Neku: Rikuuchiha does not own Tales of Symphonia nor Devil May Cry. ToS belongs to Namco while DMC belongs to Capcom.
Me: And that was Neku from The World Ends With You. lol
Dante yawned out of boredom as the group venture off east, on their way to the Ossa Trail through the heated desert. Four days have passed traveling to the Ossa Trail, four days ever since they left Triet and the weird encounter back there. Lloyd was curious of whom that girl was, even though he was scolded about letting his guard down competely, by Kratos no less. Colette and Agni were in another of their random conversations, much to Dante's displeasure and resist the urge of making them shut up. Even though he is letting go about people talking more than him, the half-demon always hated it when someone talks excessively, it reminded him of Jester. Raine was walking along with Genis; the two were not really doing anything besides that. Overall, everyone seems to have gotten used to the beating heat of the hot desert's climate.
"Um, Dante?" asked a familiar young feminine voice that only can be from Colette. "Are you ok?" She was worried; it looks like he is frustrated by something and she wants to find out what so she can get rid of that frustration.
Dante looked down to the blond Chosen, shaking his head. "Nothing is wrong, what are you talking about?" lied Dante, not wanting to blame her even though she is slight partly cause of it. Seeing a smile from the younger girl really calms him down for some odd reason. That warm smile also seems to calm any soul down, 'I wonder if that smile can stop Vergil and his power hunger ambition.' Dante shook his head on that thought; it was silly of him to think like that.
Colette blinked a few times, not sure what to do, so she has decided to leave him alone as she ran up to Lloyd. "Hi Lloyd," The blond Chosen greeted the young swordsman, who smiled at her. Lloyd seems to have gotten rid of his red jacket like clothing, so he is wearing a black tanktop in order to bear the heat. Though he is still have his signature cross belts and suspenders.
"Hi Colette, are you feeling ok?" He is kind of worried ever since of her falling ill after the Fire Seal was released. Even though she managed to pull through and is feeling well again, but he knows that Colette tries to act like she is ok when she is not.
Colette nods as she said, "Yeah, I'm ok." The blond Chosen nods, she understands that her childhood friend is worried about her. Though she didn't feel any strange, nor ill at all, though she was staring at Lloyd's arms. Even though he is not really muscular, nor skinny, he managed to keep himself in shape like Kratos. Thinking about Kratos, Colette looked at the mercenary, then back at Lloyd. "For some reason… you and Kratos look kind of alike."
The young twin swordsman nearly miss a step and trip but he caught himself as he continue to walk along, he didn't expect that at all. "R-really?" asked Lloyd, even in his state of shock, he didn't know how to respond to that besides his recently asked question. Lloyd looked over to the auburn haired mysterious mercenary, whom was ahead of the group like a leader. Yet it is not surprising that he is in the front while Dante is in the back like guards or something similar to that. "Do you think so Colette?"
The Chosen nods, "Of course, just change his hair style to yours and hanged yours to his." Colette smiles to this, everyone ever heard this. The group stared at the Chosen if she was replaced by someone else.
Kratos shook his head, "That may be true, but we really do not have time to find out." Kratos said before he started walking further ahead, causing the rest of the group to catch up. Even though he looked calm outside, internally he was relieved. He didn't want anyone to realize the connection of Lloyd and himself, it will be harder to carry out this mission. Yggrasial will not tolerate this failure, not after the last Chosen was killed during the journey of 'World Regeneration'. 'Damn it Yuan,' thought Kratos as the group can see the entrance to the trail. 'I am not sure how long I will turn a blind eye to this.' The auburn haired mercenary knew of his friends, Yuan, is with leader of the group of half-elves, looking like Desians.
Colette and Lloyd watched Kratos in confusion, wondering what he is thinking about. The two teenager noticed the mercenary seem to be deep in thought, so they decided not to disturb him at the moment. Dante soon began to notice Kratos' musing, as he looked ahead to see the two younger teens are watching the auburn haired swordsman. Though he wondered why they are staring at him, but guess that they probably are making sure if he is ok or something similar. It's none of his business anyhow, but he looked around to see Raine staring at Dante in a creepy way. 'I would probably ignore that look, but after seeing her trying to get Agni... I wouldn't let it pass her that she will try to dissect me,' thought Dante as he kept his eyes on the crazed Professor.
The group walked on for a few more hours, the heat starting to become unbearable as Lloyd struggled to move on. Colette, Raine, and Genis have fainted from the heat, so Kratos and Dante have to carry them. Well Raine and Genis was carried by Dante while Kratos carried Lloyd and Colette. "We're almost there," said Kratos as he see the entrance to the Ossa Trail ahead. 'Just hang in there...' Dante thought, he is glad that he is getting out of this god forsaken desert. Even though he didn't show it, he is getting exhausted by this heat. He is glad that he is a half-demon, as his demonic blood helped him out with handling the heat for this long. But he is wondering how Kratos seem to be alright, even though he noticed the mercenary is sweating more than the half-demon is.
Agni is strapped to the half-demon's back, though away from the collasped Raine and Genis so it won't injure the half-elves. "Ugh... We're leaving so soon?" whined Agni, which was kind of a first to him. But to be honest, Dante hardly even heard Agni and his brother talked since the half-demon made the deal of making the two devil arms not talk at all so he can use them. He wondered if the others talk as well, he doubt it, yet he also wonders if the others can talk or communicate with each other.
"AHHHHHHH! I can't stand this heat!" shouted Lloyd, yet Kratos seem to ignore the twin swordsman as auburn haired magic swordsman continue on.
"Kid, bear with it, we are almost out of here... So stop complaining," said Dante after he turned to the frustrated, sweating teenager. Soon enough, the group arrived at the entrance of the Ossa Trail, yet it is already dark. Lloyd drop to his knees and hands, finally out of the oven called a 'desert'yet they still feel some of the heat, just not as bad. Dante and Kratos made camp as Dante was to be the night guard for half the night before Kratos take over. Nothing eventful have happen during the night. Though Beowulf is quiet, nor attempt to speak at all 'Seems like too proudful,' Dante thought before falling asleep as he dream about that mysterious female that appears in his dreams as of late.
Morning came, the sun rising as the group wakes, getting their stuff ready before going through the Ossa Trail. "Stop!" A female yell, well the voice sounds like a female. Colette look around, curious of who the person is so she can be her or his friend. Kratos eyes narrow in suspicion, slowly yet surely grasp the hilt of his sword. The auburn hair magic swordsman and the white hair devil hunter look up to the cliff, seeing a lone female figure. But all they can see is a black body due to her being in the way of the sun. Raine soon notice the female figure at the cliff, along with Genis and Colette.
Lloyd look over to the group "What are you guys looking at?" He asked, wondering before turning to see the figure jumping down from the cliff, watching her land gracefully. "Wow!" Lloyd said in amazement, he seem to be easily amused to things.
"How weird that you are amaze by this, when you should pay attention to class." Dante said as he cross his arms over his chest, the half-demon have heard about Lloyd's tendicies of sleeping during school. Even though Dante seems to be one of those that don't pay attention, he does instead of being a full blown idiot. He know that Lloyd himself pay attention to his surroundings sometimes when not being a total dense.
Lloyd amazement imediately fade away as he become embarrassed about that. He won't speak his way of this, knowing that he won't think of a good enough excuse to explain himself. Kratos shook his head to the brunette teenager, seeming to be disappointed at him with a frown on his face. He then turn his face to an expressionless one.
"Stop ignoring me!" The female yelled annoyed, gaining the attention of the group once again as they stop their curiously stare at her. Lloyd, Dante, and Kratos noticed that she was wearing the same type of clothing as the female that ran from them at that Inn back at Triet. The mysterious chick calm down after taking a few breaths. "Which among you is the Chosen?" the female asked after getting right to the point.
Colette raised her hand, much to Kratos' and Dante's surprise to how naive Collete really turn out to be. "I am the Chosen."
"Then prepare to die!" the chick announced as she charge at the Chosen, drawing out her seal cards. Dante, taking immediate action, got between Collete and the young woman as Beowulf gauntlets and greeves appear. Collete suddenly lost her balance, falling on her butt as her right arm end up hitting a lollypop like lever. Causing a trap door that Dante happen to be standing to open as both the half-demon and the woman, whom didn't notice till it was too late, fell in.
"Dante!" Genis, Lloyd, and Collete yelled in fear as they quickly stand at the edge of the trap door, looking into it only to see pitch black.
Sorry about the huge delay about the update, was busy with School and had to spend time with my girlfriend, well ex. But now she is my girlfriend again after we got back together. Anyhow, since I have free time to type so the updates should be coming at least once a month xD Maybe up to five if I am can get the imagination flowing again.
