Author's note: I'm truly sorry for this late chapter, I had no internet during the summer Author's note: I'm truly sorry for this late chapter, I had no internet during the summer. I hope you guys had a great summer. And I hope you have played SO3… PART TWO

Chapter 12

Flashback

Some 400 years later, the universe was saved once again by a motley group, from a threat, which reached further than the normal space-time continuum: one that was called 4-D Space. These mysterious 4-D beings were nothing more than people, not unlike those who lived in the universe, for they had been called Gods by numerous members of the Federation. The motley group, headed by Fayt, defeated the Sphere Company's boss, Luther, who wanted to delete the Milky Way. They all managed to get back to Elicoor II. Roger went off back home, where he thought up all new adventures with his friends and even his rivalry started hanging around with them.

Nel returned to Her Majesty the Queen, where she reported good news and, along with the other members of the Crimson Squad, formed a group who trained, ready for any unexpected unwanted forces. Airyglyph joined them in this idea and brought back the three brigades, with the Black and Dragon Brigade being assigned a new leader each. These prepared for the unexpected and they and Aquaria trained together. Nel led the Aquarian forces. Adray went off to explore some more and whatever else he normally did.

Cliff, Maria, Mirage, Sophia and Pepitta waited for a ship to come for them. Fayt, however, said he wanted to explore Elicoor for a little longer.

"I kind of want to see what Greeton looks like," Fayt said. Cliff chuckled and wished him luck.

"Aren't you going back to Airyglyph, Albel?" Cliff asked.

"Ha! Not to that cold wasteland. I want to go to that planet that Moonbase was floating around. Anywhere is more interesting than here," Albel replied.

"But Albel, you would find Earth rather boring. You can't go around killing people, you know," Fayt said. Albel gave Fayt a filthy look.

"Oh, so you think I'm a monster, do you? I happen to be reforming myself. I'm not going to kill people for the fun of it. What's the use? It'll only cause more harm," Albel said. Everyone stared at him shocked. He made a noise of contempt.

"Albel, how about you come with me to Greeton, then I'll take you to Earth. What do you say?" Fayt asked. Albel looked uninterested, but sighed.

"Fine. Just don't take too long," he replied.

Cliff and the others went on the ship and Fayt and Albel headed towards Peterny, where they went east through the gate that had never been opened any other time. They walked through various fields and along many paths. This irritated Albel more and more each day.

"Dammit! I hate this. It's such a waste of my time," Albel shouted. Fayt looked at him and sat down under a tree.

"Hey, you're the one who got us lost, remember? 'Take a right.' Sure thing. We should have asked for directions like I wanted to," Fayt sighed. Albel moved closer to the tree. He slid down and stared up at the sky.

"I guess we're going to have to camp out here again," Fayt said. Albel quickly turned to him, not looking amused.

"Again?! I have to put up with you kicking me all through the night?" Albel shouted.

"You're the one who keeps moaning and screaming in your sleep," Fayt replied. Albel quietly fumed for a few minutes. But he gave in eventually and slid to the floor, curling up to sleep. The night went by and Albel had his usual fiery dreams. Some time near morning, he woke up screaming. He clutched his face and muttered the words 'father.' Fayt watched him and put a hand on his shoulder, which made Albel jump.

"Hey, it's alright to let it all out, you know? Don't be hiding it all inside just to keep up a strong appearance. That's why you got the way you were. Too much built up anger and hatred," Fayt said. Albel slapped his hand away and stood up angrily.

"Come one, let's go," Albel said. Fayt sighed and they carried on. After another few days and nights of wandering hopelessly, they reached the gates of Greeton. It was full of machines and strange objects. They had a good look around and Albel was glad to stay in an inn that night.

"Oh, Albel. If you have any, um, gold that you want to take to Earth, it can be changed into Earth money. That way you won't have to rely on someone else for living," Fayt said. Albel nodded and said he would pick it up before they left for Earth.

"Heh, I have a lot of gold. So I should be alright," Albel said. Fayt nodded. They settled down for the night and Albel tossed and turned. Images of his father pushing him out of the way and burning into ashes kept creeping into his mind…

Author's note: Hope that was ok, I know it was a little blah at the start with all of the repeated information, but it just shows where the story is going from. It'll get better (hopefully).