Note:

This is my first fanfic so please go easy on it. Also, I would really appreciate feedback, as that could help me write better.

Twilight

1. Disruption:

Lightning flashed across the sky, followed closely the roar of thunder. New Vale, the town built after the loss of the original town inhabited by Adepts, stood amidst this storm. The inhabitants were reminded of the terrible storm that caused a giant boulder to devastate the original town about five years ago. However, this time there was no boulder threatening the village so everyone felt reasonably safe. Even so, no one noticed a grey-clad, cloaked figure wonder into the town.

New Vale did not have too many visitors. This is mainly because of the disasters that had threatened the area before. Travellers tend to avoid such a place, which suited the inhabitants of New Vale just fine. In an effort to protect New Vale, Adepts were forbidden to use Psynergy, even though non-Adepts can not see it. Nonetheless, the rule stands and everyone looked forward to the disappearances of travellers. Due to the rain and violent winds gusting about the village, everyone was inside. No one noticed the cloaked figure making his way through the town to the Inn.

Several people were inside the Inn, enjoying drinks and the food that was being served up. Despite the storm outside, people were talking merrily and enjoying themselves. Suddenly, the door was pushed open and the roar of thunder was magnified and everyone stopped and stared. The cloaked traveller stepped in, closing the door, muffling the sounds of the storm once again. Taking off his hood, he revealed a pleasant face that reminded everyone of the local hero, Isaac. However, while Isaac was blond, this new arrival possessed greyish blue hair that was arranged in a messy style, as if he had long given up attempting to tame it. His eyes were also blue and he also possessed a pleasant smile. Instantly, everyone returned to their drinks and food while the traveller made his way to the counter.

"Hi, I would like a room for about a week. Is that possible?" he enquired.

"That won't be a problem. We have plenty of spare room," answered the Innkeeper, eying the newest customer. "Out of curiosity, how old are you, dear? You look a bit too young to be travelling alone."

"I'm nineteen and I've travelled to many places on Angara. The name's Ranul."

"I see…Well young Ranul; I guess I should not be too doubtful of your travels, since there a group of travellers from this village who travelled all around Weyard. They only retuned about a year ago and each of them was younger than you, even if they weren't alone. Why, they even saved all of Weyard! They've settled here and the leader among them…I would have to say either Felix or Isaac but it appears Isaac has taken most of the fame…"

Perhaps it was simply the imagination of the Innkeeper but at the mention of the name, "Isaac", Ranul's smile stiffened ever so slightly. As Ranul went up to his room, the Innkeeper simply thought it was just hallucination after a long day's work.

Back inside his own home, Isaac sat pondering a strange feeling he has had recently. He had moved out into his own home and after what seemed like an agonizingly long process, finally got together with Mia, the girl he had met near the beginning of his adventures. Isaac had never really recovered from the first moment he had laid eyes upon the beautiful healer of Imil. However, his feelings were kept inside of him as he faced many challenges with his friends, some of them much too close to death. Finally, when Isaac had returned and helped rebuilt New Vale and Mia, along with Sheba, Piers and Ivan, were deciding to return home, he managed to reveal his feelings for Mia, at the cost of having the entire town as an audience. At the moment of her departure, Isaac finally let out what he felt. New Vale would have something else to talk about for years to come. However, it did not take Ivan or Sheba to find out that Mia had felt the same (although Sheba, having developed a strong interest in these things, found out a long while ago and simply watched with interest from the side); Mia's red face and stammering told all.

Several other friendships were also taken further. After enduring comments from Ivan and Garet, as well as occasional ones from Piers, Isaac managed to get his own back when Garet admitted to having feelings for Jenna. However, Jenna never returned his feelings but Garet has not given up just yet. Ivan and Sheba, being almost identical, were inseparable as friends and even more so as a couple. Felix remained a quiet man but then everyone was used to that. Piers had caused quite a sensation among the local girls within New Vale, causing Piers to be a prime target for pain and death among the younger male population but none could withstand a Psynergy display from him for long. To intense amusement for New Vale, all of the travellers stayed and there never seemed to be a dull moment.

However, Isaac, who was born to be a hero it seems, always seemed to be restless. While everyone had settled down, he would always be strictly training. For what, not even he knew. As far as he knew, his adventures were over and you could not say he had not had his share. Many girls fell to the floor when he told of his deeds, however reluctantly. However, with Isaac taken out of the picture by Mia, Piers received all the attention, especially since Felix was hardly ever seen.

"What's the matter, Isaac?" questioned a voice behind him.

Looking around, Isaac caught sight of Mia who looked worried.

"It's nothing. I'm just tired from training."

"Well…yes…about that…Why are you still training?"

"To tell you the truth…I…don't know…" Isaac replied. "I always think there should be more for me to do out there. I feel like I should be out there, travelling again."

"You to be out there travelling again? But what about your home here?"

"I feel so bored here…"

"So, what…I don't satisfy your interests?" Mia replied, an expression of anger on her face.

"Wha…NO! I don't mean it like that! I just mean that…well…"

Suddenly his stammering was silence as Mia kissed him. Surprised, Isaac's eyes opened wide but soon returned it.

"Just kidding, Isaac. I know you love me," Mia said. "I love you, too."

They embraced again. Soon after, they retired to their bed. Tonight, Dora had a good chance for her grand-child wish to be granted, as Isaac took his passion to his bed.

It was the next day and Ranul walked through New Vale, drawing the occasional glance from its residents. Ranul was not overly large or tall but his clothes bore a strange difference to those around him. Choosing to wear a large cloak that was bluish grey like his hair, except darker, it bore signs of travel and was weather-worn. He wore walking boots and also wore a hood. When he moved suddenly and parted the cloak, people swore they saw the glint of armour peaking through but it was almost immediately covered again by his cloak. Today the sky was clouded over but there was only a slight drizzle. There were a few people walking to and fro through the village but none the less many people noticed Ranul, as he passed by. He tilted his head, covering his eyes with his hair. Many people felt spooked by his presence but were not overly worried as Isaac and his friends were powerful warriors, able to defend New Vale against almost any enemy.

Ranul ignored the stares that came his way and headed towards his destination. He stood outside the house in front of him, catching sounds of laughter and merriment within. The windows were bright compared to the wet gloom outside and everywhere else seemed to be in a depression as that building alone seemed to be cheerful. As Ranul gazed at the house, he could not help think about his past. Memories and bright thoughts surfaced, as Ranul was reminded of his home and his family. However, he shook the thoughts from his head.

Those days are long gone. It's enough that they're in my head at the moment .I can't let such thoughts trouble me now…

Ranul stepped towards the house and prepared to do what he journeyed so far for.

After Isaac had woken up, Mia had dragged him into the kitchen to help her with preparations for the party they were holding, in honour of the day five years ago when the four elemental lighthouses were lit and the Golden Sun rose up into the sky. Jenna had come over early, along with Felix and Piers. While Felix and Piers were hanging up decorations, Isaac was helping around in the kitchen, enduring Jenna and Mia whispering and giggling about something together. He was getting curious when suddenly, Sheba and Ivan leapt through the door, dragging Garet with them.

"Hello, everyone!" Sheba and Ivan yelled, simultaneously.

"…urrrrnnnnn…" Garet mumbled, as his form of a morning greeting.

"Good morning to you too, Garet," Isaac replied.

Greetings were said all around except for Felix, who just stood silently by the fire place. Being used to this, everyone paid little heed and the party began.

A few hours later, when the party was in full swing, everyone was enjoying themselves. Isaac and Mia retreated into a corner and no one disturbed them. At some previous party, Ivan made the mistake of doing it once. It seems he still has the scars…a wound that Isaac and Mia both refused to heal. It was not until Piers sobered up a bit did someone heal it. Felix was sleeping through the entire party.

Ivan and Sheba ran around the house, playing various pranks on Jenna, Garet and Piers (Felix glared once and a slight quake was felt, discouraging the Jupiter pairs' original intention at once). Garet was once again talking to Jenna, trying to win her feelings but it seems Jenna was once again uninterested. Felix glared a few times in Garet's direction and he closed his mouth. All in all, everyone was more or less enjoying themselves. Suddenly, a particularly loud clap of thunder sounded and this brought a stop to everyone. At the same time, the door was forced open and a dark figure was framed against the lightning flashes.

The figure stepped in and there was the unmistakeable sound of a sword being drawn. Isaac's reactions, due to his strict training, were lightning fast and he drew his Sol Blade instantly, pushing Mia behind him. Sheba and Ivan, who were closest to the door, shrank back while Felix and Isaac (the only ones armed at the party) stepped forward. Felix drew his Excalibur and stood next to Isaac as he brandished his Sol Blade.

"Who are you and what do you want?" Isaac demanded.

The figure reached up and removed his hood, revealing none other than Ranul, the newest visitor to New Vale.

"Isaac…the great Isaac…" Ranul murmured. "My business is with you and you alone."

He raised his sword and pointed its tip to Isaac. The Sol Blade was golden and had markings that represented the Sun. Ranul's blade was almost exactly the same, except that it was silver and bore markings that represented the moon.

"Who are you?' Isaac asked, feeling power emanating from the new arrival.

"Your opposite," Ranul answered, grinning sinisterly. There was a flash of lightning, followed by the clap of thunder and then the clash of metal upon metal was heard from within Isaac's house.