And I'm back, sorry for the late update, but I bought a new game and got hooked into it. I completed it in 5 days, but anyway. Here's what most likely is the last chapter. Enjoy!
"Sheena," Lloyd started as he stared into the dragon's piercing eyes, "can you summon someone?"
"Not enough time," she answered, fear completely filled her, "Besides, it's too risky, dragons can sense mana, and where it comes from. That's why they came just as I called Undine."
"Great." He said sarcastically. His mind was racing, how can they get out of this? How can he get Sheena to safety? He could hear something apart from the low growl of the monster before them, and it was getting louder. "Sheena, when I say go, climb up to the top of the mountain."
"What? Why?" she asked confused.
"Just do it!" he yelled. She nodded, without thinking what Lloyd was planning. Suddenly, his large, spectral wings came into existence, "NOW!" he yelled, as he charged.
The dragon seemed to be surprised at this sudden move; it didn't try to stop the attack at any rate. They both went flying out of the cave.
"LLOYD!" Sheena cried in terror, as she ran after them. She looked out into the sky to see the dragon circling Lloyd in the air, like a shark does before attacking its prey. She couldn't help but notice that Lloyd was panting, he still hadn't recovered from the last time he brought his wings out.
The dragon finally charged at Lloyd, jaws open, ready to crush his neck. Sheena screamed, which completely distracted Lloyd. He turned to see if she was all right, but then remembered the beast on the assault. He flew slightly to the left and dodged it by an inch. "SHEENA! GO NOW!" he yelled, pleading in his head she would listen.
She didn't wish to leave him, but she knew he nearly died when she screamed. She was too much of a distraction for him. She started to climb, the mountain, but was able to hear something along the way. She turned, to see six Rheairds flying towards them. She smiled, 'That's why he did this,' she though to herself, 'he must have heard them and knew he only needed to hold the dragon off for a few seconds.' She turned back towards Lloyd. He had a gash on his arm, it looked like one of its clawed feet reached him. He looked as if he was struggling to keep his wings out, they were fading slightly.
She quickly started to wave her arms around, trying to get the Rheairds' attention. "HELP!" She shouted, fully aware that they may not be able to hear her, "OVER HERE!" She turned back to Lloyd, he had just dodged another assault, but he looked shattered, he couldn't last much longer. The Rheairds weren't close enough, she had no choice.
"I summon the phoenix of eternal light. Come; Aska." A giant, two-headed bird appeared out of no where. Without waiting for the shining summon spirit to acknowledge her summon, she jumped atop of it. "Quickly, lets help Lloyd!"
"As you wish pact-maker." He replied and flew towards the beast, ready for its own attack.
Lloyd was exhausted, he was barely able to keep out his wings, let alone stay in the air. The dragon charged again, and he knew he wouldn't be able to dodge it, "This is it," he said to himself, "Sheena, I hope I gave you enough time to escape, and...I'm sorry." He closed his eyes, and waited for the end. A sudden roar of pain made his eyes snap open. The dragon was plummeting to the ground, forced by a large beam of light. He turned to see Aska, with Sheena, riding on its back. He gasped in shock, but this gasp, finished off the remainder of his energy, as he blacked out.
Aska dived down as Lloyd started o fall, his wings had evaporated away. He flew beneath him and Sheena caught him, holding him tight to her body. A loud roar interrupted her brief celebration. "Aska quick, get us out of here!" she ordered, knowing what was coming next. The bird started to flap his wings, as they flew at top speed towards the incoming Rehairds.
"I'm not sure if I can get us out of range in time pact-maker." Apologised Aska, "And I am unable to manoeuvre enough to dodge its blast."
"I'll provide enough time," she replied, kissing Lloyd's forehead, before letting go of him. "Ancient ruler of the elements, I summon thee. Come; Maxwell!"
An old, wise looking man materialised behind them. "Meteor Storm!" he exclaimed, and fiery balls of death rained on the island. Thousands of dragons could be heard screaming in agony, but none more so than the Golden Beauty. Its scream was mixed with physical pain, and the pain of the deaths of her offspring.
"Good job Maxwell!" thanked Sheena, as the old geezer disappeared from whence it came.
"SHEENA!" yelled a voice, she turned to see Colette, Zelos, Raine, Regal, Presea, and Genis, flying towards her.
"GUYS!" she shouted back, her eyes overflowing with tears of joy.
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Lloyd started to open his eyes, and it took him a while to realise where he was. He was back in his room at Altamira. He tried to sit up, but there was something weighing his bed covers down.
"LLOYD!" yelled a very concerned voice. Sheena, who had just felt a tug on the covers was looking into his eyes. She was now back in her normal attire, but she had let her hair down. She flung her arms around him, and kissed him with all the love she cold muster.
"Sheena," he began, after they finally broke apart, "Are you ok?"
"Course I am!" she answered, almost laughing with happiness, "But what about you?"
"Tired, but very hungry." This made Sheena burst into laughter, "Well can I get up then to get some food?" he asked, trying again to lift himself up.
"Oh no you don't." Stated Sheena, as she pushed him back down, "You're not going anywhere until you're fully recovered. Even if that means chaining you to the bed!" What scared Lloyd was that she sounded serious.
"R-Really?" he asked nervously.
"Oh yeah! I even got the chains ready!" and she pointed to the bedside table, where a metal pile of chains could be seen.
"OK! I'll, I'll behave!" he answered hastily, making Sheena laugh.
"That's good, one less thing to be worried about then." And she leant over him and gave him a quick, but powerful kiss.
"Where are the others?" Lloyd asked, still eyeing the chains.
"Oh they're at the beach having fun," she replied, "now that they know we're safe, they can enjoy themselves."
"You should be down there too." Said Lloyd, "You don't need to look after me."
"Are you kidding?" she asked as she cupped her hand on his cheek, "After that experience, I'm never gonna leave your side again." She started to bring her hand back, "And Lloyd?"
"Yeah?" SMACK!
"Never scare me like that again!" she demanded, raising her voice slightly.
"Ouch! That hurt Sheena." But on looking at her face added, "Don't worry, I'll never do anything that reckless again. But in my defence, it was to keep you safe." He grabbed her hand and squeezed affectionately.
"Thanks Lloyd." She laid down on top of him and kissed him passionately.
They were in this blissful state for quite a while, minutes, hours, they didn't care, until a voice said in a carrying voice.
"Well, well, well. What have we here?" they broke apart and turned to see Zelos standing in the doorway, with a very smug grin on his face.
Sheena got off of Lloyd, but not before the rest of the group had got to the doorway, to see what Zelos was on about.
"OOH!" cried Genis, "Lloyd and Sheena sitting in a tree..." but Raine had hit him over the head to shut him up, but she too was snickering at how embarrassed the pair were. In fact, everyone watching them were laughing, but none more so than Zelos.
"You go Lloyd!" he yelled. Sheena ran up to him and smacked him. "OUCH! Lloyd can you put a leash on her or something?" This resulted in another hit from Sheena.
"I would," he started, "but I'm trying to stay on her good side; she may just chain me down if I don't."
"You know I was only joking about threatening him with chains Sheena?" asked Genis, still chuckling.
"Yeah, but it was such a good idea!" she replied happily, "It's working too!"
"YOU MEAN YOU GAVE HER THAT IDEA?" shouted Lloyd, as he started to get up, ready to smack him. Sheena gave him a threatening stare, "Ok I'll hit him later!" he said hastily, getting back in bed.
"Wow Sheena!" said Zelos, "You've got him wrapped around your little finger! You're one lucky guy Lloyd!" SMACK! Sheena knocked him out cold.
"I think we'd better get him out of here before Sheena kills him." Stated Raine, "Will you guys give me a hand." And so Raine, Regal, Presea, and Genis carried Zelos back to his room, each supporting either an arm or a leg.
"I'm really glad you guys are all right!" said Colette, hugging Sheena.
"Colette?" asked Sheena quietly.
"Yes."
"Are you ok with me and Lloyd?" she asked nervously, not knowing if she wanted to hear the answer. Lloyd sat up in surprise, "You know...being an item."
"Huh? Don't be silly! Of course I'm ok with it! I knew you two were going to get together ever since I saw you guys at Flanoir."
"You're really ok with us? But I thought you liked Lloyd?"
"Oh I wasn't in love with him. I saw him as a brother, but truthfully, it was relieved 'cus I thought he liked me, but even back then I had a really big crush on Zelos, so I was worried I'd hurt his feelings." She then realised what she said, and blushed furiously. "Uh, forget I said that part about Zelos."
But both Lloyd and Sheena burst out laughing, "Don't worry," Lloyd reassured her, "we won't tell him."
"Thanks! Well I gotta go, see ya!" and she left the two alone again.
Sheena came and sat on the side of his bed, and the two stared lovingly at each other. After a while, Sheena stretched, and yawned loudly. "Sorry," she said blushing slightly, "guess I'm still a bit tired from earlier."
"You should go and have some rest." Lloyd chuckled, a bit of concern in his voice, "I'll be fine on my own."
"I'm not gonna leave you on your own."
Lloyd thought for a moment, "Then why don't you join me?" he asked after a while.
Surprisingly, Sheena didn't seem angry, or even worried about this question, in fact, she was smiling, as if she was hoping for this. "Ok." She stood up, lifted off the covers, and slid in.
Sheena embraced him tightly, and kissed him passionately, "Night Lloyd, I love you."
"I love you too Sheena." He replied. He returned the hug, and they both fell asleep, neither of them could wait for the new life ahead of them.
There you have it! The final chapter up! This means I should have more time to concentrate on Concerto's Back. I hoped you enjoyed reading this. Please review, and fair well.