Mr.Who2123: I couldn't leave just Chapter 18, so this is my second chappie this day!
Kratos: Wahoo… (waves a flag)
Mr.Who2123: Well, this is the REAL moment you have been waiting for! Oh, let's do the second to last Disclaimer for this story! (Sniffle)
Kratos: I'll do it. Mr.Who2123 does not own Tales of Symphonia, but she does own her O.C.s. so don't steal them…but you guys already know that.
Mr.Who2123: (Bawling)
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Leon barely recuperated from the sudden attack to block the giant sword. Leon jumped away just in time, and held his sword ready.
One true strike… he thought, glancing at the pendant around Kratos' neck.
"You won't be able to defeat me," Reynala said calmly, charging again. This time, Leon was prepared, and ducked from the sword, only to be met with a strong blast of light that knocked him back. Leon felt pain emerge in his stomach and back as he was knocked into a tree. He saw Reynala walk closer with his sword pointed at Leon's neck. One true strike. Aim true. His mind kept saying, as if it would reassure him that he would one.
Reynala did another beam of light at Leon, who broke the tree, and fell down. Agony of his heart only added to the agony of his body. Kratos, I'm sorry… There was another flash of light, and Leon embraced…
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Delrus was watching intently as Reynala stuck Leon for the second time, now knocking over the tree, causing Leon to fall.
"I must help,"
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The flash of light that Leon was ready to die from was not Reynala, but Delrus who took the blow, and gave his strength to Leon. Leon felt power come to him, and he weakly got up. Reynala had his sword in Delrus and was sapping the very life from the unicorn.
"Strike, young one," Delrus said before stumbling back and falling down.
"Delrus!" Leon cried, ignoring the advancing Reynala. White blood spluttered from the wound, and soon, Delrus began to fade slowly.
"As long as there is life and death, I will be revived…now stop him," Delrus said softly. The unicorn disappeared, and the spiritual energy was lifted high into the heavens.
"Delrus!" Leon yelled again, not moving. Reynala gripped his sword, and struck. The sword met Leon through the stomach, and red blood poured. Leon screamed and fell over. The pain was overwhelming. He knew he was going to die…
One true strike…
Leon gripped his rapier, and struck the pendant, hard and true. A bright light emitted from the two, and the ground began to rumble. Reynala widened his eyes and backed away.
"No!" he screamed before Kratos fell to the floor. Leon smiled, and collapsed as well…
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Kratos felt himself move down again. He could feel his arms, legs, and head. Grass filled his mouth, and he instantly spit it out. Kratos' whole body felt sore and weak, and he managed to get up. Slowly, he pushed his arms up, and sat up. Suddenly, something ringed, and he looked down. One half of the pendant was still around his neck, but the other was gone.
"I guess it was split again," he smiled, stumbling to get up. Kratos sighed, and then remembered Leon. He looked around and saw blood trail everywhere.
"Leon?" Kratos asked nervously. No, not now, he thought, agony burning in his heart. Kratos walked around, looking for his friend. "Maybe he wasn't here," Kratos said silently. "Yeah, this is just Reynala's-" Kratos stopped at the rapier he got Leon. It was covered in blood, and the ruby was dim once more.
Tears filled Kratos' eyes. Why did it have to happen now? Kratos increased his speed to a run. He searched everywhere with blood until he checked everywhere. Leon was gone, and it was Kratos' fault.
"Kr…," a small and feeble voice said. Kratos' heart skipped at least a thousand beats as he dashed to the voice's direction.
Leon was on the floor with a blue sword inside of him.
"Leon!" Kratos screamed, kneeling next to his friend. Kratos felt tears stinging in his eyes as he gingerly put his friend's upper body onto Kratos. Kratos immediately began o gather his mana and tried to heal Leon; he even tried to transfer blood.
Leon sustained life, for a little longer.
"Kratos," Leon said, clutching Kratos' hand. The tears were now endless.
"Don't die Leon," Kratos said softly, pushing a thread of hair out of Leon's face. Leon gave a small smile that could brighten anyone's day.
"My time is up…be strong." Leon said. Life was leaving Leon soon, and it was coming. Kratos tried to smile, but more tears came. "Kratos…it's not your fault." Kratos nodded, and his vision blurred.
"I'm so sorry, Leon. I'm so sorry!" Kratos gasped, now sobbing. Leon smiled a little more, but it just made Kratos cry more.
"Good…bye…Kratos…," Leon clutched hard to Kratos' hand until the life slipped away, and his hand grew limp. Kratos began to cry hysterically, slowly rocking the body of his dearest friend.
"LEON!" he screamed.
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Mr.Who2123: (sob) It's so sad!
Kratos: (sniff)
Mr.Who2123: I actually almost started crying while writing.
Kratos: review (sniff)