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Dirk’s House

“Lloyd get up” yelled Kratos

“Time to get up already” said Lloyd half asleep

“I know you like to sleep but we have to go meet the Chosen to start her journey” said Kratos

“Why do we have to start so early” whined Lloyd

“Because Triet is a long ways away and I would like to make it to the House of Salvation at the edge of the desert by nightfall” said Kratos

“Fine, fine, I up, see” said Lloyd getting out of bed

“I will see you downstairs then” said Kratos walking down the stairs

Lloyd got dressed and headed down stairs and met Kratos and he said “Thank you for your hospitality Dirk”

“Not at all, you are welcome any time” said Dirk

“Thank you” said Kratos

They walked out the door and into the forest towards the entrance of Iselia. Once they arrived there, Kratos asked “Is everyone ready”

“Yes” said Raine

“Ah, you must be Raine, pleasure to meet you” said Kratos

“Thank you” said Raine

“Chosen, shall we be on our way” asked Kratos

“Yes, Goodbye everyone” said Colette

They left Iselia and started to make their way to Triet. They reached the House of Salvation at the edge of the desert by nightfall just like Kratos wanted. “We can stay here for the night and continue our journey to Triet tomorrow. If we continue on the same pace we had today we should get there by midday” said Kratos

“I agree” said Raine

Colette and Raine went into one room as Kratos, Lloyd and Genis went into another one. Morning came and everyone got up and continued their journey to Triet. Their pace was slowed down some what when they entered the desert, so they didn’t reach Triet until the afternoon. When they entered Kratos spoke up and said “We should stock up on supplies and find an inn to get a good night’s rest for when we head to the fire seal tomorrow”

“Lloyd, why don’t you take the Chosen and her friend to gather supplies while I’ll go look for an inn with Raine” he said

“All right, let’s go guys” said Lloyd

“Ok” said Colette following Lloyd

“I have a name” mumbled Genis following after them

“I know that is just how my dad is” said Lloyd

They went and bought some Apple Gels, Orange Gels, Panacea Bottles and Life Bottles. They returned to the Triet inn and went to bed and had a good night’s rest.

They got up bright and early the next morning and after having breakfast began their trek to the fire seal in the Triet ruins. They reach the ruins about midday, when they entered Kratos stopped and Colette asked “What is it”

“Be on your guard, there are enemies about” said Kratos

Then two fire elementals appear and they jump into battle. Kratos takes the one of the left while Lloyd takes the one on the right. Genis in the background started to cast Aqua Edge while Colette distracted them with her Chakrams. After one more slash from Kratos and Lloyd the fire elementals fell to pieces onto the ground. Kratos said “This is going to be a nuisance”

“What is” asked Genis

“Nothing, but it would be a good idea for you to learn techniques to protect yourself” said Kratos

“Like self-defense training” asked Colette

“Something like that, this is a technique used to raise you defense in battle. I will show you how it is done. Once you grasp the theory is should be easy for you” said Kratos

“You want take your mana and focus it to form a bubble around you” he said

“Now that the lesson is over can we proceed to the fire seal now” asked Lloyd

“Yes” said Kratos

They approach the seal and Colette walks up and asks “It this the seal? It has my family’s crest on it”

“Yeah, your fake family” thought Lloyd

“Fantastic” yelled Raine

“Look at the slab covering the entrance. It is different from the surrounding stone” she exclaimed

She bends down and starts feeling it and exclaims “This is polycarbonate. It was developed during the Ancient War to defend against magic”

She then goes over to start investigating the pedestal while Kratos asks “Is she always like this”

“Well is she” Lloyd adds

Genis sighed and said “I thought I was doing a good job of covering it up too”

Ignoring the conversation around her Raine says “This says oracle stone. Colette, put your hand here and it should reveal the entrance”

“Ok” said Colette putting her hand on the oracle stone

As she put her hand on the oracle stone, the polycarbonate slab moves revealing a stairway leading inside. “Let us proceed Chosen” said Kratos walking down the stairs

“Yes” said Colette following him

The others go in behind her. They come into a chamber with lava in it and sweltering heat. Genis asks “Why is it so hot in here”

“It is probably due to Efreet’s influence” said Lloyd

After solving a puzzle that involved lighting torches to raise pathways out of the lava, they reached the portal that will take them to the seal chamber. “Is everyone ready” asked Kratos

“Yes” they all replied

“Then let us proceed” said Kratos walking onto the portal first

They all appeared in the seal room when Raine yelled out “This place is also built with magitechnology. Fantastic”

As they walk up to the seal a large amount of mana starts pouring out of it. “What is that” asked Genis

“It appears to be the seal’s guardian. We must have to defeat it to unlock the seal” said Kratos

A Ktugach and two baby Ktugachlings jump out of the seal and land in front of them. Kratos charges at the Ktugach while the rest focus on one of the Ktugachlings. Lloyd starts slashing at it while Colette attacks the back to keep it confused while Genis keeps casting Aqua Edge and Icicle on it.

They finally kill the two Ktugachlings and rush over and start helping Kratos kill the Ktugach. As they fight Raine is in the background healing and handing out items whenever they need it. With one final roar the Ktugach falls down and disappears in a huge burst of fire as Kratos’ and Lloyd’s swords plunge though its heart.

Though out the seal room Remiel’s voice is heard “Chosen of Regeneration, offer your prayers at the altar”

“Yes my lord” said Colette stuttering a little

Colette approaches the seal and starts to pray “Oh Goddess Martel, great protector and nurturer of the earth, grant me thy strength!”

The seal starts hissing while smoking when a glass cylinder pops ups showing a red orb of mana with the silhouette of Efreet before disappearing. An orb of light comes down though the ceiling and with a flash of light Remiel appears and proclaims “Colette, my dear daughter, you have done well”

“Thank you Fa…ther” Colette stuttered

“She doesn’t truly believe Remiel is her father after all” Lloyd thought

“The guardian of the seal has fallen and the first seal has been released. Efreet will surely awaken soon. In the name of Cruxis, I shall grant you the power of the angels” said Remiel

“Thank you my lord” said Colette

Multi colored bursts of light came out of the seal and went into Colette’s body as a beautiful set of wings appeared on her back. She rose into the air as Remiel spoke again “The angel transformation will not be without pain. But it is only for one night, so be strong and endure”

“I humbly accept this trial” said Colette

“Wow she has beautiful wings” thought Lloyd

“The next seal lies far to the east, across the sea. Offer your prayers at that altar” said Remiel

“Yes Lord Remiel” said Colette

Remiel disappears in a burst of light and his voice is heard though out the chamber once again “I shall await for you at the seal, the Chosen of Regeneration, my beloved daughter Colette”

Colette lands gently on the ground and Genis said “Colette has wings”

“Yeah and I can put them away too” said Colette as she puts away her wings

“Cool” exclaimed Genis

Kratos is watching the scene and thinks “She is just like Lloyd when he got his wings. No wonder they’re falling for each other. And I haven’t thought of way to stop it. But is it because I don’t want too?”

Raine was talking to Lloyd asking “Are we even able to find a ship with the way things are”

“I’m sure we will find one in Izoold” said Lloyd

The group leaves the seal room and exits the Triet ruins. Just outside the entrance Colette stumbles and falls back before Lloyd catches her asking “Are you ok Colette”

“I’m…fine” Colette barely gets out

“You don’t look fine, you face is completely white. It’s all my fault” said Genis

“I don’t think that has anything to do with it” said Lloyd

“Since I did the same thing when I got my wings and nothing happened” thought Lloyd

“We can’t worry about that right now. Look her lips are turning purple. We have to get her to Triet and a doctor immediately” said Raine

“Wait, it’s best we do not move her” said Kratos

“Why” asked Genis

“Remember what that Remiel guy said, she has to overcome a trial for the angel transformation. I guess one night of being sickly is the trial” said Lloyd

“I suggest we find some place near here to set up camp for the night” said Kratos

So with Lloyd carrying Colette they found a nice little spot next to an oasis and set up camp. As they were eating supper Genis asked “Is that all you are going to eat”

“I’m not that hungry” said Colette

“And thus it begins” thought Lloyd

“That curry was good Genis, but not as good as your cookies” said Lloyd

“Well that’s because I didn’t have all the ingredients to make it” said Genis

“Your son seems to be well like especially with Colette” said Raine

“Well I guess it’s because he around people his own age for a change” said Kratos

After supper everyone went to bed and Colette fell asleep with her head on Lloyd’s shoulder. Lloyd sees this and said “Sweet dreams Colette”

Kratos walks over and asks “Did you really have to refer to Remiel like that”

“What was the matter with it? He doesn’t deserve any respect that’s why he got that job” said Lloyd

“That’s true but you still shouldn’t talk about Cruxis members like that” said Kratos

“Fine” said Lloyd going to sleep gently laying his head on top of Colette’s

Kratos goes back to watch duty as he looks at the scene of Lloyd and Colette sleeping together and thinks “I don’t think there is a way to break them up. That means things are going to get messy when we get to the Tower of Salvation especially with the angelus crystal Lloyd has”