As the team came down from Derris-Kharlan, Lloyd spotted something. It was a huge sword sticking out of an alter! He went to grab the hilt...

Kratos, "Lloyd, don't touch it!"

Lloyd, "Why not, Kratos?"

Kratos, "Would it kill you to call me dad? That's the Eternal Sword you need a pact with Origin and to be a half-elf in order to wield it."

Lloyd, "What's the big deal, we have two half-elves!"

Genis, "I-I can't use it! I can't even lift a sword let alone use one!"

Raine, "Sorry, Lloyd I've never used a sword in my life. I wouldn't have a clue as to how to use one..."

Zelos, "Excuse me, that's why you've got me! I came across something called the harnessing ore on Derris-Kharlan. Thought it would be useful for helping to renew your trust in me..."

Kratos, "For once, Zelos is being useful! I couldn't get a hold of the harnessing ore myself, but if we process the ore into a ring anyone should be able to use the Eternal Sword, provided that they have a pact with Origin..."

Sheena, "So all we have to do is make a pact with Origin? How hard could that be?"

Kratos, "Harder than you know! The other Summon Spirits are pansies compared to Origin..."

Regal, "Even Volt?"

Kratos, "No other Summon Spirit has the power of Origin!"

Sheena, "Corrine..."

Kratos, "Huh? Did I miss something? Where's Corrine?"

Sheena, "Corrine, is dead..."

Kratos, "I'm sorry to hear that, I know how much he meant to you..."

Lloyd, "Makes me grateful for Noishe..."

Presea, "If we are all done chit-chatting, may I suggest we go make the pact with Origin?"

Leaving the Tower of Salvation they all head for Hiemdall. Passing through that night Kratos came to talk to Lloyd... Unfortunately for Lloy it was during a conversation with Colette...

Kratos, "Pardon me, Chosen. Lloyd, I need to talk to you for just a second..."

Lloyd, "Alright, I'm sorry Colette..."

Colette, "No, it's fine. Go ahead..."

Lloyd and Kratos go for a walk...

Kratos, "You know the first time I saw you in 14 years, I couldn't believe how much you grew..."

Lloyd, "I remember, the Temple of Martel in Iselia..."

Kratos, "That's right..."

Lloyd, "I still can't believe what Yuan said..."

Kratos, "I know it's hard to believe... I find it difficult to believe myself! I find it difficult to believe that Lloyd Irving is really Lloyd Auron... My own son..."

Lloyd, "It's kind of unbelievable, the same man I swore revenge on for betraying me is my father... Makes me revoke my vow..."

Kratos, "As hard as things are to believe, we both know them to be true... That's sort of why I asked you out here..."

Lloyd, "Why?"

Kratos, "Tomorrow, when we go to Origin's seal, a certain person has to give up all his mana in order to break the seal on Origin..."

Lloyd, "Dad, that is Dirk, said that giving up all your mana can kill you..."

Kratos, "I am that person, Lloyd... I've known this time was coming for some time. That's why before I die, I just want to hear you call me that once..."

Tears roll down Kratos's face, even though it's night, the moon shines brightly overhead, illuminating the tears perfectly.

Lloyd, "Dad? Are you crying?"

Kratos, "N-no... It's too late when you die to tell someone you love them... Lloyd, tell Colette quickly, so that time doesn't run out for you."

Lloyd, "Dad, I..."

Kratos, "You don't need to tell me, I already know. I'm sure you already know too."

Lloyd, "Dad, what was mom like?"

Kratos, "Your mother was a strong, self-reliant, confidant, caring woman who could scare the daylights out of Yggdrasill himself... But at least now I know what side of the family your pure heart came from..."

Lloyd, "What do you mean?"

Kratos, "Your mother was also pure of heart."

Lloyd, "I think I understand..."

Kratos, "Get some rest, you're going to need it to fight Origin..."

Lloyd, "Alright, dad..."

The next day, the entire group had gathered in front of the entrance to the forest.

Lloyd, "Alright, me, Genis, Raine, and Sheena will take the lead..."

Kratos, "I'll cover up the rear..."

Raine, "Are you sure? You didn't get much sleep last night..."

Kratos, "I'm a former member of the Cruxis's Seraphim remember? As an angel I don't require much sleep..."

Sheena, "Speaking of angels, if you're an angel Kratos, does that make Lloyd...?"

Kratos, "A half-angel? Yes, that's exactly what Lloyd is. I'm surprised he hasn't figured it out yet though..."

Lloyd, "I figured it out the moment I found out that you're my father, but exactly what is it that makes a person an angel?"

Kratos, "As you've seen most angels are have no heart, mind, spirit, or soul of their own. They're hardly to be considered sentient beings, however all angels whether they retain human aspects or not have one thing in common. They all have Cruxis Crystals."

Lloyd, "What would happen if you were to remove yours?"

Kratos, "Well, I wouldn't die. I would just start aging again... Since I still retain a great deal of my humanity, not much would be gained."

Presea, "Excuse me, but there is a matter that requires our immediate attention..."

Kratos, "Presea is right, we're wasting time that we don't have. If Yggdrasill finds out what we're trying to do he may attempt to stop us..."

The group approaches Origin's seal and Kratos walks to the front of the group...

Kratos, "This is where I part ways with you all once again..."

Raine, "What are you talking about?"

Genis, "If you betray us again, you'll be sorry, I'll hit you with the biggest Stalagmite spell you'll ever see!"

Kratos laughing, "You've grown up a little since I first met you Genis... You're not that scared little boy that was in the Temple of Martel anymore... Lloyd, take care of your friends, all of them. Don't let that annoying brainless idiot flirt shamelessly with every girl he sees..."

Zelos, "Who's he talking about?"

Regal and Sheena, "He's talking about you..."

Zelos, "He, Kratos, be nice!"

Lloyd, "Don't worry, I'll keep Zelos under control..."

Kratos, "You've grown so much, Lloyd... I still remember when I saw you for the first time 16 years. You were little more than a love-sick boy who showed some swordsmanship potential. Now I can safely call you a man... Your mother would be proud of you, son..."

Kratos releases the seal and starts to fall, Raine catches him and lowers him to the ground. She starts to use healing arts on him...

Kratos weakly, "Why do you concern yourself with me? I'm the traitor!"

Raine, "I believe in Lloyd's ideals, that for every life there's a purpose as long as they're alive..."

Kratos thinking, "Strangely enough, I believe that too. Why didn't I die when I gave all my mana to Origin? Do I still have a purpose? Is my life still worth something? I guess I'll stick around, if only to figure it all out..."

Origin had appeared and Lloyd, Colette, Sheena, and Zelos fought him, while the others stayed back. Raine continued to help Kratos and when she had done all she could he felt his face turn red.

Kratos thinking, "I'm blushing! Why am I blushing? I haven't blushed since... Anna! Could it be...? Could I be...? No that's not a possibility! But still... Raine is pretty much what every man dreams of having... No stop thinking like that!"

Slowly Kratos fell asleep for the first time in over 4000 years... When he woke up he was in the inn back in the elvin town under Raine's care, this fact made him blush wildly. He relaxed when he realized she was asleep on her studies.