Really lame random disclaimer skit thingy:
Seldom: Hey Urby. Can I ask you a question?
Urby: Shoot.
Seldom: Okay. (pulls out a gun)
Gun: Blam.
Urby: Not what I meant.
Seldom: That joke was lame anyway. So, if you could make all the TOS characters into animals, who would you make into what?
Urby: Um...Lloyd into a dog, he's got a doglike personality. Regal...a bear. He's kinda scary, like a grizzly, but he's not, like a teddy. Sheena would be a ferret, 'cuz they're ninjalike, but clumsy enough to fall into holes. Presea is a cat, she acts very catlike at times. Zelos...um...would be a monkey. They may act silly, but they're smart. Raine and Genis would be birds of some sort. I think elves and birds are majestic and stuff. Genis would be fuzzy with chicky down, since he's young.
Seldom: Awww! Kawaii! Wouldn't they be half-birds then?
Urby: Whatever!
Seldom: What about Colette?
Urby: Haven't thought it up yet.
Seldom: What? But...but...she's the person you know the most about! The one you play all the time! Your favorite!
Urby: Genis being a close second.
Seldom: So you don't know?
Urby: Don't you have to remind me to write the disclaimer or summat?
Seldom: Oh yeah. (smacks Urby with her frying pan) Disclaimer!
Urby: Waiiii...Fine. ! 0wn n087l-l!ng, d00d5. There.
Seldom: That's it? You lazy bum! (chases with her almighty frying pan of doom in hand) Don't make me use this!
Urby: (runs away while carrying the computer, writing.)
This chapter may contain (cuff cough not very wheeze choke) minor spoilers, dood. Ignorant ones, you have been warned.
"Lloyd?"
Zelos loomed over his sleeping figure. Huh, I wonder how I should make him up. Sheena did the bucket of water trick, Presea's done the poking, Colette did the tickling, Genis did the spell, and Raine did the smacking...what's left? Oh, I know...
"Bud!" he shouted in his ear, hugging him.
"Ahhh!" Lloyd screamed. "the monster got me!"
"Awww, I'm not a monster," Zelos sniffed, letting go of Lloyd. "that was mean..."
"Oh, it's just you," Lloyd sighed out of relief.
"What were you expecting?"
"Well, I was having this dream about the monster, and it was trying to bite me in the neck or something..."
"Mmmm, breakfast! I'm starving!" Zelos slurped, not listening. "if you're not getting up, can I have your share?"
"I am getting up! You'd better not touch my food, Zelos!"
"Because I took it!" Colette squealed, running away with his bowl.
Lloyd gasped. "You...little thief!" he chased her, but she always flew out of his reach.
"Hey, if I help you catch it, can I have it?" Zelos asked.
"No! Although your help would be appreciated," Lloyd gasped, trying to grab Colette's feet and bring her down.
Colette was having such a good time that she wasn't paying attention to where she was flying and ran into a tree branch. She was alright, (but slightly dazed) the branch was alright, and most importantly, the food was alright!
"I can't reach it! Zelos, can you give me a boost?"
"Will you give it to me?"
"No! I'm hungry!"
"Sheesh. I think I'll go get my bowl and stick with that."
Aww, man! I can't climb trees for beans, and she's too high up for me. I don't want to shake her out; she might get hurt or something.
Colette came to. "Where am I? And whose bowl is this?"
"It's mine! You stole it from me, remember?"
Colette looked down and gulped. "Um...no...Lloyd, I'm going to jump, okay?"
"Colette, no!"
"Here I go!" she leaped from the branch. Lloyd positioned himself to catch her, but she soared over him and landed softly behind him.
I feel so needed...
"Here's your breakfast back. Lloyd, what's wrong?"
"Nothing. Just give me that!" he said, greedily digging in.
Colette smiled weakly. "Um...so where's camp?"
Lloyd pointed out the way, his mouth being full. She thanked him and skipped off in that direction. He followed, making sure she didn't trip over anything or something like that.
"Hey! About time," Zelos called. "we're leaving for Meltokio!"
"Why?" Lloyd and Colette said in unison.
"It's the dance party!" Genis cried out happily. "I can't wait! There's gonna be free munchies and stuff!"
"Count me in," Lloyd said, getting on his Rheaird. Colette climbed on hers, waiting for the rest. After a brief check to see if they hadn't forgotten anything, they left.
"So when's the party gonna take place?"
"During the evening. We have the whole day to goof off before we have to change into fancy clothes and go to the party."
"Hey, Colette! We're turning! Where are you going?" Lloyd called out.
"She's asleep! Wake her up before she crashes into something!" Raine shrieked.
"Um...Wind blade!" Genis fumbled with his kendama.
"Ouch! Where am I?"
"Don't do that!" Lloyd shouted.
Colette nodded furiously, even though she didn't know what she was agreeing to.
"Meltokio! Home sweet home!" Zelos smiled.
"Oh, look! It's Zelos!" cried out a Zelos fangirl.
"Let's get him!" cried out another.
"Hide me!" he squeaked, hiding behind Sheena, who was trying to hide behind him to try and mask her presence. Who knows what those city people would say if they saw her out here?
"While they spend their day doing that, what do you want to do, Colette?" asked Lloyd.
Colette was leaning against a wall, sleeping. Genis was poking her and trying to get her to wake up.
"Colette? Are you alive?"
"Maybe we'd better get her to Zelos' house and let her rest."
"But that's all she's been doing for what, the last two days? Something's fishy. Not enough sleep is bad, but so is too much!"
Colette, oblivious, snored softly.
"Well, we can't just leave her here. Let's go."
"And leave her in Zelos' house? Which is worse?"
"Sir Zelos, it is time for the dinner party."
"Yey!" Genis smiled. "where's my clothes?"
"Yeah, I want mine too!" Lloyd said alongside his friend.
"Ah, Sir Bud...yours did not arrive."
"Huh? Fine, I'll just go up and ask 'em for it." Lloyd exited.
"Meanwhile, the rest of your suits are in the suites," Sebastian said.
"I can't wait!"
"Me neither!"
"Hah, Genis, you look like you're dressed for Easter Sunday!" Sheena smirked.
"What's that?" Genis asked, fumbling with some buttons.
"It's a holiday in Mizuho."
"I think you're cute enough to eat, Genis!" Colette smiled.
"These buttons are annoying!" he whined.
Raine sighed and helped her brother. "I hate this outfit too..."
"I don't hate the outfit! I just hate the buttons!"
"So, is everyone ready?" Zelos asked, fixing his hair. "then let's go."
Everyone filed into the reception room. "Right this way, please," the lady behind the counter said.
"Free munchies!" Genis drooled. "I don't know where to start!"
Colette waited at the terrace, not hungry. Sighing, she didn't notice Lloyd come up to her.
"Oh! You scared me," Colette gasped.
"You know what? This whole fancy party thing is boring. Do you wanna go outside?"
"Sure thing."
The air was pleasantly cool with no clouds out. Colette looked up at the stars.
"Lloyd? Can I ask you a question...?"
"Sure."
"Do you...think my wings are pretty?" she asked, making them visible briefly.
"Of course! They're beautiful," Lloyd answered, putting a hand on her shoulder.
"But not as beautiful as Kratos' or Yggdrasill's?" she sniffed.
"You know what? Yggdrasill is a big loony. I like your wings."
"Lloyd...thank you."
"Maybe they'll become prettier as you grow up, too. Those people are a lot older than you are."
"By a few thousand years...Lloyd, do you think I'll live that long?"
Lloyd sighed. "How should I know? I'm just a human. I'll die soon. But that's why I have to live my life the best I can."
Both considered this for a moment.
"How long do you think the party lasts?" Lloyd asked offhandedly.
Colette gasped. "Do...you think it might be over?"
"Let's go check."
The ballroom was empty, but a few candles were still burning.
"I didn't notice the time..." Colette yawned. "I'm sleepy..." the words barely escaped her mouth as she collapsed. Lloyd caught her before she fell.
This sleeping problem is getting really bad...
Lloyd entered Zelos' house carefully. "Is anyone still awake?" he said.
"Lloyd!" Genis whispered, running up to him. "thank goodness! I thought you and Colette eloped or something!"
"Shut up!" Lloyd growled, pulling on Genis' hair.
"Ouch! No, not the hair!"
Raine stepped out, holding a candle. "You're back. Here, I'll get Colette to the girl's room. Don't stay up too late."
"What are you two doing?" Lloyd asked.
"We're reading a book. On spells. Yeah. Nothing you'd be interested in."
"You're studying here? You two are crazy!"
"Not as crazy as you. Are you tired? I sure am."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
Lloyd got up. Where is everyone? Why didn't somebody wake me up? When's breakfast?
He trudged down the stairs, yawning. It's really quiet...
"Lloyd! Are you alright?" Raine gasped, running up to him.
"Wha...? What happened?"
"Any broken bones? Cuts? Bruises?"
"Professor, I-"
"Turn your head and cough!"
"Professor! What's wrong?"
Raine sighed and sat down in a chair. "I'm sorry...it's just that...the monster got all the girls tonight...even me. It also got Genis. I was worried it might have gotten you, too."
Lloyd tensed. "It...came here?"
"Yes, and it had a monstrous appetite. Well, obviously. You understand what I mean."
Lloyd stepped into the living room, where everyone attacked was being cared for. Zelos was trying to heal Sheena, but she resisted and ended up tripping over the rug and hurting herself. Regal tended to Presea, who was utterly silent, Genis lay in a corner, watching Presea, and Raine patched up Colette, who was in the worst condition of all. She shook uncontrollably, wings fizzling in and out of sight.
"Colette!" Lloyd shouted, dashing to her side.
"Ll...oyd," she croaked.
"Lloyd, please," Raine whispered. "I'm trying to concentrate."
"No..." Colette said, holding on to Lloyd's arm. "don't...leave me..."
Lloyd looked at Raine, who sighed and nodded. Colette's eyes smiled and she stopped shaking as much.
There was silence for a moment. Then, Raine collapsed. Everyone freaked.
"Lloyd...I think I killed her..." Colette worried.
"She's not dead," Genis replied, checking for a pulse.
Colette coughed and choked on something. Lloyd clapped her on the back. She shivered and vomited.
"We need to get them to a doctor, and quick!"
"There's one in Flanoir! Let's go!"
Author's notes:
Thank you for reading, dood. By the way, I don't think I'll be updating anymore for a while. School is starting and my Internet will be taken away. I might write, but I can't post (unless by a stoke of luck, my mum leaves her comp on and I've got a finished chapter on a floppy or something) Enjoy the chapter, and don't forget to review!