All right, all right! Heh-heh, it's my first time to write a SC fanfic but not first time in the ff net!

Disclaimer: I only own my characters, Sakon, Tayuya, Bianca, Byrne, Adler and Sarah, and of course, the story. (Kierkess is not mine, he is Namco's)

Summary: Strife destroyed his parents and siblings' (OCs) lives. A cadet (OC) wants to put an end to his ruling, with his other girl teammates (OCs). A young Maletta captain looks like Strife's brother, plus, the same name, who is that Maletta soldier? Will the cadet stop Strife's fury?

Hellfire's Abyss

Prologue: Destruction and Strife

Parousia, a town where Grandall's castle is, Strife, the second of the youngest of the Grandall family is walking to the wide hallway of the castle. He spotted his younger brother, Kierkess starring at the window.

"Good morning, Strife…" Kierkess said, without looking at Strife, he's eyes still glued out of the window. "Ahm…good morning, Kierkess." Strife replied, and then went back in walking.

He came to a wide living room when he saw his oldest brother, Adler, reading a book about Psychics, beside him was his second oldest brother, Byrne, looking at Adler's book, which he is showing weird looks which means he can't understand a thing, Sarah, his older sister, was sitting in cross-legs looking at Strife with that stern look that says: "Shut up or I'll kick your butt". Strife sighed and headed to a comfy sofa, being a son of an emperor is the best!

Minutes later, Kierkess joined his 4 siblings. After Kierkess had sit, their mother went inside the room. Kierkess is having that unemotional look again.

Maybe today, their mother will announce who will be the next emperor for their father is already dead. Strife is excited to hear his name to be an emperor…

"Mother…why did you have to keep us waiting?" Sarah commented, impatiently. Their mother glared at her then started talking, "With the decisions of people, it is seemed that Strife will be our new emperor."

Strife rose from his seat and put on a proud face as Sarah rose in shock. "WHAT?! But he's just a little kid, how could he possibly rule Grandall?" she shouted. Kierkess looked at both of his older siblings.

"She's right, mother! He is just ten years old!" Byrne said, Strife looked at the ground, trembling in anger, how could they insult him?

Adler stood up, "It is best if I'm the emperor, of course, I'm the smartest." He said. Strife looked at him, no body seem to be on his side until…

"Please…Adler, Byrne, Sarah…Strife is the one who is chosen to be the new emperor and we can't do anything about it. And, as if I care!" it was Kierkess, he is always at Strife's side, even if their older siblings are against them.

DESTROY THEM! THEY WERE INSULTING YOU! ATTACK!

Strife's eyes widened as he heard an unfamiliar voice commanding him. His eyes caught attention of his iron sword, the 'Ambition'. He quickly grabbed it. "Strife, you imbecile! What are you doing?!" Adler screamed.

Strife stabbed him in the chest and glared at Byrne and Sarah. "WHA-WHAT ARE Y-YOU D-DOING, STRIFE?!!!" Byrne screamed as Strife stabbed him too.

"This is absurd! Strife! You stupid pig! Stop it this instant!!!!" Sarah shouted, but it's no use Strife just stabbed her like what he did to his older brothers, he did this to his mother too, then he turned to Kierkess.

Kierkess was starring at the dead body of his family…why is Strife doing this?

Strife soul-charged and attacked him with his unblockable attack, hitting Kierkess' head, which bleed, it was bleeding like hell.

After some time of starring at his trembling, blood-covered hands, Strife screamed. What have he done? Where do those voices came from? From who or from what?

Days after, he couldn't eat.

Days after, he couldn't sleep.

Days after, he was concealing a dagger, trembling in fear.

There was no smile at sight.

His eyes are lifeless and with no hope.

There is no one to look after him; there is no trust at all. There is just that unfamiliar voice in that throne telling him that he did the right thing, after some time that voice became his.

To be continued…

Formulas:

Name: Adler Astlar Grandall
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Job Class: Knight
Weapon: Lance, "Burdonasse'
Head: ---
Mask: (you can put oval glasses!)
Chin: ---
Hair: Long Perm (brown)
Lower Torso: ---
Mid Torso: Cotton Shirt (standard)
Upper Torso: ---
Shoulders: ---
Arms: ---
Neck: Cloak (dark blue)
Waist: ---
Lower legs: ---
Upper Legs: Tapered Pants (blue)
Shins: ---
Socks: ---
Feet: Protective Greaves (standard)

Face: 03
Skin: Standard
Lips: Standard
Eyes: dark blue
Eyebrows: Standard
Underwear: Standard
Voice: Young Man 2

Love interest/s: If books count… DICTIONARY!

Adler is the oldest and smartest one in the Grandall siblings. Can be a smarty-pants but he can be a good guy. He hates people that mispronounce or have bad grammar.

Name: Byrne Astlar Grandall
Gender: Male
Job Class: Monk
Weapon: Nunchaku, "Gemini Rod"
Age: 14
Head: ---
Mask: ---
Chin: ---
Hair: Reagent (blonde)
Lower Torso: ---
Mid Torso: Clown Shirt (1: pink, 2: brown)
Upper Torso: ---
Shoulders: ---
Arms: ---
Neck: Decorative collar (standard)
Waist: ---
Lower legs: ---
Upper Legs: Tapered Pants (black)
Shins: ---
Socks: ---
Feet: Boots (red)

Face: 02
Skin: Standard
Lips: Standard
Eyes: light blue
Eyebrows: Blonde
Underwear: Standard
Voice: Young Man 1

Love interest/s: None

The second oldest boy, he is gayish and loves flowers, yes, some may think he's "cute" but he is somewhat a gay. He can be a coward at times…

Name: Sarah Astlar Grandall
Gender: Female
Job Class: Samurai
Weapon: Sickle, "Sickle"
Age: 13
Head: Enchanted Ring (red)
Mask: ---
Chin: ---
Hair: Noble Woman (1: blonde, 2: red) or Semi-long (blonde)
Lower Torso: ---
Mid Torso: Grand Dame (standard)
Upper Torso: ---
Shoulders: ---
Arms: ---
Neck: Grand Chocker (red)
Waist: Demonic Belt (violet)
Lower legs: ---
Upper Legs: ---
Shins: ---
Socks: ---
Feet: Decorative Boots (standard)

Face: 06
Skin: Standard
Lips: Red
Eyes: light blue
Eyebrows: Blonde
Underwear: Standard
Voice: Girl 1

Love interest/s: None

Naïve and obnoxious, she is weak and slow. Sarah usually teases Kierkess and Strife, but she always cared for Byrne and Adler. She hates dirt!

Name: Kierkess Astlar Grandall
Gender: Male
Job Class: Gladiator
Weapon: Grieve Edge, "Hell's Design"
Age: 9
Head: ---
Mask: ---
Chin: ---
Hair: Medium Length (light-brown)
Lower Torso: ---
Mid Torso: Noble's Shirt (black)
Upper Torso: ---
Shoulders: ---
Arms: ---
Neck: ---
Waist: ---
Lower legs: ---
Upper Legs: Hunter's pants (black)
Shins: ---
Socks: ---
Feet: Cursed Boots (white)

Face: 01
Skin: 04, 15
Lips: 04, 15
Eyes: black
Eyebrows: Standard
Underwear: Black
Voice: Young Man 1

Love interest/s: He doesn't care about love yet.

Kierkess is the youngest and the most serious one in the siblings. He cared most for his older brother, Strife. He also idolizes King Chester.

A/N: Kierkess is a very familiar name, huh? Yes, I got the name from a guy in Chronicle 10 who hates Hyle. The one with the eye patch, yup! So, you think he's stupid? Why? Is it because he kicks your character's ass all the time? If you call him a bastard, HMPH! Take my fist of fury!!!! Jeez, it's just a game... You think Strife is OOC? Really, he's not that psycho like Mickie James or as brutal as Skurai (Ragnarok manga: into the abyss) it's all!!!! I'll prove it! Look at this website:

http:// www.soularchive.jp. Look at the characters and Strife's story on his profile!

NO FLAMES OR PERISH!