"Huh? That's strange. I thought he was with you two."

"No, he never came out here. At least not while we were out here."

"Excuse me, are you looking for the boy with the blue outfit and silver hair?" the inn keeper asked.

"Yes. Have you seen him?"

"I have indeed. He left at about 3 in the morning with another person."

"WHAT!?" Who did he leave with!?"

"I'm not sure who that person was, but I could tell that it was a man with redish colored hair and a deep voice."

"I wonder who it could be."

"Genis...you're gonna get it when we find you!"

"Professor, look! There's a note on your door."

"...it's from Genis!"

Dear Raine, Colette, and Lloyd,
I've gone out for a while with a friend. Please don't worry about me, I'll be back soon. If you go to the Tower of Salvation, be careful. I'll meet up with you guys later, so please don't worry about me. I'll explain everything later.
Farewell for now
~Genis

"What is he talking about? What friend?"

"I don't know, but I can't sit still knowing that my little brother is out there with someone I don't even know."

"Don't worry Professor, Genis is a strong kid, he can take care of himself. Besides, he has his magic too. I mean, sure, he can be annoying, and a pest, and a brat, and a cry baby, and...what was I talking about? Oh yeah! Professor, I'm sure that he'll be fine."

"I suppose you're right. Let's go see if Dragon Tours is open."

"Alright, let's go!"

*SCENE CHANGE*
MOUNTAIN TOP

"Hey, hey! If it isn't the Chosen One and her companions! Let me guess, you need a ride to the Tower of Salvation?"

"Yes we do. Could we borrow your dragons?"

"Indeed you can. Let's see, 3 people means 2 dragons."

"Alright, Colette and I will ride this one. Lloyd, you go by yourself."

"Why do I have to ride alone?"

"Because if we get attacked, you could attack easier, and at the same time, I could protect Colette."

This is gonna be boring riding alone...with no one to talk to. Genis you bastard! Why the hell did you decide to leave now!?

"C'mon Lloyd! Don't get left behind!"

"Coming!"

*SCENE CHANGE*

"So how did you discover this Kratos?"

"Well, as I was repairing the Tower of Salvation, I accidentally hit a button on the control panel next to me and then this appeared."

"OK, I see. So all I need to do is use my magic to power it up?"

"Yes. Hopefully, if you use the right amount anyways..."

"Well, I've got nothing to lose! Let's try it!"

"Alright, I'll go get the key to the control panel. Wait here."

"OK."

After Kratos leaves, Genis gets the feeling that he's not alone.

"Hello? Kratos, is that you?"

There was no response.

"If anyone's there, I'm not scared of you! I've got magic!"

"Heh heh heh...you're a foolish child. Any body with eyes can tell that you're scared!"

Suddenly, there was a figure moving towards Genis.

"Gasp! It can't be!"