Tales of Symphonia: Requiem of Darkness

Chapter I: Megiddo

Over the next week, the group traveled all over the two worlds to asses the damage done by the strange quake. The Giant Kharlan tree was actually growing stronger after it was infused with that strange dark energy. Finally, once they were assured that everything was ok, they reconvened at the Tree, where Kratos awaited them.

(Play ToS: Kratos no shit)

"Dad! How'd you get here? Wait, WHY are you here?"

"I don't suppose any of you can explain this."

Kratos held up his still faintly glowing Soul Eater. Afterwards, they all briefed him on the situation.

"So in other words, you all have no idea what's going on."

"Always the optimist, aren't we Kratos?"

"At the moment, optimism is irrelevant. Right now we have a dangerous situation. It would be wise to expect some great force to awaken."

It was at that moment the Devil's Arms began to pulse as their glow became stronger.

"I don't like the looks of this…"

Tethe'alla: Near Mizuho…

The dark figure was floating along, seeking his missing weapons, when suddenly he felt a branding sensation in the back of his mind.

They are nearby…

He spread his glowing, silver wings and flew towards where his senses were telling him to go.

That…is one big tree…

Ending up above the Giant Kharlan Tree, Megiddo noticed that there was a soft dark glow coming from the area around the base of it.

I've found them…

Kharlan Tree…

The group was staring at their weapons when a beam of dark energy lanced down from the sky, crashing a few yards in front of them.

"What the hell?"

"I must thank you. You made my search a lot faster."

(Play ToS: Keen Edged Blade)

From out of the dust came the dark figure. His head was adorned with long silver hair reaching down the middle of his back. Brown skin was on his body, along with a pair of large silver wings. He wore the traditional angel's outfit, only in black. Dark brown eyes stared at the group in distaste. He gave off an ungodly dark glow. Kratos recognized him immediately.

"Megiddo!"

"Ahh…Kratos Aurion…I should have known you'd be here."

"How is it you still exist?"

"Your pitiful friend only sealed me underneath Shadow's temple. With him gone, I was free to awaken."

"Dad…what's going on?"

"That…is Megiddo…the only Dark Angel to be created…his Cruxis Crystal was altered to give him access to the dark elements…he grew so powerful that Mithos feared him, and sealed him away."

"That's right. Now I've return to collect what is rightfully mine."

"What are you talking about? We have nothing of yours Demon!"

"Demon? Well…I suppose that fits…as for what is mine…you're holding them."

Everyone looked in their hands. Raine was the only one who realized what he meant.

"The Devil's Arms…"

"Is that what you call them now? Interesting…anyway, yes, the Devil's Arms are my weapons."

"Impossible! These have been around for-

"Over 4000 years. Watch."

Megiddo crossed his arms along his chest, and then flung them outward. The Devil's Arms shattered in a blast of dark energy, and their power went to him. His silver hair was now streaked with black, and his eyes had turned a blazing red. He unleashed his wings which now fluctuated between black and white.

"Let's Begin…"

(Play ToS: The Law of the Battle)

Before anyone could do anything, Megiddo had vanished and then reappeared behind Regal. He called out the Diablos.

"Shikoumetsuryuusen!"

He held the axe parallel to the ground and spun in a circle, firing energy in the shape of a lion head at Regal's back. Vanishing the weapon he called out Nebilim and turned to Collet.

"Majinrengazan!"

He slashed the blade across the air three times, each releasing a wave of energy that cut through the tiny angel. By now everyone had realized that he was attacking, so they all jumped in. Genis began casting something, but Megiddo simply warped next to him and pulled out the Soul Eater.

"Raijinken! Huuraijinken! Majinsenkuuha!"

He stabbed in a thrust that called forth a lightning bolt from the skies. A second thrust and wind energy propped Genis slightly into the air as he was hit with another lightning bolt. Finally, to finish, Megiddo slashed the air in front of him sending a small wave of energy through Genis, then spiraling up with his sword, bringing the tiny mage up with him to be hit with a kick that put Megiddo into a back flip, knocking the mage to the ground a few meters away.

"Genis! You're gonna pay for that punk!"

Everyone surrounded Megiddo and attempted to rush him at once, but he simply stood there and glowed. Suddenly a glyph appeared underneath him, and the group, knocking them all up.

"Seinaru kusabi ni aragatte miseru..."

Holy energy lanced out of the glyph in a circle, contracting upon itself as it continuously damaged the party. Megiddo crossed his arms and then flung them outward.

"Shining Bind!"

Holy energy exploded from both Megiddo and the glyph heavily damaging the group, and sending them all flying away from him. With that attack, the battle was over.

(End Song)

Megiddo stared at the fallen forms of the group. Perhaps I was too hard on them…no…I did what I must…however…I sense that they may be useful later on…I will let them live…and join these beings…with my awakening, surely there must be a greater threat…besides…Suzaku would have wanted that...

"I will let you all live…for now. You have no hope of defeating me as you are. I will take my leave of you…however; expect to hear from me again soon. I sense a great threat arising…once that is dealt with…we shall do battle again…perhaps then…my soul will finally rest…"

With that, the fallen Angel vanished the Soul Eater, and spread his wings. Like some of the other more powerful Cruxis Angels, he too became a ball of energy, however his was a deep silver in color. As it flew away, Lloyd raised his head.

"I'll…be…waiting…"


Yes he will. As for us, well…Megiddo's strong ne? Anyone know what attacks he was using against them? For him I'm having him say the Japanese version of what they are, but if anyone can guess what attacks they would be in the English version…well…ehh, I'll think of something.

treekicker: I've been wondering about that for a while, that's why I had Genis ask. I'm glad you like it so far. I've been meaning to get all this ToS stuff out somehow.

MoonCannon: is this soon enough for you?