Hey I'm back. First of all I'd like to apologise for my poor spelling; English has never been my strong point. Second...um...there's actually nothing left to say. Thanks for your reviews, and enjoy chapter 3.
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"My Lord," gasped Kratos, "I don't understand. After what happened with Martel, I'd never dreamt that you would stoop so low as to..."
"Oh, do not fear Kratos." Answered Yggdrasil, calmly. "I am not going to harm the girl." He started to walk away from the cell, gesturing Kratos to follow, "And please do not remind me of those god damn murderers! I am merle using her as bait to lure a much greater prise." At Kratos' continued look of puzzlement, "I am talking about a young swordsman, who would do anything to save the one he loves. Lloyd."
This seemed to shock Kratos greatly, "So you're using her to rid Cruxis of Lloyd's annoyance. I must admit it is a brilliant idea; the group only holds strong due to his determination and belief that everyone is equal."
"Yes, but that is not the main reason. I have been thinking since my battle with him. Then, I was determined to end his life, but now...it would be such a shame to see your son die. I believe it would be much more rewarding to have him join us."
"What?"
He chuckled, "Yes, I do believe that Lloyd will be a most valuable addition to Cruxis. He is strong, and giving him the power of the angels will make him even more so."
"There is no doubt in that My Lord, but still he would not join us..."
"Willingly?" interrupted Yggdrasil, "That is where our dear summoner comes in."
Kratos' thoughts returned to Sheena, "Do you really believe Lloyd would go that far to save her?" he knew the answer.
"Of course he will; you remember the lengths I almost went to in order to save her. And the lengths I went to avenge her." He snarled.
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Lloyd was in the air, heading as fast as he could, back towards the desert. He still could not believe Raine's response. Sure, she'd never seem to like Sheena as much as the others, but still she would help save her when needed, or would she? What was it she said once, "Your a good person, perhaps to a fault." Did that mean she still believe Sheena would still kill Colette if she had the chance? And at the destroyed Palmacosta Ranch, Zelos said, "You seem to know a lot about us, do you have a spy on us or something?" Did she believe that Sheena was the spy. No...she couldn't believe that. There would be no way she'd do either of those things, not after all they'd been through. But all those things she said just now. "Don't let your feelings control your judgement." So she knew how he felt for her, was that why she refused to help? Did she believe he should be with Colette? She always seem to treat Colette like a daughter. Did she not want him to hurt Colette.
His train of thoughts halted as soon as he reached the desert. Though determined, he knew he could not do this alone. He needed help, and the only place he could find it, was from Yuan.
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Kratos was walking down the halls of Welgaia, he was thinking of Yggdrasil's plan. Did he really want Lloyd to join Cruxis? He knew that Lloyd's chances of defeating the whole of Cruxis, even with all of his friends, including the summon spirits, were very low, so should he want him to join...to stay alive. But if Lloyd believed that he was part of the plan, would he ever forgive him for threatening the one he loved. Kratos knew the pain caused by this. It's why he gave up hope that Yggdrasil's way of life would be challenged and defeated.
What should he do? Betray Yggdrasil, or betray the only reminder of his own true love.
This should be easy. He'd already betrayed both sides before: Lloyd at the Tower of Salvation, and Yggdrasil by helping Lloyd's group on countless occasions. In fact, he was still planning on helping the group with Colette's illness.
If he joined Yuan, maybe they would stand a chance of defeating Yggdrasil. But he had seen many a warrior, most being stronger than both he and Yuan, being swept aside with a mere swing of the Eternal Sword. No man could stand against that thing.
But what if...what if...If someone else wielded the blade, they could easily defeated him, assuming they had the skill to wield a sword. But there was still the fact that only half-elves could wield it. Most were with the Desians, and would not be willing to help, none of the Renegades would have the skill to wield it, he wasn't sure if he could trust Yuan with it, and neither Genis nor Raine, could wield a sword. That is the main problem he faced.
'Wait.' He thought, 'Why am I even contemplating this? I'm not even planning on betraying Yggdrasil...Or am I?'
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Sheena awoke to find herself in a small cell, 'What happened? Yggdrasil?'
"Sheena!" yelled a familiar voice.
"Lloyd?" she asked in joy and surprise. Lloyd, indeed was standing outside her cell, his swords held as if to break open the cell.
"Sheena! I'm here to rescue-AUGH!" A large sword had pierced through his chest, blood spilling everywhere.
"Nice try, Lloyd." Said the cold, cruel voice of Yggdrasil.
"NO!" yelled Sheena, as Lloyd's cold, nearly lifeless body fell to the floor.
Cold laughter emanated from Yggdrasil, and increased as Pronyma warped in. "Finish him." He sneered, and Pronyma raised her large mace, and swung it downwards upon Lloyd's head.
"LLOYD, NOOO!"
Yggdrasil laugh evilly as he watched Sheena writhing in her cell from the computer, enjoying the emotional pain he was inflicting on her.
"I thought you were not going to harm her." Came the voice of Kratos.
"I am not harming her physically," he replied, as he inputted more commands to the computer, "but we cannot make her stay here too comfortable. Besides, making her re-live her most dreaded memories, and adding in a few twists of my own, I will make it so she is too afraid of hurting people to fight again."
"Why do that, My Lord?" Kratos asked curiously.
"I am aware of her powers, she is nearly as strong as Lloyd is without her summoning arts. She must be taken care of."
"But, that being the case, why not make her join us too?"
"Let me make one thing clear. I am only making Lloyd join us because he is your son, I care not for the one he loves. The most I'll do is keep her alive." He breathed before adding, "I also believe having both of them will make them less willing to obey me. Lloyd will be doing it in order for Sheena to live, but if they both become angels, they may feel like opposing me, and possibly dieing together, is better than following my beliefs." 'And there combined angel powers may then be enough to actually defeat me.' He thought.
"Grampa?" came the terrified voice of Sheena, "Grampa! Grampa, NO!" Yggdrasil laughed coldly again.
"What if she does fight?" he asked quietly.
"What?"
"What if she comes to her senses, knowing she has to save Lloyd, and attacks us. Do you think Lloyd will idly stand by and watch you kill her? Or what if she convinces him that she'd rather die than live knowing he was under your command? Love is a powerful weapon. That is why I...why I ended up doing...what I did." He trailed off sadly.
"Then I'll just have to make sure she doesn't have the urge to do this." He replied, turning back to the computer.
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Once again, Kratos was roaming the streets of Welgaia. He had stormed out of the cell block. He was furious inside. Imprisoning Sheena in order to force Lloyd to join them was one thing, but to torment her mind to insanity, this was mad. Lloyd would never forgive him for being apart of this scheme.
Kratos knew what he had to do, he would have to find a way for a human to be able to wield the Eternal Sword, he would stop Yggdrasil, and he would not let his son join Cruxis. Anna would surely not want this to happen either.
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And there you have it. More Cruxis scheming going on here then anything else, and apologies if any bits seemed rushed. Please review and I'll update soon.