Wow, my first fanfic...( I hope you enjoy it, and don't forget to review.
Constructive criticism is appreciated, but please don't be rude. Anyway,
this fic is going to have several chapters, and I plan to update
frequently. but I now you came to read the story, so here it is........
*-*_*-* CHAPTER 1 *-*_*-*
Early summer. Cairo. Heat.
Nothing but heat Raven thought as she walked through the busy streets of Cairo.
She was a gifted sorceress who had lived and trained in Egypt since she was very young.
Now she was 17, and a little over five and a half feet tall. Her hair was dyed a light purple,
and right now she was in her combat uniform, which consisted of a shear body suit cut
short above her knees and elbows. Over it she wore a short linen skirt with slits on the
sides and a linen top that exposed her somewhat covered midriff. Around her neck she
wore and Egyptian collar that was decorated with lapis and carmilian beads. She wore
black leather boots that had white linen wrapped around their tops and red fingerless
gloves.
Although Raven had been born in Italy, she liked to think of herself as an
Egyptian. Mostly because Italians were afraid of witches, and although Raven was not a
witch, did not want to associate herself with people who would kill her at the drop of a
hat.
Witches, Sorceresses, it did not matter much to most people, but to Raven, is was
a world of a difference. A witch is not born with her powers, but sold her soul to the devil
to get them. Sorcery is hereditary. Witches can only cast evil spells. Sorceresses can't,
but can heal wounds and generate objects with their unique physic abilities. From a very
young age, Raven had learned to use her magic and physic abilities to fight. She used a
katana that was not actually real, but would appear when she wanted it to, and remain
solid until she bid it disappear or was knocked unconscious. This was quite handy, for
unlike most warriors, she did not need to carry her weapon in plain sight.
Raven was used to sparring with other warriors. But she was not used to a mission
like this, where she would be expected to actually face a real aponent. Even now, in the
heat of the day, she could feel the evil that had lingered like smoke for far too long. Soul
Edge. It was everywhere now, and Raven had dedicated herself to destroying it ever since
the evil first came into being four years ago. Now that the evil had reawakened, she was
having new luck finding the information she needed. For months, she had poured her
blood, sweat and tears into searching for the shards. Now she had three, all locked away
in a shining gold box that was well hidden. Now she was approaching her fourth. It's
current owner was somewhere in this city, Raven could feel it. She could sense the shard,
hungry to be joined with the rest of the sword.
A woman in a red cloak was walking some distance ahead of Raven. As soon as
Raven saw the woman, she knew that this was her target. She could feel the evil presence
within her. Raven pushed through the sleepy, sweaty crowd to get to the woman. It was
no easy task. Though Raven never let on the she was following the woman, the woman
seemed to know anyway. Down alleys and through busy, crowded streets she ran, as
though trying to get rid of her pursuer. Finally, the woman stopped in an empty square
and turned around. A shock of white hair shone in the Egyptian sun. She was tall. Almost
a foot taller than Raven. She wore a red outfit that matched her cloak and a sword across
her hip. The woman smiled at Raven and spoke.
"So. It is you. I think you have something I want."
Raven was surprised, but did not let it show
"I was about to say the same thing" she yelled.
The woman smiled.
"My name is Ivy. And you are Raven. I know. I am impressed. I did not think
that you would be a threat. My sources told me you would not be difficult to contain, but
sources can be wrong. Now, give up your shards or die!"
Raven's Katana, Amon-Re appeared in her hand "Never!" she yelled, and launched
herself at Ivy, who flicked her sword nonchalantly at the young girl. Instantly it separated
into segments and coiled around Raven. Ivy swung the blade over her head, tossing the
light girl into the dust. Ivy laughed
"Want more?"
Raven snarled and attacked again. This time she dodged the snake-like blade and kicked
Ivy hard in her side. The woman was not fazed, however. She rolled over and in an
instant was on her feet again, ready for more. Ivy swung her blade vertically and Raven,
who dodged it easily, and cut horizontally at her opponent. Alas, it only resulted in a
scratch, and Ivy did not flinch. Again the segmented sword came at Raven, wrapping
around her tightly.
"Now, come on, girl." Ivy said "you know you will not win, and I hate to kill off a
child. Just give me the shards and I will let you..."
Ivy never finished her sentence, because another sword had appeared out of nowhere and
cut a long gash across Ivy's back. Instantly the snake sword loosened its grasp on Raven,
who fell to the ground, surprised. She was up in an instant, though, just in time to watch a
young red-haired man kick Ivy hard in the side of her head. With an inhumane scream,
the woman fell into the dust, unconscious.
The young man kicked her softly in the shoulder, as if to make sure she was down for the
count. The he looked over at Raven and smiled.
"That was a nasty bit of trouble, but its okay now. She won't bother you
anymore."
Raven glared at him. She was not happy to have been denied the fight by some
stranger, and then treated like a child. She brushed by him and bent next to Ivy to find the
shard.
"Anyway, my name is Yunsung. Maybe you can help me. I am looking for
someth...Hey what is that?"
Raven had just pulled the shard from the woman and put it inside her pocket. She began
to walk away when Yunsung stopped her.
"Hey just let me see that. I think it is what I am looking for..."
Raven turned and gave glared at him in such a way, that if looks could kill, Yunsung
would have exploded into ash and fire.
"I could have handled that. YOU should not have interfered. And this I am keeping."
Yunsung stared at her, and Raven began to walk away.
"HEY, wait." He yelled after her.
"Goodbye, Yunsung!" Raven said coldly. In a moment she was lost to the crowd.
Yunsung just stared after her. Damnit he thought to himself. She had a shard. I know it.
She was pretty cute to. I better go find her and talk her out of that shard!
With that, Yunsung was dashing down the street.
AN: Phew! Well that is all for chapter one. The next chapter is pretty much done, so it should be up soon. YAY!!
*-*_*-* CHAPTER 1 *-*_*-*
Early summer. Cairo. Heat.
Nothing but heat Raven thought as she walked through the busy streets of Cairo.
She was a gifted sorceress who had lived and trained in Egypt since she was very young.
Now she was 17, and a little over five and a half feet tall. Her hair was dyed a light purple,
and right now she was in her combat uniform, which consisted of a shear body suit cut
short above her knees and elbows. Over it she wore a short linen skirt with slits on the
sides and a linen top that exposed her somewhat covered midriff. Around her neck she
wore and Egyptian collar that was decorated with lapis and carmilian beads. She wore
black leather boots that had white linen wrapped around their tops and red fingerless
gloves.
Although Raven had been born in Italy, she liked to think of herself as an
Egyptian. Mostly because Italians were afraid of witches, and although Raven was not a
witch, did not want to associate herself with people who would kill her at the drop of a
hat.
Witches, Sorceresses, it did not matter much to most people, but to Raven, is was
a world of a difference. A witch is not born with her powers, but sold her soul to the devil
to get them. Sorcery is hereditary. Witches can only cast evil spells. Sorceresses can't,
but can heal wounds and generate objects with their unique physic abilities. From a very
young age, Raven had learned to use her magic and physic abilities to fight. She used a
katana that was not actually real, but would appear when she wanted it to, and remain
solid until she bid it disappear or was knocked unconscious. This was quite handy, for
unlike most warriors, she did not need to carry her weapon in plain sight.
Raven was used to sparring with other warriors. But she was not used to a mission
like this, where she would be expected to actually face a real aponent. Even now, in the
heat of the day, she could feel the evil that had lingered like smoke for far too long. Soul
Edge. It was everywhere now, and Raven had dedicated herself to destroying it ever since
the evil first came into being four years ago. Now that the evil had reawakened, she was
having new luck finding the information she needed. For months, she had poured her
blood, sweat and tears into searching for the shards. Now she had three, all locked away
in a shining gold box that was well hidden. Now she was approaching her fourth. It's
current owner was somewhere in this city, Raven could feel it. She could sense the shard,
hungry to be joined with the rest of the sword.
A woman in a red cloak was walking some distance ahead of Raven. As soon as
Raven saw the woman, she knew that this was her target. She could feel the evil presence
within her. Raven pushed through the sleepy, sweaty crowd to get to the woman. It was
no easy task. Though Raven never let on the she was following the woman, the woman
seemed to know anyway. Down alleys and through busy, crowded streets she ran, as
though trying to get rid of her pursuer. Finally, the woman stopped in an empty square
and turned around. A shock of white hair shone in the Egyptian sun. She was tall. Almost
a foot taller than Raven. She wore a red outfit that matched her cloak and a sword across
her hip. The woman smiled at Raven and spoke.
"So. It is you. I think you have something I want."
Raven was surprised, but did not let it show
"I was about to say the same thing" she yelled.
The woman smiled.
"My name is Ivy. And you are Raven. I know. I am impressed. I did not think
that you would be a threat. My sources told me you would not be difficult to contain, but
sources can be wrong. Now, give up your shards or die!"
Raven's Katana, Amon-Re appeared in her hand "Never!" she yelled, and launched
herself at Ivy, who flicked her sword nonchalantly at the young girl. Instantly it separated
into segments and coiled around Raven. Ivy swung the blade over her head, tossing the
light girl into the dust. Ivy laughed
"Want more?"
Raven snarled and attacked again. This time she dodged the snake-like blade and kicked
Ivy hard in her side. The woman was not fazed, however. She rolled over and in an
instant was on her feet again, ready for more. Ivy swung her blade vertically and Raven,
who dodged it easily, and cut horizontally at her opponent. Alas, it only resulted in a
scratch, and Ivy did not flinch. Again the segmented sword came at Raven, wrapping
around her tightly.
"Now, come on, girl." Ivy said "you know you will not win, and I hate to kill off a
child. Just give me the shards and I will let you..."
Ivy never finished her sentence, because another sword had appeared out of nowhere and
cut a long gash across Ivy's back. Instantly the snake sword loosened its grasp on Raven,
who fell to the ground, surprised. She was up in an instant, though, just in time to watch a
young red-haired man kick Ivy hard in the side of her head. With an inhumane scream,
the woman fell into the dust, unconscious.
The young man kicked her softly in the shoulder, as if to make sure she was down for the
count. The he looked over at Raven and smiled.
"That was a nasty bit of trouble, but its okay now. She won't bother you
anymore."
Raven glared at him. She was not happy to have been denied the fight by some
stranger, and then treated like a child. She brushed by him and bent next to Ivy to find the
shard.
"Anyway, my name is Yunsung. Maybe you can help me. I am looking for
someth...Hey what is that?"
Raven had just pulled the shard from the woman and put it inside her pocket. She began
to walk away when Yunsung stopped her.
"Hey just let me see that. I think it is what I am looking for..."
Raven turned and gave glared at him in such a way, that if looks could kill, Yunsung
would have exploded into ash and fire.
"I could have handled that. YOU should not have interfered. And this I am keeping."
Yunsung stared at her, and Raven began to walk away.
"HEY, wait." He yelled after her.
"Goodbye, Yunsung!" Raven said coldly. In a moment she was lost to the crowd.
Yunsung just stared after her. Damnit he thought to himself. She had a shard. I know it.
She was pretty cute to. I better go find her and talk her out of that shard!
With that, Yunsung was dashing down the street.
AN: Phew! Well that is all for chapter one. The next chapter is pretty much done, so it should be up soon. YAY!!