Space. A realm of infinite possibility. A vast collection of worlds, many unaware of life beyond their skies. It is here our story begins. Here, in the Star Ocean.

Calnus

After saving the universe, everything went back to the way it had been before. Well, not exactly. Everyone had decided to stay together on the Calnus. While it was nice to travel with friends, he had been looking forward to time with a certain girl. He had realized during their journey that he loved her, and the feeling was mutual. And with everyone together, time alone with her was scarce. Reimi. He'd known her for so long, but had been oblivious to the feelings of love between them. Since they'd revealed their feelings for each other, they hadn't even had one date! They had shared one kiss, and that was all. He had duties as the captain of the Calnus, but really, was one date too much to-

"EDGE!"

Apparently it was. He flinched. "Is there a problem Reimi?" Said girl crossed her arms. "Edge, I've been calling you for five minutes. What were you doing? Anyways, while I was scanning this sector, I found some very unusual readings coming from a planet about five AUs away." Edge shifted in his captain's chair. Unusual? "What do you mean?" Reimi shook her head. "I don't really know myself. I've never seen anything like this. Edge, what should we do?"

"We should be cautious. Take us in slowly, Myuria. We don't know what that anomaly is."

Well, at least that's what he would have said, if he hadn't been knocked off his feet by a violent tremor. Sarah spoke first. "Oh my, that was certainly a surprise." Bacchus sighed and rose to his feet. "I believe this may be related to the anomaly that Miss Reimi detected earlier. It must be quite powerful to affect us this far away."

"Edgie."

Edge turned to face Bacchus. "Do you think this anomaly will spread past this sector?"

"Edgie."

Bacchus shook his head. "It is difficult to ascertain from what we know thus far."

"Edgie."

Edge frowned. "This could be a problem. If this thing is dangerous, and it spreads..."

"Edgie."

He sighed and turned to Lymle. "Lymle, we're trying to..." At that moment, his gaze turned to the view screen. A disturbing scene was displayed. A dark magenta storm spouting violent pink lightning was all he could see, and in the center of the storm, a bright light surrounding a strange figure. He heard a cry. It wasn't anyone on the Calnus. It sounded angry.

He tried to turn around, but he couldn't move. He opened his mouth, but his voice was gone. He struggled to keep his eyes open, but he had to give in...

The last thing he remembered was a pink flash, and then darkness...