Lloyd- hi everyone, I decided to take some advice from Hikari Sakurai fan, and be a little nicer to CW. I sent him on a paid vacation, and decided to do the next chapter for him. Now, let's answer some reviews.

Kratos Aurion fan- a really long review, very cool. Thanks for all you're comments and concerns, and for the lucky charm. The advice you gave me worked out great, I'm getting along really well with CW now. You're opinion of him is also appreciated. Thanks, and hope to hear from you again.

p.s- what made you change you're name from Hikari Sakurai fan to Kratos Aurion fan?

Houjun Ri- the most dedicated fan CW has. Thanks for the idea for Genis and Persea's fight, it will really come in handy. CW really appreciates the comment you made about him, like Kratos Aurion fan, it really put his mind at ease. I hope you continue to review.

Shirora chan- thanks for the review, I'm sorry to say that Kratos won't be here for a few more chapters 4 at the most but we will work to update as fast as we can. BTW, you're right, the tournament fights are meant to be the pairings.

Lloyd- all of you who read and review this fic are the best. Now to the story.

CW barges into the room angry

CW- you little SOB, you locked me in a closet for three days

Lloyd- damn, you weren't supposed to get out so soon.

CW- I'm going to kill you pulls out rocket launcher

Lloyd- aaaaahhhhhhh runs

CW- Angelos, please write this chapter the way I wanted, but leave the reviews, they are exactly the way I wanted them. I have to go deal with a nuisance.

Angelos- as you wish

CW runs out of the room chasing Lloyd

Angelos- now then, to the chapter.

Chapter 8

Training session: Round 1 pt 2

Genis approached the gym with Raine following close behind. At the same time, Persea was approaching the gym by herself. The stepped onto the stage and waited for Yuan to start the battle.

"Match 3 is about to begin. Persea will face Genis in the forest realm". Yuan flipped a switch and the stage changed into a forest.

"Persea" called Genis, "I just want you to know, I've made up my mind and I have decided that I'm going to give it everything I've got".

"I wouldn't want it any other way" replied the young woods girl Genis obtained the title: Manliest of Men.

"Combatants ready……….FIGHT". music starts, though I'm not so sure that I made the right suggestion, so you may want to change that one with a better song

Persea lunged for Genis, and swung her ax at full strength. Genis held up his wand and shouted "Guardian". Persea slammed right into the barrier. Genis looked at his sister thanking her for the idea. Persea jumped into a tree and hid among the leaves. Genis flung a Fireball up into the tree, but Persea wasn't in it anymore.

"She's using the forest as a cover" uttered Genis, "I better think of something quick". Persea was jumping from tree to tree, circling Genis and preparing to attack. Finally she jumped out of a tree and shouted "Hyper ax". She started chopping so fast that it looked like there were hundreds of ax's like I said, bad grammar.

Genis retaliated by casting his Electron spell, it shocked Persea into submission. Final y, Genis powered up his wand and shouted "Eruption". A volcano arose from the ground and rained hot magma on Persea. The match was over.

"Are you okay?" asked Genis as he ran to the side of his beloved.

"I'm fine" replied Persea, "just a few scratches.

"The match is over" announced Yuan, "the winner is Genis. Please note that the next match will start in 10 minutes, in this match, Zelos will face Sheena, please be prompt". Everyone escorted Genis and Persea to the sick bay, where they found Lloyd and Collette making out.

"Ummm, this isn't what it looks like" cried Collette as she rushed back to her own bed.

"Save it for later" replied Genis, "Persea is hurt". Lloyd and Collette were filled in on the events of the tournament. When Persea and Genis were taken care of, Lloyd and Collette went to the gym to watch the next match.

"Welcome back" greeted Yuan, "the final match of round one is about to begin, Sheena will face Zelos in this match". Both combatants entered the arena which now resembled a pub. "Combatants ready………. FIGHT" music starts.

Zelos and Sheena stood in a face off, then Sheena made the first move. She lunged at her fiancé with all of her might, and he did the same. Just before the impact, Sheena grabbed the card of mystery she had receive from the vice chief and called out "Element Shuffle". The card released a radiant light, as a burst of water pored over Zelos, courtesy of Undine.

"Not bad babe" said Zelos as he stood up, "but now it's my turn". He spun his sword around madly and called out "Tornado Hold". A tornado shot forth and blew Sheena right into a rack of wine bottles. After that blow, she was unconscious

"The match is over" shouted Yuan, "Zelos advances, round one is now officially over". Everyone applauded as Zelos bowed and went over to check on his beloved.

"Sheena" he called, "are you okay?". Sheena opened her eyes as if nothing had happened and whispered.

"Of course I am" replied the ninja, "I lost on purpose".

"Why would you do that?" asked Zelos confused.

"Because" replied Sheena, "if I had tried, you would have lost for sure". Zelos tear dropped at this remark and fell over.

"That's enough for today" announced Yuan, "round two will begin after breakfast tomorrow". Everyone went to their rooms to get a good nights rest.

Later that night………

Lloyd stood at the window to his room, wondering about Kratos. Just then, he heard a knock at the door.

"Come in" called Lloyd. It was Collette and she looked worried. "What's wrong Collette?" asked Lloyd as he walked over to the angel.

"Well……. I'm……. scared" she exclaimed, "this whole space travel thing freaks me out, and on top of that, we're on our way to fight a guy who managed to capture Martel, it's not exactly the most comforting thought to sleep on".

"I know what you mean" replied the young swordsman, "but weather we win or lose, in the end, we'll still have each other, and that's a thought to sleep on". Collette blushed for a moment as she stared into Lloyd's eyes.

"Would you mind if I stayed here with you tonight?" asked Collette.

"What?" shouted Lloyd, "but we're to young".

"Not like that you pervert" replied Collette.

"Oh" muttered Lloyd, "OK then, it's fine by me". They put some pillows and a blanket near the windowsill, and snuggled closely together. They stared off into the starry reaches of space until the sight of all the constellations put them both to sleep.

Meanwhile, on Luminous……….

Angelos watched Darris Kharlon through a crystal ball as it sailed through space and time.

"Fly as far and as fast as you like" muttered the angel of gold, "but every inch brings you closer to you're doom". Kratos stood next to the throne, still hypnotized, as Angelos laughed maniacally into the night. "Mwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah".

End chapter 8

Angelos- a bit short I know, but I think the ending was really captivating

CW runs by still chasing Lloyd

CW- target locked, FIRE

rocket fires and hits Lloyd causing a big explosion

CW- hahahahahahah, I win

Lloyd burnt to a crisp- ouch blows a breath of smoke and falls over

CW- thanks for covering Angelos, I'll take over now

Angelos- it was my pleasure, and my twenty bucks a paragraph now pay up

Hands Angelos money

Angelos- good, very good, I'll be at the horse races if you need me flies away

CW- that guy doesn't work cheep, anyway, I have a question for all of you. When you send an e-mal, what are the little Cc and Bcc columns for? If you know, please tell me. I'm starting to get the feeling that my e-mails never reach people because I never fill in those boxes. Anyway, until next chapter

Lloyd- please review….. ouch