CW- hehehe, I love the sight of reviews in the morning.

Lloyd- what morning? It's 7:00pm

CW- that's not the point, now will you please let me answer the reviews?

Lloyd- humph

CW- don't say humph, that's Kratos' thing

Lloyd- whatever, just answer the reviews

Kratos Aurion fan- don't worry, Angelos isn't dead. If he was, I wouldn't have much of a story would I? anyway, thanks for the review. BTW- at the rate things are going, I can't guarantee that Lloyd wont be dead before the end of this chapter.

Alex the Summoner- thanks for the review. Lloyd didn't use his angel powers, because he still doesn't know how to control them. Remember, he didn't use them on demand in the game.

Shadowofthewave- I talked to you the other day, and I understand why I don't have a review from you. I hope you get better soon. Ttyl.

Kratos Wilder- I'm glad that you like my fic so much. Please don't kick the bucket, then that would be on my head forever. I'll update ASAP ok? Thanks for the review, I hope to see many more. BTW- I read your bio, happy early b-day, just in case I don't update again by November 19.

CW- ok, that's done

Lloyd- humph

Kratos- didn't he tell you to stop that?

Lloyd- dad? Where'd you come from?

Kratos- that doesn't matter, now stop using my phrase please

Lloyd- fine

CW- ha ha ha, Lloyd got in trouble

Lloyd- why you "grabs swords"

CW- yipe "runs"

Lloyd- "chases" get back here

CW- while I try and out run Lloyd, you guys read the next chapter "keeps running"

Kratos- Lloyd, stop this madness

Lloyd- never mwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Chapter 5

Seaside Stir Up

The next morning, Lloyd and Collette went to the hospital to see how Raine was doing. It wasn't until they had gotten there however, that they noticed that Kratos had already woken up earlier, and gone ahead of them. They checked in with the receptionist, and went into Raines room. There, they saw Kratos, conversing with Raine. They also saw Genis, who had fallen asleep in a chair next to Raine's bed.

"Good morning Professor" said Lloyd and Collette at the same time.

"Good morning" replied Raine, in an unusually cheery voice.

"Good morning" said Kratos, looking away from Raine and over to Lloyd and Collette.

"Morning" replied the two. The room experienced a very sudden silence, which was broken by the sound of Genis snoring.

"Did he sleep there all night?" asked Collette.

"Yes" replied Raine, "he was really worried about me, even when the doctor said that I would be fine".

"That sounds like Genis" said Lloyd, looking over at his best friend with great admiration. "So dad" said Lloyd now turning to Kratos, "why did you leave so early this morning?"

"I wanted to get Raine's opinion on these" he replied, as he reached into his pocket and pulled out the shards he had shown to Collette.

"Whoa!" exclaimed Lloyd, "where did you find those?"

"From that monster in the ruins" replied Kratos, "they popped out of it's neck when I killed it".

"Cool" said Lloyd, still staring at them, "so what do you think professor?"

"I'm not sure yet" replied Raine, before taking the shards from Kratos and examining them closely "the origin of these crystals is still a mystery to me, but I can't help feeling that I've seen something like these before". The others looked at her for a moment, and there was another sudden silence. "Sorry" said Raine "I was getting serious for a moment". They all chuckled for a moment, and then noticed that Genis was starting to awaken.

"Mmmmmm………….w-what? Where am I? where's Raine?"

"Calm down Genis" said Lloyd, "the professor is right here, everything's fine".

"Oh!" replied Genis, now calming down, "thanks, I was kinda freaking out in my sleep".

"We could see that" said Raine, still in her cheery voice. The group shared another hearty laugh, and then went about their conversations.

3 days later……….

The team came walking out of the hospital one fine and sunny morning. Raine had officially been released from the hospital, and it was time for the group to resume their quest of finding Angelos.

"Raine and Genis have now officially joined the party"

"Genis obtained the title: Concerned Brother"

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"So" began Lloyd as they started down the path that lead out of Palmacoasta, "What do we do now?"

"Well" started Raine, "if Angelos has really returned, then we should gather the others. He may try to come after us while we're all separated".

"A valid point" replied Kratos, "then that will be our next move, any objections?" Lloyd reluctantly stayed quiet. He wanted to go after Angelos right then and there, but knew that Raine and Kratos were right. "OK then" continued Kratos, now the only question is where do we go first?"

"Well" began Raine, "taking into account our current location, I think it's safe to say that Altimaria is closest to us. We can……..cross the ocean…………to Altimaria and then keep on going straight to Meltokio and find Zelos and Sheena".

"Sounds like a plan" said Lloyd, "but how are we gonna cross the ocean?"

"Don't worry" said Genis, a grin appearing on his face, "we've got something at home that'll help us. You guys go on to the docks, I'll stop by our house and pick it up then catch up with you". And without another word, he sped off toward the residential area.

"He seems rather happy, don't you think?" asked Kratos.

"Of course he is" replied Raine, "he's going to see Persea, there's nothing in the world that makes him happier".

"That's so romantic" commented Collette, her eyes now focused on Lloyd.

"What? Asked Lloyd, confused, "do I have something on my face?"

"Never mind" sighed Collette, and she kept on walking towards the dock.

"Was it something I said?" asked Lloyd, a still confused look on his face.

"I think it was something you didn't say" replied Kratos. Lloyd stood there in utter confusion for a few moments, before realizing that the others had left without him.

"Hey" he shouted, now chasing after them, "wait for me".

Minutes later………

Everyone stood silently at the docks, waiting for Genis to arrive with the "something" he had mentioned, that would help them cross the ocean.

"What's taking him so long?" asked Lloyd, who was now sitting on the ground because he was tired of standing.

"He's probably digging around in that mess that he calls his bedroom" replied Raine.

"I thought he always kept his things organized?" said Collette.

"Normally yes" continued Raine, "but lately, it's been getting messier and messier because of all the schoolwork he brings home. I'm beginning to wonder if the academy may be a bit to much for him".

"It isn't" came Genis' voice, "it's just fine, I just haven't gotten a chance to clean up yet". Genis walked up to the group holding a backpack in his right hand, and looking annoyed at the thought of him not being able to handle his academy studies.

"Ah Genis" began Raine, "I see you managed to find the EC".

"Yeah" replied Genis, "it wasn't easy finding it either, but that's a story for another day".

"CW- I'm not exactly sure how the EC works, so please, just go with me on this one".

Genis tossed the backpack into the air over the water, and a boat formed in the water, ready and waiting to convey the group to Altimaria.

"Nice" said Lloyd, "I can't believe you guys kept the EC all this time".

"Well" started Genis, "Raine wanted to figure out exactly how it worked, and we've just ended up keeping it ever sense. She still hasn't figured it out yet". There was a loud thwap just then, and Genis found himself clutching the back of his head. "Ow" he complained "What was that for?"

"For opening your mouth about the wrong subject" replied Raine.

"Whatever" whispered Genis, "all aboard". Everyone boarded the ship, and they set sail towards Altimaria.

5 hours later………..

The ship steadily made it's way across the ocean, as the group sat back and enjoyed the ride, with the exception of Genis who was reluctantly steering the ship. Collette, Lloyd and Kratos sat on the deck, calmly gazing out at the ocean. Raine stood near the edge of the boat, her head hanging over it.

"It's only water, it's only water" she chanted to herself with a sick look on her face.

"Are you ok professor?" asked Lloyd, "I thought you had gotten over the whole water fear after your match with Regal last year".

"I'm…..fine" replied Raine, sickly, "but I will never get over my fear of water, or my sea sickness". She leaned far over the side, and threw up a little bit. There was yet another sudden silence, and then a rumbling was felt. The boat started shaking violently, and everyone jumped up in surprise.

"Genis" shouted Lloyd, "What's going on?"

"I'm not sure" replied Genis, who was trying to keep the boat steady, "I think we're being rammed by something'. Genis didn't realize how right he was. Just as the words passed his lips, a gigantic sea serpent emerged from the water, and loomed over the EC.

"Oh my goddess" exclaimed the entire group at once.

"Guys" called Genis, "battle stations, I can't help fight because I have to steer, hurry up and stop that thing".

"Yeah, yeah" replied Lloyd, "back seat fighter".

Everyone, even Raine, grabbed their weapons and ran towards the side of the boat which the monster loomed over. Lloyd jumped into the air and shouted "Psi tempest". He swept his sword around and around, then he let out a mid air shock wave that knocked the monster away from the boat.

"Very good Lloyd" said Kratos sarcastically, "but how are we supposed to attack the monster now?'

"With all do respect dad" started Lloyd, "you have wings, don't you?" Kratos stopped for a moment, and then looked upon his son with great admiration. Kratos and Collette spread their wings and took off towards the monster. Collette flung her rings at the monsters throat, but it moved out of the way and countered with a jet stream of boiling hot water. It hit Collette dead on, and she went plummeting into the ocean.

"Collette!" shouted Kratos, as he flew towards the water. He managed to catch her just before she had hit the water. He flew her back to the deck of the ship, and placed her next to the mast. "Are you alright?" he asked.

"I'm fine" replied Collette, "thanks for saving me".

"Think nothing of it" replied Kratos, "now come on, we have a pest to deal with". They both flew at the monster and began assaulting it again.

"Go dad, go Collette" came Lloyds voice from the now distant boat, "you're the only ones who can fight it now". They both acknowledged his cheers, and then turned to face the menace at hand. They both looked at each other for a moment, then nodded to one another, as if they new what the other was going to say without speaking.

"Oh holy mother" they both began, "cast your purifying light upon this corrupt soul, and cast him into the pits of hell, rest in piece sinner". They both joined their hands together and called out "Duel Judgment". Hundreds of bright lights appeared in the sky, and rained down upon the sea serpent. It was stricken by so many powerful shots, the it exploded and splattered everywhere. Kratos saw something fly out of the monsters exploded throat, and flew to recover it.

Minutes later………

"Nice job you 2" complemented Genis as he continued steering the boat toward Altimaria.

"Thanks" replied Collette, but Kratos just stood silent, examining what he had taken from the monster.

"What's wrong dad?" asked Lloyd as he and the others moved toward him.

"Well" began Kratos, holding out his hand, "when we killed the monster, I found these in its remains". The team stood dumbfounded, as they looked upon the sight of crystal shards that looked exactly like the ones from Palmacoasta. "I'm beginning to think" continued Kratos, "that us being attacked by these monsters is no coincidence".

End chapter 6

CW- ok, I think I finally lost Lloyd. As far as this chapter goes, don't ask me how I managed to squeeze this much out of what was supposed to be a boat ride. Maybe it's just the gift of the writer. Being able to turn a small subject into several pages.

Lloyd- there you are

CW- ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh "runs"

Lloyd- mwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha die, die

Kratos- "grabs Lloyd" now Lloyd, stop this madness once and for all.

Lloyd- let me go dad

CW- thanks for holding him Kratos, that'll give me a chance to ask my poll question.

Q- if you had the chance to poison a TOS character, which would it be? Answer truthfully, don't just gang up on Zelos because it's what you think everyone else might do. Though if it were me, I would poison Zelos without fail.

Lloyd breaks free

Lloyd- dieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

CW- until next chapter

Kratos- please review

Lloyd chases CW around again