Amekoryuu: Chapter five is ready to go. Also thanks to Shikamayuki for reviewing! Today, Yuan will be doing the disclaimer again, since we couldn't find anyone else.

Yuan: -irritated- You said I could leave next time.

Ame: Well we couldn't find anyone else to say the disclaimer. –shrugs-

Lark: If you want out of here, you might as well just get over it and say it. Or find someone else to take your place next time.

Yuan: Fine. Amekoryuu does not own Tales of Symphonia, only her OCs and the plot.

Ame: Alright then lets begin.

Lloyd waved good-bye as he left Genis house, they had finished planning the surprise party and he was heading home. I can't wait till I can get to work on Collette's present. A huge smile covered his face as he came closer and closer to home. By the time he was there he was practically glowing with happiness. Maybe I can ask Draon what she thinks when it's done.

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Draon raised and eyebrow when she saw Lloyd coming up the path. I guess he had a good time. She smiled getting up, stretching her muscles that had fallen asleep.

"Hey Lloyd," She said as he reached the yard. "Did you have fun visiting your friends?"

The brunette looked up at the sound of his name, "Yeah, I had a lot of fun." He smiled up at her. "I'm glad I got to see them today." Pausing to glance up, he asked "Do you think someday you could meet my friends?"

Leaning back to look up also she replied, "Someday, I'd really like that. However," He looked back at her, "While you were gone, Dirk said something about going over the dwarven vows again." Watching his autumn brown eyes widen is disbelief, she raised an eyebrow.

"Whaaaaaaa!?" His face fell, at the news. "Not those again!" Last time he didn't get to eat for two whole days, and that was just one of them. Hanging his head in defeat he mumbled, "Not fair…"

"It can't be that bad." She replied, surprised by his reaction.

Just as he was about to open his mouth they heard Dirk, "Boy, get inn here and get ready to learn the next vow!"

Jumping a foot into the air startled, he dashed the rest of the way to the house, leaving Draon in the dust. Giving her head a shake she smiled, "Looks like he'll be busy for a while."

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The next few days slipped by as Draon found herself falling into sync with her makeshift family. A Dwarf, a Human, a Vritaran, and a Protozoan, how much more diverse could one family get?

Dirk was working on a new project, adding an addition to the house so Lloyd could have his own room again. He said it should be ready in another week.

As for Lloyd he was still sleeping in the hammock. When he had free time however, Draon noticed that he would borrow some of Dirk's tools…. A soft scuffling sound caused her to look up. Well speak of the devil. Her favorite little brunette was gathering some of the tools again. Thinking that no one had seen him he quickly snuck back up to their room.

A smirk played on her lips as she silently shadowed the boy. Reaching the doorway she paused, leaning against the frame, watching as the boy tinkered at the desk. Focusing solely on the tools, as he painstakingly carved each piece.

Suddenly he leaned back, placing the tools on the table "Got it done." he sighed, happily.

Unable to resist any longer she spoke up, "Hey Lloyd."

The brunet jumped at the sound of his name, turning around he saw Draon and relaxed, "O, oh Draon it's you."

She raised an eyebrow, deciding to let the last comment go. "What are you working on?"

"I'll tell you but you have to keep it a secret," When she nodded he went on, "It's a gift for one of my friends birthday." He held it up.

It was a necklace very simple in design, hanging from it was an amulet in the shape of star, tiny gems and carvings adorned it.

"It's wonderful Lloyd I'm sure they'll love it."

"I hope so too."

Ame: Chapter five is done! -Slumps down- that took forever…. This was mostly just a fluffy chapter.

Lark: 'annoyed' We apologize for it shortness and the long wait, Ame here was having some creative difficulty

Ame: Well I would love to hear any suggestions, on how to make this better. Or things you'd like to see happen.

Lark and Ame: Thank you very much!