1Okay, well that last chapter was something I'd been waiting for for a while. Except now we're going to work towards the other next important thing, Storm is revealed to be Lloyd's sister. Unfortunately, it won't happen just yet. Sorry... Well anyway, here's the next chappie!

Disclaimer: I thought it had been a while since I did one of these. To put it simply, I don't own anyone (personally I think that owning people is wrong) Storm, though, I kind of own her. If anyone wants to use her that's fine as long as you ask in a review and I'll respond through either a review in one of your stories or on one of my chapter's intros, okay? (Personally, I'm flattered if people like my character that much).

Chapter 19: Uncle

It had been a few days since Storm returned to Derris Kharlan and she was already back on her feet. Kratos had returned to Tethe 'alla. Storm didn't really know what he was doing there but she knew that she didn't want to go back. For some reason, her emotions were a lot easier to control in Derris Kharlan than with...Lloyd...

What am I doing? I shouldn't be thinking about them. That only brings my emotions back and I want to stay away from that. I can't help thinking, though, why do I have to hide my emotions when Lloyd doesn't have to? Storm thought.

"Lady Aurion, Lord Yggdrassil requests your presence immediately," an angel said snapping her out of her thought.

"Thank you," She replied as the emotionless angel nodded and began to walk away. She looked at the face of the angel before she walked away, and Storm couldn't help but stare at the angel as she walked away. Storm stood there for a while as she watched the angel walk away.

Is that what we all really look like? Hollow bodies, we do what we're told but there is nothing behind our eyes. What is so wrong about have thoughts and feelings. Lloyd always said it was okay to be myself so why can't I here? Storm thought.

She caught herself thinking about Lloyd again and decided to head to Lord Yggdrassil to get him out of her head. After all, he only caused emotions, they only caused pain.

Once she arrived to Mithos' Castle she walked to Yggdrassil and bowed before her leader.

"You may get up," Yggdrassil said as Storm obeyed. "Now, there hasn't been too much activity with the Chosen's group yet, but I think I'll have you work on a different mission instead. I need you to locate the Renegades. When you do I want you to send an army of angels and raid the base. Bring their leader here for me. I know that you can do this job, Storm. You've proven yourself to me. So, you may leave and begin your mission," Lord Yggdrassil said.

"Yes, my lord," Storm replied as she walked out of the room. As she was leaving the room she bumped into Pronyma who was also called in by Yggdrassil.

"Watch where you're going maggot!" Pronyma yelled at Storm.

"Watch your mouth Pronyma, Storm is one of us and I won't hear anything like that being said about her or she'll get your job," Yggdrassil yelled across the room.

"Yes sir," Pronyma replied as she shot Storm a dirty look as she walked toward Yggdrassil. Storm ignored and left the room.

Some day Pronyma you won't be able to push me around, I'll make sure of that, Storm thought as she unfolded her wings and flew to the transporter that would take her to Tethe 'alla.

Once Storm reached Tethe' alla she made her way to the Renegade base. She knew where the base was and she obviously knew the leader. She could have easily brought along an angel army and raided the place right away, but she still had a deal with Yuan. His end of the deal had just become useless since her identity was revealed to Lloyd's group, but she had another offer for him. She walked to the entrance of the Renegade base and demanded to see Yuan. Once she received Yuan's approval she was allowed inside but was heavily guarded by the Renegades. Once she entered Yuan's quarters she sat down in a chair on one side of the room while she waited for him to enter. After a few minutes Yuan entered the room.

"Ah, Storm what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with Lloyd's group?" Yuan asked.

"You know you should get better help around this place if you haven't heard that I betrayed their group under Lord Yggdrassil's orders," Storm replied.

"Hmm...why so early? You didn't even get what you were sent down there for, did you?" Yuan replied.

"You of all people should know what's going on in Cruxis and I really shouldn't have to tell you," Storm replied.

"Well, anyway let's get to business shall we? What brings you all the way to the Ice Continent? It can't be for the tourism, you never really liked cold," Yuan said.

This reply threw Storm for a loop. He actually remembered that about her? That was so long ago.

Flashback...

Storm's dad and Lord Yggdrassil were out on a mission that night and Yuan was stuck with baby-sitting the five year old Storm. He wasn't thrilled with the idea of baby-sitting. Him, a seraphim of Cruxis and leader of the Renegades was worthy and important enough to watch a toddler. Boy, he thought his job would have come with more prestige.

"Uncle Yuan!" Storm yelled as she ran toward Yuan and jumped into his arms as he caught her. He hated to admit it, even though it was a burden he did enjoy Storm's company and truly thought of her as a niece.

"How ya doing squirt?" Yuan asked as he reached for a bag that he had left by the door. " I got something for you," he said as he put his hand into the bag.

"Oooo...Let me see, let me see!" Storm yelled excitedly as she jumped up and down trying to reach the bag Yuan held just above her reach.

"Here you go, I bought it especially for you," Yuan said as he pulled out a half-elf doll.

"Ohh, she's so pretty," Storm replied as she admired her new friend.

"Yuan, you really do spoil her an awful lot," Kratos said.

"If we don't' who will? Mithos? Right..." Yuan replied sarcastically.

"Fine. Storm what do you say to Yuan?" Kratos asked his daughter.

"Thank you Uncle Yuan," Storm replied as she looked at Yuan with loving eyes.

"You're welcome, now you'd better say bye to dad," Yuan replied.

Storm immediately dropped everything she was doing and jumped into her father's arms who picked her up and wrapped her in a big hug. She threw her arms around his neck and returned the hug. "Bye daddy," Storm said.

"Bye Storm, take good care of Yuan okay?" he said as he kissed the top of her head and returned her to the ground.

"I will daddy. We'll have lots of fun," Storm replied as her father left.

After a few hours of playing dress-up, and house Storm was ready for bed. Yuan was going in to tuck Storm in. When he walked in he saw Storm buried underneath a pile of covers.

"What are you doing? You're gonna get lost under all those blankets," Yuan laughed as he walked over to her bed.

"I'm cold. I hate the cold," Storm replied.

"It's not that cold in here," Yuan replied.

"Yes it is," she said in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Hey, have you ever heard of a place called Flanior?" Yuan asked.

"No," Storm replied. "Tell me about it, Uncle Yuan."

"Well, in Flanoir I heard that it is always cold and it snows all the time. It's so cold that people have to wear long wooly jackets all the time," Yuan said.

"Don't they ever get cold?" Storm asked.

"I'm sure they do and I bet they do exactly what you're doing now. They'd probably think that it's hot in here don't you think?" Yuan asked.

"I don't know. They're crazy for living somewhere that cold. I HATE the cold. I would freeze. Who would want to live there?" Storm asked.

"I don't know I guess you'll have to find out someday," Yuan replied.

"I will," Storm replied as Yuan continued to tuck her in.

End flashback...

"Funny..." Storm replied. "I'm actually here because Lord Yggdrassil wanted me to find the Renegades base. What's my silence worth to you?" Storm asked.

"What do you want?" Yuan asked.

"I need you to help me improve my rank in Cruxis a little bit. I need to get a higher standing than Pronyma," Storm replied.

"Why do you need that?" Yuan asked.

"Don't ask, just agree to it or your base will be raided and destroyed," Storm replied.

"Fine, I'll do whatever you like," Yuan replied. Suddenly Botta appeared and whispered something in Yuan's ear. Storm thought she heard something about Lloyd's group being mentioned and decided that she should probably leave if their group was nearby.

"Excuse me Storm but I'll have to leave you now, I have some other issues I need to attend to," Yuan said as he got up and began to head for the door with Botta.

"That's fine I'm heading back myself," Storm replied as she left.

I can't believe he still remembers that. That was such a long time ago. Could he still care? Storm thought as she left.

It's a shame what Mithos has done to such a sweet little girl. She could've been like her brother but she was corrupted by Mithos' ideals. She treats others like dirt now and has no feelings towards anyone. I bet she didn't even remember what I was talking about, that was such a long time ago, Yuan thought as he went to prevent Lloyd's group from stealing their Rheiards.

Well everyone, what did you think? I actually didn't even mean to write a flashback like that it was kind of spur of the moment, so sorry if it sucks but I felt like I needed to write it. At least everyone can see what their relationship was and is like. So tell me what you think, I would really like opinions. Review.