DISCLAIMER: I don't own Final Fantasy nor do I gain profit doing this. Only my original heroes. The rest is owned by Square Enix

"Ahoy, my friends! We've at last made it to our destination!" the Warrior exclaimed, putting his hands on his hips in accomplishment as him and his allies stood before a city, with a castle counterpart. "That's pretty obvious," the Red Mage replied, unamused. "These crystals... what power they could hold!" the party's White Mage said in awe. Her ocean-colored optics scanned the crystal in her palm in sheer wonderment. "It's just a rock, no need to have a celebration about it," the Thief would reply as he crossed his arms. The four had been the closest of friends, however they had been unaware what the future held for them with their newly discovered crystals. Others welcomed the future, while the rest wouldn't enjoy the adventure, and had no intention to gain motivation for it. Emerin, the party's Warrior, had been the leader of the group. He held a strong sense of justice and care for his friends. The White Mage, Mira, was a curious and gentle girl. She would put her life on the line for her friends, and tried her best to put the group in high spirits.

Sho, the Red Mage, was the mature and wise one of the party. However, she has a habit of keeping her emotions in a locked box, and leaving them dormant. And finally Fergus, the Thief. He can be stubborn, sneaky, and have bout's of rage, and a vicious attitude, but he would always remain at his friend's side.

"Aye! The King here says he may know of the crystal's use," Emerin informed. "Let us not prattle on then," Sho suggested as she moved forward into the city. "She's right!" Mira agreed and followed after. "Let's get a move on then," Fergus spoke with a pained sigh. "Don't be so gloom, Fergus. You should embrace these... miracles," Emerin said with a soft smile. "These crystals are no miracle," he concluded, following Mira and Sho into town. Emerin frowned, and caught up with his comrades.

"It's just as Lukahn's prophecy foretold: "When darkness veils the world, four Warriors of Light shall come!" the King exclaimed in excitement. He clapped his hands together in glee, as he had seemed to be taking the crystal's findings as a miracle as well. "Your highness, are you sure these are the warriors in the prophecy?" the King's chancellor asked, peering at the four. "What do you mean by that?" Fergus asked, glaring at the chancellor with a tightened fist. "N-Nothing! Of course you're f-formidable heroes!" he corrected himself, backing away from Fergus. "Oh, chancellor, these four stand before us baring crystals! This is no mere coincidence!" the King assured. "I don't see any other crystal bearers around," Sho added as she sarcastically glanced her surroundings. "Very well," the chancellor replied.

"I ask a task of you four!" the King would announced. "Any task, your highness," Emerin said with a flourished bow. "Any task, Emerin? Possibly only a task that is at the cost of the world?" Sho suggested.

"Err-," Emerin muttered. He only scratched his head with mixed thoughts. "We could just try," Mira said. Her small voice seemed to make everything right within the King's chambers. "Garland, a knight once in His Majesty's service, has abducted Princess Sarah!" the chancellor cried. "We're saving ONE person? Once again, a world at stake here," Sho argued. "Trust me, Sho, it'll be worth it," Mira said as she took her ally by the hand with both of hers. Sho closed her eyes, and took a breath before remaining silent. Her silence spoke a thousand words. "We're at your service," Emerin said with a firm nod.

"Garland has taken refuge in the Chaos Shrine, which lies to our north,"

"Good luck, Warriors of Light! We're counting on your next arrival!"

The party had arrived back into the bustling town of Cornelia, reviewing their new quest to save the Princess Sarah. "She isn't going to save herself," Fergus said. Cornelian citizens simply strolled by, while others recognized the four heroes of Light, and stared in awe. "We've had a long journey, and we'll want all of our strength if we're going to take on Garland," Sho said. "We rest, and set out in the morning," Emerin announced. "This Garland seems... scary," Mira said. "If we're all together, we can best him," Emerin assured, "After all, we're Heroes of Light!" Mira only broke into a bright smile.

"Welcome to the Cornelia Inn, how long will you be stay-," the innkeeper began, with a big smile, which remained even after he had been interrupted by Fergus. "Look, guy, we're Warriors of Light, saviors of humanity, the keepers of peace, 'ya know? It'd be a shame if we were to pay tonight, even when the world's in jeopardy," he attempted convincing. "W-Warriors of Light?" the Innkeeper asked, his smile shifting to a look of seriousness. Fergus nodded, and secretly urged the rest of his friends to do the same. They did. "I-I see! This one's on the house. Stay as long as you want!" he pleaded with a nervous smile.

An hour or so had went by after the party took rest. A grunt escaped Emerin's lips as he awoke from a dream, sitting up to see Sho and Mira in their individual beds, resting peacefully. He slightly turned his head to see Fergus' empty bed. "Fergus?" he asked, looking from side to side. Nothing. "He must be outside," he thought to himself, before getting out of his bed, and heading toward the doors.

Fergus stood nearby, leaning against the Inn gate, and tossing a small rock. "Emerin," he greeted. He didn't look back, he had known Emerin to be the type to check up on him. His hues looked up into the star-lit sky, and then down to the crystal within his grasp. "Couldn't sleep?" Emerin asked, moving in and standing beside him. "Hmm. Things have been changing so drastically," Fergus said. "I don't expect you to take it easy," Emerin replied, "We're the Warriors of Light. We have to save the world from this growing terror." "Yeah," Fergus agreed. "I hope you'll continue to stay at our side... until all of this is over," Emerin proposed. "I won't make any promises," Fergus said sarcastically. "That's good enough, for now," Emerin said with a smile, and walked back to the Inn. "Emerin," Fergus called. "Fergus?" Emerin asked, slightly turning his head. "You've... been a good friend," Fergus said under his breath, which sounded like mumbling to Emerin. "Say that again?" Emerin asked. "Err, nevermind," Fergus said. His attention then turned back to the sky, with blonde streaks covering his green optics. With that, the day was concluded for the Warriors of Light.