DISCLAIMER: Star ocean: the second story characters are not mine, nor is the original story. There are a few references to the anime Star Ocean EX as well, so that is also not mine! However, the characters that will be introduced are as well as the plot line that may develop. Enjoy!
Star Ocean – A New Hope
Chapter 1: Introduction
The young woman safely landed in the lush, green forest. It was just as she had remembered it years ago – long before the great journey that altered her once simple life as a forest maiden. However, this was not a trip down memory lane; peace in the universe was again threatened by the resurrection of the Wise Man Cyril. If he came back, the others would soon follow. Somehow, it had gone unnoticed on New Nede, the newly reborn planet of a once dying race. The will of the people of Energy Nede was so strong to survive, that the beautiful "shrine maiden" had pity on them and prayed daily for hope. And hope finally came as a new, primitive planet arose from the dust of the explosion of Energy Nede. It would then be called New Nede, signifying the beginning of a new life for the Nedians.
Who or what would even attempt to resurrect the vile spirit of Cyril? It was not just an evil Nedian with a dark heart, but an Earth human and an Expellian were also involved. It appeared that these three planets were linked once again by fate. The other wise men could not be resurrected at any cost!
Tears ran down the woman's face as she placed her child, who was no more than 2 years of age, on the soft grass. Big blue eyes looked up in question. This was breaking the mother's heart, but she had to keep her precious baby girl safe, even if it meant the unthinkable. Cyril would be after them both if he ever found out that the "shrine maiden" had a child.
"Precious one. Please do not grow up thinking I abandoned you and hate me. I am somehow like my own mother was now. I want you to grow in an era of peace, so I must fight and hide you. Never forget that your daddy and I loved you very much."
At those words, the child began to cry, reaching up to her mother. The mother then placed a strange pendant around her child's neck. It was in the shape of a crescent moon, with a white crystal embedded near the name engraved.
"Sara…my Sara…" the mother wiped a tear before kissing her child on the forehead. Lowering her head, she stepped back and disappeared.
"Those big blue eyes widened. "Mama…Mama!"
Wandering through the forest was an elderly woman. She was of a thin frame, and her hair had a hint of blue to it. She immediately heard the distress of a child.
"My, what on Expel are you doing here?" she asked, picking the small child up gently. Pausing for a moment, she looked to see if there was any sight of the child's parents. "It's like having my daughter all over again. Come, my dear. Aunt Westa will take care of you." Immediately, the child fell asleep.
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Arlia was still the quiet, peaceful village it was before the great war. Westa had aged, but she was still able to care for the little girl named Sara. After presenting her to the mayor, Westa made her way home, but was interrupted by a beautiful mage woman with her two children.
"Westa…it certainly has been a while, darling," the woman said.
"Queen Celine! What brings you and the children to Arlia?" Cross is quite a long way!" Westa replied, holding the child.
"Celes and Chris wanted to see the countryside. Besides, I missed the tranquility here." Celine paused, and then noticed the little girl in Westa's arms. "Oh! Who is this?"
"Her name is Sara. Just like my Rena, I found her in the Shingo Forest…"Westa replied.
"Mama…can we be fwends with her?" little Celes asked, silver-lavender pigtails bouncing as she was only three at the time.
Celine smiled. "Of course." Yet, she found it strange that a child appeared like that. Even more strange was how the child resembled Rena somewhat with her blue hair, and Rena had not kept in touch. Neither had Claude. Did something happen?