Disclaimer: I still don't own Golden Sun.

A/N: Mikey, thanks for reviewing, and thanks for the idea! DarkJupiterAdept, thanks for reviewing!

Lord Destroyer, yes, the reference is really in there. Just talk to Garet's grandfather. I didn't even notice the thing with Sean until this replay, and I've already played it twice. I bet Isaac will be surprised. I didn't intentionally level everyone up...maybe I was just lucky or something. Is Isaac really your slowest? On most of my plays, it's Garet. Ivan, Isaac, monster, Mia, monster, Garet, sometimes monster again. And the dream about Sheba...I really don't know why I did that. But when I think about it, it fits in, because Jupiter Adepts used to live in Vale, according to Ivan's book. So maybe Isaac has some Jupiter Adept blood in the family...

"Wake up! Isaac, wake up!"
I blinked. Ivan's face swam into view.

"The preliminaries are today!" he exclaimed, sounding excited.

"For what?" I asked sleepily.

Ivan made an exasperated noise. "Colosso, of course! We've got to see them!"
I yawned. Ivan had recently been reminding me of Flint. "Ivan, what time is it?" I demanded, trying to see behind him to the window. "Is the sun even up yet?"

Ivan shuffled his feet. "No..."
"Wake me up later!" I shouted, covering my head with the luxury silk pillow. His protests faded away as I fell into slumber once more.

I blinked and sat up. I had a strange feeling. It drove me out of bed and up to the machines above the inn. Jenna was in there.

Her auburn hair shone. I rushed to her, but just as I was about to reach her...

She turned into Saturos. I glared at him angrily. "What did you do to her?!"
"Jenna?" he asked innocently. "Oh, yes, the girl. She slipped into the sea. Her brother tried to save her, but it was just too late!"

"No!" I screeched. "Nooo..."
"No! No..." I stopped. The others were clustered around, staring at me.

"Are you okay?" Garet asked, concern showing in his voice.

"I'm fine." I assured them. "Just a nightmare..."

"What about?" Mia wanted to know.

I bit my lip. I didn't really want to let the rest of them know my dream, but I didn't want to lie, either. "It doesn't matter," I answered.

Ivan sent me a look that meant he didn't believe me, but Garet bought my story. The three of them left me to dress and get ready.

I slipped my boots on with shaking fingers. I forced them to stay still. Just because I dreamed it didn't mean it was true. It was just a silly dream.

I shuddered again. I knew this feeling couldn't be repaired until I saw Jenna safe and sound again.

I went into the dining room to meet the others. They were waiting at a table, but they already seemed to have eaten.

"Aren't you hungry?" Mia asked when I led the way out.

I shook my head. My dream had left me with no appetite.

"This is about your dream, isn't it?" Ivan inquired.

I gritted my teeth. "I don't want to talk about it."

Garet shrugged. "Well, then, let's go!"

We climbed the wide steps to the grand arch, but two soldiers dashed through.

"Hey, have you seen anyone who looks like this?" one asked breathlessly as the other held up a painting.

The man in the picture looked stern, with expensive robes. His hair was gray. I shared a glance with the others. "I haven't."
"Neither have I," Ivan put in.

Garet looked at Mia. "I haven't either. And you haven't, have you?"
She shook her head. "No. I'm sorry."

One soldier looked at the other. He shrugged. "Where on Weyard's Babi? He doesn't seem to be here..." They raced off.

I shook my head. "Babi? As in, Lord Babi?"
"Lord Babi?" repeated Garet.

"The ruler of Tolbi!" Ivan answered, sounding exasperated.

Garet shrugged. "Never heard of him."
Giving up, Ivan started through the grand arch. The three of us ran to catch up with him. But he turned around, shaking his head. "It's the palace."

I shrugged. "Well, why not explore? Those guards aren't guarding the entrance! It must be open to the public!"

Garet grinned. "A real palace!"
Meanwhile, Mia was pushing open the ornate door. We followed.

"Whoa..." Garet breathed.

The palace was certainly grand. Staircases lay everywhere. Jade covered the ground. A stone statue of Lord Babi stood proudly near the back.

Garet dashed up the stairs excitedly. We followed him down the halls. Suddenly, the tall Mars Adept stopped. I struggled to see over his shoulder to discover why.

He moved over and I managed to spot a dark haired man walking briskly down the halls. A voice called after him, "Iodem, Iodem!"

The man turned. Two soldiers rushed over to Iodem.

"We went to Altmiller Cave as you commanded," one of them told him.

"And what have you?" he demanded. "What news is there of Babi?"

Two helmeted heads slowly shook from side to side.

Iodem sighed. "This is futile..."

"Iodem, why did you send us to look for Lord Babi in a place like that?" wondered the other.

Iodem looked confused. "I do not understand."
"Why would Lord Babi enter such a dangerous cave alone?" asked one. "It's..."
"Inconcievable?" finished Iodem, the ends of his lips curling in a wry smile. "Is that what you were going to say?"

One of them gulped loudly. "Y-yes."

"It's an evil place," agreed the other. "If Lord Babi went there alone...well, the monsters..."

Iodem cut him off. "I'm aware of Altmiller Cave's...eccentricities."

"You knew?" one said incredulously. "Then why did you send us there?"

Iodem spoke in a low tone, his dark eyes darting from side to side. "Lord Babi has left in secret before."

The two gasped dramatically. "This isn't the first time?"

Iodem nodded solemnly.

"Do you know where he went before?" ventured one.

"I followed Lord Babi once," Iodem confided.

I shifted feet. I felt bad, listening to a private conversation like this.

"I was certain he went into the cave..." His voice trailed off. "But he disappeared. Vanished, before my very eyes!"
Vanished? Was my theory about Babi right?

"You mean you lost sight of Lord Babi, right?" one of them assumed nervously.

"No. I mean he vanished." Iodem confirmed. "I tried following him several times after that. Each time, he vanished within seconds of entering the cave's mouth."

"And you think that's where he went?"

"Yes. But this time is different. Something puzzles me." Iodem paused, looking thoughtful. "It is certainly...strange that Lord Babi should go right before Colosso. But there's something else. Lord Babi's bedding was not disturbed this morning. Last night, Lord Babi did not use his bed. So he has, in fact, been missing since last night. And that is why I am so worried. He has never done this before."
One of the soldiers cleared his throat, looking nervous. "You don't think Lord Babi is de-"
"Speak no such foolishness!" thundered Iodem suddenly. "I am sure he is alive and well...somewhere..."

"Of course," the other interjected.

"I will go to the colosseum," Iodem told them, "in Lord Babi's stead. You must find him!"

The two nodded and walked right by us. I braced myself against the wall, but they didn't notice us. Iodem stood alone in the hall. "Lord Babi, where have you gone?" he cried to the unwelcoming stone walls. He shook his head, turned, and walked away. We sneaked behind him. Down a couple of flights of stairs, we entered a tunnel. Lit with golden light, it felt awake and alive and ready for the tournament.

We climbed another set of stairs to entered a stone room with storage barrels leaning against the walls. Up another flight, we found ourselves in the colosseum. People clustered around. I turned towards the center of the arena.

Two judges and several warriors stood in the center. One warrior attempted the test, trying to lift the heavy pillar. He failed, and, embarrassed, raced away. The judges raised twin red flags.

Another warrior tried, and, groaning from the effort, lifted the stone pillar. People clapped and cheered. The judges raised two white flags.

The next started to try. Garet poked me. "Are we gonna help find this Babi guy?"
I nodded, nudging Ivan. "Time to go."
His face fell. "Why?"
"We've got to find Lord Babi!" I exclaimed. Reluctantly, he followed me out of the colosseum.

"Where should we start?" Mia wondered.

I smiled wryly. "This Altmiller Cave."

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