1Well, sad to say, we're getting near the end just a few chapters left...sob...sob...I've had so much fun writing this story, but there's always the sequel. Unfortunately, sequels never do as well as the original. Darn! Let's change that fact, okay? Time for my responses.
luigidog: Thanks for the review! I really wanted to do an illusion for Storm cause she seemed like the one that had the most inner problems to deal with. I'm glad that you liked it and now, I am so ready to fight Mithos!
Judgment Flame: I really wanted to do an illusion with Storm and I'm so glad that you thought that Lloyd and Kratos were real because that's exactly what I was going for. Yay! Thank you so much for your review and keep on reading.
blackflame: Yet another person I was able to cleverly fool. I'm so glad that my trick worked because I was really hoping everyone would think that Kratos and Lloyd were real. Anna did give it away, but Storm was so caught up in everything at the moment she was willing to believe anything. Thanks for your review. Look for the sequel, it'll be out after this story is over, I have most of the first chapter written, yay!
Kratos Wilder: Thanks for my Kratos back, just remember who's on my side (...Raine...) Awesome, yet another person I was able to fool. I'm glad that my little trick worked, I was afraid that everyone would see right through it. Thanks as always for your review. Don't forget that there is absolutely no way that I can ever thank you enough for all your support.
Guest: I'm glad that you like the story and I am definitely planning to take this story all the way to the finish, plus the sequel too. I'm glad that my story is not hard on the eyes, I hate stories that are all crunched together so you can't read anything. Thanks for your review.
PotatoPuff: Thanks, it's always great to know that all the thought I put into the last chapter was worth it. I really liked the last chapter and it was definitely my personal favorite. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for your review and your support.
Raspedra Twilight: I am so ready to kick Mithos' butt! It's about time! I'm glad that you liked the last chapter because I spent a long time typing it and a very long time thinking it up. I was thinking ahead to that chapter and some of its conversations. I'm glad that it was well worth the time and effort. Thanks so much for your review. Now, shall we get ready to fight?
inuyahsa fangirl: I'm glad that my effect fooled you at first, I wanted everyone to think that it was the real Lloyd and Kratos. They give it away after awhile, but to Storm they're real, that's because she's very self-conscious of what others think about her. Glad that you liked the last chapter and I hope you keep reading.
Lady D 10290 and Brittany: Thanks so much for your kind words and I'm glad that you took time out of your life to read my story. I loved your story and it feels really cool to have an author that I like reading my story, especially when they review and say that they like it. Thank you and I hope that you continue to enjoy this story.
TsukiharaKitty: Glad that you liked the last chapter and I'm happy that I was able to fool you. That was my whole idea, to get everyone to believe that Lloyd, Kratos, and Anna were talking to Storm. Don't feel bad, you weren't the only one fooled by it. Thanks for your review.
jayseeen: I'm glad that this was a good chapter and I am always happy to stray away from the game's plot, I'll only go so far. I don't want it to sound like completely random things are always happening. Of course, if I'm short on dialogue myself, then I go to the game for some quick dialogue. Thanks for your review, keep on reading!
Chapter 36: The Final Battle
This was it, it was finally time to face Mithos himself and bring order to the two worlds. Lloyd and the rest of the group were about to transport themselves to where Mithos was hiding. There was a small piece of land, what looked to be part of the Tower of Salvation at one point in time, was hovering in the middle of what looked like space. All that stood between Mithos and the group was a large chasm that was easily crossed by a teleporter. There were many thoughts racing through the group, but none like the ones running through Storm's.
This is it. It's time to fight Mithos. The man who cared for me and raised me for years. But, he was also the man who tried to hurt my family and it was his fault that our family was split up. I have to do this, Mithos is an evil man, Storm thought as she followed the rest of the group to the teleporter.
Not wanting to cause any tension or bad feelings at Storm, the rest of the group decided to remain quiet as they left for the small piece of land. The only thing that anyone did was Lloyd nodding his head to the group to signal them to get on the machine.
Once they crossed the large gap, the group walked over to where they saw Mithos standing. "Something's not right," Raine pointed as they approached the angel.
"I'm going home...I'm going home with my sister..." Mithos kept repeating until Storm walked over towards him. Suddenly, the Cruxis Crystal that was still attached to her neck flew off and attached itself to Mithos.
"I can't tell you how much I appreciate you bringing me back to my body," Mithos said to Storm.
"This is the end of the line Mithos, we're going to reunite the two worlds," Lloyd said.
"Hmph...sure you are. And Storm, are you actually going to fight me? You don't even remember everything I've done for you. You're actually going to kill your Uncle Mithos?" Mithos said.
"No, Uncle Mithos is already dead and you killed him. My Uncle Mithos never acted like you do, my Uncle Mithos would have never tried to hurt my family or me. He died when you became obsessed with getting Sylverant's Chosen, he's already dead and I'm going to make sure you don't harm anyone else," Storm said as she released her wings.
"So be it, you will all die!" Mithos said as he pulled out his own wings. The rest of the group prepared for what was about to be the final battle.
Lloyd immediately attacked Mithos who easily teleported himself behind him with his Death Eater attack. Storm tried to rush in to protect Lloyd, but Mithos was too quick and attacked her hard with his Bloody Lance attack. Storm felt like everything in her body was on fire and was unable to pull herself back together quickly. Mithos took the opportunity to come at her, preparing for his Thunder Arrow attack. Kratos and Zelos both saw the danger she was in. Zelos moved in and attacked Mithos. While Mithos was distracted, Kratos ran to his daughter to apply some much needed First Aid (A/N: Anyone who's had their character attacked by Bloody Lance knows how devastating the attack is) . Zelos was quickly blown away by Mithos' Outburst attack. Zelos gathered himself quickly as the group decided to regroup. Raine used her Nurse ability and helped to heal the group.
"I think we need a plan," Storm said. "There's not enough opportunity for me to cast any spells, but if you guys can buy some time I think I can."
"I'll help too, if we both use Judgement at the same time, we can defeat him. That way we'll be more likely to hit him," Kratos replied.
"Okay, Zelos, Regal, and I will go in and distract him, you guys need to find a spot out of his sight to do your spell. Let's do this," Lloyd said as they went back to the battle that Sheena, Presea, Colette, and Raine were fighting. Regal, Lloyd, and Zelos all ran towards Mithos who was preparing for their attack. He knocked them away with his Outburst attack. He then attacked them with his Prism Sword attack, striking Zelos directly. Raine quickly began her work to heal the party as they continued to distract Mithos.
Storm and Kratos flew to a spot above and behind Mithos. They flew into the air and began to prepare for their attacks. Kratos began his chant, but Storm seemed to be attempting a different attack. Kratos stopped noticed that she wasn't preparing for her Judgement attack. "What are you doing Storm? We don't have much time to waste," Kratos pointed out.
"I know, trust me okay and do your attack," Storm said as she began to focus as she began to emit a purple light around her.
"Sacred powers, cast light upon these corrupted souls, blame your fate. Judgement!" Kratos called as the sky became dark.
"I hope I can do this. Martel give me power. Indignation Judgement!" Storm called.
Mithos heard what was happening but wasn't quick enough to escape as he was trapped in a purple ring that surrounded him. Kratos' Judgement began to fall to the ground and Mithos had no where to run to, he was completely trapped in Storm's barrier. He was hit directly by the Judgement attack, then Storm's Indignation Judgement finished off what strength he had when a large ray of light fell directly on the purple circle. A large explosion resulted from the force of the light hitting the circle.
Storm and Kratos both came down from their hiding spots, both were exhausted from their use of all their power. When the smoke cleared, the group saw Mithos standing before he fell to his knees. Lloyd and the others walked over to him when his body disappeared, leaving his Cruxis Crystal. The Crystal stayed right where it was, not falling to the ground. Mithos' image appeared by the crystal.
"You win, I can't fight you anymore. Now, please destroy my Cruxis Crystal. You know, if I could go back and do everything all over again, I would. I have no regrets for anything I did. This is the path I will always choose," Mithos said.
Lloyd broke Mithos' crystal into many small pieces, destroying all that was left of the once powerful Lord Yggdrassil. Storm couldn't help as a small tear rolled down her cheek.
"You could have lived with us...damn it," Lloyd quietly said as he looked sadly at his sword.
"The old pact maker is now dead, what does the new pact maker wish?" Origin said from the Eternal Sword.
"I wish that the two worlds were reunited, I wish they were back just as they were originally," Lloyd said as he held up his two swords. The swords both emitted a light. One was red, one was blue, they came together to form a purple light.
The next thing the group knew was that they were all back. Soon, they were surrounded by all the Summon Spirits. "Hey, what are you guys doing out here?" Sheena asked.
"This world will soon die, there is not enough mana to support the newly created world. Without the Giant Tree all life will wither and die," Origin said.
"I know what will happen, I want to know how to stop it from happening," Lloyd said.
"Lloyd, you have to germinate the Great Seed, without it, everything will die," Storm told her brother.
"Exactly," Kratos said.
"Okay, Eternal Sword. My last request is to help germinate the Great Seed," Lloyd said.
"It has already drifted far away, even if you could reach it, if you germinate it you could possibly use all of your mana. Do you still want to try?" Origin replied.
"I said I'm doing it and that's that," Lloyd replied.
The Eternal Sword glowed a little bit but it soon disappeared. Then, just as the group began to lose hope, Lloyd unleashed two huge white wings from his back. He flew up to where the Great Seed was, hoping that he would somehow be able to save it. Storm stayed on the ground as she watched her brother as he revived the Great Seed and saved Symphonia.
That's my brother, Storm thought proudly to herself.
That's my son, Kratos said as he watched Lloyd fly into the sky.
That's it! One chapter to go. We get to find out what's gonna happen to the characters before the sequel. I can't wait. I am a little sad that this one is almost over. Thanks to everyone who has been reading and reviewing. Please review this chapter okay!