CW- wonderful, simply wonderful, this fanfic has almost gotten as many reviews as my first fanfic. I want to thank all of you, you're all so……marvelous.

Houjun Ri- thanks for the compliments, and for setting me straight on a few things. I'm sorry I didn't give a description for Angelos, I want in my right state of mind, but here is a description just for you. Angelos Illume is as tall as Kratos, he has golden wings, and blue eyes. He has golden hair that goes about a quarter of the way down his back. His clothes look just like Collette's clothes, except they have a golden trim instead of a blue trim he really likes the gold. I hope that was a good enough description, thanks again for being a loyal fan, and for always being so honest in you're reviews. BTW, I think that's so mean how you said that it would be funny if either Zelos or Sheena died, but that gives me a good idea, hmmmmmmmm, doesn't it just make you wonder.

Kratos Man- thanks for the review, I will try to make chapters longer in the future.

Thank you all again, I will do my best to make this story as exciting as possible.

Chapter 6

"Old Habits Die Hard"

Lloyd woke up a few hours later, his head was still spinning and his body was still aching. He slowly rose to his feet, and looked around at his friends. Everyone was battered and bruised, and Kratos was nowhere to be found. He walked over to Collette, and started shaking her.

"Collette, Collette, wake up, come on open you're eyes". The young angel began to awaken.

"Wh..where am I? what happened?" Lloyd lifted her to her feet, and explained the situation to her. "That's horrible!" shouted Collette, "what are we going to do now?"

"Well" began Lloyd, "we should start by waking everyone up, then well regroup at the nearest town". Collette nodded and set off to wake up Genus. After everyone was awake, the team set off toward the nearest town, which just happened to be Ozette.

After a long and painful walk………..

The tired team finally arrived at the once beautiful town of Ozette. Persea knelt on the ground and reminisced for a moment, then she led the way through town towards Altessa's house.

Moments later……..

The group knocked on Altessa's door, hoping to get an answer. A few seconds later, the small dwarf opened his door and, upon seeing his friends, swung it wide open and motioned for them to come in and rest.

"What happened to all of you?" asked the dwarf as he brought tea to his guests.

"It's a long story" replied Lloyd as he lifted the cup to his lips.

"I've got plenty of time" replied Altessa as he pulled up a chair. Lloyd got comfortable, and told his dwarven friend the entire story from the beginning. "My goodness" muttered Altessa, "I can't believe it".

"Believe it" replied Lloyd, "were leaving ASAP to find another way onto Darris Kharlon".

"Well then" said Altessa as he rose from his chair, "I'll let you rest, you're all welcome to stay as long as you like".

"Thanks Altessa" called Lloyd.

"Anytime" replied the old Dwarf as he left the room.

A few days of rest later………

The group was sitting at the breakfast table, eating their meals, and planning their next move.

"So" began Raine, "any suggestions for getting to Darris Kharlon?" The group thought for a moment, and then Genis spoke.

"I have an idea, but you might hate me for it later'.

"We'll decide that after we hear it" uttered Zelos.

"Fine" began Genis, "why don't we ask Yuan and the renegades to let us use the rehards again, they could modify the teleportation module to take us to Darris Kharlon" Genis gained the title: Evil Genius. The group thought about this plan for a moment, then, Lloyd spoke up.

"It's a good plan, but I doubt that Yuan will simply let us take the rehards, he's not that nice especially when it comes to my dad". The team sank into despair again, but Zelos stayed positive.

"Since when do we let someone like Yuan stop us from doing what needs to be done?" commanded Zelos, "I say we take them, just like we did last time".

"But who would modify them?" asked Raine.

"We can just persuade them to do it for us" replied Zelos. This seemed like a structured plan, and thus everyone agreed and prepared to set out. After washing their dishes and saying goodbye to Altessa, the team set out for the renegade headquarters.

A few days later………

The group finally arrived at Yuan's base, they infiltrated the control room, and started mapping out their plan.

"Okay everyone, listen up" commanded Raine as she brought up a map of the complex on the computer. "Yuan has upgraded the security of the complex, so were going to have to split into teams". She highlighted an area then spoke again, "team a, will be led by Lloyd, they will clear the hallways and secure the hanger, without alerting Yuan that we're here".

"Roger" replied Lloyd.

Raine highlighted another area on the map. "team b, which I will lead, shall head to the security center and shut down all the cameras and sensor beams, this means that we have to go first, so team a doesn't move until they see the cameras turn off". Everyone nodded and awaited further orders. Raine highlighted one last area, "after all is said and done, we'll enter the hanger, hold the guards in there hostage, and have them modify the rehards. After that, we take off and head for Darris Kharlon".

Everyone nodded and split into their groups. Team a had Lloyd, Genis, Collette and Zelos. Team b had Raine, Persea, Regal and Sheena. When everyone was ready, team b set out to begin operation Rehard Recovery.

Team b ran down a hallway, avoiding security cameras and taking out the occasional renegade. When they reached the security room, there was a horde of renegades waiting for them.

"Surrender now" said one of the renegades.

""You're kidding right?" chuckled Sheena, "stand back guys, I'll handle this". She stepped forward, clapped her hands together, and began to chant Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! or any of its phrases or characters. "Elements of thunder, water and wind, Volt, Undine and Sylph begin. Meld you're powers in eternal light, show these fools you're unstoppable might".

A flash of light burst through the room, and knocked out all the guards in one shot. "I see you've been working on summon spells" muttered Raine in surprise.

"That was nothing" replied the young assassin "you should see my Mini Mana Cannon attack". The team went over to the control console, and shut down the security system.

"It's up to team a now" said Raine, "we should start heading for the hanger so we can meet up with them". The others nodded, and they all took off running.

Meanwhile……..

Team a had noticed that the cameras had shut down, they left the control room and started down the hallway. The path to the hanger was treacherous, there were dozens upon dozens of renegade soldiers. Eventually, they made it to the hanger, and met up with team b.

"Glad to see that everyone's OK" said Lloyd.

"Likewise" replied the tall half- elf. The team found a few mechanics nearby, and "persuaded" them to make the adjustments to the rehards. When all was finished, they mounted their rehards and departed for Darris Kharlon.

Minutes after the team left…….

Yuan entered the hanger, and realized what had just happened. "Prepare a rehard for me" he commanded to his troops, "something is amiss, and I want to find out what". A few minutes later, the prep work was done, and Yuan set off to find the intruders.

Minutes later, on Darris Kharlon………..

The group had finished setting a course for Luminous, when they were surprised by an unexpected visitor.

"Lloyd Irving, we meet again" exclaimed Yuan as he dismounted from his rehard.

"Yuan! How did you find us so fast?" asked Lloyd as he drew his sword.

"I had been watching you the whole time, I was waiting to see what you were up to. I never expected you to steal my rehards again'.

"Old habits die hard" replied Lloyd as he prepared to attack.

"Indeed" replied Yuan as he prepared to dodge Lloyd's first strike.

"STOP" shouted Collette, "we don't have time for this, we need to go save Kratos and Martel".

"Martel is in danger?" stammered Yuan, "tell me what happened".

After they told the story, again………

"Well" began Yuan, "while I dislike the idea of helping Kratos, I feel it's my duty to save Martel".

"Then you'll help us?" asked Lloyd.

"I shall" replied Yuan, "but I warn you now, if I get the chance, I will fight and defeat Kratos".

"And I warn you now" repeated Lloyd, "that if you lay a hand on my father, I will fight and defeat you".

"Fair enough Lloyd" agreed Yuan as he extended his hand to Lloyd in a truce, "fair enough". They shook hands, and then the team departed for their final destination.

"Luminous awaits" thought Lloyd to himself, "I'm coming……dad".

Yuan joined the party.

End chapter 6

CW- okay, it's time for another poll question, this one will determine the course of chapter 7. What pairing would make for good fights? For example: Lloyd vs. Collette or Genis vs. Persea. Please send in you're ideas, and I'll see who fights in the next chapter. Why are they fighting? You may ask, well, you'll just have to wait until chapter 7 to find out.

BTW- I know that asking this question may make me seem beyond shallow, but I feel I have to ask, and I want HONEST opinions people, don't sugar coat anything, OK, here goes. To those of you who have read my bio, or to those who are reading it because I'm asking this, how would you describe me? Am I nerdy or charming or am I just the most annoying person who's fanfic you have ever had the misfortune of reading. Hey, I told you that this might make me seem shallow, but I just have to know, it's eating me up on the inside and I just had to throw that question out there. Let's just say something happened at school and I need to test a theory. Please ask you're friends, and then you can both tell me, and please review. Thanks again

Lloyd- please, just tell him he's a nerd so he can get on with his life.

Collette- Lloyd, that's so mean, I think his very sweet

Regal- he's intelligent to be sure, but his grammar could use a little work

CW- thanks guys, not including Lloyd

Lloyd sticks his tongue out in disgust

CW- alright that's it grabs sword from Kratos" lets settle this once and for all

Lloyd- bring it on

Both start fighting

Angelos- this rivalry will never end, anyway, until next chapter

Martel- please review