Pointless Chatter: Plot, plot!!! I'm serious, this chapter has the PLOT in it! Isn't that so, just so amazing? Happy New Year to everyone!

Wow, short chatter today. But get this--I went on an ACTUAL, REAL vacation! For four days! It had no internet though. And it was extremely dissapointing that I didn't get that much mail either...

Now for those anonymous reviews!

To Meli: Haha, Hayoto! 'Course I remember him! I played the game so many times that I played it with each hero! Touya was my favorite though. He was soo funny and Sugar thought that Pratty liked him! Heh heh. I'll add the hero from Seijent sometime. I was meaing to, but I never got around to it...Thanks for reminding me! And thanks for your review, see ya, and cheers!

To Phreno: Hahahahaha! Just, ugh, I can't even think of anything to say 'cuz I laughed so hard at your review! Y'know what? I think I'll right a fic where Rondeau IS related to Pratty and then I'll dedicate it to you! They'll take a blood test and everything...It could also be why they both have names with roots from Sapureth or something like that! (Forgot what the game said exactly...) Like, Shintetsu and Rondeau...I bet Pratty and Cleru's names are like that too. Hmm, wow, I bet you're right!! And Pratty and Rondeau have weird styles, liiike, he wears that pointy hat and she wears that headset thing!

Oh wow...you're really on to something! Thanks for your review, see ya, and cheers!

I found more chatter!:

My sister just said "I was going to put mom's shoes on, but then I took them off because I remembered what happened to you." Haha, I guess my wart helped someone out...

To the chapter!

Chapter Thirteen: Bon Voyage…y!

"Where's Mia? We're scheduled to depart now," said Varil. He stood on the ship with his back to Sanary and Razzy who were on the port, and admired his handiwork. On the deck were a luxurious armchair and a footrest for his pleasure. There were other random and relaxing things scattered on the ship for his upper-class needs.

Razzy shrugged, but then remembered that Varil couldn't see her. "She's always late."

Sanary though, took offense. "Turn around when you're talking to someone! That's rude!"

Varil turned around, wearing the most disgusted and better-than-you-are expression he possessed. "Of all people, I don't need you to tell me what bad manners are."

"Excuse me? Did you just insult me? Come right here and say that to my face!" said a furious Sanary.

"Okay then," said Varil. He stepped off his ship and walked right up to Sanary. "You're the most rude and ill-mannered person I've ever had the misfortune to meet."

Razzy squealed, enjoying every minute. She put on a headset, similar to Mia's, and then said "Oooh, owned, Sanary!" in a slightly higher pitched voice. Then Razzy took off the headset and said in a normal tone, "Right, Big Sis! That burned."

The two ignored Razzy. "You brat! I'll make you regret those words! We'll have a one-on-one fight, no guardian beasts! What do you say to that, you rich spoiled…" Sanary searched her head for an insulting word for Varil, and then finally said, "stupid Varil." She said his name like it was the worst thing in the world and something no one would ever want to be.

Varil smirked. "You're trying to teach me to be nicer, yet you're the one who called me stupid. At least I'm not a Sanary. I accept your proposition."

"Proposition? Hear that, Razzy? Listen to him, trying to be all high and mighty," spat Sanary.

"I am high and mighty," said Varil firmly. "I'm the king."

"Guys? Are you ready to fight? I don't think Mia's coming any time soon," interrupted Razzy.

"Yeah, we're ready," said Sanary, drawing a sharp sword that glowed red.

"Ready to lose, aren't you?" said Varil. He smirked, and drew a golden spear that flashed blue once in a while.

"In your dreams." Sanary suddenly struck at Varil. He jumped and dodged.

"You're too hasty. This is exactly why you're not a craftlord," said Varil, mocking her.

Sanary shrieked angrily, and attacked him again.

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"Hello, Bob," said Kouren, down in the labyrinth.

"Kouren…it took you a while," greeted Bob. "Are you finally resigning from your Craftlord position?"

"Hmhm…That is what you want, is it not?" Kouren looked at the summon creature with a knowing smile.

"You know it is," answered Bob.

Kouren twirled her hair idly. "The only thing standing between you and Wystern's destruction…How you must want to destroy me…"

Bob clenched a mechanical claw. "You and Rumari were always too powerful. Why do you think I lured her to Parista in the first place? Yes, I knew that she would suffer an incurable curse. It's too bad that it is cured now."

"That is not new information," said Kouren. She sighed. "Rumari is in love with Tyram…she is too blinded to return here."

"It's too bad…Together, you two could destroy me. Just one of you, however…" mused Bob.

"We would kill each other. Perhaps I should take that route," said Kouren thoughtfully.

"You don't want to die," Bob said. "What's more, you are jealous of Rumari for finding love. You're lonely."

"There is nothing I can hide from you." Kouren's eyes narrowed.

"Of course not. I know everything that goes on in Wystern. Parista was just a puppet," stated Bob.

"You need not go on," said Kouren.

"Oh yes. I forgot I was talking to the all-seeing Ruby. My apologies." Bob relaxed its claw slightly. "You always did possess more insight and knowledge than Rumari. If I could choose who remained in this city, it would have been her. It's too bad that her name carries a legend while yours does not."

"She is the luckier of us two in that regard," agreed Kouren. "I care not."

"Hmm…and I suppose you sent away the Craftlord of Iron away for a reason?" asked Bob.

"Oh?" Kouren smirked. "Take it easy, Bob. I know it's hard when there is a secret you do not know of in Wystern. Amber is leaving too, if that is any consolation."

Bob crept closer to her. "You're dangerous, Kouren…Very dangerous…Why don't you join my cause instead of protecting this forsaken city?"

Kouren crossed her arms indifferently. "Pray continue."

"You're bitter at heart…You don't get what you want…Even Rumari, who fought a fever constantly could find a lover…but you…You were always alone…" said Bob.

"Is that all? That won't affect me," said Kouren.

"Ally with me, and we'll destroy the place that caused you so much grief," said Bob. "Your strength, resolve, and intellect are almost legendary…Few have matched you in those regards…"

"Enlighten me."

"Rondeau for one. He is too old to remain a threat. His aging makes him weaker…And Shintetsu…he came quite close to discovering my true motives," said Bob.

"So that's why you killed him…" said Kouren. "I knew that forging alone couldn't destroy the veteran Iron."

"You are wise…" said Bob approvingly. "I want you…"

"Let me ask you something first, Bob. Why do you want to destroy Wystern all of a sudden? We have always given you all the bodies you wanted for the Mystic ores. Every time someone died, we would throw the body down into the labyrinth for you after the ceremony. So why…?" asked Kouren.

"I knew you would ask soon. I could say that I want to go back to Loreilal like Parista wanted to go to Sapureth, but that isn't true. I love it here. But do you know what I love more? Blood. I possess none of that. But it's wonderful seeing the substance spray out of people, and the pain in their eyes that comes with it. Pain and fear, those are the best qualities of humans, and that is what I want to see. That is the reason I'm going to destroy Wystern…" explained Bob.

"I see…you're a sadist," concluded Kouren.

"But…you are as well," said Bob.

"What makes you think that?" asked Kouren.

"You're not disagreeing."

"Hmm…You forget my position, Bob. I'm a craftlord. My duty is to protect Wystern. Therefore, I will not allow you to harm it. My plan is already underway…" said Kouren, though still managing to look lazy.

"Is that how it's going to be? Is that your final answer, Kouren?" asked Bob.

"You know it is," replied Kouren.

"Then I'll defy you to the end."

"There'll still be Mystic ores…" said Kouren.

"Of course. You know that I can't help it," said Bob.

"Heh heh."

"Too bad. You enjoyed my stories just as much as Mia. Is that why you sent her away?" asked Bob.

"Oh? You'll see. Heh heh. Take it easy, Bob. Don't hurt yourself thinking…It's time for me to go. Nice seeing you."

"Likewise. See you later, Kouren."

"Heh. Bye Bob."

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"And Sanary falls down AGAIN!" yelled Razzy. She was commentating the match between Sanary and Varil, much to their annoyances. They were too out of breath to bother telling her to shut up though. "Oh wait, looks like she can't get up…Varil aims…and SANARY DODGES! She rolled over at the very last second! She's getting ready to strike…SHE CONNECTED! Varil's down! Oh hey Big Sis! OUCH, a hit on the head from Varil! When did he get up anyway? Sanary looks dazed…If she's not up by the next ten seconds, she's OUT! TEN, NINE, EIGHT, SEVEN, SIX, FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE! VARIL WINS!"

"Hah, you okay Sanary?" mocked Varil.

"Shut up…" managed Sanary, breathing hard.

"What was that all about? I'm late one time and you two are killing each other!" exclaimed Mia.

"One time?" echoed Varil.

"I can't believe I was beaten by that brat…" muttered Sanary.

"Watch your tongue, Sanary," chastised Varil.

"SHUT UP!" shrieked Sanary.

"Oooh, Sanary's mad," remarked Mia.

"You think?" said Sanary dangerously. "This is all your fault, Mia! Why are you dating that loser?"

"But, I just got here! How is it my fault?" asked Mia. She looked scared at Sanary's accusation.

"I only came here to see YOU off, but since he's coming with you because you two are seeing each other, I had to see him off too!" yelled Sanary.

"But, I always see him, and I see you, and I see Razzy too!" said Mia.

Sanary hit her with the blunt side of her sword and Mia blacked out.

"What did you do that for, Sanary?" asked Razzy.

"Mia was annoying me," said Sanary flatly.

Varil sighed. "In the name of Varil, I summon thee! Get over here, Tete…"

"Oh yeah? It's Sanary, duty calls Myojin!" said Sanary informally.

The summon creatures that resembled a flying penguin and a green acorn with eyes appeared. Myojin healed Sanary and Tete carried Mia aboard S.S. King Varil since Varil didn't feel like carrying her himself this time around.

"See you, LOSER," said Varil, just to spite Sanary. "'Bye Razzy."

"Byeee Varil! Send me a postcard!" said Razzy, waving as he went on his ship (given as a present for his half-birthday since he's filthy rich. Makes people wonder what he'll get when his real birthday comes around)

"Sure. Later Razzy."

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"Zzzz!" ordered Zappe.

"Hunh…" Mia's eyes opened wide. "Where am I?"

"Zzz. Zzzz zzz zzz," explained Zappe.

"Oh. I wish Sanary wouldn't do things like that all of a sudden," said Mia. "At least my head feels better…"

"Zzz. Zzzz! Zzzzz!" said Zappe.

"Oh yeah, Varil's here too. You're right," said Mia.

"Zzzzz! Zzzz zzzz zzzzzz zzz," said Zappe.

"Hm…Okay. Let's see if we're far from Wystern," agreed Mia.

She got up and left the cabin. It seemed that ocean surrounded the ship, and nothing but blue could be seen, so they must have traveled quite a distance. She stood at the edge of the ship, but that didn't last. Zappe rammed her back.

"Zaaaaaaapppeeee!" yelled Mia as she fell. She splashed into the ocean, and when her head emerged from the water she shook a fist at her lovable summon creature.

"Zzz zzz zzz," said Zappe. That translated as: 'Hee hee hee'

"What happened?" asked Varil. He had been relaxing in an armchair until Mia yelled 'Zaaaaaaaaapppeeeee!'

"Zzzzz," explained Zappe.

"What?"

"Zzzzz"

"I can't understand you."

"Zzzzzz! Zzzz!"

"Uh…"

Mia shouted then for Varil, but since she was…at sea level while Varil and Zappe clearly weren't, it sounded rather distant. "Varil, I'm down here 'cause Zappe pushed me!"

"Give me a second," Varil told her. He disappeared from her view. Zappe floated down to keep her company.

"Zzzzzz zzz zzz zzzzzz," said Zappe.

"Oh yeah? Well your momma's so ugly that her reflection ran away and then DIED," retorted Mia.

"Zzzz zzzz zzz zzzz zzzz zzzz!" said Zappe.

Mia gasped. "Oh, that was good…W-well...YOUR MOM! HA!"

"Zz…" Zappe floated back into the ship, its feelings hurt.

About that time, Varil came back with a rope. He tied it to an end of the ship and then threw it down to Mia. She climbed up.

"Thanks Varil," said Mia. "I'm getting hungry…Did you eat lunch yet?"

"Nope," said Varil.

"I'll make it then. C'mon, Zappe!" said Mia cheerfully, trying hard to go along with the saying 'Forgive and forget' since she was soaking wet.

Zappe tried hard too, even though it is questionable if robots have mothers.

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"We're here," said Mia. "Looks like the island's in the middle of a festival."

They descended the boat. Wystern and Rugista Island really weren't far from each other.

"It's the Pudding Festival…So it's been a year…" mused Varil.

"Pudding!" Mia ran ahead, Zappe close behind.