"Protect her…How do you expect to protect her if she fights Sin?" Marcus demanded.

"What do you mean?"

Marcus ignored Garet's question and sat beside Stella, "Listen honey, if being a summoner is sincerely what you want then I apologize. But I want you to look me in the eye and tell me that you want to do this." he said trying to catch her gaze.

Stella sighed and looked over at her guardians. They were watching her intently, almost as if they were peering directly into her soul. She looked at them for a few more moments, then shifted her gaze to the siblings she had helped earlier. The girl smiled and waved at Stella. She nodded, "I want to do this. I will…continue."

"Then please accept my apology." Marcus snapped his fingers and a Crusader stepped forward holding a case. "I had these weapons custom made for you four. Mia, this is a longsword. It's called Kalevala."

Mia smiled and reached for the sword. The hilt was white and she smiled at her reflection in the beautiful blade. "Thank you uncle."

He nodded then reached into the case again, "Noah this is for you." He said handing the doll to the monk, "This doll is called, Medea."

Noah's new doll was a wizard dressed in a white robe, "Thank you sir."

"Garet you're next. This bow is called Nemesis." He handed the bow to Garet who smiled at his new weapon.

"Amazing." He ran his fingers over the designs etched in the wood, "Thank you so much."

"Stella…for you…" Marcus said pulling out the staff. The design on the top of the staff was pink and white and in the shape of a heart, "This is called Zephyrus."

She accepted her new weapon and thanked her uncle.

"You three use these new weapons to protect my niece. If anything happens to her before she battles Sin, I will have your head." He ordered, "Stella, you have my blessing. Complete your pilgrimage and become the next High Summoner. And no matter what, I will always be proud of you." he opened his arms and gave her a long hug, "I love you." he kissed her forehead.

"I love you too uncle."

"Your grandmother wants to see you." he said drying his eyes.

"Are going to Home?" Noah asked anxiously.

"Uh let's discuss this outside." Marcus said, facing the group of people. They were none to happy about them still being in the temple. They gathered their belongings and met outside.

"So where are we headed next?" Garet asked, "There's just one more temple before Zanarkand right?"

"No um we're going to Home."

"Home?'

"That's where the Al Bhed live. My grandmother wants to see me. We won't stay long I promise."

"I'll have a boat prepared so you can leave immediately." Marcus said touching Stella's hand.

Garet sighed in frustration; this isn't the itinerary he had in mind.

"Thank you."

"Tell my mother I said hi."

"I will."

Stella, Mia, and Noah began down the path. Garet started after them but stopped when Marcus called out to him, "Hey you stop."

Garet turned, "Yes?"

"I've seen the way she looks at you."

"Who?"

"Stella. She cares for you deeply."

"Yeah I care about her too. I just don't understand why you would keep her from completing her pilgrimage."

"You don't know anything do you?"

Garet looked confused as Marcus shook his head, "Stella trusts you. Stand by her always."

"Garet, Uncle Marcus let's go." Mia called.

Marcus walked by Garet and caught up with Stella and her Guardians.

Author's note: Here's a little background on the weapons- Kalevala (Mia's Sword) - It's a Finnish national epic. It literally means "Land of Heroes". Medea (Noah's Doll) – Greek Mythology; she was an enchantress who fell in love with Jason. Nemesis (Garet's Bow) - Greek Mythology; goddess of vengeance. Zephyrus (Stella's Staff) – Greek Mythology; a god personifying the gentle west wind.