Kevin: too many fics

ChibiRaye-chan: too many SD3 ideas x.x

Angela: and once again, I'm the star. Can't I get a break, ChibiRaye?!

ChibiRaye-chan: ok. I do have this Carlie/Heath fic I wanna put up…

Carlie: you do?!?!?! ***.***

ChibiRaye-chan: I do. And by the way, I don't own them [points at muses] they belong to Square Soft. What a great company.

What lies in the future…

It was a beautiful day in Wendel. The halls in the Temple of Light have been decorated and the Goddess statues polished. Everyone were on edge.

That day would be a very special day, to six young people in particular.

It has been a year since the Legendary Battle took place, resulting in the death of the Mana Goddess, the birth of a new one, and the unworldly changes in six young lives.

"Carlie, slow down!"

The young priest ran as fast as he could after the seemingly little girl, trying to keep up with the hyper child. The girl, amazingly a Bishop, hopped down the great halls, her direction clear. The court yard.

"Hurry up, Heath! We'll be late!"

People had to clear a path or otherwise be trampled.

"HELLO!"

The little girl announced as she exited the great doors. Carlie, now of 16, still didn't look a day older than a 7 year old. And her behavior mirrored her appearance. Being a Bishop, she had helped her grandfather and friend, Heath, in the Temple of Light. Her popularity among believers was rising. Her grandfather was proud.

"Well, hello there!"

The young woman smiled as Carlie jumped on her, and she hugged back. Although her long blond hair was tied back with a rather girly and childish green ribbon, it showed nothing about the real character of Lise from Rolante. The queen of the amazons, and their leader, was by far the most mature by nature of all the heroes of mana. Not so the Star Lancer's companion.

The Night Blade from Navarre held a serious side to him that even threatened Lise's. However, his smile showed his naughtiness, the childishness that usually ruled over Hawkeye, more known to most as Hawk.

"What, don't I get a hug too?"

Carlie was more than happy to oblige to the young thief's request and the three shared a peaceful moment with friends, a rarity in their lives. And that moment too, did not last long.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't a sickingly sweet moment."

The three turned around to find three figures standing at the gate. The speaker, a female, shook her head.

"You guys are gonna make me sick!"

The group laughed as the woman put her hands on her thighs and smiled.

Not much about her appearance matched that of a fairytale princess, for the princess of Altena was anything but. Raised without a father and motherly care, and then forced to fend for herself, Angela turned to be quite an interesting person. And a Grand Divina at that.

Besides her stood a rather serious looking young man in a golden armor. His sword, a Ragnarok, was the only thing betraying the fact that Duran was a Sword Master.

On the wall of the temple sat the last member of the group of six. Lise thanked the Goddess he was smiling. Otherwise she might have been scared silly. Much like Carlie, whose age did not fit with her looks or way she acted, Kevin's built and somewhat frightening figure stood in complete contrast to the young Beastman's gentle heart and kind soul. It amazed everyone that he chose the path of a Death Hand.

"Wow, looking good! Come here and gimme a hug, girls!"

The three girls hugged warmly, leaving the boys to stare awkwardly at each other.

"You know, we've fought together, fought each other, died together, and went through hell together."

"And we can't even look at each other."

"Yep."

The three DID look at each other than, and with a laugh, gave each other welcoming hugs.

"My, Duran, that's some armor you got there!'

"Thanks, say, Kevin, what are they feeding you?! You're taller than me?!"

"Am not! You're just shorter, is all!"

Hawk laughed while Duran pouted playfully. The three girls joined in and their laughter echoed through the Temple of Light like bells.

"…And then that guy seems me. I mean, that has to be the second time someone I 'lend' from sees me. And he… he peed his pants!"

The group broke into a fit of laughter as Hawk finished telling a recent tale of one of his Robin Hood-like strike, in which he stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

"'lend.' That's a good one, Hawk."

"Why, thank you, Angela."

"So, who's next to share?"

Lise said, still trying to contain her laughter, mainly caused by Hawk's flirtatious attempts in her direction.

"Well, I'm sure Angela has some stories…"

Angela blushed furiously at that, and looked at her hands, which rested in her lap.

"Well, I, uh…" She looked around again, and noticed Kevin. She blushed even more.

"Interesting?! No, I, I didn't do anything, fell in love, nothing, nothing at all…"

"We're not alone."

Angela looked gratefully at Kevin, and then her gaze followed that of her friends to the gate to the Temple. A weird looking man stood there, his brown hair a mess and his robes tattered and torn. He wore a bizarre amulet

"Who are you? What do you want?!"

Calling on her Star Gazer, Lise took a fighting stance, ready to fight if the man proved to be an enemy. He reached his hand out to them, a mad look in his eyes.

"Children… Such young children…"

His gaze fixed on Angela, and all looked at her worriedly.

"What do you want?!"

Kevin asked harshly, worried about his friends.

"You will perish…"

Angry at the way the man spoke of Angela, both Duran and Kevin got their weapons ready.

"And so will you…"

He pointed towards another member of the group, but it was impossible to determine whom. His amulet glowed fiercely, sending rays of light at all directions.

"What's going on here?!"

"Kevin, look out!"

Carlie shouted, and tried to hurry towards her friend. However, a ray of light hit the ground before her and she fell. Lise hurried to help her up and looked at Kevin.

'What's wrong with him?'

"You will perish… Unless…"

The light seemed to fill the entire yard. Carlie cried out in fear and Lise held her tighter. Hawk kneeled down next to them, his abilities to find his way in the dark working just as well in blinding light.

"Who's this nutcase?!"

"I have no idea!"

"WHHHAAAAAAA!!!!"

The light turned brightest, and then dimmed completely. The odd priest fell to the floor, unconscious.

"What was that all about?"

"ANGELA!"

All three looked to their right, and their eyes widened as they saw Duran kneeling next to Angela's body. She hardly seemed to be breathing.

"KEVIN! NO!"

Carlie quickly made her way towards the young Beastman, and shook him gently, which was as hard as she could considering he was about 3 times her size.

"Kevin, wake up! PLEASE WAKE UP!"

Lise rushed over to Duran, and Hawk kneeled next to Kevin and Carlie. He checked for a pulse, and his face turned as pale as snow. He looked to Lise. She was even pales.

"They're… they're, they're, they're…"

Duran repeated in disbelief, when Carlie shook her head.

"HEAL LIGHT!"

To everyone's amazement, the spell actually worked. Yet it didn't seem to have any result, not on Kevin or Angela.

"What just happened…"

~We can tell you…~

All four looked up. Surprise, shock, fear… That was all over their faces.

~But can you take it?~

Angela and Kevin were floating in the sky, half transparent. And they seemed much, much older.

"Where, where did you two come from?!"

~The future…~

A/N: Ahem. If you have any problems with any couples, go to my bio and look up my fav SD3 couples. I won't take kindly for flames in later chapters saying 'but I hate that couple, so the story stinks!'. Those are just childishier than Carlie!

And again, I'm going on a trip, so don't expect much more until… 22nd. Thankies.