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When they reached Triet, everyone was tired so they decided to rest in the inn. Inside, they were having a discussion about Exspheres. "In other words, these Exspheres are amplifiers that awaken our dormant capabilities." Raine explained. "You know, I think you should use one so you can be like the rest of us who use Exspheres. Well, except for Colette." Double D said. "What a brilliant idea, Eddward. I wonder if I can use one." Raine said.

"That would be difficult. Exspheres are harmful to the body without a Key Crest." Kratos explained. "Couldn't we make a Key Crest?" Colette asked. "As I told you before, a Key Crest is made by processing inhibitor ore, then engraving it with a crest to control the Exsphere attached to its surface. It is said to be a secret art known only to the dwarves." Kratos explained. "Yeah. I can engrave that charm…er, crest, but only my dad can process the ore." Lloyd said.

"Isn't there any inhibitor ore in these materials Professor Sage has?" Double D asked. Everyone was puzzled until Raine took out some objects. "Raine! Did you bring these from our house!" Genis asked. "Of course. They're valuable research materials. This is a holy vase from the Balacruf Mausoleum. This is a jeweled sword from the Martel Temple. This is a priest's crown from the Asgard ruins. This is yellow ore from the Hima mines…" Raine explained. Lloyd said it was junk and Raine got angry.

Kratos found some sort of stone that Raine picked up from the ranch. She found angelic language and took it home. Turns out it was a Key Crest. "The crest is half worn off. It's unusable like this." Kratos said. "I can fix that. Don't worry, Professor, you'll be able to equip that Exsphere tomorrow." Lloyd said. "You're going to assist us in our adventure?" Double D asked. Raine nodded and turned to Sonic. "Sonic, is it okay with you that you don't get an Exsphere?" she asked.

"Don't sweat it! As long as I have a Chaos Emerald." Sonic said. "Excactly, what are Chaos Emeralds?" Double D asked. "Yes! Please tell us! You wanted me to get it as if it's really important." Colette said. "Chaos Emeralds have powerful energy in them. It is said to have infinite energy in them. There are seven of them all. When all seven are found, something happens depending on the situation." Sonic explained. "So what materials are within them?" Raine asked. "That I don't know." Sonic said. "So how did we freeze those Desians back there?" Lloyd asked. "That is called Chaos Control. It can freeze time as well as warp you to somewhere else." Sonic explained.

"Oh! Here Sonic!" Double D said. He handed him an Exsphere. "Where did you get it?" Sonic asked. "I found it with a Key Crest while Lloyd and I were imprisoned. Genis will show you how to use one tomorrow." Double D explained. Sonic thanked him and left the room. Lloyd and Double D went on to fixing the Key Crest and after 15 minutes, it was fixed.

Lloyd and Double D went into Colette's room to find her and Nazz sleeping. "Are you asleep?" Double D asked. They started to exit but Colette just spoke. "Lloyd..." Colette said. "Huh?" Lloyd said. Colette woke up. "I'm sorry that Father, Grandmother, and I couldn't prevent your exile." Colette said. "It's not your fault, so you don't need to worry about it." Double D said. "And besides, I'm the reason why the village was devastated." Lloyd said. "For Marble's sake, and for the sake of the villagers that were killed, I'm going to do my best to regenerate the world." Colette said. "Yes. Anyway, good night." Double D said and they left.

They went inside Raine and Genis' room to find Raine awake. "I've been organizing the data we've collected about monsters. And what are you two doing up at this hour?" Raine asked. "I was fixing your Key Crest." Lloyd said. "Thank you, but you mustn't overexert yourself. It's going to be a long journey after all. I don't mind if it takes a while to fix." Raine said. "So it's okay to let me, Lloyd, Genis and Nazz to come along?" Double D asked. "Wasn't that your intent from the beginning? Stop pretending." Raine said. "Anyway, I fixed the Key Crest, so here, take it." Double D said as he handed it to Raine. "So this is an Exsphere." Raine said. "Ask Genis on how to use it." Lloyd said. They went to wake him up by pinching his nose. Genis was still sleeping. "Well, Good night!" Double D said and they left the room. "Heheheheheh! So this is an Exsphere! MARVELOUS!" Raine said as her eyes glowed.

In the lobby, Kratos walked out the inn. Lloyd and Double D decide to follow him. Kratos was at Noishe's stable. Kratos drew his sword and almost slashed Lloyd and Double D. "Whoa!" Lloyd yelled. "I hate it when people startle me!" Double D yelled. "I'm sorry to have startled you two." Kratos said as he puts his sword away. "Startled isn't the word for it!" Lloyd hollered. "You'd best not stand behind me." Kratos said.

"Lloyd, I'm going to feed Noishe." Double D said as he went in front of Noishe. He took out a bowl and some pet food. Noishe ate it all quickly. "Wow Noishe! You sure are hungry!" Lloyd said. "He has the appitite like my friend." Double D said. "So it would seem." Kratos said. "Yes, Kratos. My friend once consumed his entire matress." Double D explained. "I wonder how can a mere human eat something like that." Kratos said. "Do you like animals?" Lloyd asked. "No, not particularly…" Kratos said. "Nazz and Double D told me that they love animals and Noishe isn't afraid of them. Well, Noishe seems to be quite comfortable with you. He usually doesn't like strangers." Lloyd said. "I once had a pet, long ago." Kratos said. "Really?" Lloyd asked. Kratos stared at him long enough to scare Lloyd. Then he said, "Your swordsmanship is unrefined. You should focus a little more on eliminating your vulnerabilities." Kratos was about to leave when he said, "If you care about your life." Lloyd got angry and said, "Grrrr! Just because he's a little better than me, he has to talk like he knows everything! …Well…a lot better than me. Damn!" Lloyd said. They headed back to the inn and rested. Lloyd and Double D went out the next morning.

"We can finally head out to release the seal." Kratos said. "Break a leg, Colette!" Nazz said. "Nazz! You want Colette to injure herself?" Lloyd asked. "Are you stupid? I always say that since it's bad luck to say "Good Luck." I don't know why though." Nazz said. "Professor Sage told me that the Seal of Fire is in the Triet Ruins." Double D said. "Eddward, is that a complete monster list?" Raine asked. "Yes." Double D said. "When we battle powerful monsters, it would advise you to read about it to get information." Raine said. "Now that that's done, let's go!" Sonic said and they left Triet.

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Sorry it was a short Chapter. But the next chapter will have more action and craziness from Raine. But who will be crazy too? Well, it's a secret until the next chapter. In the meantime, Please Review!