Vyser: Okay, sorry I had a hard time to update, was thinking about many different things to put in the story so I choose this version hope you enjoy!

Zeek: Hey what about me?

Vyser: Fine, do the disclaimer.

Zeek: Not that, Vyser doesn't own Tales of Symphonia.

Chapter 7: A Tail of Woe

Everyone was shocked at this new development. Colette had grown a tail! Everyone was surprised, confused or startled by this.

"How could Colette have a tail?" Asked Genis towards Raine.

"I don't understand it either," Answered Raine.

"Maybe Claws had something to do with it?" Suggested Zeek, "I mean he was the last one near Colette in the ruins."

"We should try to figure out what is wrong with Colette," Said Lloyd.

"Then maybe we should head to the royal library to see if we can find out the cause," Suggested Zelos as everyone looked at him with shock. "What? I can suggest good ideas too you know."

"But we also have to find out what that Tech and the other creeps are up to," Said Zeek as he left to go back to his room to change.

"We should split up!" Suggested Suzu with a smile on her face.

"I hate to admit but my sister came up with a good idea," Said Jet.

"We have nine people in our group," Said Raine.

"Wait, who's the ninth?" Asked Lloyd.

"Its Locke, remember Lloyd," Answered Colette.

"Anyway, we should split into groups of three," Said Raine, "But what should the groups do?"

Zeek had returned from his room and was changed in his usual suit.

"Maybe one group should check the royal library like Zelos suggested," Said Genis.

"I say we should check if your friend Sheena has any information," Suggested Suzu.

"But that leaves us with one group left," Thought Raine.

"Regal might help," Suggested Colette.

"Okay, Lloyd seeing as how you're the leader," Said Zeek, "I guess you get to choose who's in what group."

Lloyd was thinking for a few minutes on who was going in which party.

"All right, I've made my decision," Said Lloyd.

Lloyd had decided that Zelos, Raine and Locke were to go to the royal library to look up anything related to Colette's um, condition. Genis, Jet, and Suzu were to head to Mizoho to see if Sheena had any new information. And Lloyd, Colette, and Zeek are to head off to Altimira to see Regal, and find out if he knows anything about the dark spirits. Everyone was off; Zelos' group was in the library looking book through book.

"These books are endless," Thought Zelos as he was skimming through the pages.

"Locke," Asked Raine as Locke looked up at her. "When we first met you said you knew me, but we never met before."

"It was like something inside told me that I knew you," Telepathically said Locke. "When I saw you, something sparked inside of me and I felt like I knew you."

"This is complicated," Said Raine.

"Hey guys," Quietly yelled Zelos, "I think I found something."

Raine and Locke walked over to Zelos, who was sitting at a table reading a book about the different species that are or were know to the world.

"What's this?" Asked Raine.

"According to this book there is a race that was known as the Wolvens," Explained Zelos. "Apparently this was a race of were-wolf like people, who could change from human to beast form."

"How'd you find this?" Asked Locke with a confused look on his face.

"I thank the not-study game," Said Zelos as he continued to read the book, "These people had the talent of making other beings of different races become Wolvens by biting them. Unfortunately the cure seems to be ripped from this book."

Sure enough the book had a page ripped out that told the cure for the condition.

"Well at least we know what is what," Said Raine, "Maybe we should try to find another Wolven to find the cure."

"I don't think that possible," Said Locke as he took the book and reads a little. "It says here that most of the Wolvens died from a terrible disaster."

"Well Claws survived, there might be others," Replied Zelos.

"We have to tell Lloyd and the others about this," Said Raine.

Suddenly a librarian appears.

"Ssshhhhhhhhh," Said the Librarian.

"Sorry," Said Raine and Zelos at the same time.

Meanwhile in Mizoho, Genis' group arrived and was talking to Sheena about the organizations.

"Sheena did you find any information?" Asked Genis as Jet was drinking some tea that Sheena offered. Jet quickly spat it out because of the taste.

"We found they're called the Dremos," Explained Sheena, "Other then that we have no new information."

"They must be very good at hiding their true objectives," Said Suzu.

"Most likely they hid behind Cruxis and were watching their actions," Said Sheena.

"You have to think though where they're going to strike next," Said Jet.

Suddenly, a huge explosion fills the air as well as smoke, everyone runs out to see what is happening. When the group gets outside, Mizoho is almost completely engulfed by flames. Many bodies lay on the ground, and one person is standing in the middle of the village laughing cheerfully as he raises his hands the flames raise as well.

"Stop this!" Yelled Sheena.

The person turned around and revealed Tyron.

"Tyron!" Yelled Genis, Suzu, and Jet at the same time.

"Nice to see you again," Said Tyron.

"What are you doing here?" Yelled Suzu.

"I got some new fire power and needed to test it out," Explained Tyron as he was stretching, "This village just happened to be the target."

"You want to deal with fire then take this," Said Sheena as she was concentrating. "I summon Effret (did I spell that right?)!"

Tyron just smiled when Sheena summoned the lord of the raging inferno, but nothing happened.

"Why isn't Effret coming?" Sheena asked herself.

"Nice trick, I have one as well!" Yelled Tyron as the flames around the houses flew towards him and engulfed him. His yelling was only thing that made sure he was still there. When the flames subsided, Tyron was in black and red armor, which made him look like Effret. "The summon spirit was "gracious" enough to give up his strength."

"What are you talking about?" Yelled Jet as everyone drew his or her weapons.

"Why tell my secret to dead people," Said Tyron as he began to charge at the group.

Meanwhile, in Altimira Lloyd's group was already at the Lorenzo Corporation. They were waiting in the presidential office for Regal's meeting to be over with.

"I hate it when people keep you waiting," Said Zeek.

"Just relax Zeek," Said Lloyd as Regal and Presea entered the room.

"Lloyd, Colette it is a pleasure to see you two again," Said Regal. Regal was wearing a suit and didn't have the handcuffs anymore.

"Who is this?" Asked Presea as she pointed towards Zeek. Presea had gotten a little taller and her hair had gotten a little longer.

"I'm Zeek," Said Zeek.

"So anyway, to what do we owe this visit to?" Asked Regal as he sat behind his desk.

"Well, you see," Began Lloyd.

Lloyd took almost the next hour to tell what had happened. Both Regal and Presea had either confused or surprised looks on their faces, especially when Colette showed them her tail sticking out the back of her clothes.

"…. And that's basically it," Finished Lloyd.

"Wow, the time sure flew by," Said Zeek.

"Dark Spirits," Said Regal as he took a moment to think, "I've only heard a rumor, that a company has been mass producing them."

"Don't suppose you know where the company is?" Asked Zeek.

"Unfortunately no." Replied Regal. "As for Colette I'm afraid that a Wolven like that Claws guy could help."

"Thanks for the help," Said Colette.

"You should probably stay here in Altimira tonight," Suggested Presea.

"It is late," Said Lloyd as he looks out the window.

"I'll make the accommodations to the hotel immediately," Said Presea as she left the room.

"As for me I'll look into more of that company," Said Regal.

Meanwhile in Mizuho, Tyron was dominating the battle. Almost everyone was badly injured. Sheena couldn't summon anything; Genis was low on magic power, while Jet and Suzu had barely enough strength to stand. Tyron however, didn't even have a scratch on him; he dodged all of their attacks with his dance moves. His armor increased his attack, defense, and speed capabilities exponentially.

"Before my next attack, let me just say," Said Tyron with a smirk on his face, "My offer is still open for the ladies."

"Like we'd join you," Said Sheena as she charged at Tyron. "Take this!"

Just as Sheena was about to hit Tyron with her card, Tyron grabs the hand that held the weapon.

"You've got a fiery attitude," Said Tyron as Sheena broke free, "I respect that."

"Nice line, you suck," Said Jet.

"Just shut up you little punk!" Yelled Tyron as he began to charge again.

Just as Tyron was about to hit Jet with his new and improve fire axe, Tyron suddenly gets sprayed with water in the face. This throws him back and he is steaming. Everyone is looking where the attack came from; two girls are standing behind the group. The one who cast had a staff and long brown hair; the other girl had auburn hair and had two swords like Lloyd.

"Who are you?" Asked Genis as the girls approached the group.

"My name's Sera Aurion and this is Sage Moromiya," Introduced Sera.

"Aw man, I don't want to fight more beautiful girls," Said Tyron as flames engulfed him till next we met!"

The flames completely engulfed Tyron and when the fire was gone so was Tyron. Genis was busy applying healing items on the team.

"So what are two girls like yourselves doing out here?" Asked Jet.

"What are you talking about, we saw the fire so we came rushing here," Explained Sage.

"Sera," Said Genis as Sera, "I'm just wondering, but was your father's name Kratos?"

"How'd you know that?" Asked Sera as she ruffled up Genis' hair.

Meanwhile, at Altimira, night had covered the night's sky. Zeek was out near the amusement park at the local game place. He was playing some games, when he tried this card game where you had to face someone the person who he faced looked strange. It was a girl with long silver hair, yellow wolf-like eyes and tan skin. She wears a deerskin skirt and matching top that shows her midriff and a necklace with wolf fangs on it. The thing that caught Zeek's attention was she had a silver wolf tail.

"Before we begin would you mind telling something?" Asked Zeek.

"I'm in a good mood tonight so why not? Go ahead," Said the Silver haired girl.

"Are you a real Wolven?" Asked Zeek as the girl got a surprised look on her face.

Vyser: I hope you all enjoy this new chapter.

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Vyser: Hardly anyone reads a majority of my stories.

Zeek: Aw suck it up.

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