MY NOTES & INFORMATION: Welp, here's the base chapter with answers with here. Anyway, on to the disclaimer.

Soul Blade Kingdom: A Dreamer's Fate, like DK: Alternate side, Alternate story, starts in an alternate world of Dreamer's Kingdom. This story will be showing an alternate narration of Dominic's Quest. It will be having characters and worlds from various anime and games in it. You'll just have to review what character you want to see and I'll do my hardest to make it satisfying. I'll do all that I can manage to make this as entertaining as possible for you to enjoy. I will be doing requests. I do not own Kingdom Hearts, Soul Calibur or the various works appearing in this fanfiction. I own OCs and original worlds though.

Soul Blade Kingdom: A Dreamer's Fate

Arc 1: The Soul Blade

Prologue

On to the New Generation of Legends!

"Talking"

"SHOUTING"

'Thinking'

1590 A.D. was the year the terror known as Nightmare perish by the hands of Siegfried. This was also the final battle between the tainted sword, Soul Edge, and the holy sword, Soul Calibur. This final battle took place right on the battlefield before Wolfkrone's remaining forces that took care of the Malfested serving Nightmare.

On the dark battlefield, surviving soldiers struggled to rise to their feet to defeat their enemy. The soldiers were sent to rid of the Malfested lurking about the area, causing and leaving death and destruction where ever they went. Around them were several corpses of their companions were laid out all around them, their bodies either limp or dismembered from the battle against the Malfested. One soldier was helping a companion with an injured leg leave the battle field while the warrior next to them attempted to stand. As they attempted to do so, a loud stomp of heard. They stopped, stiff as statutes as they turn to see their new adversary.

Their adversary was a tall dark figure covered in dark blue armor that covers most of his body. His prominent feature is his right arm, which has been twisted and transformed into a large three-digit claw whose flesh overlaps his entire right arm and shoulder. His body seems to have degraded into one of dark energy. Where was to be was replaced with a compound of metal and bone. The mouth covering the chestplate from before has split open around his entire waist, connecting the legs and torso with a torrent of evil energy. The armor appears fused to his claw and much more metallic in appearance. The figure stabbed his sword, which was a giant crystalline structure with a red hue covering the blade and a blue core while having formed a proper handguard again and an eye was situated in the handguard, into the ground, letting a burst of pure yet evil red and black energy surge from the middle of the battlefield where it was standing. The remanding soldiers on the battlefield backed away in fear.

"Oh my God! It's the wielder of Soul Edge! It's Nightmare the Azure Knight!" One of the surviving soldiers screamed out of terror.

"No, we have to stop the Malfested, no matter the cost!" The limping soldier protested.

"Thomas, your leg is still injured from the battle earlier! It would be suicide to do such a thing in your state!" Another soldier scold.

"We shall thee here, monster!" A foolishly courageous soldier declared as he ran towards Nightmare, who paid him little mind.

"Souls...I need more souls! If you will not give me what I hunger for, then I'll destroy you all!" Nightmare bellowed as he quickly, and unknowingly, dispatches the foolish soldier, beheading him the process.

"Jacob!" Thomas screamed in despair at his companion's death. More soldiers charged at Nightmare simultaneously, tempted to avenge their comrade. Nightmare just laughed at their pointless efforts. Before they saw it coming, Nightmare dispatched of them quickly, beheading seven soldiers, dismembering six, and stabbing eight in half a minute. The remaining soldiers widened their eyes in awe and fear at how fast Nightmare killed their members.

"Retreat!" The Captain ordered. No one dared to go against that order. The remaining soldiers started running for their lives, the pure fear of being slained by the monster overwhelming them. As they did so, Nightmare raised Soul Edge high in the air, letting another surge of dark energy. The energy then proceeded to engulf the entire battlefield, killing any soldier within radius of it. All that could be seen was a blinding light.

As the light died down, it revealed an inter-dimensional area with fragments floating about in the background. This was the Astral Chaos.

Nightmare, Soul Edge still high in the air, placed his blade as he sensed he was not alone. His 'eyes' narrowed at the offending figure in front of him. Donning pure silver armor with a second layer of crystalline armor covers with a rather intricate design, a tattered cape flowing from his shoulders, a long, healed-over scar that ran from his right eyebrow to the base of his cheekbone , and long blonde hair, stood the wielder of the holy sword, Soul Calibur, was Siegfried Schtauffen. Nightmare glared at Siegfried with a force that would cause lesser man to scream in fear as they are reminded of Hell. But Siegfried was not a lesser man. Not anymore. He proved himself able to wield Soul Calibur.

Grasping Soul Calibur, which appeared in the form of nothing more than a large crystalline weapon that vaguely resembles a Zweihander sword from the blade up to the hilt, he poised his weapon into attack position as did Nightmare. The two rivals circled each other, watching each others movements as they circled around. The moment only lasted for 6 seconds as they instantly started their attack. Their blades clashed once, then again, and again as the two warriors swung their spirit sword at their enemy with a simple goal in mind. Their death and the future of the world.

Siegfried's future was one without Nightmare, Soul Edge, or Soul Calibur. Though he thanked the sword for giving him power, he knew it was just as twisted as Soul Edge, only that instead of destruction and death, it was peace and order. Though a righteous goal, it had twisted methods of achieving it.

Nightmare wanted the opposite. He wanted nothing but death and destruction where he went, just to appease Soul Edge's hunger in exchange that he gain more power from the souls. He never cared for anyone but himself and his power. He would easily kill even the most loyal of his minions only to appease Soul Edge.

As the warriors continued to attack, Nightmare took the initiative and placed more force in his blade and sent Siegfried flying away a short distance away. Siegfried skidded across the ground on his feet, his crystalline boots scrapping against it. Siegfried slumped, fatigue starting to take him. As his energy started to leave him, ice-like material started to thicken his crystalline arm and soon his armor. Siegfried winced at that. He realized that Soul Calibur's patience was starting to run out and it wanted Soul Edge destroyed now. Siegfried tried to resist it's control as he started to glow a light blue aura, but it proved to for naught. Soon a pillar of light engulfed Siegfried, showing that Soul Calibur was victorious. Nightmare watched this and just glared, disgusted at the thought of Soul Calibur wanted to destroy him and Soul Edge so soon. As the light died, Siegfried's crystalline layer of armor now had medium sized crystals jutting out from the back and Soul Calibur was now a glowing sword of light. As the blade glowed, his eyes glowed as well, proof that Soul Calibur was possessing him now.

In retaliation, Nightmare raised his sword high in the air once more, a vibrant red aura consuming his body. A pillar of red light then engulfed where Nightmare standing before it died down soon after. Soul Calibur took the initiative and charged at Nightmare. Nightmare, now glowing red with evil energy, charged at Soul Calibur in return.

The Soul Blades clashed then once more with neither Nightmare nor Soul Calibur giving any relent in their strength. A shock wave was then caused by the clash, separating the two warriors away from each other. As Soul Calibur was separated from Nightmare by the shock wave, it's grip on Siegfried's mind slacken, allowing him to taking control. Siegfried's eyes the returned to normal, reveal their normal blue color. Nightmare recovered from the shock wave swung his sword to cleave Siegfried in half. Siegfried knew it would be to late to stop the blow. His body still hadn't recovered it's balance. Siegfried's eye closed, accepting his fate.

"DIE!" Nightmare cried out as his sword was half way close to Siegfried, who hadn't regained balance.

'I...failed. I've failed you all.' he thought to himself. As he waited for the blade, strangely, it never came. instead, he heard the sound of steel hitting steel. As his body recovered its balance, he opened his eyes to see another warrior in armor. The armor in question was gold and black armored boots and a dull blue-green section that covers his abdomen. The second piece of armor sports the a symbol near the top Siegfried had never seen before. In all, the armor seem to resembled a Samurai's. All Siegfried did was stare and wonder his savior's identity.

"Are you alright?" His savior asked, snapping Siegfried out of his stupor. Siegfried nodded in return, still wondering the warrior's identity. Though he can see it, a smirk appeared on the warrior's face. "Good. The worlds don't want the wielder of Soul Calibur unable to battle."

"Who are you and what are you doing here?" Siegfried questioned.

"You may call me Eraqus. Do not worry, I am an ally." Eraqus said as he parried Soul Edge away. At the moment, Siegfried noticed his weapon. The first words that come to his mind were...

'What a strange weapon.' Siegfried had all right to think that in his case. The weapon in general was key-shaped. The weapon was grey in coloration and had the appearance of an old fashioned skeleton key, and the teeth are shaped like an "E". It's keychain was a black version of the strange symbol on his armor. Before Siegfried could ask, Eraqus replied, "I am sorry, but I have been told me not to meddle into the affairs of other worlds. But seeing that this Demon's darkness is a threat to the balance, my punishment will possibly be less severe."

"...Very well. Your help is much appreciated." Siegfried replied.

Nightmare swung his sword in outrage that a fool had the gal to dared interrupt his fight with Siegfried. He also growled at the presence of the weapon. It had a light similar to Soul Edge, albeit that it was much more pure.

"You...WHO ARE YOU?!" Nightmare demanded as he glared hell-like daggers at Eraqus. Eraqus merely replied "It is not the business of a monster like you to know my name. Especially one of Darkness!"

"You impudent Human! The Nightmare will devour your soul!" Nightmare declared.

"I would like to see such a thing if you would make it possible." Eraqus replied. "Be glad that Xehanort is not here, for his skills exceed mines. Now then, no more need for words. Now, is the the time for our blades."

At that, all three warriors poised their weapons to attack. Like earlier, this only lasted six seconds before they strike. Eraqus launched Thundaga spells to distract Nightmare while Siegfried went for the kill. Nightmare caught on to the strategy and evaded Siegfried's swing. Nightmare then kicked Siegfried, knocked his off his feet. Eraqus ran at Nightmare, his speed almost blinding, but Nightmare blocked his attack at the last second and kicked Eraqus away. As Eraqus rised to his feet, he launched a combo of Firagas and a sonic blade. Nightmare screamed in agony at the combo, increasing his rage at Eraqus. Siegfried then tackled Nightmare, sending skidding across the ground, only to add to his rage. Nightmare then quickly recovered, his rage rivaling the Sun itself. As Nightmare began to power up, Eraqus used Curaga to fully heal Siegfried. Siegfried was still suffering from fatigue a little while back, so Eraqus knew he need it more than him. Thanks to the Curaga, Siegfried's power increased to it's maximum, though Nightmare was still using what energy he had left. Which was far from little in this case.

"I thank you." Siegfried said.

"Your gratitude is welcome." Eraqus replied.

"ENOUGH GAMES, YOU FOOLS! TIME TO END THIS!" Nightmare declared as he was glowing a renewed red aura.

Siegfried let a smirk upon his face at that and his body started glowing a renewed blue aura. "We couldn't agree anymore on that, Nightmare!"

Before Nightmare had a chance to attack, a newcomer had suddenly arrived into battle. The person in question appeared to be a man with dark red hair and donning a purple assortments of clothing, he drew his sword and pointed it at Nightmare.

"Nightmare, your life ends here." He declared.

"WHO ARE YOU!" Nightmare demanded, annoyed that someone else dared to intervened once again.

"Kratos Aurion, an Angel sent from the Lord to destroy you." Kratos answered. Siegfried and Eraqus' eyes widen at the Angel's introduction. Never did they think an Angel would assist them.

"I am sorry that I am late. I had some... company that stalled me." Kratos explained.

"I see. In any case, your help is obliged as well." Siegfried said.

"It does not matter our numbers, any denizens of the light are welcome to assist us." Eraqus said.

"You still insist on fighting?! Pathetic! Out of my sight, you curs!" Nightmare bellowed once more as he charged at the three warriors. Kratos parried Nightmare assault, his sword blocking every time Nightmare swung his sword ludicrously. Even though Kratos was holding back, he managed to feel some of the force behind Nightmare's assault. As Kratos parried the last attack, he managed to slice at Nightmare, leaving a small cut on his armor. Nightmare then glowed red and let out a shock wave of energy that pushed Kratos away from him. Eraqus then assisted as he launched glowing chains of light at Nightmare, temporarily binding him. As Nightmare struggled, the chains slowly began to crack.

"Hurry! We don't have much time!" Eraqus warned. As Kratos attempted to end it, the chains broke at the last second, allowing Nightmare to dodge the thrust of Kratos' sword. As he attempted to cleave him in half, Eraqus parried the strike, protecting Kratos.

"Keyblade Wielder, though not needed, I thank you." Kratos said.

"Your gratitude is appreciated." Eraqus replied. At that little exchange, Nightmare kicked the two away, leaving them to skid across the floor on their feet. As they stopped, Siegfried decided it was time to end it. As Siegfried's blue aura glowed brighter, Kratos and Eraqus started glowing themselves, light flowing within them. Nightmare followed suit and was filled with all the power left in Soul Edge.

"It's... TIME!" Siegfried shouted as he charged.

"LET THE DARKNESS DIE!" Eraqus shouted as he followed.

"SHINING BIND!" Kratos shouted as he followed as well.

"Your puny existences ends here! DROWN IN DARKNESS!" Nightmare proclaimed as he charged. Unfortunately for him, the three warriors were at their maximum power as they charged. He didn't get the chance to be surprise as Kratos and Eraqus cut him simultaneously, forming an X on his armor. With that, Siegfried had a pure opening. As he neared his foe, Nightmare barely had the chance to fully guard as Soul Calibur had met his chest, piercing more than half of Soul Edge in the process. As Soul Edge cracked, the red light in Nightmare's eyes then faded.

"It is over." Kratos said as he sheathed his sword.

"Yes, indeed." Eraqus said as he lowered his Keyblade. At that moment, Soul Edge shattered, releasing the dark energy both inside it and Nightmare. As the energy was released, Nightmare vanished from the fabric of existence.

In the aftermath, Eraqus left and bid Siegfried and his world farewell and hoped for the best. Siegfried swore on his life to keep the worlds and the balance a secret. Kratos just vanished, bidding both Siegfried and Eraqus farewell. Siegfried just stood in the middle of the battlefield, surround by soldiers giving him a celebration in his honor. Henceforth, in the future, they become not only heroes, but legends as well. Siegfried was known as the slayer of Nightmare, Eraqus was known as the Key to Light, and Kratos was known as the Angelic Hero. It was finally over. For now.

And we move on... to the new generation of Heroes!

And there is the prologue. This is by far the most decent effort I can put into an epic battle kind of a chapter. You know what to do, reviews and such, just put in the reviews. I'm really getting tired of sounding like a broken record. That's all I got and so, I'm out.