Disclaimer:I do not own the Legacy of Kain franchise and is under ownership of Crystal Dynamics and Eidos/Square Enix.

Got it! Kain, Nosgoth and everything else Legacy of Kain related does not belong to me, I'm writing this fan-fictional story for the sake of creativity.

Author's Notes: This is the first chapter of this story I'm working and is also pretty short. I'm writing this because, for one, I love the Legacy of Kain series, and two, I've been planning on writing a novel sometime in the future so this is just practice. Reviews would be much appreciated when I start uploading more chapters.

Thank-you and now on with the story!

PS: This is not a going to turn into a Character/OC love fic just so you know.

Flower Among Thorns:

Chapter 1

Kain surveyed the landscape of Nosgoth, slowing decaying into his future empire, as he pondered about his current predicament.

Just moments ago his undead son turned wraith has sacrificed himself willingly to become the Soul Reaver. Seemingly forsaking everything that Kain had been trying give him; another chance for a better destiny. But then with his sacrifice he has revealed to Kain the sight of his one true enemy which was revealed to be an unearthly, squid-like monstrosity, living in the very heart of the citadel of his vampiric ancestors.

The false god fell rather easily upon his blade despite the creatures' self-proclaimed powers over life and death. Kain may have won this round of the this vast game of destiny, he pondered to himself, but he knew better than to assume he had seen the last of that creature. He also knew that he will not reach his true potential; to see Nosgoth restored and to claim his rightful place as Balance Guardian, unless that creature was destroyed.

Kain indeed has the weapon to defeat his true enemy, no doubt another gift Raziel has bestowed upon him, but the creature seemed to span through out the citadel. It's tentacles seemed to intertwine with the walls which hinted that it's true size lies beyond the surface, perhaps even beyond the citadel, deep in stone and earth. The creature did after all say that it lingers in places Kain has not yet found.

Kain lowered his head to examine the blade he held in his hands, the hollow sockets of the skull hilt were still blazing with white, holy fire from the battle, as he contemplated his next move. He must discover more of this monster and find a way to destroy it utterly.

Raziel's sacrifice will not be in vain. Kain will insure that.

Kain's thoughts, however, were interrupted by the sight of a beam of blue light spontaneously shoot into air and pierce clouds from a distance. Just north of the Pillars, from the depths of the black forest. What on earth was that ? He thought to himself as a sudden, loud, unnatural roar echoed from the forest following the beam.

He watched with growing interest at the forest, more than a thousand miles from his standing point but easily spotted by the enhanced vampiric vision, as trees began to fall that seemed to form a trail. The trail lead north-east, followed by a series of unnatural roars, and then a moment later it all became silent and still. Kain continued to stare the forested area and wondered to himself what kind of creature caused such a ruckus. He then thought of the roar and then recognized that it belonged to a demon. But where did that beam come from? He does not recall any demon he had ever encountered having that sort of ability, and for that matter, who and why was the demon attacking in the first place?

Kain was now very curious of what happened down there and resolved that he would explore it. What ever it was it could be useful to Kain and be of aid to his quest. Whether it be a potential new ally or information that may help guide him on his journey.

Kain bent his knees to a slight crouch as he focused his mind and his powers into his Bat Form. When he felt his body was ready his entire form faded to black and broke into a swarm of bats. The bats then flew high into the air and focused their beady, red eyes to their desired location. They flew through the air and looked to be like a small, fluttering, black cloud against the gloomy, grey sky as they flew to their destination.