Firstly, due to the fact that as a reviewer said, the time taken to travel between cities does not make sense, I have rewritten some parts of the previous chapters, so be sure to check it out.

The layout of the land might be difficult to understand, so I've drawn a picture of it! Even though this fic is somewhat AU, it is still set in Weyard, but with different locations. Go to ' to see.

I also have to mention that, due to the fact I put lots of details in my super long chapters, this fic is not going to have many chapters and will probably be ending soon.

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Princess Viv: Thanks for the review. It's okay about the MSN. And I'm sorry for hurting you in that cursed review.

LuceScuro: ...S-Soap Opera?? It's not supposed to be one!!

Saiyagal: Yes, Mia will tell. I guess. But she herself doesn't know much, does she? I'll do my best and try not to disappoint you!

IceQueen: Um... I really don't feel like telling. Sorry, and sorry also to people out there that want to know what kind of fic this is. Then again, isn't it more fun?

Theamazingtechnocoloredringwraith: Thanks! I like this fic too, it's the best I've ever done, although nothing compared to the magnificent ones some other authors have written...

The Guild of the Quill: Thanks for the advice! As stated above, I have seriously considered the map and locations, for once. I DON'T SEEM TO PUT IN ENOUGH EFFORT FOR MY FANFICTIONS!!

BlackDemon567: Actually, it's meant to be confusing. I did try to explain a little through Kraden and all. Everything comes clear in the end though. And I'm sorry about the review. I really didn't mean it.

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Chapter 7: Trying to Forget

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"It sure is big in here," Garet commented. The fortune-telling booth was in a large, airy tent, run by two Jupiter Adepts. Business seemed bad.

"How come there seems to be more people at that other fortune-telling booth?" Isaac asked, having noticed a tiny stall with three Venus adepts. "Jupiter adepts' accuracy at predicting the future is higher, right?"

"Because these are Jupiter Adepts," Jenna replied. She looked grim. "They're not exactly welcomed by some Kolima villagers, just because they're not Venus Adepts."

"Jenna's been facing it for years. She's a Mars Adept, and people have talked about sending her to Vault," Felix said. Jenna still looked upset. Isaac patted her on the shoulder.

"Whatever element, we're all adepts. Sometimes people just get scared or something when you're different. Don't worry too much about it," he said. Jenna nodded happily.

"Can I help you?" a purple haired girl asked, walking up to them. She was one of the Jupiter adepts in the tent.

"Of course, isn't this a fortune-telling booth?" Garet asked. The girl laughed.

"Oh, yes! My name is Feizhi. I come from Contigo."

Felix, Jenna and Garet exchanged glances.

"But I mean no harm!" Feizhi said hastily, looking worried. "I just hoped to make peace by coming over..."

"It's okay, we understand," Isaac assured. "We've got nothing to do with the warring, anyway."

"That's right, Robin doesn't know who we are," Jenna whispered.

"Best keep it from this Feizhi," Felix replied.

"I'll ask first! Who is the girl I will someday wed?" Garet asked. Jenna laughed. Isaac grinned. Even Felix managed a smile. Feizhi raised her hand. A lavender crystal ball filled with misty stuff appeared at her palm, gleaming. Then she giggled.

"What? Is it some unknown, stuffy princess from another country my dad's betrothing me to?" Garet asked, panicked.

"Nope, you've already met her," Feizhi said, staring closely at the crystal ball. "And for the sake of your future, I'm not revealing the identity. She is a nice girl with a friendly personality. Try figure that out!"

Garet looked disappointed. Feizhi turned to Jenna.

"You possess a kind heart, but your hot temper might get you into trouble. You've also met your life partner."

Jenna flushed. Could it be...?

Feizhi glanced at Felix.

"You've been through difficult times, but you'll soon find happiness in an unlikely place," she said. "And you've got to learn to smile, she's really happy-go-lucky."

Felix looked startled, then bewildered. Feizhi finally turned to Isaac. Her face paled slowly.

"You've been through a lot, your past is clouded and harsh. Your future is difficult as well... I can't see clearly, but... it will be tough for you to find peace..." she whispered. "Good luck."

Felix, Garet and Jenna stared curiously at the now silent Isaac. A harsh past?

"You're really good," Isaac spoke, changing the subject. "I don't think Jupiter adepts would be able to peer into the future until after many years of practice."

Feizhi smiled. "My teacher, Master Hamma, taught me a lot."

"Hamma?" Isaac asked sharply. "Contigo's best Seer and advisor to the King?"

"How do you know that?" Garet asked. Isaac winced.

"Um, as a traveler, I do hear things..."

"Yes, Master Hamma is King Kite's advisor. She told me that trouble will come because of this war, and I must try to make peace." Feizhi replied.

"Well, good luck, Feizhi," Isaac said dejectedly. "See you sometime."

They exited. Feizhi sighed. Tears formed in her eyes.

"You'll have to go through a lot, Isaac of Vale..."

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"Come on, why such a gloomy face?" Jenna chirped. "There're still lotsa stuff around the festival!"

Garet grinned and grabbed Isaac.

"Felix, Robin, you guys are going to PLAY!"

Felix gulped.

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Over the next few days, Isaac spent all his time with Jenna and Garet, having an enjoyable time. Felix was often busy working at the palace, and Isaac now knew about their connections with the war. Xyrho joined them sometimes, and had so much fun that he persuaded Django to allow him to stay a little longer, despite the war still going on. The Joy Festival was full of surprises, and had new things up everyday.

"See, you aim a ring at one of the items in there, and if the ring falls around the item, without touching the item itself, you win that item," Jenna explained. She purchased three rings and threw them all at a beautiful Salamander Rod, supported on a tiny anvil. None of them went near it.

Seeing Jenna's disappointed face, Isaac took two rings from the stall owner. The first one fell neatly on the Salamander Rod. The sour-looking owner handed it over.

"Here, Jenna, you can take it, I don't use rods," Isaac offered. Jenna accepted it with a grateful smile. Isaac's second ring missed the pair of Aura Gloves he was aiming for, but fell on a Cleric's Ring.

"I hear that a Cleric's Ring allows its wearer to use a cursed item without feeling the effects," Felix said interestedly, popping up behind them.

"Felix! Don't scare us like that!" Garet exclaimed. A pretty girl with strawberry blond hair peered at Isaac and the ring.

"Who's that?" Jenna asked cluelessly. Felix glared.

"JENNA! This is Emera! You know, our cousin!?" he yelled indignantly.

"Oh, right. I remember now. Hey Emera! How are you?" Jenna asked brightly. Felix groaned. Isaac and Garet laughed. Although the two did not have much in common, they had grown very close in the few days they were together.

"Emera, this is Robin, the Valean I told you about. And that's Prince Garet from Vault."

"Nice to meet you," Emera said absently, still staring at Isaac's Cleric Ring.

"Emera's fascinated by artifacts. Loves studying them," Jenna explained. Isaac held out the ring, but Emera shook her head.

"No thanks. A guy should give a ring to a girl only if he likes her. Since we just met, I doubt you already have a crush on me," Emera said lightly. Isaac looked startled. Garet and Jenna chuckled, and once again Felix showed his rare smile. Jenna noticed that her serious older brother seemed to be more relaxed after 'Robin' came.

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"Feizhi? Can you see anything?" Emera asked anxiously. Feizhi was standing before a silver sword, her hand glowing.

"It's called the Excalibur," Feizhi replied. "Most of its past owners were Mercury adepts. It's unleash is called Legend."

"Very few have actually succeeded in working with a sword to unleash, have they? Rods and staffs are easy to work with. Axes are slightly more difficult, but only skilled adepts can unleash with swords." Emera sighed ans lifted the Excalibur. Struggling to hold it, she went out. "See you, Feizhi! Look after the other sword!"

Feizhi turned to the other blade Emera found in ancient ruins. It was gold and silver in colour, and was surrounded by a solid barrier, disallowing anyone to touch the sword itself. Feizhi had already tried to see into its past, but found nothing, not even its unleash. 'The Sol Blade' was the only thing the soul of the sword told her.

"I think it's time to return to Master Hamma."

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"I've always been travelling around. Kolima is really a nice place, so maybe I'll stay here. I'm kinda tired of moving around all the time," Isaac said, leaning against the tree.

Garet and Jenna were helping the townsfolk get ready for the last night of the Joy Festival. Felix was standing beside him.

"You're not a good liar, Robin," Felix said quietly. "So don't try."

Isaac stared at Felix.

"You had a terrifying past according to Feizhi. You knew about Master Hamma, advisor of Contigo's rulers, when not many people are supposed to know. Who exactly are you?" Felix asked. Isaac lowered his head.

"I don't really want to talk about it. I... I was involved in the war sometime ago. I decided to back out when I saw how innocent victims were suffering..." He looked up. "Ever since I came to Kolima, I've seen true happiness with you, Garet and Jenna. Kolima isn't really involved with the war now. I want to forget all that, Felix. I can't bear to think about it anymore. I even..." I even helped kill King Faran, caused Queen Sheba so much pain, and dragged Princess Mia into it, even though she was innocent...

"If you really feel like that, I won't pry about it." Felix said. "But are you sure you're sitting out of this? Things may get really serious."

"...I really don't know..."

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The next chapter I hope to put up soon. I once more apologise to Princess Viv, BlackDemon and CrypticElf.