put it on. "Yeah that's nice but what does it do?" He balled his hand into a fist and thrust it outward. A small fireball emitted from the ring, went about 3 feet and extinguished. "That's cool!"

"Take it along. It will be the key to getting past many barriers in this temple." Said Kratos, putting on the wise and all knowing act.

"You know that your just gonna get bored with it sooner or later," Said Genis dryly to Lloyd.

"Yeah but this thing is great!" He made another fireball appear, unfortunately Ranma was in the way.

"AHH MY SHIRT'S ON FIRE!" yelled Ranma as he shook his sleeve.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of it," said Genis, "AQUA EDGE!"

One Painful and Violent Scene Later…

"Ranma," addressed Kratos. Ranma looked towards him, "You should get armor more resistant to flame. You don't want to go through this every time you get hit with a fireball."

The old Ranma would have disagreed saying armor restricted movement. This new Ranma, however, had just been on the receiving end of all the elements of magic, minus thunder. He nodded in understanding towards Kratos.

After the episode with the sorcerers ring the group had made their way back to the first floor. After they had grabbed the ring from the pedestal, the monsters seemed to come out in full force so it had been a constant battle to the stairs.

Finally they made it back to the temple's main room back at the three way intersection. Left had proved to be a dead end, they had just come from the right so that left the center fork. Strangely they found it devoid of enemies. After a minute of walking, they came upon a barrier which they couldn't pass. Ranma drew back his fist to strike it but…

"Don't bother, it wont work," Said Kratos without looking. "Lloyd?" He let the question trail off as he looked at Lloyd.

Lloyd stood there for a second, then two, then three, then, "Oh!" he exclaimed finally. He balled his fist with the ring on it and let loose with a fireball towards the barrier. The barrier disintegrated almost instantly.

"That's all it dose?" He asked to no one in particular, "Well that's kind of boring."

Genis sighed, "I knew it."

Beyond the barrier was a teleporter. Kratos and Colette walked up to it and went in, followed by Lloyd and Genis. Ranma hesitated a little remembering the last time he went through a teleporter but followed after them.

The Seal Room

The teleporting experience wasn't as bad as last time. It was still a bit painful though. Everyone in the room was tense as if waiting for something to happen. All of a sudden a voice from out of nowhere spoke.

"Colette, chosen of mana and world regeneration. Offer your prayers at the alter."

"Yes." Was all she said. She kneeled down before the circular platform and started to pray. It was then that Ranma laid his eyes for the first time upon an Angel. A bright flash of light heralded his coming.

It was just like the legends. He had wings, he had robes, and he had an aura that radiated holiness. He stayed in the air flapping his wings occasionally to stay afloat. Then he spoke.

"I, Remiel come as the herald of good news. Colette has been accepted as the chosen of mana. We of Cruxis bless this event and herby bestow the tower of salvation upon Sylvarant."

Everyone, except Kratos, turned towards the window to see a huge tower, giant beyond belief reach towards the heavens and beyond. Further view of the tower was obstructed by the clouds in the sky. There didn't seem to be any top to it at all.

"The first seal lies to the south. Good luck Colette." So saying Remiel started to float upwards but Colette had one more question for him.

"Wait, Remiel. Is it true? Are you really my fat…?"

"The first seal lies to the south. Good luck, my beloved daughter, Colette." As he finished he rose up a bit further, and in a flash of light, was gone.

To Be Continued…

A/N: Ok I lied. I was able to get one more chapter off after all. I hope you enjoyed it. All C&C is greatly appreciated and Ranma here is taking care of my flames.

Ranma: AHH MY SHIRT'S ON FIRE!

ClanCrusher: Heh heh. Anyway, the next update wont be for a while yet. You could take that time to play the game. It's very interesting. Till Next time…