Vyser: I'm back and have a new chapter!
Zeek: Well, at least my hair grew back.
Vyser: Then please do the disclaimer.
Zeek: Only cause I'm in a good mode. Vyser does not own Tales of Symphonia.
Vyser: Plain, but good enough.
Chapter 6: Enriched Spirits or The Flaming DancerCrystal was waiting for Lloyd, Zeek, and Zelos to make the first move. Water dripping onto the ground, suddenly Zeek charges at Crystal with his dagger. When he makes contact, Crystal is still standing as if the attack just went right through her. Because it did, Zeek only attacked an illusion. As Zeek was looking for where Crystal was. Lloyd spots her above Zeek with her weapons coming down towards Zeek.
"Zeek! Look out!" Yelled Lloyd as he pushed his friend out of the way and easily dodged the attack as well.
"Hold still!" Commanded Crystal as she launched another attack.
"I got this," Said Zelos as he jump in front of the attack and blocked it with his sword.
"Not bad," Said Crystal as she jumped backwards. "But how will you deal with this."
Crystal was standing there, and suddenly five more Crystals appeared. Each one exactly like the original, then they all shuffled together and attacked. The six paired up in twos and were charging at Lloyd, Zeek, and Zelos. They all three had defensive positions, but that was no good. When they all blocked the attacks, Zeek was hit from behind. Crystal then jumped over the others and began to do one of those evil laughs.
"Hehe, that was fun," Said Crystal as she looked as she was concentrating. "Let's do it again."
"C'mon, there's got to be a weakness to this attack," Thought Zeek as he was watching Crystal multiply once more into six Crystals. "Wait I got it."
The Crystals were charging at the group and so was Zeek. He ran right through the first three and kicked the next one in the stomach. That was the real Crystal, and as she was thrown back a little the other Crystals disappeared.
"Good shot," Said Crystal as she just shrugged the attack off, "How'd know that was the real me?"
"Simple, your shadow," Said Zeek as he pointed to the top of the ruins where sunlight was actually shining through. "Those were just images that can't cast shadows."
"Impressive, but how will you deal with this," Said Crystal as she held a dark spirit.
"Uh oh," Quietly said Zelos.
"Now watch," Said Crystal as she placed the dark spirit on her forehead.
Suddenly, another Crystal appeared except without the dark spirit on her forehead. The two Crystals charge at Zeek and Zelos. Zeek and Zelos quickly put up their weapons just in time to discover that the two Crystals are both real!
"Guys!" Yelled Lloyd as he began to run over to help his friends.
"No Lloyd!" Yelled Zeek as he was still holding off one of the Crystals' attack. "We'll distract these two, you go ahead!"
Lloyd shook his head in yes, and ran off.
"Well it looks like it's just you and me kid," Said Zelos.
"I think you know what we have to do," Replied Zeek as he and Zelos pushed the two Crystals' attack back causing them to stutter a little.
"Aim for the dark spirit," Said Zelos as he and Zeek charged at the Crystals.
Meanwhile in Meltokio, Raine, Genis, and Suzu were healed thanks to some supplies that Locke managed to get. Many people returned to Meltokio, and were starting to fix the area that Hydrozoa landed on. The group that remained behind were getting some more supplies in case something happened.
"I hope the others are alright," Said Genis.
"I'm sure they're okay," Reassured Raine.
Suddenly the entire city was enveloped in a music that raise the dead and make them dance. When the group found the cause of the music, there was a large crowd of ladies cheering in the center of the town. When the group finally got past some of the ladies, there was a man with hair that was like a flame and was dancing to the lively music. The odd thing about the dancing was that the man had rings of fire all around his body and none of his clothes got burnt. When the music stopped all the ladies cheered for him and began to leave. The man noticed Raine, Suzu, Genis, and Locke were still there, and approached the two young women.
"Hello lovely ladies, did you enjoy the performance," Said the man as he bowed his head.
"Wait, I know you, you're Tyron, the Volcanic Dancer," Exclaimed Suzu as Tyron stroked his hair with his right hand.
"I'm glad you heard of me," Said Tyron. Tyron had red and yellow hair, and had a slim build. He was wearing a red vest over a black sleeveless shirt, black and silver gloves, black pants, and red and gray boots. "So what are you're names?"
"I'm Suzu," Said Suzu as she was staring at Tyron.
"I am Raine," Said Raine.
"The name's Genis and this is Locke," Said Genis as he pointed towards Locke.
"Raine and Genis? Where have I heard those names before?" Asked Tyron as he looked at a small notebook that he pulled from his vest. "Here we are. Well, I offer you all a choice."
"And what's that?" Asked Locke as everyone had an idea where this was heading.
"Whoa, freaky voice in my head," Said Tyron, "Any way this deal makes you follow my master, in return, I won't have to destroy you."
"Yeah right. Take this!" Yelled Genis as he shot a fireball straight at Tyron's head.
Just as the fireball was about to hit Tyron, Tyron simply raised his right hand to waist level. The fireball was drawn into the hand and Tyron clenched his fist and the fire was out.
"Not a bad fireball attack, for a rookie," Said Tyron as he opened the hand and a much bigger flame had appeared. "So I'm assuming that you dislike my deal?"
"You got that right," Said Suzu as everyone drew their weapons.
"I don't normally fight girls," Said Tyron as the flame in his hand changed into an axe. "But, if I must then I must."
Tyron began to charge at the group, each one bracing them selves for his first attack. Locke read Tyron's mind and charged at Tyron. Just as Locke was about to slash Tyron with his daggers, Tyron quickly slid out of the way with a dance move and countered with a kick to Locke's stomach. Locke went flying backwards.
"Dancing not just for entertainment," Said Tyron as music began to play with him still dancing, "It helps me battle."
Meanwhile in the Deep Ruins, Lloyd had finally reached the middle of the city. When he did Tech was almost done with energizing Collete's crystal. Before Lloyd made his move, he noticed that Claws, Marina, and a dragon person were standing in the middle. Suddenly Claws smells something in the air, and looks to where Lloyd is standing.
"Oh great, its Lloyd," Said Claws as Marina and the dragon man started approaching Lloyd.
"Get out of my way!" Yelled Lloyd as he ran and jumped over Marina and the dragon person (Drag), and draws his two swords and heads towards Tech and the weird machine.
Suddenly, Lloyd is tripped by what appeared to be Drag's tail. Then Drag picks Lloyd up and puts Lloyd in a headlock.
"Let me go!" Commanded Lloyd.
"No one can break free from me Drag," Said Drag.
Tech had just finished and removed the crystal from Colette. He then placed the crystal with in his pocket.
"I've finished," Said Tech as Marina stood next to him, "Marina and I are going to report back now."
Then black smoke covered Tech and Marina and they disappeared when the smoke cleared. Claws then approached Colette who was still knocked out.
"How much power did Tech use to knock out his girl," Thought Claws as he lifted Colette's hand.
"What are you doing!" Yelled Lloyd as he struggled to get free.
"Relax buddy," Said Claws.
Suddenly, Drag yells in pain and lets Lloyd go. Lloyd quickly turns to see that Zeek and Zelos attack Drag from behind. Lloyd charges at Claws again who let go of Colette's hand. Just as Lloyd is about to slash Claws, Claws disappears in a cloud of white smoke. Drag disappears in a cloud of black smoke. Lloyd sighed and put his swords away, and picked up Colette.
"How'd you guys defeat Crystal," Asked Lloyd as he carefully approached the two.
"Thank Zelos' wild behavior," Sighed Zeek.
"You see here's what I did," Began Zelos.
"Don't talk about it Zelos," Interrupted Zeek. "Let's just get out of here."
No one noticed the bite marks on Colette left hand, and no one would ever. Cause the bite marks instantly vanished. Meanwhile back in Meltokio, Raine, Genis, Suzu and Locke were having a rough time trying even to stop Tyron from dancing let alone damage him in battle. Locke was knocked out, while the others were a little damage. Tyron was still dancing and the music was still playing.
"Let the music spin!" Yelled Tyron as he danced with his axe to attack the group once more.
Just as Tyron's axe was about to hit the group, a male with auburn hair and blue eyes wearing gray and black clothing blocks Tyron's attack with twin swords. Tyron jumps back and quickly gets angry.
"Hey Suzu," Says the Auburn hair male.
"Hey bro!" Replied Suzu. "How ya doing Jet?"
"You have a brother?" Asked Genis, everyone was ignoring Tyron and he was getting pretty angry with that.
"Yup," Answered Suzu.
"Hello we're in the middle of a battle here!" Yelled Tyron.
"Buzz off," Said Jet as the music scratched and Tyron got embarrassed.
"That's it!" Yelled Tyron as he put a dark spirit on his wrist. His wrist instantly became engulfed by fire. Tyron charged at the group with his new weapon. "Prepare to fall!"
Just as Tyron was about to punch Jet, one of the Drago cycles appeared from the sky and crash into Tyron. Causing the dark spirit to fly up off his wrist. Zeek's Drago cycle was that unfortunate one that crashed. Zeek got off and quickly grabbed the dark spirit. Lloyd, Colette (Who had recovered during the ride to Meltokio), and Zelos landed quickly behind Zeek.
"Good job Zeek," Said Genis, "But did you have to crash the vehicle?"
"I didn't have a choice in the matter," Replied Zeek as he walked over to Locke and woke him up. "Here's a dark spirit. Get cracking on the research."
"I'm tired of getting hurt any way," Said Locke as he got up and headed to the research center.
"Good to see that you're alright Colette," Said Genis.
"Yes, I glad that you save me," Said Colette.
"Can we celebrate at my house!" Said Zelos as everyone followed him to his house. Well almost everyone.
"Hello? Is anyone there?" Said Tyron. He was still underneath the Drago cycle. "My back hurts."
Suddenly, black smoke appeared in front of Tyron. When the smoke cleared, Tech was standing there.
"Never thought I had to do this again," Said Tech as he placed his enhanced hand on the Drago cycle and absorbed it into his body. Instantly he gained very powerful looking armor. "Why do you get crushed by heavy metallic things?"
"It's my luck," Responded Tyron as he got up and dusted himself. "So what I miss at the Deep Ruins?"
"Everything going according to plan," Said Tech, "And thanks to Claws we have a distraction for Lloyd's group."
"Claws did something right for once?" Asked a confused Tyron as black smoke began to cover him and Tech. "You need a new exit."
"Just shut up," Replied Tech as they disappeared in the smoke.
The night passed, and morning came. And suddenly a scream filled Zelos' mansion, awaking everyone in the building. The scream came from the room where Colette was sleeping. Everyone was gathered outside the room.
"Uh, Colette," Said Lloyd as he knocked on the door, "Are you okay?"
"Just fine," Yelled Colette from the other side of the door.
A few minutes later, Colette exited the room in her normal attire.
"So what are we doing now?" Asked Colette.
Everyone was puzzled by the question, with the exception of Zeek. When he arrived he was still in his black pajamas.
"What's the commotion?" Asked Zeek as he rubbed his eyes.
"Colette just screamed," Answered Raine as she went back into conversion with the others.
Zeek was finally wide-awake. He was looking at everyone, but something was different about Colette. It wasn't love or any emotion or any thing. It was a physical feature, it was a…
"TAIL!" Yelled Zeek as he pointed towards Colette.
Everyone just stopped talking and looked at Zeek, like he was crazy.
"What are you talking about," Said Genis, Zelos, Suzu, and Jet in union.
"Colette has a tail!" Yelled Zeek.
"I don't have a tail," Said Colette as something was wagging behind her.
"Colette, what's that?" Asked Lloyd as the thing stopped wagging and looked to be a blonde wolf's tail. Everyone was shocked.
"A TAIL!" Everyone except Zeek yelled. Zeek just said, "I told ya so."
Vyser: Please read and review!
Zeek: What a weird chapter.
Vyser: Don't make me shave your head again.
Zeek: I'll be good.
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