CW- well, this is it, the final chapter of The Return Of Kratos. I just want to say to all of you, that you're the best reviewers ever. I made new friends, new rivals, and I've just changed a lot since starting this story, and it's all thanks to you.

Houjun Ri #1- you were my most loyal fan. You reviewed every chapter since chapter 1 was posted. You even went back and posted a review for the chapter you missed, that's true dedication. I'm proud to say that you reviewed my fanfic. Thank you very much. You had suggested a W.I.T.C.H. fanfic for my next shot, I wanted to let you know that I've written 2 one shots for that already, but if you can give me an idea for a new story then I'll gladly write it. Thanks again for reviewing.

Shadowofthewave- another one of my loyal reviewers, and one of my newest friends. You always read my fanfic, even when things happened in you're life. You always gave me constructive criticism when I needed it, and for that, I thank you. As for the whole Regal thing, if you remember the game, he also promised Alicia that once they defeated Mithos, he would take off his shackles and use his hands once more to help people. I just wanted to point that out. I hope we stay friends for a long time.

Kratos Aurion fan- my most violent and yet sweet reviewer. You are another one of my newest friends and possibly one of the closest friends I've ever had. You always kept Lloyd and me in line whenever we fought and you always helped us out when needed. Another plus would be that you're like the only person that I ever talked to for like 7 hours straight. We've also been writing another story together that's a lot of fun by the way and it's turning out great. I hope we stay friends for a long time, no matter what.

CW- well, there you have them. Review answers for my best and most loyal reviewers. I hope to see reviews from all of you on my later fanfics, and I hope to keep in touch with you to. Well…… sniff sniff…… I'll start the next chapter now…… before I start crying………..sniff. Goodbye everyone…….. sniff.

Chapter 15

Is It Really Over?

5 months had passed since Angelos was defeated. The team had all returned to their every day lives.

With Lloyd and Collette…….

Lloyd and Collette were laying down in a field of flowers and looking at the clouds.

"Aren't they beautiful?" asked Collette as she rolled over to face Lloyd.

"Yeah" he responded, "even more so now that all of that madness is over".

"You said it" she replied as she put one arm on top of Lloyd in a sort of hug. Lloyd blushed and looked at her lovingly. They stayed in the field for the entire afternoon.

With Genis and Raine……….

Both of the half-elves were at an archeological digging site. Raine was working to uncover some mysteries buried near Palmacoasta. She dug for hours and hours until she finally found something. What she discovered was a tunnel that led to some secret catacombs under the city. She was just about to enter and explore them, when she was tapped on the shoulder.

"Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!" she screamed as she spun around and pulled out her staff.

"Calm down sis" stammered Genis, "it's me".

"Phew" she sighed, "Genis, what are you doing sneaking up on me like that? Shouldn't you be in class?"

"Class let out an hour ago" replied Genis, "maybe if you didn't get caught up in work all the time you'd remember to PICK ME UP!"

Raine slapped him on the back of the head to calm him down.

"Calm down" she said, "I'm sorry, now come with me, we're going to explore this catacomb". Genis rubbed the back of his head and followed.

With Regal and Persea……….

Both Regal and Persea had returned to Altimaria. They took to running things again and everything went quite smoothly.

"Why don't we build a new ride in the amusement park?" suggested Persea as she and Regal walked down a hallway.

"Like what kind of ride?" asked Regal.

"How about one that's based on our adventures" she replied, "journey through the lives of Symphonia's heroes".

"Hmmm" pondered Regal, "that's not a bad idea". They both laughed as they entered a conference room.

With Kratos, Yuan, and Lloyd………..

"Well" began Yuan, "I guess it's time that I return to the renegades".

"Are you sure you can't stay?" asked Kratos, "at least for the wedding".

"No" replied Yuan, "I must keep working, in case something like this happens again".

"Very well then" said Kratos as he extended his hand to Yuan, "best of luck to you……. My old friend". The both shook hands and Yuan flew off toward the renegade base.

"You know dad" started Lloyd, "now that Yuan is gone, I can finally bring something up that's been bothering me for a while".

"And what might that be?" asked Kratos surprised.

"We never got to finish our match". Kratos smiled at him warmly and drew his sword.

"Very well" said Kratos, "let's pick up right where we left off". The to began to fight.

With Sheena and Zelos………..

"Put the cake over there" shouted Sheena to a worker as they set up for the big day.

"Calm down babe" exclaimed Zelos, "everything will be just fine, relax".

"I know" replied Sheena, "I'm just so nervous".

"There's nothing to be nervous about" he remarked.

At the wedding……………

Everyone sat in the church dressed in their best attire. Lloyd and Kratos had bruises from their match but still looked pretty decent. The room fell silent as "here comes the bride" began to play and Sheena walked down the isle. Persea made a lovely flower girl. Genis was an adorable ring barer. Everyone else just smiled and nodded.

When the "I do's" had been said, Sheena and Zelos embraced in a passionate kiss.

Afterwards……….

Everyone was dancing and talking, all except for Martel. She left the church right when Sheena had tossed the bouquet. Collette was the lucky woman to catch it and she looked at Lloyd when she did.

With Martel……..

Martel had traveled to the field where Angelos was defeated in battle. She had Mithos' cruxcious crystal with her.

"My dear brother" she spoke to herself, "I can finally give you the burial you should have had". She smashed the crystal, put it in a box, and buried the box in the ground. She put her hands together in a prayer, then walked away.

As soon as she was out of sight, a small dim, golden light flashed on the ground. It hovered in to the air, and constantly flickered on and off. Then, another light flashed, and another, and another. Soon, lights were shining all over Symphonia, and all of them were heading straight for that first piece. After hours of coming together, Angelos' head, could be seen in the sky.

"You……….fools" he muttered to himself, "I…….cannot……be defeated…….so……easily. soon…….I……will……….have……..my………………………revenge!"

The End?