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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Aug 20, 2012 13:39:58 GMT
You may not live long enough to decide whether or not you hold anything against me if I do strike you. Battling an opponent in my right mind - if it can be called that - is difficult enough. If - when I lose control... there is no telling what will happen. Of course, it is an advantage when I am trying to kill someone, however... too many accidents have happened in the past. The reason behind this... madness... is a story for another day. Just be wary.
In all honesty... Sophitia had taken back what she had said earlier. Now she didn't understand at all. Where was this all coming from? And more importantly, why did he decide to tell her this now? Despite this, the least she can do is be supportive of Voldo knowing this, and keeping out of harm's way as requested by the blind mute.
"Alright... I shall be wary." Sophitia nodded before turning to Cassandra and Soul Calibur, who were talking amongst themselves. "You will... come with us, I hope?" Sophitia asked Voldo hesitantly.
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"Uhm... May I ask, d...did Soul Edge created a human form for himself as well?"
Elysium scoffed mutely at Cassandra's prediction. "Had he not existed in a sword form, albeit a human form, there would be no purpose for me to exist either." Soul Calibur confirmed the younger Alexandra's question.
"He is alive and wielding himself in a humanoid form such as myself, for both Soul Edge and I have the same goal. To destroy each other in order to fulfill our own desires on the world."
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Post by darkstar56 on Aug 21, 2012 9:55:06 GMT
He is alive and wielding himself in a humanoid form such as myself, for both Soul Edge and I have the same goal. To destroy each other in order to fulfill our own desires on the world."
So it was a fact that her worst fear had come true. She don't know if Sophitia's children will still be affected by this humanoid Soul Edge. She doesn't want her to bear yet another problem. Pyrrha's abduction is already driving her to her extreme limits but to know that the cursed sword had been reincarnated, is just going to break her.
She wanted to ask this woman one last question about her counterpart but before she can even mutter a sound, she noticed Voldo and Sophitia approaching them. She found herself at a loss for words when they came back and just blankly looked at her sister's eyes, worried about her status when Soul Calibur told her about the sword.
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Aug 21, 2012 15:23:30 GMT
Cassandra and the Spirit Sword had caught her attention once again, before Voldo had suggested that they should return to find out what Soul Calibur truly wanted with Sophitia.
Agreeing, the Holy Warrior returned with the blind mute, standing at her sister's side, facing Elysium with a questioning expression.
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Upon finding that Sophitia and Voldo have returned, Elysium almost announced the offer she was willing to make.
"Your child is under the wing of Soul Edge. I can assist you in your venture to retrieve your daughter in exchange for your hand in joining our clan to put an end to Soul Edge's reign. You and your accomplices." Elysium glanced between Voldo and Cassandra whilst Sophitia held a hand to her heart.
Soul Calibur had heard of a Holy Warrior in which shattered one half of Soul Edge years ago, the very Holy Warrior in which was standing before her. If she was to accept her offer, she would make a valuable addition to her league of followers.
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If the Spirit Sword was willing to help her save Pyrrha, Sophitia simply couldn't say no.
No matter what the consequences... she needed to save her daughter. The elder Alexandra glanced between Voldo and Cassandra in question, before facing Soul Calibur once more.
"I accept. If it is to save my daughter... I shall help you." Sophitia declared, the thought of her daughter and herself reuniting bringing the determination out in her voice.
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Post by chemus05 on Aug 22, 2012 15:04:31 GMT
Hilde along with her company were watching from the side as the transaction between Elysium and the new comers: a group of two women who looked nearly identical to each other and a peculiar man who spoke in hisses which one of the women could interpret.
Both had struck an agreement. She mused on how quickly they arrived there. It must be that the two had been acquainted for long. They both had urgent needs which connected each other like a bridge. If this deal was sealed and her company joined with her, they would add three more warriors to this group. As Hilde watched their mannerisms and actions, she judged that all three of them were skilled—a very valuable asset.
She hoped all three would join.
The hissing man, whom she related to the image of a corpse for some reason, made incomprehensible sounds. She listened intently, awaiting anybody to give a translation or respond to him that would give her a clue as to what he meant.
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Aug 23, 2012 16:53:53 GMT
How do you propose to... rid the world of Soul Edge? You are both as powerful as each other, are you not? The only way for the Cursed Sword to be obliterated is for you to go with it - him. Two opposite forces always cancel each other out in the end.
Sophitia glanced from Voldo, to Hilde and Cassandra, who both were oblivious to what Voldo was saying. The Holy Warrior assumed that the Spirit Sword must understand Voldo; after all, she was the legendary sword Soul Calibur, so her translation were directed to her sister and the Princess of Wolfkrone.
"Voldo asks how must we go about destroying Soul Edge when both swords have equal strength. He feels that both swords must be destroyed if one must be destroyed." Sophitia translated, before Elysium gritted her teeth.
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"Soul Edge must be destroyed at all costs. If I was to die along with the Cursed Sword, your world will still be ridden with malfestation. It is my purpose to purify your world."
"The reason as to why I have come before the Holy Warrior is simply due to her ability. She had destroyed one half of Soul Edge at such a young age with very little strength and experience. She and I are capable. With our combined forces, Soul Edge will be destroyed for good."
"As for the rest of you... I am gathering an army. No doubt that Soul Edge will be gathering the malfested at this moment. His followers all have his aura subsiding within them... which strengthens him. We need to obliterate his malfested followers, and I have no doubts in your abilities."
Elysium concluded her explanation in the plan, frost radiating from her skin.
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Post by chemus05 on Aug 27, 2012 17:30:37 GMT
Hilde took a step forward and said:
“What Elysium said is right. If she was to die with Soul Edge, there are still too many malfested that would remain. Not just men and women and children, but also lands cursed with the blight of its evil. There has to be a way to destroy Soul Edge without her dying. She is our only hope to purify the lands and people polluted by Soul Edge’s evil. And with you, Sophitia, who has the experience of destroying Soul Edge before, when you join forces with Elysium, won’t the chances of destroying it completely be higher?”
“True that Soul Edge has gathered an army of malfested but it is not only he. From the start, I had pledged the army of Wolfkrone to fight against his army. Some of my men had already gone home to prepare it as we are speaking right now. Also, through diplomacy, the armies of other nations might join this fight. It won’t be easy but it is not impossible since many nations had heard and even experience their tyranny. Therefore, I say we fight Soul Edge and his horde but spare Elysium for her many tasks ahead afterwards. Then we can have our lands and peoples back.”
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Sept 1, 2012 15:03:20 GMT
Upon hearing Voldo's remark, Sophitia's eyes widened, whilst Elysium's eyes narrowed, her frosty blue eyes staring directly at the blind mute, containing her comment whilst Hilde justified Elysium's plan.
Soul Calibur nodded in agreement. "I'm glad that a few see the light in my plan." The Spirit Sword prevented herself from scoffing before turning to Sophitia to see her justification.
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"She's right..." Sophitia finally decided after listening to Hilde's justification. "If Soul Calibur has promised to restore her kingdom, I think we ought to spare her. If we don't spare Soul Calibur, we are allowing a whole kingdom to fall, all due to our own selfish reasons."
"Soul Calibur... I'm just asking you to help me find my daughter. Whatever it takes. I'm willing to help you."[avatar]http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5402/rosafarrell124x275.jpg[/avatar]
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Post by chemus05 on Sept 2, 2012 11:41:23 GMT
Hilde continued, “It’s not just my kingdom. There are many nations ravished by the blight of Soul Edge. It has cursed many lands rendering them barren and unproductive. And it has transformed peoples into mindless monsters. We will depend on her on many things far beyond after Soul Edge is defeated.”
Turning to Sophitia, she said, “And I’m glad you joined us. Through this alliance, we shall strive to put down Soul Edge once and for all.”
She emphasized her words by hammering her fist to her palm.
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Post by darkstar56 on Sept 2, 2012 12:17:27 GMT
"Through this alliance, we shall strive to put down Soul Edge once and for all.” said the female warrior clad in armor.
Cassandra couldn't agree more with the idea. Numbers can have a big advantage during a battle and with the Spirit Sword by their side, she knew that they will win this battle.
She then approached the red headed female and wrapped her around her neck. "Yep, she's right. After all the more the merrier as they say. And with the experience about Soul Edge from my sister and the help of Elysium, we can win this thing."said the younger Alexandra with a big smile on her face.
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Sept 4, 2012 14:21:44 GMT
Elysium smiled to herself, glad that everyone had agreed with her with the exception of Voldo, who was left undecided. It will be due time where he realizes the reasons behind her plan, and thus will agree to her...
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Sophitia glanced at Voldo with a pleading expression, her eyes glazed somewhat with disappointment, hoping that Voldo will change his tune soon.
"Please Voldo. For my daughter."
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Post by chemus05 on Sept 5, 2012 13:56:58 GMT
Hilde was surprised as Cassandra casually put her arms around her neck but welcomed the gesture. It was not everyday that she experienced such being a royalty in her kingdom. In fact, it never ever happened to her. The triumph she felt as two more warriors had joined their ranks further elevated her mood.
It was just Voldo that they had to convince. Though he was eccentric and odd, she knew that he was valuable as an ally should he agree to come with them.
She smiled as she caressed Cassandra’s arm over her shoulder, saying to her, “Your sunny disposition and courage is very pleasant. I find it comforting amidst the anxiety of this upcoming battle we are preparing.”
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Sept 6, 2012 19:44:53 GMT
I cannot, however, guarantee that I shall get along well with the Spirit Sword, here, who thinks herself so perfect and above us all that she is being... blinded... by her own delusions, and seeking to destroy the very object I live for.
Sophitia's eyes widened at Voldo's statement, flicking her glance to and fro from the Spirit Sword and the blind mute in anxiety of how Elysium would react.
Much to her misfortune, Elysium did not react well to Voldo's comment.
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Elysium immediately drew her sword upon hearing Voldo's words, pointing the glacier sword directly at his chest with a icy snarl.
"Perfection is what I desire, not what I already am." Soul Calibur's frosty growl echoed the grounds of Eurydice Shrine, "If you swear you live by the Cursed Sword then I have no use of you... you shall die along with the rest of the malfested."
Elysium jabbed her sword closer to Voldo threateningly, before the Holy Warrior herself stepped in between them, holding her arms out and pleading for the Spirit Sword to stop, acting as Voldo's shield.
"He didn't have meaning in what he just said... he cannot forgive himself for his past... forgive him Elysium." Sophitia attempted to persuade the Spirit Sword to dismiss Voldo's words.
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Post by chemus05 on Sept 10, 2012 15:55:22 GMT
Hilde watched in amusement as she saw the interaction between the hissing man, Sophitia and Elysium. She could not understand how they seem to connect with each other with one man in between hissing his answers. She knew it was through a power of some sort. Elysium's ability, she knew. However, seeing Sophitia do it as well made her think of the said Holy Warrior with esteem.
A confrontation soon arose as through a turn of the conversation which she wasn't able to follow, as expected. She looked at the eccentric man and Elysium with alarm. There was no need for bloodshed now. Lives were at stake and time is running.
Although Sophitia made her way in between them, it seemed that a melee would still ensue. As a result, Hilde raised her voice.
"People, stand down! There is no need for bloodshed at this moment. Soul Edge is gathering strength as we speak and we absolutely have no time for bickering! Couldn't we settle these peaceably like gentlemen and gentlewomen?"
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Post by darkstar56 on Sept 11, 2012 9:58:35 GMT
"Your sunny disposition and courage is very pleasant. I find it comforting amidst the anxiety of this upcoming battle we are preparing.” said the young woman clad in armor to Cassandra while she caressed her arm.
"Well, it won't be helpful if we're all gloomy, stressed and serious right? Sometimes, we need to have a positive outlook and think that everything will go our way. It can help the everybody to release the uneasiness that they are feeling during battle and can motivate them for the battle."
Suddenly, she noticed Voldo and Elysium face to face with the blind man having a tight grip on his weapon and hissing quite louder than before. Apparently, Voldo does not see her as an ally as everyone had.
She then saw her sister, Sophitia intervening between the two, trying to prevent a conflict from escalating. She then looked at the female knight beside her in the eyes and nodded at each other, possibly thinking of the same thing of helping Sophitia.
"People, stand down! There is no need for bloodshed at this moment. Soul Edge is gathering strength as we speak and we absolutely have no time for bickering! Couldn't we settle these peaceably like gentlemen and gentlewomen?" proposed the red headed woman.
"Yeah, she's right. We're on the same side here. We should try and help each other, not engaging in needless arguments like this.
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Post by Admin Knight Durante on Sept 12, 2012 20:40:27 GMT
Elysium rolled her tongue over her teeth, before sheathing her sword once again, dismissing the persistent Voldo, facing the people of whom she was certain that they were on her side.
"Thank you, both of you." Soul Calibur thanked both Hilde and Cassandra, nodding in Sophitia's direction, before striding out, her back now facing Voldo, effectively casting her mind off of him.
"We shall depart in search of our allies at dawn. In the meanwhile, I think we all should take rest. It is late in the evening." The Spirit Sword's wise words echoed the shrine grounds, before Sophitia made a suggestion.
"We should all stay at my living. There is enough room for all of us I'm sure, even for your army." Sophitia turned to Hilde and her army stood behind her. "We welcome anyone, isn't that right Cassandra?" Sophitia beamed, almost forgetting about Voldo's outburst.[avatar]http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5402/rosafarrell124x275.jpg[/avatar]
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