Okay, this is the first chapter to my Zelda/Soul Caliber X-over. Just so you know, this chapter, for the most part, will be explaining, because a lot of things that have happened in the Soul series will affect this story, but a few things in the game's history conflict with other's, so I have attempted to make a time line. Mostly Siegfried Centric. I will note that I have changed a few things around, because.. Well, it makes it fit.
Soul Edge and Soul Caliber were made thousands of years ago by a man named Algol. Many people sought these swords after their creator's death, and many people died trying to obtain them.
In the 1570s a pirate by the name of Cervantes by chance had come upon the sword Soul Edge. But when wielding it, was driven mad. He attacked his own pirate crew, and a nearby port town.
It wasn't until years later when a Greek Warrior named Sophitia, and a Ninja, Taki, had defeated him when soul edge ha been defeated, or so they thought.
In 1591, a German-Born swordsman named Siegfried found Cervantes' ship, and the evil sword. He picked the sword up, and went to leave the ship. But before he could, a revived Cervantes stood in his way. After a brief Skirmish, Siegfried won the fight. Soul Edge then promised the man the power to protect what was his in exchange for gaining the fragments of soul edge that had been taken from it after its last fight. Siegfried agreed, and upon that day, something inexplicable happened. There was a large flash, knocking the man out. This light created creatures known as 'Evils', beings who were truly humans who were contaminated by the light, the darkness within them coming out.
For the next few month's Siegfried helped the Holy Roman empire by fighting against the Ottoman Empire's sultan, Baramos. Baramos, though, had acquired Soul Caliber, though he used it for evil. Helping him was the court jester, Iska. Along their travels, they found allies in many people, including Sophitia and Taki, the two two had sealed the sword in the first place, only helping Siegfried because of Baramos' threat. They also met the Samurai, Mitsirugi, a prototype Golem Astaroth (Not the same from later in the series, though), a boy named Lloyd Irving, and Ivy Valentine, the daughter of Cervantes, thought She did not know at the time.
They gathered the shards of Soul Edge, reawakening it from its weakened state. They battled Baramos, and won, taking Soul Caliber. Soon after, the Masked Emperor of the Roman Empire took Soul Caliber from Siegfried, attempting to kill the man, proclaiming that She needed to destroy all threats to her empire, and needed both swords to do so.
During the fight, both Soul Edge and Caliber clashed, causing something akin to the first light Soul Edge created, only this one was by Caliber.
The gang then went on to adventure through Europe and Asia to defeat the Roman forces, and finally clash with the emperor herself.
But after killing the emperor, Siegfried learned that the She was only a homunculus, a puppet created by Iska. The boy stated that eventually, everyone betrayed you. He took both soul caliber and soul edge, and dueled Siegfried. Luckily, Siegfried had picked up another sword before this encounter, named Requiem. In the end, Iska died.
After that battle, Siegfried took Soul Edge, determined to seal it once and for all, but, unfortunately, soul edge took over Siegfried's body, becoming the Azure Knight 'Nightmare'
Nightmare went on a killing spree, employing the help of several people to collect souls for him so he could become more powerful. He employed Astaroth, a newer version of the same golem Siegfried had worked with. He also worked with Ivy, whom had plotted to destroy soul edge when the time comes.
In the end, Three people followed Nightmare to the Ostrheinsburg castle, where one, Maxi, fought with Astaroth, while the other two fought Nightmare. One apparently held Soul Caliber, and used it to defeat Nightmare, freeing Siegfried.
Not long later, Siegfried began having nightmares where he is killing people without mercy. He soon finds out that it is Nightmare, seeking to regain control of his body. Luckily, a Frenchman, named Raphael, fought Nightmare. During the fight, Siegfried gained enough control to let the Frenchman stab Soul Edge's eye with his rapier, hopefully destroying it...
That is where this story takes off from. Siegfried, thinking that soul edge was gone, went on to live off the lands, becoming something like a mercenary. He regained Requiem, and decided that he would never again hold an evil sword. As to what happened to all of the other allies he had made... their destinies are still intertwined with his, as is Soul Edge's. For you see, this is one legend that had not yet died. And this legend is about to become one with another legend. A legend of a boy who changed his country forever. A boy named Link.
The wind whistled quietly over the grassy knolls of the Plains. This place was quite a beauty in springtime, especially the flowers. Link had always loved Hyrule at this time. The beauty constantly reminded the eighteen year-old Hylian that even though Hyrule has suffered greatly, there was still much to adore.
He took in a deep breath, contemplating whether or not to go to Hyrule Castle. He could, but would not be able to take the smell of all of the smoke and sweat of the people. He was at home in nature, likely because he had grown up in a forest. He looked to the horse that stood next to him, the horse's red fur looking almost matted against her shining white mane.
Link jumped on his horse, Epona, looking northward, to the castle. He wouldn't have gone, but Zelda had asked him too, and, as the Queen of Hyrule, She was someone you did not want to disobey.
Link rode quickly to castle town, leaving Epona in a stable just outside the town. He made sure to pay the stableman thirty rupees for his services.
As he entered Castle Town, he noted a pungent smell coming off from some o the townsfolk. He knew bathing was uncustomary among most common folk, mostly due to water shortages, but sometimes it seemed unbearable. Link sometimes wondered what he smelt like. Whether or not he smelt nice, or just like everyone else. He did bathe, because the forest was rich in water, unlike town.
He walked through the town, making his way to where the royal guard stood. Right at the gates. The two gave Link a hero's salute before opening the gates for him. Link was still getting used to such treatment. After all, he had only been a hero for a year. He still got autograph requests or the occasional marriage proposal.
He made his way up a large dirt path, past a few flower beds, where Link took in the aroma of sweet lilacs and roses. He neared the castle, getting more salutes. He remembered the eight years ago, he had to sneak into this place. Now, they called him here. Letting go of his nostalgic thoughts for a moment, he walked across a small drawbridge, and into the castle.
Inside the castle was indeed glamorous. The walls were covered in paintings of past monarchs, and even one of their current Queen, Zelda. As of now, She had not been betrothed, which seemed to be a wise decision, for now was not the time for such trivial matters such as romance. Or so, Zelda had said to her suitors.
Link entered the audience room, a large room with banners of gold and green, and a blue carpet that stretched to a flight of steps, going up, and stopping at the Queen's feet. Zelda sat there garbed in purple, gold, and white. She wore an elegantly designed dress, adorned with the symbols of Hyrule, including the Triforce.
Link kneeled before her, head bowed, waiting for either Zelda to speak, or for her to signify him to speak. The queen smiled, then spoke, "You really do not need to act so knightly around me, Link. After all, we have been friends for years. Please, try to make yourself a bit more comfortable." Link looked up, standing. He nodded.
"Queen Zelda-" He began.
"Please, just Zelda," She corrected in a quiet, sweet, voice.
"Zelda, I am here on your word, so I take it that you wish for me to do something?" He asked.
Zelda gave a curt nod. She knew Link didn't do everything she said. After all, he was truly a citizen of the forest, and she had no power over him, but she knew he was trustworthy, and did as asked, usually. "Yes. You see, lately, in Hyrule there have been several cases of missing people. At first, it seemed inconspicuous, but as more people have begun to go missing, my worry has increased. Also, recently, an unknown cult has moved into this region, from a far-off land. I have little information on what they seek, here, in Hyrule, but I do know they are connected to the missing people. I ask you a favor, to go and seek the cult- This Fygal Cestemus -and find out their connection to the missing people. I have an informant who has discovered a base where they reside. It is in Death Mountain, far below in a cave, much deeper than the Gorons dare venture. If you ask for their help, I am sure Darunia will assist you."
At the mention of his Goron 'Foster Brother', Link grinned. He knew somewhere along the lines, he would fight alongside him again, just as he did in the Fire Temple.
"So, am I free to go?" Link asked, joking. Of course he was, he was always free to come and go.
Zelda just smiled and waved as the adventurer in green left, wearing nothing but a shield and sword on his back.
He looked all around. He had thought it over. He thought the terror was gone for good. It was impossible. There were dead bodies laying askew across the small village. Had he done this? No, he couldn't have. He had never been here before, but maybe.. Just maybe, it was something else.
Siegfried stood in the middle of the small village, right next to a small well, and several cottages. He couldn't believe his eyes. It had happened again. Nightmare had taken control of him again. But how? Soul edge had been sealed away. Besides, Siegfried woke up in the same spot he fell asleep, and he had never been here before. It had to be someone else, but the bodies. They seemed so similar to the one's slaughtered by Nightmare. The same gash marks on their sides. Bodies torn in half, and their expressionless faces.
He walked through the small town, nearing the edge. He felt a strong presence up ahead. But this presence couldn't have been Nightmare. It wasn't as strong. It seemed familiar, though.
He ran at full speed, taking his large sword, Requiem, in his hands. He kept on running, even when his body began to fee like it was on fire. As he ran, the presence kept becoming stronger until... nothing.
Siegfried opened his eyes. Was it only a dream? He just lay their, the only motion being the flickering of his eyelids, and the steady breaths in which he took. He was in the middle of a forest, full of evergreen trees and deciduous trees. He stood, using Requiem to help himself up. He didn't know why he kept having those nightmares. He had seen Soul Edge's destruction. Wasn't that proof enough that enough that Nightmare was gone? The darkness was gone!
"Maybe... I'm just imagining things," He told himself, beginning a slow walk. His heavy armor didn't damper his movements, nor did his large sword.
Soon, he knew, he would face an evil being again, but he didn't know if it would be Nightmare. Maybe he was imagining things... Maybe he wasn't.
End of the Prologue/first chapter. Starting next chapter, there will be some fighting, and maybe some characters from one world meeting another. I dunno... I'll go where this takes me.