Sorry it took so long for me to update, I've been pretty busy lately. Firstly Shoutouts:

Furion – Thanks for your review, there will be lots of Sheoyd, but not for a while yet. It's gonna be more angsty than romantic.

Chaos0619 – I ran out of ideas for that chapter so I just threw that up on the site. I've made this a lot longer. Hope you like

Gcn-Sayian-Elite – It's not just Colette's death that causes his transformation I wont give the story away, but I hope you like it

MoonCannon – As always thanks for your review. As I already said the Sheoyd will be a while away. Hope you keep reading though.

So on to the story

Landing outside the seaside resort of Altamira, Lloyd opened his wing pack and in a puff of smoke his Rheiard disappeared. Making his way into the town he saw 2 of his friends from his past journey, Regal Bryant, now without his shackles and Zelos Wilder surrounded by several of his so called hunnies.

"Lloyd it is good to see you again. I heard from Sheena that you were on your way here." Regal said placing his hand on the shoulder of the swordsmen

"Yeah bud, 10 years and not even a how-do-you-do!" Zelos said with his usual goofy grin.

Lloyd sighed "I see some things never change" he said with a cold stare at the red head. "I apologize Regal, but this is business not pleasure. I need to locate the devil's arms."

"I understand. Please come with me to my office" he said as he and Lloyd made their way over to to Elemental Railway.

"Ouch, that was cold." Zelos said as he watched the 2 cross the bridge.

"C'mon Zelos. Let's go to the beach." one of the girls said

The grin quickly returned to Zelos face. "Of course my sweet hunny." he said as he and his group made their way to the beach.

Lloyd

"That is a terrible tale Lloyd... I had hoped no-one would ever go through the pain I have."

Lloyd nodded. "Thank you Regal, but for her memory I must find these items and seal them away. Forever."

"Of course." Regal said standing up from his desk and making his way to a safe. It was soon open and the 'Apocalypse' grieves lay in front of Lloyd. "I had hoped never to see these again."

Lloyd quickly wrapped them up and placed them in his pack. "I must be on my way now." he said getting up to leave

"Wait Lloyd. I wish to go with you. It will be my way of saying good bye to Colette."

"You have already done enough for her." he said as he continued on his way

"Bu-"

"NO!" Lloyd shouted with pure anger in his eyes. He quickly regained his composure and brushed his hair out of his face. "I'm sorry Regal...I can't risk anymore lives. Please respect my decision"

Regal sighed "As you wish, good luck Lloyd."

Lloyd simply nodded and got into the elevator

'Sheena was right. He has changed.'

Lloyd was almost at the exit when he was stopped by Zelos again

"Hey bud you leaving already? I was looking for you"

"Just leave me alone Zelos" he said continuing on his way.

"Aww come on what kinda attitude is that? C'mon I'll get you a drink and we'll talk about old times."

"I said no"

"C'mon it's been ages man. Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssseeeeeeeeeeee."

Something suddenly snapped inside of Lloyd and he drew his sword and held it against Zelos throat

"I...said...no!" Lloyd said as he saw the fear in his old companions eyes. He regained his composure and headed out of town

"What the hell happened to him?" Zelos said as he felt a thin trickle of blood cascade down his neck.

Lloyd pulled out his Rheiard again and set off toward Sybak. Regal had told him that Genis and Raine were there helping some of the half elves in the Imperial Research Facility. He wondered how they'd take the news of Colette's passing.

Flashback

"Colette!" he shouted as he saw his companion knocked down to the ground.

"L-L-Lloyd..."

Lloyd ran full tilt at the beast that attacked them and thrust his sword deep into the chest of it. It screamed a horrifying scream before swiping back at Lloyd knocking him down. He quickly regained his bearings and was about to attack when he realized the sword Dirk had crafted for him was stuck in the monsters chest. Lloyd only had one more set of blades he could use.

The Neblim Blades.

Reluctantly he drew the cursed swords before continuing his attack on the monster. The swords in his hands turned his stomach everytime he saw them, but with every blow Lloyd grew more and more attached to the blades. As if they had somehow become part of him. Regaining his composure he realized that the beast was long dead, but these weapons somehow enjoyed the pain they were inflicting and had made Lloyd feel the same joy that they did.

His mind quickly changed back to his fallen comrade. He threw the blades down and made his way over to Colette. She was still alive, but barely

"Colette...d-d-don't worry I'll get...Professor Raine" he said as he realized they were the only ones there.

"D-D-Don't wor...Don't worry about me Lloyd. I'll make it through" she laughed "I always do"

Tears rolled down the sides of the swordsman's face as he held her hand. "I'll get you out of here...I promise."

"Lloyd...p-promise me something." she said with that same smile on her face as she usually had

"Anything"

"Promise me you...you will love someone as much as I love you..." she said as she slipped away from him.

"Colette..." Lloyd said as his grip tightened on her hand.

End Flashback

Suddenly a voice shot through his mind. He soon realized that he was near Sybak and dismissed the whisper that he had heard.

He made his way in to the town where he saw professor Raine and Genis standing infront of a large crowd. Raine was delivering a powerful speech on the rights of all those who live on the planet. There were a few boos from the crowd, but since it was mainly made of half elves cheers were more apparent.

"...All I ask is for you to understand. We can't help our birth, but we do help you with your everyday lives. We may be different in some ways, but we are similar in more. Thank you for your time" she said as the crowd cheered once more. Genis had noticed Lloyd at the back of the crowd and brought Raine over to see him.

"It's been a long time since I have heard one of your lectures professor Raine." he said making Genis and Raine laugh.

"Please Lloyd, just call me Raine. You are too old to refer to me as your teacher."

"It's a force of habit." he said with a smile. "It's good to see you too Genis."

"You're not so tall now are you Lloyd?" Genis said. He was now the same size as Lloyd and quite muscular.

"Do you see much of Presea, Genis?" Lloyd asked making Genis blush. He had obviously been bulking up to impress her.

"W-w-well we just saw her in Ozette."

Clearly seeing how uncomfortable her brother was, Raine quickly changed the subject. "So what brings you to Sybak Lloyd?"

"I wish I could say to catch up with you guys, but unfortunately I am not. I need your devils arms."

"Why?"

30 minutes later

"She's..." Genis said staring at Lloyd in disbelief

"How are you coping Lloyd? I'm sure this must have been hard on you" Raine asked putting a sympathetic hand on his shoulder.

"My quest to seal away the devils arms has kept my mind busy, but at night times..." he said trailing off thinking about that specific night.

Raine looked at her old student and sighed. "We traded the Heart of Chaos with the old man atop Hakonesia Peak. I apologize."

Lloyd sighed, he really hoped he wouldn't have to deal with that man again. "It's ok, what about you Genis, were is the Disaster?"

"I still have that with me...here" he said after looking through his pack.

"Thank you. I'll be on my way now."

"Aww come on Lloyd stay a little longer it's been too long since I spoke with you." Genis said nudging Lloyd in the stomach.

Lloyd sighed once more "I have to do this as soon as possible Genis. I'll come look for you again once I am done." he said walking towards the gates once more

"Lloyd let us come with you. As a mark of respect for Colette." Raine said only for Lloyd to shake his head.

"I'm sorry I must do this alone." he simply said before leaving

"Do you think he'll be ok?" Genis said as they watched the Rheiard fly off in to the distance.

"Colette and Lloyd shared a deep connection...All we can do is hope he will come through this."

"And not live his life like Regal had?"

"Exactly...Good luck Lloyd" she said as he disappeared from view.

Hakonesia Peak

It had been 20 minutes since Lloyd first entered the collectors home. He finally came out holding the Heart of Chaos. He ended up having to give him the rare Flanoir mouse Colette had given him that night, as well as several thousand Gald since it had an arrow head stuck in it. It pained Lloyd to let this item go, but he had no choice. He needed that staff.

"This leaves, Diablos, Soul-eater, Fafnir and the Gates of Hell..." he said to himself remembering that Kratos had taken both the Soul-Eater sword and Fafnir dagger with him to Dherris Kharlan, to stop any more who wished to do as Abyssion had.

'Maybe Origin can get me there' He thought before getting on his Rheaird and heading to Ozette, in hope of receiving Presea's cursed axe.

It didn't take quite as long to get to Ozette as he had thought. The village had been rebuilt since the Divine Lightning struck it and it was slowly growing in population, mainly with half elves. With Presea as the honorary mayor of the village.

"Lloyd. It is good to see you again." she said with a sweet smile.

"As it is you. How are things?"

"The rebuilding of the city was quite difficult. The fire had burned much of the surrounding forest, but with the help of Kate and the other half elves from Sybak It did not take too long."

"That's good to hear, but I am not here-" he said until he was interrupted by Presea

"To catch up? I know. Sheena told me the whole story. I am sorry Lloyd."

Lloyd sighed before he realized what she had just said"Sheena? Is she here?"

"Yes she is at my home, please this way" Presea said as the 2 headed down to the lower part of the village.

"I thought you'd come here." The young summoner said as Lloyd and Presea entered the house

"I wasn't expecting you to come look for me" he said sitting across from her.

"I found these..." she said drawing the Gates of Hell from her Kimono "I thought you'd need them."

"Yes and here is the Diablos axe" Presea said placing it on the table next to the Gates of Hell.

"Thank you." Lloyd said reaching for the weapons before Sheena put her hand down on the cards.

"You don't think There wouldn't be a catch would you?" she asked with a sly smile.

"You're not coming with me." he simply said sitting back and crossing his arms.

"Well if I don't come neither do these cards"

"You know why you can't come with me Sheena..." he said looking away from her

"You're scared I'll die too, but you know I'm a tough cookie. It takes a lot to keep me down. Especially when it comes to my friends."

"Sheena...I...I just can't risk it. I'm sorry" he said finally looking back up to her. His eyes seemed to revert back to the warm caring eyes he used to, but they quickly turned back to how they were now.

She sighed "Then at least come to Mizuho tonight. You look like you haven't had a rest in a long time."

"But I have to get-" he was cut off by Sheena jumping from her chair and slamming her fists on the table

"You're not going to be able to do anything if you die of exhaustion!" Lloyd looked down at his feet

"Ok. I'll stay for the night. I could use a decent beds rest."

Sheena sat down and smiled "Great. You can tell me all about the last 10 years."

"Could I come aswell. I wish to learn more of Lloyd's travels" Presea said from the back of the room.

"Of course Presea. In fact I'll let the others know. If that's ok with you Lloyd."

Lloyd sighed "It is your home, it's up to you."

"I look forward to tonight" Presea said as she began packing some food and other items

'I am too' Sheena thought as she looked into Lloyd's cold eyes once more, hoping to see him, the old him, again

You may have guessed that the next chapter will be the night in Mizuho. As always hope your enjoying. Please R/R