Darkstalkers are owned by Capcom. All Rights Reserved. Knights of the Round are owned by myself since I created the charecters. If there are any anime with the same name, these charecters are not the same and I will beg for forgiveness. Happens after the Darkstalker Tournaments. Felicia was allowed to go and fight under close watch from Sarryn. Follows the games timeline, there is no relationship between Talbain and Felicia since they were mortal enemies in this timeline. (That happens in the manga) Slightly altered from the series, and Morrigan Asland is Felicia’s best friend. Soul of Light : Part 2 Flame of Greatness Felicia put down her cup of tea in the small tea shop in Crystal Tokyo. She gazed out the window into the bright sunlight. A year had passed since the Darkstalker Tournaments. All the most powerful Darkstalkers were “invited” to participate in it. Bah! More like DRAFTED into the fighting. The outcome was most unexpected since many expected Dimitri to win the tournament. Morrigian Asland won with the merging of Lilith. Felicia’s sences informed her that a ceritan raven haired senshi was coming to her table to talk. Sailor Mars sat down in front of her with a cup of Jurian coffee. “Hi,” she said noncommitally. “Hey. You off duty?” Sailor Mars, once known as Rei Hino nodded as she sipped the steaming cup of coffee. She set it down and stared at her youkai friend. “You want to talk?” Felicia was silent for a second but then slowly nodded. She adjusted her favorite slacks and sweater a bit nervously. The slacks and sweater were the gifts she had recieved from Sarryn that fateful day two years ago. “I guess...” she trailed off as she stared into the noonday sun. Rei studied her intently for a few minutes until she spoke. “Are you concerned about Sarryn?” Felicia snorted in disgust. “Sa-chan is able to take care of himself. I’m not worried about him.” “Then what?” Felicia looked like she was about to cry. “Its my world. Ever since we crossed over here, and after the Darkstalker Tournaments, I haven’t been able to concentrate.” she sighed in exasperation. “I worry about my friends there. Well, what friends I did have. I’m not even sure if Morrigian still remembers me since we didn’t meet at the Tournaments.” “So you miss her?” “OF COURSE I MISS HER!” Felicia grew quiet. “We were the best of friends ever since childhood. She was mischevious and I was bouncy and happy. I have a great life here, I don’t want souls, I can stay in the sunlight and I’m protected from Sarryn’s Holy power since the doublet system is slightly altered to let us be lovers. Don’t you see? I miss the world I came from.” “I can’t argue with your reasoning Felicia,” Mars said while draining the cup of its last dredges. “But where would you go if you went back? You could run into that crazy hunter man!” “I don’t care! I want to visit Morrigian again if its only for a few days.” “Then maybe I could help,” a young voice came from the booth behind her. They spun around to see a young man with short black hair, brown eyes and dressed in total black. “I know the Makai on a...how should we say this? Intimate basis. My name is Ki.” *** “I’m coming with you. I heard that Dimitri was attacking the Makai to gain control of it and I want to come.” Felicia sighed at Sarryn’s stubborness. Once set on something, he was like granite. “But what’s going to happen when they find out that you’re a human in the demon world? They’ll skin you alive!” Sarryn grinned devilishly. “I got that covered. Watch.” Whisps of energy formed around his body as a gout of flame arose around his body. His body grew bigger as his face changed and short horns formed on his head. In an instant, he was a tan skinned, sharptoothed man with flames emerging from his mouth. Felicia eyed him critically. “Nice touch with the flames,” she said with a smile. “But the loincloth is a bit much. Or should I say less?” “Thanks,” Sarryn said in a really deep Bass voice with a touch of sarcasm. “I don’t know how long I can support the body. I’ll have to revert back for at least an hour to recharge. I don’t know how long I can support the body but with the extra power from this form should keep me out of sticky situations.” He snapped his fingers and a white shirt and black pants appeared on his person. “Oh, and call me Ifrit.” As he left to pack, Felicia blinked slightly. ‘Now where have I heard that name before?’ *** Morrigian was lounging in her seat, wearily listening to a diplomat drone on and on to whatever his problem was in his area of government. She supressed a long and loud yawn until a aid came up to her. “Milady Asland, there is a young girl and her escort waiting outside for you. She claims to be an old friend.” “What does she look like?” Morrigan asked. “She is a catwoman and her escort is a horned mancreature.” Morrigian’s face split with a wide smile. “Felicia. Send her in.” The Diplomat bowed and took a seat in the stands as the doors swung open. In strode a young woman with a long sleek dress. The other was clearly a monster with short horns, a set of sharp teeth, inteligent eyes. He was wearing a white shirt and dark pants. The pair emerged into the middle of the room and a rumble of speculation arose. Morrigian silenced the others and stood. “Good day Felicia. Welcome to my home.” Felicia nodded and they embraced. “Hi Morrigian. Long time huh?” Morrigian smiled and hugged back. “Very. Who’s your escort?” Felicia pulled back and grasped a clawed hand. “This is my lover,” she said. Mumbles arose as Morrigian arched her eyebrow. “Lover? You’ve grown up. And taken to wearing clothing as well.” Felicia blushed prettily. “I know. His name is Ifrit.” Gasps resounded around the room as everyone finally recognized the monster in front of them. No, not monster, Esper. Morrigian’s eyes widened in shock. “You’re dating the Lord of Fire?!” she exclaimed. “Lord of Fire?” Felicia shot a bigsweating Ifrit a glance which said “we’ll discuss this later” look. “I didn’t know. Is he famous?” A elderly demon stood and pointed a shaky finger at Ifrit. “Famous?! He’s the legendary Lord of Fire! The ally of the Returners! He is a powerful Esper who has incredible powers!” Felicia glared at a now sweating Ifrit. “Really?” she drawled out, slightly vicious. “we’ll DISCUSS this later.” Sarryn moaned inwardly. Her “Discussions” can make one sore in the pelvic area for days. She was very vicious in bed. *** Morrigian and Felicia strolled the gardens of the castle while the sounds of soldier training resounded in the air. Felicia had the most wonderful few days of her life as she spent it with Morrigian. They turned a corner and found Ifrit using a polearm. The polearm was a cross between a halbard and a scythe as he danced around in the most graceful kata. His muscles rippled as he practiced shirtless in the yard. Morrigian gave a appriciative grunt. “I can see he’s good in fighting. Now I know how you fell for him.” “Fell could be the right term for how we met,” Feliicia nodded in agreement. Ifrit towelled himself off and headed into the baths with the women watching fondly. *** Dimitri floated into view as he surveyed the area. He smiled at the power levels that Morrigian displayed at his arrival. “Am I interupting a bad time?” he rumbled. Morrigian growled and changed into her fighting form. “What are YOU doing here Dimitri?!” “To do battle. Winner takes the girl and the palace.” Felicia yowled in anger. “What are you talking about idiot?!” “Enough talk.” *** Explosions rocked the area as Ifrit changed into his clothes. Cursing his timing, he dashed out into the yard and promptly charged up. He floated off the ground and tackled Dimitri with a bolt of fire. Dimitri shot a look at the Esper. He narrowed his eyes. “Lord Ifrit, you are defending them?” “Felicia is under my protection Dimitri, and nothing will happen to her.” He drew his polearm and charged. Bringing the sabre end down, Dimitri blocked it with his cape. Ifrit thrust his hands out and channeled a bolt of fire into his hands. With a flurry of punches and kicks, he knocked Dimitri back a few steps. Dimitri growled and flared up into his true form : a reddish bat like creature. He lunged and swiped at him. Ifrit parried and jammed the end of the staff into his opponents stomach. Sarryn felt his control on the form dissapating rapidly as he was brought down by a combo which sent him flying into the ground. Felicia ran up and gathered her lovers hand into her own paws. “Sarryn! Are you okay?” Sarryn moaned. “I’m okay but my hold on Ifrits body is diminishing rapidly. In a minute, I’ll have to revert and use my other powers.” “Hang on. We’ll get you away from the vampire.” Demitri tapped his foot impatiently. “Are you quite finished yet?” “Shut up. That’s it, I’m going full power.” Felicia put a restraining am on his shoulder. “No, just go to normal stage.” Sarryn nodded. With a burst of white light, his outer shell was torn away to reveal a black haired human. His clothes formed into pure white cloth with a half armor chestplate. His arms gained a pair of golden bracers with a crystal in the arms. He gained a samuri sword with the insignia of a dragon on the blade itself. His forehead gained a teardrop insignia as his white cape rippled. “WHAT IS THIS?!” Demitri yelled as he took in the sight of the human. Morrigian sided up to Felicia. “So care to explain?” “Long story.” *** Sarryn sipped the tea offered to him by the scared demon servants. The reason being that he still was carrying his long white wings on his back. As if the power level wasn’t unnerving enough. Beside him, Felicia was finishing explaining to Morrigian on how she fell in love with an angel. Morrigian peered into her cup of tea. “I just don’t believe it. An angel and a Darkstalker falling in love.” Epilogue “So this is the Ninganai huh? Really bright.” “I got used to it. So, how’s your lover huh?” Morrigian Asland snorted. “Johnathan’s never around. He’s on his planet for now.” “Johnathan? A human?” Sarryn snickered. ‘Baka oyaji.’ “An exceptional human. Even I have my vices.” Morrgian shifted her weight as she flew alongside Sarryn who was holding Felicia in his arms. Another day set in the Chronicles of the Holy Sword Saga.