Good evening, another chapter coming right up. Sorry if anyone is too OOC. The Emoticons and the brief discription of Matthew in Dark Dawn's dictionary don't say much about his personality.
Chapter II: Secrets of Alchemy
Back at Goma Plateau, in the lookout cabin, Matthew, Tyrell and Karis finished telling Isaac and Garet what transpired in their quest.
" I cannot believe what I'm hearing. Is Alex truly alive?" said Isaac.
Karis explained" As far as we know. After we encountered Alex for the third time at the Apollo Sanctum, he started helping us. He never said why, it's just what Matthew, Tyrell and I found out."
Garet shrugged from where he, Tyrell and Matthew were working on the Soarwing" I don't know about this, Isaac, we might as well have tried to make a new Soarwing."
Matthew sweatdropped as he gently hammered part of the still partially broken device together.
Isaac interjected" We don't have time to do that. If we don't get off this plateau soon, it could be bad. How's it coming?"
" This Soarwing is too complicated for my taste, I'd rather give it a spin again" grumbled Tyrell.
" Who asked you, hothead? Besides, it's that kind of thinking that sent us on that long quest because you didn't have the guts to at least ask Karis to teach you how to use it properly" smirked Matthew.
Karis glimpsed out the window for a bit, then paled at what she saw" Whoa! Everyone, look, the vortex is expanding!"
The group glanced out the window.
"!" griped Matthew.
" Easy now, son. We're not going to stand idle, though it's getting quite dangerous" said Isaac.
" What now, Isaac? That monster of a Psynergy Vortex is big enough to swallow us whole" said Garet.
" You're such a pessimist" chuckkled Isaac.
Tyrell and Matthew finished putting together the Soarwing, synthesizing the Roc Feather into it.
" Will the Soarwing still work, dad?" asked Matthew.
Isaac sighed" Let's head outside, preferably a good distance from the Mourning Moon. No need to fear it if you follow my instructions."
The group took the newly repaired Soarwing, and rushed past the bridge.
At the cliff above the two pathways leading to the plains below and the Tanglewood respectively, Matthew paled as he saw the large vortex hovering near their location.
" Isaac, what should we do?" said Karis.
Isaac calmly replied" We're going to escape the Goma Plateau, the way things stand, only three of us can safely use the Soarwing at a time."
Karis replied" I think it's only tested for one. The use of the Soarwing requires a certain amount of Psynergy, the more you use it, the more altitude you lose."
Isaac nodded" Our first priority then should be Sol Sanctum. Matthew, you told me that you acquired Grip Psynergy on your quest, am I correct?"
" Yes, dad" nodded Matthew.
" The Soarwing is not exactly built for two people, but I am going to put it on. Matthew, you must hold on tight to the Soarwing while we take off with your Grip Psynergy, though our reserves will dry up a bit" said Isaac.
Isaac equipped the newly fixed Soarwing" I'm going to take off now. Matthew, you're with me."
Karis interjected" What about the rest of us?"
Isaac gave her a reassuring smile" It's okay."
Karis shrugged" All five of us will need to ustilize our psynergy then."
Matthew and the others then directed their Psynergy on the Soarwing, Isaac called" Off we go."
The group magically took off into the air, flying the soarwing towards Aleph.
" Dad, can our Psynergy-powered Soarwing take this much baggage?" spoke Matthew.
Karis interjected" Just concentrate."
The group soon came to the erupting Mont Aleph.
" Don't tell me we gotta enter that!" said Karis.
They soon landed near an old ruin on a ledge of the mountain.
" That wore us out" gasped Tyrell.
Matthew pulled out some potions from his bag" I have some Psynergy restorative potions that haven't gone bad yet."
After using some items, Isaac spoke to the rest of the team" Let's hurry on into Sol Sanctum. Matthew, I will lead this time."
As the group went in, they were greeted by the sight of the old building collapsed in some areas.
Isaac sighed" We'll definitely have to maintain caution."
Matthew nodded.
Tyrell interjected" What kind of place is this?"
" It used to house the keys to the elemental lighthouses. As for the Wise One, he might be able to provide some insight on how to protect Weyard" said Isaac.
As they trudged on through the ruins of Sol Sanctum, they came to where part of the building collapsed.
" Now what?" said Garet.
Matthew face-palmed.
Just then, the group was teleported into the innermost chamber by magic, and a rock-shaped figure appeared" It has been some time, Isaac."
" That's the Wise One?" gasped Tyrell.
The ancient being spoke" I have witnessed all that has transpired these past moons. The Grave Eclipse was one of the ancient Alchemists of Weyward's terrible sins. But now, you all have a much greater task, though the Apollo Lens banished it."
Isaac nodded" I have been studying the after-effects of the Golden Sun, but now Angara has been facing an unusual phenomenon known as Psynergy Vortexes, which are tied to the deadly Mourning Moon. We need your guidance."
The Wise One was silent for a moment, then replied" Your assumptions are indeed correct for the most part. Your past endeavours, and those of your descendants, unveiled many of the secrets of Alchemy."
" Whoa, wait a minute! If you knew all that, how come you didn't intervene when the Eclipse was about to be activated?" gasped Tyrell.
" Mind your manners, Tyrell" chided Garet.
The Wise One interjected" I am not offended. It was an apt response. I still live even though Mount Aleph was nearly destroyed. As for the Vortexes you speak of, they are the result of nagetive, high amounts of concentrated Alchemy and Psynergy. I was not pleased however that the Grave Eclipse was unleashed in the first place."
" How can we deal with it? There was a massive vortex at Goma Plateau" inquired Karis.
The ancient being replied" It is a mere trifle compared to what the High Empyror of Tuaparang is seeking. The Mourning Moon must indeed be dealt with, but it requires a device as powerful at the Apollo Lens itself."
" Where can we find such a device?" asked Isaac.
" The sources of the Vortexes were unleashed along with Alchemy. The monster you defeated at the Abandoned Mines deep within the Tanglewood was one of them. Your efforts to stop the Mourning Moon have already begun, but this new threat I'm about to speak of is the Silver Eclipse" said the Wise One.
" The Silver Eclipse? What the heck is that?" gasped Tyrell.
The Wise One replied" It is a dire Alchemy abomination more powerful then the Grave Eclipse. I sense that Tuaparang seeks it now that the Apollo Lens is out of commission. The High Empyror is among those responsible, as are his four co conspirators: Blados, Chalis, Torang Vong, and Arcanus, who I'm sure you know is Alex."
" Who's Torang Vong?" asked Matthew.
Another voice rang out" Sorry, for interrupting, but the one you heard of just now is the general of Tuaparang."
It was a blue haired man.
" Arcanus!" gasped Matthew.
Alex snorted" You didn't think I'd die so easily now, did you?"
Isaac drew his blade" Are you the one who's after the Wise One, Alex?"
The Murcury Adept replied" Oh, yes, Isaac. I have an old score to settle with the Warriors of Vale as well. I have already ensnared Felix."
Matthew drew his sword" What do you even want?"
Alex replied" Well, for starters, I hijacked a Tuaparang Zeppelin to get here. And guess what? Blados and Chalis still live."
Karis sighed" You're so unpredictable."
The Wise One interjected" I sense that this man does indeed have troubles and ambitions of his own. Alex, I knew not whether you survived your little rock slide. I will now allow the use of the Silver Eclipse."
" Oh, please, that old thing? I was merely curious about what may happen if all of Weywards Alchemy machines were activated" smirked the Water Adept.
" Foolish Murcury Adept, risking an apocalypse out of sheer curiosity is madness" said the Wise One.
Alex drew his sword" So now I crush the Warriors of Vale and the protector of Weyard itself."
" You are free to try" said the Wise One.
Alex smiled" Don't think I won't."
Matthew pulled out his Sun Blade" I won't let you or Tuaparang get away with this, Arcanus!"
" You don't think so, Matthew? I happen to know that Angara is on the verge of invasion by Tuaparang, now that Morgal and Kochao have weakened. Even the Warriors of Vale will be hard pressed to stop what is soon to happen" said Alex.
The Wise One angrily shot a paralyzing ray at Alex, who dodged.
Just then, several black clad Tuaparang soldiers appeared" There they are, the traitor Arcanus is with them!"
Alex smirked" Good luck getting out of this one."
" Oh no you don't!" shouted Garet, throwing a fireball.
Alex blocked it with a water barrier" I am not done yet. What I say is not entirely correct, the regions west of here contain the Athena Sanctum, which contains the Lunar Ray, which has the power to blot out the vortexes. It will be a hard, long battle. With many surprises."
Tua soldiers entered the room" Arcanus, you double crosser. you're under arrest."
Alex launched a wave of water at the Tua Soldiers before tossing a potent spell at the Wise One.
Isaac took the blow, which knocked him cold.
" Dad!" cried Matthew.
Garet thawed out his friend, then said" We should book, now."
Karis and Tyrell wiped out several Tua soldiers, while the rest of them were defeated by Alex.
Isaac groaned" You seem to have gained some strength, Alex."
The Murcury Adept replied" Yes, and that was but a taste of my power. But did you really think that my talents are soely limited to my own element? We shall meet again."
With that, Alex teleported away.
The Wise One addressed Isaac" You know what must be done. You must defend Weyard and put an end to the High Empyror's ambition."
" What about the Silver Eclipse? That sounded scary" said Tyrell.
The ancient being replied" I place my faith in you all. The Silver Eclipse is a dire threat, and must be prevented."
Isaac turned to the rest of his team" He's right, I have heard a bit about it from a message in my sleep. It seemed that someone was trying to warn us."
Tyrell shrugged" So now what?"
" We must leave Sol Sanctum, gather help from Morgal, Ayuthay, Nihan, Tonfa and Kalay. A world-wide war between all of Weyard could very well threaten it, but we must stop subdue Tuaparang and halt the Mourning Moon and the Silver Eclipse" said Isaac.
" Good luck" said the Wise One, teleporting Matthew and his friends away.
I had to end with a cliffhanger, it was getting late. I hope I'm not being too confusing with the plotline of this fic. Some of it is theories, some may just be original ideas. As for the OC I implied: Torang, I will explain more in a few chapters.
I can't really see Camelot pulling a Final Fantsasy VI with this fic, but I might as well be pulling a Fire Emblem. That game series had many PCs in each installment, or at least the ones that are released in the USA.
Well, good night, and please feel free to review.