The Court Case

Disclaimer: I own this story, but (sadly) not Tales of Symphonia. Or Immortal Rain.

A/N: Well…last chapter was long, and I didn't fee like writing the final because it wasn't the right mood I guess, but now it is. Last chapter had a few things screwed up with it. I can't remember if I left Lanztblu in the audience, and I think I might've put her in jury at one point…I don't think I did, though. Hopefully not…but the major thing I screwed up on was putting the story down twice. I had to delete the chapter and put it up again, so it didn't repeat itself. And I just though fanfiction had screwed up. Randomly adding on to this while writing. Sorry this is taking so long. Oh well. But now, we're finally at the climax and end of this story, so I feel like getting into it.

Chapter 35: Continuation of the Past

Seles nervously shifted (as well as the rest of the people in the room) as she awaited the judge's decision. Rubyi blushed a bit for reasons of her own, Saphfyre stood proudly, Emereld glanced at the floor now and then, Topazen shrugged repeatedly, Dialmond looked confident, somehow knowing she would be okay with any decision, and Lapisa looked full of anxiety, full of worry.

…And even though this was a couple of seconds, it seemed like hours to Sheena's team. The Summon Spirits (the ones that were still out) looked at her, and she glanced over to them. She was sweating. Universa looked troubled, but about more than just the case, Astra seemed worried, Raise stared at the floor and over to Universa occasionally, Celsius impatiently twitched a bit for the answer, Cresenta tapped his foot so quickly it seemed like the floor would give (…In fact, it really might of--the wood was already cracked because of his actions), Sola held Crimsonia's hand, and the red-haired fencer hoped she hadn't done anything wrong.

The judge finished his sentence. The decision of a life, and the decision that coincidentally seemed to take a lifetime to announce. It came.

"Not guilty."

The words rang clearly like a bell. Seles didn't look frustrated, Flaren breathed a sigh of relief from the jury, and her general sister now seemed a bit worried. She had…

She had voted guilty.

Was it really horrid of her to do so? She found Seles' arguments to match Sheena's quite well, and she didn't know if it was right or--

"Something wrong, Singe?" Flaren's hand touched up against the general's shoulder.

"Nothing." she shook her head, "I'm just thirsty."

Flaren sighed, "Whatever." She then looked at Singe again, "But you know, if you're worried about what you voted--guilty or not, I won't ask--I'm sure Sheena won't mind. Even if you voted guilty, I mean…it's not like we hate her or anything. It was a matter of principle." At this point Flaren shook her index finger in a matter-of-factly way.

"Yes." Singe nodded, "Yes, you're right. What matters is that this trial is over now."

"Yes."

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"Ah well." Seles threw her hand back, "The trip is over."

"Yeah…" Rubyi stretched, "But what a good run we had, eh?"

"Yes. We did learn a lot."

"So are you just going to hate Sheena now."

"…Maybe. It will take time, and I don't like her that much now…but if what she says is true, then I shouldn't hate her."

"Awwwwwww…" Rubyi got a look that clearly said, "how cute".

Seles then gave her a huge fist-scratch on the head, "Besides, I've got all of you! I've got maids!"

"Hahahahahaha…"

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"I think we did pretty well anyways." a certain girl had her arms crossed.

"Oh don't be a sore loser." Saphfyre shrugged, "Besides, Sardnyox, now that this case is over, I--"

She was interrupted by Scorch picking her up and holding her. Ignoring this Sardnyox asked, "You…?"

"I have other things to do now." Saphfyre then took Scorch and began to kiss him.

It was sort of cute, but not really. Sardnyox thought this then just emitted a dull, "Whatever…" and went to go find something to eat.

"Heeheehee." Saphfyre laughed, "Oh, but when she finds someone, well…I can't wait to se how funny that will be."

"Hmm…I guess." Scorch began to think of the future.

"Ha. Well, you've changed a bit anyway. It's nice to see a softer, cuter side of you." She snuggled closer to him.

"Well…well so have you!" Scorch defended himself, "You used to be a lot like her! Sardnyox, I mean! I thought you'd never be with someone like me…"

"Well, this is a side I don't--and can't--show so much. I'm the leader of the family, so I have to put up a strong suit."

"Well, you're good enough for me."

"What the hell is that supposed to mean!"

"That came out wrong! I mean…I mean…"

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"Oh, I am so glad it is over!" Dialmond embraced Lloyd, much to the surprise of the others. Kratos just lifted an eyebrow to this, which caught the two's attention--Dialmond because she could feel it, and Lloyd because he could see it.

"Oh…Um…" Lloyd stuttered for an answer.

"…I am just overjoyed that it is over. I had to take my happiness out on something." Dialmond shrugged and quickly left when she saw an opening. Lloyd watched her leave. Colette laughed.

"She's a funny girl. Don't you think so?" She flashed Lloyd one of those blissful smiles and then fell over. She pushed herself up and blushed.

"Yeah…" Lloyd looked at the ground. He and Colette had never kissed. But she was so nice, and everyone has their faults…but is it wrong to be with both? The dual swordsman shook his head, a bit frustrated. HE could only choose one.

"Something wrong?" Colette asked.

"What? Oh, naw, nothin'." Lloyd faked a smile. He really needed to think about this more…

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"Jeez. I feel so…minor." Topazen sighed, arms crossed neatly, her body resting on the mahogany wood.

"What are you talking about all of a sudden?" Sardnyox asked, plate of cake at hand. She didn't really care, but…

"Well, I mean…I never really played a major role in this whole thing. I'm not really noticeable…"

"Then again, I don' think I fully reached my limits in this whole trial and two weeks either…" Sardnyox laughed, "We both need some more character to show."

"Hahahahahahaha." Topazen laughed for a bit, then became serious, "What do you think, though…about Oshitm? He did seem strong…"

"The world wouldn't be thrown into danger that easily, Topazen. This is not foreshadowing of a story. This is us, and our lives. Things don't come down lickety-split, out of the blue, just like that."

"I suppose. But it still feels like…"

"He may strike soon, but he will be no match for us. We've got some kicka--"

"I think I get your point." The girl laughed again, "Thanks, Sardnyox."

"No problem." The girl threw a hand into the air randomly, "Now I'm going to go get a drink. You coming?"

"Um, yes. In a minute." Topazen closed her eyes as Sardnyox took off. She thought to herself, 'Then why does it feel that I might take the wrong side? Am I a villain for prosecuting Sheena and helping Miss Seles with this case? And what future decisions are ahead of me? This feeling…' Topazen decided to throw her thoughts elsewhere and followed her sister to cure her thirst.

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"So now, that this is over, what do you think will happen next?" Embre asked Raise.

"Aren't you going to go back to Goldes?" Raise asked, "That should be fun."

"Well yeah…" Embre shrugged, "But thanks to my romantic siblings…" she took this time to glare at Flaren and Cresenta, then at Scorch and Saphfyre, and then at Crimsonia and Sola just because she could. Embre sighed and continued, "I'm sure that won't be for a while."

"Ha. At least they have a good relationship…" Raise glanced over at Universa, who was sitting away from everyone, but would occasionally talk to anyone who approached. The Summon Spirit of the Skies sighed.

"Oh sorry, I didn't mean--"

"Relax." Raise silenced the girl, "It does not matter. You have your whole life to think about that."

"Maybe…" Embre shrugged, "I think I'm a pushover…but you're sure there's no one else?"

"There is." Raise replied. Embre got a hopeful look, but Raise continued, "But he's very temperamental if someone else is with me. He used to get so mad up in Derris-Kharlan when I was with Universa. He was usually so calm around Astra."

"Who?" Embre questioned. She really shouldn't be so nosy, but it wasn't like they were discussing anything bad and besides…she was bored.

"Efil. There were some sparks, but I'm afraid someone already wants him for their own."

"Oh…"

"We've never been on the best of levels about that…"

"Wait, Sola and Cresenta are dating Crimsonia and Saphfyre. So they're not--"

"Oh no! It's nothing like that! Astra is who I'm talking about." At this point Raise made an odd noise, the result of trying to hold in laughter.

"I think I'm going back more into magic arts, anyway. I was very lax about studying it, but now I have so much free time so…"

"I think I can pass some spells to you."

"Oh, really!" Embre shouted, very happy, "Thanks, Mom--I mean, Raise!" Embre blushed severely, and Raise turned so red it looked like something was wrong with her.

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"See, look, this piece came from the same pillar at the Otherworldly Gate, but the piece you have is of entirely different composition!" Emereld said to Raine. The two were in a very swift conversation, and there was a rare moment where Kratos was bored.

"Exactly! Look at this stone I picked up from the ruins of Asgard! This piece of the slab was dull from the Filament Effect, but I just recently discovered that the mana des not leave the slab as a whole, but rather more at the outer edges than the center, which still holds mana from so long ago!"

"It's simply amazing! I always though the Filament Effect was a direct result of the world losing mana! The real reason must be because the spell is weakening!"

"Lucky for us that we already beat the monster sealed inside, hm?"

"Yes, that's…"

Genis sighed. How embarrassing. He sat next to Presea, who was quiet, as always. But this seemed different. He put a small hand on hers.

"I-Is something wrong?"

"What?" Presea looked a little shocked; she was in very deep thought, "Oh, no, nothing."

"You…can tell me, Presea…"

"Small but wise."

"W-What?"

"Small but wise. Do you remember when I said that?"

"Yeah…what about it?"

"You said I was smaller than you, when truly, I am so much older. Sixteen years passed by when I was…in that state. I stayed young. The attitude I have now is so much different than a child should act. Will I ever find anyone out there like me? I am not sure…"

"Y-You have me, Presea." Genis said quietly, now holding her hand with both of his.

"Wh…What?"

"You have…you have me. I'll be with you, no matter what. I'll protect you."

It was the first time she did not deny his guard.

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"It seems like things are coming to a closure." Regal commented.

"For part of the world, yes." Kratos answered, "But there is still much to be done. The Secluded Lands are a mysterious place. Cruxis couldn't even stand up to them. Or at least a few armies, anyways."

"Yeah, they are mysterious, aren't they. Maybe that's why they're called 'Secluded'!" a new voice said. It was…

"Colette, Secluded means isolated." Regal explained.

"What?"

"Away from everyone."

"Oh. Is it dark there or something?"

"Never mind."

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"You really think I did okay?" Crimsonia asked nervously.

"You did fine." Cresenta, Flaren, and Sola answered unanimously.

"Really?"

"You didn't lose control, and kept it mainly on the pint at all times. You did fine. Now no more worrying. Okay?" Flaren did her index finger action again, to prove a point and well…just because she could.

"Yes." Sola agreed, "Crimsonia, when you were up there, yelling for what you believed in…" He kneeled down.

"Sola?"

"You were beautiful. And even now, I…"

"Yes?"

"You are even more so now." He kissed her hand.

Flaren looked at this for about two minutes, and then turned to Cresenta, "Well, where's my kiss? I mean jeez, you--"

Cresenta caught her off-guard and the passion began.

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A while later, the gathering of people was diminished, and only the two sides remained. Seles said her goodbyes, followed by her maids. Colette hugged Sheena for good luck, and everyone else left. Lloyd looked at the picture secretly, and somewhere, Dialmond looked at the scarf. Crimsonia went back to the dorm, and some people stayed around. Universa brought Sheena outside to the secret park-like area.

"Sheena. I told you there was something I needed to tell you."

"Yes?"

"There may be a way to bring him back."

"What!"

"There is another world out there, a world with a sacred item to bring Zelos back. There is much to do, but you may be able to revive him. This will only work once, and it may not work at all."

"Another world…" Sheena mumbled, "There are other worlds out there?"

"It should not be that much of a surprise. We cannot be the only lives living out here. There is other life. I can transport ou to this world. We can revive Zelos."

"I'll do it."

He did what he did.

Pull the string of the bow of life and shoot.

The arrow becomes a comet, and the star rains down.

The wish made on that may be a tiny hope or great faith.

Believing can lead one to the passage of good or the trench to evil.

Love is a fickle thing, but for the strong hearts it will last forever, in eternity.

It was the way she herself felt.

Love must last.

To try and deceit the one you love…

Even in weakness after a harsh death…

Can only be called inexcusable.

Dear Miss Seles

I come not of you today as your half brother--and my master- Zelos Wilder, but as his friendly butler, Sebastian. I have received word from Mizuho that Master Zelos has been killed, and a woman named Sheena Fujibayashi was involved.

And forever down this path, the arrow we shot long ago still soars in the sky. The wind cannot even attempt to pull it back, nor the tugs of death. The cold will not get me, and the heat will not burn. Time will go on, and many more adventures lay down our path. But we can do it.

Live.

Love.

The Court Case

A/N: Conclusive. The end of The Court Case.

Look for…

If You Want To Bring Him Back

The True Sequel To Sheena: Tales of Summoning.

Rubyi: I can't believe you. That was so short. The case took up ore words than the final chapter.

TimesHalt: Hence, THE COURT CASE.

Rubyi: Hence, the FINAL CHAPTER SHOULD BE MORE CONCLUSIVE, HENCE!

Dialmond: Honestly, you didn't tie up any loose ends at all. The readers must be so mad.

TimesHalt: Couldn't we just hire Singe to write this.

Singe: This story is beyond help. You had way too many people, and way too many things going on. You did okay, I guess, but…

Flaren: Frankly, she's trying to say it sucked.

TimesHalt: Fine! See when I put you in another story!

Flaren: punches I'm a fine character! All the readers like me!

Lapisa: You are all very strange.

TimesHalt: Don't worry, you have a role, too.

Lapisa: Oh, tat is just spectacular.

Rubyi: Sarcasm…

Anyway, thank you for reading the Court Case and this little snippet at the end. I got bored, and Rubyi did too. So keep reading, and thanks to all the reviewers. Review every chapter in the next story! Although, I will try to make it just a sequel to Sheena: Tales of Summoning and not of this. So anyways…

Look for…

If You Want To Bring Him Back

The True Sequel To Sheena: Tales of Summoning.