A/N's: Ok I'm back! And rather soon I might add another one so please be patient!

Lloyd: Ok why are you updating so fast?

Me: To finish the story why else?

Colette: So you're going to finish the story then?

Me: Yup. Once I start something, I normally get the urge to complete it…

Kratos: But usually don't end up doing it.

Me: (sighs) yes… which is why I'm going to finish what I started for once.

Yuan: Well then just finish it already! I want to get out of here!

Lloyd: Lloyd-forever doesn't own TOS.

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Chapter 11: Racing against Time

The group walked into the temple quickly, rushing to get to Entity's cavern before the two members of the Dragon Fang. Hearing no voice all of them stepped onto the platform. They walked into the cavern and suddenly stopped as lightning struck the floor where Genis was going to step next.

"Watch you're stepping youngling," A dragon said softly as it landed before them. "I guess I'll be fighting all of you today. It's about time. This place became boring to me thousands of years ago!" she yawned. "I hope that you much more of a challenge. Prepare for battle."

"Wait what are your conditions?" Lloyd asked.

"Conditions? Hm I have no conditions. Just give me a good fight all of you! Now, engarde!"

"Wait! What do you mean that you have no conditions?" Sheena asked a little startled about the sudden urge to attack from the dragon and really just wanted some time to compose herself.

"It's exactly what I mean! No rules just attack me. And since you appear to be in such a rush if you live to defeat me I'll transport all of to one place once and only once. Now, fight me!" she roared as lightning fell from the ceiling of the chamber and struck Colette, Zelos and Mikel. Colette managed to hang in there and stood right back up but Zelos was out cold and Mikel had chosen not to move giving the others the idea that she was out cold as well. She was merely thinking and did not want to be involved in the fight.

"He'll come see me soon. Solez, when will I be able to…?" her voice trailed as she was struck with another bolt of lightning and things went black.

"The one bonded to Gnome, the one who serves Mother Earth, Treeforte, I summon thee!" Lloyd shouted after he had evaded another bolt of lightning. Treeforte suddenly appeared before Entity. Entity froze before some scales around her face turned slightly pink. She was…blushing?

"Oh, sweet Entity, how do you do? I'm afraid that we will need to have a little talk after I beat you," Treeforte told her confidently and lowered himself into the position to pounce. He wasn't the type for flying. Entity smiled.

"Well then, dearest, I hope that you've been training!" Entity roared as she charged at him and he pounced.

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Kyle and Mark walked up to the Tower of Mana and stopped when they saw a young boy standing before the doors. This was the boy who used to be unable to leave his bed because he was so ill. The boy turned and smiled once he saw them.

"Ah, Mark, Kyle, it's good to see you again. I suppose that you've heard of the incident with Goddess?" the boy said as both boys bowed then nodded.

"Yes, we were at the temple of the ice at the time of the explosion. Then we rushed to the temple of darkness and happened to come into contact with the Rider," Kyle reported as the boy nodded.

"I see and just how is the Rider doing?"

"We believe that he's fighting Entity currently. We, unfortunately, cannot fight her because we lack a certain dragon. But in order to get that certain dragon we would have needed another certain dragon of which the twins failed to get."

"Esoht owt erew seruliaf ot ruo esuac!" Mark shouted as the boy nodded.

"Sey, yeht erew, Mark. Kyle, are you trying to make a pact with Oakino?"

"Yes, Kan."

"Be cautious," Kan said then walked away. Kyle looked to Mark, who shrugged. They walked into the tower preparing to visit the great dragon of light, Oakino.

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Kyle and Mark finally reached the roof and stopped as they came face to face with Lloyd and the others. Entity was with them along with Treeforte.

"You defeated her that fast, Treeforte?" the two boys heard a soft female voice say. They stared at the Luna's seal to see Oakino standing there. Treeforte laughed.

"Oh please. A simple kiss from me would stop any lightning dragon!" he bragged as Entity blushed and looked away. Oakino laughed softly.

"I see. Kiss of the earth is it called now, Treeforte?"

"And so it is!" Treeforte exclaimed.

"Oakino! Esaelp, nioj ym rehtorb dan I no a tseuq ot pleh Hellk!" Mark shouted and everyone turned to look at him. Oakino growled slightly and Lloyd gasped and pointed.

"It's you two!" Kratos immediately unsheathed his blade and Mikel took a step back. The others looked on in confusion.

"Uh, do you guys know them?" Sheena asked as Lloyd unsheathed the Material blades.

"Yes! They froze all of you with Xylophonix and then attacked Dad, Mikel and me!" Lloyd replied as Raine shook her head.

"Honestly, Lloyd, it's Mikel and I. What have you actually learned these past couple years?" she asked as Genis sighed.

"I think we all know, Raine."

"Dragon Blade!" Kyle shouted suddenly as Lloyd yelled out in pain and collapsed. Oakino roared and Kyle and Mark immediately restrained themselves from attacking.

"You come into my domain with that darkness over your soul? I should purify you now and let you die!" she growled as the boys slowly backed away. Mark was the first to turn and run, then Kyle soon followed. The others stared at them and Kratos immediately went to Lloyd. Oakino put the tip of her nose on the fallen boy's back He glowed white for a bit before she pulled her head back and nodded to Kratos who began to cast first aid on his son. Raine turned to Oakino.

"Oakino, may I ask… what did you just do to Lloyd?"

"Ah that… well because he is the Rider I am permitted to use my purifying magic on him which helps protect him against fatal injuries. It's more of a good luck charm for the Rider. That's all," she replied as everyone gasped.

"Lloyd is… the Rider?" Genis sputtered out as Oakino nodded sadly.

"Yes but you mustn't tell him. He must learn of it from either Lorgirdian or Nephrateetie. Also if he dies… well then Hellk shall win. Only he can bring Olympian out of his depression. I sense a great good from him. Only that good can bring down Hellk and Solez once and for all."

"Solez? I though he died when Ldyol was fighting him and Hellk!" Zelos shouted.

"Solez did not die as the myths say. Instead, Hellk gave him a drop of his own blood which as long as he rules over the Dragon Fang he shall live forever. Although he isn't exactly immortal. He is still vulnerable to injuries. He only lived through his injuries in the past because Hellk healed him. And the boy's name was not Ldyol, as the legend goes. It was Lloyd." Everyone froze including Treeforte and Entity.

"But… but that's what I remember! His name was definitely Ldyol!" Entity told the white dragon as Oakino shook her head.

"Hellk put a spell over all of the Tethe'allan dragons that none should remember his name exactly. Do you not remember Solez's last name?" Treeforte and Entity looked at each other curiously. "See what I mean? You don't remember. His last name Kan."

"Why didn't Venforfte or Fonirto know of this?" Presea asked.

"It's been long, dear. Oh so long ago that we saw our old friend since. Venforfte and Fonirto are older than I am so I am not surprised that they do not know. Helious… she hated Lloyd. Our old friend suffered humiliation from her. It was awful but he ignored her though she gave him no aid when he truly needed it." Lloyd groaned signaling that he was coming to. "Please everyone; make sure nothing happens to him. Kratos, I am sure that you will make sure of that, yes?"

"Of course," Kratos replied calmly. Oakino turned to Treeforte who was angrily staring at Lloyd again.

"Treeforte, please try to not let your hatred get the best of you. Will you bring him to Heimdall for me?"

"Make Entity do it! I refuse!" he said bitterly. Entity clawed at the ground.

"I… wish to stay here with Oakino. I want to know more about what happened in the past. Please, Treeforte just bring them for us?" the golden dragon asked sweetly as Treeforte didn't respond. After a few minutes of silence, Treeforte finally gave in.

"Damn it… If I'm going to protect my friends then fine I shall bring them. But I am not doing it for that half-"

"Treeforte, there is no time! Take them now! Listen, find that protozoan. Two of you ride him," Oakino commanded as the others nodded.

"Uh can I meet you guys there? I don't want to weigh you down so I'll just walk. Is that alright?" Mikel asked as Colette looked towards her.

"But Mikel-" Regal cut her off.

"If she truly wishes to meet us there then it shouldn't be a problem since every person slows us down. One less would help," he told the group. Mikel nodded and smiled. Kratos eyed her suspiciously.

"Mikel, we're trusting you to meet us there… alright?" Kratos told the girl who looked at him hesitantly, met his eyes then looked away.

"R-right…" she replied as she walked to the warp. When she was gone the other boarded Treeforte and Zelos and Regal decided to ride Noishe there. Treeforte flapped his wings into the air and flew towards Heimdall with all his might. He wasn't doing this for that pathetic half-angel… he was doing it for an old friend who really wanted to help the dragons in the past.

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Me: MUHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHA

Lloyd: (backs away slowly) Everyone, I think she's hyper.

Yuan: Well no duh! Why the hell do you think she's holding a sign that says 'CAUTION: EXTREMELY HYPER!' ?

Kratos: (in deep thought) …

Lloyd: Hey Dad what's wrong?

Kratos: Mikel cannot be trusted.

Genis: Why not?

Kratos: It's just a nagging feeling that's all.

Colette: Please review… hmm Ana didn't you say that you were going to update soon again?

Me: Yes… but only after I get some reviews. My other story has about double the amount of reviews of this one.

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Preview: Chapter 12: Sacrifices

"Rider, you are too late. I will assist Solez Kan in the return of Hellk."