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Clash of the Angels

Zelos took off and flew towards the inn as fast as his wings could carry him. When he reached it, he saw one red-clad figure and one blue-clad figure emerging from the front door. He smiled maliciously to himself and flew down. He hovered about two feet off the ground behind Genis and Lloyd and yelled, "Hey, bud!"

Lloyd and Genis turned around. "Hey Zelos," said Lloyd "Have you seen Colette? She's been gone for a while now. And is there any particular reason you're floating?"

"Oh, I just heard my two good friends were in town, so I'd thought I'd say hi…"

Genis cut him off. "That's nice and all, but do you know where Colette is?"

"Yeah, she's at my place, sleeping peacefully."

"Sleeping?" repeated Lloyd, obviously confused.

Zelos remained silent, an evil smile crossing his face. Genis, being the smart one, picked up on Zelos' cryptic message immediately.

"L-Lloyd!" he said, panicking.

"What's wrong?" asked Lloyd.

"I think he's trying to tell us that he killed Colette!"

Lloyd's head snapped back to Zelos. "Why, Zelos? Why?" was all he could say.

"Because you and your little friends almost killed me at the Tower of Salvation!" Zelos yelled in reply.

Lloyd and Genis could only just stare at the angel.

"And now," said Zelos, drawing his stiletto "You two are next!"

"The hell we are!" yelled Lloyd drawing his swords. Genis said nothing but pulled out his kendama and glared at Zelos. A greenish light surrounded Lloyd and a second later, two large, green spectral wings appeared on his back.

"Cover me, Genis!" he yelled, flying at Zelos.

Lloyd slashed at Zelos who nimbly dodged and parried Lloyd's attacks, but began taking hits from Genis' barrage of fireballs. One hit Zelos square in the chest, stunning him. Lloyd took the opportunity to slash at Zelos again, this time hitting him in the stomach. Zelos recovered from the attack and flew over Lloyd to face Genis.

"I'll get rid of you first!" he yelled "Grave!"

Genis back flipped out of the way just as several pointed rocks shot up out of the ground. Seething, Zelos threw his stiletto at Genis, hitting him in the stomach. Genis fell flat on his back.

"NO!" Lloyd screamed "YOU BASTARD!" He turned to Zelos and cried "Judgment!"

Several beams of white light shot down from the sky. Zelos dodged all of them despite his injury, and, fortunately, none of them had hit Genis. Lloyd flew full speed at Zelos, but Zelos kicked him hard in the head, knocking him off course.

"I'll deal with you later!" said Zelos. And with that, he flew off, still clutching his stomach.

"DAMMIT, ZELOS!" Lloyd screamed "GET BACK HERE!" He re-sheathed his swords and knelt down next to Genis. He pulled the stiletto out of Genis stomach and heard him moan with pain. At least he's still alive…thought Lloyd Maybe I should take him to the doctor in Flanoir. He managed to save Altessa… He picked up Genis and flew off at full speed towards Flanoir, hoping Genis would survive the trip.

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Zelos: Why did I just almost kill Genis?

Fenrir: Quit complaining. It's part of the story.

Zelos: Whatever. How'd that fight between you and Colette end up?

Fenrir: I wound up knocking her out with her own fist.

Zelos: O.O Wow…

Fenrir: Review, please.