Memories

Disclaimer: I do not own either Golden Sun or any of the characters. If I did, I wouldn't be writing a fanfic, I'd be writing an authorized book

A/N: I know it's short, and it may be Valeshipping slightly...

Jenna was sitting in the Inn with nothing to do. Felix was already asleep, and Sheba was practicing Psynergy by making small Whirlwinds float around the room. Piers was staring out the window.

Jenna just couldn't seem to fall asleep, and unlike Sheba, practicing Psynergy was way too dangerous around the others; the last time she'd tried, she'd set Sheba on fire.

Then, without knowing why, she rummaged through her pack. There was her old shirt-Felix had wanted her to sell it, but Jenna couldn't bear to part with it. She breathed in its scent...

I can remember clearly the first time I used Psynergy. Or maybe it's just because Mother used to mention it so much...

I was only a few years old - maybe three at the oldest. It was a harsh winter in Vale...

I was freezing. I had just come in from the cold, on a walk with Mother. Actually, she carried me most of the way. Father was trying to light the fire in the fireplace, but he wasn't having any luck.

Shivering, I glared at the fireplace. How dare it not light!

Then all of a sudden it roared up. Father jumped back. Smiling, I toddled closer to the fire...

I remember when I was eight - finally free to explore Vale...

I was finally free-it was the day after my eighth birthday and I planned to use my freedom wisely. For years, I had watched Felix leave by himself, and wished I was in his place - and now it was my turn!

I flew out of the door, Mother shouting, "Have fun!". I knew I would. The first thing I did was run over to Isaac's house. He had come over before, but I had felt out of place - he was Felixs' friend.

I knew Felix would be there, but this wasn't our house, so maybe I'd feel better. Garet would probably be there too, but I didn't care. Nothing could burst my bubble that day.

I knocked on the front door. Nobody answered.

"MA'AAAAAM!" I shouted. Isaac's mother came to the door.

"Oh, hello, Jenna. Enjoying your freedom?"

I nodded happily.

"Isaac has gone to the plaza to meet your brother and Garet. "

I thanked her and raced to the plaza. When I arrived, Garet glared at me.

"Who asked you to come?" he demanded rudely.

"Nobody," I said, defiance in my voice.

Isaac stepped forward. "Garet, maybe-"

"I don't want a girl spoiling our fun!"

That was it. Giving him a look that would melt steel, I answered, "What, you think you're better than me? How about a race?"

Once we got the deal worked out, the terms were like this: Garet and I would race; Isaac would judge the race; Felix would just watch.

I stepped out on the track we'd picked, an area over in the far west part of Vale, outside the main town. A single cottage was up on a ledge; nobody lived there. We would race from the edge of the clearing to the house.

Isaac called out, "GO!"

I ran. Inner fire burning, I was going faster than Garet. But he was gaining. Isaac followed us. I speeded up...almost there. I touched the cottage.

Isaac announced, "Jenna won!"

I was thankful that he had admitted the winning of a mere girl.

Staring Garet down self-confidently, I said coolly, "I think you owe me an apology."

Grumbling, Garet mumbled, "All right, all right - I'm sorry."

And the four of us have been friends ever since - until now. I missed Isaac and Garet. I didn't even know where they were. They could have - no, Jenna, don't think that. They're brave fighters. They're still alive, I hope...The accident changed everything.

The day the Mount Aleph boulder fell started out as a normal day. Same stuff as always - I got up, got dressed, ate, did my chores, and left to meet the boys.

Felix wasn't feeling well today, so it was just Garet, Isaac, and me. It was in at night that the trouble came.

We'd been thinking about sneaking into Sol Sanctum, but without Felix, it wasn't as fun. So we went exploring a little; not much, just regular daily things. We were late coming back.

I passed out, and when I woke up, Mothers' face was staring down at me.

"The Boulder is falling," she said hurriedly. "Get dressed."

By the time I got outside, Felix was in the river. Somehow, he fell in.

"Felix!" I cried, stepping outside. He slipped from the piece of wood he was barely floating on.

"No!" I shrieked, running closer. But he reappeared.

"Go see if you can get help," Mother instructed. "Go to the Plaza."

I rushed to obey. It was hard work - most people were worn out. Garet and Isaac found someone; I guess Mother talked to them, too.

But it was too late. The boulder fell, right on Mother and Father and Felix and Isaac's father Kyle. Killing them.

I cried and cried all the time; that was about all I did. Sometimes Garet and Isaac came over, but it was hard to stand their presence.

Finally, I got over it. The wounds healed, but it took time.

Wow, I was so caught up in memories I didn't realize how sleepy I am! Just put the book down, Jenna, and fall asleep. Just go to sleep...