kratos

With the release of the Fire Speeds, Kratos was now in the hands of the beasts, but where they would take him, he did not know.

Kratos realizes the only way to reach Jason is to stop a giant wheel of spikes blocking his way.

The ship man locks himself in a cage , he seems to fear Kratos.

Kratos reaches a flight of stairs where the woman looks at him from the top.

Aphrodite: Kratos, the gods are pleased with your progress, but your current skills will not be enough to defeat the minions of Ares.

Kratos knew that this was not a mere vision. For with the gods, nothing was ever as it seemed.

As Kratos made his way past the Desert of Lost Souls, he finds a horn and blows through it, causing Kronos to begin crawling toward him.

Seeing the sun plummet through the sky and the world plunge into darkness, Kratos knew this was not a sign from the Gods.

As the life began to leave Kratos, his thoughts returned to that faithful night.

Kratos looks to the other side of the ship to see a row of undead archers striking down ship men that are trying to take cover.

Kratos finds a woman that seems to be firghtened to death of him.

Kratos speaks with Athena once more to understand what he must do.

All that mattered was conquest in the name of Kratos, their great leader, who had become near invincible.

However, it has no use in stopping Kratos from brutally killing Clotho and continuing on his quest.

As Kratos dragged the soldier to his ultimate fate, the soldier continuously begged him for mercy.

Taking pity on you has been my greatest mistake, Kratos. Just as taking pity on this thing will prove to be your greatest mistake.

Ares would save Kratos. He would turn him into the perfect warrior, his servant on earth. Only a simple pledge of loyalty was required.

Images of his past suddenly flash through Kratos' mind. He remembers the battle in which he pledged his loyalty to Ares.

The barbarian leader lifts his warhammer , ready to strike the fallen Kratos .

The rage of Ares exploded from within, but soon, he would learn the true cost of such power, a cost too high, even for Kratos to pay.

As promised, Areas rescued his new XXX. BRINGING FORTH the power of a God, DESTROYING those who would slaughter Kratos and his MEN.

Grave Digger: Ah, Kratos, and not a moment too soon, I only finished digging just a moment ago.

As Kratos entered the cave, Eos, Goddess of Dawn and sister to Helios, sat above him, visibly weakened by the absence of the sun.

Oracle of Athens: Choose your enemies wisely Kratos, your brute strength alone will not be enough to destroy Ares.

Kratos slowly makes his way toward the Blade of Olympus, so weak that he can't even so much as swing his blades.

Kratos sees clones of himself begin spawning from the walls, and surround his wife and daughter.

Kratos sits at the edge of a bed with two naked women lying next to him with empty wine cups on the floor.

Lahkesis : I'm through playing games with you, Kratos. This power was never meant for a mortal like you!

The chains were so burning hot, even Kratos seemed to be in pain when they were seared to the flesh on his wrists.

In the end, knowing the vision would never leave him. Kratos made him to the path of the Aegean Sea.

Athena : Kratos, you know not what you do.

Kratos, using all his might, begins pushing Pandoras Box out of the temple.

Atlas: Who breaks my chains of torment? You are strong, but you are far too small, even for an Olympian, to be a god, Kratos.

Naked Woman 1: Stay Kratos, just a bit longer. . .

Ares: You cannot save them Kratos, you gave them up in your quest for ultimate power. There is a price to pay for everything you gain.

The path before Kratos was clear, but still, the memories came rushing back, as familiar and permanent as the blades chained to his wrists.

Narrator: Leaving the rotting carcass of the Hydra behind, Kratos sets sail once more.

Kratos is shown at the temple, kneeling before his wife and daughter.

Kratos had done the impossible, a mortal defeating a god, Ares was no more.

As Kratos traverses through the city of Rhodes, Zeus speaks to him from the heavens above after he exits the palace.

Kratos was surprisingly lifted out of the water back to the top of the cliff.

Here, where the souls of the dead walk their fated path, Kratos knew that for him, this was merely a beginning.

Narrator: After a thousand years, Pandoras box was, at last freed of its confines . Kratos had found the means to destroy the God of War.

Villiage Oracle: Be ware Kratos, the dangers in the temple are greater than you know.

Gaia : We will help you defeat Zeus. Death is an escape, Kratos. You are a warrior of Sparta, not a coward. Only a coward accepts death.

Gaia : These ashes will give you great strength, Kratos. Take them within you and use this strength to defeat your enemies.

What you have done is cutting down my life, your hands wield the blood, praise to the sisters for this day, Kratos, You will meet your end!

The accuracy of the pillar was unimaginable, as it struck Kratos through his abodminal area and sent him hurling to a wall.

Athena: Enough Kratos! With every city you destroy, the wrath of Olympus grows. Soon I will no longer be able to protect you.

Go through the gates to the desert, Kratos. There begins the path to Pandoras Box. It is the only way you will defeat Ares and save Athens.

gaea : placing all of his godly power into the weapon , and rendered kratos mortal , vulnerable to the arms of death.

Narrator : But there was more resting on Kratos' shoulders than he could know.

Once a captain in the Spartan army, Kratos had begun his command with only fifty soldiers, but soon his numbers grew to the thousands.

Athena: Follow the song of the Sirens, Kratos. Find and destroy them all, and the path through the deadly sands will be opened to you.

The desert Sirens have been destroyed Kratos , the path before you is now revealed .

Kratos blows the Horn Of Boreas, the Phoenix is Released. It flys to the sky and land on the platform in a short distance.

Kratos throws the blades to the ground and is, again reminded of his past.

Kratos, so glad you can join me, you know we need it.

Kratos speaks with the body burner before he leaves.

Athena: Stay true to the song of the Siren, Kratos, your journey begins here, pray it leads you back to athens, with Pandoras Box. . .

Kratos: Then you are the last one I would expect to become a servant of the fate.

Kratos : You can still hold a sword. Spartans do not surrender! Do as your God commands.

Your eyes do not deceive you, kratos, it is the same box you opened years ago, the power to kill a god still rests inside.

Narrator: Broughten off like a feather, Kratos found himself risen from the sea and placed on solid earth.

Kratos : You will pay for this. . . You. . . Be certain of that.

Athena: We request one final task of you Kratos, your greatest challenge awaits. . . in Athens.

Do not fear, Kratos. I am the Oracle of Athens, here to help you defeat Ares.

Athena: You have done well Kratos, though we morn the death of our brother, the gods are in debt to you.

Gaea : As the life drained out of Kratos, the arms of Hades reached out to claim their prize.

Kratos : All Olympus tremble at my name! Zeus is weak.

Kratos: We've reached Athens, get your things and get out!

Without mercy, Kratos placed the cage on the switch and pulled the lever, sending scorching flames through the soldiers body.

Kratos begins crying tears of blood as he still cannot accept his fate.

Kratos awakens in pure blackness, with a gentle white light illuminating him.

Zeus: You have done well Kratos. Go with the gods, go forth in the name of Olympus.

You cannot change your destiny, mortal. We will never allow you to reach our sacred temple, Kratos.

Aphrodite: Go with the gods Kratos. Go forth, in the name of Olympus.

Kratos is on his ship again, begging Athena to finally rid him of his nightmares.

Blood image of Lahkesis: Kratos, like a fiery Phoenix who is resurrected from his ashes, you too search for a second chance at life.

Athena: Have faith Kratos, the gods do not forget those who come to their aid.

Fulfilling his commitment to the Gods, Kratos defeated the Basilisk brought forth by the Persian.

Kratos: You will pay for this Zeus, be certain of that.

Athena : Kratos, you cannot leave the temple without Pandoras Box, Athens depends on it!

Kratos found himself on the very edge of Hades, the land where no mortal had set foot.

After killing two of the Sisters, both Lahkesis and Atropos , Kratos proceeds further into the temple, into the inner sanctum.

Using this new found rage and power, Kratos defeats the kraken and uses the Phoenix to enter the temple of the Fates .

Hades: Go with the gods, Kratos, go forth in the name of Olympus.

Stop her, Kratos! Do not let her into the Flame!

Ares: Remember Kratos, it was I who saved you, in your time of greatest need.

No, Kratos! There is no other way! Let me go!

We'll never allow you to reach our secret temple, Kratos!

Have faith Kratos, the gods do not forget those who come to their aid.

Be that as it may, Kratos, the Primordial Fire is almost out.

Prometheus : I must burn in the Fires of Olympus! It is the only way! Kill me, Kratos! Kill me!

The burning soldier, is taken below and the door in front of Kratos opens to reveal a new path.

Remember Kratos, it was I who saved you, in your time of greatest need.

Aphrodite: Medusa, the queen of the Gorgons. Bring me her head Kratos, and I will give you the ability to wield its power!

I do not wish to fight you Kratos but I will defend Olympus!

Kratos speaks with the body burner one last time.

After Kratos putting the ashes into fiery magma , the Phoenix reborn s, and dashes out from the underground instantly.

Go with the gods, Kratos, go forth in the name of Olympus.

Kratos is attacked by masses of Rhodes soldiers, but easily and viciously slaughters them all without mercy.

Kratos is seen approaching the ledge of Mount Olympus and leaping downward to join his fellow comrades in battle on the Earth below.

Kratos leads his men into a battle they could never win.

When Kratos finally returns from Hades , he discovers the old man he had met outside the temple of the oracle .

That desperate call for aid, will come to haunt Kratos for all his days.

The fate of Kratos was not as it seemed. The gods had other plans.

Kratos tells the woman he slept with to get off of his ship.

Kratos speaks with the statue of Athena on the deck before he sets off.

Narrator: As for Kratos, no mere sword and shield would befit the newest servant of the God of War.

He conquered the lower floors of Pandoras Temple, but what lay in wait above would detest even Kratos.

Just before Kratos prepares to continue to the upper temple, he hears the voice of Athena.

As Kratos completes the Challenge of Atlas, he finds a blood bath of dead soldiers lying around a flight of stairs.

Poseidon: Take this weapon Kratos, take this power, and use it to defeat your enemies.

Kratos speaks to the oracle again to be sure where he must go.

The racked body of those who were gone in search of Pandora's Box lay before him. And at once, Kratos knew who was first responsible.

Narrator : Humiliated before his Spartan army, Kratos dragged himself up from the dirt.

The ship captain grabs at Kratos feet.

Kratos : I no longer walk with the Gods. Who has placed you in this torment?

Hades: Take this weapon, Kratos, take this power, and use it to defeat your enemies.

Artemis: Take this weapon Kratos, take this power and use it to defeat your enemies.

Kratos: I will reach the Sisters of Fate, and I will use your wings to do so.

Zeus: Take this weapon Kratos, take this power, and use it to defeat your enemies.

Kratos is, again shown slaying innocent people, with his soldiers.

Kratos, the Ghost of Sparta, had taken his place amongst the Olympians as the God of War.

Kratos proceeds ahead to the oracles temple and sees her again being taken away by harpies.

Kratos discovers a statue of Athena at the entrance of the desert.

Kratos: Ares! Destroy my enemies! And my life is yours!

Take this weapon, Kratos, take this power, and use it to defeat your enemies.

Kratos enters highest chamber in the Hall of Atropos and discovers the person who was calling for aid.

Zeus : I am through playing with you Kratos!

The oracle becomes frightened and backs away from Kratos.

Athena: Kratos, your quest is at an end.

Kratos discovers a glowing red door before entering the Challenge of Atlas.

Athena: I do not wish to fight you Kratos!

Locked deep inside of you Kratos, is Hope.

Kratos willing accepts these weapons, extending his arms out.

When Kratos turns back to the old man, he finds him gone.

Kratos grabs the oracle and throws her away from him.

Without question, Kratos pulls the lever and the platform begins rising.

Kratos: Zeus! Your son has returned! I bring the destruction of Olympus!

Kratos looks over at a giant statue of Athena, holding a sword.

Yet again, Kratos men are shown slaying innocent villagers.

Kratos : I do not need your help, Zeus! I can take down this beast!

Kratos: I told you you'll pay for what you did!

Ares throws the Blades of Chaos at Kratos wife and daughter, killing them.

Kratos hears the sound of women crying for help behind a tightly locked door.

Kratos: Turn back to Olympus beast! I must face Zeus! You defy the god of war? !

Athena : You must bring Pandoras Box back to Athens, Kratos. You cannot defeat Ares without it.

Zeus congratulates Kratos and bids him farewell.

Kratos : I do not seek to destroy Olympus. Only Zeus.

The oracle turns around and begins running toward Kratos.

Kratos regains his thoughts and threats Ares life, yet again.

Ares: Kratos? Returned even from the underworld.

Kratos sees a ledge with someone hanging from it, and he makes a grab for the unknown persons legs.

Zeus walks away from the defeated and dying Kratos.

Ch: We share a common fate, Kratos. The Gods will release neither of us from our torture. Be gone, it is not yet your time, mortal.

Kratos appears on a ship in the Aegean Sea , ready for battle.

Clotho : It is through my threads that all life is born. You must not tamper with destiny, Kratos. You will destroy everything.

It is you my friends that all I face borne. You mashed that temple with destiny Kratos. You will destroy everything.

Kratos. You dare show your face to me? After what you have done? I will make you suffer, Kratos.

Ares: You should have joined me Kratos! You should have been stronger!

The oracle regains her balance, and gives Kratos a warning.

Kratos awakens in the pits of Hades with new life flowing through him.

Kratos : Turn back to Olympus , beast! I must face Zeus!

Zeus: Kratos, you grow stronger as your journey continues, but if you are to succeed in your quest, you will need my aid.

Without question, Kratos opens the weapon that is said to give him the power to kill Ares.

Kratos : Return to Sparta and prepare for battle.

Gaia : You must return to the island, Kratos. Your journey to the Sisters of Fate has only just begun.

No, no. . Kratos, Kratos find me, you must find me, Athens depends on it!

Kratos : The Gods are petty and pathetic and your rule is weak.

If done correctly the words "Surrender Kratos" will be written in the night sky in cursive.

Kratos makes a jump for the oracle just in time before she falls.

Oracle of Athens: Kratos! ! Praise Athena youve arrived!

You mashed that temple with destiny Kratos.

But to Kratos, victory was worth any price, even his soul.

Today you may defeat me, but in the end, Kratos, in the end you'll betray only yourself.

Clotho : You will never control your thread, Kratos!

Gaia : All is not lost, Kratos. You must go on. There is much at stake here.

Kratos: I have warned you, let me pass!

Kratos: The oracle spoke of Pandoras Box, can it be real?

Kratos Wife: Kratos, whats happening? ! Where are we? !

Return to Athens, Kratos, return and save my city!

Kratos: The gods of Olympus have abandoned me.

Kratos, in the darkness, the Fires of Hope will set us free.

Zeus places the Blade of Olympus at Kratos' neck.

Save my brother, Kratos, and he will convince Zeus to release you and rid you of the horrors of your past. I give you me word.

Kratos! ! Praise Athena youve arrived!

Kratos: Athena! You conspire against me? ! Athena! You will suffer from this!

Drain your godly powers into the sword, Kratos. Only then will you reach your full potential.

But Kratos cant stop thinking about the grave, so he talks to the man again.

Gaia : You do not have enough power to lift the fingers of the great Titan. You must free the Pegasus, Kratos. It is your.

Kratos finds and destroys the first Siren .

Kratos comes across a blue glowing door.

Athena: You must find the Sirens, Kratos, only they can guide you to Kronos, the titan.

Kratos, there is not much time, Olympus needs you.

God after god will deny you, Kratos. They will protect Zeus. Zeus must live so that Olympus will prevail.

Gaea: You are no longer a god, Kratos.

Kratos : Do you see, Gods of Olympus! ? Do you need more proof than this! ?

Ares, the God of War is shown coming to Kratos aid.

Kratos : Why? Why would you betray me?

Kratos finds and destroys the second Siren.

Athena: You cannot do this Kratos!

Kratos: I havent forgotten Ares, I remember how you saved me!

Gaia : You must find a way across to the island, Kratos. For there lies your path to the Sisters of Fate.

Kratos : You defy the God of War! ?

Gaia : Remember, Kratos. You have the power to control time itself.

Athena : God after god will deny you, Kratos. They will protectZeus. Zeus must live so that Olympus will prevail.

Kratos : Atlas! You must trust me! Much has past since we last met!

Kratos: God of War, I havent forgotten you, for what you did that night. This city will be your grave.

The village oracle delivers a warning to Kratos.

Kratos finds and destroys the third and final Siren.

Poseidon: Kratos, before you reach Athens, there is a task you must complete.

Kratos quickly breifs his soldiers on why they must destroy the village.

Kratos: Do you see God of War? You took them once, but youll never have them again!

Kratos: I told you return to Sparta. Why do you leave Sparta unprotected? !

Kratos had done the impossible, he had saved his family.

You owe me this, Kratos.

Atlas : Kratos, still the arrogant and foolish warrior. You have not changed. Hmm. . . and how do you plan to defeat the king of the gods?

Kratos turns around to find a lizard like creature with hair of snakes.

Kratos: Not that price, I didnt what them to die.

Kratos discovers a glowing red door in the room where he killed the temples guardian minotaur.

You will die here! Kratos!

That is why you should give me the power, I understand its true meaning and where it belongs. I trust you to do the right thing, Kratos.

Ares recalls the night where Kratos killed his family.

Kratos : Athena ! No! Why do you sacrifice yourself?

Kratos. . As Athena herself has fortold, but you are late, perhaps too late to save athens, or is it athens you have come to save?

Euryale : Kratos. . . Murderer of children! Yes! I am aware of the misery you have brought upon my brood!

Athena: Kratos, the journey foward is paroles, but one you must complete if you are to have any hope of saving Athens.

Kratos : Then tell me how to find the temple of the Sisters of Fate!

The womans call for help is cut short as Kratos hears her dying, he makes his way to the next ship to find the key to the door

Oracle of Athens: Ahhh, ah, Kratos, Im slipping, you must get here quickly! I can help you! We can save Athens, but you must hurry!

Kratos : Why do you aid me now?

Kratos : This is your purpose! Die with honor.

Kratos breaks open the ships deck doors and walks toward Athena in a rage.

Hurry, Kratos, even now my brother suffers at the hand of Atlas.

Kratos: Ten years Athena!

Kratos : I am so sorry, my love. . . Can you ever forgive me?

Kratos is leading his men into battle at the beginning of the vision,

Out of curiousity about the grave, Kratos tries speaking with the grave digger again

Kratos slays everyone in the temple in a rage of chaos, but looks at his last two victims in great great shock

Kratos is very confused about how the old man knows so much

Kratos lifts his left foot and places it over the edge of the cliff,

Kratos dives off the cliff, down to the ocean below;

Kratos finds a harpie ripping apart, whats left of a dead soldier

Kratos reveals to the soldier, his fate

Kratos is shown storming into battle