The Story of an Aquarian Warrior

Behold! I, Psychodog have gone over the limit of psychoness! I'm writing an idea I've had for a long time... about Adray Lasbard and his best friend Neville Zelpher in their (gasp) younger days! Scary yes... but to add to the mix not only will these two be the stars but... (dun dun dun) We have good old Glou Nox and Woltar in the mix! What will we think of next? It's the adventure of the old men! Except... they aren't old anymore!

Disclaimer: I do not own anyone, not Adray, not Neville, not even the nameless bunnies in the background... that's right... not even the bunnies.

In all honesty, I love Adray. That old man is a real inspiration. Not only is he a noble warrior but the guy is a major life saver in my harsh battles in Star Ocean. He does killer damage with his Symbology which rivals even Sophia's. Also if you max all his MP and HP status, the guy is a monster damage magnet. If no one in fanfiction will love you, Adray, then I will! You, Roger and Pepitta will always be the best when it comes to uniqueness, and greatness in battle. Go Adray, GO!

Chapter 1: The Good old days...

Act I: Who're you calling OLD?

Adray sat on the old sofa in Count Woltar's manor. Count Woltar, now that was a name he knew well. Just as how Adray was a famed Aquarian Warrior, Woltar had his own popularity in Airyglyph. The Captain of the Storm Brigade was a powerful man... skilled with a sword. He was a noble man, a man worthy of respect. Though Adray held some minor grudge, as long as there was peace... they were both content. From outside of the window, Adray could hear the battlecries of the Storm brigade troops... they trained daily to maintain peace and order in Airyglyph... He remembered... Woltar in his silver armor. He was very talented at horseback riding... and his swordsmanship. Wow, Woltar's sword swung faster than lightening and as hard as a guillotine. Kirlsa praised him. Well earned praise.

Adray grunted as he looked around the room. Red curtains ordained the dimly lit room, the furniture and the paintings all around had a hint of nostalgic air about them. Woltar had some pretty bad taste when it came to decorating... but then again, it suited him well. The large masculine Aquarian warrior walked around the room inspecting everything. He was invited to Woltar's house for reasons unknown... whatever it was, it must be pretty serious.

I mean, Albel was the one who personally delivered him! Imagine that, Albel the messenger boy! Not only was Albel bitter about carrying out his errand, he disliked being around Adray as well. They were on polar ends, as much polar ends as he was to that Nel Zelpher. Adray was an aquarian hero, he was said to have challenged the sun and then some! Everyone in Aquaria knew his name! Adray, the veteran Crimson Blade who along with Neville Zelpher, saved Aquaria from Pirates! They were famed to be chosen by Apris... Even now he was brimming with energy. He was near 60 and Adray could still take down any youngster thrown at him. His tanned skin was healthy and his arms muscular, tattooed on his skin was runes and an image of his lovely daughter.

"How good to see you Lasbard." Adray jumped in surprise, quickly he faced the voice that was adressing him. It was Woltar... "I do hope you are making yourself comfortable."

"Oh you know it." Adray grunted sarcastically. The Large Aquarian warrior looked out the window... Kirlsa was no longer as grey as it use to be. Now it was brimming with the content atmosphere of peace. Just like how Arias is looking under his daughter's guidance. Woltar, with a gentle smile he sat down across the small tea table, facing the muscular Aquarian. He held a tray of biscuits and tea...

"I was wondering." Woltar handed Adray a cup of warm tea, Adray received the cup hesitantly. "Since our countries are no longer at war, we made a proposal to set up trade routes all over the two kingdoms... Airyglyph could deffinitely use some food during its harsh winters."

"..." Adray only looked squarely at Woltar, one eyebrow cocked up.

"It's rather sudden, I know. But maybe we can interest Aquaria with some goods from Airyglyph? Possibly copper from our mines, and many other things to assist your country of its needs? From what I hear, Greeton also is joining in our alliance."

"Ok..." Adray crossed his arms, "Why are you asking for my permission? isn't this up to Arzei and..."

"Yes, Yes." Woltar interrupted. "I understand, enough with the small talk. I just thought that improving the peace would be a nice thing to talk about... seeing as that during our old days we rarely saw it."

Adray took a sip of the warm tea. It was very comforting... "So what do you really want to talk about?"

"That's a no-brainer." Woltar took another sip of his tea... "About the good old days... don't tell me you've forgotten. Forgotten about our losses?"

"You mean Neville and Nox?" Adray asked.

"That's right..." Woltar got up from the seat and walked over to the window. From below he spotted Albel and Nel... the two children of their dear friends. Albel Nox, son of Glou Nox... and Nel Zelpher daughter of Neville. "I remember the days when Glou and I would challenge each other in a duel... being more experienced I would always gain the upper edge. But even after the incident... Albel has grown to be quite the warrior."

"It's because the kid has no discipline." Adray replied sipping the tea. "You may have raised him, but he still hasn't an ounce of respect for me."

"You raised Nel to be quite the warrior herself. She resembles Neville's wife... quite the beauty." Woltar sighed, "If only we could have avoided all that war... maybe Neville and Glou would still be here among us."

Adray put the cup down. With the back of his hand he wiped his mouth, his fingers brushing his beird. The warrior got up and watched the two youngsters argue and train... they both chuckled. Neville was always the serious type... refined and well mannered. Glou was noble, a strong sense of pride, also a fireball when it came to battle. Woltar was always the polite older brother to Glou, always kind and sensible. Whereas, back then, Adray was the comedic one, carefree and full of pride. Adray was a man of strength, experience and best of all, everything was an adventure.

"So... You called me over to talk about the past." Adray smiled and patted Woltar on the back. "I can do that."

"We both lost our best friends... and what's worse, those two lost their fathers."

Adray gave a booming laugh, "Atleast we raised em like real fathers, eh? So where do you want to start?"

"From the very beginning, old friend. From the very beginning."

Oookay... the first chapter was kind of boring. I promise it will get more interesting! Anyway, in later chapters we reminisce the past. I hope you all look forward to this story. We'll talk about Neville and Adray's adventure, how they met Woltar and Glou, Glou's death... Vox's rise to power, All that jazz. XD Fweeee! And I bet Adray when he was younger was super hot! He would kind of remind me of the inventor Gusto, dark skin, silver hair, muscular and handsome xD.Actually... I bet Neville, Adray, Woltar and Glou were hot when they were younger xD.