Disclaimer: I don't own Golden Sun, and I don't own the OC's in this fic,
as they are based on peeps I have met through fanfic (and I have their
permission!) so before you steal these characters, they are real people!
A/N: This is my attempt at a darker fic. There will be a more involving story, but don't worry, I'll still be really in depth with the characters personal lives! I don't really need to remind you that there will be lapses of fluff, but hopefully they will be few and far between. Well, anyway, enjoy, and please REVIEW!!!
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His violet eyes flew open, and he sat upright. There was someone he hadn't seen for a while.
The Wise One.
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"Ivan? Are you up?"
"Coming Hama!" Ivan rolled his eyes. He was approaching his 20th birthday, and his sister still mothered him. He hopped about trying to get his pants on in a rush, abruptly tripping and falling.
At the breakfast table, he pondered over his dream. The Wise One. Ivan still hadn't decided whether the cycloptic rock could be trusted.
"Cycloptic rock?" asked Hama.
Damn! He had forgotten his sister could read his mind! The Wise One had told him of a darkness on a floating land, and it needing an Adept of each clan to overcome. Ivan had been chosen to lead.
"You could always ask Isaac for help." Offered his telepathic sister. He hated the fact that he had no privacy and she new what was on his mind...
"But at least it means we have no secrets from each other." She smiled.
Ivan scowled at her. "Well, the Wise One said that my old friends would be of little or no help, so that means finding new Adepts."
"Well, maybe you should head over to Vale. If Isaac can't help, at least Kraden may be able to."
Ivan packed the bare essentials, and looked over the weaponry he had left over from the battles of the Lighthouses. He was tempted to take the Shaman's Rod, but decided to go for something more...warrior-like. The Masamune. The blade glinted in the sunlight before he sheathed it. He decided there was no time like the present, and set out.
He didn't have far to travel, before he heard something. "What's the matter, faggot? Ain't gonna fight? C'mon, where's the fun if you don't fight?"
Ivan turned the corner, and in a clearing in the woods, saw a young male, surrounded by what he assumed to be muggers. The male was holding a staff quite shakily.
"Aww, I think he's scared!"
"No, I-I just don't want to hurt you..."
"Hurt us? Hear that guys? HE doesn't want to hurt US?" That was met with a round of laughter. The young male was very nervous. As one of the muggers suddenly lunged at him, he yelled, held out his hand, and white-hot flames erupted from his fingertips. Ivan gasped. An Adept.
The mugger was flung backwards, moaning in pain from his burns.
"Sorry!" said the Adept, "but I DID warn you!"
The muggers looked at each other. "You still out numbered," sneered the leader.
Ivan had had enough. He leapt from his hiding place. "WHIRLWIND!" he cried, strong gusts sweeping around the muggers, sending them hurtling into the undergrowth. "Come on!" he grabbed the Adepts hand, and pulled him through the forest.
After he was convinced they had created enough distance, he stopped. The young Adept stopped, panting.
"Thanks!" he grinned.
"Don't mention it!" Ivan waved a hand dismissively. "Hey, you're an Adept aren't you?"
"A what?"
"Your powers. That fire. Its called Psynergy."
"What, that was Psynergy? I've heard of it, but I didn't realise what it was..."
"So who were those guys?" Ivan asked.
"Erm, no one."
"No one?"
"Right. No one."
Ivan decided to leave it at that.
"I'm sorry, I don't even know your name!" smiled the Adept. "I'm David."
"Ivan."
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Ivan smiled as the Fire Adept went on.
"I can't believe it! You're HIM! THE Ivan! Who lit the lighthouses!"
"Well, it WAS nearly 5 years ago, kid."
"Kid? I doubt I'm much younger than you!" exclaimed David. "I'm 18, not 8!"
"Ok, ok, calm down!" Ivan remember that Mars Adepts DID tend to have short fuses, but this one... he had been reluctant to fight. Not many passive flame users out there, he thought, his mind casting back to fond memories of Jenna and Garet.
Ivan had let David tag along, and had told him where he was going. He felt he could trust the Adept, and had used Mind Read just to be on the safe side. But only to check his allegiance - he didn't like to pry into people's personal thoughts too much.
"So, how far is Vale?" asked David.
"Not much farther." After the event of the Golden Sun, the townspeople had decided to rebuild Vale. Kraden had decided to stay there, and continue his research as to the reasons for the event occurring.
The two Adepts walked on in silence. David looked at him.
"So, this Psynergy I have. How do I control it? It only seems to appear when I'm angry or upset."
"Psynergy is linked to our feelings. What I found it that if you need a burst of power, think of something that makes you mad. Through practice and experience, you can learn all sorts of new Psynergy. The Djinni used to help, too, but they all disappeared after the Golden Sun."
"Right. Hmm, it's just I don't like fighting that much. I don't see the need for violence, and that's all fire does, isn't it? Destroy..."
"Well, there is a technique called Aura, that Mars Adepts can learn. It's a healing technique. Maybe Kraden can tell you about it!"
Happier with the revelation, David grinned and looked up.
"The sun will be setting soon..."
"Yeah, and Vale is just over that hill." Ivan pointed ahead. "Finally!" exclaimed David. He ran off ahead, with renewed energy.
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"That IS troubling!" said Kraden. "More tea?"
Ivan shook his head. "No thank you," declined David.
"Well, if it's your destiny to find new Adepts, at least you have one!" said Kraden. "I haven't heard from any of the others for a few years now."
Ivan frowned. "Neither have I..."
"Don't worry, I'm sure they're fine, just getting on with their everyday lives!" said David.
"Kraden, what do you know of this floating land?"
"Well, it's a legend, but there is a tale of a land that flies high above Angara. They say that it is in darkness, because it is a land severed from the world, and therefore receives no power from the lighthouses. It's also believed to be home to the Lunar Sanctum. That's all I know, but maybe you should head to the lighthouses themselves, se if they offer any more clues."
"We will. Thank you Kraden."
"Erm, Kraden?" asked David. "I was hoping that you would know of some techniques I could learn. I'm very new at this, after all."
"Of course. Ivan is going to need all the help he can get."
"What? No, David, you're NOT coming. No offence, but have very little battle experience."
"Well, think of this as my opportunity to learn! Besides, what if you don't find Jenna or Garet? You need a Mars Adept!"
"Fine! Kraden, teach him some defensive Psynergy. We could do with a healer."
"YAY!" David punched the air, and then blushed. "Sorry!"
Ivan rolled his eyes. Kraden smiled. "It's nice to see such enthusiasm in my teachings!" he took this opportunity to glare at Ivan "Because certain people didn't always appreciate me!"
Ivan just shook his head. "I'll leave you two to it," he said. He stepped outside, and decided to go for a walk. He had always liked this town. He then saw someone he recognised.
"Dora?"
"Yes? Can I hel- Ivan? Is that YOU?"
"How are you Dora?"
"Oh, I'm fine! My, how you've grown! Come in and get something to eat, you look as though you could do with a good meal!"
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"So, no sign of Isaac?"
Dora shook her head. "He left one day with Jenna, Felix and Garet, and no one has seen them since. There are rumours, however, of a war starting in the north east."
"A war?"
"Yes, although details are scarce. I DO hope Isaac isn't involved."
Ivan was getting worried. This was looking bad. Worse, he had to drag along an Adept who knew nothing about his Psynergy! Ivan sighed, and rubbed his temples. This was going to be hard.
"Well, if I see him, Dora, I'll send word, ok?"
There was a knock at the door. Dora answered it. "Oh, hello Kraden."
"Hello Dora. I'd like you t meet David, Ivan's new companion. David, this is Dora, Isaac's mother."
"Nice to meet you!" grinned David.
"Well, I take it you two strapping young lads will be off tomorrow, so you can stay here for the night!" Declared Dora "Inns nowadays are just SO expensive, I don't know, what is it coming to, I mean we're not MADE of money..."
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The two Adepts parted from the people of Vale, waving goodbye.
"So, where first?"
"Well, we can reach the Mercury and Venus lighthouses on foot, but we don't have the right Adepts. To reach Jupiter and Mars, we need a ship."
"Hmmm. Well, I think we need to find the right Adepts first," said David, "then we can get to the lighthouses easier!"
"Ok, then. We'll head to Kalay. Maybe Master Hammet has heard something."
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A/N: Quite a slow start, but it will improve; I'm just setting the scene! And I HAD to name one of the characters David; it's just SUCH a cool name! ^_^. Tell me what you think, although at the moment I know there isn't much to comment on! I'll post the next chapter ASAP, and hopefully get things moving a bit (although if I want to do a good job, maybe the chapter after that! Hehehe!)
A/N: This is my attempt at a darker fic. There will be a more involving story, but don't worry, I'll still be really in depth with the characters personal lives! I don't really need to remind you that there will be lapses of fluff, but hopefully they will be few and far between. Well, anyway, enjoy, and please REVIEW!!!
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His violet eyes flew open, and he sat upright. There was someone he hadn't seen for a while.
The Wise One.
-
"Ivan? Are you up?"
"Coming Hama!" Ivan rolled his eyes. He was approaching his 20th birthday, and his sister still mothered him. He hopped about trying to get his pants on in a rush, abruptly tripping and falling.
At the breakfast table, he pondered over his dream. The Wise One. Ivan still hadn't decided whether the cycloptic rock could be trusted.
"Cycloptic rock?" asked Hama.
Damn! He had forgotten his sister could read his mind! The Wise One had told him of a darkness on a floating land, and it needing an Adept of each clan to overcome. Ivan had been chosen to lead.
"You could always ask Isaac for help." Offered his telepathic sister. He hated the fact that he had no privacy and she new what was on his mind...
"But at least it means we have no secrets from each other." She smiled.
Ivan scowled at her. "Well, the Wise One said that my old friends would be of little or no help, so that means finding new Adepts."
"Well, maybe you should head over to Vale. If Isaac can't help, at least Kraden may be able to."
Ivan packed the bare essentials, and looked over the weaponry he had left over from the battles of the Lighthouses. He was tempted to take the Shaman's Rod, but decided to go for something more...warrior-like. The Masamune. The blade glinted in the sunlight before he sheathed it. He decided there was no time like the present, and set out.
He didn't have far to travel, before he heard something. "What's the matter, faggot? Ain't gonna fight? C'mon, where's the fun if you don't fight?"
Ivan turned the corner, and in a clearing in the woods, saw a young male, surrounded by what he assumed to be muggers. The male was holding a staff quite shakily.
"Aww, I think he's scared!"
"No, I-I just don't want to hurt you..."
"Hurt us? Hear that guys? HE doesn't want to hurt US?" That was met with a round of laughter. The young male was very nervous. As one of the muggers suddenly lunged at him, he yelled, held out his hand, and white-hot flames erupted from his fingertips. Ivan gasped. An Adept.
The mugger was flung backwards, moaning in pain from his burns.
"Sorry!" said the Adept, "but I DID warn you!"
The muggers looked at each other. "You still out numbered," sneered the leader.
Ivan had had enough. He leapt from his hiding place. "WHIRLWIND!" he cried, strong gusts sweeping around the muggers, sending them hurtling into the undergrowth. "Come on!" he grabbed the Adepts hand, and pulled him through the forest.
After he was convinced they had created enough distance, he stopped. The young Adept stopped, panting.
"Thanks!" he grinned.
"Don't mention it!" Ivan waved a hand dismissively. "Hey, you're an Adept aren't you?"
"A what?"
"Your powers. That fire. Its called Psynergy."
"What, that was Psynergy? I've heard of it, but I didn't realise what it was..."
"So who were those guys?" Ivan asked.
"Erm, no one."
"No one?"
"Right. No one."
Ivan decided to leave it at that.
"I'm sorry, I don't even know your name!" smiled the Adept. "I'm David."
"Ivan."
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Ivan smiled as the Fire Adept went on.
"I can't believe it! You're HIM! THE Ivan! Who lit the lighthouses!"
"Well, it WAS nearly 5 years ago, kid."
"Kid? I doubt I'm much younger than you!" exclaimed David. "I'm 18, not 8!"
"Ok, ok, calm down!" Ivan remember that Mars Adepts DID tend to have short fuses, but this one... he had been reluctant to fight. Not many passive flame users out there, he thought, his mind casting back to fond memories of Jenna and Garet.
Ivan had let David tag along, and had told him where he was going. He felt he could trust the Adept, and had used Mind Read just to be on the safe side. But only to check his allegiance - he didn't like to pry into people's personal thoughts too much.
"So, how far is Vale?" asked David.
"Not much farther." After the event of the Golden Sun, the townspeople had decided to rebuild Vale. Kraden had decided to stay there, and continue his research as to the reasons for the event occurring.
The two Adepts walked on in silence. David looked at him.
"So, this Psynergy I have. How do I control it? It only seems to appear when I'm angry or upset."
"Psynergy is linked to our feelings. What I found it that if you need a burst of power, think of something that makes you mad. Through practice and experience, you can learn all sorts of new Psynergy. The Djinni used to help, too, but they all disappeared after the Golden Sun."
"Right. Hmm, it's just I don't like fighting that much. I don't see the need for violence, and that's all fire does, isn't it? Destroy..."
"Well, there is a technique called Aura, that Mars Adepts can learn. It's a healing technique. Maybe Kraden can tell you about it!"
Happier with the revelation, David grinned and looked up.
"The sun will be setting soon..."
"Yeah, and Vale is just over that hill." Ivan pointed ahead. "Finally!" exclaimed David. He ran off ahead, with renewed energy.
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"That IS troubling!" said Kraden. "More tea?"
Ivan shook his head. "No thank you," declined David.
"Well, if it's your destiny to find new Adepts, at least you have one!" said Kraden. "I haven't heard from any of the others for a few years now."
Ivan frowned. "Neither have I..."
"Don't worry, I'm sure they're fine, just getting on with their everyday lives!" said David.
"Kraden, what do you know of this floating land?"
"Well, it's a legend, but there is a tale of a land that flies high above Angara. They say that it is in darkness, because it is a land severed from the world, and therefore receives no power from the lighthouses. It's also believed to be home to the Lunar Sanctum. That's all I know, but maybe you should head to the lighthouses themselves, se if they offer any more clues."
"We will. Thank you Kraden."
"Erm, Kraden?" asked David. "I was hoping that you would know of some techniques I could learn. I'm very new at this, after all."
"Of course. Ivan is going to need all the help he can get."
"What? No, David, you're NOT coming. No offence, but have very little battle experience."
"Well, think of this as my opportunity to learn! Besides, what if you don't find Jenna or Garet? You need a Mars Adept!"
"Fine! Kraden, teach him some defensive Psynergy. We could do with a healer."
"YAY!" David punched the air, and then blushed. "Sorry!"
Ivan rolled his eyes. Kraden smiled. "It's nice to see such enthusiasm in my teachings!" he took this opportunity to glare at Ivan "Because certain people didn't always appreciate me!"
Ivan just shook his head. "I'll leave you two to it," he said. He stepped outside, and decided to go for a walk. He had always liked this town. He then saw someone he recognised.
"Dora?"
"Yes? Can I hel- Ivan? Is that YOU?"
"How are you Dora?"
"Oh, I'm fine! My, how you've grown! Come in and get something to eat, you look as though you could do with a good meal!"
-
"So, no sign of Isaac?"
Dora shook her head. "He left one day with Jenna, Felix and Garet, and no one has seen them since. There are rumours, however, of a war starting in the north east."
"A war?"
"Yes, although details are scarce. I DO hope Isaac isn't involved."
Ivan was getting worried. This was looking bad. Worse, he had to drag along an Adept who knew nothing about his Psynergy! Ivan sighed, and rubbed his temples. This was going to be hard.
"Well, if I see him, Dora, I'll send word, ok?"
There was a knock at the door. Dora answered it. "Oh, hello Kraden."
"Hello Dora. I'd like you t meet David, Ivan's new companion. David, this is Dora, Isaac's mother."
"Nice to meet you!" grinned David.
"Well, I take it you two strapping young lads will be off tomorrow, so you can stay here for the night!" Declared Dora "Inns nowadays are just SO expensive, I don't know, what is it coming to, I mean we're not MADE of money..."
-
The two Adepts parted from the people of Vale, waving goodbye.
"So, where first?"
"Well, we can reach the Mercury and Venus lighthouses on foot, but we don't have the right Adepts. To reach Jupiter and Mars, we need a ship."
"Hmmm. Well, I think we need to find the right Adepts first," said David, "then we can get to the lighthouses easier!"
"Ok, then. We'll head to Kalay. Maybe Master Hammet has heard something."
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A/N: Quite a slow start, but it will improve; I'm just setting the scene! And I HAD to name one of the characters David; it's just SUCH a cool name! ^_^. Tell me what you think, although at the moment I know there isn't much to comment on! I'll post the next chapter ASAP, and hopefully get things moving a bit (although if I want to do a good job, maybe the chapter after that! Hehehe!)