Vampire's Legacy
by Yoake's Dream

I usually don't write AN's in my fics, but with all the problems that I had with this one fic the last time, I thought you all might want to take a quick read. I read this when I was working on chapter 3 of this fic, so if you're a little lost, it will all be made clear to you later ^_^

**Okay, the first time I had this fic posted up here, someone called Kritik flamed me. Now, I normally just ignore flames and chalk them up to creative differences, but something that this person said really, REALLY pissed me off. First off, I was called a "new and aspiring writer." I'll admit, I'm new to writing Legacy of Kain fics, but I've been around for years. That was one thing. The one that has me even writing this is that I was accused of perjury. If you haven't read it, basically, it says that I went and stole someone else's idea, and decided to make a "cheap knock off". When I first read this, I was hurt, but then I just flat out became pissed. Now, what I have to say to the fans out there that actually like this fic, thank you. I mean that dearly. I came up with the idea of this story after I played SR2 and beat it. I'll admit, to some of the things that this coward had to say about adding a female character and having her with this special bond with Raziel. That's very common in any fic with a strong male lead. As for being told that this idea was "definitely not your own".... Well, piss on you too buddy. If this person thinks that this idea wasn't my own, then he/she doesn't know who the hell they're dealing with. I'm a writer of Honor. I rarely use material from others, and when I do, I give credit. Midori Bond, Yoake's Dream, nor Yoake Halo will have Thief next to their names (if you haven't guess, I'm all three). As for what was said about an obsession with gold and amber eyes, Play the blasted game, and tell me, what color are their eyes? DUH! The vampire's eyes are all yellow! Stacia is half vampire, she's going to have similar features! And on a final note: Kritik, I don't care if you don't like this fic or not. I don't care if anyone does not like this fic. But the review that you left me last time was a personal attack. The next time you feel that you have to slam someone the way that you have slammed me, then have the balls to come up with some fucking proof on the matter. Or at least dare to leave an e-mail address. I'm an adult, I can talk things out just as rationally as the next person. The cowardly things you did and said just show me how adolescent you really are. But don't attack me as if you know me, and expect me not to respond. Thank you.**


And a special thanks to Ryoken for actually wanting to read this fic. You know what I mean ^_~

Prologue- Daughter of Nosgoth

**A/N:ps- There are some MAJOR spoilers for SR2. If you haven't played it, or simply don't want the end to be ruined, then don't read any farther.**

Kain looked around the chamber with bored eyes. I know you're in here, he said lowly. He could smell nightshade. She always smelled like nightshade.

A young woman walked out from behind the one of the pillars. She looked at her master with neutral amber eyes. Yes Father, she said lowly. Her deep red hair fell around her shoulders as she watched him pace the large chamber.

What have I told you about wandering around my stronghold? Kain asked. He looked at her with angered golden eyes. Sometimes, she was as stubborn as his first child. Can you possibly fathom what dangers lurk down here?

She looked around the chamber again and started towards a large golden hued door. I know of the dangers. You have warned me of the dangers plenty of times.

Then why are you here? he growled.

Surely, Father, you of all people should know why I'm down here. She gently ran her hand up one of the engravings on the door. After all, aren't you the one that taught me that free will is nothing more than an illusion? I do believe that fate would like for me to find out why you are so protective of me.

That is because you are my child.

That did not seem to concern you when I would plead for the lives of friends, now did it? she asked with an arched eyebrow.

Kain could feel his anger starting to get the better of him. You would best to hold your tongue Stacia. It would not do for you to incur my wrath, he said lowly. A small smirk crossed his face as he looked at her. I doubt your body would be able to survive.

She looked at her hands and felt her eyes narrow. She was over a millennia old, yet she still looked as if she were completely human. Her father's lieutenants all called her weak because of her state, except one. Her only true friend. I am a vampire, she said lowly. She was not going to rise to his bait. I am also your daughter. I am not as weak as everyone thinks. She turned to her father and looked at him. So, if you think that my tongue is too sharp for my own good, you have an open invitation to rip it out, Father.

Yellow eyes narrowed. This is his doing, isn't it? Kain asked in a growl. He has found you, and now, is trying to use you to get to me. Is that his plan?

Stacia leaned back on against the door and smiled. she mused. Sometimes you are too paranoid for even your own good.

Then again, maybe he is wise to think that you would want to find the truth, a familiar voice said from the shadows.

Kain quickly turned to where the voice came from. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Stacia stand straight as well. Come out here Raziel. Playing games of manipulation has never been your forte, Kain said with more calm than he felt. The Soul Reaver was back, and this time, there were no more tricks he could play to extend his life.

Raziel walked to the center of the room. His glowing eyes focused on Kain and the Vampire-Human that stood slightly behind him. I have no intentions of playing games with you Kain, he said lowly. That is a talent better used by Moebius and yourself. His focus then shifted to the woman behind Kain. he said lowly.

She looked at him with widened eyes. She knew what happened to him, but this was the first time she had ever seen him since he was thrown into the abyss. Hello Raziel, she said in a whisper.

The Soul Reaver shook his head. You should have left as soon as you had the dream, he told her.

Kain looked from Raziel to Stacia. What dream? he asked.

Stacia lowered her eyes for a moment. She could still feel the fear gripping her as she gazed at the huge creature with blue skin and golden eyes. I have to find out who, and what I am, she said looking up into Kain's face. Before he could say anything, she shook her head. A dream told me that I am more than your daughter. There is a reason Fate decided that I would never evolve. I need to find out what that reason is.

And exactly how do you plan on doing this? he asked.

She turned back to the door again. By using the Time Streaming Device that is just beyond these doors. She could feel Kain's anger radiating off of him, but she also knew she would have to stand her ground.

And how will you get in there? Kain asked. No sooner did the words leave his mouth, was there a loud explosion above the doors.

Raziel lowered the wrath-blade on his arm and looked at Kain. It is only fair that she knows of who she really is, he growled.

You have no clue as to what you are talking about, Kain hissed. He grabbed her arm before she could go into the chamber with the device. Stacia, listen to me, you do not want to start meddling with the past. It will only haunt you no matter which path you choose.

No Father, Stacia said as she shook her head. You are the one that does not understand. The past is already haunting me. I have to find a way to stop it. Otherwise, I will go mad.

Raziel watched Kain as he held onto her. He was always protective of her. After one incident when Dumah went on a killing rampage and nearly fed on her, did Kain see it fit to place her inside of his stronghold, never letting her out. Raziel saw the calculated look in Kain's eyes when Stacia told him that she would go mad, and realization struck. That is what he is after in the first place, he thought. Raziel summoned the Reaver again. he shouted. He leveled the weapon and took aim at his creator. This is her journey to figure out. Let her go!

Stacia's eyes widened when Kain pushed her away from him. This was the one sight that she never wanted to see. Her father about to fight against the only other person to love her. Raziel, what are you doing? she asked in a whisper. Her eyes only grew more horrified when Kain sent a blast of energy into Raziel's chest, sending him flying across the room. She was about to interfere when she realized something that only Raziel would have crafted.

By fighting with Kain, Raziel had given her a clear way to the Time Streaming Device.

She glanced back at Raziel and gave him a faint smile. Thank you, she whispered before lifting her skirts and running into the room.

Kain lifted Raziel in the air by his neck. He glared at his former lieutenant with pure hatred. he growled as the doors to the device chamber closed. Why help her?

Because, I am the Savior of Nosgoth, Raziel said mockingly. And because I know, she is Nosgoth.

Stacia quickly moved around the room turning the multiple dials. Her dreams had told her how to operate the machine that was created by the long dead Guardian of Time. As a time portal opened, she shielded her eyes from the bright flash of light. She jumped slightly when she heard her father's scream of pure rage. She closed her eyes and shook her head in hopes to clear it. She had passed the point of no return when she came down to the chamber in the first place.

With a shaky breath, Stacia looked at what she was wearing. The gown she was wearing was hardly practical for her journey, but she didn't care. What caught her eye was the shall she kept draped over her right shoulder. The only other one like it was the one Kain himself wore. I must find out who I am, she whispered taking the shall off. She placed it carefully on the final dial and ran over to the portal. Just as she heard Kain beating against the door, she jumped into the time stream.

© 2002 Midori Bond/Yoake's Dream. I don't own the rights to the Legacy of Kain story, or characters. I do, however own Stacia. Who ever I decide to use in this fic is the property of the wonderfully people that created LoK games. Don't sue, It's not like you'll get anything.
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