Everyone was nervous and on edge about the Tower of Lightning, the seal which Volt had made his home. The entire tower was electrically charged. They tracked through dark rooms that were lit occasionally by bolts of lightning.

Every time a bolt struck nearby Vyse inevitably jumped. Being raised on the sea, such things meant a storm and storms were feared by sailors of all kinds. That includes even the bravest and boldest of pirates. In stark contrast however Vyse was by no means the bravest of pirates. He was certainly no coward and was scared of very few things, but the fact remained that he was scared shitless of the Tower. To top everything off he was a victim of acrophobia, the fear of great heights. BOOM! "Ahhhh!" Vyse jumped six feet in the air. "Nice jump, bro…" Lloyd laughed. "I give it a ten!" Zelos replied. "How about I give your face a ten!" Vyse yelled. After quick chuckle from Cloud they continued on.

They eventually came to Volt's seal, but something was wrong, the seal didn't glow dimly as it usually did. They heard what sounded like screaming noises from the next room, when they came to the next room there were Papal Knights scattered about and some were trying to fight Volt. After Volt had dealt with the Papal Knights he turned his attention to the group. The team didn't have time to react before they were knocked unconscious by Volt.

Sheena was the first to awaken and she could tell that Volt not only recognized her but the fear in her eyes. She closed her fear ridden eyes ready for the end, but it never came. When she opened her eyes she saw that Corrine had taken the blow instead. "V-Volt's just lost his faith in people… Please Sheena, t-try the pact ag-agai-n…" Corrine urged with his dying words. "Corrine!" Sheen yelled in angst. Volt powered up to strike again, but his lightning bolt collided only with Zelos's shield. "Sheena, pull it together! We need your help! Make your vow and try it again!" Zelos yelled encouragingly. "But, I can't…" Sheena replied hopelessly. "Yes, you can! I know you can! I have faith in you! Do what you feel is right!" Zelos told her. "Alright… Volt, for the sake of everyone who has ever risked their lives for true peace I need your power!" Sheena yelled with enthusiasm. The next person to wake was Cloud Strife he charged at Volt at full speed, he shoved his blade through Volt and could feel the energy enter his body. He twisted his sword and jumped into the air creating a huge gash across Volt. Volt fell to the ground, but didn't stay there for long he looked towards the masterful swordsman only to see determination flow from his eyes as he raised his blade. Volt began to charge up, he would send this arrogant swordsman to his grave. Before he could strike something kept him from moving he couldn't even think at this point. "Thanks, Aeris…" Cloud replied with a smile. "I'll help in any way I can…" she returned.

As soon as the fight was over Sheena spoke her vow again and even though Volt's words were not understood by the summoner so Raine told everyone that he had agreed. As they turned to leave they heard Undine's voice. "Wait, you have severed a mana link by awakening Volt and I at the same time. I also have a gift for you… Raine Sage, step forward please…" Undine's voice informed them. Nervously Raine approached the summon spirits. A waterspout appeared in front of Raine, then with a bright flash of light became strait and narrow like a rod. "This is called the Tsunami Rod, I forged it thousands of years ago before my pact with Mithos, Maxwell told me that someday a group of travelers would come and I would know who to give it to…" Undine told her, "You may use it to call upon me…" She heard Volt say something as well, "Zelos…" The idiot was fidgeting with his sword. "Volt says he wants to see you Zelos…" Raine told him not wanting to get into a conversation. As Zelos stepped up a lightning bolt struck the ground before him leaving a sword shaped like the lightning bolt. "Storm Reaver…" Volt replied for all to hear and understand. Zelos pulled the sword from it's resting place. As he took a few practice swings lightning arced off the blade. "Watch it, moron!" Cloud shouted, "You almost me with those lightning bolts of yours!" Zelos merely shrugged and sheathed his Storm Reaver.

On the way out Aeris approached Raine. "May I see your Tsunami Rod, Ms. Sage?" Aeris asked politely. "You may…" Raine replied handing the rod to Aeris. The rod fell right though Aeris's hands as if it were liquid. When the staff hit the floor it held it's long, slender shape. Aeris's hands were also quite dry. Meanwhile, Cloud and Zelos were struggling over the Storm Reaver. "You're gonna' hurt someone with that toothpick hand it over!" Cloud yelled finally getting a grip on it. When he did he immediately got sent against the nearest wall. "That was some jolt! I can't feel my entire arm or my chest for that matter!" Cloud replied in his amazement. "Are you ok, Cloud?" Lloyd asked. "Yeah, that sword must have some kind of enchantment on it. Only the person chosen for the weapon can wield it…" Cloud explained. "Here Lloyd, catch!" Zelos throws the sword to Lloyd, he catches it, but it doesn't do anything to him. "It doesn't do anything to Lloyd!" Cloud says flabbergasted. "Lemme' see, bro!" Vyse yells as he snags it from Lloyd and gets the shock of his life. "Obviously it doesn't like Vyse too much does it?" Genis remarked. Presea tried hard to cover up her slight giggle.

They eventually reached the exit and found Orochi blocking the way. "Hello again, my friends. Have you succeeded in the pact-forming?" he asked. "Yes we have!" Zelos replied proudly wrapping his arm around Sheena. She had her head downcast and threw Zelos's arm off of her. "What's the matter Sheena?" Orochi asked. "Corrine is gone…" she replied, "I failed to protect Corrine…" "I am sorry for your loss, Sheena. The vice-chief has informed me as to where the Rheairds were taken…" he responded. "WHERE!" Cloud and Lloyd were excited to know. "Come back to Mizuho first to rest up, we'll make plans first thing tomorrow to go there!" he exclaimed calmly.