Disclaimer- Did I do this for the other chapter? I don't own Golden Sun.

"Mia…?" Jenna stepped tentatively into the Mercury adept's cabin. The ship shook slightly.

"Oh! Jenna, do come in," Mia said and beckoned for Jenna to come in. The two women stared at each other, for they had not communicated often before.

"How can you be so cheerful, Mia?" Jenna asked.

Mia shrugged. "we have no time to mourn, so we might as well be cheerful. Now, what do you need?"

"I…. I just wanted to talk," Jenna said.

"About…?"

"Alex," Jenna said cautiously.

"Oh…." Mia looked down. "I was a failure in being a good teacher- wasn't I?"

Jenna shook her head. "Mia it's not your fault. Alex has a head of his own and it seems to me that no one can change that."

"I was so proud of him," Mia sniffed. "He was so talented. One of the best adepts in Imil. I suppose you don't want to hear about the deceitful traitor's."

"Actually, that's what I wanted to talk about," Jenna said.

Mia nodded slightly. "Well, Jenna, take a seat," Mia motioned to the empty mahogany chair. Jenna gratefully took reprieve from standing.

"About Alex…."

"Yes?" The aqua-haired women stared at her carefully.

"I remember once, Alex talked of his parents. He didn't seem to really like them."

Mia sighed. "You are quite correct. Alex's parents were spiteful that they didn't have a girl."

"But most people want boys." Jenna's feminist side took over. "Rather ridiculous actually."

"Not Alex's parents. If Alex was a girl, he could have become a priestess, a respectful position that would give his family lots of honor."

Jenna rolled her eyes. "Seems like Alex's parents were jerks."

Mia nodded sternly. "Yes, they were. That's why they sent Alex to train under me. Whenever they saw him they sneered or looked embarrassed."

"How did Alex react?" Jenna asked softly.

"He tried to fight his father, but his father was too strong. Alex didn't stand a chance. I remember how beat up he was when he came back home. I warned him not to look for trouble but he didn't listen. There was dirt in his hair. Bruises and cuts were everywhere. He didn't even have enough psyenergy to heal himself."

"Poor Alex…." Jenna said softly, imagining Alex in Mia's description.

"How did you know that Alex disliked his parents?"

"Alex told me once. I asked him why he wanted power," Jenna replied.

"Wow. Alex doesn't like talking about his past. A bit antisocial, I think."

Jenna shrugged. "It was one of the few times we weren't on each other's nerves."

Mia nodded. "I'm so ashamed."

"Don't be," Jenna assured. "Anyways, I promised Garret that I would keep watch for all the monsters that jump on deck."

Mia blushed scarlet. "Can I come too?"

Jenna stared at Mia suspiciously. "You like him, don't you?"

Before Mia could say a response, Garret's head popped in. "Come on Jenna; it's our shift. Oh hey," he said noticing Mia. "Are you okay? Your face is all red. Do you have a fever or something?"

Mia shook her head, blushing madly. "I'm fine. I'll help with the monsters."

Jenna gave Mia a sly look as the three moved to the front deck.

Jenna readied herself to attak the water formed monster, but before she could strike, a beam of light pierced through the monsters jelly-like heart.

Jenna found herself opened her mouth in surprise.

A group of adepts trailed behind two adepts in the front.

Karst and Agitio.

A/N- so this chapter is shorter, but I got out why Alex hates his parents and some Garret Mia in it. I'm think of writing them a oneshot. I'm lost about the pairings right now so give some suggestions. I

I was inspired to get this chapter up, when someone put me on their story alert. I still don't have any reviews, but a story alert is something. Constructive criticisms. Flames are accepted. Much needed advice will be gladly accepted. Especially on the pairings.