*Unwavering Resolve from Soul Calibur II plays*
?:Oh goddess,please watch over us in our time of need.
?:You ready to go,sister.
*A woman with a similar color scheme walks next to her.*
?:Right Cassandra. Let's go. We need to find Soul Edge and destroy it for good.
Cassandra:The thing is,where could we find that sword. No doubt it's somewhere.
Do you know a way,Sophitia?
Sophitia:Well….Hmmm.. It must be somewhere.
Cassandra:Well better think of something,sis. The last thing we need is just to stand here waiting.
Sophitia:Wait,do you hear something. It sounds like.
*Five Charades appear,as Soul Edge appears before them by a red sphere*
Cassandra:Sophitia!
Sophitia:I see. Strange how the blade appeared before us. But no matter,we must do our duty and destroy that weapon.
Cassandra:It seems those things are accompanying it. Where is it's wielder then?
Sophitia:I do not know. For now let's focus on destroying it. If it's wielder is missing,we just may have a chance to get rid of it for good.
*Sophitia & Cassandra pair up,Sophitia taking the lead*
Victory Condition:
Defeat all enemies Attack Soul Edge Defeat Conditions:
Sophitia & Cassandra are defeated
*After defeating a few enemies*
*Lizardmen appear*
*Accelerating Chaos (PXZ2 Ver.) From Namco X Capcom plays*
Cassandra:What are they doing here!
Sophitia:They must be drawn to the blade.
Prepare for anything to appear.
?:Oh so that is where the blade has gone off to. Lucky me!
*Kamuz appears,with Blue Knights,Gold Knights,and Scissors*
Kamuz:So this is the Soul Edge. I got to say it's a pretty bizarre yet strong sword to look at.
Cassandra:Ugh,just who is that.
Sophitia:Seems to be some sort of beastman. What do you want from Soul Edge?
Kamuz:One of my allies needs a sword like that to quicken the feud we have with the demons.
Master Druaga needs a blade like that if we are to fight off against Lord Jedah,Hades,Ganondorf,and Astaroth.
Cassandra:Who is he talking about,sis?
Sophitia:I know he speaks of Lord Druaga though.
Cassandra:You mean the beast the Golden Knight Gilgamesh slain?
Sophitia:Indeed. And if I am not mistaken,you must be Kamuz,the red beast who,before our time,stole the famed Golden Seed,only to be stopped by the Maiden of Light,Valkyrie and her faithful ally,Kurino.
Kamuz:Heh,so you know me. What of it? It won't stop me from getting that blasted sword.
Those fools of the Spirit world couldn't hope but grasp the power of Soul Edge! I think we could use it better.
Cassandra:Well tough luck,loser. No way you or Druaga is getting that sword.
Kamuz:Wanna bet! I think you undermine just who I brought with me!
?:Heh,gladly!
*An old man with a darken robe appears,around him are soldiers wielding lances,pirates wielding axes,and men in cloaks holding spell books*
Sophitia:Who are you!
?:Ah,this one does not know my talents. Pity since you don't exist in the kingdom of Altea.
But if you wish to know,I am Gharnef,the Dark Pontifex. I am a grand mage,who will soon bring forth and revive the Great Dragon,Medeus. My master may have been slain before by the prince of Altea,but never again shall he be killed! My master will soon rise beyond the kingdom once I have claimed that blade! It's power is great enough to syphon energy to revive my lord!
With the help of others who are eager to get the blade,it won't be long before our desires are completed.
Cassandra:Fat chance,Old man! No way you are getting to this sword either!
?:Then how about a third vote against your folly!
*A man covered in large armor appears,wielding a golden axe,alongside him are soldiers in trojan like armor,and men in more barbaric armor,wielding hammers appear*
?:Behold,I am Lord Death Adder,wielder of the Golden Axe,and one of the last of the Dark Giants who defied the will of the gods! I have come to aid my allies and to claim that blade. Once many have taken the blade's use,I will use it to increase my power ten fold with the Golden Axe. If this Soul Edge truly compares to that of the Golden Axe,then I shall seek fit to claim it!
Gharnef:Feeling confident now? Because I measure your so called efforts to be in vain!
Cassandra:No matter,we can still handle this.
Sophitia: (But for how long though,sister. How long can we handle this?)
*After defeating a few enemies*
*A blue sphere appears near the two,as Marth,Caeda,and Siegfried appears*
*Story 5 Meeting (SSBM Ver.) from Fire Emblem plays*
Marth:We're fine!
Caeda:I was worried we wouldn't survive an attack like that.
Siegfried:Just what magic was that.
Sophitia:Siegfried!
Siegfried:Ah,it's you too. I see you manage to catch up to that dark blade.
Cassandra:Sorta just appeared out of nowhere. Just like you three.
Gharnef:What! When did the prince arrive here! With her no less!
Marth:Gharnef! You live!
Gharnef:He,yes I do indeed live again. I won't be stopped this time,not to you or anyone else! Medeus shall rise again,and with him,we shall rule over all of Altea!
Marth:Fiend,you won't get the chance.
Caeda:As long as we are here,we have the chance to stop you!
Siegfried:I see that the sword has gathered some unwanted folk.
Sophitia:All the more reason to destroy Soul Edge!
Siegfried:Strange,do you feel the ground shake.
Marth:Yes I do.
Cassandra:Something's coming!
*A Giant dinosaur with three horns on its forehead,and tiny wings on its back appears*
*Noble Sacred Beast from Red Earth plays*
Caeda:What is that!
Marth:A dragon?
Siegfried:It seems to be,giving the wings it has.
Cassandra:Looks more like a lack of wings?
Kamuz:What is that!
:It seems to be a dragon. I assume that the old wizard has sent it to aid us.
Gharnef:Ah yes,the legendary dragon of Savalia,Hauzer! With the beast at our command,this battle should be done in no time.
?:That blade belongs to me!
*Nightmare appears out of a red sphere near Soul Edge*
*raise Thy Sword from Soul Calibur II plays*
Nightmare:Soul Edge is mine! You will give it to me,and then offer your souls!
Siegfried:How long does it's vessel keep showing up.
Sophitia:We must destroy the blade now! Before he can get it!
Marth:Then let's move! If we don't destroy the blade soon,we won't get the chance to leave here alive!
*After defeating a few enemies*
*Nightmare reaches Soul Edge* Nightmare:Come to me!
*As he tries to grab the blade,an arrow is shot,striking his shoulder*
Nightmare:What!
*A green blue pass him,as it strikes the blade*
?:Hyah!
Nightmare:Impossible! You! It is you!
Marth:Wait,is that!
*A man with pointy ears,in a green tunic and a green hat,moves his blade out,as he readies himself and looks at the group and Nightmare*
*Main Theme (SCII Ver.) From The Legend of Zelda plays*
Cassandra:It's him!
Sophitia:To think,we would see him again.
Nightmare:You dare mock me child! You think your pitiless blade can hurt such power as Soul Edge.
?:Hyup! Hyah!
*The man swipes at Nightmare,only to stop the blade with the monstrous arm of his.*
Nightmare:Do not taunt nor defy me,child. *Let's go of the blade* You can not stop something as power as Soul Edge.
*The blade suddenly breaks,as Nightmare grabs his head and screams*
Nightmare:GRAH! IMPOSSIBLE!
*The armor the being took stops as it falls and breaks apart*
Siegfried:Did he stop him?
Marth:I don't know. But I am glad to see you again,Link.
Link: *nods* Hah.
Sophitia:I wouldn't have guessed we would see Link once more.
Marth:Has Link fought with you before?
Cassandra:It's a long story. Mainly I think the being in Soul Edge has opened some sort of rift,bringing him in. However there was this old man and this black armor guy as well.
But regardless,I think having Link may just even the odds.
?:Oh it will indeed.
*A Strange green spiral appears,as a Woman with blond hair,in a white and pink dress stood before them*
Marth:Princess Zelda!
Zelda:Ah Marth,I see you and the others need help.
Marth:Indeed. What brings you and Link here?
Zelda:We were transported out of Hyrule by Ganondorf and his new found allies. We have heard much about the troubles in this area. It was only when to jump in and help out.
Then again we only arrived a few minutes ago via this strange blue magical sphere spell.
Marth:I see you two have also appeared here because of it. There must be a connection behind it.
:I am angered on how these mere fools somehow receive allies in minutes,if not seconds.
Kamuz:Not only that,but they broke Soul Edge and killed whatever the armored man was!
Gharnef:Wait,something is wrong. The blade,look at it!
*Soul Edge suddenly merges itself back together. The blade flies over to The armor of Nightmare,as it implants itself into the chest plate. The Helmet of the armor's eyes glow red,as the armor starts to transform,an even bigger and more demonic form of the armor appears before them,with giant flame like wings*
*World Distortion from Soul Calibur III plays*
Nightmare: *Growls*
Siegfried:Damn,he has transformed. This is not good.
Kamuz:The blade! Soul Edge has changed!
Cassandra:No,not again!
Sophitia:We must prepare ourselves! Night Terror will not easily move from our charge forward!
Marth:Then all we can do is hold out until help can arrive!
Updated Victory Conditions:
Survive
(Night Terror will attack any troop besides Charades)
*After survive a few turns*
*A Blue Sphere appears,as the whole group arrives*
*Trembling City of Aris (PXZ2 Ver.) From Namco X Capcom plays*
Byako:Okay.. We are finally out of the fi…..re.
*Byako notices Night Terror,as he looks back at the small group in the area*
Byako:That guy looks like an even angrier nightmare. Is he with you?
Siegfried:If you mean against him,then yes.
Byako:Well good,as if the evil demonic red face wasn't bad enough to run from.
Mitsurugi:So Nightmare has transformed into that now. Just what we needed.
Cassandra:Well at least we have a lot more help with us.
Nice of you to join us.
Taki:Well it's just luck I guess.
Natsu:I don't call it luck,Teach,if we have him to deal with. Not to mention a whole lot of old guys too.
Gharnef:How dare you call me that,Child!
:Know your place when speaking to powerful leaders like us.
Kamuz:Great! Shinra had to be here too!
Valkyrie:Kamuz! Stop this instant!
Ingrid:Oh geez,the giant dragon is here too?
Ryu:Are you certain that it is still a dragon,Ingrid?
Ken:If anything,.it looks like a giant fire breathing T-Rex Morrigan:Regardless,Hauzer is something we should not look over.
Pit:Speaking of! It's Marth,Link,and Zelda!
Zelda:Ah,some friendly faces to see.
Marth:We kinda got caught up with all the chaos,we have yet to get a stroke of luck with you all.
Caeda:More allies,Marth.
Marth:Indeed,Caeda.
Bayonetta;My,Marth,who is this lady next to you.
Marth:She is Princess Caeda,a close friend of mine.
We are in a bit of trouble. That giant red monster brought back an old enemy ours,Gharnef.
Cassandra:Not to mention this guy named Death Adder.
Axel:Strange,I feel like I heard of him before.
Sonic:I think his name kinda rings a 't know why.
:I do not need to waste my time here! I will get Soul Edge,no matter what!
Xiaomu:Like hell you are! We gotta get that blade away from them!
Byako:Kinda hard to do that if it's in the hands of that thing looking straight at us!
Night Terror:GRAAAAAH!
*After defeating a few enemies*
Byako:No way they are taking that blade,nor us fighting it.
*Byako fires a teleportation sphere,as it envelopes Night Terror,transporting him away from the temple*
Gharnef:NO!
Kamuz:That was our only chance!
:No matter,if that thing dissolves when we see it again,the blade shall be ours. But for now,let us go and take revenge on these mortals for ruining our plan.
*Title Call (PXZ2 ver.) From Namco X Capcom plays*
Chapter 22:A Tale of Souls
Updated Victory Conditions:
Defeat all enemies
*After defeating Kamuz*
Kamuz:Why do you all have to show up and the worst times!
Xiaomu:Easy,evil doers like you don't get a free chance.
Kamuz:You won't stop us that easily next time we meet!
*Kamuz retreats*
*After defeating Gharnef*
Gharnef:Grah! It won't be enough! You can not stop me,Prince of Altea! Once Medeus returns,you'll see everything!
*Gharnef retreats*
Marth:If your master returns,we will be there to stop him in his tracks,and yours as well.
*After defeating half of the health of Death Adder*
:Impressive,you manage to last long enough against the Golden Axe. But it pales to what you can truly witness its power. We will meet again,for now. I must return to my allies to report the failings on capturing the blade. But it will come back to us,in due time.
*Death Adder retreats*
*After defeating Hauzer*
Hauzer: *roars*
*Hauzer retreats*
*After defeating the remaining enemies*
Siegfried:Damn,once again the blade has escaped our grasps. We must destroy it before more are attracted to it's evil glow.
Cassandra:Well at least Night Terror is gone. I do not want to fight that thing again.
Byako:Has Urashima called in to retreat from the facility,as well as the Great Fox.
Reiji:Yes. They manage to leave the area. However they got caught up by something. It seems while we fled the scene,they seemed to have retreated,only to be sucked up by that ominous red sphere.
Xiaomu:Damn! If they were captured by Ouma,what else are we going to do!
Byako:We follow them. If I can pinpoint their location,We can find them and be there to help them out. Hopefully they haven't gone too far.