Unmei: Ahhh, my fic. is coming to an end…. I'll probably do 1 or 2 more chapters and maybe an epilogue at the end. Well, anyways, time for the disclaimer. Hmm, who haven't I used yet?

Lord Talbi: Ahem, I believe you have forgotten about me. Unmei no Hana does not own Golden Sun or Golden Sun: The Lost Age.

Unmei: Hehe, sorry 'bout that Talbi. I'm so sorry that I haven't updated for so long. Thank you for waiting for such a long time and without further delay, onto the story!

Stargazing

Chapter 13: Happy Meetings?

Unmei no Hana

Jenna felt as if her legs were made of lead. She and Sol had been walking for who knows how long up flights of stairs. Only breaking once for lunch, Jenna felt as if she was being punished from something she did.

Much to her surprise, there were no interruptions in their long, tedious journey. No monsters attacking, no evil villain popping out of thin air, nothing of that sort. All you could hear was the cheerful songs of the birds and the rustle of leaves as the wind swept by. Everything was peaceful, too peaceful if you asked Jenna.

As if answering Jenna's suspicion, a huge roar echoed through the forest. Once peaceful, everything was in chaos. Eyes wide in terror, Jenna stared at the monster that came crashing through the forest. It was silver dragon. Razor sharp scales glistened in the afternoon sun, as it's long tail flicked about in agitation. Over 15 ft. tall, it was considered small for a dragon, but that didn't make it seem any less menacing to Jenna. Sure, she had killed manticores and zombies, gargoyles and slimes, but the only dragons she had encountered were actually humans.

Though she wanted to run, her legs wouldn't obey and Jenna stood in the middle of the path, petrified out of terror. Turning her way, the dragon shot out a blast of fire. Screaming, Jenna shielded herself with her arms and waited for searing pain…but it never came. Looking up, she saw Sol standing before her. He had used psyenergy to shield her and was now fighting off the dragon. With one quick swipe, he ran the dragon through and it disappeared. He had done it so easily, with so much ease, it seemed as if he had done it all his life.

Jenna went up to see if he was all right. When she approached, she noticed something…different about him. Sol's hat had fallen off in the process of killing the dragon and revealed his hair. Though still as black as ever, it was now flecked with gold. Sensing that she was staring, Sol quickly grabbed his hat and placed it back on his head. Roughly, he turned around and started to walk up the endless flights of stairs. 'How can there be monsters here? In this sacred place? It isn't possible. The only explanation is that some evil has come…. I just pray that it isn't Luna."

"We should get moving before anything else decides to disturb our journey." Realizing that he was moving, Jenna ran to catch up with him.

"Wait a minute, Sol." Stopping, Sol turned around to face her. "I just wanted to say thank you for saving me."

"Hmphf, it was nothing." With that he continued walking. Sighing, Jenna reluctantly began to climb behind him. Up they went. Farther and farther. On their way to the Starlight Point. And finally, after endless hours of climbing, the peak of an ancient temple began to form...

It seemed like endless hours that Sheba, Ivan, Felix, Garet, and Mia spent in the dim, dank, and musty cave. Luckily for them, it seemed like the cave used to be a well-traveled path for there were many old torches that Garet was able to light up.

Though eerie and mysterious, the cave journey was very uneventful. There were no bats, zombies, or any kind of monsters. Though thankful that there were no interruptions, the whole group was rather confused by it. Finally, Sheba spoke up about it.

"Hey you guys, don't you find it odd that we haven't encountered any monsters yet? I mean, I'm glad and all, but it just seems a little strange if you ask me." Everyone murmured in agreement. But before anyone could reply, Garet's stomach let out a huge grumble. Mia just sighed and shook her head.

"Perhaps before we move on, we should break for lunch."

"In this place?" Ivan let out a surprised look.

"Well, do you have any better ideas?" Ivan shook his head in defeat. "Very well then, let's stop here and have a quick break. Then we can move on."

Foraging for scraps of wood, Garet was able to start a feeble fire in order to heat up the group's lunch.

Gazing through her crystal ball, Luna watched as Sol and Jenna progressed up the mountainside. She cursed Sol when she saw that he was able to easily defeat her dragon. After she ordered some of her servants to prepare 'him', she decided to see how the other group was doing. Surprised to see that they're surrounding didn't look like a village or a forest, but instead a cave, she quickly called another one of her slaves.

The slave she called was trembling when he entered the room. He was more decently dressed than most of the other slaves, and a ring with many keys jangled from his belt. Kneeling down before Luna, he prayed that what he expected wasn't going to come. Smirking at his fear, Luna decided to wander before asking him her true question.

"So, tell me Kagi, how have you been doing lately?"

"V-v-very good M-mistress Luna." Glancing around, Luna smiled menacingly at the trembling figure of Kagi.

"How has your job been doing?"

"F-fine…"

"You haven't forgotten to close and lock anything like…say the cave entrance?" Realizing that she knew about his slip-up, he immediately got on his knees and started to plead.

"Oh, Mistress Luna, please spare me this one time. I promise it'll never happen again!" Standing up, her eyes flashing with anger, Luna face Kagi.

"I have no room for failures. You have outgrown your use." With that, she shot a ball of energy at Kagi, Screaming with pain as it hit his flesh, he withered away.

"Hmphf, now that that's done with, I'll deal with Sol now." Two figures appeared from the shadows, dragging a figure behind them. The figure was bloody from multiple beatings and had a very un-kept look about him. When he looked up, a dark shadow loomed on his face, and his eyes were dark with anger.

"Mistress Luna, the one you have requested is here." Bowing, they disappeared into the shadows again.

"Very good. Now, my loyal subject, go give our visitors a nice welcoming gift. Do what you wish with Sol, but make sure that the girl is still alive when she comes. No go, and prove your loyalty to me…Isaac." Bowing low, Isaac, too, disappeared into the shadows.

"You may have gotten this far Sol, but I assure you, you'll go no further."

Jenna felt her heart burst with joy when she climbed up the last flight of stairs. It had been a long journey and she was glad it was over. She just wished that Sol would tell her why he wanted to bring her here. A statue started to materialize as she climbed further up, and when she finally reached the top, she noticed a figure standing at the base of the statue. Hearing Sol take a sharp intake, she curiously approached.

The close she got, the more familiar the figure seemed. Blond hair dirtied with blood and dirt and a curiously familiar scarf. When the figure lifted his head and looked at Jenna with piercing eyes, she gasped in realization. She was able to utter a single word.

"I-isaac…" Crying in joy, she ran up and hugged him. But, his arms hung limp at his sides. Only when Sol approach did he say anything.

"Sol, reincarnation of the God of the Sun, your time ends here." As he said this, he pushed away Jenna, and drew his sword. Stumbling to the floor, Jenna lay in shock. What happened to the kind and chivalrous Isaac she once knew? But before she could say anything, Sol withdrew his sword, too.

"Very well. I will do what I must to get to the Starlight Point." And with those words, Isaac and Sol began to fight, laving Jenna to lay there in shock.

Luna smirked as she saw the battle progress. Though both Sol and Isaac were beginning to become weak, she could tell that Isaac would win. When she confirmed this, she glanced at Sheba, Ivan, Garet, Mia, and Felix's progress. Seeing that they were near the exit of the cave, she ordered a slave to be ready by the cave exit for an ambush. 'Good, it seems like everything is going to plan. Finally, I can fulfill my destiny and at least be at peace where I deserve to be.'

Wearily, Sheba, Ivan, Garet, Mia, and Felix continued their journey through the cave. Seeing a dim light ahead, they began to walk a little faster, eager to finally see where the cave led to. But, as they where about to step into the light, dozens of figure appeared at the exit. Taking the group by surprise, the figures shot tiny darts at them. Immediately, they became woozy and fell to the floor, sleeping. Smirking at their success, the figures picked up the members of the group and headed back towards the temple.

Sol let out a cry like an injured animal. He was beginning to tire despite his efforts. His vision began to get blurry. 'No, this can't be the end, I can't lose.' But, soon he fell to the ground, defeated. Smirking triumphantly, Isaac sheathed his sword and turned to face Jenna. Sometime during the fight, she had fainted. Gingerly, he picked her up and began to journey back towards the temple.

When Isaac entered the temple, he made his way through many rooms. In the last room, it seemed as if he had reached a dead end when he took a jewel out of his pocket and fitted it into the eye socket of a statue of Luna. The wall began to rumble, and a hidden door slowly opened. Retrieving the jewel, Isaac made his way through the door. The door shut behind him and he advanced forwards until an altar began to appear. Laying Jenna down on it, he walked a bit more until he was in front of Luna. He bowed low when he stopped.

"Mistress Luna, I have completed my mission successfully." Smirking, Luna secretly unsheathed a dagger.

"Very good, Isaac. You have proved your loyalty to me, but now you have outgrown your use. For me to accomplish my goal, you too must die." Suddenly Isaac began to feel woozy. He realized that he lost much blood from his fight from Sol, too much. Glancing at the laughing figure of Luna, he cursed his stupidity. Right before he blacked out, he was able to utter a word.

"W-why…?" And then, he fell to the floor.

"Why? Because this is fate. This is what is written in the stars. Everyone must fulfill their own destiny, and you shall fulfill you, as will this girl, and as will I." Laying Isaac on the altar next to Jenna, Luna began to perform a spell….

Unmei: I'm so sorry that it's been so long since I've last updated, but because I was gone on vacation for a long time, I was unable to work on this chapter. If you haven't noticed, I'm really trying to finish this fic. soon. I'm surprised at how long it's taken me. Well, anyways, thank you to all my reviewers.

Spirit Seer: Thank you once again for reviewing. I'm so happy that you like this fic. Keep on reading and reviewing!

dimsumdollie: First time reviewer! Thanks so much for reviewing. I'm glad you like this story…so far at least.

Samuel Tong: Mmhmm, Isaac's been put under a spell. I wouldn't think he would follow orders of Luna if he wasn't…of at least I hope not. Well, thanks for reviewing.

Flora Jupiter Vixen: Haha, I guess you could say that Felix's…slightly romantic. Though I don't know if you would call jumping off a building romantic or just dumb . If you bear with me a bit longer, I just might put some lighthouseshipping in, for all of those ppl who have been begging me to do so.

Souungo: Hey! Haha, that servant sure was stupid…but now I feel sorry for him. If you want to see what happens, keep on reading .

ErikaJupiterAdept: I'm so happy that you don't care if I do windshipping or lighthouseshipping. It's been a real debate for me to decide. Make my reviewers (or most of them) happy, or do what I like. I guess I'll just have to learn to be flexible… Well, anyways, thanks for always being supportive. Glad that you like the story.

Unmei: Well, if you want lighthouseshipping, you'll just have to bear a little longer with a tad bit of windshipping, and then perhaps I'll put some up, but I can't promise. I'll try my hardest though. Well, keep on reading and reviewing!