CW- wow, the reviews are coming in all over the place, I know that the current number may not seem like much to some people, but every review counts. I'm sorry I took so long to update, but I kinda sorta took a vacation for labor day.
Lloyd- what kind of excuse is that, "I kinda sorta took a vacation for labor day". You didn't do anything except sit in front of the computer, and you coulden't find the time to update!
Collette- Lloyd leave him alone, he was just making plans to spend time with his mother, it's been like a month or two sense they've seen each other.
CW- thanks Collette, I knew I could count on you. Now then, shall we answer some reviews
Collette- by all means, lets.
Houjun Ri- yeey squeals another review from my biggest fan. I'm glad you liked my description of Angelos, but I'm surprised that you didn't send me any pairings for the fights, or answer my second question. Oh well, you may review as you please, I'm still glad that you continue to read my fanfic. BTW, thanks for excepting the invite to my C2, I expect to see you submit some great stories.
Kratos Man- thanks for the review, I'm glad that I was able to make the story a little more enjoyable for you, oh and thanks for the pairing idea, I think the Zelos VS. Sheena fight might just work out, but it seems kind of weird that an engaged couple would fight each other. As with Houjun Ri, I'm kind of disappointed that you didn't answer my second question, but whatever, I'm still happy to hear from you.
Hikari Sakurai Fan- thanks so much for the review, Lloyd really appreciates you trying to make him feel better, and you'll be happy to know that he's feeling much better. Thanks a lot for answering my second question, though I'm still not completely clear on you're answer. Still, it puts my mind at ease in a weird sort of way. As for Angelos, I made him up, I don't even watch Buffy. Thanks again for the review, I hope that you continue to read and review this fic all the way to the end.
CW- Well, enough chit chat, Angelos, will you do the honors?
Angelos- of course, I would be delighted
Angelos grabs a microphone
Angelos- ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure and honor to present to you……..
Chapter 7
Training Session: Round 1
The team was wandering around Darris Kharlon, they were all trying to keep their minds occupied throughout the trip. It was going to be a ten day trip to Luminous, and nobody had even brought a magazine to read. The days passed slowly, 1 day then 2 and 3 and it just continued in that manner. Finally, on day 7, Lloyd started to go completely insane.
"I can't take it anymore" shouted Lloyd "I have to find something to do before I snap".
"Calm down" protested Raine, "I'm bored two, but we can't do anything about it". The team lazed about for a while until Yuan stood up and made an announcement.
"Listen up everyone" he commanded, "I think I speak for all of us when I say I'm bored. However, I think that I may have found a solution". The others looked at him in surprise, does Yuan know how to have fun? they asked themselves. Yuan looked at them all and spoke again. "Don't get the wrong idea, it's not what one would consider fun".
"So" began Persea, "what's the big plan, it had better be good".
"My suggestion" began Yuan, "is a training session, we can even make it into a battle tournament".
"But we have an uneven number of people" replied Collette with her hand raised as if she were still in school.
"I will sit on the sidelines, I am as strong as Kratos after all, and despite the fact that they have been disbanded, I am still a Cruxious angel, I don't need to fight".
"What would be the whole point of having a tournament when we're on our way to a battle anyway?" asked Lloyd reluctantly.
"You told me that you were defeated easily by Angelos, correct?" said Yuan.
"Yeah" replied Lloyd "so what?"
"So" retaliated Yuan, "you should train, get stronger, and make sure that you can defeat him". Everyone began to see Yuan's point, so they lined up and prepared for a tournament. "The rules are simple" began Yuan, "you fight, using any spells and weapons at you're disposal, but you can't kill you're opponent, I shall decide the matches at random" Yuan obtained the title: Tournament Official.
A few minutes later………
"These will be the matches". announced Yuan.
I decided to give musical suggestions for each match that you might want to listen to while you read
Match 1- Lloyd vs. Collette .hack/sign the soundtrack – key of the twilight
Match 2- Raine vs. Regal Yu-Gi-Oh! The movie soundtrack – shadow games
Match 3- Genis vs. Persea Pokemon 2000 the soundtrack – dream I'm not sure if that's the real name of the song, if not then just play track #2
Match 4- Sheena vs. Zelos Vandread - 1st stage opening theme
"Match 1 will begin in 10 minutes".
Everyone looked at each other in fear, they were all facing the one person they never wanted to fight.
10 minutes later………
Yuan led everyone into the gym, "this is where we'll fight, match 1 contestants please step onto the stage". Lloyd and Collette hesitantly stepped onto the stage. "Prepare yourselves" shouted Yuan as he threw a lever that sealed the stage in a bubble. "This will keep their attacks from damaging the rest of the complex" explained Yuan. "Combatants ready………. FIGHT" music starts playing.
Both of them were in a stand off, their eyes locked in affection and determination. "Collette" uttered Lloyd.
"No" replied the angel as she released her wings and drew her weapons, "let's not get emotional Lloyd, we both know how we feel, but we should still give it our all". Lloyd stared into the eyes of his love, nodded and drew his swords.
"Fine" said Lloyd, "then I won't hold back…….. just for you". Both fighters charged at each other with all of their might. They clashed in a titanic battle. Collette flung her rings at Lloyd, but he jumped out of the way and started towards her. He slashed full force at her arm, but missed because she flew into the air.
"Come on Lloyd" taunted Collette, "you can do better then this". Fueled by Collette's words, Lloyd jumped high into the air, higher then Collette was, and called out "Soaring Tiger Claw". He spun around and, in the blink of an eye, slashed through Collette. She levitated to the ground, clutched her arm in pain and muttered "oh holy mother bless me with thyn gift, and honor me with you're power and radiance, Healing Halo".
A ring of pink light surrounded her and healed her wound instantly. "Nice try Lloyd" she said as she rose into the air again, "but, now it's my turn". She put her hands together and chanted. "Oh holy maiden-" at this point, Lloyd started charging up for an attack. "cast you're shining light upon my opponent-" Lloyds angel wings revealed themselves. "And rain down you're justice". Both gazed into each others eyes and called out their attacks.
Lloyd- Eternity Crusher
Collette- Absolute Judgment
The arena quaked, and dust filled the stadium. The others all stood there with their mouths open, even Yuan. They waited for the dust to clear, to see who the winner was. To the surprise of the entire group, both fighters were still standing. They both stood there breathing heavily and keeping a close eye on one another. After a few seconds, Collette's eyes closed and she fell to the ground and lost consciousness.
"The match is over" announced Yuan, "Lloyd advances to the second round. The others applauded as Lloyd descended from the arena with Collette in his arms.
"Someone" muttered Lloyd, "get Collette to the sick bay".
"I'll take her"" said Persea as she took Collette in her arms.
"Thanks" said Lloyd as he passed out on the floor.
"After a 15 minute break, the second match will begin, the fighters are Raine and Regal, please be ready to fight at that time" Yuan announced.
"Wonderful" shrugged Raine.
Later, after Lloyd and Collette were taken care of………..
Everyone, except for the two fighters who were resting returned to the arena to watch the second match. "Welcome back everyone" began Yuan, "it's time to begin the second match, for this fight, I will switch the stage to resemble a different environment".
"You can do that?" asked Genis excitedly.
"With the flip of a switch" replied Yuan as he approached a control console. "Would you like to pick the surroundings?" he asked looking at the fighters.
"No" they both replied at the same time.
"Very well then, please step onto the stage" replied Yuan. The two stepped onto the stage, and Yuan flipped a switch. In the blink of an eye, the stage had transformed into a beach side battlefield.
"Oh no!" cried Raine in despair, "Not the water".
"It would seem you're at a disadvantage" mocked Regal as he waved his arms and hands around, "I on the other hand, can swim now that I have my shackles off".
"Combatants ready……….Fight". music starts playing
The two of them just stood there, and Raine spoke first. "This kind of reminds me of the time we fought in the sewers of Meltokio" she reminded him as she armed herself with her staff.
"Indeed" replied Regal as he assumed a fighting stance, "however, this time, there is no one around to help you, that and I'm not trying to kill you". Regal started running towards Raine at a very fast pace. She held her staff in front of her and shouted "Guardian". Immediately after, a green dome surrounded her and Regal crashed right into it.
"I hope that's not the best you can do" mocked the archeologist, "otherwise, this fight will be over before you can say Electron". Just then a ball of electricity surrounded Regal and shocked the energy right out of him. Afterwards, Regal was lying on the ground and Raines barrier had disappeared.
"Not….bad" uttered Regal, "but not good enough". He grabbed her leg, and hurled her into the water.
"NO" shouted Genis, "Raine hates the water, she can't swim".
"Don't worry" replied Yuan, "if worse comes to worse, I can stop the match".
Raine floated around underwater, completely motionless. no no no she thought, I can't go like this, I have to conquer this water phobia, I have to win. Regal stood on the beach, thinking that the match was over, but he was wrong.
"You didn't think it was over did you?" asked Raine as she rose from the depths of the sea with her staff glowing.
"Well it was a pretty safe bet" replied Regal in a surprised voice.
"You poor deluded fool" continued Raine, "let me show you what I just learned, the power of the water" Raine obtained the title: Aqua MasterRaine spun her staff around and shouted "Aqua Torrent". Then, a tornado of water arose from the ocean, and headed straight for Regal. He jumped out of the way, but the tornado suddenly changed directions and slammed him into the ground. After the attack, Regal was on the ground, this time, unconscious.
"Match 2 is over" shouted Yuan, "the winner is Raine". The others applauded loudly as Raine left the stage, and as Regal was carried off by Persea. "Te next match" began Yuan, "will begin in 10 minutes, Genis will face Persea, please be prompt".
Genis looked Persea in the eyes as she passed by with Regal, both looked at each other tenderly until Persea was out of site. Raine walked up to her little brother and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Don't worry Genis" she said comforting him, "when this is all over, you're relationship with her will be that much stronger".
End chapter 7
CW- so what do you think? I was going to throw the first four matches into one chapter, but that would have made it way to long. Now, it's time for the next poll question. Who do you think should win between Genis and Persea, and what will be the losers reaction. That's just a little something to think about, I look forward to hearing from you.
Lloyd- next time, don't take so long to update
CW- you know, you're really starting to agitate me
Angelos- please don't start again, at least not until the readers are gone
CW- fine, until next chapter picks up sword
Lloyd- please review charges at CW
swords clash a flurry of powerful swings
Angelos- not again teardrops