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Here's the first chapter of a not-so-short story of how and why alchemy was sealed away. All new characters except the Djini, which there are a few of. Reven is a Lemurian, before they gained the ability to get really old. The first chapter might be a little fast and boring but it will get more interesting. Enjoy and please review.

Chapter 1

Reven ducked behind the nearest pillar of the sanctum, tried to avoid being spotted by a healer about to enter. He didn't want to be seen the by the healer, or the sanctum guards. He peeked around the corner to look. The healer was at the sanctum door and had already greeted the two guards. The guards acknowledged him, opened the door and the healer stepped inside. Reven circled behind the sanctum, careful to make sure the guards didn't see or hear him. Then he leaned over and whispered to his friend, "Be quiet. We don't want the guards or the people inside to discover our eavesdropping."

"I know," said Shade. "I'll be quiet." Shade was a Mercury Djinn. A small, elemental creature that Reven had met a long time ago. They had been friends ever since.

Reven found the window behind the sanctum and leaned in close to observe the conversation inside. Inside the room was a round table. It had been moved inside just for this meeting. Six healers already sat around the table. Only one spot had not been filled. He could make out this sanctum's healer speaking when the door opened and a man walked in. The healer stopped talking and turned to address the newcomer, who was the healer that Reven had seen entering the sanctum.

"Ahh, the representative from Anagra is finally here. We can now begin the proceedings." Said the healer.

"I am sorry for my tardiness. We may begin," said the healer that had just entered. The healer walked over to the last seat, and sat down.

Reven saw the sanctum's healer stand up and clear his throat. The healer addressed everyone present. "Brothers, thank you for all coming out to this island to discuss this issue on such short notice. Some of you have had a long journey. As you all know I am Arthur, the chosen representative from Lemuria. I speak the for the king. Now we must discuss the future of Weyard. The representative from Anagra wishes to explain the issue."

The man that had entered last stood up. "Thank you, again, Brothers, for your patience and for gathering together on such short notice. I have assembled you here today to discuss Alchemy. As you all know Alchemy is the foundation of the world and keeps the Four Elements in balance. Earth, Fire, Wind and Water. Many posses the power to control these elements which helps our civilizations thrive. Yet unfortunately not all use this power wisely. The powers of Alchemy are constantly being used for the wrong purposes. It is too powerful to be left alone, especially with the search for the Stone of Sages nearing its end. If the Stone falls into the wrong hand the worlds safety could be at risk. The wielder of the Stone could unlock the most powerful Alchemy of all... the Golden Sun. Therefore I propose that we stop this before it happens."

"And just how do we do that?" Asked another healer.

"We seal Alchemy away... forever." The healer from Anagra said.

This caused all the healers to stand up and start arguing angrily. Reven couldn't make out anything in the slur of raised voices. Then someones voice rose above the rest.

"SILENCE!!!" Yelled the Arthur. Everyone fell silent. "We will discuss this in an organized fashion. Brother from Anagra, please explain yourself."

"The power of the Golden Sun is too much of a temptation. The strength it could give any wielder of the elements is too great. Therefore, Alchemy must be sealed away."

"How do we know that the Stone holds so much power. After all its just a legend." said one healer. "All of the supposed "discoveries" of the Stone have been fake. How do you know the search is ending"

"Very recently, a man claimed to have found a small fragment of the Stone. It greatly amplified his elemental power. There were many witnesses to this. Unfortunately he was sailing the seas when his ship was attacked and the piece was lost at sea along with the man and his entire ship. If... no... When the real Stone is found it will either be used to destroy the world or we will destroy ourselves fighting for its power. There is no alternative. We must seal Alchemy away. The sooner the better."

"But our civilizations thrive because of Alchemy. If it's sealed away, we may put ourselves into a dark age." Another healer commented. "I am from the Northern Reaches, we depend on the power of Alchemy to protect us from the cold. "

"Weyard will surely be destroyed if we don't. That's just a risk we must take."

Silence.

"Now I ask you, should we seal alchemy away before the Stone is found and Weyard is destroyed?."

The Lemurian healer stood up. "Unless there are any objections, I say we go through with this plan. We can all agree the Alchemy is a serious threat to the world. It is regrettable that it has come to this but it is necessary. We will put it to a vote. All of you have been chosen by your respective nations to do what you see is best for Weyard. All in favor of protecting the future of Weyard by containing the power of Alchemy, raise your hands."

Slowly a few hands rose, including the Lemurian and Anagran healers, yet a few remained down, including the healer from the Northern Reaches. Two of the seven hadn't raised their hands. Still the majority was in favor of sealing away Alchemy.

The healer from the Northern Reaches cleared his throat. "I see that I am forced to agree with this plan. Fine, but just how exactly do you plan to seal away the greatest power in the world."

"Someone must go to each of the Elemental Lighthouses and contain its power. Then once all are present then we seal them away together."

"But who will go? Who will take on this quest? Only an Adept can enter the Lighthouses. Not many would want Alchemy sealed away." Said the healer.

The conversation inside continued. Reven was shocked. He hadn't expected this to happen. Every year representatives from the seven nations of Weyard met to discuss the problems of the world. This year the representative from Anagra had called an emergency meeting. He supposedly had something urgent to discuss. Because the council was being held in Lemuria, Reven had decided to find out what exactly was going on. But he wasn't prepared for this.

"Oh no..." Reven heard Shade say.

"Yeah, I know, the end of the world..."

"No, not that..." Shade said. "I have to sneeze..."

"No... Don't..." Reven said, but it was too late.

"AAAAAAAA..... CHHOOOOOOO!!!!!!"

The voices in the sanctum stopped. Reven heard footsteps coming around the sanctum and a voice say, "Who was that?"

"Come on, Shade. Let's g...." Reven started, but he never finished. The spear pointed at his head made sure of that.

"Ah-ha. So it looks like we've found an eavesdropper. Hey, and it's Reven too. What should we do?" said the guard, smiling.

Another guard came around the corner. He looked at Reven, then smiled. "Lets let the council decide what to do with you."

Reven gulped. The guard poked him in the back with his spear. "Get moving." he said.

The guards led Reven, with Shade following, around to the front of the sanctum. The first guard opened the door and pushed Reven inside. Suddenly Reven felt very hot, which he didn't like. He had just been caught eavesdropping on the most secret meeting in Weyard, and now he had to explain why to the people he had been eavesdropping on.

"If anyone asks this was your idea," said Shade.

"That's because it was my idea," He replied. "Just let me handle this. I can get us out of this."

The guard led him to another door. "Wait here." The guard ordered, and knocked on the door. The door opened and the guard entered, leaving the two in the hallway with the other guard.

"Reven..." said the guard. "You are in so much trouble. What did you do that for? You could be banished from Lemuria for this."

"I just wanted to find out why some think the world is in so much trouble. I don't see anything wrong with it." Reven said.

"That's because you live in Lemuria. This place is one of the nicer places in the world. Lemuria's senate sees to that. Once you get outside it's a whole different world."

"Like that's going to happen anytime soon." Reven said, just as the door opened and the guard returned.

"The council would like to see you now," said the guard, and pushed Reven through the doorway.

Reven stepped into the room and looked around. All seven of the healers where staring at him with stern expressions on their faces. When his eyes met with the Lemurian healer's his eyes dropped to the floor.

"Reven," said the Lemurian healer. "I would like you to explain to the members of the council why you spied on, then interrupted this meeting. Then apologize to everyone and me."

Reven sighed. "I listened to your meeting because I was curious as to the state of affairs in which the world is in at this time."

"Why didn't you consult me later?" Asked the healer.

"Because you probably wouldn't have told me about the important stuff." Reven said. "In that case, I'm sorry that I listened in on this meeting. I'll forget everything I heard. I apologize once again, and I'm sorry..."

Reven didn't look at the Lemurian healer when he had apologized. He was purposefully avoiding him.

"Reven, look at me when you say sorry."

Reven stared at the man in the eyes. "I'm sorry dad."

They stared at each other for a few more seconds. "That's better." Said his father, Arthur, a smile breaking out across his face. "Now go home. I'll talk to you later."

"Yes, father." Said Reven, and he turned to leave. Just as he was walking out another voice spoke up. "Wait a moment, Reven."

Reven turned around and saw the Anagran healer standing up. "Yes?" Asked Reven.

"Are you and Adept?" the healer asked.

"Yes, I am. Like most Lemurians, I am a Mercury Adept."

"You also have a Djinn. Which one is this? And when did you to meet?" He asked.

"This is Shade. I met him about seven years ago."

"I see." The healer turned around. "Brothers, I think I have found an answer to our problem. This boy. He already knows our plan, he is an Adept and he also has a Djinn."

Suddenly it got very cold. Reven knew where this one was going. "No." He protested. " You can't possibly ask me to go across the world, collect the sealed elements, then forever seal them away! I'm just a boy."

"I would say your old enough." His father said. "You are also a fairly strong Adept. I can vouch for his going. Plus it would make a suitable punishment for your eavesdropping."

"What?!" Reven said.

"I am just joking about the punishment, however, I do think our brother from Anagra is correct. You should think about accepting this quest. But I must ask... Will you accept the future of Weyard into your hands, and seal away Alchemy? No one will think worse of you if you decline."

Reven paused. Frozen in time. The fate of the entire world? In his hands? If he said no he would have to live with the guilt of letting the entire world down. If he accepts then he risks failing and losing not only his pride but also his life. He turned to Shade, "What do you think..."

"Me? I'll leave my decision up to you." He said, then added. "But personally I want to see the world outside of here. This may be our one chance."

Reven sighed. "I'll do it."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Good, then this meeting is over." The Lemurian healer said. "I will explain the rest to Reven, then we will send him on his way... tomorrow."

"So soon?"Reven asked.

"We have no time to waste." His father said. "Now go home and rest. I will see the rest of the council to their temporary homes."

With that, Reven turned and walked out of the room. As he left he said to Shade, "I told you I'd get us out of this... sort of."

Thanks for reading(If you made it this far). Again, please review! I hope this brought a little nostalgia back from the beginning of the original Golden Sun.

Updated and (hopefully) a little better. I've total changed the structure of my story so it will be a 4-5 book series. And Book I(through Mercury Lighthouse) is almost finished. So please continue to read.