Hey guys. It's me again. Finally, I'm getting back to it. I just hope that there will be reviews… thanks to everyone who has stuck by me though! You are the reason I continue! Oh, and one of the reviewers –sorry, I'm too dizzy to think since I'm getting sick- but he said he wondered why I could do this if I didn't own the game. I did own the second one, but I didn't own the first until… I don't know, a while ago? I'm sorry for the confusion. But after playing the first, it made me understand things a bit clearer… and for one of the reviewers who gave me their e-mail to talk to them, I thank you for that. I may use it from time to time. After all, it's nice to talk out your problems to others, right? So thank you so much!

Anyway, why listen to me rant on? You want the story right? Here you go!

"Hurry up Piers!"

"How can you run so fast…?" They were rushing toward the doors leading to the battle between Karst/Agatio and Isaac/Ivan. The only problem was for some odd reason, Piers had been moving very slowly. Confused, Felix looked over his shoulder to watch the blue haired adept stop. Now even more confused, he also stopped.

"What's wrong?" Felix asked, raising an eyebrow. Pained amber eyes glanced up at Felix while a grim expression crossed the water adept's face.

"How can you help them? Aren't they the enemy?" Piers paused to let out a long and heavy sigh. "I mean, Ivan and Isaac sound like good people. But… what's going to happen to me and Jenna when that big guy gets rescued?" Instantly, Felix understood. The fellow adept was concerned for his relationship with Jenna… so that explained it…

"Well… they're not really the enemy. We're the enemy to them. If I could…" A weak smile played along the brunette's lips. "I would want to change everything I did… to Isaac and his friends. I remember we were so close… now…" Felix trailed off to shake his head and struggle to hold up his weak smile. "What's the point? It's not like I can go back to the past…"

"Felix… but what about…" Piers paused to look away. "Garet? I can tell… there's some… connection between him and Jenna. What… exactly is there between Jenna and Garet?" Piers asked, trying to hide his jealousy. But the Earth Adept could tell Piers was not just concerned, but envious of Garet and Jenna.

"Piers… before you came along, Jenna and Garet were much attached… no matter how much I didn't like it…" Felix grumbled, glancing away. Piers raised an eyebrow. "I can tell Garet… still has feelings for her, while Jenna… it's hard to tell her feelings. She's either moody or quite…" Felix chuckled, scratching the back of his neck.

"Do you think… Jenna will still be with me after this?" Piers asked, clenching his fists. But Jenna's older brother gave him his casual smirk.

"I don't see why not. And that all depends on you. Fight for her. Don't give into Garet." Felix said, his smirk making Piers feel more confident in his words.

"My, my, my. Looks like my favorite wannabe is jealous of a big idiot!" An icy voice laughed. Without turning, Felix gave a heavy sigh and smacked a glove to his forehead. He knew who it was just by the mocking laugh following it…

"Go away, Alex…" Felix groaned, rubbing his temples. He was all ready irritated and it hadn't even been a full minute…

"Oh Felix, you wound me! I simply came here to help!" Alex replied, stepping toward them... but making sure to flip his aqua hair.

"Your help is always something evil or wrong! We don't need it!" Felix protested. Sighing, Alex looked away.

"Well… you look tired and I was going to heal you… but you know…" Alex turned his back, and didn't know Felix and Piers were giving him suspicious looks. "If you're going to only make fun of me, I guess I don't need to…" He faked a sniffle.

"I… suppose it wouldn't be too bad… I mean, we are feeling kind of tired…" Neither of them saw Alex's grin.

"In that case, sure!" Whirling around, he placed a hand on both Piers and Felix's shoulder. "Anything to help the man who plans on lighting the beacons and my favorite wannabe!" Instantly knowing that he had been called a wannabe, Piers narrowed his eyes.

"Excuse me?" Piers demanded. The lighter haired Water Adept raised an eyebrow at him.

"Well, look at yourself. You are a fan of my… aren't you?" Alex asked, his tone of voice and expression unsure. They had the same blue hair, so Alex was obviously confused as to why Piers looked slightly like him. "It's obvious that you are trying to copy my hairstyle… right?" Piers allowed his jaw to drop. How could Alex mistake him as his wannabe! If anything, Piers wanted to look nothing like Alex! "No need to be shy about it. I'm quite flattered." Alex said, giving Piers a kind smile. (Is he capable of that?)

"I'm not your wannabe!" Alex sighed, and shrugged.

"It's ok if you want to deny it in front of Felix… but-"

"Can you shut up, Alex? We need to hurry and save Ivan and Isaac…" Felix sighed, trying hard to keep his patience with Alex. The evil Water Adept sighed, and smirked.

"Good luck with those two. They're worse than Saturos and Menardi…" Alex chuckled.

Outside

"I-Ivan!" Isaac gasped, watching the younger blonde fall over fainted. "Monsters!" He hissed, narrowing his navy blue eyes at the 2 weird skin colored foes. Karst just smiled evilly while Agatio got into stance.

"I can finish him off Karst. Reserve you energy." Agatio assured, his fist glowing red. Nervously, Isaac gulped. They were two strong for him… or anyone… How could he possibly stand up to them, especially since he was worn out…? "Rising Dragon!"

Below

"Isaac, no!" Mia screamed, watching the blonde fall. Ivan hadn't stirred, worrying both Garet and Mia, but Mia was more concerned for the Earth Adept…

Up above

"They're done for. No one could have survived an attack like that." Karst whispered, about to walk toward the stairs leading to the beacon… before a groan could be heard. Stunned to know who it was all ready, both Karst and Agatio whirled around to watch Isaac slowly sit up. Though he was exhausted, his eyes held some sort of hateful, determined look deep in those dark blue orbs.

"I… can't let you light the beacon…" He whispered, using the Gaia Blade as a cane to stand.

"How… How did you survive my Rising Dragon attack?" Agatio gasped, eyes widening in shock. Karst too looked stunned while Isaac grunted as he tried taking a step forward… but it was useless. He only weakly tumbled to the ground.

Below

"Stop it Isaac! Or they'll kill you!" Mia cried, folding her hands and silently praying for him to be all right.

Above

"You'll have to kill me if you want the beacon lit." He darkly spoke, a menacing smile on his face. Both foes turned to one another and shrugged.

"That can easily be arranged, twerp." Slowly, Karst began stepping toward the blonde Earth Adept, scythe in hand…

"Hurry Karst. We don't have much time." Agatio murmured, glancing toward the beacon. Once she had reached him, Karst smiled.

"Enjoy the after life, kid…" With that, she raised the scythe high over her head.

Below

"No! Isaac!" Garet gasped, watching the scythe drop down.

"ISAAC!" Mia screamed, looking away so she didn't have to witness his death.

Above

"Karst!" To Isaac's shock… he heard the doors break open… and was even more shocked to watch the scythe barely touch his nose. Giving off a sigh of relief, he weakly smiled. He had been spared for now… "Leave them alone." Came an all too familiar voice. The moment Isaac knew who it was, hatred instantly built up inside of him.

"Felix…" He growled, watching Felix and Piers run into sight.

"Felix? What are you doing?" Karst questioned, his light crimson eyes narrowing in confusion and distrust. The brunette stopped feet away, and clenched his fist.

"You want me to light the beacon, right? Then leave Isaac and his friends alone!" Felix ordered, watching the other Earth Adept glare at him. Both Karst and Agatio turned to one another in anger.

"Why haven't you lit the beacon all ready?" She hissed, trying hard not to raise her voice. Cautiously, Felix stepped toward the beacon. "And why are you defending this stupid boy? Don't you want him dead?"

"No… I don't. And if I have to fight you to protect him…" The brunette paused to pull out his sword. "Know that I will."

"Now, now, now. We don't want any trouble, do we Karst?" Agatio asked. But the female warrior couldn't take her eyes off the Earth Adept. "Karst…" When Agatio spoke this time, his tone was one to be alert of.

"I want to finish off this twerp anyway. What's the point in keeping him alive if he's just going to pester us through out the next sanctum?" With that said, she got ready to re-lift her scythe… if a certain voice hadn't come and shocked both Piers and Felix.

"Don't you dare touch Isaac!" All 5 turned to watch Jenna and Sheba run into view. Jenna rushed over to Piers side, and narrowed her maghony eyes. "We'll also fight if we must!"

"Hang in there Ivan!" Sheba called… and to everyone's shock, Ivan weakly gave Sheba the thumbs up. Facing Karst, Sheba gave her an evil smile. "We'll light the beacon, Karst. But we're not going to leave Isaac and his friends behind!" She said, taking out her staff.

"If you want to hurt them, you'll have to fight our party first!" Jenna snapped, also taking out her staff. Karst and Agatio stared at them horrified. "Isaac, please hang in there a little longer!" She instructed, getting in stance.

"Jenna… Felix…" Weakly smiling, Isaac chuckled. "I'll do my best." (Sorry for the change in dialogue folks…)

"Fine. We'll leave if you light the beacon and take this twerp's Mars Star." Karst said, putting her scythe away. Confused and stunned, Agatio gasped.

"But Karst! Your sister's death! Don't you want to avenge-" But Karst shot him a hateful glare.

"Shut up, Agatio. We're too tired to fight them." Karst hissed under her breath. Then, she faced Felix once more. "Go ahead, Felix. Take the Mars Star." It took a few moments of thought… but slowly, Felix walked over to Isaac.

"Forgive me, old friend. I have to do it or else your life is at risk…" Felix whispered, trying hard to make sure only Isaac could hear him. The fellow Earth Adept stared at him for a long time… before tiredly nodding.

"I trust you." Those words from his old friend sent Felix's mood way up as he took the Mars Star.

"We'll be taking our leave now to the aerie…" Just as Karst and Agatio began walking, Piers nudged Felix. The Earth Adept glanced over his shoulder to Piers, and raised an eyebrow.

"What's up, Piers?"

"I don't trust them. Don't you think… this is a bit too easy?" It made sense. Normally, people like Karst and Agatio wouldn't be pulling this… Could Piers be right? Did they have something up their sleeve? "Stay alert just in case." He whispered, amber eyes narrowing at Agatio.

"Will do. Jenna, Sheba… stay here and help Ivan and Isaac out. We'll be back before you know it." The Fire Adept and Wind Adept nodded. "Come on Piers…" Not needing to say it twice, both he and Piers ran up the stairs toward the aerie.

"You two are slower than Agatio…" Karst grumbled, earning a hurt look from Agatio. Grumbling a insult back only with Garet's name in it, Felix walked over to the lighthouse.

"There you go." Felix growled, dropping the Jupiter Star into the beacon. A glow came from the inside, but Felix didn't notice. He had his eyes dead set on Karst. "We've done what you wanted…" He began, but Piers took a step forward.

"So let us go." To their horror… an evil smile came to Karst's face.

"We can't trust you anymore, Felix." Ouch… that stung… "And we don't need you anymore. As a matter of fact… the Mars Lighthouse is near out hometown, Prox!" Felix's brown eyes widened in amazement… while Piers just raised an eyebrow. Where was that? "So since we don't need you… you won't need this!" Without a second chance to understand her, Karst had leapt forward, and grabbed something from Felix's vest. The Earth Adept watched –mouth slightly open- as Karst held up the Mars Star.

"But what about your parents?" Piers muttered, amber eyes digging into Felix.

"Yes… what will you do to my parents!" Felix demanded, gritting his teeth in anger. If they did anything cruel to his parents…

"We'll keep our word and let them go. But they won't be able to return to vale… since you won't be there to escort them!" Agatio laughed, before charging at them.

"Felix, look out!" Piers gasped, watching Felix take out his sword and use it to block Agatio off.

"Agatio, you take the Water Adept! Felix is mine!" As though trying to throw Felix out of concentration, Agatio jumped to the side, and Karst jumped in front of Felix, sword colliding with her scythe. The crazed Prox girl grinned, showing him her sharp canines. "You're no match for me, traitor!"

With Isaac and Ivan

"Do you think they'll be ok?" Jenna whispered, worrying over Piers and Felix. Instead of answering with words Sheba smacked her on the back of the head. "Ouch! Sheba, what was that for?"

"Look down! Why should we worry over them when they can handle themselves? And while that guy's hanging on by a thread!" Looking over the edge, Jenna worriedly stared down on Garet. "We've got to help him!"

"You… go do that. But I have to help Felix and Piers!" Leaving Sheba to do all the work, Jenna ran up the stairs to the aerie.

"What? No!" Sighing to herself, Sheba made a pout face.

"Please, hurry and rescue us!" Mia begged, looking up at Sheba nervously.

"Hang on! I'll go find a rope or something! I'll be right back!"

Back to Piers and Felix

"Give us back the Mats Star!" Felix ordered, repeatedly striking his sword onto Karst's scythe.

"Make me!" She laughed, jumping back, only to have Felix charge. But just as he ran at her… she managed to side step… and jump behind him…

"Are you ready to die, little boy?' Agatio laughed, folding his arms. Piers raised an eyebrow. This guy was full of himself, wasn't he? "You know, I hate picking on guys younger than me… since it makes me feel guilty…" Younger than him? Instantly, rage bubbled inside Piers.

"Are you calling me a child?" He demanded, amber eyes narrowing. Confused with the sudden outburst, Agatio nodded. "I bet I'm older than you! I'm well over 200, you big idiot!"

"Well… then…" Chuckling, Agatio scratched the back of his neck. "I hate picking on old guys… since it makes me feel guilty." Oh, that was the last straw!

"I'M NOT AN OLD MAN!" Agatio let out yelp when icicles began bursting through the ground at Piers' anger. "How dare you call me old!"

"Chill out!" Agatio gasped, jumping back from an icicle. (Can't help put ruin the serious moment by adding some humor…?)

"That's exactly what I'll do!" Pausing, Piers waved a hand at him. "Diamond Dust!" The funny colored skin man grunted when ice rocks began smashing into him. "Ready for something much more… fun?" Piers asked, a happy look on his face.

"Piers!" A girl's voice called, instantly bringing him out of his anger. His face fell. Was that…?

"Jenna?" As if on cue, Jenna ran up beside him. "What are you doing here? It's dangerous!" He hissed, protectively standing in front of her. But she furrowed her eyebrows and glared at him.

"I'm not some helpless damsel in distress, Piers! I can handle myself!" She snapped, making both Agatio and Piers gulp.

"Y-Yes Jenna… I know… but I'm just a little worried…" He whispered, his cheeks lighting up slowly.

"I'll be fine. Sheba should be helping the others about now." Jenna assured, getting in stance with Piers, while pointing her staff at Agatio.

"Time to die, Felix!" Karst laughed, lifting her scythe high over Felix's back…

Hama's House

The purple haired woman gave off a sharp gasp. She sat on her bed, in a beautiful white dress. It was an hour or so away from her and Felix's meeting spot… but she was prepared early, and would leave soon.

But to her horror… the glass frame with Felix hugging her (remember the one by her bed?) had suddenly shattered. Hama allowed her violet eyes to widen nervously.

"That's a bad sign…" Gently and cautiously picking it up, Hama whispered: "Felix… be safe…"

To be continued…

Was it worth the wait? Sorry, not as much humor as I had planned for… but the next chapter is gonna be full of humor. Please, review… or else you'll be stuck with the long wait again… (Nervous laugh.)

PS: Starting a new story soon and working on the next chapter for Amber Eyes.