1Okay, I decided to finish the story, so I wanted to tell everyone who has read and/or reviewed how appreciated you are. Every one of you cannot ever be thanked enough. Without you I would probably not have written this long, epic story. So, I hope that after this story you will also read the sequel. This chapter is going to wrap it all up. This is going to be relatively short. It will tell us all what all the characters are planning to do with the rest of their lives. It will also help for the sequel because everything they will all do what they say they are going to do. I hope you enjoy and I hope that this story has lived up to everything that everyone wanted.

Chapter 37: Goodbye For Now

After Lloyd, Colette, and Storm stood before what would become the mana tree for the newly formed Symphonia, they finally decided on the best name for it. In order to honor her fallen family, Storm decided it should be named the Mithos Tree, after her Uncle Mithos, the man killed by Lord Yggdrassil. Lloyd agreed wholeheartedly with her decision and the tree received its title.

Everyone had just recently gone their separate ways. Raine and Genis were going on a quest to end discrimination in the new world. They were determined to make the lives of all half-elves better. They had asked Storm if she wanted to travel with them but she had denied their request, she had some other business she had to attend to since Mithos was gone. They understood her decision and left for their journey. It was sad for Storm to see the only two other people she knew who understood exactly how she felt by not fitting in with society.

Regal and Presea were going to work for the Lazereno Company, they would use all their resources to help improve the new world. Presea had finally begun to age again and was going to help Regal lead his company. Together, they vowed to make Symphonia a better place, for everyone.

Sadly for Storm, Zelos was moving back to Meltokio in order to reorganize the churches. He was going to rid the new world of the Chosen title, for good. It was a painful goodbye for Storm and Zelos. They vowed that they would be reunited someday and they hugged and shared one last kiss together. Kratos had to actually drag a sobbing Storm away from Zelos. She knew it was best to not stay, but that didn't make it any easier for her.

Sheena returned to Mizuho where she was soon to be appointed the next chief for her bravery and determination by bringing peace to the two worlds. She was planning on bringing back the lost ninja arts and wanted to find Kuchinawa to convince him to return to their clan. Storm ran over to Sheena and gave her a big goodbye hug. She had become very good friends with the summoner and was sad to leave one of her many new friends behind. With a last wave goodbye, Storm flew away from the city and headed towards the Tower of Salvation.

Colette was welcomed back to Iselia and was praised by her friends and family for her courage and for bringing prosperity and happiness to the new world. Colette had agreed to on a journey with Lloyd to collect all the Exspheres in the world, to make sure they were never created again. She would begin her journey with him not long after he returned from the Tower of Salvation.

Finally, Kratos and Storm were ready to leave the beautiful, new world behind them as they prepared to return to Derris-Kharlan.

"There's no way you guys can stay?" Lloyd asked for about the one hundredth time that day.

"No Lloyd. There's still some unfinished business to take care of up there. Someone's got to watch over the angels," Storm said.

"Besides, as one of the few remaining members of Cruxis, I must return. I don't belong down here and I need to bear the responsibility for what has happened," Kratos added.

"And I can't let him stay up there all by himself," Storm added with a small laugh.

"Okay, but will I ever see you again?" Lloyd asked.

"I don't know. But maybe we'll cross paths again. Don't worry about us," Storm reassured her brother.

"Yes, take care Lloyd," Kratos said.

Lloyd and Storm shared a hug before they left. Kratos and Lloyd stared at each other, not quite knowing what to do. Storm decided to take care of the problem as she pushed her father towards Lloyd. He understood her hint as he gave Lloyd a hug. A hug, one that had been held inside for so long. Storm smiled at the sight of her reunited family, but a small tear fell down her face at the thought of being separated once again. After Kratos and Lloyd drew apart, Kratos and Storm prepared to leave.

"Okay, I guess this is it," Storm said.

"I guess so," Lloyd quietly replied as he lifted the Eternal Sword. The sword glowed as the two ascended towards Derris Kharlan.

"Goodbye Storm...Dad. Until we meet again," Lloyd said as he saw them drift away.

"Do not die before I do,...my son," Kratos said as he stared at the small speck that was Lloyd.

Storm smiled at her father and looked down at where Lloyd was as he grew smaller and smaller.

"Thank you big brother," she said to herself.

That is all everyone, this story is done. I really hope that it ended okay. I thought it was a little sentimental. Will Storm and Kratos return or what? I don't know, I guess you'll have to read the sequel. Coming soon to a near you. Thank you so much once again to everyone who has made this story possible, you know who you are. Thank you!