- Three Worlds Collide: A Fanfic by Gyppy -
Timeline: Based 1 year after Tales of Symphonia
Summary: If you had to defeat God, what would you do? Will the Eternal Sword be safe?
Pairings: LloydxColette, ZelosxSheena, GenisxPresea, KratosxRaine, StahnxRutee, KylexReala, JudasxReala, LonixNanaly, some OCxOC
Author's Note: There will be spoilers, though this is rather obvious. :p
This is an Author's Universe, as well as a crossover. Kratos didn't return to Derris-Kharlan, and a few other interesting tidbits can be noted. However, on the Tales of Destiny/2 side as well, there will be some AU; Judas, Nanaly and Harold didn't disappear when the timeline was restored (well, Nanaly is still the age she was ten years in the future...), the Swordians aren't silenced, and... well, you can tell it'll be AU by the fact that there's both KylexReala and JudasxReala. :p You'll see the meaning of this as you read the story.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Tales series or Namco. All the original characters belong to me, however.
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Chapter 2: Elraine's Return
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Standing before the altar in the Temple of Darkness in Tethe'alla was a woman with long, braided brown hair and similarly-colored eyes, wearing long white robes. Next to her, there was a mysterious black-masked figure, with long, wavy blue hair and darkened skin.
"Barbatos," the woman said, looking at her acquaintance. "It's time for you to bring to an end the reign of the Eternal Swordsman. Bring the Eternal Sword to me, Fortuna the Goddess will be quite willing to use it."
The man standing beside her nodded. "In Fortuna's name, I will bring you the Eternal Sword, as well as Lloyd's head."
"Hmph..." The woman looked away as her companion left. "I bet that stinking traitor Judas... no, Leon Magnus, will stand in my way again. Thankfully, Kyle has no memories of before the timeline was restored... he's about as good as nothing. And none of Lloyd's friends will know what hit them..."
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"So Reala once had the power to change the timeline?" Lloyd nodded along, looking at the girl.
"Yes, back when she was still a holy maiden," Judas said. "Kyle doesn't remember any of it, obviously, but..."
"Then that means she once had the same power as the Eternal Sword," Lloyd said, awed. "And the Eternal Sword..."
"Is in danger," Judas said. "No doubt if Barbatos is here, Elraine is here as well... and Fortuna with them."
"But the Eternal Sword will only listen to its rightful wielder," Kratos said. "How will they even get their hands on it?"
"Fortuna is a goddess," Judas said. "Obviously a deity is far higher than a Summon Spirit, yes?"
Reala nodded. "Fortuna's power is beyond your comprehension. Kyle was barely able to defeat her."
"Damn..." Lloyd looked annoyed. "How are we going to defeat her?"
"Kyle was my chosen hero," Reala said. "Along with you, he will be able to defeat her, even with the Eternal Sword..."
"She won't get the Eternal Sword," Lloyd said. "Even if they send Barbatos and Elraine after me, I won't let them!!!"
"You're a strong man, Lloyd," Judas said, smirking slightly. "Your angelic powers will also help."
Lloyd nodded. "Ah, yes... I almost forgot."
"I must tell Kyle," Judas said. "It would be rather unfortunate if he stayed ignorant of the situation."
"Yes, that would be a wise decision," Kratos said.
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Somewhere far from Symphonia or Ertheria, three people sat in what seemed like a council room. One was a young man of around eighteen, with long, silver hair, midnight blue eyes, and feline ears and tail, wearing a black robe with silver and gold lining. The second was a young woman of perhaps twenty, with long brown hair and similarly-colored eyes, wearing blue and white armor. The third was a boy of perhaps seventeen, with long, spiky, teal-colored hair and carbon-black eyes, bearing rather mundane-looking clothing.
"So, this is the outcome of the Ae'ther Wars." The silver-haired man looked at the boy with spiky hair. "Hugo, be careful."
"Something tells me we've been betrayed, Andrew," the one named Hugo said. "And it wasn't one of the hurricane spirits either. Most likely another one of those damned nor'easters..."
"I'd be willing to bet it was a tornado spirit," the woman said, looking at Hugo. "Nor'easters are usually faithful. But God knows what a tornado spirit would do..."
"I agree with Kanari," Andrew said. "Tornado spirits are far more free-spirited than nor'easters or hurricanes. It'd be rather unfortunate, though..."
"You're only agreeing with her because you like her," Hugo muttered.
"Urgh..." Kanari growled slightly. "Let's just all go to Symphonia, the three of us."
"Hugo stays here," Andrew said. "I don't want my little brother getting hurt."
"Okay," Hugo said. "I'll go along with that. I'll find out who betrayed us..."
"Spiritline Thaiane will protect you," Andrew said. "You know how much that Diana loves you..."
Hugo sweatdropped. "Yes, yes, I know..."
And with that, Andrew and Kanari disappeared.
"Hmph..." Hugo looked away. "One of these days they're gonna get their kid in trouble."
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Some time later, Judas, Kyle and Reala were standing at the beach just outside of Izoold.
"I rather enjoy those Rheaird airships," Kyle said, smiling. "They're so cool."
"Yeah," Judas agreed. "So apparently they work on mana energy? Sheena has pacts with the Summon Spirits of both Sylvarant and Tethe'alla, so..."
"Yes, that makes sense," Kyle said. "Kind of interesting. Didn't Kratos call them 'magitechnology'?"
Judas nodded. "I wonder if it's anything like the technology we've developed on Ertheria with lens."
"Speaking of lens, I wonder how the Swordians are doing?" Kyle looked at Judas.
"Well, I can check on one of them," Judas said with a smirk. Then, he looked down and drew one of his swords. "How are you doing, Chal?"
'I'm doing just fine, young master,' the Swordian replied, a 'smile' filling its aura. 'I see your nephew seems to have taken quite a liking to me.'
"Yeah, well, he likes Dimlos more," Judas said.
'But that's obvious,' Chaltier said. 'It's his father's Swordian.'
Judas nodded. "Hmm... wonder what he thinks of Atwight..."
"Judas..." Kyle smiled at his uncle, knowing the older boy was happy just speaking with the Swordian. "It's good to see you so happy. I wish I could make you happier..."
"..." Judas seemed almost hesitant to say any more, but he managed to speak up. "There is one thing you could do to make me happier."
"What's that?" Kyle asked.
"...Reala..." Judas looked away slightly.
"Reala...?" Kyle nodded slightly. "I... understand you love her, but... she's mine, okay?"
"I don't have to have her all the time," Judas said.
Kyle nodded again. "Mm-hm. I'll think about it."
"Kyle, let him be," Reala said. "He's older than you, and you should respect that fact."
"Hn." Kyle looked off somewhere. "It's... okay with me. As long as you don't steal her from me, Judas."
"I would never dream of doing that to my nephew," Judas said, smirking and gazing at the darkened sky.
"Kyle, Judas, thank you," Reala said, smiling. "You're... both such wonderful people."
"You're even more wonderful," Kyle said, smiling back and embracing Reala.
"Yes, the sky is quite beautiful tonight," Reala said. "But... not as beautiful as me... isn't that what you always say?" she giggled.
"Yeah," Kyle said. "Thank you so much for being there for me..."
"Anytime..." Reala nodded.
Judas, of course, was in his own little world. "The sky is beautiful tonight... Can you see it, Rutee? Father?... Mother...?"
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Author's Note: I may not continue Symphonia's Destiny due to this fic. XD