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| Эпилог (Epilogue) |
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The Fall Of Soul Edge And Soul Calibur
The Demon Queen
Demon Queen Lily
Soul Edge could have turned the tide of the war between good and evil, but instead the cursed blade consumed the three most powerful demons. This case was noticed by Lily the demon Queen. Unfortunately, news of the fall of the Brotherhood and the betrayal of the fire demon reached her too late. Alexander betrayed his brothers using Soul Edge against them. He betrayed the World of Demons - he chose to go to the World of Mortals and administer his vaunted justice there. But, which is the most important of all, he betrayed her - his Queen. The general stopped obeying orders and gone absence without leave. Most likely Lily had some personal reasons to rage but she did not speak of it. The Queen thereafter kept offence on her minion. Unlike the Brotherhood that used the bounty hunter to seek Alexander, Queen claimed demon hunt. She needed him alive. Thrown down, wounded, but alive.
The Trap for the Demon
Lexa meets Alexander
Alexander's life gravely changed after he met Lexa again. According to her, queen Lily had set a huge reward for the capture of the demon, and now many demon hunters were tracking him down in the World of Mortals. What Lexa didn't take into account was that there were already rumors circulating throughout the Demon World about her connection with Alexander. Queen Lily used that information. She expected that Lexa would eventually come to Alexander. The only thing she had to do is to order her servants to watch Lexa and those were successful performing the order. The army of demons took Alexander and Lexa by surprise. Those two killed a lot of strong adversaries together, but alas, there were too many demons to fight against in that battle. Mercenaries supported by the sudden appearance of Lily took advantage on two demons. Alexander was captured. The queen personally escorted the prisoner to the Demon World. She ordered to kill Lexa right at the spot. But Lexa was able to escape. Summoning Killer, Lexa made her way to escape the squad of executioners. From that moment the hardest part remained - it was to save Alexander.
Captivated
Alexander and Lily
In one of the dungeons, in the well-guarded prison of the Demon World, Alexander, chained, appeared before the queen.
Lily: - It's been a long time, oh mighty Alexander... You know, after you destroyed the Brotherhood the balance of good and evil staggered. But you will help me to tip the scales in our favor. There are rumors that you are the last one who owed that unusual sword that my father was looking for.
With reluctance Alexander told her about the essence of Soul Edge and that the sword cannot be destroyed:
- The cursed blade has its own will striving for blood and destruction. Each time, even being broken, even after long years it finds the new host, gets its shape and powers again to shed the rivers of blood on cities.
Lily was stunned by the story Alexander told her and soon she gave her new order. The demons were already openly, without hiding, looking for parts of the sword in the World of Mortals.
Nemesis
Jessica fights against Nemesis
Regular attacks of demons in the [[Earth Realm|World] of Mortal] attracted the attention of Nemesis. The goddess of retribution, in search of demonic power, turned her gaze from Heaven. By chance, she discovered Angelina there - a wandering young demoness, who was the blood relative to Alexander. Having accepted the force of the old enemy Nemesis attacked Angelina. It took Angelina and her companions - the dragon girl Jessica and the young sorceress Fortune - a lot of strength to withstand the goddess.
Angelina receive Goddess' power
Suddenly a small search party of demons appeared and surrounded the warriors. During the battle, Nemesis was seriously injured. Angelina, risking her life, tried to protect her by driving away her enemies. Those demons who managed to escape fled away. The goddess's wound turned out to be fatal. Before her death, Nemesis transferred her powers to a young demoness, who proved that she had a light side.
Revival
After few months Queen Lily came to Alexander again.
Alexander: - What do you want from me again?
Lily: - I decided to personally inform you that we found the cursed blade.
Alexander didn't answer.
Lily: - We tried to bring back the demons of Brotherhood, but it didn't work out for us. The Oracles say that Soul Edge was able to consume your brothers using your unique power. And this created a fiery seal that only you can break.
Alexander: - I've no desire of doing that.
Lily: - You shall do that, if not on your free will then by force!
Alexander unleash his fire power
Alexander was chained and brought to the ritual hall. There, collected piece by piece but still broken apart, was Soul Edge lying on the surface of the altar. Oracle-demons started to shout their spells making Alexander release his power and break the seal. Demon was fighting that with all of his might, trying to break the chains but it was all in vain. The aura of flame rose above Alexander and lit the gloomy hall. Soul Edge pieces came together and the blade, once again revived, splashed with the blazing light. The fallen demons of the Brotherhood - Abaddon, Abigor and Bloodian came to life together with the unleashed power of the sword. The queen exulted. She ordered to bring Alexander back to prison where he would have to be kept for long centuries, atoning his sins.
Lily: - The time has come! Gather the troops! The World of the Mortals shall be ours! The human souls shall strengthen my army and then Heaven would fall to my feet!
The Defenders of Earth
Soon Lexa found out that Soul Edge was brought back to life. And she realized that together with that blade the demons of the Brotherhood who were kept there were also brought back to life. Including the fact that the Queen decided to make war against humans to lure the forces of light there too. And Lexa came up with the idea that it was the best time to fulfill the plan of Alexander's release. Having been left alone and as the outcast Lexa came in touch with her children Angelina and Demian. Jessica and Fortune did not leave their best friend and promised to help Angelina wherever she would go. Lexa also informed draenei sisters Aletta and Carmella about what happened. Once those two sisters helped Alexander in the battle against Soul Edge and owed him their lives. With the help of Killer they got in touch with his brother - Kuro who showed himself as a skillful demon hunter. Kuro came to the Fu-Ma Ninja Clan to persuade the elders to give their help in the future demonic invasion.
Invasion
Kuro seals the demons
The Legions of Hell under the command of Abaddon invaded the world of mortals through the open portal. Right at that moment they were faced by the warriors of Fu-Ma Ninja Clan and Kuro. The last ones put the spell of doom on the ordinary demons and stopped the army. The team decides to split.
Abaddon fights against Draenei Aletta
Aletta, Carmella, Killer and Black Ninja stayed to stop Abaddon and his army. Abaddon who was thirsting for fight for too long took the battle. Those demons who were not taken under the stopping seal, were taken over by Black Ninja and the Fu-Ma clan. Killer together with draenei sisters surrounded and attacked Abaddon one by one, inflicting him crushing blows. But the demon of war blocked and fighted back with awesome skillfulness.
The rest of the team headed through one of the portals to the Demon World.
The Force of God in the Demon's hands
Fortune's magic
The cunning Bloodian had foreseen something like that and that was why he made the ambush in the demonic dungeons. Lexa, Demian, Angelina and Jessica had to fight demon of blood and his minions. Suddenly, Bloodian's servants froze, unable to move. The demon looked around at the uninvited guests, looking for someone who could do such a thing. And quickly discovered Fortune. The cat girl, hiding to the side behind a column, used a stopping spell. Bloodian rushed towards her. Demian blocked his way. The young demon, risking his life, entered into battle with his uncle. Fortune took a new look at the brave Demian.
Bloodian fights against Jessica
Warlike Jessica came to help those two right on the way. But the demon of the Brotherhood did not stand on ceremony with her. After another attack from the dragon girl, Bloodian grabbed her by the wing and threw her into the wall. Jessica fell near Angelina being now unconscious. The Demoness was a bit scared of the outcome but the spirit of Nemesis came to her at that moment. The fallen goddess helped Angelina to use her spiritual weapon for the first time.
Goddess' power
Wings with crystal plumage grew behind the back of the young demoness. The bright light shed over the dark corridors of the prison. Hundreds of invisible blows came against demon of blood. When the light faded there was wounded Bloodian standing before Angelina.
Bloodian: - Demon... with the power of God?!
Being stunned by what happened, he quickly realized that he would not have a chance against another attack. Those young warriors appeared to be too strong for him. Diving into the bloody portal, the demon left the battlefield.
Just at the moment when minions of Bloodian freezed and the demon himself dealt with Fortune, Lexa could slip unseen to continue what she came there for. From that moment no one was on her way and demoness came to the dungeon where Alexander was kept. The exhausted demon, shackled in strong chains, remained in captivity for a long time and had not yet had time to fully regain his strength. Lexa releases Alexander and helps him to recover.
The Sword of Chaos
Alexander fights against Abigor
According to Lexa the Soul Edge was not then used and that meant it was still in Lily's hands. Having brought back the weapons and recovered the wounds Alexander and Lexa came to the queen castle. The palace was empty but the Queen was there in the throne in the main hall as she always did. Abigor - her stern guardian was there behind her. Alexander made it clear that he came for the cursed sword and would not leave without it. The queen gave the order, and Abigor entered into battle with Alexander.
Lexa fights against Lily
While Lily was engrossed in the fight, Leska decided to steal Soul Edge. Remembering her past failure, she decided to act much more carefully. But that didn't help either. The Queen noticed the thief. Another battle bursted out. Lexa was the best at technique but she was not able to win against the mighty Queen. Meanwhile Lily noticed that Abigor was not capable of winning the battle against Alexander. The demon powers were equal.
Lily: - Abigor! Use a Soul Edge!
Abigor uses the power of Soul Edge
Pushing away the opponent Abigor rushed to the doomed sword. Being full of hatred and anger Abigor the demon of Chaos got under control of the blade right away. Soul Edge saw no difference of who was friend or foe and thus the weapon turned against not only Alexander but the Queen herself. Lexa, Alexander who was not yet in all of his powers and stunned by such a sudden outcome Queen Lily, had not found the other way out but joining forces. They all surrounded Abigor but he threw them away by the invisible barrier.
The last battle
The Holy Fire versus the Cursed Chaos
The Soul Edge, which was fed with darkness, released the powers of Abigor. A portal to the Astral Chaos appeared in the middle of the hall. Still, Lexa saved the ace of trumps for the end of the game. Her wondering in the World of Mortals for so long was not in vain. Besides the search of the allies, the demoness was searching for something that would help her in the battle against the damned sword too. The Soul Calibur... But being more precise it was what was left of it. This piece were worth a lot. Lexa gave those Soul Calibur piece to Alexander right in the heat of the battle. Not yet knowing what to do with it, the fire demon touched the fragment of the blade of his sword. Nameless beamed. Without taking the fragment from his hands, Alexander rushed at Abigor. After that the battle came to a whole new level. The brothers' battle moved to Astral Chaos. Alexander was fighting against Abigor and Soul Edge with the force of the dark flame and the light of Soul Calibur. The blades clang echoed around the Chaos world. The fire flames were reflected here and there in the floating crystal shatters. With each blow, the glow of Alexander's sword became stronger. Soul Calibur took away the powers of the cursed sword.
Fire Demon
Having absorbed the forces of Soul Calibur Alexander was no longer holding himself. He threw his sword away and struck Abigor with all his fire element might. Alexander finally struck his brother. Breathing heavily, he approached the exhausted Abigor and took the fallen Soul Edge. The portal to the Demon World began to close. Alexander managed to jump out, leaving Abigor in eternal captivity of his own element - Chaos.
Upon entering out to the queen’s room, Alexander throws Soul Edge to Lily's feet:
- You saw everything yourself. Soul Edge does not obey any one. I cannot allow using it even in fight against heavens. The nature of this weapon is too unpredictable and dangerous to everyone.
Reluctantly, but maybe even being thankful for the salvation, Queen Lily agreed and let the demon to do whatever he decides necessary with the sword.
For the last time, Soul Edge's eye looked at the light. The last thing he saw was a fiery demon raising his sword high above his head with a shining fragment of Soul Calibur.
Epilogue
The invasion ended. Abaddon and his squads were ordered to withdraw.
Lily was no longer thoughtfully attempting to start the war against the forces of light and darkness. As Alexander said:
- Balance is the guaranty for the both worlds existence.
An uneasy peace was concluded between the Demon World and Heaven, stopping open hostilities. But the queen regretted that she was never able to keep such a powerful demon as Alexander on her side.
For the help Lexa gave in the battle against the doomed sword, she was exculpated. And even offered her to become the bodyguard of the Queen. The demoness promised she would consider the offer.
Kuro returned to the clan victoriously. Soon he took over Fu-Ma as a leader. Under his leadership, Killer also returned to the clan.
Draenei sisters Aletta and Carmella stayed there in the World of Mortals to find their true selves. They have not lost hope of finding their relatives someday.
Angelina could not get rid of the power that Nemesis gave her. As the exception she was given the title of the new executor of retribution. So she accepted the duty with honor.
Nemesis did not disappear for good, she continued existing in Angelina. She was coming to the demoness from time to time in the form of the spirit. She was the one who helped with her new abilities.
Demian stayed in the World of Mortals to company Fortune in her trip to East as her bodyguard. During their journey they became very attached to each other.
The wisest one among Alexander brothers - Abaddon served the queen Lily.
It is unclear what had happened to Bloodian. Few times he was seen in the slums of the Demon World and he was repeating:
- Demon with the forces of the God... It's impossible!
The era of Soul Edge and Soul Calibur came to an end. To prevent this weapon from ever being reborn again, it was decided to hide the fragments in different worlds. In the Demon World, the shards were declared a royal relic and carefully guarded. Through Angelina, some of the fragments were transferred to the angels. It was decided to give the remaining pieces of swords to Jessica. So the young dragoness became a guardian, as her father had been in his time.
Before Alexander left Demon World once again, queen Lily asked him to stay for a conversation.
Alexander, the son of Darkness and Light
Lily: - In search of knowledge about the sword, I spent a lot of time in my father's library. There I found an ancient tome. Your strange behavior was disturbing me for quite a long time. At first I thought that it was a sort of spell, but it was not... The entry said that the Fraternity Of Hell was founded by a mighty demon of fire, whose name fell into oblivion. But there was one interesting detail... The demon brothers had the same father, but different mothers. The mother of one of them was an angel. You are the son of an angel and a demon. And sooner or later, something had to manifest itself in you. I think that explains your rebellious spirit. No matter how hard you try to escape your destiny, good and evil will always fight within you.
Remark
This text was written in the period from 28 December 2015 to 28 March 2016, translated to english in 12 April 2016.
For English translation MY SPECIAL THANKS to my friend Mikomi Jade.
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| Часть 1 (Part 1) |
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| Часть 2 (Part 2) |
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| Часть 3 (Part 3) |
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| Часть 4 (Part 4) |
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| Часть 5 (Part 5) |
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| Часть 6 (Part 6) |
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| Эпилог (Epilogue) |
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