The second book is here! The continuation of Book 1 between Jan and his destiny.

SoulCalibur (C) NAMCO but Jan is my own

SoulCalibur D: Chronicles

Book 2: Arthias

The Mantis War ended thanks to a Grandall cadet named Jan, or so it seems. A year after the fall of Dalkia and the supposed end of the war, a former famous Grandall General named Girardot rebelled against Grandall's emperor Strife's cruel iron fisted reign. He created an army out of soldiers and citizens of the kingdom who hated the life they were living because of Strife. Girardot was called a traitor to many but Jan, Girardot's best student and comrade, knew there was a reason for his actions.

Chapter 13 - Rebellion

Jan has become the leader of the anti-rebellion army. His comrade was Abelia, another best student of Girardot.

"So it's just us?" said Jan.

"We are the best students Girardot has had." said Abelia, "Strife thinks this could be an advantage."

"Um, excuse me?" said a young female voice.

Jan and Abelia stopped and saw three soldiers in front of them. One was pinkish haired girl wearing a white outfit with kunai daggers at her sides. The other was a long black haired girl with torso armor and a steel fan. The third soldier was a short blond man with dark Grandall armor with a Jambiya Dagger and bomb.

"And you are?" said Abelia.

"We are part of your unit, Abelia." said the pink haired girl, "I'm Tina."

"I'm Yuilin." said the black haired one.

"Luca." said the blond one.

"My unit?"

"Yes, because your last unit died a year ago they put us as your new members of unit."

"I see. Anything else?"

"We are also part of the anti-rebellion unit."

"Then I guess your commander is Jan." Abelia said pointing to Jan.

"Jan?" said Luca.

"You mean the one who took down Maletta and Dalkia a year ago?" said Yuilin.

"You don't have to say that. What's past is past." said Jan.

"Well, I guess we'd better head off." said Abelia, "We found a location to one of the rebel bases."

Jan and his unit headed off to the rebellion base in the desert and found a huge defense force waiting for them.

"Wow, that's alot of people." said Luca.

"There were this many people that hated Strife?" asked Tina.

"Some soldiers are citizens of other kingdoms that wanted to take down Grandall but failed." said Abelia.

"Looks like the numbers are in their favor." said Yuilin.

"It doesn't matter on how many people there are, it's how you use your weapon." said Jan, "Okay, Abelia and Yuilin. Head to the east. Tina and Luca, head to the west. I'll head north."

"Right!"

Everyone went their commanded ways and clashed with the rebel soldiers. Abelia and Yuilin were taking down the soldiers in the east but were starting to get surrounded. Abelia then charged her sword with lightning.

"LIGHTNING OF JUSTICE!"

The lightning then flashed and stuck most of the soldiers but were still surrounded.

"Abelia, cover me while I charge!" said Yuilin.

Abelia then fought the soldiers as Yuilin was charging up her steel fan until it flashed with fire. Abelia knocked out two soldiers and then jumped out of the way.

"WIND OF FIRE!"

Yuilin then waved her fan which unleashed the fire and hit the remaining soldiers and knocked them out.

"Wow, that was a heavy fire." said Abelia.

"Thanks. Now, let's hurry."

Abelia and Yuilin then ran to the fortress as Tina and Luca was taking out the soldiers that were trying to block them. Luca managed to slow them down by throwing bombs but the soldiers kept coming back. Tina then appeared out of nowhere and landed on their heads and twisting the helmets. Luca then took out a lion head shaped bomb and threw it which caused an explosion that knocked out the confused soldiers. Tina then took out the rest of the soldiers using her speed and slashing their legs.

"That's done with, let's hurry to the fortress." said Luca.

Luca and Tina then headed to the fortress where Abelia and Yuilin encountered some soldiers that came out of nowhere. Meanwhile, Jan was taking down the soldiers that were trying to block him one by one. Each soldier kept running at him but keeps getting taken down with only one slice. The soldiers started to retreat but then the SoulCalibur bursted ti flames.

"SOUL OF FIRE!"

Jan then unleashed a huge blaze of fire towards the retreating soldiers which then knocked them out.

"Jan, not matter how much power you use you don't seem to be killing anybody with this ability." said the SoulCalibur.

"I don't the holy sword to the creator of death like the Soul Edge." said Jan.

"Hmm."

Jan then headed to the fortress where he found his comrades fighting rebel soldiers. Jan tyhen tried to help but then one soldier came out of the sand and tried to attack him. Jan dodged and slashed the enemy but missed. The soldier then tried to take down his legs but was dodged by a jump and was knocked out by a giant swing of the SoulCalibur. Abelia then took down the soldier with her lightning attack whil Lucas and Tina used their fast speed to take down the remaining survivors.

"That's the last of them." said Luca.

"Not all of them, look." said Abelia pointing at the fortress door.

At the door was a girl, she had dark stare towards Jan and his unit.

"Worthless warriors." said the girl, blankly.

"What was that?!" yelled Yuilin.

"Still hanging on the leash of Stirfe. Have you learned nothing from Sir Girardot?"

"Let's make her pay for tarnishing the name Grandall!" yelled Abelia.

"I'm sorry. But I can't let you do that."

"Why not?"

"Because I want to face him." she said pointing to Jan.

"Jan?"

"Yes, the one named Jan. I always wanted to see him and face him."

"Fine then, I accept your challenge. If you let my comrades watch in the sidelines." said Jan.

"Very well then. Come inside."

Jan and his unit went inside the fortress and found an underground arena. There stood the girl still blank staring and holding a lance.

"Who are you?" asked Jan.

"My name is Brunhild." she replied, "I am here to defeat you."

"Like you will."

Both warriors took their stances and started the battle but then Jan realized something. The floor was moving but only he was drifting.

"Wha-What's going on?!"

"It's a special effect of ths arena, only I am not affected by it." said Brunhild.

"This is just like when Meiga faced Elua." thought Jan.

Jan then ran towards Brunhild only to be tripped and almost fell at the edge. Jan then got back up and clashed with Brunhild. Both of their hits cooresponded to each others. But the advantage

was to Brunhild for the effect of the arena is moving Jan towards the falling edge. Jan tried to get out but Brunhild was blocking his way. Jan then had an idea. He crouched down trying to attack Brunhild's legs but was avoided by a jump. The Jan used the SoulCalibur and pushed her near the egde. As she got up the SoulCalibur's sharp tip was at her neck. The effect started to cancel and both warriors stood still.

"It appears I'm defeated, correct?" said Brunhild.

"Yes it is." said Jan.

"Then why do you not finish me off?"

"You may be rebel of the Grandall Empire but you were part of the Grandall army, right?"

"Correct. I was one of your underclassmen in the academy and admired you and the blonde woman's success."

"I see."

"When the rebellion came, I decided to be a better soldier and see if can beat you or the blonde one. But it seems I have failed. I don't deserve the right of living anymore."

Brunhild then jumped off the ledge and started to fall but then Jan grabbed her hand and pulled her up.

"Why? Why did you save me?"

"Dying over a worthless reason like that?! That's ridiculous!"

"But.."

"If you lose then there's always another chance, right?"

"I.."

"There are always second chance in life, people just need to find it by themsleves."

"Mm..For saving me, I can at least tell you where Girardot is."

"Really? Where?"

"He is in the south a few kilometers near the Grandall walls."

"There?"

"Yes, there. Now what are you going to do now?"

"Nothing for you." said Abelia.

Abelia then knocked out Brunhild with her sheild which left unconsious.

"Abelia! What do you do that for?!"

"Don't worry, she'll live."

Abelia then walked off without saying anything else.

"You don't think she's jealous?" said Luca.

"I don't know." said Tina.

"Jan, what are you going to do with her?" asked Yuilin.

"We should leave her in Grandall as we are on our way to the south." said Jan.

Jan and his unit left the fortress and headed south where Girardot is waiting. In the south, Girardot was looking at the night sky until a soldier came in with some news.

"Sir!" said a soldier.

"Hmm?"

"It appears Brunhild has lost to the anti-rebellion force."

"Is that so? Poor girl. Tell me, who is their leader?"

"It appears it's the man who took down Maletta and Dalkia over a year ago and one of your former students."

"Jan?"

"Yes, Sir Girardot, sir."

"So Strife thinks he can take me down by sending out my students, huh? Fine then."

"Sir?"

"Prepare for battle the anti-rebellion force will becoming soon."

"What?! How do you know?"

"If it's Jan leading them, he will surely stop at nothing to come here even it means going through me. Now go!"

"Yes sir!"

The soldier then left.

"Jan...you still have so much to know and with little time." said Girardot with a huge sigh.

Meanwhile back in Dalkia...

"Emperor Strife."

"Yes?" said Strife.

The force you sent out has found Jan's force."

"Excellent. Tell them to finisheh them off."

"Yes sir."

"Jan...how dare you try and take this kingdom from me? All because of your pathetic deeds. Well, that will end very soon." Strife said then laughed manically.

End of Chapter 13. Hope you enjoyed. Be sure to look out for the next chapter: Ambushed!

- R2J