Eight Years

Ah well, its my first Golden Sun fanfic! Writing has never really been much of a hobby of mine, but my interest in it developed ever since I went to Highschool. If you're a Muddy or Flameshipper, then you best leave now, or you may feel slightly insulted!^^

If you're a Valeshipper then, hurrah! You're officially my best friend!

Enjoy!

'Eight years, that's how long its been...'

The same sentence that loops whenever Jenna lies in bed, thinking of Isaac, usually after she meets with him and Garet every day.

It was the usual routine, get up, brush hair, get breakfast, go to Isaac's house, go to Kraden's hut.

Isaac's was oddly similar (bar the hair brushing^^!) but he was often doing errands for his mother before his two friends arrived.

But that was six months ago, before their quest began. When she lived in harmony with her friends, enduring the pain she suffered three years ago. But she felt happy alongside Isaac, who shared a similar pain.

Isaac rarely cried, but Jenna sobbed constantly for almost three months after the 'death' of her family, she often cried herself to sleep, or cried in the arms of Isaac whenever she hugged him.

'Don't leave me too.'

'Its okay, I'm not going anywhere.'

Jupiter Lighthouse. She remembers it well. She winced after hearing of Karst's grudge. She tried to forget about it after leaving Madra, unaware of what power Karst was capable of. Isaac nearly died on Jupiter Lighthouse, which nearly drove her insane. Although Isaac and Garet were swiftly revived, Jenna was on the verge of breaking down and crying. But somehow, Isaac's response:

'Its okay, I'm not going anywhere.'

saved her from losing her sanity. Well, almost.

It has been eight years since she laid her eyes upon him and fell in love, almost instantly. But was afraid to confess her love, fearing that he would not love her in return.

Jenna lay in her bed, it was well past midnight and she was exhausted. She had just finished helping Felix fix up their roof.

She was thinking about Mia, she thinks that Isaac fancies her. But Jenna can't bring herself to hate Mia for it, it would be despicable. In fact, Isaac had changed quite a lot throughout his adventure. Not by physical appearance but also by personality, he was far more lively than he normally was. Possibly because of Mia? Or the adventure? It was hard for Jenna to tell, but the thought of it drifted her off to sleep.

Felix remained on the roof, thatching a few spots that Jenna and Garet missed. He was contemplating on helping Kraden with his hut in the morning.

'Time to go to bed, before Jenna starts whining again.'

Jenna had a dream that night, recollecting an event back when she was fifteen.

'Hey Isaac!'

The blond Venus adept turned to see his friend approach him.

'Hello Jenna', he replied with a slight grin.

'Are you going to Kraden's without me!?!', she bellowed.

'Well, you were awfully late, so I decided to head off to Garet's'.

'You'd rather go with him than me? I'm appalled!'

'Aw! You're not going to compete with him for my friendship again are you? The two of you are dating right?'

Jenna blushed, ' w-what do you mean again? We've never competed over you at all!'

'Well, if you're that desperate, you can tag along', he stated, with a tint of sarcasm.

Jenna fumed at his comeback, but remained silent and followed him to Garet's house.

Jenna gave Isaac a soft punch on the shoulder, 'Well? You fancy any girls yet?'

'You asked me that last week Jenna!'

'I know, but you didn't give me a proper answer, did ya?'

Isaac's cheeks turned red, 'Well....if you'd like me to be honest, I kinda like....'

Jenna beamed, impatient for his answer.

'...Clare Higgins...'

'WHAT!?!', Jenna bellowed, 'YOU LIKE CLARE!?! SHE WORKS AT A BLOODY INN! WHY WOULD YOU FANCY HER?'

'Oh...why are you so surprised over it? She is rather lovely.'

'...she isn't that good looking....'

Isaac felt like teasing her at this point, 'Why? Are you jealous that we'll fall in love?'

'W-what!?!? J-jealous? N-no, I-I have Garet don't I?', she stammered, with her cheeks glowing red.

'Really? You never kissed him, and you seem to think of him as an idiot', Isaac said in confusion.

'Kiss him? Who would want to kiss that ugly mug?'

'Then why are you dating him? Out of pity?'

'Uh, I...guess so?', Jenna's reactions were growing weaker.

'I don't think I'll ever understand whats going on in that little mind of yours, lets go to Garet's', he stated, revealing a smirk.

But that was almost three years ago and it was unlikely that Isaac would remember anything that he and Jenna did together back then, but she always remembers the good times they had. Jenna had only started dating Garet in order to make Isaac jealous, but it never seemed to work, Isaac didn't care. Not really...

Jenna woke up early the next morning, hoping to help her brother with any other errands he needs to attend to. She also wanted to go hunting with Isaac and Garet.

'Mornin' Felix!', shouted Jenna as she barged into her brother's room.

Felix woke, squinting his eyes. 'Urk! Jenna, give me another hour, I was working late last night.' Felix pulled the duvet over his head, in an attempt to ignore her.

'So? Come on! We've more work to do! I want to go hunting with Isaac!'

'Jenna, you'd do anything to go hunting with him, when will your obsession end?', he groaned.

'Come on, get the hell out of bed!'

'Jenna, if you want to go hunting, then just go. Leave me in peace! I won't feel left out.' He turned his head towards the wall.

'I'll scream if you don't get up...', she whispered.

'You've grown out of that, it doesn't matter to me.'

'Aw com-'

'Jenna, please! Just go hunting with your boyfriend and leave me alone!', Felix snuggled into the covers and closed his eyes, hoping that Jenna would leave.

'Alright then, I'll just tell Sheba about-'

'Jenna!!!'

'Okay! I'm going! Sheesh!'

Jenna marched downstairs, only to be greeted by her mother.

'Good morning Jenna, sit yourself down and I-'

'Can't talk Mom! I'm going to Isaac's!'

Jenna sprinted out of the house, carrying a slice of toast in her mouth and headed towards Isaac's house, where she agreed to meet him and Garet.

To be continued...

Chapter 2 is on its way! Stay tuned, R&R please! :)