CW- yahoo, I've gotten so many reviews that I decided to throw a party to celebrate. Again, 26 may not seem like a lot, but it's the most that I have ever gotten

Angelos- I'm back from the store, and I've got the decorations

CW- great, can you help Collette set them up in the backyard?

Angelos- no problem flies away

CW- well, I think I should answer the reviews before the party gets started

Shadowofthewave- oh my god, I don't know if you got my e-mail, but I'm so sorry, I didn't think that something that serious had happened. I hope you're ok, if I can help in any way, just let me know. In any case, I'm glad to have you back on the review page.

Houjun Ri #1- another chapter, another review. I must say, I like the idea for the fight, it will make this chapter a little more interesting hehehe. Continue to review my loyal fan.

Kratos Aurion fan- I hope you got my e-mail, and don't feel bad, the whole Lloyd thing, was my fault. I hope you keep reviewing, and I hope to hear from you via e-mail on weekdays, or IM on Saturdays.

CW- to all my readers, especially the frequent reviewers, I extend an invitation to my party. Please, come on by and enjoy yourselves.

Genis- the cake will be ready in a few minutes

CW- excellent

Sheena- the hot dogs are on the grill

CW- perfect

Zelos- the honeys are on their way

CW- like who?

Zelos- you'll have to wait until they get here

CW- fine

Persea walks in with industrial sized bags of Doritos and Ruffles

Persea- where do you want the chips?

CW- put them on the table outside

Persea walks away

Lloyd – I'm back from the hospital

Collette- Lloyd! jumps on him welcome back starts kissing him

Lloyd- thanks Collette

CW- wonderful, well, while I try to pull these two apart and finish setting up this party, why don't you read the next chapter.

Chapter 10

Training Session: Final Round

The group awoke early the next morning, all except for Genis and Lloyd. The others went straight to work on arranging a party for the winner of the tournament. 12:00pm finally came, and the two friends finally awoke. Both of them went through their usual morning routine, then they proceeded to the arena. All of their friends were waiting in the audience to see the final battle.

"Welcome one and all" began Yuan, "today is the final match". Everyone applauded loudly. "You have all fought very hard" he continued, "but only two of you have made it this far". Lloyd and Genis entered the arena from opposite sides. "Please give it up for you're finalists, Lloyd Irving and Genis Sage". Everyone applauded loudly once again.

"Now, let's get a word from the finalists starting with Genis".

"Well" began Genis, "I really don't know what to say. Good luck Lloyd, I hope you give it you're all, I know I will".

"Now" said Yuan "let's get a word with Lloyd".

"All I can say" began Lloyd, "is right back at you Genis, you took the words right out of my mouth".

"Well then" continued Yuan, "If there is nothing else to be said, please step onto the stage". Both fighters stepped onto the stage. "For this battle" explained Yuan, "you will be taken to a coliseum, it helps to set the mood". Yuan flipped the switch and the stage transformed into a huge coliseum. "Combatants ready……….FIGHT!".

for this battle I've decided to use "no matter what" song from the Yu-Gi-Oh tv music collection as the song, I hope you enjoy the battle music starts.

Lloyd and Genis stood there staring at each other. They looked into each others eyes, and started to think about the good old days, the days before the world regeneration journey. Fueled by the happy thoughts of their childhood, they both readied themselves for the final battle.

"All right Genis" began Lloyd as he unsheathed his swords, "here I come, I'm not holding back".

"Bring it on Lloyd" replied the young sorcerer, "give me everything you've got".

Lloyd ran to his left, he was going so fast that it seemed as if he had disappeared. "Where did he go?" asked Genis to himself. Just as he had finished the sentence, Lloyd had appeared behind him, and gave him a swift kick to the back. Genis flew across the stadium and crashed into the wall in front of him.

"How's that for swift victory" shouted Lloyd very proudly. CW- corny?

"I'm ashamed Lloyd" called Genis as he rose to his feet, "I expected more from you".

He grasped his wand tightly, and shouted "Thunder Blade". A large sword came crashing to the ground and immobilized Lloyd with a strong thunder shock. "Shocking, isn't it?" mocked Genis while laughing. CW- corny corny corny

"Demon Fang" shouted Lloyd without a moment's hesitation. A shockwave ran along the ground and knocked Genis over again. "Have a nice trip" exclaimed Lloyd. CW- do I even have to say it anymore

"Frozen Tundra" called Genis as loud as he could. The ice storm raged forth, but Lloyd had pulled his disappearing act again. "Cram it" shouted Genis, "can he turn invisible?"

"No" whispered Lloyd from behind Genis, "I'm just really really fast". Genis spun around quickly, only to get his face punched in by Lloyd. The battle raged on for quite some time. Both fighters just kept coming back with another move.

Lloyd- Fierce Demon Fang

Genis- Poison Ivey

Lloyd0 Psi Tempest

Genis- Photon

Lloyd- Eternity Crusher

Genis Eruption

The battle continued this way for several hours until……..

The fighters had finally stopped moving. They were standing still, panting and panting. Their fatigue showed on their faces, they both looked as if they would just collapse at any moment. Then, they both managed to summon up the strength for one final attack, but before they could strike one another, an explosion was heard from the cafeteria.

"What was that?" shouted Yuan.

"I don't know" replied Lloyd as he held himself up with his blade, "but we'd better find out".

"No" answered Yuan, "you and Genis are to weak from the match, you stay here, we'll handle this". The others ran off, leaving the fighters at the arena.

Moments later…….

Everyone had reached the caf, only to find that it had been overrun by angels.

"Oh my goddess! not the anime" shouted Collette, "what are they all doing here?"

"I led them here" said a familiar voice.

"No" muttered Collette, "it can't be". A shadowy figure moved to the front of the angel group, the hypnotized look on his face.

"You constant thorn in my side". Called Yuan

"Sticks and stones" replied the figure, "in any case, I'm only here to deliver a message".

"And what message is that?" asked Yuan.

"Welcome to Luminous" he replied, "angels, destroy them". Upon giving the order, the figure left and the angels began to attack. The team fought hard to defend themselves. They slashed and smashed, and even cast spells whenever they got the chance. After a grueling battle, the party sat in the cafeteria, tired and bruised. At this moment, Genis and Lloyd came in, both were still weak from the battle.

"What happened?" asked Lloyd as he ran over to Collette.

"It was ……Kratos" uttered Collette before she lost consciousness. Lloyd gasped and looked around the room. The sight of all his friends after the intense battle was a depressing sight to him. He held Collette close to him and looked out the window at the planet they were approaching. A tear fell from his eye and landed on Collette's cheek.

"I promise dad" he said in a shrill voice, "and to you Collette, I will kill Angelos, set dad free and end this madness once and for all". Darris Kharlon inched it's way toward Luminous, and towards the final battle between Angelos and the TOS team.

End chapter 10

Music is roaring in the background

CW- well, how did you like the chapter? Consider it a party favor. The fun has just started and the ladies have just arrived

Zelos- well, what do you think?

CW- Mayl, Ellie, Kagome and Sango? Nice. Welcome to the party ladies

All girls give CW a hug and then head to the dance floor

CW- I guess they like me more then you Zelos

Zelos- that is so wrong

Sheena- oh really?

Zelos- honey i..uh

Sheena- you're coming with me

Drags Zelos off by his ear

CW- that was……awkward

Lloyd while dancing with Collette- I have to admit, even though we don't get along, I'm still glad you invited me to this party

CW- I'll take that as a compliment, anyway, the volleyball game is about to start in the pool, so I'd better go. looks at those people who are leaving until next chapter. Those of you readers who are staying, follow me. You can all be on my team.

Everyone at party- please review