Hey! How ya doin'? Name's Voz. (Well, screename, actually.) This here
is my very first fanfic ever. Or should I say fanaticfic! Ok, let's get
started. This is a Grandia(1) fanfic. I know it doesn't look like much
now, but this story will grow to a huge size at an alarming rate. And I
know that the first chapter is kind of lame, but aren't the first chapters
of all stories that way? (No offense to anyone, okay?)
Oh, and of course, I have nothing to do with the making of Grandia,
and I do not in any way own any of Grandia's characters. However, in this
story, the world of Grandia and its inhabitants are all mine to command!
Anything can happen when I'm in control! So, be afraid, Justin! Be very
afraid!
And now finally, my fanfic. It starts off right after Gaia is
defeated. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the story. R&R, please!!!
GAIA'S REVENGE
CHAPTER 1: A NEW AGE
Justin blacked out. He was lying on the ground, and kept his eyes closed. He felt the grass brushing against his skin. He couldn't remember how he had gotten there, on the ground. The last thing he remembered was in some strange room. He was holding a sword, and standing beside him was the Icarian girl, Feena, looking hopefully at him. A large crystal was floating in the middle of the room. At first, they both just looked at it, inspired by a mixture of both awe and fear. Then, Justin brandished his sword, leaped into the air, and brought the sword crashing down upon the crystal. There was an intensely bright light, and he remembered nothing more. This memory seemed like it happened so recently, and yet, so long ago. It kept flashing through his mind over and over again.
"-stin! Justin!" Justin heard someone calling him, in the middle of his fifteenth flashback. "Justin! Come on, wake up!" He opened his eyes. Feena was looking down at him. Finally, Justin remembered what had happened, and leapt to his feet.
"Feena! You're all right! Gaia! What about Gaia?! Is it still alive? Did we destroy it? Did we--"
"Calm down, Justin." Feena interrupted. "Yes, everything is all right. Just look for yourself." She pointed down into a grassy field. All around it, there were many people whom Justin had previously met on his journey to Alent. Rapp, Liete, Sue, everyone was chatting quite cheerfully in the field.
"Wh-what about Gaia?" Justin asked.
Feena pointed to the other side of the field. A huge conifer tree towered over the field, in the spot that used to be J Base.
"That's Gaia?!" Justin asked, completely amazed.
"Yes," answered Feena. "It seems that everything has been reborn. Not only Gaia, but the entire world as well."
Justin was still staring at the huge tree. To think, what was once so deadly and nightmarish, was now so comforting and beautiful. Spirits could easily be seen dancing in the air around the giant tree. Everyone in the field seemed much happier than they had been before Gaia was defeated. Probably because Gaia's horrible Reign of Terror had finally ended, and everyone's fear of the promised apocalypse that Gaia would bring to the people of the world never came. This was obviously the beginning of a new era in global history. A new chapter added to the history books. A new day had come, a day of love, and peace, and joy that the world had never experienced before.
Looking around, Justin noticed Mullen looking down at the field from the top of a hill. For the first time ever, Justin felt kind of sorry for Mullen. Unlike Justin, Mullen had lost his love, Leen, to the evils of Gaia. She had given her life for Mullen, and Mullen had secretly cherished her. Justin understood what Mullen must have been feeling. Justin had almost lost Feena in the same manner as Leen. Although Justin managed to rescue her, it was the most horrible experience Justin had ever felt, when Feena boarded onto that ship to give up her life for Justin. It felt so wonderful now, to know that Feena would not be killed. Mullen, however, could not experience this wonderful feeling. Leen was dead, and nothing more could be done about it.
Justin watched him begin to walk away, when an intensely bright light illuminated near Mullen. Justin, Mullen, and Feena all watched the bright light, bedazzled. Finally, the light ceased, and in its place was Leen, body and soul. Justin couldn't hear them, being so far away, but he could see Mullen and Leen gazing in amazement at one another. Then, Mullen outstretched his arms, and Leen ran full speed towards him, leaping into his arms. Justin turned to Feena, and he could see a single tear of joy rolling down her cheek. Her twin sister was alive and whole.
Suddenly, Feena shot past Justin and ran up the hill towards her sister. "Leen!" she called to her.
"Hey, Feena, wait up!" Justin called, running after her.
Leen finally broke away from Mullen. "Feena!" she called back. Finally reaching her, Feena and Leen wrapped their arms around each other. Justin finally caught up, panting heavily. The twins broke out of each other's arms.
"But...how...is this possible?" Justin asked Leen in awe. "I...I saw you die."
"I...really...don't...know," she replied. "The last thing I remember is back when I was on the turret, facing Gaia. Then, everything went black. After a second, there was this bright light, and I was here. But, we can't waste anymore time. Gaia must be destroyed...."
"Sister," Feena interrupted. "Gaia's already been defeated. It's been two days since then."
"Two days?!" Leen replied in surprise. "It felt like two seconds! What did I miss?" she asked eagerly.
"Too much!" Justin answered, smiling.
"Well, it doesn't matter," Leen replied. "I'm just relieved that all went well."
After about an hour of talking with Leen and Mullen, Justin and Feena went down into the field, to talk with the rest of their friends.
"Justin!" someone called to him. He looked over his shoulder to see Sue bounding towards him, Puffy following in the air.
"Hey, Sue!" he called back.
"Justin! You did it, Justin! You did it!"
"Of course we did. We're the greatest!"
Sue laughed. "You haven't changed a bit, Justin!" she said. "Don't ever change, okay?"
"Hey, Sue, uh, how did you get here anyway? That orb could only be used once."
"I know!" she replied. "I started the entire journey all over again from Parm! Like I told you, Parm just isn't any fun without you!" she reminded him, proudly.
"But, what about your exhaustion?"
"Oh, that. Well, all I had to do was travel at my own pace, and I caught up with you before I knew it. No offense, Justin, but you travel way too fast for me. It was actually your fault I collapsed!"
Feena laughed, turning Justin's face scarlet.
"See, Justin? I could make it! You just had to give me more time. And my aim has gotten better. Watch!" Sue pulled out her bow and loaded it with an arrow. She then pulled three apples out of her knapsack and tossed all three into the air at the same time. She then quickly pulled the arrow back on the string of her bow, aimed, and shot at the apples. This was all done in the same second, and when the arrow came down to the ground, all three apples were on it.
"Whoa!!" Justin and Feena exclaimed together.
Four hours passed. Justin, Feena, and Sue were standing on the hill again, overlooking the field. Everyone seemed a bit more cheerful since the world changed for the better, even those three demented sergeants, Nana, Saki, and Mio. This had to be the best day of Justin's young life, so far. But, some things have been nagging at the back of his mind for some time now.
"Hey, Feena," he began.
"Yeah?" she replied.
"There are two things that have been bugging me."
"What?"
"Well, here's the first thing. Even though Gaia's been defeated, I still have this feeling that our job's not yet finished. I mean, look." He pulled out his Spirit Sword. "This sword was given to me by the Spirits to help me save the world from Gaia. But, why would I still have this sword if Gaia's already been defeated?"
"Justin, y-you don't suppose Gaia hasn't really been defeated, do you?" Justin could tell that Feena was scared. As she said this, he could hear her voice quivering.
"I...don't...know," Justin replied. "Well, everything appears to be okay, so maybe we're worrying over nothing." He slid the sword back onto his belt.
"I guess you're right. What's the other thing?"
"Well, now that we've finally reached Alent, does this mean that our journey is over? I mean are we really just going to say 'the end', and finish our story here?
"Justin, what are you saying?"
"I'm saying that I don't want to stop here." He looked towards the East. "I want to keep going east. I've got to know what lies beyond that ocean. Every time I try to fight my curiosity, I lose. My drive is that strong."
"I know it is."
"However, I'm not going unless you come with me, Feena. Of course, you don't have to, if you don't want to. So, what do you say?"
"I'll go," she answered immediately, smiling.
"Are you sure? This time, I won't know where I'm headed."
"That makes it even more of an adventure. It's better not knowing, don't you think, Justin?"
"You're right, Feena. It's boring when you know what's going to happen!"
"Hold on, Justin!" Sue interrupted. "This time, you're not leaving without me!"
"Well, I don't know, Sue. Do you think you can handle it?"
"Hey, I've made it this far by myself, didn't I? But this time, do you think you can slow down for me?"
"No problem, Sue. We've got all the time in the world! This time, though, don't try to act all grown up. It's up to you to tell us when you're getting tired, okay?"
"Don't worry, I've learned my lesson."
"Okay, then. We leave at dawn. Is that all right with you two?"
"Dawn?!" Feena exclaimed. "I think we should all have a good rest first. Saving the world deprives you of energy, don't you think?" she said sarcastically.
Justin laughed. "Okay, okay. How about noon tomorrow, then?"
"That's better. Thanks, Justin," replied Feena.
"Yeah. That's all right with me," answered Sue.
"Then it's settled. Tomorrow, we start a whole new adventure!" Justin concluded.
END OF CHAPTER 1
Well, what do you think? What will our heroes meet on this new epic adventure? Is the horrible Gaia still alive? Will the world enjoy Voz's fanfic?
I'd like to think so!
Keep checking for chapter 2, it will be here before you know it! And don't forget to R&R, or suffer dark consequences! (Just kidding! I'm actually a really nice guy.)
GAIA'S REVENGE
CHAPTER 1: A NEW AGE
Justin blacked out. He was lying on the ground, and kept his eyes closed. He felt the grass brushing against his skin. He couldn't remember how he had gotten there, on the ground. The last thing he remembered was in some strange room. He was holding a sword, and standing beside him was the Icarian girl, Feena, looking hopefully at him. A large crystal was floating in the middle of the room. At first, they both just looked at it, inspired by a mixture of both awe and fear. Then, Justin brandished his sword, leaped into the air, and brought the sword crashing down upon the crystal. There was an intensely bright light, and he remembered nothing more. This memory seemed like it happened so recently, and yet, so long ago. It kept flashing through his mind over and over again.
"-stin! Justin!" Justin heard someone calling him, in the middle of his fifteenth flashback. "Justin! Come on, wake up!" He opened his eyes. Feena was looking down at him. Finally, Justin remembered what had happened, and leapt to his feet.
"Feena! You're all right! Gaia! What about Gaia?! Is it still alive? Did we destroy it? Did we--"
"Calm down, Justin." Feena interrupted. "Yes, everything is all right. Just look for yourself." She pointed down into a grassy field. All around it, there were many people whom Justin had previously met on his journey to Alent. Rapp, Liete, Sue, everyone was chatting quite cheerfully in the field.
"Wh-what about Gaia?" Justin asked.
Feena pointed to the other side of the field. A huge conifer tree towered over the field, in the spot that used to be J Base.
"That's Gaia?!" Justin asked, completely amazed.
"Yes," answered Feena. "It seems that everything has been reborn. Not only Gaia, but the entire world as well."
Justin was still staring at the huge tree. To think, what was once so deadly and nightmarish, was now so comforting and beautiful. Spirits could easily be seen dancing in the air around the giant tree. Everyone in the field seemed much happier than they had been before Gaia was defeated. Probably because Gaia's horrible Reign of Terror had finally ended, and everyone's fear of the promised apocalypse that Gaia would bring to the people of the world never came. This was obviously the beginning of a new era in global history. A new chapter added to the history books. A new day had come, a day of love, and peace, and joy that the world had never experienced before.
Looking around, Justin noticed Mullen looking down at the field from the top of a hill. For the first time ever, Justin felt kind of sorry for Mullen. Unlike Justin, Mullen had lost his love, Leen, to the evils of Gaia. She had given her life for Mullen, and Mullen had secretly cherished her. Justin understood what Mullen must have been feeling. Justin had almost lost Feena in the same manner as Leen. Although Justin managed to rescue her, it was the most horrible experience Justin had ever felt, when Feena boarded onto that ship to give up her life for Justin. It felt so wonderful now, to know that Feena would not be killed. Mullen, however, could not experience this wonderful feeling. Leen was dead, and nothing more could be done about it.
Justin watched him begin to walk away, when an intensely bright light illuminated near Mullen. Justin, Mullen, and Feena all watched the bright light, bedazzled. Finally, the light ceased, and in its place was Leen, body and soul. Justin couldn't hear them, being so far away, but he could see Mullen and Leen gazing in amazement at one another. Then, Mullen outstretched his arms, and Leen ran full speed towards him, leaping into his arms. Justin turned to Feena, and he could see a single tear of joy rolling down her cheek. Her twin sister was alive and whole.
Suddenly, Feena shot past Justin and ran up the hill towards her sister. "Leen!" she called to her.
"Hey, Feena, wait up!" Justin called, running after her.
Leen finally broke away from Mullen. "Feena!" she called back. Finally reaching her, Feena and Leen wrapped their arms around each other. Justin finally caught up, panting heavily. The twins broke out of each other's arms.
"But...how...is this possible?" Justin asked Leen in awe. "I...I saw you die."
"I...really...don't...know," she replied. "The last thing I remember is back when I was on the turret, facing Gaia. Then, everything went black. After a second, there was this bright light, and I was here. But, we can't waste anymore time. Gaia must be destroyed...."
"Sister," Feena interrupted. "Gaia's already been defeated. It's been two days since then."
"Two days?!" Leen replied in surprise. "It felt like two seconds! What did I miss?" she asked eagerly.
"Too much!" Justin answered, smiling.
"Well, it doesn't matter," Leen replied. "I'm just relieved that all went well."
After about an hour of talking with Leen and Mullen, Justin and Feena went down into the field, to talk with the rest of their friends.
"Justin!" someone called to him. He looked over his shoulder to see Sue bounding towards him, Puffy following in the air.
"Hey, Sue!" he called back.
"Justin! You did it, Justin! You did it!"
"Of course we did. We're the greatest!"
Sue laughed. "You haven't changed a bit, Justin!" she said. "Don't ever change, okay?"
"Hey, Sue, uh, how did you get here anyway? That orb could only be used once."
"I know!" she replied. "I started the entire journey all over again from Parm! Like I told you, Parm just isn't any fun without you!" she reminded him, proudly.
"But, what about your exhaustion?"
"Oh, that. Well, all I had to do was travel at my own pace, and I caught up with you before I knew it. No offense, Justin, but you travel way too fast for me. It was actually your fault I collapsed!"
Feena laughed, turning Justin's face scarlet.
"See, Justin? I could make it! You just had to give me more time. And my aim has gotten better. Watch!" Sue pulled out her bow and loaded it with an arrow. She then pulled three apples out of her knapsack and tossed all three into the air at the same time. She then quickly pulled the arrow back on the string of her bow, aimed, and shot at the apples. This was all done in the same second, and when the arrow came down to the ground, all three apples were on it.
"Whoa!!" Justin and Feena exclaimed together.
Four hours passed. Justin, Feena, and Sue were standing on the hill again, overlooking the field. Everyone seemed a bit more cheerful since the world changed for the better, even those three demented sergeants, Nana, Saki, and Mio. This had to be the best day of Justin's young life, so far. But, some things have been nagging at the back of his mind for some time now.
"Hey, Feena," he began.
"Yeah?" she replied.
"There are two things that have been bugging me."
"What?"
"Well, here's the first thing. Even though Gaia's been defeated, I still have this feeling that our job's not yet finished. I mean, look." He pulled out his Spirit Sword. "This sword was given to me by the Spirits to help me save the world from Gaia. But, why would I still have this sword if Gaia's already been defeated?"
"Justin, y-you don't suppose Gaia hasn't really been defeated, do you?" Justin could tell that Feena was scared. As she said this, he could hear her voice quivering.
"I...don't...know," Justin replied. "Well, everything appears to be okay, so maybe we're worrying over nothing." He slid the sword back onto his belt.
"I guess you're right. What's the other thing?"
"Well, now that we've finally reached Alent, does this mean that our journey is over? I mean are we really just going to say 'the end', and finish our story here?
"Justin, what are you saying?"
"I'm saying that I don't want to stop here." He looked towards the East. "I want to keep going east. I've got to know what lies beyond that ocean. Every time I try to fight my curiosity, I lose. My drive is that strong."
"I know it is."
"However, I'm not going unless you come with me, Feena. Of course, you don't have to, if you don't want to. So, what do you say?"
"I'll go," she answered immediately, smiling.
"Are you sure? This time, I won't know where I'm headed."
"That makes it even more of an adventure. It's better not knowing, don't you think, Justin?"
"You're right, Feena. It's boring when you know what's going to happen!"
"Hold on, Justin!" Sue interrupted. "This time, you're not leaving without me!"
"Well, I don't know, Sue. Do you think you can handle it?"
"Hey, I've made it this far by myself, didn't I? But this time, do you think you can slow down for me?"
"No problem, Sue. We've got all the time in the world! This time, though, don't try to act all grown up. It's up to you to tell us when you're getting tired, okay?"
"Don't worry, I've learned my lesson."
"Okay, then. We leave at dawn. Is that all right with you two?"
"Dawn?!" Feena exclaimed. "I think we should all have a good rest first. Saving the world deprives you of energy, don't you think?" she said sarcastically.
Justin laughed. "Okay, okay. How about noon tomorrow, then?"
"That's better. Thanks, Justin," replied Feena.
"Yeah. That's all right with me," answered Sue.
"Then it's settled. Tomorrow, we start a whole new adventure!" Justin concluded.
END OF CHAPTER 1
Well, what do you think? What will our heroes meet on this new epic adventure? Is the horrible Gaia still alive? Will the world enjoy Voz's fanfic?
I'd like to think so!
Keep checking for chapter 2, it will be here before you know it! And don't forget to R&R, or suffer dark consequences! (Just kidding! I'm actually a really nice guy.)