A/N: Hey, just trying to write a Symphonia story. I'm kind of tired of writing for Naruto, so I decided to come up with a new story. This is a very short chapter, but I honestly don't want to write more until I get at least one review. It's frustrating to write so much and then have it ignored. So read, and for the love of all that is holy and sacred, please review. I don't own Tales of Symphonia or its characters.

Chapter 1-Sulking

It was dark that night. The moon shone brightly through the many trees surrounding the Iselian woods. Lloyd sat on the edge of the bridge that connected the woods to his home. His eyes lazily scanned the rivulet that flowed beneath him, his breathing relaxed and unwavering. He forgot how much time had passed, but it didn't matter. He hadn't moved hardly at all. The sun had gone down hours ago, and the air went cold. The wind began to blow softly, rustling through his brown hair, but Lloyd didn't notice. His gaze never left the swift trickle of water. He could see the reflection of the moon in the water; it was beautifully full. He was so focused on the water that he flinched with surprise when a pebble suddenly flew into the water, causing infinite ripples to expel. Looking up, Lloyd saw Dirk standing above him with a puzzled look on his face.

"Sitting here again, Lloyd? This is the fifth night in a row now. Is there something going on, lad?"

Lloyd smiled faintly, hoping to reassure his dwarven father. He could see the concern in his gruffy face, and he didn't want to worry him.

"Yeah, Dad. I'm fine. I just…I just wanted to think. Don't worry about it."

Dirk wasn't fooled for a moment. He smiled cheaply through his thick beard as he sat down next to his son.

"Don't give me that, Lloyd. What's the matter now?"

Lloyd didn't give a reply. He stared at the same place he'd been looking at for five nights. Dirk sighed in frustration. He knew what was going on. Lloyd hadn't seen or heard from his friends in quite a while. They all had their own things to do. They all had lives to put back in order. Lloyd was the only one doing nothing. He wanted to go on his quest to rid all exspheres, but that wasn't possible. Not now. It was his fault.

"Lloyd…I'm…I'm sorry…"

Lloyd's eyes widened as he turned his head to look at Dirk who had tears glistening in his eyes.

"No! No, Dirk! It's not your fault! I WANT to do this! I love you too much!" Lloyd said in desperation. "It's just a little hard…I miss my friends. But I don't regret any of this. I never will. I need to spend this time with you."

Dirk nodded silently, his face still imprinted with hurt and remorse. Lloyd sighed, knowing he should have answered differently.

"Dad…I wouldn't have it any other way. Please…don't feel badly about this."

Dirk stood up, casting a shadow across Lloyd's worried face. He smiled and closed his eyes for a short moment, trying to compose himself.

"I know, Lloyd. I know. Just…give them a little time. I'm sure someone will come to visit soon."

Lloyd smiled sincerely and nodded in agreement.

"You're right. They're probably just busy right now. They have to come sooner or later!" Lloyd said with a goofy grin.

Dirk smiled back and headed back into the small abode. Lloyd kept his smile on until Dirk shut the door, then it went back to its hopeless, stoic manner. He gingerly placed his head on his knees, back to sulking.

"I hope they come soon…Especially Colette. I miss her so much…"

A/N: So, how was that? I realize it's a short chapter, and you can't gather much from it, but I still hope it caught your attention. I promise next chapter will be longer. In fact, I would have written more, but it's very late, and it's a school night. PLEASE REVIEW!! Oh, and the rest of the gang will come in next chapter as well, so don't fret.