1Hi everybody! I'm trying to update this as quickly as I can but still trying to make worth reading. Please tell me if I am rushing too much and if there's something else you want me to do to make this better. I'm always up for suggestions to improve the story or my writing. Just don't hurt my feelings and insult me. Well, anyway I hope everyone enjoys this chapter because I had a lot of ideas for it! Chapter 14!

Chapter 14: The Power of Friendship

The Papal Knights went down easily for Lloyd and Storm. They were no match for their combined efforts. By the end of the battle the knights dropped Raine and Genis and ran for their lives.

"You guys came for us...even thought we're half-elves," Genis said to Lloyd and the others.

"Of course, you guys are our friends. It doesn't matter what race you are, you're still the same people. Now, let's not worry about that anymore," Lloyd said reassuring his friend Genis.

"Right, now we need to get to Sylverant. We have to go and get the Rheiards," Raine replied.

"One problem, there isn't enough mana to teleport over to Sylverant we still need to get the power from Volt and we can't exactly carry them over their on our backs," Storm said.

"Don't worry about that part, I know how we can carry them you guys just take us where you left them," Zelos replied.

"How are you planning on doing that?" Lloyd questioned.

"You'll see when we get there," Zelos replied.

That night...

The group set up camp near the Fooji Mountains and decided to take a break before beginning to climb it. Storm had gone off to bathe in a nearby river. The others were relaxing by the fire when suddenly they heard a scream. They all looked over and saw Zelos running for his life from...Storm!

"Get back here you perverted little freak!" Storm screamed as she chased after Zelos.

"When I catch you you're gonna wish you had never been spying on me! Oh, you are so dead. I'm gonna strangle you! Get back here," Storm screamed as Zelos continued to dodge her apparently proud of himself for what he had just seen.

The rest of the group laughed at the sight of the two running through the forest. "Well, at least he's not peeping on just me," Sheena replied as she returned to the fire.

The next day...

After a very long walk up the Fooji Mountains the group finally made it to the top. They went over to where the Rheiards were. Zelos was just about to show off his fabulous idea when the group was captured. They were caught in some sort of Cruxis trap. Everyone was stuck except for Collette who wasn't doing much anyway.

"What's going on?" Lloyd asked confused at what had just happened.

Suddenly, an angel flew down. She looked very stern and very powerful. "I am Pronyma, one of the Five Grand Cardinals, and I am here to take what belongs to Lord Yggdrassil," she said as she flew over to Collette.

I guess I can't put it off any longer. It's time for Collette to leave. I kind of wish that it wouldn't happen...no! I can't think like that. If I think that way Pronyma might... I just won't think that way. This is for the best, Storm stumbled with her thoughts as she recalled her past.

Just as Pronyma landed by Collette, Yuan appeared. "Lady Pronyma, what a surprise to see you here," Yuan said as he looked at Pronyma and then over to the trapped group.

"Hello, Lord Yuan. I'm here to retrieve the Chosen for Lord Yggdrassil, and yourself?" she questioned.

"I'm here for Lloyd, is that alright," Yuan replied.

"You still think that you need me?" Lloyd replied.

"I have no orders about him so I don't see why not," she replied. "What is this ugly thing on your neck. A key crest! Well, we'll just have to take that wretched thing off," Pronyma said as she reached out to take Collette's necklace off.

"Collette, no run away," Lloyd yelled to his friend.

"N..n..NO!" Collette suddenly cried as she stepped away from Pronyma clutching her necklace tightly.

"Collette? You can talk! You're back to normal?" Lloyd asked amazed at what happened to Collette.

"No! You little...how dare you," Pronyma shrieked as she reached out at Collette who moved backward a few steps...

Wow! She is back to normal, but how? Who cares. I have to admit I really missed that voice that smile...

...and she tripped releasing the others from the trap.

...I even missed that, Storm thought.

"Lloyd, I wanted to tell you how much I loved your present but I couldn't. I couldn't speak but I wanted to tell you... Thank you Lloyd," Collette said as Lloyd ran over to her.

"You're welcome, I'm so happy that you're back Collette," Lloyd said but soon looked over and saw that Pronyma was ready to fight. "Let's talk later Collette, I have some unfinished business to take care of with Cruxis," Lloyd said as he face Pronyma and drew his swords.

Yes, I can finally fight Pronyma. She has always hated me for some reason, but now I can finally kick her around for all the years she's hit me. She'll see how strong I am, Storm thought as she drew her sword.

Kratos was heading towards Tethe' alla in order to call Yuan to Lord Yggdrassil. He also wanted to spend a little time to find Lloyd and Storm and see if they were alright. If he worked his plan right he would be able to help Lloyd save both worlds. But, would Storm let him help. He had heard a rumor that Pronyma was sent down to Tethe' alla recently to find the Chosen's group. He hoped that she wasn't after Storm for something.

Please be safe Storm, I don't need to find you in pain again. I don't think my heart could take it if something bad happened to you. I know that Yggdrassil has the power and heart to kill you if he really wanted to. I only hope that you keep your feelings inside for just a while longer, at least until Lloyd can save us both. Please, Storm, just hang on a little bit longer, I will find you.

Well, sorry if it's short. It's shorter than I planned on it being. Pretty soon I hope that Storm's identity will be revealed. Once that happens and when Lloyd and Storm discover they are siblings I have some very emotional scenes al thought up and everything. I hope you won't be disappointed. I'm kinda trying to get there faster because Storm will go through a dramatic change then. Sorry, I'm giving away too much. Next time, Pronyma and the group fight. Kratos appears and more Yuan! Then, we'll really start the Tethe 'alla adventure.