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A/N: Sorry for the late update yet again. I just found out I actually have a social life, and have thus been enjoying it. Yay for me. Anyway, this is chapter six. In the last chapter we found out Genis is the Half-Elf Emperor (No surprise there) and he then proceeded to kill Kuchinawa. Not that anyone cared about the guy...

Anyway, it finished with the Heimdall Castle being destroyed, and Kratos teleporting them away. To where you ask? Well read on and find out!

Also, thanks for all the reviews! I couldn't ask for better readers! Apparently, I'm not allowed to thank you all individually because of new rule. But I never did that anyway. You all know who you are, and I am thankful!

Chapter Six: Spiritual Journey

"Where am I?" Lloyd asked, looking around. His vision was blurred by the blurred white light pouring in through who knows where.

"You are on Derris-Kharlan," the voice answered. Eyes finally adjusting to the bright light, Lloyd looked around. He was indeed in Welgaia, the city of the Angels. Around him angels flew to and fro, but most stopped to stare at him before going on their way.

"How did I get here?" Lloyd asked. "And where's Sheena?"

"I'm right behind you," Sheena replied, tapping him on the shoulder. Her eyes were still tearing and her hair looked slightly messed up. Not to mention the blood on her uniform.

"And I brought you here," Kratos answered. "If we had remained any longer, Heimdall would have come down all around us."

"Thanks then," Lloyd said.

"However, I do need to talk to you," Kratos continued. "And it would be best if we talked alone. Sheena? Would you like to get a room. I can send someone to help."

"Thank you Kratos," Sheena answered. Immediately Kratos signaled to a passing angel.

"Yes, Lord Kratos?" the angel asked, approaching him.

"This poor woman just lost a dear friend in battle. Please give her a room, and do anything to make her stay comfortable."

"Of course, Lord Kratos," the angel smiled and led Sheena to the closest thing that resembled an inn.

"That was...different," Lloyd said. "Since when did the angels...smile?"

"Since I disposed of all their exspheres," Kratos explained. "Without those hateful things attached, the angels are the same as you or me. No then, I believed I wanted to show you something. Follow me."

Lloyd followed his father through Welgaia, staring at the tall silver buildings as he passed. They soon entered a part of Welgaia that Lloyd had never seen before. The hallways grew darker and there were fewer angels floating around. Finally they came upon a set of huge red doors.

"Open," Kratos commanded immediately. Without breaking stride, he walked right through the opening doors. Lloyd followed staring at the room before him. The room was filled with technology that would have made Raine drool, had she been alive at the time.

A giant computer screen was placed at the back of the room, taking up an entire wall. Giant tubes and wires connected to three human sized pods that sat in the middle of the room.

"Lloyd, this is the virtual reality room," Kratos explained. "The Four Seraphim used this room to live their own fantasies, and create their own scenarios. Mithos spent...quite some time here."

"So I see..."

"Anyway," Kratos continued. "This computer can be used to create any scenario. What I am about to show you is what would happen if your friend Genis is to succeed."

"But I don't even know what he's planing!" Lloyd exclaimed.

"But I do," Kratos explained. "The Derris-Kharlan network is very good at such things. I was at Heimdall to discover the Emperor's plans. And I found them."

Kratos took a deep breath. "Emperor Genis plans on using the Mana Cannon to eradicate the world of all intelligent beings. Except half-elves, of course."

"What!" Lloyd cried. "But he can't do that! Genis would never..."

"This isn't the same Genis you once knew, Lloyd," Kratos explained. "Time has stripped him of his childish traits. The things he has faced have made him mad. Genis was not strong enough to face such things, especially at such a young age. The problem with Genis now is, that he has incredible power. But he lacks the wisdom to control it."

"So you're going to show me what would happen if Genis uses the Mana Cannon?"

"No," Kratos corrected him. "I'm going to show you what WILL happen when the Emperor uses Destron's weapon. Please step into one of the pods."

As Lloyd stepped into the closest pad, Kratos went into the one next to him. As the pods closed around them, Kratos commanded tot eh computer. "Computer, activate VR program 3-413"

"Activating VR program 3-143," came the mechanical reply. "Please place VR visor over eyes." Lloyd and Kratos obeyed. "Please lift all food trays into the upright position. Please remain buckled while the seat-belt overhead sign is on. Please enjoy your flight."

Lloyd looked over at Kratos. He had no tray, nor did he have a seatbelt. Kratos shrugged. "Probably Mithos again...little weirdo..."

Suddenly, both VR visor flipped on. Both seraphim felt a sudden rush of power and they felt their bodies leave the physical plain. When the power surge stooped, Lloyd looked around. His visor was gone, and his body was no longer in any pod. Kratos stood next to him.

"Lloyd..." Kratos started. "I know this will be painful, but...look around."

Lloyd obeyed. He opened his eyes and looked around at the sight around him. It was...horrible. The land was charred and black, and there were no plants. All around him lay skeletons of people and animals. The sky was a blood red and there were no clouds. No water occupied the oceans, only charred red earth. Fissures ran through the land, dust blowing everywhere.

"What...is this?" Lloyd asked.

"This...is Symphonia," Kratos explained. "This is what the planet will look like after Genis uses his Mana Cannon."

"How long?" Lloyd choked out, still staring at the horror around him. "How long?"

"How long what?"

"How long will it take for the land to become...this?" Lloyd cried. "How long after Genis uses the Cannon? One-hundred years? Two hundred?"

"Lloyd..." Kratos breathed. "You must have misunderstood. This sight you see before you happens right after the Emperor uses the Cannon. If all goes as planned...this is what Symphonia will look like in two days time."

"No..." Lloyd muttered. "This is just...terrible. I don't believe that Genis would do this!"

"Not intentionally," Kratos explained. "Genis gives himself far too much credit. He cannot control the Mana Cannon. No one can. Destron made it as weapon of war, and that is how I will always remain."

"But Sheena controlled it before elven years ago!" Lloyd cried. "Can't she control it again?"

"No," Kratos said. "That was during the time when Sylvarant and Tethe'alla were separated. The only reason she could do it then were by using Tethe'alla's summon Sprits in Sylvarant. That cannot be done any more since the worlds have been joined."

"So what do we do?" Lloyd asked.

"There is only way to stop this future from happening," Kratos explained. "You have no choice but to kill Genis. That is the only way he will ever stop this foolishness."

"I can't..." Lloyd explained.

"What's stopping you?"

"He's my best friend!" Lloyd cried. "I can't kill my best friend, even if it's for the safety of the world. Someone else has to do it!"

"How can you say that," Kratos said, his eyes narrowing. "Do you think it was easy for me to help kill Mithos? Do you think it was easy for Yuan to do it? Both of us had to do it, and we knew we didn't have a choice. Genis must be taken down. For the sake of Symphonia."

"...you're right," Lloyd agreed hesitantly. "It...has to be done."

"Exactly," Kratos replied. "Now, go to Sheena. She needs you right now. Once she has calmed down, explain this to her. I will be ready to take the two of you in one hour."

"Take us? Take us where?" Lloyd asked. Kratos turned to face him.

"To the Remote Island Ranch," he explained. "To the Mana Cannon. Genis is waiting there. We are leading the offensive." He sighed before continuing.

"This is war."

A/N: Sorry for the shortness! This chapter had to be short, not much in it. Next time: big fight scene! War is declared! Will Lloyd and Sheena be able to reach Genis in time? Can they kill him for the sake of the planet? Find out next time in Chapter 7: The Remote Island Ranch.

And don't worry, it won't end there. There will be one final chapter after that. Eight story chapters in all! W00t!

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