The Legend Will Never Die: Part Seventeen "Sophitia the Renewal of the Vow"
By: Anita
Sophitia the Renewal of the Vow
As Sophitia looked at her weapons, the Omega Sword and Elk Shield, she felt her courage slip away.
Her betrothed had created these weapons for her journey, and she had promised she would return, but now that the end of her quest was nearing, Sophitia was filled with doubts.
'It is time for me to fulfil my destiny. The power of Soul Edge must not prevail in the battle of our universe's fate." Sophitia thought as she headed towards her destination.
Sophitia had searched all of India before she found the Proving Grounds.
This was the place where Kilik, the owner of the Kali-Yuga and Dvarpa-Yuga trained to silence the evil in his body. This hideaway was where Sophitia would find Kilik and his friend, Maxi.
Sophitia watched as she saw two young men talking to an elder man.
"But master, if there is a chance to save Xianghua, then we have to take it! She would do the same for us."
"Kilik's right! We need to help Xianghua escape."
"The power of Soul Edge is not something to be taken lightly..." The older man warned.
"And you are both in terrible danger." Sophitia added, walking up behind them.
"Who are you?" asked Maxi.
"I am the greek warrior, Sophitia, and through an oracle by Hephaestus, I have been sent to destroy Soul Edge. The one who wields Soul Edge, Nightmare, has taken your friend, and he will soon be after the two of you."
"She is correct. Nightmare is young and easily manipulated. He will be a tough warrior to face, but you must get through him to find Xianghua." the older man, Edge Master, warned.
"Neither of you will be able to get past me. Your future is hopeless, and opposing me is futile." a gruff voice mocked.
Sophitia turned around to a see a man in azure armor. His face was covered, and his right arm was in a large brown glove. In his hands he held the ellusive Soul Edge. It was Nightmare.
Sophitia stood in front of Kilik and Maxi.
"Nightmare, you will not hurt them. I have come to save you from the terrors of Soul Edge. It is controlling your mind." Sophitia said softly, calmly. She would find a way to reason with the azure knight.
"FOOLISH WOMAN! I HAVE NOT COME FOR YOUR SOUL! LEAVE AND I WILL SPARE YOU FOR THE TIME BEING." A voice rang out.
'Soul Edge?' Sophitia wondered in shock. 'The sword can speak it's will?'
"I will not leave! I know you are still in there, Siegfried!" Sophitia declared.
Nightmare's eyes widened as he heard this name spoken.
"H-how dare you speak that name!" Nightmare shouted and charged at Sophitia with the Soul Edge.
Sophitia blocked the attack and retaliated with her own sword, but this attack was also blocked. Sophitia swiftly knocked Nightmare's head with her shield and jabbed at him while he was confused.
Nightmare stumbled backwards, recovering from the hit.
"You are stronger than I imagined. Even my armor could not shield me from your hit." Nightmare praised.
"NIGHTMARE! DO NOT LET HER SIMPLE MOVES SHOCK YOU! YOU ARE MUCH STRONGER THAN HER! FEED OFF OF MY STRENGTH. DESTROY HER NOW, AND BRING KILIK AND MAXI TO ME!"
"You are not his slave, Siegfried. Fight for what you believe in, not for Soul Edge's greed!" Sophitia encouraged.
Nightmare used his gloved hand to throw a powerful punch at Sophitia's face, throwing her to the ground.
"I told you to not mention that name!" Nightmare growled. He turned his sights to Kilik and Maxi.
"Come willingly, and I will leave the woman and the old man alive." Nightmare reasoned.
Kilik and Maxi took out their weapons in reply. They were ready to fight.
"Kilik! Maxi! Don't risk your lives for me!" a faint voice rang out.
'Who said that?' Sophitia wondered as she recovered from Nightmare's powerful hit.
"Xianghua?" Maxi asked in shock.
Nightmare held up his sword and a light reflection of a young girl's face was seen on Soul Edge's surface.
"You fool! I have already sealed the demise of your friends. There is nothing you can do!" Nightmare scoffed.
"Xianghua... I am sorry. I know you do not want us to risk our lives, but I will not let Soul Edge keep your soul." Kilik said with determination.
"Kilik is right. This is much greater than any of us. This is the fate of the universe." Maxi agreed.
Sophitia picked her weapons up and slowly walked closer to the scene.
"Xianghua... we will get you back. You and Siegfried will be freed from Soul Edge's clutches." Sophitia vowed.
"Kilik...Maxi...Sophitia..." Xianghua whispered.
"Hah! Fools! No one will be saved! I will destroy all three of you in battle if I must! No one will question the power of Soul Edge!" Nightmare cried and held forth with his sword once again.
The fighters braced themselves for a tiring battle, but they were stopped. The Soul Edge began to resonate in Nightmare's hands. There was a soft, high-pitched ringing.
A woman suddenly appeared before the confused warriors.
"The day has arrived, Siegfried. It is the day your will shall be tested. Today your destiny and the fate of the world shall be decided."
"Taki?" Sophitia asked.
The sun lowered in the sky as the scene unfolded upon the heavens.
THE END?