Well, I decided to write this story along with my Dark Age series. This story kind of goes back in time when the Journey of Regeneration was going on. This is a story about how Storm and Zelos met, and how their relationship bloomed over the course of the journey. This has humor, angst, and a romance that builds up over time. It may not always be apparent, but it's there. Anyway, I hope you like it. I'll be writing for this one less often than my other story, but when I get an idea for this one I'll write. Well, enjoy!
Chapter 1: New Acquaintances
Storm couldn't believe it. Even after Kratos had betrayed the group and Colette lost her soul she still somehow managed to stay with Lloyd's group. She tried to make herself believe that she wasn't thrilled about it, but the opportunity to stay with them even a little bit longer made her feel good. Of course, when she thought about what was eventually destined to come about she lost her joy. Colette would become Martel's vessel whether Storm cared about the blonde or not. In reality, Storm didn't really like Colette that much, but she did care about Lloyd's feelings. But, reviving Martel would be better for him too...wouldn't it?
Storm had to push aside all of her questions and conflicts to focus on what was going on now. They were in Tethe'alla. Storm definitely never thought that she'd end up there. Just the thought of the entire group making it to the alternate world blew her mind. Not only that, but they were heading to Meltokio.
Storm had always heard Yuan complaining to Lord Yggdrasil complaining about having to go to Meltokio for some sort of mission, but she couldn't remember exactly what it was. She did remember that whatever he had to go there for bothered him to no end.
'What could possibly be wrong with such a beautiful city?' Storm wondered as she looked at all the wonderful buildings spread all over the city.
Storm was pretty sure that it wasn't the city itself that Yuan hated so much about this place, but rather something in it. But what?
Everyone was walking through the magnificent town when suddenly a dog walked up to Colette.
"Hey look a dog," Genis said as he pointed at the adorable dog that stood in front of the Chosen. Coeltte took one look at the dog before violently kicking it in another direction.
"Didn't see that coming...," Storm said dryly before continuing on towards the castle.
"And she'd always liked dogs," Lloyd said sadly as he watched Colette and the others follow Storm.
Before the group managed to actually make it to the castle, they saw another group moving towards them. This group was led by a young man with long and wild red hair. He was followed by a small hoard of beautiful women. Colette walked right up to the man with her angel wings spread out for them all to see.
"Oooo...who are you my cute little angel?" the man said as he casually walked up to Colette. Colette stayed completely silent, staring right through the man with no emotion on her face.
"What nerve! Master Zelos was kind enough to speak to you and all you do is stare at him. I mean, how dumb are you? Walking around with angel wings on and it's not even Halloween," one of the girls said rudely to an uncaring Colette.
"Hey, don't talk to her like that," Lloyd yelled back defensively.
"Now, now let's not fight. I bet you look real cute when you smile my cute little angel," he said as he walked closer, attempting to touch the emotionless blonde. Colette, in response, grabbed him roughly by the arm before throwing him across the plaza. The young red head; however, managed to land on his feet as he stared wide eyed at Colette.
"Woah, I definitely wasn't planning on that," the red head said, his voice a little shaky.
"Master Zelos are you okay?" a few of the women shrieked after witnessing his attack.
"I'm fine, just a little surprised. You're pretty strong there little one," the man said before walking back over to get a glimpse at the other female bodies present in the group. "And who are you sexy?" he asked as he walked over to Storm who raised an eyebrow at him.
"Do you want to get thrown farther and have my sword stuck somewhere in you?" Storm asked him threateningly before the red head backed off after receiving the intimidating glare that followed the comment.
"You kind of remind me of someone else I know," he laughed as he walked over to Raine. "And who are you beautiful," he asked her, trying a different approach on the half-elf.
"Give me your name, and I'll give you mine," Raine demanded stubbornly.
"Isn't that usually Lloyd's line?" Genis asked, shocked at his sister's remarks.
"You know, it does sound kind of arrogant," Lloyd said after thinking it over for a second, making a mental note not to use the saying anymore.
"You've never heard of me?" the young man asked, shocked. "My name is Zelos Wilder, you'll get to know it soon enough," Zelos informed them before heading off with his women close behind him.
'Zelos...I got it now!' Storm thought before looking to the rest of the group.
"What an ass. Did you see that cheesy grin he had on the whole time?" Genis said as soon as he was out of hearing range.
"He has an exsphere," Raine commented. Lloyd looked at her with a look of shock and understanding on his face.
"So that's how he was able to move so quickly," he concluded.
"Well, I say that we hurry up and get to this castle," Storm reminded the rest of the group as they all agreed, heading towards the castle once again.
'No wonder Yuan hated coming here so much. He was in charge of making sure that this idiot Chosen was doing okay. I feel sorry for what he must have gone through on these missions. Oh well, at least Lord Yggdrasil didn't send out a female,' she thought as she looked back, watching Zelos walk out of sight.
Well, that's it for the first chapter. Like I said, I don't know how often it will be updated, but there you go. I hope you liked it. Please review and tell me what you thought. Thanks!
