Hmm…it seems that some people may still have trouble with some of the mechanics of the story. Like I said before, everything in the Great Sea is the complete opposite of everything in the world of Symphonia. Lloyd, fighting for the side of good in Sylvarant is now reversed. He's now fighting for evil in the Great Sea. Raine's role as an older sister is reversed to the role of the younger sister. Genis' role as a younger brother is now reversed to the role of an older brother. I hope this clears everything up.

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CHAPTER THREE: BATTLE AT THE PIER

Before heading to the pier, Genis and Raine grabbed their weapons and supplies at home. Genis used a gem rod and Raine used a kendama. They both noticed that their father was gone.

"Where's dad?" Raine asked.

"He's part of the militia on the island, remember?" Genis replied. "He's probably at the pier." Genis finished gathering all of their supplies. "Let's go."

They quickly made their way to the pier where they found a large group of people gathered around the docks. A few seconds later, another explosion occurred. People were running in all directions. After all the chaos, all that was left was the militia, and the source of the problem; and army of monsters in dark armor carrying big, heavy, swords which looked like it could pierce anything.

"What are those?" Raine asked.

"They're called Darknuts," Genis replied, "And they are not friendly."

A darknut wearing red armor and cape stepped forward. "Inhabitants of this puny island listen and listen well! I am General Gage, one of the generals under the command of Lord Irving! Bring your leader to me, immediately!"

One of the militia soldiers wearing gold plated armor stepped forward. "I am he! Governor Zelos Wilder!"

Governor Zelos Wilder was a very serious man and never took anything too likely. Very stern and disciplined, when it came to defending his island, he never surrendered making him very stubborn. Besides, he had his honor and reputation to uphold.

"Surrender the island with all of its inhabitants and your lives will be spared," General Gage yelled out.

"I will never bow to you or this Lord Irving you speak of!" Governor Wilder replied. "We will not surrender!"

"Then you die where you stand!"

"It is you who will die today, evil demon!"

"En Garde!

The two armies collided with each other. Genis rushed in to help. Raine rushed in too but Genis told her to stay hidden.

"Why?" Raine asked. "Look, I have a weapon!"

"It's too dangerous, you'll only get in the way," Genis replied.

"But--"

"No buts, Raine. Please, just stay here. Promise me, okay?"

"……alright."

"Good." Genis rushed in and used a couple of spells like holy lance and photon. He found Zelos and General Gage locked in armed combat.

"Stay down, you filthy maggot!" Gage yelled.

"I'll never bow down to you!" Zelos yelled back.

General Gage used his sword and tripped Zelos. He fell on his back.

"Time to end this!" Gage yelled, raising his sword. Suddenly, fireballs flew out and hit the general, giving Zelos time to escape.

"Who dares defy me?"

Genis saw that the fireballs came from Raine, who was standing scared.

"Raine!" Genis cried. "Run! Run for it now!"

Raine was frozen stiff with fear, she couldn't move. General Gage was moving ever so closer.

"Brat, you'll pay for that!" Gage grumbled. He raised his sword and struck. But before the final blow, Klotiz jumped in and saved Raine's life, by sacrificing his own.

"Father!" Raine cried. Klotiz fell down, badly injured.

Zelos attacked Gage with everything he had but he was knocked down, unconscious. He turned to the young Raine who was tending to her father.

"Now that he's out of the way…it's your turn to die!"

"Wait!" Genis yelled. "Stop! Please, don't kill her!"

"And why not?"

"Just take me instead she's my only family left. If she died my life would have no meaning…"

"Humph…foolish sentiments…well, we came for you anyway Professor Sage."

"What?"

"Lord Irving needs your assistance. I will spare this island's inhabitants and your pathetic sister's life if you agree to come with us."

"...fine..."

"Genis, you can't do this!" Raine yelled.

Genis knelt down to Raine's height and whispered, "Raine…I wasn't strong enough…to protect you…"

"You were plenty strong! I was…just…to thick headed…"

"Come on! Let's get a move on!"

Genis went inside General Gage's vessel. The Darknut army retreated from the island. There were cheers from the militia but all was not well. Raine went back to her father.

"Dad," Raine said, "I'm sorry…"

"I'm really proud of you, Raine," they dying Klotiz replied.

"It's my entire fault…if I didn't…"

"It would have happened anyway. Please, live your life the best you can…"

Klotiz died in her arms. Raine wept bitterly.

Zelos went to Raine and said, "My condolences on your loss. The militia will truly miss such a fine officer…"

"I messed up…big time…"

"What? Where's your brother? Where's Professor Sage?"

"…captured…and there's nothing I can do to save him…except…"

"Except what?"

Raine got up and started to run home. She remembered seeing something that could help locate her brother. As she ran off, Zelos yelled after her saying, "Don't do anything rash! You're only a kid!"

So what is this mystical item that can help locate Genis? Please R&R this chapter and tell me what you think.