Dragon Quest IX: Entwined Souls

Author's Note: Hey, It's BlazeDelta here! I'm writing a post-story fanfic about the relationship between my two original characters, Alex (The Celestrian Hero) and Karina (a Mortal Companion). I hope you guys enjoy this story! I really spent time planning it!

Chapter 1: What Fate Holds

Karina looked around. She was back at The Realm of The Mighty. Her friend, Alex had just defeated Corvus. The world was saved.

Karina turned to look at Alex. He was slowly dissolving into nothing. Celestria's voice echoed, "Your work is finished..."

No, this can't be! Karina thought. She ran to Alex and managed to make a wild grab for his hand. But alas, he was already turned into a star...

"Wait!" she screamed. "DON'T GO!"

Karina jerked upright, as if pulled by a string. It had been a terrible nightmare, but her hands were still clammy.

Worried, she scrambled out of the sheets of the bed and went to look at the bed next to hers. Alex was still there, fast asleep. Karina heaved a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, she thought. If he was gone, I would... Karina shook her head. The thought of losing her first friend was painful and terrifying.

Slowly, she went back to her bed and returned into the abyss of sleep...

"Wake up!" a familiar voice cried. Karina instantly awoke and found herself face to face with Alex. He had already donned his armour and seemed ready for another normal day of monster slaying.

"Come on, sleepyhead. Clayton, Solana and Crystal already had their breakfast. So, get changed and meet me downstairs quick!" Karina nodded and that was when she remembered something.

"Well, can you please get out of the room first? I'm not going to get changed with you here!"

"Gods, I'm sorry! Well, see ya!" Alex sped out of the room and slammed the door. Karina shook her head and got herself changed into her usual mage blouse and slacks.

Downstairs, Alex and the rest of the party were waiting for her.

"Just about time!" a brown-haired teenage boy cried in exasperation. It was Clayton. "It was so BOOOORRRRIIIINNNG waiting for you!"

The priest beside him knocked him on the head. Clayton was still unfazed as he had his helmet on. "Can you please be a better younger brother to me?" she asked Clayton. The priest was Crystal, Clayton's twin sister who was born earlier by a few minutes.

"Sorry..."

Alex cleared his throat. "Well, anyway, I've got a letter from Jona..."

"Don't tell me it's a date request, Alex!" a blue-haired girl cried. It was Solana, the warrior. "She could be a terrible flirt, you know."

"Speak for yourself, Ms Redknickers." Crystal mumbled. "You always try flirting with Alex because of your outfit..."

"Shut up! You told me a few days ago that you liked Alex as well!"

"Did not!"

"Did to!"

Alex rolled his eyes. "Going on with the story, Jona said she saw a fygg fly into where we fought Lleviathan, so she wants us to summon Lleviathan again."

"She's lost her marbles," Solana mumbled.

"More like a bunch," Crystal replied.

"So... anyone up for fish hunting?" Clayton asked. Everyone raised their hands.

"Guess that's a yes... Alex, cast Zoom and take us to Jona now."

"Looks like fishing gear isn't gonna do us any good, Clayton."

"That's when we lure him in and teach his fishy behind a lesson." Clayton took out his sword. "Classic style."