A/N: Hmmhoho... I'm happy--erm, I mean, I'm so very sorry to say that...

THIS IS THE LAST CHAPTER! THIS CALLS FOR BALLOONS!

Genki:.:chucks a bag of unblown balloons to Zelos: Blow 'em up!
Zelos: ;-; Why me? Why must I waste my lovely breath on your balloons?
Genis: 'cause you can blow. :snicker:
Zelos:.:sob: That's mean...
Genki: Boohahahaa. If you don't, I'll use this! :waves camera: Hikaru is the best :censored: photographer anywhere! :snicker:
Hikaru: What's :censored:.? o.o
Zelos: My innocent Hikaru, it's--
Genki: SOMEBODY DO THE DISCLAIMER!
Zelos: ;.; Stop being so mean!.:hmph:
Hikaru: ShimaGenki doesn't own Tales of Symphonia 'cause she sucks too much... and the only way she owns Pop-tarts is that they're in her cupboard.
Genki: 'sank you so much! THE FINAL INSTALLMENT!

Just Follow Your Heart
Chapter 7

"A... giant Pop-tart?" Kratos looked at Lloyd oddly, who nodded in return. "Right... So that's Lance?" Again, Lloyd nodded. "He reminds me too much of Zelos..."

"Daddy, I wanna chase the Pop-tart too!" Crystal bounced in his arms, as Lloyd chuckled. "I wanna! I wanna! I wanna!"

"All right, all right." He let her down and she chased after Lance and the magical things. Folding his arms around his chest, the younger looked at Kratos. "So, you're really okay with me and Zelos together?"

Silence took over for a few moments. "Yes. I've already told you, if it makes you happy, then it's all right. But I do have a question." Lloyd looked at him, ready for it. "I thought you loved Colette."

"I..." The thought ran coldy over his mind. Colette? Well, there always had been something special there, but he'd really never taken it too far as to friendship. But it felt stronger than that... something deeper. There was something that she held for him too... it made more sense as he thought about it. "I... think I should go talk to her." Lloyd got up and started to limp his way towards the House of Salvation.

"Lloyd." He turned around to face the angel. "Try not to hurt her."

"Of course." The comment had been odd, but it was oddly good advice. Lloyd continued to limp until he got to the House of Salvation, luckily meeting up with Colette. "Colette!" She spun around, smile painted on her face. "Can we talk?" He motioned for her to come, and she nodded.

Outside, the wind blew softly against their clothes and faces. It was a beautiful day, really, but he hoped this didn't ruin it. "What did you want Lloyd?" Her eyes were beaming with joy.

"Can I... ask you something?"

"Sure, of course, Lloyd!"

Her smile started to break his heart. "How do you feel about... Zelos and me?" She didn't waver.

"I'm very happy for you guys!"

"Really?" He gave her a quizzical look.

"Yes, yes!" She clasped her hands together. "You guys are so happy together! When I see you two, it makes me happy too."

"Well... aren't you sad?"

"Hm? Sad? Why would I be sad, Lloyd?"

"Didn't you like me too?"

There was a pause. "Well, yes, but..." The swordman's heart broke even more as her smile started to fade. "You're happiness is the world to me, Lloyd! Why would I want to take that away?" His stomach began to knot... why did he feel so bad? Why did he feel so strongly about her as well? Was it that...

He liked her too?

No, no! That wasn't possible! You can only love one person, right? So then...

Which one was it?

"Colette..."

"Yes, Lloyd?"

"Would you... mind doing one thing for me?"

"Of course, Lloyd! What is it?"

"I..." His face inched closer and he surprised the blonde with a soft kiss. It lasted no more than a few seconds, and then he backed off. The kiss had been so sweet and innocent... a change from the violent and romantic Zelos. In fact, he had liked the change so much that he confused his love. Which one did he really feel for? There was always a way to find out...

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"You're sending me home!" Zelos shouted angrily. "Why ever the hell!"

"I told you, this journey was supposed to be for me and Colette. Besides that, the kids need to go home, where it's safe." Lloyd had made up his mind, and there was no changing it.

"But you-- I-- it was just getting good!"

"I also need some time to think if this is right..."

"You're dumping me, too!"

"Temporarily escaping you." To end the conversation, Lloyd walked out of the room, leaving Zelos to slump down on the floor. Goddess, I really shoulda just stuck to girls...

Just Follow Your Heart

"You're... making him leave!" Both sage siblings stood in shock, mouths gaped open.

"That's right," Lloyd grunting, crossing his arms. "Maybe I really need to think this love further..."

"Or maybe you just want to get into Colette's pants instead." Genis received a whack from both Professor and brunette.

"Besides, we can't keep lugging around the twins like this." He turned towards where the two were sitting in the grass, giggling and munching on hunks of the giant Pop-tart. "It's dangerous. I got my leg beat up because of an attack, and it could've been worse. I think this is for the best. Besides, this was me and Colette's journey, remember?"

"You've made a very wise decision, Lloyd." He jumped at the sound of the voice, and turned to see Kratos, and the azure-haired right behind.

"Wow, your son actually did something smart?" he teased, whom received a death glare from both father and son. "It was a joke. Get over it."

"Forgetting you said that, Yuan, thanks, Dad." Lloyd was surprised at the compliment, it was rare that Kratos gave one of those.

"Maybe less contact from Zelos and his flirting will clear your head."

"Hey, I heard that!" Zelos was hauling ass towards the bunch. "And I can't help it that I'm in love!"

"Bull," Genis said. Another three whacks flew his way. "Ow..."

"It's for the best, Zelos." Raine sighed.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah... for the best... but what about the Zelos?"

"Get over yourself!"

Zelos began to sob.

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"All right, little runts, time to head on home." Zelos guided Lance and Crystal into his arms.

"But Dad, we wanna finish the Pop-tart!" Lance retaliated.

"You'll get sick," Zelos sighed. "Anyway, say goodbye to Daddy."

"Bye bye, Daddy," they said in unison.

"Bye guys," Lloyd replied, smiling.

"Lloyd, even if you don't come back to me, I'll still love ya forever." Zelos kissed him softly on the lips for a few moments. As he let go, he softly said, "See ya," and walked away with the two children.

"Yes, I will see you later!" He waved back to his former lover, and Zelos turned to wave back shortly and kept walking. "Don't you forget it."

A/N: You read it folks! LLOYD AND ZELOS SPLIT! THEY ARE NO MORE! KAPUT! BAKAAM! PISHU!
Kratos:.:raises eyebrow: Pishu?
Genki: The sound of effect of everything, duh! It's Eiri walking, looking for Neko, the splitting of a shonen-ai couple, everything!
Kratos: Somebody really needs to get this girl to a pyschiotrist...
Genki: Hehe. X3

Anyway, I apologize for the (slightly) angsty ending. It hadn't ended the way I had planned at all: but the circumstances started to fit. I know that he started thinking about Colette quickly, but hey, he thinks about her all the time in the game. I really think that Colloyd fans are correct: they are a match in heaven.

Don't ask for a sequel, there is nothing anticipated until further notice.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING!.:tosses confetti: Please review for the last chapter!