Me: sigh I just cant get enough of this story.
Lloyd: well that's obvious cause this is like what the fourth chapter you've written today?
Me: yeah, but so what! at least I am writing this one.
Lloyd: what about Final Destiny?
Me: lost interest cause no one was commenting.
Lloyd: really?
Me: yeah so I guess this is going to be my first true fic.
Lloyd: so what r u going to do for this chapter?
Me: hmmm... you'll just have to read now won't ya!
Lloyd: No!!! Me no liky reading! No!!!
Me: Muhahahaha! I do not own ToS or FF, just Tiamatt and the Oblivion Blade (her sword)!
It had been several hours since I had originally summoned Leviathan and I was enjoying the time with my old friend. Lloyd, Genis, and Colette continuously begged for a ride but I told them it would be better if they didn't cause we didn't need them getting hurt. Disappointed, the students settled for watching Levi control the water, making all sorts of amazing things, from birds to a dragon.
'Hey I can see Palmacosta!" Lloyd shouted happily, pointing at the fast approaching city. I sighed and dove gracefully into the water and swam to the boat. I hoisted myself onto the boat, smiling as I waved at the serpent.
"Good bye for now!" Leviathan roared and dove into the ocean's depths. I turned back towards my friends, shivering as a sea breeze blew over my drenched self, water dripping freely from my hair and clothes.
"Here." Kratos unlatched his cloaked and wrapped around me. I looked at him in surprised as I noted a small smile on his lips.
"Aww! They make such a cute couple!" Colette chirped. Raine nodded slightly as Lloyd and Genis snickered.
"..." Kratos looked slightly annoyed by their childness and I couldn't help but blush.
Soon we docked at Palmacosta and we began to shop for supplies and new weapons. I wanted to avoid the imposters and get the Book of Regeneration. I wondered over to Colette.
"Hey Colette! Will you come with me quick?" I asked.
"Sure Tiamatt!" she chirped happily. We hurried out of the shopping center and headed for the center of town. I stopped outside the largest building in town and turned back to Colette.
"Ok, now I heard that the man who lives here has something called the Book of Regeneration that can tell us where the seals are. We're gonna see if we can get it from him." I filled her in.
"Oh ok. Lets do it then!" Colette nodded. I pushed the door open and we entered the main hall
where Dorr and Neil where discussing something with the imposters.
"I will gladly give to Book to the chosen!" Dorr said, the ancient text in his hands. The fake Lloyd smiled as he reached for it.
"Stop! Those people are imposters!" I ran up to the desk, Colette at my heels.
"Imposter? What do mean? This is the chosen's group correct?" Neil cut in.
"We are not imposters! If any one is an imposter, they are!" fake Genis pointed an accusing finger at us.
"I can't believe someone would try to be me!" Colette pouted.
"Colette, it's ok. We can fix this. Just show them your wings." I patted her back. Colette looked at me and nodded before revealing her wings. The imposters looked in shock.
"So this is the real chosen. I am so sorry. Neil, have these imposters arres..."Dorr never had a chance to finish as the fake Lloyd grabbed the Book and his group ran to the door. I jumped in front of them, eyes once again slits as I snarled.
"Give us the book now!" I growled, holding out my hand. The fake Colette whimpered as the fake Lloyd threw the book at me.
"Freak!" he yelled as his group shoved past me and through the door.
"I so sorry about that. Please accept my apology and the Book of Regeneration." Dorr bowed his head slightly before turning to Neil. "Send out an alert about the imposters."
"Yes sir!" Neil did an about face and hurried out of the building.
"Thank you sir!" Colette said happily as she retracted her wings.
"Anything for the chosen." Dorr smiled.
"Thank you." I replied and Colette and I left the mansion.
"Hey there you guys are!" Colette and I turned to see Lloyd and the others just entering the main square. "What were you do?"
"We went to get the Book of Regeneration from Governor-General Dorr." I answered. Raine's eyes lit up in recognition.
"You got the book!? May I see it?" Colette handed her the book and Raine immediately began to study it. " Interesting." she mumbled.
"Oh great. Not again." Genis complained. Raine reached over and smacked Genis, her eyes never leaving the text. "Ow!"
"Hey Genis. Weren't you supposed to go there?" Lloyd pointed to a large building next to the Church of Martel. Genis looked up, still rubbing his head, and nodded.
"Yeah. I was supposed to go." He replied sadly. "But I came on the journey."
"I'm sorry." Colette apologized.
"But I'm happy I came!" Genis smiled, cheering Colette up.
"Hey lets check it out!" Lloyd ran inside of the building, closely followed by Colette and Genis. Kratos, Raine, and I sighed.
"Lets go." Kratos mumbled, following the three students. Raine relectly shut the book and we entered the Palmacosta Academy. Within a matter of minutes, Genis was challenged by a dorky little knowitall and we were all sitting in a room to take a test.
I looked at the sheet of paper in front of me, trying to ignore Lloyd's complaints. It didn't look too difficult but then again, I wasn't from Slyverant. Anyways, to the test.
Question 1: What monster guards the seal at the Triet Ruins?
I almost laughed as I remembered Colette calling me a Ktugach when I was stuck in my transformation. I scribbled down the answer. Ok, next question, which was multiple choice.
Question 2: Which of these subjects is Lloyd's worst?
A: Math
B: Science
C: History
D: All of the above
This time I couldn't hold back my laughter. I went into a fit, slamming my fist into the desk as Lloyd turned red. Catching my breath and wiping a tear from my eyes, I circled D.
Question 3:What is Raine's favorite hobby?
A: Studying
B: Reorganizing her book collection
C: Teaching
D: Hitting her little brother
I thought carefully about this question before finally selecting D again.
Question 4: What dynasty built the Asgard ruins?
Finally, a REAL question. I thought for a moment, Hmmm... Oh yeah Balacruf! I scribbled the answer down.
Question 5: Who was the hero of the Kharlan War?
Duh! Mithos!
Question 6: What food does Lloyd fear?
Oh great! Another stupid one! I wrote down tomatoes.
Question 7: Who founded the city of Palmacosta?
Now I was stuck. I searched my memory but couldn't think of the answer and so skipped to the next question. We kept this up for another 55 minutes until Raine finally told us to hand in our test. I glanced around the room and noticed that the kids were nervous, especially Genis, who was twiddling his thumbs impatiently. Finally, Raine came back with the results.
"Lloyd Irving, with 25."
"Wow! Twenty-five!" Lloyd cheered.
"That's your best yet Lloyd!" Colette complimented.
"Next, Colette Brunel with 210."
"Huh? It's not out of a hundred?" Lloyd looked pale.
"It's out of four hundred." The knowitall smirked. Lloyd looked down in disappointment.
"Tiamatt scored 330." I was shocked I had scored that high.
"Kratos Aurion with 380." Kratos looked pleased with his score.
"Then Raine Sage with 400."
"Not like we expect anything but perfection from the Professor!" Lloyd laughed.
"Mighty scored 398." The Knowitall grinned.
"And finally, Genis Sage won with a score of 400."
"Yes!" Genis jumped out of his seat and began to dance.
"Hey I'm sorry I made fun of you Genis..." knowitall tried to suckup to the "elf".
"You should stay here and study." The headmaster said as he read through the results again.
"Wow!" Lloyd smiled for his friend, "You should stay, I mean.."
"Nah! I already told you. I'm sticking with you." Genis cut in.
I sighed and smiled as we left the Academy. I looked over to my right and noticed a large steamboat. I paused; remembering Sheena would be there.
"Hey guys! Look!" I pointed towards the boat. "Let's go check it out!" I ran towards the dock as the others legged behind.
"Wow!" Lloyd stared wide-eyed at the ships.
"Yep! It's the newest model!" the captain said proudly.
"You gotta be kidding me! They're still using steam as a power source!"
We all turned to see Sheena a little ways down the dock.
"Hey it's you again!" Colette cried happily. Sheena turned towards us in shock.
"Damn! Next time we meet, I promise I will kill you all!" Sheena threatened and then disappeared in a poof of smoke.
"Didn't she say that last time?" Genis questioned. I nodded. "Oh well lets get going." He sighed and we went back to the center of town.
"Hey! Can we stop by a certain store quick?' I asked.
"Uhh, sure I don't care." Raine shrugged.
"Ok with me." Lloyd nodded.
"Me too." Genis piped.
"Me three!" Colette chirped.
"I have no objections." Kratos added.
I wondered down the street until I found Marble's. Sure enough, Chocolat was being harassed by desians.
"Ridiculous!" the girl snapped, "No one would sell for a price that low!"
"You should be grateful we're even willing to pay!" the first desian growled.
"You better do as we say, if you want to keep that pretty little head of yours!" the second warned.
"Just try it!" Chocolat taunted, "I'm never gonna help you slimy creeps!"
"Why you-!"
"Stop! We'll exceed our quota. We have to ask Lord Magnius for further progress." the second held the other back.
"Grrr... Depending on his mood, you may not live!" the first snarled. With those words, the desians turned and left the shop.
"I'm off to work now mom!" Chocolat was now smiling as she walked out the door.
"I'm sorry about that." Cacao bowed her head in apology; "please make yourselves at home."
I went to the counter and bought a Palma Potion for the heck of it, even though it wasn't needed. With the new purchase, we left the shop and headed for the inn to stay the night...
Lloyd: wow! That was pretty long!
Me: I know.
Lloyd: but did you really have to put question 2 in there?
Me: (grins evilly) Of course!
Lloyd: figures.
Me: Muhahahahaha! UH OH! HOT DOG!
Lloyd: uhhhh...
Me: R and R plz!
