Chapter 25 Sun Saga Volume 2
Wednesday the 4th of the Garland Moon had risen and class were to begin again as normal. Isaac was now dressed in his professor uniform, that got a laugh out of Felix. For the time being, Felix would continue to bunk with Isaac, and Cyril helped bring in a bunk bed for the two. Isaac took the bottom bunk, while Felix took the top.
"So, this is where you teach classes?" Felix asked munching on a bagel.
"Yep. Class starts in a few minutes. I have to teach homeroom, along with history, tactics, and battle training." Isaac said
"All by yourself?" Felix asked
"Yes and no. In terms of student's goals, we are apparently beginning Seminars to further assist students in their goals. I am to hold some in swordsmanship, axe training and extra Psynergy classes." Isaac explained
"I did say that I would help you with that." Felix said
"I put your name in for Psynergy training as well." Isaac assured
"Professor Isaac, are you in here?" A voice called out.
"Oh Flayn. Hello." Isaac greeted
"I'm glad to see you and your class made it back safely." Flayn said
"Yeah. Sorry I didn't speak with you yesterday. I had some things to take care of." Isaac said
"Not a problem." Flayn said as she noticed Felix. "Oh my, is this the new knight my brother mentioned?" Flayn asked
"Brother?" Felix asked
"Yes, he is. Flayn, this is my childhood friend Felix. Felix, this is Seteth's little sister Flayn." Isaac introduced
"It is a pleasure to meet you." Flayn greeted
"Same to you. Are you a student here?" Felix asked
"I would very much like to be, but unfortunately my brother won't allow it. He means well, but he is a bit too overprotective of me. The only class I get to attend is Professor Isaac's Psynergy class as I am a water adept." Flayn said a bit sad
"Anyway, did you need something?" Isaac asked
"Oh yes. I was wondering if today, provided you're free, you could tell me more of your story." Flayn asked
"I will after class." Isaac nodded
"Wonderful. I will see you there." Flayn said with a bow and left.
"I best be heading out to. Got to see Jeralt and get myself situated in the knights." Felix said
"Best of luck." Isaac waved
"You too." Felix waved as he left passing by the Golden Deer students as he left.
"What was Felix here for?" Claude asked
"Just to talk. He's going to be helping Captain Jeralt out with the knights." Isaac said
"I just hope he doesn't slow the captain down." Leonie said
"You saw how strong he was the other day." Lysithea said flatly.
"Alright now, everyone take your seats." Isaac ordered and everyone did.
"First I would like to congratulate you all for a well-done job on our first mission. I know none of us were expecting us all to be flung into the tunnels separated, but you all did well to cooperate with one another and we all made it out alive. If we can keep that up, we might actually win the Battle of the Eagle and Lions." Isaac said
"It's not a matter of might, we have to win!" Leonie declared
"Agreed. I heard the winner gets a special prize from the Archbishop herself." Claude said
"Well then, you all know what we all need to do then. So, let's get started." Isaac said as he opened the history book.
Once classes were over, Isaac stood in front of the class. Flayn entered the classroom, as did Dimitri, Edelgard, Caspar, Petra, and Ashe.
"We heard you were telling your story, and we want to hear it as well." Caspar said.
"Sure, but this is part 2 of my story." Isaac said, though Isaac did give a quick recap of the first part to the newcomers.
"Alright then. This next part takes place three years later. Though we did conduct a search party for Felix and the others, we were eventually forced to accept that they were killed and the search was called off." Isaac said
"That's got to be hard. I know what it is like to lose a father, though I am glad that you found out you're father was alive and well recently." Dimitri said. Ashe and Petra also nodded as Caspar winced looking away from Petra in shame.
"It was tough for me and my mother sure, but it was worse for Jenna. She lost her older brother and both her parents. Thankfully, she had her Aunt and Grandparents to live with, but I can't imagine what she was feeling." Isaac said sadly.
'I can.' Dimitri thought sadly.
Raphael had a small smile on his face. He too knew what it was like to lose both of his parents. Thankfully he was able to move on thanks to his grandfather and little sister. He was glad this Jenna person had relatives to help her as well.
"She was able to move on, except when people would bring it up. Me and Garet kind of lost ourselves to our training in Psynergy." Isaac said
"You were learning under that man Kraden, right?" Lysithea asked
"That is correct. Kraden has traveled the world for many years. He had a lot of stuff to teach and a lot of stories to tell. Me and Garet were always fascinated by his stories of the ocean." Isaac laughed as Flayn perked up at that.
"You were fascinated by the ocean?" Claude asked
"As I said once, Vale is landlocked and I never got to leave it before my quest. You get raised in an isolated village and then tell me what would fascinate you." Isaac said
"I suppose that is true. I can't begin to tell how many places I've heard about and wanted to see, though you can still learn a lot from books" Ignatz said
"True." Ashe agreed.
"I love the ocean. My mother was an excellent fisher." Flayn sighed lost for a bit in nostalgia.
"Anyway, one day the three of us went to Kraden from our usual lessons, but on the way there, we ran into those two from Prox." Isaac said
"The same ones who caused the storm?" Lysithea asked
"Yes, but because of our last encounter, me and Garet didn't recognize them. Apparently, they wanted to talk to Kraden about the Sol Sanctum, but he shooed them away." Isaac said. "Still, they did peak his interest in the Sol Sanctum, so he convinced us to sneak in and have a look."
The class looked rather dumbfounded.
"Strange people enter your town, and instead of telling the others, you decide to look into what they wanted?" Caspar asked
"Yeah, looking back on it, it probably wasn't my best idea." Isaac chuckled awkwardly.
"You think?" Lysithea asked flatly.
"But anyway teach, can you tell me more about this Sol Sanctum? I know it's pretty important to your village, but what is it exactly?" Claude asked
"The Sol Sanctum is a chamber located inside of Mount Aleph. The tallest mountain in all of Weyard. Inside that chamber is home to the Elemental Stars that were needed to light the lighthouses. For many years, Vale has been the guardians of that chamber, so it is forbidden to enter without a very good reason." Isaac explained
"And those two from Prox were after these stars?" Edelgard asked and Isaac nodded.
"So, you broke the rules and snuck in huh? Didn't take you for the rule breaker teach." Claude joked
"I do admit that my curiosity was piqued by all the talk of it." Isaac admitted. "But either way, we snuck past the guards and headed inside.
Flashback:
"This is the entrance to Sol Sanctum. This is your first time here, right?" Kraden asked
"Considering how this place is supposed to be forbidden, that answer should be obvious." Jenna giggled
Kraden chuckled as well. "Good point. Still, it's an important relic from our past. Take a good look at it."
The place itself was pretty well kept for something that was sealed off for so long. The halls themselves also had an aura of mystery that propelled Isaac and the others to venture forward.
Flashback ends:
"Now the one thing I always seem to notice is that every dungeon with Psynergy in it, always has one thing in common. Puzzles." Isaac said
"Puzzles?" Lorenz asked
"Oh, like those adventure stories of lost treasure. Traps and obstacles that you must overcome to get the treasure waiting for you at the end!" Ashe said excitedly.
"I suppose so." Isaac laughed. "Anyway, the final one in particular was the most stand out."
Flashback:
The four entered a room that had four female statues around a picture of a sun on the ground. Kraden walked up to it.
"Clearly this is the mark of the sun…the heart of the Sol Sanctum." Kraden said as he turned to face the three young adepts. "It's just like I'd imagine. That means those two were telling the truth!"
"But if what they said was true, then that means those two must have been…" Jenna began
"They were thieves! They came to rob the sanctum!" Garet finished.
"Let's head back to the village and tell everybody." Jenna declared.
Isaac and Garet looked ready but Kraden looked disappointed
"What's wrong Kraden?" Isaac asked
"We are so close…To turn our back on it and leave…" Kraden whispered
"There's something wrong with that?" Garet asked
"Sol Sanctum holds the secrets of Alchemy. It would be a shame to…" Kraden muttered before turning to Isaac. "What do you think? Should we go a little farther?" Kraden asked
The three looked at each other unsure what to do. On one hand, they all knew that based on the rules, they should go tell the elders. On the other hand, the three couldn't help but get curious on what lies ahead.
"I guess we can go a little further." Isaac said.
"Great!" Kraden cheered
Flashback ends:
"There was quite a trick to that room. There was another room right next to it that had a picture of the moon instead of the sun. Also, there was a lower floor that held the secret of the puzzle. We had to move some statues that created a hole to fit another statue in that opened a door to the heart of the Sanctum." Isaac said
"Sounds a bit complex." Claude said
"Well, with what was behind it, it makes sense." Isaac said
"I guess so." Claude admitted
"But it seems that these places that hold something connected to Psynergy are pretty dangerous. Especially if they can even summon a storm as a trap." Lysithea commented
"They are indeed dangerous." Isaac admitted
"Enough beating around the bush. What was the true heart of the Sanctum like?" Caspar asked
"It was amazing. It was this underground lake that had the four elemental stars." Isaac said
"Those stars are what you said you used to light these Elemental Lighthouses?" Claude asked
"Yep. And Kraden wanted us to grab them to study." Isaac said causing the class to look at him oddly.
"Anyway…" Isaac said trying to just continue. "Me and Garet got roped into grabbing them while Jenna and Kraden watched. We grabbed three of them, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter, but then…We got ambushed. Turns out Saturos and Menardi were following us along with Felix and another guy named Alex. They took Jenna and Kraden hostage for us to hand over the stars."
"Hold on a second! Why would Felix take his own sister hostage?" Raphael asked a bit angry.
"Yeah, what the heck?" Caspar asked
"It's because I didn't have a choice." Felix said entering the room.
"How long have you been listening?" Isaac asked
"Since the start." Felix said before turning to the class. "After I was saved by Saturos and Menardi, the two decided to hold our parents as hostages so that I would cooperate with their mission to light the lighthouses. They needed a Venus Adept to get through the Venus Lighthouse. Our original plan was to hold the two as hostage, get the elemental stars, and get out. I was to be used as leverage so that Isaac and Garet knew that the two would keep their words of not hurting Jenna and Kraden." Felix explained
"Still though, to take your own sister hostage…" Raphael said
"I had no choice. Saturos and Menardi were far stronger than me. They made all the calls." Felix said
"Oh." Raphael said
"Anyway, we were forced to hand over the three stars we got so far, but when we went to grab the Mars Star…" Isaac began
Flashback:
The moment Isaac grabbed the final Elemental star, the entire room started to shake. The water disappeared and cracks of lava started to from on the ground. But the biggest thing was a Giant floating rock with an eyeball appear out of nowhere.
"Wh-what is that?" Jenna asked in shock.
"Is that a floating rock?" Garet asked
"I…I can't believe it." Isaac said in awe.
"Could that be…the Wise One?" Kraden muttered though Alex heard it.
"The Wise One? Crap. We need to flee." Alex growled
"But what about the Mars Star? We need it!" Menardi cried out.
"I agree with Alex. We are no match for the guardian." Saturos said. "The Mars Star will have to wait for another day."
"What about Isaac and Garet, we can't just leave them!" Jenna protested
"They're as good as dead." Saturos dismissed
"Though there is a chance they could survive." Menardi pointed out.
"Then how about we take this Jenna with us. They will likely come after us if they do survive." Alex suggested
"That wasn't part of the deal Alex!" Felix protested
"The conditions have changed since the deal was made." Alex said. "We'll take Kraden to. His knowledge is vital to all of this."
"Take me if you want, but leave Jenna alone.' Kraden protested
"Your bravery speaks well of your old man, but you cannot save Jenna now." Saturos said
"If she stays, she will likely die Felix." Menardi added and as much as Felix hated to admit it, she was right.
"All right. Let's go." Felix said bitterly as he glanced at the frantic looking Isaac and Garet still looking shocked at what was going on around them. "I'm sorry." He whispered as the group left the chambers. Menardi even pushed Jenna through much to Felix's anger.
Flashback ends:
"That's pretty much how it happened." Felix said
"Man, that's got to be tough. Sorry I snapped at you." Caspar said
"Same here." Raphael added.
"It's fine." Felix said. "But do remember that I love my sister."
"But teach, you obviously didn't get roasted alive, so how did you get out?" Claude asked
"I'm curious as well. I know the Wise One played a part but still…" Felix said
Flashback…again:
"Come on Isaac! We have to get out of here!" Garet cried out, but Isaac wasn't moving. He was rather fixated at what appeared before him.
"Isaac?" Garet asked confused before he turned to see what Isaac was looking at. To his shock, the Wise One was right before them.
"Why are you just standing there?" The Wise One asked. "This place has become dangerous."
"You're the dangerous one!" Garet cried out.
Suddenly, one of the cracks started to glow brighter as lava began to start to erupt from it. The Wise One immediately moved above it and forced the lava to stay down with Psynergy.
"The volcano will soon erupt. I cannot hold it down for long. You must escape." The Wise One warned
The four statues started to glow and light shot out them.
"The elemental Djinni have returned." The Wise One said. "Take out the Mars star."
Isaac did and the Wise One started to glow.
"The elemental stars are moving far away from here. Return it to the bag." The Wise One said and Isaac did.
"With the elemental stars gone, this chamber will soon be filled with magma. There will no longer be a chamber here soon. But as long as the four lighthouses are not lite, the world won't be exposed to the threat of alchemy." The Wise One said
"Threat?" Isaac and Garet asked
More magma started to burst and the Wise One held it back again.
"The Volcano will soon erupt. You must flee now!" The Wise One warned
"But how?" Garet asked. It was too dangerous to jump to the exit with all the shacking, and even then, the exit seemed to close after Felix's group left.
"Ah. I see." The Wise One said as he glowed again causing Isaac and Garet to glow and vanish.
Flashback end:
"After that, he teleported us out of the chamber and me and Garet ran for the exit. The Volcano did erupt, but no lava ever hit anyone. I can only guess the Wise One altered the direction of the lava." Isaac said
"Okay hang on. So, not only is your god a floating talking rock with an eyeball, but it had the power to stop a volcanic eruption and alter the flow of lava?" Claude asked skeptically
"I have to agree with Claude. That is pretty hard to believe. Even with all you have shown us." Edelgard commented.
"Well it happened, and I am here to prove it." Isaac said. "But anyway, once we got out we were confronted by the rest of the village and expalined to them what had happened inside the Sol Sanctum. The Wise One even spoke to us to give me and Garet the mission to stop the lighting of the Elemental Lighthouses. We went back home for a goodnight rest and headed out first thing the next morning."
"All by yourselves?" Hilda asked
"Yes and no. I did meet Flint right outside of Vale, and we did meet new people that helped us, but that will be a story for another time." Isaac said
"Your mom must have been worried sick." Hilda said
"She was." Isaac said sadly. Dora couldn't even see him off due to how much it hurt. At the moment, his father was still believed to be dead so Isaac was all she had left. "Garet's family was as well, but they did well to hide it so he wouldn't worry. Though Jenna's aunt and grandparents were also worried beyond all belief."
'Mon and dad and I owe them big time for all they did for Jenna.' Felix thought.
"It's getting late, and you all have homework." Isaac said
Some groaned, but they all did comply and got up to leave.
"Thanks for sharing your story Isaac. Please tell me when you plan on telling more." Dimitri said with a bow.
"I would like to hear more as well." Edelgard said
"Very well. Have a good evening everyone." Isaac said as everyone left.
"Probably should have expected that reaction to the Wise One. Let's be fair here, we would never believe it if we never saw it." Felix said
"True." Isaac admitted.
And that's a wrap!
Sorry this took a while. I was editing previous chapters. I have finished and aside from fixing spelling errors that were pointed out, I also revised and even rewrote a few scenes, so if you get a chance, give them a look again. Hopefully I got all the spelling mistakes XD
But in terms of Isaac's story, the beginning part is finally done. From this point on, when it comes to the Sun Saga chapters, I will be skipping to the major points in Isaac's story, and yes Felix will tell his half when I get there.
As for the poll, I will leave it up for a little while longer, but if you didn't vote, please do.
Next chapter, the merchant Anna arrives at Garreg Mach, and with her comes something else. Stay tuned.
