Author's Note: I finally finished the game a few days ago! The ending would have been much better if Jet and Virginia actually got together. But oh well! That's what we're here for in FanFiction!

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Chapter VII: Calla

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The following day was like the other days so far. There was nothing to do in Oasis. The only excitement Jet and Virginia had gotten was when they went to those two missions. They had plenty of Gella now. Maybe it was time to look for another town. Little did they know was that Azura had the same idea.

"There is a town called Calla," she told them over breakfast.

"What kind of town is it?" Virginia asked.

"It's a rough town," Azura frowned. "Full of hooligans and rogues. It's in between another town that Kael and I are trying to go to. We're only stopping in Calla for a little while. Do you two want to come along since you have no where else to go?"

"Sure," Virginia answered. "How about you, Jet?"

"Whatever," he said not really caring.

"Okay," Azura nodded. "It will only take a few hours to get there so get your things together and meat me at the town entrance."

"Okay," Virginia nodded.

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Jet and Virginia gathered their things and left their hotel room. They got their horse Pixie from the stables and rode her out to the entrance of the town. Jet had the reigns and Virginia was behind him. Azura and Kael was on their horses waiting for them.

"Ready to go?" Azura asked them.

"Yeah," Jet answered.

Azura and Kael kicked their heels into their horses and rode off with Jet and Virginia following behind. The old Jet would have felt very uncomfortable with the fact that he had to spend two hours with Virginia's arms wrapped tightly around him, but he knew deep down inside that he was going to enjoy this trip. Although the thought of going to a town of hooligans and rogues did not make him comfortable. What if someone tried to touch Virginia? Wait, since when did he care so much about her? Something inside of him was changing. He did not know yet what it was. He did not know what the word for this was.

The day was so perfect and beautiful. Riding across a field of grass rather than sand was wonderful. The cool breeze blowing through the trees gave Jet and Virginia and feeling of comfort you would never feel on Filgaia. The two almost wanted to stay in this world. They just wanted to know how they got there and why someone was trying to kill them.

Azura looked over her shoulder at Jet and Virginia. She felt bad for not telling them who she and Kael really were. She almost felt like she was using them, but it was for the sake of Lantalla. Jet and Virginia were the only ones who would be able to save this world. Just like they did Filgaia. She glanced over at Kael and he looked at her.

'We're doing the right thing aren't we?' she said to him through thoughts.

'Yes, Azura,' he replied. 'If they are the destined Princess of Destiny and Prince of Hope, they are the only ones who can save this world. We will tell them soon enough.'

She nodded and did not say anything else.

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After two hours they saw a town coming into view. But unlike Oasis, you could tell that this was not a good town just by looking at it from the outside. People was passed out drunk outside on the ground, the sign above the town was half way fallen from its pole, and not to mention the fact that there was trash and other things lying about. Jet frowned at this site. He did not want to let Virginia in this town.

"Do we have to stay here?" he asked.

"We have to get some rest," Azura answered. "This is not a good town no, but it will be another two or three hours before we get to our destination."

"Where are we going by the way?" Virginia asked.

"To the place where Kael and I work," Azura answered. "In a building called Destiny and Hope. It is in a town called Gardia."

"Fortunately," Kael said. "The stable boy does watch over the horses. It is said he posses magic and that's how he protects the horses from thieves."

"That's good to know," Virginia said.

"Now the inn on the other hand," Azura said sadly. "Is …….not so good. I suggest you two share a room again. You two need to stick together at all times."

"Okay," Jet said.

"Do not go into the saloon," Kael said. "I packed dinner so we will eat what I brought. The saloon is full of prostitutes and goodness knows what else."

"Got it," Virginia said.

"Now let's go take our horses to the stables," Azura said.

They rode their horses into the stable and was greeted by a man wearing a black hood and cape.

"Hello, my friends," he greeted. "Five hundred Gella a horse please."

Jet pulled out the money for his horse and handed it to the man. Azura and Kael did the same.

"Thank you," the man said and put the horses into their stables.

"Now let's get some rest," Kael said and they made their way to the inn.

Virginia winced when she saw the inside of the inn. There were trashy looking people just hanging around and staring at her. This made her feel very uncomfortable.

"Hey, pretty lady," a gross looking man with missing teeth and dark, dirty matted hair said.

"Yo, jackass!" Jet sneered getting in between the man and Virginia. "Do not touch her. In fact do not even look at her. If I find you looking at her, I will kill you!"

"Geez, chill man," the man said and walked away.

Azura and Kael were secretly grinning. They liked how Jet stood up for Virginia against that man.

"Thanks, Jet," Virginia said blushing.

"No problem," he replied shaking the whole thing off.

Azura and Kael paid for their rooms followed by Jet and Virginia. They walked upstairs to their rooms. Luckily their rooms were side by side.

"We will meet up in the lobby at eight AM," Azura said.

"Sure," Virginia nodded.

"Good night," Kael said.

"Night!" Virginia smiled.

Jet opened the door to his and Virginia's room. He almost died from shock when he saw that there was only one bed!

"What the frickin' hell!" he gasped. 'What did I do! What!'

"Umm……I can sleep on the floor if you feel uncomfortable," she said.

"No," he said. "I will."

"You'll catch a cold," she replied. "And the floor is totally dirty."

"Fine looks like we have no choice," he sighed. "Just don't try to use me as a pillow and stay on your own side!"

She giggled and he blushed. Why was she giggling? Why was he blushing? Hell he did not know anything anymore! She motioned for him to turn around so that she could get changed into her nightgown. His back was facing her and he looked down at the floor. How much longer would he have to share everything with Virginia? Wait, did he even really mind? At least she was close and he knew she was safe. And he had to admit, he liked her arms around him whenever they were riding on the horse. He did not fully understand what he was feeling, but he kind of liked it.

"Okay," she said. "You can look now."

He turned around and walked over to the dresser and started to get undressed himself. This time he left his shirt on. He did not want to be in a bed with Virginia with only his pants on. He climbed into the left side of the bed and tried to stay as far away from Virginia as he could.

"Good night, Jet," Virginia said. "And thanks again for protecting me from that pervert."

"No problem," he said. "They guy was gross and needed a bath."

She giggled and looked at him. "I'm glad that you're here with me, Jet," she said. "I don't know what I would do if I was stuck here by myself."

"Being stuck here with you ain't so bad either," he said trying not to look at her.

"Jet, was that a compliment?" she smiled.

"Whatever," he mumbled.

She grinned and closed her eyes. "Night."

"Good night," he replied.

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