Vyser: I'm here with the next chapter! Oh yeah!

Zeek: Oh joy, now what are you going to do in this chapter?

Vyser: I don't know, oh wait! I know what to do!

Exodus: Hopefully, its something that involves me.

Vyser: I'm not telling, anyway one of you do the disclaimer.

Zeek: You'd think after 20 chapters everyone would know you don't own Tales of Symphonia.

Exodus: Or the characters that the reviewers posted.

Vyser: Whatever, now, on with the chapter!

Chapter 21: Punishment and Revenge

"Chaos," Said Exodus as he entered his chamber to find that Chaos is barely being held by Vex and Zephyr and that the crystal statues of Kratos and Andrain were gone. "Tell me, how exactly did my once crystallized prisoners escaped."

"You see sir, I thought that liquid was your secret drink that you hid from us," Replied Chaos as he struggled to get free. "And, when I tasted the liquid, well, it was horrible and I spat it out, on the statues. And the liquid was de-crystallization potion."

"Do you realize what you've done!" Questioned Vex as he tightened his grip.

"You're a fool! Who knows what those two are doing now!" Yelled Zephyr as he took out his whip and whacked Chaos in the back.

"Ow! That really hurts!" Cried Chaos as Zephyr was about whip him again but Exodus stops him.

"That's enough," Said Exodus as he turned and sat on his throne. "Now Chaos, what do think your punishment is? There are no wrong answers."

"Um, let me go?" Questioned Chaos before everyone else in the room burst in laughter.

"Good one," Said Vex through his laughter.

"No, Chaos. Listen, now I could destroy you and turn you into a dark spirit," Said Exodus. "But, I'm feeling generous today, so you're getting demoted."

"Demoted?" Asked Chaos.

"It means, you're going to be assigning you to an area on the world," Answered Zephyr.

"Thanks Zephyr, anyway Chaos your area will soon be decided, but for now," Said Exodus as he snapped his fingers and the doors behind Chaos, Vex and Zephyr opened and evil looking guy that looked to be 19 with a huge sword on his back enters the room. "Everyone, meet Chaos's replacement and the newest addition to the Dark Generals, Kai Ikamura."

"Replacement!" Yelled Chaos as he struggled even harder so he could attack. "Let me go! Let me go!"

"Impudence," Said Kai. Kai had dark brown hair, yellow eyes with two scars under each eye. His clothes were black armor clothes. "This is the idiot that I'm replacing?"

"Idiot!" Yelled Chaos as Vex and Zephyr pulled Chaos out of the room.

"Now, Kai what's your mission?" Asked Exodus.

"To eliminate Lloyd's past, present and future Master Exodus," Answered Kai as he knelt down.

"Excellent, now go and seek Lloyd's past," Replied Exodus as Kai stood up and left the room. "Now to enjoy some of the fine drinks in my throne."

Exodus then pulled up the armrest and reveals many bottles of red, orange and green liquids. He quickly grabs a bottle, opens it, and begins drinking the contents.

"That is some good orange soda," Said Exodus as he quickly grabbed a second bottle.

Meanwhile, in Drags Castle, Mithos just revealed himself to the group. Everyone had his or her mouth wide open at this startling development. Mithos looked strange though, he was more muscular and his blonde hair covered the left side of his face. The wind that crept through the windows blew Mithos' regular clothes as they dangled in the wind. Mithos' face had a wicked smile that creep out everyone who saw it.

"Mithos, how can it be?" Asked Genis, as Mithos laughed a little.

"Thanks to Exodus, I've returned for revenge," Said Mithos.

"That really didn't answer the question though," Said Zelos.

"I would answer," Replied Mithos as his wings appeared. "But why tell my story to a bunch of dead people."

"We've beaten you once, we can do again!" Yelled Lloyd as everyone drew his or her weapons.

"That was then, this is now," Replied Mithos as he disappeared into the air.

"Where'd he go?" Asked Zeek when suddenly Mithos reappeared behind him.

"Too slow," Said Mithos as he quickly threw Zeek into air and eventually into a wall. "Next victim."

"This hurts more that it looks," Said Zeek who crashed into the wall.

"I'll get him!" Yelled Jet as he ran towards Mithos who didn't move.

"I'm with you brother!" Yelled Suzu as she also charged at Mithos,

Then all of a sudden Jet and Suzu jumped into the air with their swords in the air. Mithos simply raised both of his arms as the siblings brought down their swords onto Mithos' arms. As soon as the swords landed on Mithos' arms, the blades shattered into two. Suzu and Jet were speechless and their eyes were wide open. Mithos then quickly flew into the air with his arms extended and slammed into the siblings, then throwing them into the ground.

"That was pathetic," Said Mithos as he looked at Zelos and Sheena. "Now its your turn."

Just as Mithos was flying through the air he quickly dodged a bullet that flew in front of his face. He turned to see Sane with his gun smoking.

"How did I miss him!" Thought Sane as he was taking aim again and quickly fired.

Mithos simply opened his hand and caught the bullet. Sane was surprised and shocked, Mithos grinned as he threw the bullet precisely back into Sane's gun and the gun exploded.

"He's right he has gotten stronger," Said Colette as Sane fell to the ground.

"I was hoping for a better challenge," Said Mithos as he raised his right hand into the air. "Prepare yourselves for Judgement!"

Just as the spell was about to be cast, Genis' Kendama wrapped around Mithos' right hand and pulled it to the ground. Mithos looked intrigued as he turned towards Genis.

"I won't let you hurt my friends!" Yelled Genis as he pulled with all his might.

"You've gotten stronger Genis," Said Mithos as he pulled back his arm pulling Genis towards him. "However, this wasn't the brightest idea."

Mithos had his left hand open with an orb of black light and was targeting Genis with the deadly attack. Just as Mithos was about cast the spell Colette's charmakans were flying at Mithos quickly stopped his spell and used his arms to block the attack of Colette. Genis just went flying pass Mithos.

"Stay out of my way!" Yelled Mithos as he began to charge at Colette when suddenly, he just stopped. "What the?"

Mithos was shocked to see that Zeek had Mithos by the arms.

"You fool you can't hold me back!" Yelled Mithos when suddenly, Jet quickly rammed into Mithos and grabbed Mithos' torso. "Let me go."

Suzu then grabbed Mithos' legs; Sane got up and wrapped his arms around Mithos' right arm. Zelos, Sheena and Genis grabbed Mithos so he could barely move.

"Here's your chance Lloyd!" Said Colette as Lloyd began to move quickly.

"You mind hurrying up!" Yelled Zelos as Mithos was struggling to be free.

"We can't hold him forever!" Yelled Sheena as Lloyd was running closer.

"That's it!" Yelled Mithos as a huge dark aura surrounded him. "Feel my power!"

Mithos then flew everyone off him, but it was too late. Lloyd quickly slashed his swords; Mithos tried to dodge by bending backwards. Lloyd quickly passed Mithos, and into the air, blonde hair quickly rising then falling. Mithos quickly got up and covered his left side of his face with his hands.

"My face!" Yelled Mithos as everyone got up and was surprised that Mithos was acting this way.

"Does he act this way?" Asked Zeek towards Genis.

"Something must have changed when he came back," Replied Genis as Mithos was weakly making his way to Drag's throne.

"Give it up Mithos, you can't beat us," Said Zelos.

"I hate to admit it but Zelos is right," Said Jet.

"You fools don't understand anything," Said Mithos as he punched Drag's throne and two dark jewels flew from the broken throne and Mithos quickly catches them in his hands. "I now have in my hands the summon spirits of darkness and of the underworld gate. And the reason why I'm weakened is because you've exposed my secret."

Mithos was facing was away from the group, when Mithos turned around everyone gasped. Mithos' left side of his face was crystallized with black crystals, and his eye was a red crystal.

"What in the world," Gasped Lloyd.

"My body is now made up of dark spirits," Explained Mithos. "So now I'm more powerful and I can control it."

"That explains why our swords broke," Said Suzu as Mithos began to rise in the air.

"But shouldn't you be controlled by the dark spirits?" Asked Genis.

"Normally, that'd be true, but for me to control the power, I have to thank your friend Colette," Said Mithos as he held the jewels in two hands.

"But, how?" Asked Colette.

"My left eye is the Cruxis Crystal, and since it's true power has been released," Explained Mithos as he continued to rise in the air. "It allows me to have the dark spirit power in check. Now if you excuse me, I must go back and give these summon spirits to Exodus. Activate teleportation."

"No!" Yelled Sane as he quickly took a gun from his poncho and shot two bullets.

Mithos couldn't move, the bullets hit both of his hands causing him to drop the jewels to fall to the ground. And just as Mithos was about to fly down to get the jewels, he just disappeared. Zeek and Zelos jumped and got the jewels before they landed on the ground.

"Alright, we got the jewels," Said Zelos.

"Now's not the time to celebrate," Said Sane as he put away his gun.

"How many guns you got in that poncho?" Asked Jet.

"We have to get these spirits to Yuan," Said Colette.

"Don't forget, we still have to help the people who were turned into statues," Added Genis as everyone put his or her weapons.

"Well, maybe this guy could help," Said Suzu who was near the smaller Drag.

"You know, he kind of looks like a kid," Said Sheena.

"Is he even alive?" Asked Zeek as Jet kept poking Drag.

Jet kept poking Drag until….

"Hey! Cut that out!" Yelled Drag as he jumped up. Drag was even shorter than Genis.

"So he's alive," Said Lloyd as Drag sat down.

"Hey, thanks for getting that dark spirit off me," Said Drag. "Even though you didn't do it, Exodus did."

"Why did you have that on anyway?" Asked Colette.

"Well, I was picked on by the other dragons because I am part dragon part human," Explained Drag as everyone got a weird look on his of her face. "Anyway, I was always beaten up, chased, teased, and all of the other bad things. One day after being sorely beaten, the dragons that beat me were out to kill me. When they got me cornered, Exodus came from above me and then destroyed the dragons. He then offered me power, I took the power and swore that I would get revenge on the dragons who hurt me and the humans who never gave me a chance. Looking back, I realize that the path I chose was the wrong one."

"Can you reverse the spell that turn everyone to stone?" Asked Genis.

"It'll take a while, but I can do it, if you all are willing to forgive me," Said Drag as he stood up.

"You can get forgiveness by repenting," Said Lloyd as Drag looked excited.

"I'll get started right away!" Exclaimed Drag as he ran through the doors.

"We should get back with the others," Said Zeek as everyone walked through the opened doors.

Meanwhile, in the forest next to the renegade base, we find Kratos and Andrain watching the Renegade base. On the outside of the base are many of Skull's skull fiends guarding the door. The outside of the base had gotten a brand new paint job, blood red.

"I take it that someone took the Renegade base," Said Andrain as he and Kratos readied their swords.

"So what exactly gave that away?" Commented Kratos.

"Yeah, but we need to get inside non the less," Said Andrain. "Isn't there oh, I don't know, a secret entrance or something along those lines?"

"Follow me," Said Kratos as he led Andrain into the woods.

Vyser: Well, now. It looks like Kratos and Andrain are going to fight Skull next chapter.

Zeek: Does that mean that I get the next chapter off?

Sane: Hey, what about me?

Vyser: No chapters off!

Zeek: Aw come on.

Sane: You've got to be kidding me

Vyser: Fine, you two will have the next chapter off. (Crosses fingers behind back).

Zeek: That's much better, reviewers' review and wait for the next chapter. Hey, Sane.

Sane: Yeah Zeek?

Zeek: How many guns do you actually have in your poncho?

Sane: I've lost count over a long time ago.