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I could not believe this. I, of all people, was standing right in front of the legendary Mitsurugi. I guess I would've felt happier if I could've met Talim, but you can't always get what you want, sooooo… Anyway, I don't think I would've been able to meet her right now, considering that I AM Talim right now. Wait, why am not still panicking? Oh yeah, I already got through that phase. But still, I can't believe that something this crazy is happening right now. I mean, to how many people did it happen that they were switched with their favorite Soul Calibur character (personally, I think it's worse when you're a boy who switches with a girl and vice-versa), meeting a rival's character and… Wait a minute. If I'm here, being Talim, then WHERE THE HELL IS SHE?

(Meanwhile, back in the real world)

"You think he'll be all right? asked Jade, obviously anxious.

-I don't know, but I hope he is, said Brian, equally anxious"

Slowly, very slowly, the one they thought was their friend opened his eyes.

"Urghh, where… where am I? What's going on?

-Oh, thank God you're okay. We were so worried about you.

-Wait, where's Mitsurugi? And who are you?"

Okay, they did NOT see this one coming. Who would be if they heard their best friend of all times… wonder who's in front of him (or her, it depends)? At 1st, they thought he must have been kidding, so Brian went up to him and said:

"It is I, my dear priestess. Such a shame I wasn't satisfied with our battle.

-Now, now, 'Mitsurugi', don't get cocky here; you know she's still a good fighter.

-I… I don't get it. You're not really Mitsu, are you?

-Uhh… NOOO! And why don't you stop the charade, already?

-Yeah, Connor, said Jade, a tad exasperated, this is getting old.

-Connor? What are you talking about? What's going on he…"

But she did not have time to finish her sentence, as she checked her hands and realized they weren't as tan as they used to be. She then checked her clothes. Whatever happened to her transparent pants, her big cloth crown, her ribbons belt, her mid tank top but, most importantly, the talisman on her neck? She passed a hand through her hair and realized that they weren't black as they used to be and that her pigtails were now gone.

"Oh my, she said. I even have an Adam's apple. Then… that means… I'm a… A BOY?

-Oooookayyy. Uhh, Jade, I don't think he… I mean, SHE, was, kidding. Remember what Connor said to us a couple of years ago?

- Of course I do, that was hilarious. He said: 'No way I'm ever gonna try to learn a word I'm probably never gonna use.' Why do you… Oh.

-Yeahhhhh. So, said Brian turning to what looked like his friend, are you really Talim or what?

-That is correct. But how do you know my name, I never told it to you.

-It's a long story and we better get started now.

-Right, said the not-so-little-anymore priestess.

They sat down on the couch and the tale of souls and swords was retold (pun intended).

(Meanwhile, back with our now-little hero)

I tried my best not to fight, but it's not that obvious when so many people learn the truth about and CHASE you around… with swords. SWORDS! Can you believe it? It was now Ivy's turn to attack me with her whip sword.

"Will you stand still, child? It's not easy trying to hit a moving target", she said with that British accent I love so much… but her, a little less.

CLING! I heard that one right next to me. Phew! That was a close one. I turned around, still running, looking at her very open clothes and short white hair (I always wondered how they would look if they were long) and asked her:

"Is this a joke? Have you ever seen a 'target' that's NOT trying to escape? Listen, Mrs. Valentine, I don't want to hurt you.

-Good, you're making this easier then", she said, whipping the air yet again with her sword.

This time, I ducked that attack. Unfortunately, my blades (yes, I did have them in my hands, JUST in case) got stuck in it, as it tried to circle me. I was afraid, but I was able to keep my cool and, with some of the hidden strength inside Talim, I pulled the sword out of Ivy's grasp, turned it around me, and threw back, freeing my elbow blades at the same time.

" Hey, she yelled, you said you couldn't possibly hurt me.

-Yeah, I did. So, did I hurt you in any way right now?" I asked.

She just stood there, her mouth opening and closing. I just shut her mouth. I'm guessing she's not used to it, especially for the fact that it was 'Talim', the kindest, purest Soul character that exists so far, who said that. I did feel a bit proud about this, but I didn't have too much time to rejoice, as I saw both Cassandra and Sophitia lunge at me, sword 1st, looking fierce and ready to strike me out. Luckily, I have 2 elbow blades. So, 1st thing that comes to mind: BLOCK! And I did. I raised Syi Salika and Loka Luha (my weapons, of course) and blocked both girls' strikes. I was trembling very hard, trying to contain both girls, but it's not easy. At all.

"Why won't you listen to me, damn it?

-Is that a trick question or what?

-Please, Miss Alexandra I don't want to hurt either of you. But, if you don't back down, I will have to raise my blades, and not just to defend myself.

-Hah, in your dreams, said Cassandra. For someone to do something as sick as this, especially to someone as sweet as Talim…

-I already told you, I have nothing to do with this… weird event happening, but it happened.

-You think, said Sophitia, that for one second, we're going to trust you after this?

-Uhhhhh… Maybe?

-Wrong answer! Said the two girls.

And this time, they lunged at me; so obviously, my 1st reflex was to dodge. Unfortunately, I didn't think this through, so I made the bridge, successfully dodging the two swords. Unluckily for me, my plan had three big flaws: one, by dodging this way, the Alexandra sisters got terribly wounded; two, by being right under them, part of the blood that was gushed out spilled right onto my face. EWWWWWW! GROSS! And last but certainly not least… I broke my back. Note to myself: never do this par ever again in my life. Wait a minute, what am I thinking? Cassandra and Sophitia are hurt; I must do something. I got up to them, my heart filled with them, and asked them:

"Miss. Alexandra, are you alright? Can you breathe? Oh my God, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean for you to get hurt. Oh, what have I done? I just wish there was something I could do so…"

But I didn't have time to finish my sentence, because Sophitia suddenly opened her and jumped (yes, jumped) on me, tackling me to the ground, her sword hanging on my neck and said:

"Damn… you… to hell. If it… wasn't for… my injuries… or the fact… that right now… you're in Talim's body… I would've…

-YOU WILL DO NO SUCH THING!" said a loud, otherworldly voice.

Immediately, she jumped, very surprised about the voice. As for me, I was scared, but mostly curious about whoever or whatever could make Sophitia shudder this way. She got off of me, freeing myself from her sword. As I got up, I got a better look to whom this mysterious individual was. When I saw him (it was already obvious by the sound of it's voice), I gasped. I immediately recognized this imposing figure standing in front of me and I could do was utter a single word, a word filled with hatred, disgust, but mostly horror:

"Nightmare."

All right, chapter 2 is now over. Stay tuned for other exciting chapters and more stories from me. As always, I will accept constructive comments (and even good comments, if you feel like it), but not mean comments. Later, everyone. :D