Vyser: I'm back from Chicago!

Zeek: We can all see that. But you still updated during the vacation.

Vyser: Ah, go on the trampoline.

Zeek: And miss being in this chapter? Fat chance!

Vyser: Then it's time for the disclaimer!

Zeek: Vyser doesn't own Tales of Symphonia, or the characters you reviewers submitted. Only the characters like me and Exodus that Vyser created he owns.

Vyser: Now, the chapter you all chose by unanimous vote, is The City of Waters.

Zeek: So sit back, get a camera, some popcorn and a soda. Enjoy.

Chapter 24: The City of Waters

Morning came to quickly, everyone was gathered in the main hall of the Renegade base. Yuan called the meeting, and thanks to Sane, he now had a robotic left hand.

"Well, now I know you all are tried from the last few days," Yuan began. "But it is important. We've found out where other summon spirits are."

"Really, now where are they?" Asked Lloyd.

"Maybe if you let me finish, it's in a place called Misty Water Springs," Yuan had continued.

"That actually sounds really inviting," Said Zelos.

"Anyone seen Kratos?" Asked Sera as she looked around.

"He said he was going to train this morning," Colette answered.

"So when do we leave for this Misty Water Springs?" Sheena asked.

"Soon, but before Torii and Genten have an announcement," Yuan answered as Torii and Genten.

"We've decided to become Renegade members!" Genten blurted out.

"Why?" Asked Jet as he was admiring his new weapons.

"Well without Arras," Explained Torii.

"And without my Ten-sphere, the two of us thought that the best for the group was to help the renegades," Genten continued. "I'm actually a good mechanic."

"Sane, while in Misty Water Springs, I'll require you to search for people who wish to join us," Yuan ordered as Sane saluted. "We'll need all the help we can get against Exodus and the Dreamos."

"Yes Yuan sir!" Said Sane as he left to get to the Draco cycles.

"The rest of you good luck and be careful," Yuan finished as almost everyone except himself, Andrain, Genten, Torii, and Tailys left to the draco cycles were stored.

"Thanks Yuan-san," Said Suzu as she followed the others.

Meanwhile, in Exodus's castle in space we find Exodus and Vex in the throne room. Exodus bored with what was happening, but also a little stressed.

"Master Exodus, is everything alright?" Asked Vex as Exodus sighed.

"We've already lost two of the Dreamos, Chaos being demoted and hiring Kai to take his place," Exodus answered with a sigh. "But at least we have summon spirit of war and the Ten-sphere, and it looks like Skull's scythe was proving to be a great asset, but it is all so stressful."

"You know sir, Dreamos Marina did invite you to those hot springs she made," Replied Vex as Exodus looked intrigued.

"A few hours in the hot springs sounds like heaven," Exodus said.

"But sir, remember what you said that if you're away from the inhibitor built into this castle," Vex started to explain. "That your other half of your blood would take over and you would become…."

"I know what happens to me," Interrupted Exodus as he took out a bracelet made of energy. "Remember, I have this portable inhibitor. It may not work as well as the one up here, but it'll keep me like this for a few hours."

"Uh, it's your choice," Said Vex as he was leaving the room. "Say hi to Marina and Chaos for me."

"Time to go," Exodus said as he left to the teleporters.

While this was going on Lloyd's group finally reached Misty Water Springs. The town was near a volcano, and the streets were filled with water and the buildings were water theme. Basically the town was like Palamcosta, only there were fewer sidewalks and more water. People were riding boats to get around.

"Well now this is actually a nice town," Said Raine as she observed some of the boats that were passing through.

"The water looks so clean," Locke Said as he looked at the water.

Sane was leaving when Genis noticed this.

"Hey Sane, where are you going?" Asked Genis as Sane turned around.

"I need to find some recruits for the Renegades," Sane simply replied as he left.

"Hey, they've got hot springs here," Said Elemmírë as she and Sage were looking at a sign.

"A nice soak does sound nice about now," Said Sage as Zelos got a devious look on his face.

"I've never actually have been to a hot spring before," Zeek said as everyone looked at him.

"Hot springs are actually quite relaxing," Said Colette.

"We all could use a little relaxation," Said Jet.

"I second that Nii-chan," Suzu added.

"We don't even know where the summon spirit is, so we might as well," Locke commented.

Everyone in the group started to head to where the hot springs were. While they were walking, we find Marina leading Exodus who is just wearing a towel and the portable inhibitor, to the private hot spring. On Exodus's body are many scars all over his body, on his back were his wings would appear are two large scars.

"Master Exodus, I'm glad you took me up on my offer for the hot springs," Said Marina who was looking away from Exodus.

"I'll really enjoy this, I can tell that," Exodus replied as the two reached the private hot spring.

"Here we are," Marina said as Exodus quickly jumped into the spring, his towel flew over Marina's head.

"Excellent," Replied Exodus as he began to get the effects of the spring. A large cement wall surrounded the private spring. Marina placed Exodus's towel on a bench near Exodus.

"I'll be seeing you later Master Exodus," Marina said as she headed back to here quarters.

Lloyd's group finally reached the Hot springs, there were two rooms for men and women could go to get ready in the hot springs. After dragging Zelos into the men's change room, everyone disrobed and were wearing only towels. Steam filled the air so you could only see like a foot away from you. The hot spring was huge, and here's what the characters don't know, think of the hot spring as a huge 'U' shape. There wasn't a fence but what the characters don't know can't hurt them, yet. But there was a huge concrete fence at the curve of the hot springs. Now the guys were all on one side, and same thing with the women of the group. (Okay here's what going to happen; I'll be saying before the text which side of the hot spring everyone is on.)

-Guy's Side-

"You know this is quite enjoyable," Said Zeek as he walked into the hot springs but then quickly went under the water.

The guys were laughing as they got into the water and Zeek came back up to the surface.

"I give you a 7 for coming up, but a 3 for the entrance," Commented Zelos.

"It's deeper than it looks," Zeek replied as he was floating on the water.

"Guys, you should relax," Said Jet.

"Yeah, I mean we should take this time to relax," Lloyd added.

"Still can't believe that this is an all natural spring," Said Genis.

"What you going to do about it?" Locke asked.

-Ladies' Side-

"Been a while since we relaxed like this," Colette said as the ladies put their towels on the side of the springs.

"Yeah, nothing can ruin this," Added Sera.

"Knowing Zelos, I think he'll be the reason to ruin this," Sheena replied as she splashed her face.

"Don't be so paranoid Sheena-chan," Said Suzu.

"Yeah you've got to learn relax," Elemmírë added.

"You don't know Zelos that well," Replied Raine.

"Is he really that bad?" Asked Sage.

"Yes," Answered Raine, Sheena and Colette.

-Private Spring-

"Ah this is great," Exodus stated as he accidentally dipped the inhibitor in the water and it began sparking a little. "Here's trouble."

-Guy's Side-

Zeek had dozed off and was drifting off, Zelos was walking in the water in front of Zeek. Lloyd and Genis were swimming around, Jet and Locke were just floating around and Sane who was unsuccessful in recruiting anyone that day, decided to relax and enjoy the springs.

"There has to be a way to see the ladies," Thought Zelos as he was looking around.

"Don't even try it Zelos," Locke said in Zelos's head.

"Keep out of my mind," Zelos thought as he went under water.

Zeek and Jet were drifting unknowingly to (take a wild guess where) with Lloyd and Zelos swimming after them.

-Private Spring-

Exodus was holding his sides, he was breathing heavily. His inhibitor was no longer functioning, his muscles were growing. His golden hair was glowing dark purple, he closed his eyes, but when opened them his eyes were yellow. From his glowing hair two small horns started to sprout, his wings appeared but then quickly, the angel wing molted and became like his demonic wing.

"Eeeeerrrrrraaaaaaaaagggggghhhhh!" Yelled Exodus as a huge aura covered him.

-Ladies' Side-

"Huh?" Questioned Sera.

"What's wrong Sera?" Asked Colette.

"There's something furry up against my butt," Sera answered as she turned and saw Zeek's hair rubbing up against her butt.

After a few seconds, Sera screamed loudly. Which woke up Zeek, and when he saw Sera his nose was bleeding slightly. Sera quickly closed her eyes and threw Zeek by the head and he went flying until he crashed into the concrete wall.

"Was that Zelos?" Asked Sheena as Sera blushed very heavily.

"No that was Zeek," Zelos answered as he raised from the water behind Sheena. "Not a bad view if I saw so myself."

"ZELOS!" Sheena yelled as she covered herself with her left arm and used her right hand to slap Zelos right in the face.

"Where did they come from?" Raine asked as Zeek fell back into the water.

"Sera's got a nice figure," Thought Zeek as he was rubbing his nose.

"What's going on here?" Asked Lloyd as he and Jet were spotted.

"NII-CHAN!" Yelled Suzu as all the ladies went under water to hide themselves

"Maybe we should get out of here before we get in more trouble," Jet suggested as he dragged Zelos by the hair and Zeek followed the three.

As the four were at the halfway point back to their side, a huge demonic beast charged from the concrete wall. It was over 10 feet tall, it had huge curved black horns, dark skin, purple hair around its head, it's head looked sort of like a lion. It had black claws on its fingers and toes. On it's right wrist was a bracelet, on it's back were two bat like wings. (For a quick description think like Ifrit from FFX). The Demonic Beast roared loudly, and snarled at the four naked guys.

"This got from great to worse," Said Zelos.

Vyser: Well now, this chapter was quite enjoyable for me to write.

Zeek: Not for me.

Vyser: Ah come on, you got to relax and got a great show.

Zeek: Oh yeah, well at least you didn't get hurt

Vyser: I'm the author, nothing can hurt me here while I type.

Zeek: I swear that I'll get my revenge.

Vyser: Whatever, reviewers, review.