This is my very first Fanfic. All I can say is that I hope you enjoy it. Oh, and this storyline is totally different to that of the series, so don't expect any Siegfried appearances lol


This is another tale of swords and souls……

The Soavan family was the most powerful force in England. However, they were not of English descent, so their reputation was quite a negative one. Despite their alienation, they were very rich, intelligent, and above all, excellent fighters. The head of the family, Fandarel Soavan, had one thing on his mind: eternal glory. And from years of research, his ultimate goal had him set his sights on Soul Edge, the most powerful weapon in the world. But, in his old age, he knew he was about to die before he could get his hands on Soul Edge. He looked to his eldest son, Rayn. He saw him as the future of Soavan, for he looked capable of such a task.

"Son."

"Yes, father?"

"You know that I am to die soon, right?"

"Yes, father."

"And one thing that will let me die in peace is seeing you raise Soul Edge in victory."

"But, father, I don't know anything about Soul Edge…."

"Son, all you should know is that once you find Soul Edge, the Soavan family will forever be in the pages of history."

"Father, I am far too young for this burden. But I shall bring honor to our name."

Fandarel instructed his second-in-command, Eamon, to go with Rayn to Eluin Island south of England. It was rumored that the people there hold a great clue to Soul Edge's location. However, they are a savage race, and they MUST use force against them if they are to unlock this clue.

"Rayn, I still do not get why your father would take you on such a dangerous mission. You're only 14 for crying out loud!"

"I would not underestimate father's decision. I'll show you once I get on the field."

Rayn suggested that he personally go check the island before he dispatch the mercenaries his father hired. When Rayn found the village the people lived in, however, he saw that they were peaceful beings, not savages as his father had described. He decided to speak with the chief before tearing down the village.

"I come in peace. I just request that you tell me what Soul Edge is, exactly."

"Well, young one, I cannot tell you the secrets of our ancients."

"Please, I just want to know the slightest detail about the weapon."

"You're persistent, I'll give you that. Alright, here's what I can tell you. Soul Edge is rumored to be the world's most powerful sword. It can shift form depending on the master's commands. But, young one, do you TRULY desire such a blade?"

"I must, to bring honor to the name Soavan!"

Eamon was spying on Rayn throughout their conversation. He assumed that Rayn had defected, and ordered the mercenaries to tear down the village. The chief and Rayn saw them approach, and Rayn knew exactly what was going on.

"Rayn, you are now an enemy to your own father!"

"Eamon, you do not understand!"

"Oh, I do understand! You want Soul Edge for yourself!"

The chief knew what was going to happen. He threw his staff at Rayn.

"Use the staff, Rayn! Defeat your enemy with the Kali-Yuga!"

Rayn picked up the staff and swung it at Eamon. Eamon's sword was broken in 2 instantly. Eamon, terrified, fled the village. However, the mercenaries pressed the attack, slaying innocent villagers. Rayn charged at the mercenaries and used the staff to defeat them. The chief watched as Rayn defeated one mercenary after another with precision. Eventually, the villagers assisted and fought back, dispelling the mercenary force. Rayn was now an enemy of the Soavan, and soon Eamon would tell Fandarel.

"WHAT!"
"Brother, he is still on the island. We can defeat him, right?"
"No. I'm sending in Rhian."

"Brother, please, let me make up for retreating."

"You can make up for your retreat by leaving. Now."

Rhian was Rayn's younger brother. He was gifted with magical powers, and spent all of his time studying the magical arts. When he heard he was going to Eluin Island, he saw this as a chance to impress Fandarel.

"Rayn, I am impressed with how you drove back those warriors."

"Thank you. I practiced with spears back home."

"Do you know what you are wielding right now?"

"A staff?"

"Not just any staff, boy! This is the Eluin treasure, the Kali-Yuga. It is a mystical staff that drives away evil with clean energy. That's why you defeated your uncle easily. I see a young man with good intentions in you, Rayn. When you father attacks you again, we will assist."

The villagers nodded in agreement. Rayn was puzzled by what was going on. He didn't know that his Uncle Eamon was a man of evil. If his uncle was evil, could father…..?