Twin Swords Make the Perfect Dual Blade

By: Wonder Chef's Cupcake

Synopsis: Before leaving with Derris Kharlan, Kratos decides to give Yuan a letter. The letter asked that is anything was to happen to Dirk, he wished for him to take care of Lloyd in his absence. And, as fate may have it, Dirk is transformed into a monster, putting Lloyd in the same situation as his father. Yuan, keeping his promise, takes Lloyd into his care…with not-so-open arms…

Notes: Hehheh I came up with this idea when I was washing my dishes…No idea how. I'm not sure if I plan on making this a short humor story, or a long angsty like story? I'm leaning toward the long angsty idea, but who knows? I hope it turns out cute and nice….;; Even though I'm saddened with keeling Dirk. I luv Dirk! He's such a cool dwarf! Much cooler than Altessa! So don't think I'm killing him off for the hell of it… People are prolly thinking, why Yuan! Well, because Kratos has known the guy for what, 4000 years! I think he could trust him. Sure, Yuan's tried to kill both Kratos and Lloyd, but he had his reasons. Anyway onto the story! ONWARD NOISHE!

+Prologue: Can you promise me…+

"Yuan…"

A voice called, echoing through the quiet dark desert. The Renegade leader looked up, a questioning look on his face. Shaking his head, he thought to himself, /Its late, I'm just tired. Its normal to hear things when you're tired…/ Once again, the voice called out, "Yuan…"

Standing up, he took a few steps forward and examined his office. Nothing seemed indifferent...his stock of books about exspheres, Cruxis, the Holy Kharlan War, and other myths and tales sat on his bookshelf, collecting dust. The carpet he stood upon was soft and plush, hardly worn down. The stack of research papers on his desk fluttered and rustled from the quiet desert breeze. Yuan blinked, and thought aloud,

"Since when did I open that window…?"

Swiftly walking over to it, he poked his head out, his sight blinded by his long blue hair and the grains of sand being blown around. Tucking his bangs behind his pointed ears, he strained his eyes to see if there was anyone or anything in the vicinity of the base. Finally, he caught a glimpse of a retreating shadow. Calling out his wings, he jumped out of the window and flew at the silhouetted figure.

Landing behind it, Yuan said, "I had a feeling it would be you, Kratos." The red haired swordsman turned around and said,

"You always had a good habit of finding me. But I didn't call you out here for a game of hide and seek. I needed to ask you a favor."

Going into his pocket, he fished out a letter and handed it to Yuan.

"I'm leaving with Derris Kharlan in the morning. This'll be the last time we ever get to see each other."

Yuan looked at the letter, than at Kratos, and then at the letter again.

"Why do I get a letter? Shouldn't you be giving out letters to people who matter, like Lloyd?"

Kratos looked at the sky and said, "I gave him a sword…He doesn't need a piece of paper..." Looking back at him, he said, "Please Yuan, read that."

Giving Kratos a strange look, he unfolded the letter. It looked like your basic goodbye letter, but it was the statement at the bottom that made Yuan's jaw drop. Staring at him he asked in the calmest voice he could muster,

"Has your age finally caught up to you? Are you going senile? There's no way I could do something like THAT!"

Kratos' brown eyes met with Yuan's blue and he said in a deadly calm voice, "I will not take no for an answer. You will promise me that you will do what that letter says. You understand me?"

Yuan glared back and said, "Why do you want me to take that kind of responsibility?" "Because I've known you for 4000 years. I think I can trust you. Now, do you promise me…?"

Yuan sighed in defeat, and held out his hand.

"Yes. I promise."

Kratos shook his hand, nodded, and walked a few steps back.

"It's time for me to leave you. I want to spend this last night here on this world stargazing with my son…like I used to so long ago. Goodbye, Yuan."

With one last look, he flew away, leaving behind a single blue feather. Yuan picked it up, dropping the letter in the process. He pocketed the feather, and muttered softly, "Kratos…you bastard…"

Glancing back at the letter, he sighed and walked back into the base. The wind blew strongly, and sand covered the letter, leaving but only one line readable

"If anything is to ever happen to Dirk, I wish for you to take Lloyd into your care…I believe you could help teach him things I never had a chance to. I trust you Yuan, my friend. Goodbye.

Sincerely,

Kratos Aurion

End of Prologue+

I'm totally looking forward to writing this story. Its going to be all serious and angsty at the beginning, but it will definitely lighten up quite a bit later on. Tell me what you think and I'll get working and the next chapter A.S.A.P! I know it's a bit short, even for just a prologue, but to even it out, chapter one will be nice and long and angsty good! I just used this as and understanding point and opening for the plot. Ya know what I'm talking about! Anyway, look forward to Chapter 1! Coming soon to a fanfiction site near YoU! Yes, you in front of the computer screen! YOU!

Love,

Wonder Chef's Cupcake