Disclaimer: I'm running out of witty things to say, so I'll just say it: I
don't own Golden Sun!
A/N: Erm, I'm all for constructive criticism as long as it IS constructive. Just telling me something is bad, well, ok that's your opinion, but if you ARE gonna be negative, make a better suggestion! *Scratches head* A lot of peeps didn't see that twist about Selena coming, so if one or two of you did, its not nice to say the twist wasn't any good! Or, if you do, you could at least tell me what would have made it better. I'm not having a go, and I'm not THAT peeved, I'm just sayin for future reference.
From a reviewer who recently reviewed Change in Tides, apparently they didn't know what shounen-ai was, or yaoi, and didn't put together the fact my pen name is Gay Witch, and the warning saying "No Homophobes past this point!" might mean it was GAY!!! *Laughs VERY hard*
So, in case you didn't know, this is gonna be male/male, female/female and, yes, male/female relationships, ok? *Shakes his head in disbelief*
Right, now time to be happy again! I now have planned out what's going to happen. (I've been making this up as I go, so now at least I know where it's headed!). Well, sorta! It may all change! Just for the record, Karalen was originally gonna be the spy, but it would have been harder to follow up! Anyways, on with the story!
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"Do you want anything to drink Leo?"
Leo was sat up in bed. "No thank you ma'am." He said. His head was still hurting, and he was worried about the others. The lady in front of him had nursed him back to health.
"Hi Leo!"
Leo smiled as a boy about his age, maybe a bit older, and a young girl entered.
"Hey, Becca, Mik."
The lad, Mik, sat on the bed, grinning. "Feel ready to come out?" he said.
Becca smiled. She was very quiet, Leo noticed. The woman who was looking after him was also looking after Becca. She was also Mik's mother.
"Well, actually I do..." said Leo, "But I will have to leave as soon as possible."
"Why?" asked Becca.
"Erm, I have stuff to do." Leo hesitated. "Have either of you two heard of an Adept called Ivan?"
"Ivan? No, cant say I have!" said Mik apologetically.
Becca stood still. "Ivan? Did he know someone by the name of Kraden?"
"YES!" exclaimed Leo.
"Well, I don't know where he is..." started Becca, "but I need to find him. I have important information about his quest." She added briskly.
Leo took the hint she wanted no questions asked.
"I'm gonna set off when I'm stronger, probably in a few days." He said. "You're welcome to come."
Becca smiled. Mik didn't. "Oh, ok." He had gotten to like the two oriental children. There wasn't anyone in this village his age. He liked the friendship.
Leo looked at his downcast face. "Its not something you want to get involved with."
Mik looked up. "And you do? You're both younger than me! I've heard all about Ivan, and there have been rumours about a new threat." He paused. "Can I come?"
"What? No!"
Mik growled. "I can fight!" he said. This was true. The whole of Gorah were werewolves, and even when human, still retained a non-human battle prowess.
"What about your mom?" said Leo.
"She'll be fine!" said Mik. "She has always encouraged travel!"
Leo sighed. It didn't look like they had a choice. Becca just stood there, absorbing the exchange between the two young males.
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"JENNA! LOOK OUT!"
The Beast narrowly missed the auburn haired Adept, and Selena rounded on it, striking at its flank with her mace. It cried out, and head butted Jenna, who was caught off guard.
"I've had enough!" muttered Selena darkly. "Ice Missile!" she thrust her hand forwards, shards of ice glittered, before firing into the beast. It moaned, and fell. She kicked it just to make sure.
"Owie" moaned Jenna. Selena turned, and saw a gash in Jenna's side. "Ah, that looks nasty!" she cringed.
"Well? Cast Ply or something!" said Jenna "It won't heal just by you staring at it!"
Selena walked up to her fallen comrade. She knelt down, and whispered. "Ply". An angel appeared, and a blue light illuminated the wound. Then it was gone.
Selena HATED casting Ply. It was a sacred power, and to be honest, she felt unworthy to be using it. After all, she wasn't exactly trustworthy...
"Thank you." Said Jenna. She smiled. Selena snapped back to reality, and helped her friend up.
"Hey, I know this place!" said Jenna. "Over in that direction is a village. Gorah!"
"The werewolf town?" said Selena suspiciously. "Well, if you say so...but lets camp here for tonight, ok?"
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Jenna lay peacefully by the fire. Selena watched her face, illuminated by the flickering flames. Despite everything, she was still beautiful. And meant so much to Selena. She sighed.
"Don't bother, I know you're there!" she said irritably
A figure stepped out. The fire lit up his face, which was slightly deformed, burns and scars on it.
"What is taking so long?"
"That damned storm!" hissed Selena. "What the hell was Alex thinking?"
"We needed some time. They have been moving too quickly." Said the man. He looked at Jenna. "Although, this one is...disposable." he drew his sword. Selena grabbed his wrist, and twisted.
"If you harm ONE hair on her head," she breathed into his ear, "All bets are off, and you are a dead man." She stepped back. "Don't be foolish enough to underestimate me."
The man scowled. "Alex wants Isaac alive. And Ivan. The rest, you can do as you see fit."
"What, even HIM?" Selena raised an eyebrow.
"I have no idea what you are talking about."
"Well, under the circumstances, I would have thought you felt SOMETHING! Love for who he is, or hate for what it did to you."
"I'm a professional." Cold monotony was the response.
"I wonder...Well, tell our glorious leader he will get Isaac and Ivan. But they aren't stupid. I'm not sure how long I can keep this up."
"For your sake, it had better be until our job is done." Said the man, before he disappeared into the shadows.
Selena sat down. She KNEW she wouldn't get any sleep tonight.
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Ivan opened his eyes lazily, to be greeted by the sound of the ocean. He looked down, to see Karalen's head resting on his chest. He ran his fingers through her hair. She stirred, and then slowly got up.
"Morning." Said Ivan, smiling.
Karalen rubbed her eyes, before realisation of the previous night dawned. Her face erupted into a huge grin. "Pinch me!" she said. "OW! Not really, you idiot!"
Ivan smirked. Something good had come out of this at least. But now onto more pressing matters.
"Do you know where we are?"
Karalen stood up, brushing sand off of her clothing. "To the East is Gorah, and I think that's the nearest town. If the others made it, they will have ended up on the same coast. As that's the nearest town, it's the best hope we have of being reunited."
Ivan nodded. He took the elf's hand, and they walked towards the east. Together.
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Saturos was exploring the base. It was actually quite large. He entered a large room, and saw David, with Isaac. His eyes narrowed.
"Ok, now bring it around..." Isaac was stood behind the younger Adept, holding his arms, guiding his swings with the staff.
"Like this?" asked David.
"Yup!" Isaac gave him the thumbs up. David smiled. He liked this Isaac much more than the one he had seen previously. But a part of him was still cautious. After his realisation of Selena, he wasn't sure WHOM he could trust.
Isaac turned and saw Saturos. "Do you want some tips, too?" he asked.
Saturos growled at him. "I managed FINE by myself thank you! Unlike some," he said, turning to David, "I don't need to outnumber my opponents two to one." E was referring to his last battle with Isaac.
Isaac shrugged. "I'm much better now." He said. "And your friend here...he has some powerful Psynergy. He just wont use it though." He turned to David, and threw him a book. "There are some defensive techniques in there, if you're interested!" he said. He gave David one last smile, and left.
Saturos went up to David. "Why do you fight with a staff? I could teach you how to use a sword, if you like..."
David looked up from the book he was leafing through. He was about to turn him down, when he stopped. He could see something in Saturos' eyes that he couldn't quite place. Besides, he was beginning to appreciate the fact Saturos wouldn't do this for anyone else. He was taking the whole Garet incident very hard.
"Ok." He said.
Saturos unsheathed his sword, and stood behind David. David took the hilt of the sword, and Saturos put his hands over David's hands.
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Isaac strode outside, when he saw someone he recognised.
"I was wondering how long it would take you."
Garet grinned. "You know me!"
"But you can't have him. There was a misunderstanding, and I need all the help I can get."
The grin fell from Garet's face. "I'm sorry, but I am here to finish my mission."
"What are they paying you this time, Garet? I'll match it! But I thought I meant more to you than that!" said Isaac bitterly.
"This is...different. The people hiring me, they have a price I cant refuse."
Behind Isaac, David and Saturos appeared.
"Not you..." said David.
Garet looked at him. "I'm impressed. That was quite a blast you took."
"But why? What have ever done to you?" asked David.
"Nothing. This isn't personal."
"Garet, I told him I would protect him, so I will." Said Isaac sternly.
"I wont fight you, Isaac. I'm under strict orders not to."
"What is it Garet? Tell me! Please!" Isaac pleaded.
"It's Mia, ok?!? If I don't kill that worthless twerp, she dies!"
Isaac looked stunned. "Who is it?"
Garet looked at him. "I'm as good as dead now, anyway." He murmured. "It's Alex. He's gonna-"
Garet stood there, mouth open. Then he fell to the floor, and arrow sticking out of his back.
"GARET!!!!!" Isaac ran forward. "Full Cure!" Nothing. "REVIVE!" Still nothing. "Oh, Garet!" Isaac sobbed. He cradled the head of his friend.
David checked his pulse. "He's dead." He whispered sadly. He looked up, and saw a figure, with a deformed face, scarred and burnt. He turned, and disappeared.
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A/N: Ok, about revive. It only works on the characters that are knocked out, before anyone asks! Not the dead, or else no one would ever die!
So? What did you think? Please Review! (And yes, Garet is really dead!)
A/N: Erm, I'm all for constructive criticism as long as it IS constructive. Just telling me something is bad, well, ok that's your opinion, but if you ARE gonna be negative, make a better suggestion! *Scratches head* A lot of peeps didn't see that twist about Selena coming, so if one or two of you did, its not nice to say the twist wasn't any good! Or, if you do, you could at least tell me what would have made it better. I'm not having a go, and I'm not THAT peeved, I'm just sayin for future reference.
From a reviewer who recently reviewed Change in Tides, apparently they didn't know what shounen-ai was, or yaoi, and didn't put together the fact my pen name is Gay Witch, and the warning saying "No Homophobes past this point!" might mean it was GAY!!! *Laughs VERY hard*
So, in case you didn't know, this is gonna be male/male, female/female and, yes, male/female relationships, ok? *Shakes his head in disbelief*
Right, now time to be happy again! I now have planned out what's going to happen. (I've been making this up as I go, so now at least I know where it's headed!). Well, sorta! It may all change! Just for the record, Karalen was originally gonna be the spy, but it would have been harder to follow up! Anyways, on with the story!
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"Do you want anything to drink Leo?"
Leo was sat up in bed. "No thank you ma'am." He said. His head was still hurting, and he was worried about the others. The lady in front of him had nursed him back to health.
"Hi Leo!"
Leo smiled as a boy about his age, maybe a bit older, and a young girl entered.
"Hey, Becca, Mik."
The lad, Mik, sat on the bed, grinning. "Feel ready to come out?" he said.
Becca smiled. She was very quiet, Leo noticed. The woman who was looking after him was also looking after Becca. She was also Mik's mother.
"Well, actually I do..." said Leo, "But I will have to leave as soon as possible."
"Why?" asked Becca.
"Erm, I have stuff to do." Leo hesitated. "Have either of you two heard of an Adept called Ivan?"
"Ivan? No, cant say I have!" said Mik apologetically.
Becca stood still. "Ivan? Did he know someone by the name of Kraden?"
"YES!" exclaimed Leo.
"Well, I don't know where he is..." started Becca, "but I need to find him. I have important information about his quest." She added briskly.
Leo took the hint she wanted no questions asked.
"I'm gonna set off when I'm stronger, probably in a few days." He said. "You're welcome to come."
Becca smiled. Mik didn't. "Oh, ok." He had gotten to like the two oriental children. There wasn't anyone in this village his age. He liked the friendship.
Leo looked at his downcast face. "Its not something you want to get involved with."
Mik looked up. "And you do? You're both younger than me! I've heard all about Ivan, and there have been rumours about a new threat." He paused. "Can I come?"
"What? No!"
Mik growled. "I can fight!" he said. This was true. The whole of Gorah were werewolves, and even when human, still retained a non-human battle prowess.
"What about your mom?" said Leo.
"She'll be fine!" said Mik. "She has always encouraged travel!"
Leo sighed. It didn't look like they had a choice. Becca just stood there, absorbing the exchange between the two young males.
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"JENNA! LOOK OUT!"
The Beast narrowly missed the auburn haired Adept, and Selena rounded on it, striking at its flank with her mace. It cried out, and head butted Jenna, who was caught off guard.
"I've had enough!" muttered Selena darkly. "Ice Missile!" she thrust her hand forwards, shards of ice glittered, before firing into the beast. It moaned, and fell. She kicked it just to make sure.
"Owie" moaned Jenna. Selena turned, and saw a gash in Jenna's side. "Ah, that looks nasty!" she cringed.
"Well? Cast Ply or something!" said Jenna "It won't heal just by you staring at it!"
Selena walked up to her fallen comrade. She knelt down, and whispered. "Ply". An angel appeared, and a blue light illuminated the wound. Then it was gone.
Selena HATED casting Ply. It was a sacred power, and to be honest, she felt unworthy to be using it. After all, she wasn't exactly trustworthy...
"Thank you." Said Jenna. She smiled. Selena snapped back to reality, and helped her friend up.
"Hey, I know this place!" said Jenna. "Over in that direction is a village. Gorah!"
"The werewolf town?" said Selena suspiciously. "Well, if you say so...but lets camp here for tonight, ok?"
-
Jenna lay peacefully by the fire. Selena watched her face, illuminated by the flickering flames. Despite everything, she was still beautiful. And meant so much to Selena. She sighed.
"Don't bother, I know you're there!" she said irritably
A figure stepped out. The fire lit up his face, which was slightly deformed, burns and scars on it.
"What is taking so long?"
"That damned storm!" hissed Selena. "What the hell was Alex thinking?"
"We needed some time. They have been moving too quickly." Said the man. He looked at Jenna. "Although, this one is...disposable." he drew his sword. Selena grabbed his wrist, and twisted.
"If you harm ONE hair on her head," she breathed into his ear, "All bets are off, and you are a dead man." She stepped back. "Don't be foolish enough to underestimate me."
The man scowled. "Alex wants Isaac alive. And Ivan. The rest, you can do as you see fit."
"What, even HIM?" Selena raised an eyebrow.
"I have no idea what you are talking about."
"Well, under the circumstances, I would have thought you felt SOMETHING! Love for who he is, or hate for what it did to you."
"I'm a professional." Cold monotony was the response.
"I wonder...Well, tell our glorious leader he will get Isaac and Ivan. But they aren't stupid. I'm not sure how long I can keep this up."
"For your sake, it had better be until our job is done." Said the man, before he disappeared into the shadows.
Selena sat down. She KNEW she wouldn't get any sleep tonight.
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Ivan opened his eyes lazily, to be greeted by the sound of the ocean. He looked down, to see Karalen's head resting on his chest. He ran his fingers through her hair. She stirred, and then slowly got up.
"Morning." Said Ivan, smiling.
Karalen rubbed her eyes, before realisation of the previous night dawned. Her face erupted into a huge grin. "Pinch me!" she said. "OW! Not really, you idiot!"
Ivan smirked. Something good had come out of this at least. But now onto more pressing matters.
"Do you know where we are?"
Karalen stood up, brushing sand off of her clothing. "To the East is Gorah, and I think that's the nearest town. If the others made it, they will have ended up on the same coast. As that's the nearest town, it's the best hope we have of being reunited."
Ivan nodded. He took the elf's hand, and they walked towards the east. Together.
-
Saturos was exploring the base. It was actually quite large. He entered a large room, and saw David, with Isaac. His eyes narrowed.
"Ok, now bring it around..." Isaac was stood behind the younger Adept, holding his arms, guiding his swings with the staff.
"Like this?" asked David.
"Yup!" Isaac gave him the thumbs up. David smiled. He liked this Isaac much more than the one he had seen previously. But a part of him was still cautious. After his realisation of Selena, he wasn't sure WHOM he could trust.
Isaac turned and saw Saturos. "Do you want some tips, too?" he asked.
Saturos growled at him. "I managed FINE by myself thank you! Unlike some," he said, turning to David, "I don't need to outnumber my opponents two to one." E was referring to his last battle with Isaac.
Isaac shrugged. "I'm much better now." He said. "And your friend here...he has some powerful Psynergy. He just wont use it though." He turned to David, and threw him a book. "There are some defensive techniques in there, if you're interested!" he said. He gave David one last smile, and left.
Saturos went up to David. "Why do you fight with a staff? I could teach you how to use a sword, if you like..."
David looked up from the book he was leafing through. He was about to turn him down, when he stopped. He could see something in Saturos' eyes that he couldn't quite place. Besides, he was beginning to appreciate the fact Saturos wouldn't do this for anyone else. He was taking the whole Garet incident very hard.
"Ok." He said.
Saturos unsheathed his sword, and stood behind David. David took the hilt of the sword, and Saturos put his hands over David's hands.
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Isaac strode outside, when he saw someone he recognised.
"I was wondering how long it would take you."
Garet grinned. "You know me!"
"But you can't have him. There was a misunderstanding, and I need all the help I can get."
The grin fell from Garet's face. "I'm sorry, but I am here to finish my mission."
"What are they paying you this time, Garet? I'll match it! But I thought I meant more to you than that!" said Isaac bitterly.
"This is...different. The people hiring me, they have a price I cant refuse."
Behind Isaac, David and Saturos appeared.
"Not you..." said David.
Garet looked at him. "I'm impressed. That was quite a blast you took."
"But why? What have ever done to you?" asked David.
"Nothing. This isn't personal."
"Garet, I told him I would protect him, so I will." Said Isaac sternly.
"I wont fight you, Isaac. I'm under strict orders not to."
"What is it Garet? Tell me! Please!" Isaac pleaded.
"It's Mia, ok?!? If I don't kill that worthless twerp, she dies!"
Isaac looked stunned. "Who is it?"
Garet looked at him. "I'm as good as dead now, anyway." He murmured. "It's Alex. He's gonna-"
Garet stood there, mouth open. Then he fell to the floor, and arrow sticking out of his back.
"GARET!!!!!" Isaac ran forward. "Full Cure!" Nothing. "REVIVE!" Still nothing. "Oh, Garet!" Isaac sobbed. He cradled the head of his friend.
David checked his pulse. "He's dead." He whispered sadly. He looked up, and saw a figure, with a deformed face, scarred and burnt. He turned, and disappeared.
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A/N: Ok, about revive. It only works on the characters that are knocked out, before anyone asks! Not the dead, or else no one would ever die!
So? What did you think? Please Review! (And yes, Garet is really dead!)