Author's Note:

This is my final chapter, or is it? Well it is my final chapter for this story! I can't believe it's already over! Wah!

Warnings: Spoilers. Some language, Some Yaoi :)

Choices Of An Angel
Chapter Ten: Together Forever

The next time I came across Kratos was at Origin's seal. I had heard from Lloyd's group that Kratos was going to release the seal. It wasn't such a bad idea, but the seal was based on Kratos' mana. I couldn't let him die so I tagged along. I was hidden of course.

I had made my way to the Heimdall forest when Kratos arrived. It hadn't been long before Lloyd and the others made their way into the forest. I watched uneasily as Kratos drew his weapon. Lloyd seemed shocked, but nodded and un-sheathed his swords. I watched as the two dueled. It took about three minutes before Kratos fell to his knees.

Almost running out, I waited it out and watched as Kratos pressed his hand against the seal. Damnit! no! I ran out and caught Kratos as he fell backwards.

"Kratos..." I spoke concerned. The others seemed shocked I was there. Uneasily I explainied.

"He's fine, I gave him some of my mana," I told them. I looked down at Kratos and he cracked open an eye.

"Humph... it seems I've failed to die yet again," He spoke. He managed a smile up at me. It was in my best interests to smile back and not say anything, so i did.

"Dieing won't solve anything!" Lloyd spoke shaking his head. He was right. I looked down at Kratos. One of Lloyd's group members told him to release the seal.

I let Kratos to his feet slowly. He starred at me for a few minutes. I raised my eye brow and he gave me another smile and spoke in a small voice so only I could hear.

"Thank you, yet again Yuan," He spoke. I nodded, it wasn't like I didn't want to save him.

"No problem," I replied, lost on words. I knew we couldn't talk while the others were around. Kratos turned to where Origin had appeared.

"Origin, Lloyd desires a pact to save the world that Mithos has corrupted. I once also went along with these ideals, but it took my own son to show me there was another path," Kratos spoke. Origin nodded as Lloyd's group began to duel. Both me and Kratos stepped back.

"And thanks to you," Kratos admitted. I gave a meek smile. Kratos looked down, trying not to make eye contact.

"I'm sorry yet again, for what Mithos did to you," Kratos spoke. I gave a slight nod. Kratos continued, "I'm sorry I let Mithos cloud my judgment, I'm so sorry Yuan.."

It was the outcome that I had wanted all along. With a small smile, I spoke softly.

"Just don't ever leave me Kratos," I spoke softly. It was my only wish. I didn't want him to ever leave again. Not again. Kratos smiled back at me and nodded.

"It's the least I can do," He spoke. The old feelings I had craved for all these years were slowly flowing back to us. But the couldn't go on for long before Lloyd and the others defeated Origin. They were incredibly strong for humans and half-elves.

Sheena made the pact alongside Lloyd. But something unexpected happened. Mithos' soul and mind appeared behind Lloyd and threatened to take over him. Kratos jolted forward, but I grabbed him back, not thinking. I didn't want to lose him again.

"Lloyd!" Colette yelled as she pushed him out of the way. Mithos controlled Colette's body and sent down a powerful wave of earth quakes. The tower of salvation slowly collasped, sending shards of concrete flying through the air.

"Colette!" Lloyd yelled as Mithos disappeared. Kratos looked down and I whispered softly to him.

"Lloyd will save her, don't worry," I spoke in his ear. Kratos sighed and nodded and turned to Lloyd.

"I ask that we go to Dirk's house before pursing Mithos," Kratos asked. Shifting uneasily, I watched wanting to know what Kratos was up to. Lloyd, disdainfully, nodded. We all got on Rheairds and flew to Dirk's house.

It didn't take long to arrive at the dwarve's house. Lloyd ran ahead followed by Sheena and the others. Kratos and I lingered for a few minutes.

"I'll stay out here," I spoke, unsure that I was accepted in Lloyd's view. With a shake of acknowledgement, Kratos followed the others.

I finally had a few moments to re-gather my thoughts. After all these years, Kratos and I were back together. It felt like the day I met Martel. It was incredible feeling. After all my attempts, Kratos finally had regained his soul. And hopefully, things could go back to how they were.

It took a long time before the group exited the house. In Lloyd's hands were two new blades. I suspected the sacred wood Kratos told me about was needed for a process in making them. Lloyd and Kratos spoke for a few minutes alone. I was starting to fear that Kratos would leave with his son and leave me alone once again. But Lloyd nodded at Kratos and left the area.

Taking a few minutes to understand everything that happened, I walked over to Kratos. Unsure what to say I just stood there as I thought of something to say, or ask.

"You're not going with him?" I asked. Kratos shook his head. "Why?" I inquired. Kratos sighed and sat down on the bench next to me.

"We both have our own paths in life. But I will continue to see him on and off, but he told me he is setting off on a journey to hunt down all exsphere. It's just what Anna would have done. He asked me if I wanted to come, but I had my own ideas about my life, and plus I couldn't stand seeing all the souls lost," He spoke. Within a few minutes, he gave me a warm smile. I starred at him in dis-belief, Kratos was going to stay with me? It felt too good to be true, so I stuttered.

"Are you saying?" I asked. Kratos continued to smile and spoke softly.

"Yes Yuan, I did promise you I'd never leave. But I'm staying with you because I want to, not because of my promise," I felt as light as a feather. I starred at Kratos feeling like I was going to faint.

"Kratos," I spoke in a relief tone. He put a hand on my shoulder and continued.

"And plus," His voice was nervous. Shaking my head, I turned to face him face to face.

"Kratos, I know how you feel, so you don't have to say anything, just," I closed my eyes as Kratos looked relieved. "Just say you feel the same for me"

Kratos nodded and then spoke softly.

"Yuan, I will always be with you, and I will never lose these feelings I have for you, I love you," He spoke. He had said it so strong, and with so much certainty.

"Thank you Kratos," I spoke closing my eyes. I replayed his last words and sat there next to him, in his arms. He rested his head against mine.

"Anytime,"

Author's Note:
hehehehe I loved this! Anyways, I hope you enjoyed my beloved Yuan kratos story! I find it so hard to write yaoi love stuff. Anyway, I'm so glad Yuan and Kratos ended up together. I keep re reading this chapter, it's so cute! And It's not the overpoweirng yaoi. Gosh GO YUAN AND KRATOS!