Summary: The Golden Age of Alchemy is up and running. Our favorite adepts are adjusting back to their 'normal' lives when tragedy strikes Vale and a loved one is lost forever. Plus, an old nemesis is back. This time, he wants revenge.

Disclaimer: I do not own Golden Sun, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, any of the plots associated with the game, or, sadly, Felix.

AN: This is my first time writing a story. I apologize in advance if it's the worst thing you have ever read. However, I do ask that if it does suck beyond belief – help a girl out here and give me some advice.

Golden Sun: The Battle of Sol and Luna

Pain. That was all that registered in his mind. Indescribable pain. He gritted his teeth and tried with all his strength, what little that remained, to stand. He mustn't give up. He had worked too hard, too long to see the power of Alchemy fall into the wrong hands.

A soft chuckle escaped his opponent's lips. "Bold, Felix. Too bold."

Felix glanced up, just in time to see the flashing metal of a sword crashing down on him.

"AHHHH!" Felix woke with a start. He was panting and almost all his sheets were on the floor. What little that was left was tangled around his left leg. Sitting up, Felix unraveled the sheets and looked around his room.

Felix, along with his family and all of the other citizens of Vale were staying in the town of Vault. Many resided in the inn, few slept with distant family members, leaving those that remained to sleep outside. The town of Vault decided that the eight Adepts deserved rooms in the inn; however, soon after their adventure ended, Piers and Sheba had departed which left an extra room or two. Ivan, Mia, and Felix all managed to get single rooms in the inn. Jenna slept in the same room as her parents, Garet with his family, and Isaac and Dora and Kyle also were together.

Not for the first time, Felix was thankful for the privacy of his room. It wasn't that Felix didn't get along with his family…he just wanted some alone time every now and again. Plus, he didn't want to worry Jenna or his mother as to why he was having vivid nightmares of his death. It was at times like these when Felix missed his best companion.

Piers, along with Sheba, had left Vale after staying and helping with the repairs. Sheba wanted to reunite with Faran, and also convince the people of Lalivero that neither Felix nor Jenna were bloodthirsty savages who held her hostage during the journey. Piers, now exiled from Lemuria, wanted to see the home of the notorious Babi. Piers had traveled to Tolbi to speak to Master Iodem and warn him not to travel to Lemuria, for there would not be a pleasant welcome. Both Sheba and Piers had sent word of their safe return.

Felix sighed. He truly did miss them. During their adventure, Felix had found that Piers was a great person to talk to. Both he and Felix confided in one another during their insomnia-driven watches over the ship. And Sheba…how Felix missed her. Sheba was always laughing, whether aloud or had it contained within her eyes. Sheba had, somehow, been able to establish a connection between her and Felix. Felix knew he was not one to easily chat with, but Sheba had always managed to inspire a conversation, more than always when they were alone. Felix thought about Sheba, as well as Piers, during the night before sleep overtook him. Vale was almost restored, his family and Isaac's were reunited, everything was coming together – but Felix knew a part of him would always be missing until Sheba and Piers returned.

A frown appeared on Felix's face. He had just received a letter from Piers saying that Piers would be returning to Vale. Of course, the news thrilled not only Felix, but Jenna and the others too.

'But,' Felix wondered, 'will Sheba come back? If not to live here…will she at least visit? She did promise me that…'

Seven out of the eight Adepts were gathered together at the gate of the newly constructed Vale. Piers was preparing to leave for Tolbi, as was Sheba. Sheba had offered to use the Teleport Lapis and take Piers to Tolbi. From there, she would Teleport to Lalivero. Their adventure of restoring Alchemy to the world had ended over six months ago and the realization of leaving was overwhelming for all the Adepts.

"Do you really need to leave?" Jenna asked, her eyes brimming with tears, "You both are welcome to stay. You know that, don't you?"

Sheba and Piers glanced at each other. Neither of them wanted to leave their friends, but they both had business to take care of.

Piers stepped forward and clasped Jenna's hands. "You know that I would love to stay here. However, there are some things that I need to take care of in Tolbi."

"Wait," Ivan asked, "Tolbi? I thought you were heading back to Lemuria…"

Mia shook her head, "Ivan, don't you remember? Piers is exiled from Lemuria because he chose to continue his journey with Jenna."

Ivan flushed. He turned to Piers, "I'm sorry Piers! I-I didn't mean to…I g-guess I just fo-forgot…"

Piers raised his hand, a sad smile spread across his face. "It's alright Ivan. I will miss my home of Lemuria, but since my mother has passed away," Piers's voice broke. He still struggled with the concept of his mother's death, "I have no one to go home to, except my uncle. There are things that I need to – investigate- in Tolbi."

Isaac looked up. "Is this about Babi?"

"More or less," Piers laughed, "I hear a man named Iodem is trying to find Lemuria. I feel I should, personally, warn him that his expedition would not be a wise one."

Everyone laughed. They all knew that Piers detest using violence, but his muscular physique did not portray this.

Garet suddenly turned to Sheba. A gentle wind blew softly around the group. Garet did not understand Sheba. She was three years younger than he and was extremely short –at least, in his eyes she was. Yet, Sheba had demonstrated a power that surpassed Garet's expectations.

"And where are you going Sheba?" Garet asked innocently.

At this question, everyone grew somber as they await Sheba's response. No one wanted to see her leave. They had all grown accustomed to her laughter and cheerful disposition.

Sheba smiled, "I will be heading back to Lalivero. I want to reassure the people and Papa that I'm okay."

"Papa?!" Garet exclaimed, "I thought you didn't know who your parents were!"

"Garet!" Mia hissed. She bonked Garet on the back of the head.

Sheba laughed, "You are right Garet. I don't know my past or my parents, but Faran has taken care of me as if I were his own flesh and blood. So I think its time that I start treating him as if he were my father."

Jenna began to cry. She ran forward and embraced Sheba in a backbreaking bear hug. Sheba cried out in surprised.

"I'll miss you so much! You were like the little sister that I always wanted!!" Jenna cried. Isaac ran over and pried Jenna off of Sheba before Jenna managed to cause any serious damage.

Piers looked at Sheba. "Should we be going?"

Sheba thought for a second. Then she looked around the group. "Wait. Jenna, where's Felix?"

Jenna shook her head. "Kyle and Dad needed his help. They had discovered more underneath the rubble of the mountains."

"Oh." Sheba tried not to look too disappointed. She was hurt that Felix hadn't come to say goodbye, but, she scolded herself, others needed him more than she did.

Piers laid a hand on Sheba's shoulder. "Why don't you go and say goodbye to Felix? He and I said our farewells this morning and I'm sure he would hate it if he didn't get a chance to wish you good luck."

Sheba smiled. "Thanks." She looked at the others, "I'll miss you all. You all have become more of a family to me than I have ever had. I will come and visit. I promise." Sheba hugged each one goodbye and began heading up to the mountain rubble.

On her way, she passed Kyle and Felix's father. They both wished her and Piers a safe journey, then headed back to town. Sheba frowned. She hoped that Felix was still there.

"Felix? Felix, where are you?"

Felix appeared from the ground. He had been searching underneath the debris of the mountain and parts of old Vale. He was surprised to find Sheba there and asked what she was doing.

"I came to say goodbye." Sheba glanced up into Felix's dark brown eyes. Lately, she had been getting the butterflies whenever she was around him. She knew she cared for him, but never expected him to return her feelings. She was only fourteen and he was an adult in society now.

Felix smiled, "I'm sorry I didn't come down. We're trying to gather the remains of people's possessions…" He trailed off. He couldn't bring himself to look into Sheba's eyes for fear of breaking down. He didn't want her to leave and had volunteered to do searches, partly to avoid saying goodbye to Sheba.

Sheba looked down and kicked a pebble. An awkward silence filled the space between them. They had never had problems talking before, but now…

"I'll miss you, Sheba." Felix said.

Sheba's head snapped up. She was surprised that Felix had said that. She knew he cared for her; after all he did jump off of a lighthouse for her. But still, Felix was not one who admitted his emotions easily.

"I'll miss you too, Felix," Sheba replied, "You more than anyone else."

Felix heart skipped a few beats. His palms were sweaty and he was trembling a tiny bit too. What was happening to him? Why did he feel so…so strange? It was as if lightening had struck him, but in a more pleasant way…he felt all, tingly.

Suddenly Sheba closed the gap between them and embraced Felix around the waist. Almost by instinct, Felix wrapped his arms around Sheba's small frame and held her tightly.

"I will visit. I promise."

Felix lay down and pulled the covers to underneath his chin. 'She didn't keep her promise.' Everything was returning to normal. All that was missing in his life…was her.

AN: Well, there's the first chapter! I know it's not much but if you Review I might continue with it!