Hethra: Hello everyone. I'm sorry this took so long but I had exams, computer problems and more exams. But I'm done now and should be able to finish some more chapters on my stories. And I've invited my good friend Mitsurugi to do the disclaimer for me so I can get something to eat.

Mitsurugi: Umm, he doesn't own any of the SC characters or me and is making no profit off this story.

Hethra: (pushes Mitsurugi out of the way) Good Enough! On with the story!

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Chapter 2: Strange Encounters

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As Siegfried slowly walked over the snowy plains he started to wonder about the way all of the guests would see him. Would they think of him as weak? Or perhaps they would believe that he was still evil? Either way, he was almost there so there was no turning back. As he reached the top of the hill, his breath left him.

The city was entirely lit up. Every building was completely covered in beautiful lights that shimmered like diamonds in the dark. And in the middle of it all was a giant building, with more lights than any two houses put together. This, it seemed, was his destination. He was about to start moving again when a voice stopped him.

"Going somewhere, my friend?" A strange voice called, while several more snickered.

Siegfried turned around and saw the group.

"Another street gang," he thought, "and I'm almost late for the party." He took a step towards them when all of the members drew their swords. "Crap, these guys mean business." Siegfried thought. "I'll just have to disarm them and move on. It's only five against one."

Just as he finished that thought, four more jumped out of the shadows.

"Our boss says you have something that he wants." The leader of the group said. "And he wants us to take it from you, dead or alive!" He said as the entire group readied themselves.

Siegfried sighed and took out his old sword Requiem and got into his classic Zweihander lower stance. "Maybe I will have to do some serious stuff." He thought. Without warning, the leader of the group rushed forward, sword spinning in his hand. But Siegfried was ready for him. He took a step forward, bringing Requiem up in an underhand blow that seemed to pass in front of the thug. Siegfried then ducked under the thug, rolled over to the side and stood up.

The thug stopped and turned around. "What the hell was that you little coward? I could've killed you and you pulled back your strike?"

Siegfried smiled. "I didn't pull back."

The robber looked confused for a moment and then took a step towards Siegfried before he stopped.

"Hey boss what's wrong?" One of the thugs asked.

The leader opened his mouth to speak, but a river of blood pouring out of it stopped him from saying a word. He dropped to both knees and looked up at Siegfried

"H-How?" He stuttered.

Siegfried walked towards him and whispered into his ear, "Let's just say I've had some practice." He turned and stepped forward. The thug leader's eyes rolled into his head, and his body split in two.

Siegfried looked at the rest of the group. They looked at each other. A lot of looking took place. Then all of the remaining eight thugs ran at him. Siegfried gritted his teeth and began parrying the attacks as best he could, but his strength was rapidly draining and he was getting slower. The thugs then knocked his sword away and pushed him to the ground. The "second" leader stepped forward with his sword extended.

"Give us what we're looking for and we'll kill you quickly." He laughed. "Of course, there's no guarantee that we won't pin you to a tree and leave you to rot! After all, people are much easier to search when they're dead" He grabbed Siegfried and threw him against the tree. "Say hello to our leader for us." he whispered, and drew back his sword. Siegfried cast him a glare and the thug thrust his sword forward where it suddenly stopped. He groaned and then screamed as the familiar looking tip of a familiar looking sword burst through his chest.

"You can deliver that message for him." A gruff voice said as the figure withdrew his sword. He looked to Siegfried, handing him Requiem. "Let's get rid of these punks."

Siegfried tried to see the man in shadow, when suddenly the moon came out from behind the clouds.

"You!" Siegfried exclaimed.

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Hethra: Sorry to leave you hanging like that but its better this way. So stay tuned and don't forget to R&R. This story is going to get interesting.

-The Unknown Warrior