Thanks everyone for you reviews. I'll continue the story. But the next update may not be as quick considering I have to update Fight for Jenna, Amber Eyes and Howl to the Full Moon… (Sigh.)
To the reviewers:
I feel like replying, so I'll do it for this story…
TheAmazingTecnocolorRingWraith: Ok, I've decided to put some Piers and Jenna in it. But there's still gonna be Garet and Jenna. Sort of like a Pirate Love triangle between the three. Thanks for your vote and review!
Sieg15: Thanks a lot for reading the story. I would have made the prologue longer, but I liked it just the way it was written. Trust me; I plan on making my chapters a lot longer… longer than my average chapters. Hope you enjoy this chapter!
Suzuno Oosugi: I hope this chapter is ok for you. It would be a shame to discontinue this, especially when I've suddenly become so attached to it all ready! Thanks a bunch for reading and reviewing. Please enjoy the chapter!
fuzzy blob of doom: Ouch… your avoiding my stories? I guess I'll go cry in the corner… JK. Great to see you reading this story. Does it really sound like a crossover? Oh well… as long as people enjoy it, that's all I can ask for.
SpasticDjinn: Sorry the story wasn't 'perfect' to you. I'll try to do better… but if your just going to point out mistakes, can you keep them to yourself? Anyway, thank you for your time and the review. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Please keep reading a reviewing, or else I could lose interest… since I have a tendency of doing that…
Disclaimer: I don't own Golden Sun… ok? Happy now?
As you grow older, you start realizing how time can fly by so quickly. When you were little, summer would seem like a year to you before it finally ended.
But then summer started going by quicker and quicker… and as you grew up, it was just summer that flew by. Months were going by too quickly… then years…
And before Mia even knew it, she was 16. 8 years had passed in nearly the blink of an eye for her. But she never regretted time flying by so fast. Not after all the memories she had picked up… or at least, what she could remember of those memories. Yet one memory could never leave her mind…
Navy blue eyes gazing at her... the most dazzling eyes she had ever seen…
Not to mention every now and then, a voice would speak to her in her thoughts…
"With eyes like those, no man will be able to resist you."
She wasn't quite sure whose voice was speaking to her, but she ignored it. If she didn't know whose voice it was, why bother trying to remember?
However, her life was not perfect. But then again, no one's life was ever perfect… right?
Poor Mia never saw it coming…
"Mia! Mia!"
Walking through her small village, Mia frowned when her name was being shouted somewhere.
"Mia!" Someone had snatched her by her forearm, and jerked her towards them. Confused at whoever was tugging on her, Mia turned to see another girl around her age with bright violet hair pulled into the funniest hair style. Instantly, Mia knew who it was.
"Feizhi? What brings you here?" She whispered, raising an eyebrow. Judging by the panicked look on Feizhi's face, something terrible had happened. "Feizhi…" That panicked look was contagious as fear began to brew in Mia. Why was Feizhi so… frightened?
"It's your father!" The words struck Mia like a brick. Her father… what had happened to him?
"W-What about him…?" Mia asked, her voice barely audible. Her father was all she had… and he meant the world to her… "Feizhi…" It took a few moments, but Feizhi was finally able to get it out.
"He's fallen ill. The doctor's looking at him now but… it's not looking good…" Feizhi didn't have to speak another word. With in moments, Mia had brushed past her, picked up her skirt, and ran off toward the direction of her home.
How could her father have fallen ill so easily? He was in perfect shape… so why was he suddenly ill?
As she thought more into her father being sick… Mia's stomach began forming uneasy knots. They were poor and simple… if he needed medication, how could they possibly pay for such a thing?
It didn't take her too long for her to reach her hut-like house. They were trying to save enough money to build a real home… but it just wasn't working out…
"Father!" She cried, running in. Sure enough, an old man was lying on a bed while an even older man was examining him. Mia's frantic expression grew less worried when she saw who the doctor was. Once her emerald eyes glanced over his crooked nose and white hair, she knew who was checking her dad. "Kraden… what does he have?"
"I'm afraid your father has pneumonia… and though that normally is pretty bad, it's at a near fatal state…" This only confused and upset Mia. How could her father have had this? "Apparently he's had this for a while… but since he hasn't taken care of it…" Kraden trailer off and his eyes went to Mia's emerald ones.
Those gray eyes were so dull and lifeless… age had really taken its toll on the poor elder.
"H-How can I help him?" Mia asked, emerald eyes wide with dread. If she didn't act soon… her father would probably die…!
"I hear the King in Champa carries the medication. If you do him a favor, I know he'll be happy to give you some." Kraden whispered. A sickening feeling entered Mia's stomach. Her village was far away from Champa… who would take care of her father if she were to travel up to Champa…?
(Note: Her village is some made up one, all right? Please don't nag me about that…)
Then a thought struck her… and a smile came to her face.
"Kraden, can you watch over my father?" Though Kraden gave her a protesting look and got ready to say no… until she gave him an innocent look.
Her face resembled a puppy as she clapped her hands together.
"Please…?" Poor old Kraden never stood a chance. How could he possibly say no to her?
"All right… fine… but you don't have much time…" He whispered, gesturing to her father. The entire time Mia's father laid there, eyes barely open and skin soaked in sweat. He had been listening, but didn't have any energy to speak up. "Better start packing…" Kraden warned.
"All right…" Placing a brief kiss on her dad's forehead, Mia got up to start packing. As she left, Feizhi peaked her head in the doorway. Her eyes were lit in anger as she sent a fierce glare to the elder.
"Kraden! How could you send her on such a trip?" Feizhi hissed, purple brows furrowing. Holding a smile for the violet haired girl, Kraden laughed softly.
"If your so worried about her, why not you accompany her?" Kraden suggested, shrugging his tired shoulders. Of course Feizhi shook her head. She didn't have time to see the King of Champa… even though she was incredibly worried for her blue haired friend…
"I just hope she'll be ok…" Feizhi whispered, worrying bubbling inside her.
By sunset, Mia was ready to leave. She was going to be taking her father's boat and riding to Champa. It was a day away, but if it secured her father's safety, Mia didn't care if it was 14 days away…
Standing on the docks and watching Mia adjust the sail were Kraden and Feizhi. While Kraden held a heart warming old smile, Feizhi held a nervous expression as usual.
"You sure you have enough food?" Feizhi asked, biting her nails in fear of her friend starving. Putting on a white cloak, Mia nodded. "Be careful of pirates! I hear there's a ruthless pirate heading toward our village! What if you two run into one another and you're robbed of your food? Or worse?" Feizhi just went on and on about the little things that didn't worry Mia in the least.
"She'll be fine. Worrywart…" Kraden grumbled, sending a brief glare towards the purple haired woman. "But in any case, put that hood on your cloak up. Remember what your father taught you?" Kraden questioned.
"Never look a pirate square in the eye…" Mia whispered, putting the cloak's hood up to conceal her face. With that, she began lifting the untying the knot that kept the small boat to the docks. "I'll be back soon. Please take good care of my father…"
"Will do. Farewell Mia…" Kraden said, giving her small wave. Feizhi did the same, her eyes tearing up all ready.
"You better come back to this village in one piece…" Feizhi sniffled, watching Mia's boat drift away…
It hadn't even been a few hours of sailing when trouble all ready began to stir…
The sun had dipped over the horizon, leaving the sky to turn a slightly purple-blue color. Darkness would come soon and that's when Mia had to remain alert as possible. Otherwise it could mean the end of her boat if anything happened.
So for entertainment Mia pulled out a romance book. It had always been her favorite genre and this one was based on pirates, her ultimate favorite type of romance. And when you get into a good book, you become completely unaware of anything around you.
(Note: Or at least I do… if someone died next to me while I was reading a book, I sadly would not know until I closed the book.)
"And then… he spoke the three words she had always wanted to hear… I love you…" Mia figured she was alone, and began to read aloud. Since she was little, she had always had a habit of doing this. "Then in the heat of the moment, he snatched her into a passionate kiss…" Mia paused to let out a giggle as her cheeks flustered. If only someone could passionately kiss her…
"Hey Isaac! Look at that sad excuse of a boat!" A woman's voice called out. Instantly, Mia slammed her book shut and looked around, at what she saw to the small boat's left side… was a giant black boat!
The boat was gigantic! It made her boat look like a leaf in a lake…
The boat's wood was black and on the side written in gold letters read 'Black Rose'. Mia couldn't see anything else… but when she gazed up, her face paled.
Pirates.
Leaning over the side of the boat was a young woman, probably a year or so older than Mia. Her auburn hair was pulled into ponytail by a fiery red bandana as the hair band. The female pirate's outfit was unlike the disgusting male pirates… she wore a tight white tunic that showed off her smooth shoulders while the sleeves were frilly and stopped half way down her forearms. The woman's pants were black and hugged her perfect hips and legs. And to match her pants were
A mischievous look was on her face as her chocolate brown eyes looked over Mia's boat.
"How pathetic…" She laughed, her smile growing more devious. "Isaac! Can I steal a few things?" The woman called, looking over her shoulder.
Appearing beside her was a young man dressed in a blue trench coat-like shirt with silver strings tying up the front. The outfit seemed familiar to Mia in some way… like she had know someone who wore a red version of that…
But who would wear something as fancy as that in her village? The outfit seemed familiar… but she didn't remember who wore that…
But it was also his hat. He wore a giant blue hat with a large feather coming out of the side. That also looked familiar…
From where she was sitting, Mia could see his face. He didn't look too old… probably no older than 23 or so. He was incredibly handsome; Mia had to admit to that. Yet he looked like someone she knew…
"Too small. It's not worth the time or effort." The man grumbled, narrowing his eyes. His voice was deep but not too deep for a normal man. His voice caused Mia to slightly shiver.
Then Mia noticed his eyes. They were navy blue, almost sapphire. But they were so bright… so much like the eyes of someone from her past…
"B-But… I want that cloak…" The woman begged, giving her fellow pirate a hurt look. How could he not want to steal from a small ship?
"Jenna…" He sent the woman a glare full of venom. "No." Jenna wasn't going to take this though…
"You listen to me, Captain!" Mia gasped. That man was a captain? How could someone so young and handsome… be a captain? "I don't care about this girl of yours we're going to go kidnap! That doesn't mean we can't stop and rob other ships!" Instantly, the man held a slightly fear-filled expression as the female pirate began jabbing him in the chest.
This man was going to kidnap a woman? How romantic…
At the same time Mia had to admit, she was a bit envious. If he were to kidnap her… Oh, just the thought of her being kidnapped by someone as handsome as him sent chills up her spine.
"Jenna… I promise you, we'll steal whatever you want on the next boat…" That was satisfying enough for Jenna. Turning to the little ship, Jenna narrowed her brown eyes.
"You're off the hook this time, kid! But next time I'm taking that precious cloak of yours!" Jenna laughed, a wicked grin coming to her pretty face. Though Mia tried to suppress a slight tremble, she couldn't hold back a loud gulp stuck in her throat.
"Stop it, Jenna." The man hissed, grabbing her arm and yanking the woman away. Their boats passed… and though Mia was thankful to the man for not robbing her… she couldn't help but wonder one thing…
Who was he going to kidnap?
"P-Pirates have docked! Pirates are here!"
The moment a woman cried this, Feizhi allowed herself to softly gasp. How could the pirates have come by so quickly?
"Feizhi! Please come quick! They're looking for Mia!" Feizhi stomach flipped upside down. Why in the world were pirates looking for Mia…?
"Pirates looking for Mia? Oh… that is rather odd…" Kraden whispered, getting up with Feizhi. Storming out of Mia's house, Feizhi stomped over to where she had heard the cries.
"Hey boys!" Every man turned his head and grew wide eyed. Before them was Jenna, arms crossed over her chest as she narrowed her chocolate brown eyes. "Answer a few questions for me."
"Is that a pirate?" One man whispered to the other.
"I'm pretty sure… but I don't recall ever seeing a pirate as pretty as that lass…" At hearing this, Jenna grinned. She loved being called pretty…
"Now boys… can you tell me where… a certain girl with the name of…" Jenna paused to look thoughtful. What was Isaac's woman named? Ria… Tia… Then it came to her. "Mia would be?"
"Your looking for Mia? Why would you want to see a poor girl like Mia?" A man asked. Oh… that wasn't the right answer…
A yelp escaped Jenna when someone shoved her aside, and stormed up to the men. The man gasped when a rapier jabbed gently into his chin. The blade was threatening, but not ready to kill.
"Don't talk about Mia like that, you pig." Isaac lowly growled, navy blue eyes a blazed. His blonde brows were furrowed while his mouth was forming an angry grin. "Maybe I should steal everything precious to this village so Mia won't be the only one labeled 'poor'…" However, Jenna wasn't going to put up with this sort of attitude from the blonde.
"Control yourself, Isaac." She hissed.
At hearing the name 'Isaac'… nearly the entire village let out a scream. No one moved, just stared at him horrified.
"Y-You mean… you're Captain Isaac Valentine?" The man whimpered. A smug smile smeared onto Isaac's lips. "The legend of legends? The ruthless Captain pirate."
"That isexactlywho I am." Isaac laughed. Unlike usual, this laugh contained a bitter note to it, perfect for a wicked Pirate Captain. "Now tell where Mia is… unless you want to lose your head…" As though warning the crowd, Isaac tapped his rapier against the man's throat.
"She left to Champa hours ago." A voice called over the crowd. Jenna's eyes lit up as she watched the crowd part to show a violet haired woman.
Deciding it was best if she went and talked to the girl, Jenna calmly walked over to Feizhi.
"Why would she go there?" Jenna asked, raising a delicate eyebrow. Sighing, Feizhi averted her gaze away.
"Her father's ill and the King in Champa is the only one with the cure. So Mia's going to ask for the cure…" Confused with the news, Jenna sent a look to Isaac. His brows were furrowed in confusion… but his navy blue eyes had let go of the rage once building up inside of him.
"So we go to Champa… and we find this Mia girl?" Jenna asked, putting her hands on her hips. Feizhi gave a nod. "All right… then it's off to Champa…" Jenna grumbled, turning her back to the crowd.
But Feizhi wasn't ready to let them go yet.
"What exactly do you want with Mia?" She asked, narrowing her eyes at the two pirates. Jenna glanced at Isaac with a irritated look.
"You explain to them, Isaac…" She said, before sauntering off to his side. Putting his rapier back, Isaac gave them a smile. However, there was a dark twist in it.
"Mia promised to be my bride… I intend to keep that promise." This shocked everyone… especially Feizhi. Her jaw fell while her eyes widened. Captain Isaac Valentine… the legend of legends… wanted to marry peasant Mia? "She… is 16… right?" Isaac asked, a nervous expression starting to appear.
"Yes, yes… but… when did Mia promise you this?" Feizhi asked, rubbing her temples. Why would Mia ever promise Isaac something like this?
"8 years ago… but no matter! I'm going to leave. I want to find her as soon as possible!" Isaac cheered, turning his back to the crowd. "To Black Rose, Jenna!"
"Yes Isaac!" The two walked off… leaving a questioning and confused crowd… along with an even more worried Feizhi.
How was this going to work out? How could Mia never have said anything about planning to be Captain Valentine's bride?
How was it? The next chapter is where Alex and Mia meet… and then the wedding… and then Isaac coming… and… well, I shouldn't ruin it, right? And trust me, it won't end with Isaac kidnapping Mia and marrying her… oh no, no, no! Mia's not gonna be forced to marry Isaac without a fight… and there's another rival pirate crew named the 'White Rose'… with a certain captain with his eyes on Jenna…
I should shut up now…
Was this too long? I'm not used to doing this many pages…
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Thanks for reading!