Hello again. I wasnt very occupied today so i put out two chapters. This one is a lot shorter and is only a battle scene focusing on genis. The next chapter will be a full one. DISCLAIMER: I dont own Tales of Symphonia.


Lloyd, Sheena, and Genis rushed out of the shop and looked around at the city. A few stands were left standing while the others were burning heaps of rubble. Citizens of the city were running around in a panic or trying to help their loved ones out of burning buildings. A small cloaked figure stood, his hand extended outward. Upon closed inspection, he appeared to be chanting while his hand started to glow an ominous red.

"Eruption", the voice said calmly and soon the small market exploded in flames. Screams could be heard coming from the same place.

"You monster", Lloyd shouted. Hearing the voice, he turned around. The hood came off causing Genis to gasp. "Hey", started Lloyd. "You're that-"

"Genis, long time no see", cutting Lloyd off. The elf was the one who had been trying to learn Meteor Storm along with Genis. He was the one who challenged Genis to a fight after they beat Mithos.

"You, you… What are you doing here? Why are you hurting those people?" Genis couldn't help but stare at the once innocent elf.

"We are searching for unlimited power", started the elf. "The master said that one Lloyd Irving could hinder our goals." He pointed towards Lloyd. "I came to kill you and your comrades." He started to laugh hysterically.

Hearing this caused Lloyd to grit his teeth. "We'll take you on any day of the week." Lloyd began to unsheathe his swords and Sheena pulled out her cards. Genis grabbed his kendama but turned towards his friends.

"Lloyd, let me get his one." He looked at Genis and then at the enemy. "I can take him myself; just give me a shot at this."

"Alright", Lloyd skeptically said. He sheathed his blade and nodded for Sheena to do the same. He whispered, "Get ready to back him up if anything happens." She bobbed her head up and down, acknowledging his plan.

Genis stepped forward. "So, what's your name?" The figure also walked forward. The two appeared to be thirty paces apart.

"Are names really that important?" Genis crossed his arms and stood his ground. The elf sighed and pushed his long hair out of his eyes. "Kendl, the name is Kendl", he spat dryly.

Genis smiled. "Good, this is going to be a fantastic fight." Raine decided to leave the shop and help out with the survivors of the attack.

She noticed Genis causing her to stop for a second and look towards the two. "Genis, please be safe." She gave a silent prayer and ran towards the fire to help out the townspeople.

Right off the bat, Kendl started casting simple spells like Spread and Stalagmite. Genis cast Guardian blocking Spread but had little time to react to Stalagmite. He dove and the spell hit his leg causing him to fall off course. As soon as he landed, he returned with Ground Dasher. The formidable mage jumped in the air, dodging the attack completely.

"Aqua Laser!" Kendl launched a fast jet of water towards Genis. He jumped back causing the water to smash into the ground in front of him. Genis looked up and saw another one coming towards him. He couldn't move in time and took the bulk of the attack, knocking him down.

"Come on Genis! Whip his ass!" Lloyd and Sheena were both shouting encouraging remarks. "I don't know how much of this he can take", Lloyd thought. "Come on Genis, you can pull through this."

"Lightning Sword!" A blade of electrical energy slowly appeared above Kendl and quickly launched into him. He fell from the sky and was shocked as the blade smashed him down.

"Yes. I got a hit." Genis decided to try out one of his new combination attacks. He instantly cast his spell, dubbed Chaos, towards the downed Kendl. Soon, wind currents slashed and started causing his foe to rise in the air. As soon as the blade-like winds pushed him high enough, lighting gathered and struck him with a thunderous crack. The mage fell to the earth, his outfit slightly scorched.

"AHHHH!" Kendl was screaming out in agony. He looked across the battle zone and noticed that he was still getting up. Kendl started hobbling over towards Genis and reached behind himself. He pulled out a chakram, specifically Evil Eye. Genis struggled for breath. He knew the Devil Arms personally. Suddenly, he threw it and the cursed weapon connected with his chest. It ripped into Genis, spilling his blood over the cobblestone street. Genis fell to his knees and looked at his foe, dazed.

"I have just one shot at this." Genis started gathering his remaining mana and preparing for Meteor Storm. Kendl started to realize what he was doing. He pulled out the blade but it was too late. "METEOR STORM!"

"Dammit, the kid can still cast." Kendl looked up at the sky just as four meteors flew into him, causing everything in the radius to explode. The surrounding buildings were caught in the blast and crumled. Genis, too exhausted to continue, fell unconscious.

Lloyd and Sheena looked over at the billowing smoke. Lloyd gasped at what he saw. A figure stood up and continued to walk over. As he got a clear view, he realized it was Kendl and the spell hurt him but didn't finish the job.

"Come on Lloyd, that's our cue", Sheena said as she ran into battle. Lloyd followed her while pulling out his blades. Raine, a few blocks down the street, noticed the smoke and her face paled.

Lloyd started using his newly developed skills but couldn't seem to get a hit in. H He felt he was wasting mana so he resorted back to basic attacks. Sheena also was having trouble but one of her knives actually connect but seemingly did little damage. "Sheena, we need Genis to be able to defeat this guy."

"I am open for suggestions." Sheena was trying to match the mage's speed but having quite a bit of trouble doing it. The mage could determine where she was going to transport and that left her little room for a mistake. She tried to throw a few more knives but only one got near him. He grabbed it and threw it back barely missing her. "Damn, I thought that would work again."

"Wait, Sheena. Use Purgatory Seal! I'll distract him." Lloyd was desperate for a solution and Purgatory Seal was the only solution available.

"Alright." She ran over to the unconscious body of Genis thinking that they would be able to heal him later. "Purgatory Seal!" Genis shook his head, looking around. Sheena had rejoined the fight by then and Genis took the hint and joined himself.

Lloyd threw himself and tried Tiger Blade. His swords swung up but still missed its target. Soon, he felt a sharp edge cut into his back and he quickly recoiled away, blood flowing from his fresh wound. He turned and noticed that Genis was busy preparing a spell. "About time. It looks like things are shaping up."

Genis had just finished casting. "Lightning Blade." The spell worked once so he hoped for similar results. Kendl never saw it coming.

The mage was floating above Lloyd, about to cast another spell, this one with deadly results. "Weaklings, this should be no difficult task to finish you two." He was about to cast Explosion and finish them when he felt pain and an electric current run through him. "What!?" As he fell, he noticed Genis, revived and smiling as he scored a hit.

Lloyd and Sheena both looked as the blade of lightning. They both cautiously walked towards the downed mage, ready to finish the battle.

Kendl opened his eyes. "Fools! This isn't done." He started casting his variation of Meteor Storm. As he was about finished, the spell wouldn't conjure up. His eyes widened as he realized he had no mana.

"Sheena, let's leave this weakling behind. He's not worth the effort." She smirked and thy both turned around to wake back to Genis, who once again fainted as the seal wore off.

"No, you damndable bastards won't shame-" he screamed but was cut off midway as a small knife, thrown by Sheena, pierced his skull. He died instantly without another word.

"Phew. Now what are we suppose to do?" They looked around at the destruction they all caused. The city was in ruins. The bazaar was on fire and a few of the other districts were crumbling. Raine walked up silently and gasped. They had quite a bit of work to do. Raine headed over to Genis to cast Resurrection. The other two left to help out those hurt by the battle. Kendl's corpse slowly started to disintegrate into dust. The dust blew into the wind.


Chapter 4 is done. xD The first of the nine Devil Arm villains are dead. The rest of the story will mostly be on how to stop them. Anyway please read and review. Arigato. -G.Ampersand