1Well, I'm glad that everyone enjoyed the last chapter, but don't feel disappointed at this new chapter it's like another resolution chapter and I ran into writer's block. But, don't worry I have ideas for the chapters yet to come. Well, I suppose I had better do the responses to the reviews before anything else.

z l s: Thank you for reviewing and I'm glad that you decided to take the time to review. I'm glad that you're enjoying the story and I hope that you continue to read this story. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing it.

wavemasterkaz: I'm glad that you liked the chapter and I hope the action wasn't too bad, I'm always afraid that I'm no good at writing it. I hope you liked the description I gave of Storm and I wish you good luck with the story that you're writing!

Black Flame: Sorry Hannah I can't really help you but I'll work on getting to fly to you and helping out. I do hope that my fight scenes are good enough. I usually feel like they're not that great. To join the Give Kratos a Hug Club you just have to ask and get accepted. So, guess what you're in! All you have to do is insert a (your pen name gives Kratos a hug) anytime you review a story when Kratos needs a hug, and when doesn't he need one?

muffineer: GOATS AND MONKEYS! Anywho, I'm glad that you liked the story even though you're not as big a TOS fan as me. Your reviews mean a lot to me, duh! And yes I felt like Storm was a little scarier than I expected her to be but Pronyma deserved it.

PotatoPuff: Hi TaterTot nice to meet you. I'm glad that both of you enjoy the story and I am certain I will write a sequel, I know my villain and everything but I can't tell you. I'm glad that you liked the last chapter and don't worry about the language you use around me. Believe me, I thought the exact same thing as you when I wrote this.

Kratos Wilder: Geez, what haven't I said about you? Besides something bad... Well, I gave it a lot of thought about who would save Lloyd's group. I finally figured it out so never fear they will be saved. Thanks for the review, woo hoo I hit 100!

Anonymous Reviewer: Even though I don't know who you are I'm glad that you decided to review the story, and I am happy that you like it thus far. Thanks to your review and others as well I have decided to write the sequel.

inuyahsa fangirl: I love your stories and I think that they're hilarious. You'll see Mithos wanting to keep Storm on his side in this chapter (he's scared). Will she listen to him? Keep reading and you'll see. Thanks again.

luigidog: Thanks for the review, thanks to yours and a few others I have decided to write the sequel after this one's done. Keep reading it's not over yet!

All right it's time for the next chapter!

Chapter 28: Choosing Sides

Storm was flying quickly through the maze that was Welgaia in a desperate search for Lloyd before it was too late to help him. She knew that this was going to be when she would have to prove whose side she was on. Both Mithos and Lloyd would be looking for her help and one of them was going to be disappointed in her decision. She just hoped that the choice she made wouldn't be the wrong one. She hoped that instead of listening to others she would be able to choose what she would do on her own. Finally, Storm came to the room where Mithos was using Colette's body to revive Martel. Storm silently flew to an area where she wouldn't be seen until she decided to reveal herself, once the timing was right.

Mithos was standing over the machine where Colette resided eagerly awaiting the arrival of his sister, Martel. Suddenly, Mithos heard a voice behind him. "Mithos, let her go," Mithos turned around to see Lloyd emerging from one of the most highly secured entrances to the room.

"Lloyd, how did you get in here? Only high authority Seraphim can enter through that door," Mithos said shocked at Lloyd's sudden entrance.

"None of your business," Lloyd replied angrily.

At the sight of her brother, Storm drew out her wings and prepared to fly down to his aid.

"You're all alone Lloyd, do you really think you can defeat me by yourself?" Mithos laughed.

"I'll do whatever it takes to gt Colette back and get rid of you for good," Lloyd boldly replied.

"Very well," Mithos said as he prepared to fight.

Storm took the opportunity to fly down to the soon-to-be battlefield. She landed in between the two enemies. She looked at the two of them in order to stop the fight, she really didn't want either of them to get hurt and she hoped that somehow she'd be able to stop them.

"Storm, I see Pronyma has retrieved you, when will she be coming to join us?" Mithos eagerly asked.

"Pronyma's not coming back to join us, I made sure of that," Storm calmly replied, not at all ashamed of what she did.

"You..you killed her," Lloyd replied shocked, not able to really picture Storm actually killing anyone.

"Hmm...well I suppose that she was a weak member of our team anyway. So, are you going to help take care of Lloyd here for me?" Mithos asked.

"I'm sorry Mithos, I can't take part in this anymore. I don't want to hurt my family," Storm responded to Mithos, then looking over at Lloyd she continued, "I betrayed you once and I want to help you again."

"Storm, what are you talking about? If you care about your family then you should remember who has raised and taken care of you all these years. Don't forget about Uncle Mithos," Mithos replied. "Don't tell me you're going to betray me, I let you live with me all these years and even trained you how to fight like an angel."

"Lloyd, please tell me that you'll let me fight with you again. Will you ever be able to forgive me for all the things I did to you and everyone else?" Storm asked pleadingly.

"I don't know if I can trust you if you can be persuaded so easily to either side. What's to stop you from taking Cruxis' side again? How can I trust you?" Lloyd honestly asked.

Storm was silent at the answers she was getting from both sides. She truly didn't know how to respond. Mithos had always been like family to her. Then, her brother, her new found family member was already doubting and questioning her actions. Her heart told her to help her brother but something else was telling her to not hurt Mithos.

"Look, even your own family rejects you Storm, but I still need you. Come back to Cruxis and fight with me. Together, we can resurrect Martel, we're so close," Mithos said.

"Storm, I'm not rejecting you, you only need to prove that you are on my side, so I can trust you," Lloyd replied as he looked at Storm.

Storm couldn't tell if anyone really cared about her or if they only wanted her to help them win their battle, she was stumped.

"I'm growing tired of this," Mithos said as he raised his hand to prepare to launch an attack at Lloyd. Before he was able to set it on Lloyd, though, Mithos' hand was struck my a magic attack. All three looked up to find the source of the blast. Lloyd and Storm were both shocked and relieved to see Genis with Zelos and the others completely unharmed.

"Don't lay a hand on him," Genis yelled at Mithos as he and the others rushed down to join Lloyd in his fight.

"You guys, you're all right, and Zelos you're okay too,"Lloyd said happily as he was surrounded by his friends.

"Yeah Lloyd, but of course if it wasn't for...," Zelos began as he looked at Storm who was shaking her head for him to stop. She didn't want any of the credit.

Mithos would be so upset if he found out. I'm not sure who I want to help Lloyd or Mithos. And even if I chose Lloyd I want him to get to trust me, not because of that act anyway. Zelos did all the work and deserves all of the trust for it as well, Storm thought.

Zelos saw Storm trying to decide whose side she was on. He decided to go against her wishes and help her choose. She'd probably get upset but she deserved the credit and she didn't deserve to have the horrible task of deciding whose side to take. He had already had to consider that for himself, and it wasn't easy for him.

"If it wasn't for Storm I wouldn't be alive and even if I had survived I wouldn't have been able to find and help any of you," Zelos said to the group.

"Is that true?" Lloyd asked Storm with a hint admiration and love in his eyes.

"Is this true?" Mithos asked her angrily.

Storm looked around not knowing whose side to take. The decision was causing her head to feel as if it would explode from the stress. Storm didn't know there was a silent observer hidden in the background who was waiting for her answer as well.

"Yes, it's true," Storm admitted as she looked happily at Lloyd, knowing that she had finally been able to make up her mind on who she wanted to help.

"That's my girl...," Kratos said as he looked on happily at his daughter.

Well, that's it for here. Next, fight with Mithos, Martel is resurrected, and Kratos joins the crew (not in that order). I hope to get many reviews. Thank you!