The Court Case

Disclaimer: I don't own Tales of Symphonia, Phantasia, Destiny, Eternia, Legendia, um…Abyss, Tempest, and uh…Narikiri Dungeon?…Well, yeah, I don't own 'em.

A/N: ONE. DAY. LEFT. Exciting! Well, this is that day! And then the Case will be there! Hmm…no more Cali Flion to write about. I really haven't written about Scorch and Saphfyre in a while. Or Flaren and Cresenta. A lot of Lloyd and Dialmond, though! Speaking of which…

Chapter 33: Final Day, Hope, our Ray

Kratos, finally ready to speak (well, actually he was sleep-walking and his hair covered up his eyes, so it looked like he was staring at the two, but in reality, he was sleeping. But that's besides the point.) cleared his throat. Even though he was sleep-walking, he did see the two.

"Kratos…" Lloyd said, ashamed.

"Lloyd. It's not my choice. You tell Colette this when you're ready."

"But, sir--!" Dialmond was cut off by the swordsman.

"And you! You should be ashamed. You throw yourself onto my son without a care in the world! Didn't your parents teach you manners!"

Dialmond gasped and looked away. ASSHOLE. She yelled back, "My parents are dead! Maybe they did n to have time! Think of that! Manners, you ask? Then where, may I ask, are yours!"

"Dialmond! Kratos! Stop!" Lloyd yelled to the both of them, "Fighting won't help us."

"Fine." Kratos suddenly said, "Lloyd, I won't tell Colette. That's your decision. And, it's also your decision to choose somebody. Think about it."

Kratos shut the door and Dialmond moved her leg around a little bit. When they were kissing, she moved clumsily; hey, why don't you try walking on one leg? She knew she wouldn't be able to go home soon, but she knew that her friends and family were probably back in Meltokio right now, so that was good. But Dialmond still had to deal with this. Lloyd looked regretful and sad, too. Dialmond brought him in closer and embraced him.

"He is right, you know. You have to make a decision." the girl said, putting on a strong face, "Even if I do not like it…"

"I know…" Lloyd said, embracing her back, "But I just don't know. I mean, I love you, Dialmond. I really do. But Colette, I think I love her, too. But it's so different when I'm with you. I feel like, excited, like I want to…well…" he blushed for a minute. Dialmond then got a surprised look on her face, but then calmed down.

"Well, horny teenagers usually feel that way." the girl replied, with a laugh.

"Wha? I don't have horns." Lloyd said, dumbstruck.

"Never mind…" Dialmond shook her head, and thought to her self, 'He better not try to use me like that. But then again, it is Lloyd, I'm sure he'll be--wait, what am I saying? I should really follow my own advice!' Blushing, Dialmond held Lloyd's back. It was nice and toned. Lloyd brought her in closer, letting her head rest on his chest. He then kissed her neck. She wanted to be with him, but…she knew Colette would find out. Maybe Lloyd was just too excited about that; he really seemed to be at the point to make out with any person that wasn't Dialmond or Colette. Thinking back to her "list", Dialmond laughed at a reason she had before, Lloyd being…ha, well, she got a good laugh, but focused on the situation. Lloyd seemed nervous. He wasn't sneaking around, but was he truly not? This is when Dialmond asked herself if Colette and Lloyd were even dating or not. Masses of thoughts swirled into her head as Lloyd leaned his head onto hers…

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Sheena looked up once again. She did not have the best day of sleep yesterday. She kept leaning her head against a book on law and falling asleep. Crimsonia would then wake her up, and even wondered how the girl changed her clothes if she was this tired. Sola was also sitting at the table, too, so the couple would sneak quick kisses before waking the girl up again. Crimsonia then shook Sheena, who woke up again, thanked Crimsonia, and went back to reading her law book. What the hell was an objection? Ugh…and the whole preparation speech the lawyers would make, and everything, and sleep--oh wonderful sleep!--and…

Crimsonia shook her friend once again, "Are you sure everything is all right? You do not seem well…"

"I'm fine." Sheena shook herself around for a bit like a dog. She then poured the rest of her remaining water (which she had barely been drinking) on her head. Drying herself off, the fully-awake female ninja shut the book of law, which she had read all night anyway, and ate some of the breakfast before her. Today, the place was serving bacon and some kind of meat. It may have been Dragon or maybe even Bear--whatever it was, it tasted great! Crimsonia decided to say something again.

"Sheena." the red-haired woman cleared her throat, "I am…going to be a lawyer in your case."

"What!" Sheena asked in confusion.

"Well, Sola is already a lawyer, too. And…heh…um anyway, we need all the help we can get! The Redjewels…we have seen what they can do, so we must…please let me join! I said I would help, did I not?"

"Yeah!" Sheena smiled, "Crimsonia, you can be a lawyer!"

"Thank you!" Crimsonia smiled and clapped her hands for a second. She then cleared her throat, "It is hard to believe that the case is only one day away."

"We have got everything ready, so do not worry." A sudden voice said. Universa…he gave a look to the female ninja and asked, "May I talk with you for a second?"

"Oh, uh ,yeah." Sheena returned awkwardly. She walked outside with Universa. He was wearing a different sort of robe for today, a nice green that shined in the sun. In the back of the Academy, Universa spoke to the girl.

"It is only one day away, hm?" he started with.

"Yeah…I'm kind of nervous. I mean, what if I mess up or something?" Sheena didn't really care who she was talking to as long as someone knew her feelings. She continued, "I've failed so many people before, killed them. I even tried killing someone, and failed in that! I'm so--"

"No, you are not." Universa cut her off, "Do not try to place the blame on yourself. You were pushed with the honor of your people for a worthy cause. That honor is within you now, Sheena. Those people died for you. You did not go up to them and murder them."

"But I am just so stupid. I don't want to fail tomorrow…" Sheena looked at the ground, tears falling down.

"You will not. We are all here." the Summon Spirit looked at her, "Sheena, to me, you…" he moved closer, "You never failed. You always tried your best."

"But my best isn't going to be good enough! I'm gong to mess up! I'm going to…I…I'm going to fail…"

"No."

"Yes! I am a big screw up! Everybody probably hates me for messing up all the time and--"

"No…Sheena…you are beautiful, and proud and strong…so much more than everyone else…" He looked at girl, his mouth getting closer. She went closer to him. They wound up in a kiss.

"I can't!" Sheena cried and ran away, "I just can't!" The female ninja ran away, ashamed of what'd she just did. Kneeling on the ground, Sheena let the tears flow. She wanted to cry. Universa embraced her once he caught up. Saying, "I am sorry." He held her again and left. Everything was so screwed up. And dumb. And stupid! And just plain old idiotic. Universa loved Sheena, but her feelings were limited. He had the urge to do something drastic, but he couldn't. He'd have to solve this on his own. Damn fate…

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"After all that, we're finally done." Saphfyre gave a look to the house that took so long to finish.

"Yeah…" Scorch gave the same look, then looked innocently at Saphfyre.

"I know that look. Fine, we'll go see how good these rooms are for kissing, and such… " Giving a smirk in Scorch's direction, Saphfyre and her lover went off to experiment. Rubyi had been putting furniture into the house and heard this when gathering things from behind a tree. She gave a weird look to the two, and lost balance of the table she was holding. Emereld kicked it up so it didn't break, but she had knocked it into two halves anyway. The girl was so strong it was said her footwork could fail even the Bryant family's. When this was said, Emereld blushed and denied it. Anyways, the table, now broken was thrown out and everyone took some time to kick back and relax. Sing curled up in a nearby couch and wrote for a bit, then went to the Meltokio Guard to assort some things. Emereld went to go a read a book "How to Keep Your House Above Your Head: The Guide for Controlling Hyper People" and sat down where Singe previously was. Raise went to get another drink and sang something about a "Pina Colatta" and then left after retrieving a beverage. Seles was speaking to Sebastian; apparently, Zelos' companions were taking a break from their duties and coming to the case as well. That's nice. Crimsonia also stopped by to say hi, and then left for the area where the case would be held. It was south of the Church, and had been built quite some time ago. The paint was already getting the old familiar feeling to it and had faded much since its being spread on the wall. The red-haired woman looked around, and decided now was not the time. She'd have to wait until later.

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When Crimsonia came back to the dorm, she found a bored Astra looking out the window. Apparently, she was staring at many people, all of whom were dressed up, and sighed.

"Oh, Astra." Crimsonia greeted, "What is the matter?"

"Nothing…it is just that…"

"Yes?"

"It looks like fun…out there…"

"Oh, you mean the party those people are having? I suppose it looks entertaining."

"Yes. I want to go. It has been a long time since I have dressed up for anyone, and they only noticed raise anyway…"

Crimsonia didn't hear the last remark, but decided to ignore it, "Why do you not just go? You look human enough."

"I should! Yes, I should!. Oh, but I don't have a dress. Give me a minute. I shall make one."

Astra focused for a bit, and soon a dark purple dress appeared. It had some lavender stars on the shoulder, and many shades of purple going through the middle of it, resembling a milky way. Astra went to go change. Soon, she came out. Crimsonia smiled.

"You look wonderful! The party is starting soon, but I am sure they will let you in. Also, it is already the evening; do not be gone too long!"

"Okay!" Astra ran off to where the party was being held. Crimsonia smiled and looked over at the sleeping female ninja in bed, tossing and turning. She suddenly settled and let out…

"I knew I'd find you. Zelos…" Sheena hugged her pillow.

Crimsonia gave a worried look to her companion, "Sheena?"

"Okay…I'll do it! I will win the case! But you should be here…"

The female ninja shut up after this, falling into a world of dreams.

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"That case is tomorrow." Lloyd commented, bringing two glasses with him. It was alcohol yes, but Dialmond promised herself (and Lloyd) she'd smack the man a new one if he got out of control.

"Yes…I am worried. How will I get there?" Dialmond looked out the window, missing her family.

"Well Colette has her own wings, so…" Lloyd set down the two glasses and took the girl out of bed, "I can carry you." He began to nibble on her neck. Dialmond returned.

"We cannot keep sneaking around like this. You have to make a decision soon. And don't try taking an easy way out and saying you like--" Dialmond had though back to her famous list again, "Never mind."

"What?" Lloyd said, confused.

Dialmond decided to have a little fun, "Well, would you ever hold someone, let us say that…Zelos person like this?"

"I'd carry him around if he needed me, too, yeah."

Fit of laughter. Dialmond continued, "Would you do the things to him like you do to me?"

"Like get you food and stuff."

"No. Like as in kissing me."

"Uh…um…what?"

"Ahahahahah! Oh, Lloyd, you are so funny! But I know you me or Colette, so just…never mind." He obviously didn't get it.

"Of course I love you." Lloyd shared another kiss with Dialmond, (who was slightly out-of-character at one point, but liked getting humor out of Lloyd's character) embracing her. She kissed him more. He set her down on the bed.

"Ah…" Dialmond let out a breath.

"Of course I love you." Lloyd left out the door.

Dialmond then gaped at it as it shut. He said the word "you" in the strangest way. Was it his answer? Or was he becoming more attracted to her? What did it all mean? And night was going to come soon, the case was tomorrow…morning was coming, and so many answers still needed to be heard. The Court Case…

A/N: Okay, first off that "reference" thing was to the song lyrics Lapisa was singing (the ones tuned to Every Heart from InuYasha) and that's why I put an A/N there. This chapter took a long time to put up. I will wait a bit before putting up the final one. Maybe. I don't know, I may or may not start typing it right away. Also, I think I've done a lot of things that reveals this is a story, like Sardnyox's strange remark of, "I'm a small character." or something along those lines. And when I just put "The Court Case…" for an ending thingy. Hmm, Lloyd and Dialmond seem to be loving each other more. She just loves to refer back to her list. (She doesn't have a problem with that sort of thing--neither do I--but she likes to poke fun at Lloyd a lot.) And Astra goes to a party. I was going to write about it, but I just didn't feel like it. I think she might start to use apostrophes; they sound like they'd fit with her character at times. Plus, it's really annoying to write "Why do you not die?" instead of "Why don't you die?". Oh well, we're coming to a close, and in case what you forgot what everyone is doing (in the Court part), here it is:

Crimsonia, Universa, Cresenta, and Sola are lawyers. Astra also steps up to be a lawyer, too. And Celsius.

Gnome is preparing the necessary answers to questions of the court.

Eefreet is also being a surprise witness.

The Group of the Wind, Sylph, and the honorable maiden of water Undine are creating a slide show of Sheena's memories with The Voice's commentary.

Maxwell, essentially, will tell the court not to blame Mizuho.

Origin, he is writing the paperwork, as well. He also knows some various court knowledge, so Sheena will advise him when she needs to.

Volt is keeping watch on Mizuho in case any attackers come. Shadow is also helping with this.

Luna and Aska are both keeping tabs on Seles.

This is basically a crap shoot of a WordPad, so don't get mad if it's screwed up. I think I'll post the other four I'm using right now just to add to my profile, which by the way, has gotten really long. Okay, enough of this now.