Tales of Symphonia: Requiem of Darkness

Chapter II: Message

(Play ToS: Mithos)

"Master Zeikfried!"

"What is it?"

"The science labs state that the barriers between the Demon Gate and the twin worlds of Sylvarant and Tethe'alla have weakened to a point where crossover is possible sir!"

"Well well…it's about time…Summon the other Knights. I must convene with them before we make a move."

"Yes sir!"

"Oh, and soldier?"

"Sir!"

"Gather the workers, you and your crew are free to rest and celebrate tonight. For very soon…we shall have our revenge on those accursed 'angels…'

"Sir yes sir! Thank you sir!"

It is only a matter of time…soon…soon we, the demon race will return from this twisted mockery of our last planet…soon, we shall rule ALL! Watch your step Megiddo…it is time for my revenge…

Tethe'alla: Hidden Ninja Village of Mizuho…

The group had decided to separate to recover, Sheena was finally asleep after having been bombarded with questions from her village as to how their Successor for Chief, and one of the Heroes who saved the two worlds from Mithos' misguided plans, could be maimed so horribly.

Flashback:

"I…don't know what to tell you. He was stronger than Mithos, and Abicion combined. He singled out Regal and Genis, then hit us all with an Angel spell I've never seen before. Plus, he somehow absorbed the Devil's Arms."

She finally fell asleep with one last thought in her mind…

Damn…who…is that guy…and what does he want? Oh well…we'll probably run into him again soon…

And she was right…however it wasn't "them" he was after this night, it was "her."

Dream Plane

(Play Wild Arms 3: Succubus Princess)

Sheena "awoke" to find herself in a strange Multi-colored void.

"What the hell? Where am I!"

"Welcome, Sheena Fujibayashi, to the Dream Plane."

"Who's there? Show yourself!"

"But of course."

Suddenly appearing in front of her in a blaze of light, was the last angel Megiddo.

"…Shit."

"Hahaha, your reaction is quite amusing, and if this were any other circumstance, quite appropriate. However, I am not here to battle with you."

"Then why ARE you here? If you came here just to stare at my chest-

"Do not confuse me with that perverted useless wannabe angel Zelos. Although your…assets…are quite admirable, I am here for a…less complex reason."

"…Wow…I didn't know staring at a woman's boobs was a complex action."

"It isn't, however what would come AFTER that is rather complex, wouldn't you agree? Or have you not yet experienced that situation for yourself?"

Sheena blushed at the implications he was making…then flinched as she recalled a hidden part of her past that she didn't want to remember. She, like Collet, knew how to keep certain things hidden from others by wearing a mask, and her training as an assassin allowed her to detach from her emotions at times. Of course, in the Dream Realm it's difficult to hide things when you don't know how to manipulate the area surrounding you, so Megiddo was able to see something on her face.

"Miss Fujibayashi?"

She jumped at being startled out of her thoughts.

"Huh?"

"Is something troubling you?"

Wow…for an angel created to destroy everything, he sure is being nice… "No…just…wayward thoughts is all."

Liar. "Very well, perhaps I should change the location for your comfort."

(Play ToS: Judgement of MANA)

With a simple flare of his wings, and flick of his wrist (for show of course) the area changed, starting in a circle underneath him, then spreading outward. Now the angel and female assassin were standing in a field, bordered by blooming cherry blossom trees. The pedals were flowing in a calm spring breeze that blew past them.

"Holy…wow…it's…beautiful."

"There is beauty in destruction, as well as creation."

Not knowing how to respond to that, she nodded.

"Now, for the reason I am here. I have come to master all forms of weaponry except one." Here, he held up the Gates of Hell. "This…card…I am unable to wield its power. I came here seeking your assistance. In other words, I wish for you to train me in how to control this weapon."

"Wait…you want me to teach you how to beat the crap out of us again? No thanks."

"I thought you might say that. Very well…I shall return again in a weeks time, do not answer now, but then. Sleep well card mistress. But be forewarned…there is danger on the horizon. A force like none you've ever seen before. The darkness spreads wider with each passing moment…"

Sylvarant: Tower of Mana: Seal of Light…

Damn…I was hoping she'd teach me how to use this thing before they came…it looks like I'll have to fight her and her group again, and then let the demons deal with them a bit…oh well, I need the practice…if I'm right she'll tell them about the message I gave her…soon…soon we shall see…


Yes…soon we shall. Oh, anyone who's also reading my LoD fic, please note that I'm currently trying to figure out what to do for the next chapter.

LJ3: I hope this is satisfactory for you.

MoonCannon: Heh, ok I'll tell you. They're the Japanese names for the attacks that everyone uses. I found a guide to all the attacks and attack names in original Japanese, so I'm having Megiddo use their moves, just saying something different.