Introductions of new characters. Arriving at Greenvale. Please read on.
Don't own anything.
CHAPTER NINE: SETTING SAIL
It was about nine o'clock in the morning when the ship rolled into Greenvale's harbor. Everyone didn't have a good's night sleep because the boat kept rocking so much.
"I don't feel so good," Raine whined.
"That was the worse night I have ever withered," Genis replied.
"I think I'm gonna be sick…"
Link came out fresh as a daisy, saying, "Good morning you two. Nothing like a good's night sleep, huh?"
"Why are you so cheery?" Raine asked miserably.
"It's because I had a good night's sleep."
"Neither me or Genis had one. The boat kept rocking back and forth, back and forth…"
"He nearly spent his life on the seas," Genis replied. "He's probably gotten use to it by now."
Tetra got off the ship as well. "Professor, hurry up and get your supplies, will you? My crew and I don't have all day."
"Don't get your knickers in a twist," Genis replied. "All I have to do is get something from my laboratory."
The four of them walked to the other side of the island, where Professor Sage's laboratory was located. Waiting at the door, was Charles.
"Welcome back professor!" Charles exclaimed. "I knew you would come back!"
"Don't get excited," Genis replied. "Did you find anything about the relic I asked you to analyze?"
"Yes, sir! Please, follow me!"
Charles led the way inside, followed by Raine and Genis. Link and Tetra were surprised to see how many pages about the ocean were inside the professor's house.
"You can't even see the furniture," Tetra whispered to Link.
"I know, he may have more maps about the Great Sea than you do," Link replied.
"Hey, no one has more maps than me."
"Apparently, the professor does."
Charles was busy showing the professor that the relic had mysteriously transformed into another object.
"Could it be…the Crown of Heaven?" Genis asked.
"What?" Raine asked.
"If you paid any attention to my lectures, the Crown of Heaven was a supposedly lost relic that was said to have the power to transport anyone or anything to another dimension or, rumor has it, to any time."
"I'm just figuring out who would create such a device," Charles intervened, "and why it transformed this way."
"The ancient Hyrulian family had created this device in order to escape pursuers. As for why it transformed this way…I haven't got the faintest clue…"
"Can we leave now?" Tetra asked. "I'm getting tired of everyone just talking…"
"You sure are impatient," Raine replied.
"I just want to get off of this island…"
"Why?"
"Because…"
"Because why?"
"Because I said so, that's why!"
"The governor probably warned her not to come to this island ever again," Link replied.
"Why would the governor do that?" Charles asked.
"Because she caused trouble the last time she was here…"
"Those idiot children threw an apple at my head!" Tetra exclaimed. "I had every right to beat them to a pulp!"
"You're one of the most violent children I have ever met," A voice said at the doorstep.
Everyone looked towards the door. It was Governor Wilder, making a surprise appearance.
"Oh, great, it's the egotistic governor," Raine said.
"Miss Sage, you're as irritable as ever. Professor Sage, I see that you're well."
"Hello, Mr. Wilder," Link said.
"Ah, young hero, I must thank you for rescuing the professor for us. Although on the down side, you brought the sea rat (referring to Tetra) back to us."
"Watch it, governor," Tetra replied. "Or you might lose your head in your sleep."
"I don't response to threats too seriously."
"Governor Wilder, sir," Genis said. "Why do you grace us with your presence?"
"Spare me, Professor Sage," Wilder replied. "Just because I fund your research doesn't mean you have to suck up to me every time we meet."
"Yes sir," Genis said quietly. "Sorry sir."
"Rumor has it that you're going on some sort of…adventure."
"You heard right," Link said. "We're stopping the ones who are attacking the islands of the Great Sea."
"Then I would like to request to accompany you."
"No way!" Raine exclaimed. "There's no room on the ship!"
"I have a small boat. Also, two people have already volunteered to run her."
"Oh, is that so? Who are they?"
"Although it wouldn't matter, they are Captain Regal Bryant and his first mate, Presea Combatir."
"Presea?" Genis asked who was practically floating in the air and had hearts in his eyes. "She's coming too?"
"What's with him?" Tetra asked Raine.
"He's been eyeing Presea for quiet some time now," Raine replied. "He's been in love with her ever since he met her when they were twelve. He devised countless attempts to win her heart over."
"Did any of them work?" Link asked.
"Nope, nothing worked. Genis wussed out every time he saw her. I think it's rather pathetic of him."
Insert author's note: It's true! It's really true! All of it! The times Genis tried to compliment Presea in Tales of Symphonia was absolutely pathetic! I mean, come on, who gives someone a sharpening stone for a present! Some of you think that a rather sweet present but I think it's stupid. Sorry, had to get that off my chest once and for all.
"When are you leaving?" Wilder asked.
"Right now," Genis said, picking up the Crown of Heaven. "Charles, I'll leave everything in your care. Everyone, let's go!"
The newly formed group of five left the laboratory with Charles waving goodbye from the laboratory door. They reached the harbor. Governor Wilder reached his boat. The boat was rather…tiny. Captain Bryant was a rather burly man, who had a sense of humor like no other. He spent his time fishing in his blue stripped shirt and yellow overalls and boots. Presea, was a cheerful young girl who also wanted to become a fisherperson. She was under the apprenticeship of Captain Bryant. The both of them ran a successful fishing company.
"Hello governor!" Captain Bryant exclaimed. "Finally, you're here!"
"Yes, captain, I'm looking forward to this journey."
Presea stepped out of the boat. "Captain, the preliminary preparations are complete."
"Good work, Presea!" The captain laughed. "Get this thing ready for launch!"
"Aye, sir," was the replied. She saw Genis with some weak legs. "Hello, professor! I hope you have your sea legs ready." She stepped back into the boat.
"I…I…I…" the professor stammered.
"You're hopeless," Raine sighed.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear that."
After the group got on their respected ships, it was time for all of them to make their way to the Earth Temple, where a great evil had returned from the dead…
So more people join the group. Who else will make an appearance? Next stop, the Earth Temple!