A jarring went up my shoulder, almost causing me to drop my sword as I parried Felix's blow. The townspeople of Vale and Vault had both come to watch this spectacular event. As such I was a bit nervous.

My reasons are my own, but I needed the Sol Blade. You know, the King of all swords. Problem was, Felix had possession of it. So I had challenged him to a duel. The things at stake were Felix's Sol Blade, against all my money. Which was 320,000 gold. Needless to say I didn't want to lose.

I almost lost my sword my sword again as I parried. Felix raised his sword to strike. I raised my own sword up to block, but it left my hand as soon as his clashed with mine.

It flew a few feet away and slid so it was about ten yards out of my grasp. I collapsed onto my knees, exhausted. Felix raised his sword to strike. It came down heavily.

But I was gone.

I raced towards my sword, using up all my energy. I knew Felix was the faster runner, so I only had a few seconds. I heard his footsteps coming up behind me, so I dove for the sword. I somersaulted past, but I grabbed my sword halfway through. I had mere moments before I lost. I shut my eyes, pointed my sword where Felix was charging at me…

…And smiled as I felt my blade hit the Psynergy force field generated by Felix's father.

"Yield."

I opened my eyes to see Felix's father walking towards me. He held out his hand to help me up. Then in a loud voice so everyone could hear, he spoke.

"You have done well Isaac. You bested the owner of the Sol Blade, not by using brute strength, but by cunning and tactics. You have definitely earned the right to wield the Sol Blade."

He turned to Felix. "Felix, will you relinquish ownership of the Sol Blade to Isaac?" He asked.

Felix murmured so quietly that it was barely audible. "I will."

Everyone turned as the mayor of Vault entered the dueling field. In his hands was a sword that radiated light. Its handle was encrusted with gemstones, and it was also gold. The mayor knelt to Isaac, holding the Sol Blade out in front of him.

"To you I bequeath the Sol Blade."

I reached out my hand and slowly removed the sword from its sheath. I felt a moment of awe, like I could do anything. I raised it above my head. And everyone applauded, some cheered, and some yelled congratulations at the top of their lungs.

Hours later, when we were done celebrating, I headed back to my tent, since the houses hadn't been built yet. I started to pack my things when I heard someone open the tent flap. I whirled around to find myself staring into Jenna's purple eyes.

"Leaving already?" She asked, moving to sit down on the bed.

"Jenna…" I started, but didn't finish as her lips met mine. I felt a moment of surprise, and then gave into the kiss. We held it for several seconds before pulling apart. I realized her arms were draped around my neck.

"Now will you stay?" She breathed.

"I can't, Jenna." I said, even though it hurt.

She pulled away with her back to me. We stood like this in awkward silence for a few minutes, before Jenna spoke.

"If you stay," She said slowly, "You can do anything you want with me."

I was shocked to hear this. But I quickly regained my composure, and frowned at her with disapproval.

"Don't waste your integrity over something as trivial as this Jenna." I said.

She turned around, tears in her eyes. "This isn't trivial Isaac. This is real. If you leave, you might settle somewhere else, find someone else and-"

I cut her off as I caressed her cheek with my hands. "I already have someone." I murmured. I pulled her into a hug.

I heard her sobs, muffled by my chest. I hugged her tightly to keep myself from crying. She pulled away after several minutes and stared deeply into my eyes.

"You have to promise me two things before you leave, Isa." She whispered.

"What are they?" I murmured.

'The first one is you'll come back. The second is…" She paused biting her lip.

"What is it?" I asked gently.

"That you will…That you will always be mine, forever and always." She looked down at the floor, shuffling her feet.

"I promise that I will come back." I tilted her chin up so that she was staring into my eyes. "And forever and always."

I saw her mouth curl up into a smile. She pulled me close, and all else was forgotten.

Including what I was supposed to do.