Pike: Well, now, this is the final chapter of Alex's story in Golden Sun: The Prequel!
Lok: rolls eyes Took you long enough.
Pike: ; Eh-heh… Well, at least it's here, right?
Lok: True…
Pike: Well, y'all, I've decided to make Ivan and Sheba's stories different from this one, okay?
Lok: Wait a second. It's the end? You're serious!? But that was too short!
Pike: I know, I know. I'm sorry. I really have no other inspiration to make it longer. But I hope you all enjoyed it, and I hope it makes you think about the millions of theories about Alex. So, we now conclude Golden Sun: The Prequel – Alex's story.
Disclaimer: Pike Anderson and Lokhart do not own Golden Sun.
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Chapter 8: A Promise, Unfulfilled
It didn't take long for Alex to reach the Mercury Lighthouse. It wasn't so far a walk. But then, Alex couldn't figure out why the bare wastelands of snow looked so wonderful, today. He felt lighthearted and confused at the same time. The feeling of such an intoxicating experience such as a kiss… It was almost unbearable. The mere thought of it made Alex feel quite giddy.
But now was not the time for that. Now, he must focus on the duties of the lighthouse. Although he did this every week, it was rather dangerous. Monsters often sneak into the lighthouse and destroy some of the paraphernalia that helps protect intruders from reaching the top. If anyone was to reach the top for no good purpose, it could mean disaster for all of Weyard…
Alex entered into the lighthouse, and immediately, he saw a monster – a pesky vermin. Vermins were more common in the fielded areas down south, but it wasn't exactly rare to see one or two up north. And the vermin saw Alex, immediately taking its fork and hissing savagely. Alex just blinked and slammed his hand against the wall. Instantly, a plume of water shot from beneath the vermin. It rose up with the aquatic column, and fell with it. The vermin twitched. Then, it dissolved like psynergy.
Alex shook his head in disgust and continued on. "You'd think they would've been smarter by now," he said to himself, rather amused.
He reached the top in a mere fifteen minutes. All he encountered were vermins and a few of the larger ones. (I can't remember any of the Mercury Lighthouse enemies, if you haven't noticed already wink) Wiping away a few strands of perspiring hair from his forehead, he sighed.
"Well, I'm okay, Mia," he whispered to the air. "Isn't that what you wanted?"
But suddenly, he started to hear voices. The voices were not much older than he, so they seemed. There were two – a man and a woman. And they were approaching the top of the lighthouse! However, hardly terrified, Alex jumped down to the level just below the beacon and pressed himself against the wall, listening.
"I tell you, we can make it happen, this time," the man said.
"I still don't believe you," the woman retorted. "It was your fault that the boulder fell on Vale two years ago. And even if we try again, we'll need at least one more to join us, and a year more of planning and practice so that we get it right."
"What do you mean?" the man said. "You don't think Felix, you, and I are good enough to try for the Stars again?"
"We need at least one more, Saturos. The fate of our people is too much for us to bear alone."
"And we come here seeking help from a Mercury guardian, Menardi? It is pure folly!"
"We can't possibly reach Lemuria. Perhaps, we can find someone here who can and has a will to."
Lemuria! Alex's heart almost leaped with excitement. These people were speaking of Lemuria! And they would travel there! He had never forgotten his home, nor his family. He longed to return to them.
But then came the words he never wished to hear.
"It was because of Lemuria that Weyard is falling!" Menardi exclaimed. "I find any Mercury adepts untrustworthy for our clan's fate! It was because of the Mercury clan that we now live in near-ruin!"
Alex was enraged. His own clan did this? He was disgusted. Yet… he still longed to see Lemuria again. He would help these people. He had mastered many arts of Mercury psynergy – even teleportation. He had become strong, and would still grow stronger. Alex would have to break his promise to Mia, however. That thought wrenched him on the inside. But this was for the world they lived in. Perhaps, when he was done, they would live together… in a safer, happier world.
Taking a deep breath… he spoke his first to the intruders, keeping a mysterious voice. It was time he changed his voice, to remain a mystery to them.
"I may be of service," he said.
There was silence. Then, Saturos spoke. "Who goes there? Show yourself!"
Alex, putting on his best, darkest grin emerged from the level, using his psy to hover to the top level. "I am Alex."
Now, he could see that there were three – two men and a woman. The woman was in red, and the man was in blue, but both had the eerie feeling of darkness in them. Either darkness, or determination. The other man was in green, his long brown hair tied in a ponytail. He seemed like the quiet type, as if he was suffering from an unforgivable trauma. Alex hovered down to the level.
"And I can help you on your quest," he said to them.
Menardi drew her scythe and swung it around threateningly. "And why should we trust you?"
"Long have I waited to see the day when I would leave this cursed place of coldness. As long as you agree to take me along, I promise to serve you without question. In fact, you will find me most useful in your quest."
Menardi eyed him warily, but Saturos believed in him. "Let's let him along, Menardi." He smirked, stroking his chin. "He could… prove useful indeed. I sense an inner fire that drives him from within."
The woman stored her scythe, but she said nothing in protest. It was clear that she was overruled there. Alex smirked too. At last, he would be able to see his family… and perhaps, one day, save Mia… and perhaps, someday, save the world from destruction.
And so began the time of the Golden Sun.
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Pike: This is it, folks. R&R, and I hope you enjoyed the prequel!
Lok: I still say it was too short…