Chapter 15 - The Truth Told
Author's Note: In case you have not noticed, Golden Sun DS: Part II: The War of the Adepts, has begun, and the first chapter (which takes place roughly during the events of this chapter and the following) is up and running. Keep an eye out on Xol (the main character in the post), as he will play a key role with an upcoming character. And now, moving on.
Again, if you would like a special version of this story to read on your PSP (or on a freeware PSP emulator that can be found at or just a reliable image viewer), e-mail me. I'd be more than happy to send them along.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Nintendo or Golden Sun. Wee haw.
WARNING: THIS CHAPTER INCLUDES CONTENT OF A SENSITIVE NATURE WITHIN THE RULES OF THE "TEEN" RATING. SAID CONTENT INCLUDES KISSING, TOUCHING ANOTHER PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX, HOLDING, HUGGING, AND BACK RUBBING. IF ANY OF THIS OFFENDS YOU, FOR THE LOVE OF BENJI, DO NOT READ THIS CHAPTER. I AM BLOODY SURE THIS CHAPTER COMPLIES WITH RULES AND GUIDELINES.
On a side note, am I going to have to post that every chapter with Terra and Setsu? Geez, people these days...
And now, on with the show, becase no one cares what I say.
Terra sighed as she and Setsu entered their room at the inn, grateful to be back in surroundings remotely resembling her old residence. She was not crazy about Yul, both for the acts he did at Ima and the odd way he continued to look at her, yet having an ally against whatever it was that delt Setsu such a blow was a great relief.
She was aware that somewhere in the city was a being that had controlled the horrid-looking "nul-man," aware that Inubaka and Meitei were out of touch, one because of assisting Yul and another for a drink. Yet, despite the potential danger, she was simply relieved that she was with Setsu, alone with him. True, there was a chance something would disturb whatever time they had together, but even so, she just wanted to be with him, to be in his arms, to feel him against her.
To know that he would never let anything ill befall her.
She moved towards the side-room, rinsing her face of the sents from the bar. It was refreshing to remove the sent of spice and smoke from her face, to be free of the feel of humidity of the drinks.
Yet when she looked at herself in the mirror, she saw something that nagged at her, something that that did not make sense. It was not her hair, her face, the slight-tint of her eyes from the need to sleep. It was not her clothes or even her that bugged her.
The thing that nagged her was sitting on her bed.
Satsu sat on the edge of the bed, and from where she stood she could see his face, one of worry, one of consern, one of pain. Was it because of what transpired earlier? No, that could not be it; she would not believe that he was troubled so, tormented maybe even, from their emotional moment.
Turning around, she slowly made her way over to him, noticing his eyes briefly glance at her. Terra noticed the look of one who had just resigned themselves to their fate. There WAS something eating at him, something that he might not tell even her.
The very notion that something could come between then caused a pain in her throat, and before she knew it he had risen, taking her in his arms. She bit back tears, trying to compose herself, and it was not for several minutes until she regained control of her senses. When she did, she looked up at him, her eyes begging him to tell her his pain.
"Terra," Setsu spoke, his tone very soft, very gental. Was he going to tell her what troubled him? "Setsu is not my real name."
She blinked, giving him a puzzled look. Why would he say that? She had never heard of anyone else of such power, and there was no way he could hide THAT kind of power and not be heard of in Ima.
"My name is Alex."
Terra was not suprised when she felt a chill down her spine. THAT was a name she knew, but not from any traveler's tales or stories in Ima. Not recent stories, anyway.
The only Alex she had ever heard of was of legend, a powerful Adept who saught the destruction of the world, according to lore.
Yet Setsu - Alex - had not seemed to wish the world to end. More curious - how could he have survived so long and NOT be noticed? And how-
She stared at him, trying to read his face, to see what he meant by the name. Yet his eyes spoke volumes; somehow, he was certain that he WAS Alex, and from what power she saw him use, and his immense maturity level, he HAD to be Alex.
But was Alex not a person to be feared, one that sought to destroy the world? Why were the legends so wrong, if he was trying to save the world? But what if he was not, and he was secretly using her? But then why would he tell her?
He pulled her closer to him, and she could not find the strength to push him away. His warmth was conforting, his arms around her giving her a feeling of protection, her head against his chest giving her something to hold on.
"Terra, I want you to know." He paused, his breathing revealing his own emotional turmoil, "I would never harm you." He pulled back from her, his eyes as moist as her own. "Terra, I swear to you on the name of the hero Mia, I would never lie to you." Another pause, and she tried to speak, but his words cut her off:
"I love you."
Time seemed to shatter at that moment, the room suddenly vanished. To Terra, all there was were Terra and Alex. She felt his lips brush hers, his arms gently rubbbing her. She felt herself push into his kiss, and time vanished all together as she was lost in the moment...
End of Chapter 15
Gah. Between work at GameStop training and the work being done in my room, I have barely been able to get to this chapter in the mood needed to write it. I hope you enjoyed this chap, and I'll try to have the next one out as soon as time allows me to.
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