CW- well, the time has come at last, to unveil the results from the poll question: should Angelos be good or evil. BTW, I did ask some of my friends at school for their opinion.
Good: 38
Evil: 62
CW- the results are unanimous, Angelos shall be evil in this fanfic. I would like to thank all of you who voted.
Houjun Ri- my most loyal fan, I'm so glad that you're sticking with the story
Eden Raid aka Someone- thanks a lot for the review, and for showing you're true identity
CW- Thank you all for reviewing, and for being cool with my grammar. Now, here is you're reward
Chapter 5
A Little Gained is A lot Lost
The trip from Mizuho to Meltokio was long and arduous, but the team pressed onward, trying to get there before sundown. The team trotted through dirt and grass, climbing on and descending from hilltops and they even ran into a few creatures here and there. After 3 hours of walking, the team finally reached the glorious city of Meltokio.
"It's exactly as I remember it" exclaimed Persea, "calm and beautiful".
"Not as beautiful as you, my cute little Persea" called a voice from afar "no town or landscape could ever match you're level of perfection". The entire group turned to the left, only to find their favorite red haired loudmouth, Zelos.
"Hey Zelos" called Persea, "I see you haven't changed one bit, I'm kind of disappointed". Zelos tear dropped and then fell over in embarrassment Zelos obtained the title: Clown Prince.
"Now come on" protested the chosen, "is that any way to great an old friend, especially when he's giving you a place to bed for the night, sheesh". The whole group laughed at the same time. They all hung out at the town square for a few minutes, then they started towards Zelos' mansion.
Later, at the mansion…….
"Welcome back master" said Zelos' butler who's name I can't recall.
"Thanks, please prepare some rooms for my friends here" commanded Zelos politely.
"As you wish master" replied the butler, "by the way sir, you're other guests are waiting for you in the dining room/ The young man kept insisting that he be given access to the kitchen so that he could prepare a meal for everyone, so naturally I could not refuse one of master's guests".
"That's fine" explained Zelos, "the boy is a natural born cook, he'll do fine, so I guess you can have the rest of the night off".
"Thank you sir" said the butler as he left to make the beds.
"What did he mean other guests?" asked Lloyd as he followed Zelos into the kitchen.
"Take a wild guess" replied Zelos as he opened the door to the dining room.
"No way!" shouted Lloyd, "can it really be you?" To Lloyds surprise, the person standing in the kitchen, was none other then Lloyd's best friend Genus.
"Lloyd!" shouted the young half- elf as he dropped a tomato in surprise, "you made it, it's been a long time hasn't it?"
"It sure has" called Lloyd as he ran toward his friend. Lloyd strangled Genus in a bear hug, then put him down after Genus complained that his ribs were cracking. "So" continued Lloyd "how's life been treating you?"
"It's been great" replied Genus as he returned to chopping vegetables, "I'm now attending the academy at Palmacoasta, and Raine has achieved her dream job and become an archeologist".
"So who's teaching at the school in Isselia?" asked Lloyd.
"Collette's Dad volunteered to teach in her place". Replied the young chef as he stuck a roast in the oven. "The only thing that's been bothering me" continued Genus, "is the fact that you haven't been around". Lloyd smiled at his friend, then patted him on the shoulder.
"Well" started Lloyd "I'll be waiting for you to finish up here, I can't wait to taste one of you're meals again". Lloyd left the kitchen with his mouth watering.
Later, at the big feast…….
The group sat at the long table, waiting for Zelos to make an announcement. "I would like to propose a toast" called Zelos as he raised his glass "to the reunion of our team, and to the success of our next mission, cheers".
"CHEERS" called everyone at the same time as they tapped their glasses together. Everyone started eating as soon as Zelos sat down, they all swooned when they tasted Genus's cooking for the first time in 3 years.
"You haven't lost you're touch Genus" called Collette from across the table, "you're cooking is as wonderful as ever".
"Thanks Collette" smiled Genus Genus obtained the title: Master chef.
"So" began Kratos, "what has everyone been up to for the past few years?"
"We've been looking for the exspheres" called Lloyd and Collette.
"We've been managing Altimaria" explained Regal and Persea.
"We've been studying and getting new jobs" shouted Genus and Raine
"We've got an announcement to make" exclaimed Zelos and Sheena, "We're going to get married". The whole room fell silent and everyone stared at the couple.
"Really?" shouted Collette "that's so romantic, but I thought you two hadn't seen each other all this time".
"We've been meeting secretly, but were ready to announce our love to the world" said Sheena as she took hold of Zelo's hand. The whole group started clapping and cheering. "Thank you" continued Sheena, "of course you're all invited to attend and maybe even participate in the wedding".
"When's the big day?" asked Lloyd.
"The wedding has been arranged to take place the day after we return from our journey" explained Zelos.
"But, what if you don't make it back, this is going to be dangerous" called Genus.
Rain hit him in the head before Zelos spoke, "we believe that if we were meant to be together, then destiny will let us be".
"That's beautiful" called Regal, "it's truly touching". The whole group applauded once more and then returned to their meal.
Later, after dinner was over and the dishes were clean……..
The group sat at the now clean table contemplating their next move. "I think" began Raine, "that we should go and gather a little more information before we depart".
"But who would we talk to about a planet that worships Mithos?" asked Genus.
"Why don't we ask Martel?" asked Kratos.
"We would just be bothering her" protested Raine.
"Not really" replied Kratos, "we need to go and speak with her anyway".
"What for?" asked Lloyd.
"She is the only one that can get you to Darris Kharlon" replied Kratos again.
"What are you talking about?" asked Genus, "can't we just travel through a beam of light like you did?"
"No, you can't" said Kratos, "only angels, such as Collette and myself, can enter Darris Kharlon without using a warp portal".
"Then it's settled" said Raine rising from her chair, "we'll leave tomorrow to see Martel". With everyone in agreement, the party rose from their seats and went to bed.
The next morning……….
The group woke up bright and early, and prepared for their departure. When everyone was ready, they all met by the main gate to Meltokio and then set off for their next journey.
Several hours later……….
The team had arrived at the continent which was home to the great tree of Symphonia.
The y stood before the tree and called for Martel, then a bright light shot forth, but it wasn't Martel.
"What's going on?" shouted Lloyd as he shielded his eyes from the light.
"That isn't Martel" called Collette, "it's……another angel!"
The beam of light finally went away, but in it's place, stood an angel with 10 bright gold wings.
"I'm afraid that" began the angel, "if you're looking for Martel, you're a little too late, she's currently out of town on vacation, and she wont be returning any time soon".
"What have you done with her?" shouted Kratos as he unsheathed his sword.
"I have taken her to her rightful home, on the planet Luminous" replied the angel.
"Wait a minute" stumbled Kratos, "I know you, you're the one that kept warning me about the curse when I visited you're planet".
"Silly fool" continued the angel, "there is no curse, I simply took control of you're mind, I can control the mind of any person I choose".
"LIAR" shouted Kratos, "no living being can control my mind".
"Would you like to test that theory?" asked the angel as he raised his finger and pointed to Kratos.
"Give it you're best shot, but before you "control my mind", why not tell us you're name first, I should know the identity of my new "master"".
"My name' began the angel in an agitated voice, "is, ANGELOS". A small beam shot fourth from Angelo' finger and struck Kratos in the forehead. The area was silent for a moment, then Kratos began to change again. His wings changed colors and his eyes turned red, then he flew into the air and knelt before Angelos.
"DAD" shouted Lloyd as he ran toward the angels.
"Pitiful wretch" murmured Angelos as he raised his hand. "Divine Punishment" shouted the angel as a large storm cloud appeared in the sky. When the sky was completely black, bursts of pure energy rained down from the heavens and struck down the heroes one by one. Before Lloyd passed out, he could ear Angelos utter a few last words.
"If you truly want you're father and Martel back, and if you think you can defeat me, then I shall await you're arrival on Luminous".
With those last words, Angelos and Kratos vanished into a golden light. A few seconds afterward, Lloyd blacked out. The entire party lay unconscious as Lloyd's father was whisked away to another world, forced to serve the powerful angel, Angelos.
End chapter 5
CW- I told you this chapter would be long. I apologize for taking so long, but there was a really bad cold going around school, and of course, I had to be so lucky as to catch it sigh oh well, I hope you find that this chapter was worth the wait.
Lloyd- sniffle sniffle for once he's telling the truth, I got the cold from him blows nose into handkerchief.
CW- calm down, Genus is making some hot soup right now.
Genus- yep, and it will be done in a few minutes.
CW- BTW, I know it may seem weird, but I wanted to ask anyway. In you're honest opinions, based on my fanfics, does anyone out there believe that I could be a writer after I finish school? I just want a second opinion before I pursue it as a career. Anyway, until next chapter, later.
Lloyd- please review, and when you do, send some medicine along with you're comments, please.
CW- you're such a whiner.
Lloyd- am not.
CW- are too
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Angelos- this may go on for a while, it should be over by the next chapter, please review.