A/N: Finally got this one done! In this chapter, another character from the games appears. Also, I do my version of what happened to Yun-Seong and Talim and why they weren't in SCV. [Sorry Mi-na fans, I couldn't think of any reason, but imagine what you like :)]

Disclaimer: I don't own the Soul Series or its characters

Chapter 5: A New Ally

I walked up to a small city in the country. It doesn't really have a name, and no one lives here. All that is left of it is ruins of old buildings.

I was able to find a sturdy shelter to protect me from rain. I set up my tent and a fire and got out my baggage. I only have a backpack and a small suitcase so I can easily move to new places. Just as I was getting ready to sleep, I heard a noise from behind me. It sounded like someone trying to be stealthy and follow me. I grabbed Soul Calibur and raised it.

"Whoever you are, show yourself now and I'll let you go without a fight." I heard more of the footsteps and turned around. I saw a figure of a person. They were male, and had short hair. I then looked down at the weapon they were holding. A red rod with gold on the edge.

"Is that-" I started to say in shock before getting cut off.

"The Kali-Yuga. One of the three sacred treasures." he said in a calm voice.

"You probably want to join me, don't you?" He nodded before walking in front of the small fire I started, revealing his face. He had a mark on his left cheek and reddish-brown hair.

"Well, Master told me to choose my allies. You are not joining until you prove to me you're worthy." I said with a grin. He nodded again and smirked, getting into position. We fought for a few matches before I gave up. I let him sit down by the fire and tell me about himself before seeing if I can trust him or not.

"Well, I am probably in your textbooks. I've been here for quite some time now."

"You're Kilik, right? The owner of a shard of the Dvapara-Yuga and Kali-Yuga?" He nodded. "And an old student of Edge Master?" I asked. He then looked at me confusedly.

"You know Master?"

"Yeah. He trained me. Sent me off to this country." I responded

"Of course he would do that. He wanted you to find me."

"Why?" I gave a shocked look.

"Because he knows that we are the ones who will defeat Soul Edge."

"And how can he know that?"

"He's the master. Of all fighting styles. And, he is connected to the swords." I agreed to Kilik's statement and stood up.

"Well, Kilik, welcome to my new home." I said, looking around.

"Your home? This is your the swords' home."

"Wait, what?"

"Welcome to the lost city of Ostrheinsburg, where everything happened."

"This is Ostrhreinsburg? How did the swords survive here?"

"No clue. I came here last week to search for the new wielders. Then, you come with a blue sword. I don't know how the swords were able to remain dormant all these years, but they did."

"Then how did I end up here?"

"It's fate. That sword is saying that something is up here. And I had the same feeling with my rod. Soul Edge is here. In this city."

"Well then, are you willing to join me?" I asked happily.

He smiled, saying, "Sure. Why not?"

We continued to talk about random stuff about ourselves before I decided to sleep.

"Well, Kilik, I'd offer you a place to sleep, but-" I started to say before he started to interrupt me.

"It's okay. I have a tendency to find good shelters around this city." I then said good night to him and zipped open my tent. I then closed the front of the tent and lay down on the blankets I have set up.

I awoke to the sound of Kilik's voice. I opened my eyes and saw his shadow outside my tent. He was saying my name, telling me to wake up. "Ugh. What time is it?" I asked as I got out of my tent.

"Dawn." he responded.

"What? Why the early waking?" I asked while rubbing my eyes.

"It's the best time to train. You can train yourself to learn more moves and wake yourself up to get breakfast. Also, it is the most peaceful part of the day." I groaned and grabbed my sword.

"Be careful, Amber. That sword's power can overpower you. especially in a tired state, like you are in right now."

"I know. Master told me the same things before I left the U.S."

"I know he did. I'm just reminding you." I then walked off to an open area and started to do some moves and combos.

When the sun started to get hotter and hotter, Kilik hollered my name. He then walked up to me, tossing me a bag. I caught it and opened it. It was full of energy bars and other snacks. There were also a few sandwhiches.

"Why the food sack?" I asked him grabbing an energy bar.

"Well, we need to keep traveling to find Soul Edge. No one has picked it up yet. Let's find it before it goes into the wrong hands. Again." "Ok." I said and ate an energy bar.

We traveled down south as the feeling of our weapons becoming uneasy became stronger and stronger. We approached a forest that was full of dead trees. "Stand back. Enemies can and will appear out of nowhere." Kilik said. I stepped backwards. Kilik grabbed a rock and tossed it into the forest. I concentrated on the silence and listened closely. I heard light footsteps and looked at Kilik. He put a finger on his mouth, indicating for me to be quiet. I nodded and looked to the trees. A figure jumped out of a tree, causing me to flinch backwards.

"You've entered the territory of my home. State your names and I will not kill you. You have my word." A young male voice said, pointing a Chinese sword towards us.

"Relax. Just some travelers looking for what most swordsman want." Kilik calmly said, putting down his rod. I copied him with my sword.

"You're not gonna find Soul Edge here. Run off." the guy said. I looked at his sword, then to mine.

"Not before a fight." I said, picking up my sword from the ground. Kilik turned to me worriedly. I gave him an 'It's ok' look and looked towards the swordsman. Behind him, a female figure jumped down from the same tree. She held up two elbow blades, just like I was taught when I played Talim.

"You're gonna lose against my sister and I. Even with both of you fighting us." the boy said, getting into a stance. I recognized it as the one Ryker used as Yun-Seong. Kilik grabbed his staff and went behind me, telling me to get him when I get tired. I got into stance as Soul Calibur continued to give uneasy signs.

I easily fought the boy. He managed to strike me only a couple of times before I K.O'ed him. His sister ran to me. She hit me many times, weakening my health. I found an open spot and stabbed there. She was caught off-guard, so I took that to an advantage and continued combo-ing her to no end before I got her down.

After the fight, I sat down to talk to them. "I'm Amber and this is Kilik. What are your names?" I asked, sounding demanding.

"I'm June and my sister's name is Rose."

I held up my sword, "June, Rose, do you know what this is?"

"That's Soul Calibur, right?" Rose asked. I nodded.

"It is telling me that Soul Edge is near. We need to get through your home to find it. Do we have your permission?" June nodded.

"I'm sorry I was so threatening. I'm trying to protect my little sister, who is only 14. Our family died when she was 13 and I was 16. My mother managed to teach her an old family style with elbow blades while my uncle taught me the traditional chinese style. See, we are just surviving here. I'm sorry."

"It's ok, June. But may I ask...Who passed down those fighting styles? They were featured in my textbook, last seen in 1590 by a Korean boy, Yun-Seong, and a Filipino girl, Talim."

"Yeah. Those two are our ancestors. My mom told me many stories of how the two traveled together after 1590. When Talim was 30, 15 years later, she gave birth to a boy. The father was Yun-Seong. The two were married happily and they decided not to go after the Soul Swords again, and instead take care of their kids. It was a hard decision for Talim, but she made the right choice." June explained.

"So you two will pass down the styles throughout generations?"

"Yeah."

"Wait," Kilik said. "Talim and Yun-Seong had kids? When I encountered them, they were going their seperate ways. I helped them get a raft to go home and even gave them directions to each country...so how did they get together again?" Kilik asked, confused.

"You're saying...you lived at the time of my ancestors from the late 16th century? That's impossible." June said.

"It's not impossible. People like me are immortal." June scoffed.

"Prove it. Tell me something about my ancestors that are not in any school textbook in the world."

"Talim had the ability to create an illusion of someone's loved one to help them pass over to the other side." Kilik easily said. I turned to Kilik, both impressed and shocked. June gave the same look.

"Good enough. I believe you," June approved. "Yun-Seong realized he wasn't ready to say goodbye to Talim, so he convinced his master to let him see Talim one last time. When he got to her village, she was unhealthy. She had gotten a disease that was spreading throughout the country. I can't remember the name of it, but it was pretty deadly. Yun-Seong decided to stay with Talim until she got better. When she did, they fell in love. Yun-Seong stopped fighting after they had their first kid. Passed his sword down throughout generations of our family. Now I have it. Unfortunately, Rose had to find her own since Talim's blades were buried with her." June explained.

After a long moment of silence, I started to speak. "June, if you want, you and your sister can join us. We could use another hand in finding and defeating Soul Edge, and you look like you need some food." June looked at his sister and turned back at us.

"Thanks for the offer, but I must decline. This place is our home. We can't leave it...no matter the cost. This forest is where our parents took us every summer. They flew us to Germany and drove us here, to the forest they said was special to fighters like us. Our family died here last summer from some attack of a swordsman. My sister and I were able to fight him off and kill him, but he brutally murdered our family before we killed him. I still remember my mother's last words...'Survive here'. I swore I wouldn't let my sister get taken or get killed in that outside world. I learned that there are people willing to do disgusting things to her, and I can't risk it. At least for now."

"I understand, June. Protecting your younger sibling is everything. If you let anything happen to them...you'll never forgive yourself."

"You have a younger sibling, too?" June asked.

"I did. He was murdered the night our family went to Canada for vacation. We stayed near a port where many ships were. Our parents went out for a dinner date...and he asked me if he and I could swim at the shore. I didn't let him, and he got mad. When I fell asleep on the couch...he-he walked outside. A pirate, who was on the ships, killed him, with two long swords." I choked out the last sentence when I spoke.

June then put a hand on my shoulder, "I'm sorry. But you know how much I need her to stay in safety." I nodded and stood up.

"Well, might as well get going. Nice meeting you two." I then turned to Kilik. "C'mon, Kilik."

"Thanks for understanding, Amber. I appreciate it." June said, shaking my hand. I then went into my food sack and grabbed a sandwhich and many energy bars. I set them down, saying, "Here. You need it." Rose gave me a thankful look and grabbed a bar.

"Let's go, Amber." Kilik said and walked off. I followed him into the rest of the forest as Soul Calibur became more and more uneasy.

A/N: So that's that! So I hope you enjoyed, and sorry if it is moving to fast. R&R!