A/N: I've already had this chappie typed up, because I thought of putting this and the next two chapters as part of the first, but I realized it was getting waaaaaaaaaaaay too long and it would probably bore you, the readers, so I made it three chapters! Anyway, here it is!
Disclaimer: I do not own Soul Calibur 3. I only own Chanelle, and Hannah and Julia (my best friends) own themselves…even though since technically appear in my story as OCs, I could possibly own them…hmmm…
Chapter 2: Chanelle and Cassandra
(Chanelle's POV)
When I came to after falling through the silver light, I heard someone muttering to himself or herself.
"Why do I always get left with the babysitting jobs? It's not fair. Sophie always gets to go on the adventures, and I'm stuck here. It just isn't fair!"
I heard a bang, and opened my eyes. I found myself in a bed in a little sunny room. There was a desk with a vase on it on my right, and a plain, stone wall on the left. In a corner, by a window, a girl sat, looking out the said window. She had short, feathery, light blonde hair, and bright green eyes that were filled with anger. (A/N: I really suck at describing clothes, so I'll just say it was a long blue and white shirt with a short skirt and leggings. She had white gloves on, and a little bit of armor on one shoulder, and long white boots. Yeah, that should give you an idea of who this is.) A small shield and short sword leaned against the wall next to the girl. She seemed to have no idea that I was awake.
"Well, maybe I should just go myself, and prove that I can handle myself! Show here that she's not the only one who can destroy Soul Edge!" A triumphant grin spread across her face. Wait a sec, Soul Edge! Then, that girl must be…she's Cassandra from SC3! My favorite character! So, I'm stuck in Soul Calibur 3…awesome. I decided to pipe up.
"If you do go, then won't you think that she'll worry about you? She told you to baby-sit so that her kids would be safe." I told Cassandra.
"I know, but she hasn't even left yet! She should at least give me a- hey wait a minute!" She turned around to stare at me. I swung my legs out of bed and sat up, then finding a sword at my throat.
"How do you know about Sophitia?" She said, a look in her eyes that said 'you-better-tell-me-what-you-know-or-else-you're-dead.'
"I heard you complaining about being stuck babysitting. Sorry, I'm used to listening to my friends complain and then I answer them." I said honestly. 'Please don't kill me, please don't kill me' I silently begged. Cassandra looked straight into my eyes, and I felt that I couldn't look away.
"I suppose you're telling the truth, but I'm still not convinced I can trust you. For all I know, you might be working with that girl who's trying to kidnap Sophie's kids!"
She growled, then said "That's how I got stuck babysitting in the first place!"
"You mean Tira? Ew, why would I work for her? She's a stupid brat who cares nothing about anyone but herself." I said.
"Or are you just saying that to make me think that you hate her so that you can fool me into letting you take away the little ones?" 'Wow, she put a lot of thought into that one. Too bad she's wrong.'
"I swear, I'm telling the truth. I don't work for Tira. In fact, I hate her with a passion. I swear on my life that I won't even go near Sophitia's children." Cassandra considered this, then lowered her sword.
"Alright, I believe you. But if you even think of going back on your word, I'll kill you." I nodded and got up. I realized that I could look at Cassandra eye to eye. I ran my fingers through my hair incase it was really messy, and found that it was now came down to the middle of my neck, instead of my shoulders. 'Okay…that's strange…'
"So, who are you?" Cassandra asked me.
"Oh, I'm Chanelle." I replied. Whether I should have used my real name or not, I don't know or care. I noticed that I wasn't wearing my shorts and t-shirt anymore either. I now wore a midnight blue shirt that had a hood and one of the sleeves came halfway down my right arm, while the left one just barely covered my shoulder. A blue bracelet with a silver bird on it, along with three, vertical, wavy lines on either side of the bird was on my right wrist. I also had long tan pants on with a belt that slanted from my right hip to my left. I now wore midnight blue boots instead of sandals. 'Okay, this goes down under "Weird beyond reason"' I have to be not all-knowing and suspicious.
"And who are you?" I asked.
"I'm Cassandra Alexandra. Just Cassie or Cass for short."
"Oh, well nice to meet you!" There, perfectly natural.
"Where are you from, Chanelle?" Shoot, she had to ask that! C'mon, don't say U.S, don't say U.S…
"Oh, I'm from Amsterdam."
"Where's that?" She didn't seem at all suspicious. Phew.
"It's the capital of a really small country called the Netherlands, or Holland, near Germany."
"I've never heard of it."
"Yeah, most people just think Germany and then nothing else major in that area, besides France and England."
"I see…how old are you? You look older than you sound." I laughed.
"Most people do. I just turned thirteen." She looked surprised.
"Wow, a little young to be going around by yourself."
"Yeah, but I'm with my friends-wait a second! Have you seen a blonde girl with brown eyes who talks very much and a redheaded girl with green eyes who is always arguing at the blonde one?" How could I forget all about my best friends? I'm such an idiot! Worse still, Cassandra shook her head.
"No, I haven't. Sophie and I just found you by yourself."
"Really? Oh." I sighed, then said, "Well, maybe I can convince Sophitia to let you go and destroy Soul Edge while she stays here." Cassandra looked at me in surprise.
"You'd do that for a person you don't even know?" She asked. I nodded.
"I would, and it's obvious that you don't want to be stuck being the babysitter." She laughed and smiled happily.
"Thank you so much!" She did a little happy twirl in the air. (A/N: I know, it seems a little childish, but you would too if you were stuck against your will and granted freedom…probably…) She then said, "Oh, and this is yours." She picked up two sheathed swords and handed them to me.
"I took them off your belt before Sophitia and I took you here, just in case you were with Tira or something." I took the swords and put them on my belt. The scabbards was long and thin, suggesting the swords to be rapiera of some sort. They were just leather, but silver with the same three lines as on my bracelet. The hilts of the swords were similar to Raphael's Flambert: a small, thin, circular bell-guard with a knuckle guard that attached to the bottom of the hilt. The hilts were a silvery-blue in color. So that means that I get to use my favorite type of swords to fight with. Sweet. I take fencing lessons and compete in tournaments, so I'm used to fighting with this sort of weapon.
"Thanks for giving it back. So, are we going to talk to Sophitia, or just stand around talking all day?" Cassandra laughed, and answered,
"Here, follow me." She left the room and I followed, walking down several halls decorated with various swords and shields (which I looked at with avid interest). We finally stopped in what appeared to be a kitchen, where a tall woman with long blonde hair –Sophitia- was cooking something that smelled really good. An apron covered a plain white dress. (A/N: She isn't in her fighting outfit.) The kitchen had plain stone walls with various cooking things hanging from them.
"Sis, our guest is up!" Cassandra greeted cheerfully. Sophitia turned to look at me. Her green eyes looked at me with curiosity and kindness.
"Hello. I'm Sophitia, Cassandra's sister." She said. I smiled and replied,
"I'm Chanelle. Pleased to meet you." I tried to imagine what either Hannah or Julia would be doing it either was in my place. Julia would probably become hyper and spill the whole thing about being from another world and scare Cass and Sophie. Hannah would probably just take things calmly and one at a time, but probably not offer help Cassie. Thinking about this made me feel a pang of loneliness.
"So, Chanelle, where are you from?"
"She said she's from Amsterdam in some country near Germany." Cassandra answered for me.
"Oh? I've never heard of it. What's it like?"
"Well, it's just mainly low-lying plains with lots of farms. Nothing very interesting. Lots of lakes, as well." I answered simply.
"I see. Well, you came in here for a reason, I can tell. What is it?" Moment of truth…
"Sis, I want to go and look for Soul Edge." Cassandra said, deciding to be to-the-point. Sophitia's face immediately hardened.
"Cassandra, I've told you, I won't have you possibly go and have yourself killed by searching for it. It's too dangerous." This is where I decided to step in.
"Sophitia, if you don't mind me saying, you should let Cassandra have her chance at this. Your children need to have their mother around. Plus, I know that Tira is going to come and try to take them from you. She's relentless, and won't give up." I knew I was putting myself in danger by saying this, but I didn't care. I told Cassie I'd help, and I will help. Sophitia gave me a shocked look, and Cassandra did as well.
"How do you know this?" Her voice was wary, and Cassandra gave me a distrustful look. I would have to lie about this as well. I couldn't let them know I was from another world.
"On my way here, I had overheard her talking. She said 'Once I get my hands on that Greek woman's children, it'll be all over, and my master will return!' She must have heard me, because that was the last thing I remember hearing before being hit on the head and knocked out. I just wonder why she didn't kill me." Well, that was quite something for me to say, but I got my desired effect.
"I see. And where was this?" More tough questions, rats.
"I'm not sure. I was lost, and had no clue where I was. It was rather out in the open, though."
"Okay, I see. I suppose I should stay here, then. Cassandra, you go on and destroy Soul Edge." Cassandra grinned happily and nodded.
"Of course, sis!"
"And Chanelle?" I looked at Sophitia, wondering what she wanted me to do.
"Yes?"
"Will you please accompany my little sister? I know it will be very dangerous, and it would be safer for you two to go together." Do I ever! This is like a dream come true!
"I would be honored, Sophitia." Sophitia smiled happily, knowing that she could trust me, and nodded.
"Alright, I'll make preparations for the two of you. It will be a long journey."
"Thanks sis!" Cassandra pulled me aside as Sophitia started cooking.
"Way to go! This is great! I can finally not be looked as a shadow of my sister. She destroyed the first Soul Edge, you know. Thank you so much, Chanelle!" She said happily. I just smiled, a bit embarrassed.
"Of course. I love to help." I responded. 'I wonder where Hannah and Julia are. I miss them. I hope they are okay.' (A/N: Hey waitasec, there isn't any action! Or practically any humor! On the chapter goes then! Chanelle: Okay, but this chapter will be longer than the others, making me look like the most important character, which isn't supposed to be because you wanted everyone to be equal. fg00: O.o And here I thought that Hannah was supposed to be the smartest. Hannah: Hey! I am the smartest! Chanelle just got to say it because it's her chapter! Julia: Well then shut up and say it in your chapter!) (Sorry about that long A/N. I had to put in a little character-authoress humor)
"Alright then! C'mon, while Sophie's getting everything ready, I'll show you around!" She walked back out the kitchen and I followed her around as she acted the tour guide. She showed me the armory and forge, where I was practically drooling over the various swords and shields. I love looking at weapons, and I even collect some! We then set out to go to the Eurodyce Temple, but…
"Hey, what's with those black birds? It's almost like they're following us!" Cassie said. I looked up and saw five large black birds circling above us, which I instantly recognized.
"Those are Tira's birds! She has to be heading towards your house!" I cried. As if on cue, the birds starting dive-bombing me. 'I had to open my big mouth.'
"ARGH! YOU STUPID BIRDS! GO AWAY!" I yelled, running around in circles. Cassandra just stared and starting laughing, then realized Sophitia might be in trouble and dashed back the way we came. I started to run farther and farther away, all the time yelling, "GOAWAYGOAWAYGOAWAYGOAWAYGOAWAYGOAWAYGOAWAY!" at the top of my lungs. Finally, the birds let up their attack, leaving me covered with peck and scratch marks, along with black feathers. Cassandra was already long-gone, and I ran back to her home. Just before I got there, I saw a green and purple flash by the house. Tira. I ran even faster, and practically tackled Tira, who was trying to sneak in.
"Nice try, but you aren't going anywhere." I said coldly, pulling out my swords. The two swords were identical. The blades were about three feet long and were dark blue in color, with a light purplish sheen. I guess I'm the only one who wields a rapier and isn't left handed. Tira looked up at me, her violet eyes narrowed with annoyance.
"Ugh, that's just what I need. Another Greek girl trying to get in my way." She said, her voice full of disdain. So she thought I was related to Cassie and Sophie! I guess the blonde hair, even though mine is darker than theirs. Oh well, I wasn't in the mood to correct her.
"Well, I'm going to stay in your way unless you get your butt out of here." I replied coolly. She then grinned.
"Well, this could be fun!" She said with childish glee, and went into her fighting position. I also went into my own fencing stance. Just at that time, Cassandra and Sophitia came around the corner, both with their respective weapons and shields.
"I've got this one." I said to them, then instantly jumped back as Tira lunged forward. Sophitia seemed worried, but nodded. Tira's hula-hoop of a weapon suddenly set itself on fire.
"Bu-bye!" She said, and her hurled her weapon forward. 'Well, this doesn't happen in fencing!' I jumped out of the way and dashed forward, slashing her on the arm. Her eyes widened in surprise, not expecting to be hurt. I heard the whoosh of something flying through the air, and blocked the incoming Ring Blade with one of my rapiers, keeping my eyes on Tira. It flipped over and Tira caught it. She slashed with it, and my mind instantly went into fencing mode. I parried it with a flick of my right hand blade and struck back with my left, the tip of my blade biting the inside of her right arm. She tried again, but only to be sliced again. An agitated look came into her eyes. She kicked me in the shin, but I didn't even react. I was used to being hit in the shins from various sports. I kicked her back and she started hopping on one foot.
"I'll come back, and then those children will disappear!" She growled, then ran away. I tried to chase her, but those stupid black birds came back and picked up where they left off.
"OH NOT AGAIN!" I started to run in circles, but before I completed one, I ran into a wall. I had forgotten I was in front of the house.
"Owww…there goes my brain for today." Cassandra and Sophitia laughed, and the latter gave her sister and myself packs full of food, and also a purse full of money.
"Be careful now. I don't know what I'd do if I heard something happened to you, Cassie." Sophitia said. Cassandra smiled.
"Don't worry! I can take care of myself!" She replied, and Sophitia smiled as well.
"And Chanelle, you take care of yourself too."
"Don't worry, I will. And I'll make sure that Cassandra doesn't make a complete fool of herself." I replied with a laugh, and received a glare from Cassie.
"Oh yeah, thanks a lot. I think I'll be the one making sure that you don't make an idiot of yourself!" Cassie said. Sophie and I laughed.
"Yeah, probably." I admitted. We set off, waving back to Sophitia, then walking away.
Alright, that's the end to Chanelle's chapter! Sorry it was so long, but I had to add some more action and humor, as said in that insanely long A/N. So, I'll try to update again soon, but still no promises. As before, flames will be given to Abyss, this time to make hotdogs and also to fry any flamer! Bye!