Mr.Who2123: Hello! My fourth update today! Thank you Diet Coke! (twitches)
Kratos: Why do people drink that anyways?
Mr.Who2123: It's so…addictive! (twitches)
Kratos: Shouldn't you be doing the disclaimers?
Mr.Who2123: YES! Dora the Explorer, come!
Dora: Hola! Hola! I love you! (hugs Kratos)
Mr.Who2123: DEMON! KILL! (shoots Dora while laughing maniacally)
Kratos: …This is crazy…
Dora: I love you! Mr.Who2123 does not own Tales of Symphonia, but if she did, she'd tape Lloyd's mouth shut so he wouldn't say anything stupid! (Dora dies now)
Mr.Who2123: Let's begin!
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The Nightmare Returns
Kratos and Leon had finally made it to the temple. It gave Leon the shivers, but Kratos just stared at it like it was some fond memory.
"Let's go," Kratos urged quietly as the opened the large double doors.
"Are you sure it's safe?" Leon asked nervously as he looked around the temple. "This is where the druids live."
"Yeah, but we're fine, just let me do the talking, alright?" he answered in a slightly harsh voice, although concern was evident in his voice.
"Sure," Leon shrugged as they stepped through.
The air was cold and no wind blew when the two stepped through. It felt as if everything stopped. Leon shivered, not from the coldness, but from the stillness of the black around him.
"I know it's scary," Kratos said in a whisper that was barely heard. "But this is our only chance." Leon looked up at his friend, and gave a weak smile. The two companions continued their suspenseful walk, until Leon fell to the floor, clutching his head in pain.
"Leon? What's wrong?" Kratos asked as he knelt next to his friend.
"I feel…darkness," he gasped. "I'm a demon hunter, remember? I live to destroy evil."
"Leon, are you okay?" Kratos asked urgently and in a panic. He held Leon up, who was muttering about darkness coming. Soon, Leon fainted, and Kratos had no choice, but to carry the young boy.
Kratos lifted the boy onto his back and held his legs as he slowly walked through the temple.
The boy will die if he stays, a familiar empty voice said behind him. Kratos felt the pain slowly coming to his stomach.
"Why?" he asked quietly as he tried to focus on his dark energy.
His family lives to defeat evil. If he encounters too many dark presences, his body will die with the pressure of the darkness he feels, the blue druid answered. It stared at Leon with its black eyes; there was hate, too much hate, in those dark eyes.
"Then I'll make this quick," Kratos said as he clutched his stomach. The pain was returning, and it wouldn't be long before he passes out. "Where are the pendants?" he asked, already turning to leave.
Merown Plateau and the other at Vernandi's Castle. Leave, Kratos, it moaned, and it disappeared. Kratos ran out of the temple and put Leon on the floor.
"Leon, wake up!" he yelled as he shook one of his shoulders.
"Presence…ah! Kratos?" he moaned as he got up. "Did you find out?" he asked, looking around. "Or was it a dream?"
"It wasn't a dream. You nearly died, but I asked a druid so it's alright," Kratos explained, bringing his voice higher to make himself cheery.
"Oh, okay," Leon muttered as he got up. It felt like a thick fog was in Leon's head.
"Are you sure it wasn't a dream?" he asked again, and Kratos looked at him in puzzlement.
"It wasn't a dream, Leon. We need to go to the Merown Plateau, and the other is in Vernandi's Castle," he replied as he packed the horse. Leon shrugged off his doubts and followed Kratos back East.
Leon and Kratos gathered supplies at Meltokio, and then headed north for the plateau. Along the way, Kratos taught Leon the art of swordplay, and was very good for his young age.
"I'm tired. Let's…wooah!" Leon barely managed to block Kratos' thrust, and then rolled out of the way. "I'm tired, Leon," he said, exasperated. Sweat trickled down his face, but Kratos didn't look very tired at all.
"Very well," he replied as he threw down the piece of wood that acted as a sword. Leon did the same, and collapsed on the earthy floor.
"Kratos how are you so good?" Leon asked, curiosity glinting in his eyes. Kratos really wasn't powerful; he had to thank his shadow powers to that.
"I don't know, I guess," Kratos replied, trying to make it sound light and uncaring.
"Well, I'll be as strong as you soon. I'll practice every day!" Leon exclaimed as he looked up at the bright stars overhead.
"Let's get some rest, it's way too late," Kratos suggested, but Leon was already curled up and snoring.
"Kratos! Why did you wake me up so early?" Leon asked, rubbing the sleep from his green eyes.
"We're almost at the plateau, we should get there as soon as we can," Kratos urged. He gave a hand to Leon as he lifted himself up from the ground. The sun was coming up from their right, and they watched it briefly before continuing towards the plateau.
A large structure created by Mother Earth, was in front of them. It was miles wide and long, and about one hundred feet above their heads.
"Holy crap! How do we get up?" he moaned. Kratos smirked, and then placed his hand on one of the stones.
"We climb," and Kratos was started his ascent towards the top of the plateau. Leon sighed and started climbing after him. Kratos was having ease with his climb, but Leon was having some trouble. He would grasp the rocks and then pull himself up gingerly, hoping he wouldn't fall.
Leon tested a rock, and then placed his hand on it. When he pushed himself up, the rock cracked, and Leon let go instantly. He lost his balance, and was falling back when a rough hand grabbed his arm.
Kratos was holding on to Leon with all the strength he had.
"Hurry and get a hold of the mountain!" he said, his strength leaving. Leon grabbed a rock and clung to it for dear life when Kratos let go.
"Thanks!" Leon beamed as he continued his climb. Kratos had to wait for Leon to catch up; for he was afraid he would fall again.
"You got it?" Kratos asked as Leon tested another rock.
"I got it," Leon replied as he continued upwards. Soon, they were almost up, and Leon was getting more and more afraid. He caught a glimpse of the ground below him, and was clinging the rocks, and not letting go.
"C'mon, Leon! You're almost done!" Kratos exclaimed from the top. Leon looked up to Kratos, and swallowed. He placed his hands above him, and gained a few feet.
"You're almost there!" Kratos kept urging, but it didn't soothe Leon in the least. Leon refused to move, and Kratos reached his hand towards Leon.
"Grab my hand," Kratos said urgently. His hand was only a foot above Leon, but he dared not let go of the mountain side. "Hurry!" Kratos noticed the side of the mountain crumbling from Leon's weight.
"Hurry!" he yelled, his voice harsh with worry. Leon looked up at his companion, and then reached for Kratos' hand. He missed his friend's arm, and then slipped on the jagged rocks of the mountain. Kratos reached over, and caught the collar of Leon's shirt. Leon screamed, and grabbed the mountain again.
"Leon, hurry!" Kratos yelled again. Leon closed his eyes, and jumped up to Kratos. Kratos caught Leon's arm and dragged him up the mountain. Leon was panting on the floor, scared half to death.
Kratos was wiping the sweat from his brow, when he helped Leon get up.
"I'm sorry," muttered Leon. "I didn't listen to you, and I almost got us killed." Kratos smirked, and then threw his arm around Leon's shoulder.
"Just trust me next time, alright?" he replied, lightheartedly. Leon nodded, and looked at the plateau in front of them.
Grass stretched all over the plateau, and a few trees were scattered among it. There was no sign of life, except for the birds that flew by.
"Well, shall we begin?" Kratos said as he and Leon began their search.
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Mr.Who2123: Yay! They made it!
Kratos: woopdedoo…
Mr.Who2123: I'm so happy! Happy happy!
Kratos: okay…
Mr.Who2123: Anyways, you should read Prequel to a Restaration by Skyhawk, she is super de duperdy good! I also got to make a dude! Mwahahaha! Anyways, thanks Skyhawk for letting me make a dude!
Kratos: It's not that big of a deal…
Mr.Who2123: CHUCK! COME KICK KRATOS!
Kratos: Crap!
(Chuck Norris round house kicks Kratos in the face. Kratos is knocked out)
Mr.Who2123: Thanks, Chuck! Here's some pennies!
Chuck: Thanks, and remember kids, if you don't want to eat your broccoli, just shove it down your pants!
(Chuck Norris flies away)
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