Soul Calibur FanFic by Nevfx
Stories of Original Characters
Chapter One: Reily, Swordsman
We have all heard, and experienced ourselves, the tales of the characters of Soul Calibur. Many are connected, and all are filled with drama and tragedy along the way.
But we do not hear about the normal warriors, those who also hear about the tales of the two legendary swords, Soul Edge and Soul Calibur. They also travel, seeking either of the blades. Some fear the tales, and the swords themselves, and wish to avoid them, some fear the swords, and wish to prevent any from acquiring them.
However, many want them for themselves, and would cut down any who get in there way.
One such person was a young man by the name of Reily. Reily was fascinated by swords, and was constantly seeking more information regarding the "strongest" sword, as he believed there must be one sword better the rest. Reily came from a poor background, living in the port town of Solde. His physical looks were nothing special, messy brown hair, blue eyes. He always wore loose clothes, as, according to him, this allowed for more movement during battle, despite the fact he had never been in a battle in his life, or seen one, to be honest.
Reily's story begins on a seemingly normal day. He wakes up at his usual time, half past seven in the morning, to train. He takes his practice sword (that's basically a piece of wood cut into the shape of a sword), went outside, and began swinging it. Reily tries to imitate what he believes to be the life of the swordsman. He is essentially, a wannabe.
Reily's parents worry for there son. He seems to have no ambition, he only wants to fight. So they were worried to near death when a man carrying a heavy blade and a burden no one knows of arrives in Solde, a man named Siegfried.
Reily was walking around the market of Solde, "hunting for possible threats to the town", when he first came across Siegfried. He was in awe of how he effortlessly carried his blade, and how he always seemed serious.
"Wow!" Reily said, as he approached the swordsman. Siegfried did not look up.
Reily walked up to Siegfried, examining his sword. It was bigger then his little practice stick, and had some weird engravings.
"H-Hello?" Reily said, approaching the man. "Who are you?"
Siegfried ignored him. He looked deep in thought, a man not to be disturbed. No one, except you Soul Calibur fans of course, could possible know what troubled him, and how it was quite possibly more important than anything Reily could be worried and concerned about.
"Er...hello?" Reily tried again. "I only want to know your name. I mean-"
"Siegfried."
"Huh?"
Reily was not expecting any answer, if he was honest with himself, which is something he not normally is, if I am honest.
"Oh," Reily regained his composure. "Why brings you to Solde? Surely someone who can use that kind of sword would be fighting in a tournament or something?"
It was a short while before Siegfried answered. He did not even look up at Reily.
"You would not understand it...it is to much for someone so young to comprehend."
"Oh..."
Reily was speechless. Siegfried was not accepting Reily's invitation for a conversation, and he seemed to be answering him only because if he did not, Reily would annoy him.
"Where did you get that sword? I have never seen anything like that, and I read all sorts of books on swords-"
"Books are not enough to learn about swords," Siegfried finally looked up at Reily. "You need first-hand experience to call yourself a fighter."
Siegfried looked carefully at Reily, as if examining him, almost reading his thoughts, reading him, like a book.
"Do you really want to know what I am doing here?"
"Yes," Reily answered, immediately.
Siegfried looked back onto the floor, then at his sword. He then looked back up at Reily.
"Because I must stop the Azure Knight, or else this land shall be in danger."
"Azure Knight?"
"Yes...he is a true nightmare to the world, and I, personally, am done with nightmares..."
They were both silent. Reily sat down next to Siegfried. He noticed he seemed tired and battle worn. It was then when Reily had an idea.
"Why don't you rest at my house, tonight? You seem exhausted."
Siegfried contemplated for a moment. He did not want to stay in one place for to long, but Reily was right, Siegfried was exhausted.
"OK then." Siegfried stood up. "What is your name?"
"Reily."
"Reily? If I am correct, that means courageous in Gaelic, no?"
"Yes, I think so. This way, Sir Siegfried!"
Reily, filled with excitement, lead Siegfried back to his home.
This was just the beginning. More is to come for Reily and Siegfried.
AN:
This was just a short opening chapter. All other chapters are going to longer, maybe 5 pages worth. 5 pages in OpenOffice writer, default setting, anyway.
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