Chapter 3 "Go To Her!"

A/N: Chapter 3 of I'll Think About It! Hope you guys like it! (Well, if there is anyone reading this…please give me sign, I beg of you!!)

Hmm…I need to 'coin' a name for this shipping…

So how does Proximilshipping sound? (Combination of Saturos' and Mia's hometown) or Northshipping? (Since Prox and Imil are the northernmost towns in Weyard) Any suggestions are welcome!

Disclaimer: I do not own Golden Sun, Camelot Software Planning, Nintendo, Hiroshi Yamauchi and Motoi Sakuraba does! If I did, then things would have been a WHOLE lot different!

Prox Castle Throne Room…

"Great work my son! You have saved our warriors and finally penetrated the Outer Wall of Imil! Now that leaves the Inner Wall open for our attack. Once we have destroyed that one, Imil will fall and Prox will be victorious!" Roared the King. His eyes were shining with mirth at his son's success. He patted Saturos' back and nearly knocked the poised Prince over in the process.

"I am glad the war is finally turning into our favour." Commented Saturos, he was content in knowing he had pleased his father. "I will be retiring to my room now. Please excuse me." He stood, bowed and walked out of the room with an indifferent face but with his thoughts running wild.

Prox Castle Hallway…

"Saturos!"

"Menardi? Is there something wrong?" Asked the young prince as he waited for the woman running towards him.

"No, nothing is wrong. I just wanted to see you since you have been too busy for me you idiot!" Explained Menardi while she held onto his hand albeit, a bit too tightly from rage. Saturos just smiled and returned the gesture by squeezing it gently.

"Well, if you want me to spend some time with you then you should've just ordered me to. You know that I fear your temper!" Jokingly said Saturos. He folded his arms in front of him and grinned broadly. He really loved teasing her.

"Hmph! If you weren't my best friend then I would've killed you by now. But it still doesn't mean I can't tease you back!" Fired back Menardi. She had a playful face but her eyes showed devious intent. "So how is Princess M-mmmmph!" Menardi didn't get the chance to finish her question because Saturos frantically covered her mouth with his hand. His eyes looked around warily before glaring down at the female Proxian in his grasp.

"Shh! Do you want the whole of Weyard to know that? Come with me!" He said roughly while he dragged the struggling Menardi to his room. She was screaming protests but they were only muffled by the hand that refused to let go of her. She eventually gave up; her revenge will come in due time…

Saturos' Room…

As soon as the door was closed, Saturos released Menardi from his grasp. She was flustered to say the least, but not before long, she opened her mouth to unleash a barrage of questions.

"So how is Princess Mia? Does she know how you feel? Does she even like you? And is it true that you've been raiding my cookie jar?" Saturos attempted to stay calm but the question involving the cookie jar broke his indifferent streak.

"You know fully well that you have no cookie jar, Menardi!" He said, slightly annoyed. "She is fine thanks to me but the fool doesn't even know I return her affection. She is in the illusion that I'm playing around with her feelings, although I must admit, it is quite entertaining watching her blush every time I'm around." Saturos' expression was wistful; to know his romantic interest was clueless to his intentions of love was truly a tragedy.

"Well then that's great Saturos! Now you just need to stop being such a coward and tell her how you feel! Oh, and care to explain, 'she is fine because of me'?" Menardi raised an eyebrow in question.

It was at that moment Saturos blushed exactly like Mia. A shade of red which could be matched by the fire he controlled. "Uh, well. When I left to save our soldiers from her Ice Missile, I injured her by destroying the Outer Wall she was on with my Psynergy. I had to make her unconscious or else she would have called for help. I took Mia to her room and…treated her wounds." Images of the princess' body flashed in Saturos' mind which only continued to deepen his blush.

"Ah, so you had to undress her?" Menardi's question sounded more like a statement which only embarrassed the prince more. Her chuckling didn't help either.

Saturos only nodded.

"HA! Did you like what you saw?" That question wasn't necessary; she already knew the answer.

Nod. Nod.

And Menardi laughed. Hard.

Imil Palace…

Mia stood on her balcony and gazed at the view below her. The town of Imil was in a worry; the Outer Wall has been broken and it won't be long before the Inner Wall shared the same fate. Sighing, she allowed herself to think…about Saturos.

I can't explain it but he captivates me. I admit I am attracted to him but, we aren't even meant to be! Out of all the men I could have liked, why does it have to be him?! The princess groaned at the thought of liking the enemy. But was he actually the enemy? He didn't kill her whenever he got the chance and just recently, he healed her personally. All of this confused her immensely; what were his true intentions? What does he had to gain from helping her? She wondered harder, but no answer came to her.

Mia was interrupted from her thoughts by a plopping sound next to her. Her best friend and Captain of the Guards, Alex, appeared beside her. He observed her for a second and knew exactly what was troubling her.

"Saturos again? Really, Mia, I actually thought you would be over him, infuriated even. You are too kind Mia. You're going to get hurt one day." Warned Alex.

"…You once told me to "feel free to help whomever you like if it truly makes me happy." I am not saying I am helping him, but he makes me feel…" She took a deep breath before continuing. "…I am so confused Alex! He never really tries to kill me and yet, he is the enemy! He has saved my life numerous times and he never asks for anything in return. He toys with me Alex and he even said 'I was too beautiful to die.' Tell me why Alex, why does Saturos have to do this to me?" Mia wanted an answer so bad and her eyes begged Alex for the words that will stop her confusion.

But the Captain only looked apologetically at her and said, "I am sorry, Mia. But that is a question I cannot reply to. It is something that only you and Prince Saturos can answer." He bowed deeply to the princess before he disappeared from sight. Her hands fell to the side and she could feel the tears running down her face. Her thoughts were in turmoil once again; they spun wildly and showed no intention of stopping. Why was she so confused? Why couldn't everything be as easy as black and white? Why did she develop feelings for that Proxian Prince? It was just so wrong!

An anguished cry escaped her cold lips. She held her head, clasping desperately onto something that actually made sense. She didn't know what to do, this was just simply too much! The princess stayed on that balcony for hours, slumped in a corner and crying. But her body could only last for so long, and with a final wail, Mia fell into restless slumber.

The battlefield…

An army of soldiers from Prox marched steadily to the Inner Wall of Imil. Today was the day where the 'Infiltration of Imil' would commence. Saturos was at the front as well as Menardi. He squinted against the blinding white of snow that covered the area, and searched for someone. Mia, where are you?

He was interrupted from his eye-hunt for the princess by Menardi. She nudged him in the arm and pointed at the Far East side of the Inner Wall. It was Mia. She stood there, unmoving and observing. Saturos stiffened at seeing her; she looked so cold…emotionless. What happened to her? He thought.

"All units spread out and surround that Inner Wall! And try not to get yourself captured! Be ready to cast 'Mad Blast' on my signal!" Ordered Menardi as all of the soldiers beside herself and Saturos dispersed. Turning towards him, Menardi softly asked, "do you know what's wrong with her?"

"Unfortunately no," answered the Saturos. He gazed at the Princess again and sighed, "and there is nothing that I can do to help." The man turned to his partner, helplessness written all over his face. His expression looked broken. Defeated. Fate was cruel to have made him fall in love with his enemy. It was Romeo and Juliet all over again!

His female companion wouldn't let him give up so easily. Her hands balled into fists and they shook considerably. Saturos regarded her curiously and was about to open his mouth to say something when a hand came in contact with his face. Menardi slapped him. His face was now a bit turned to the side. He stared, bewildered at her previous action. She hit me!

"Oh will you just shut up?" Spat Menardi as she glared intently at Saturos with her hands shaking. "If you love her so much, then why don't you just go to her? This isn't like you Saturos. You used to be the cool, charismatic Prince of Prox who was so sure about everything! Not this weak, deluded man who doesn't even believe in himself! I know that it's hard for you to have to deal with these feelings, especially if they're for our enemy. But, that doesn't mean that because of her, you have to go changing yourself. I care about you Saturos, and seeing you this way is slowly killing me inside!" She paused momentarily to breathe in deeply before continuing. Hot tears were gathering and she made no attempt to stop them. "I love you. Even if I know you don't return the feeling and probably never will, I know I'll never stop loving you because mine is true and unconditional. I've stuck with you long enough to realise that our relationship will never go beyond friendship." A quiet sob peeked out of her mouth and forced her to stop her confession for only a few seconds. Saturos stood there, frozen on the spot. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. His best friend was saying she loved him! If that wasn't going to throw him into shock then he thought nothing will.

"Menardi. I don't know what to say…" He murmured.

"Then don't say anything Saturos, just hear me out." Her eyes wandered and checked if anyone was listening. Luckily, only the snow was their audience. "Go. She needs you Saturos, can't you see? Her eyes are like emotionless voids and I don't think they're going to sparkle anymore unless you're there! So, please stop hurting her, yourself and I. Just go." Menardi got down on her knees and begged for Saturos to go. Her tears ran endlessly down her cheeks and dripped unto the snow. She wished that he would say something about this. She wished that he would agree with her for once. She wished that he would just run to Mia. She wanted him to be happy.

What happened next surprised the both of them. Saturos, the Prince of Prox, hugged Menardi. He held her tightly and allowed his friend to cry on his shoulder. She appreciated the comfort he was offering and it wasn't long before his armour was partially soaked with her tears. His hands rubbed circles on her back as she clung onto him. He finally spoke after she started to calm down. "Thank you for opening my eyes. I guess I was too caught up in my own fun that I didn't realise what kind of pain was going around me." He released her from his grasp and looked softly at her. "I will go, if that is what you want."

Menardi fervently nodded her head at Saturos. "Yes. Please go to Princess Mia. I will handle the invasion from here."

"Then I will. Thank you Menardi, for everything." He smiled at her before he disappeared with a flash of crimson. Saturos was going to confront Mia, no matter what.

A/N: Phew! Man that was long chapter aye? Hope you guys enjoyed it and please accept this extra long one as my apology for the long delay! Sorry and thanks again!