Author note: Okay I have no idea what i was thinking when i made this story...it was suppose to be sonadow but turned into something else i cant even really summary.I would love to hear your opinion of this. so please review :)
"Banished?" A deep voice asked that certainly couldn't be confused to another gender than male. The tone was slightly disappointed but contained rage more than anything. The atmosphere turned heavy as the tension lasted longer than wanted. The owner of the voice was a white furred hedgehog that seemed to shine of light. His soft amber eyes didn't fit the scowl on his fac. His likewise white wings flicked in annoyance trying to distract the building emotions of hatred.
He was in a hall which very much could be called a throne room as nothing than a one simple furniture was in it. A woman was sitting on the throne with disappointed expression. Almost as the very words she was going to spit out would be the biggest regret of her world. She was a peach furred Echidna with a tiara on her head. The dress she wore was a tribal dress with beige, green, and red triangular patterns on it. Her ebony eyes were focused on the white furred hedgehog also called angel.
"You gave me no choice." She spoke with her pure hearted voice that could make just anyone fall head heels for her. She had made up her mind even though a tiny voice in her head said otherwise. The decision didn't appeal her but she knew it was the right choice. She is the one that created the hedgehog in front of her, she is the goddess. Immortal powerful caring forgiving simply perfect but that meant that she wouldn't punish someone at this degree for no reason.
It hurt her just as much as it did to him. She considered all the beings she created as her children and this particular hedgehog was the very first one of them all. She tried to cherish them all equal but even with the perfection at hand she couldn't help but favor the white angel before her.
The first angel she allowed to have growing progress as a mortal. Just by looking at the angel brought her back to the time he was just a tiny hoglet in her arms. And here she was sitting expelling the hedgehog that had brought happiness in centuries.
"Tikal…" The hedgehog whispered her name and looked down to the floor as he tightens his fists. He had been warned countless of times. He didn't heed the consequences and now had to pay the price for the sins he had committed.
"Silver you are aware why I am doing this?" She couldn't hide her sadness anymore but let the corner of her lips to fall down. Tikal could feel the emotions that was consuming the hedgehog she knew that this was it.
"Please remind me again oh all mighty goddess…" He hissed but already knew the answer yet wanted it to be brought up. His despise of who he once called his mother was growing and she could tell. But at this rate wouldn't change a thing if she backed out of her decision. But to bring up the sins was as reopen wounds she didn't want to speak of. But she had to protect her other children even if the one was her favorite.
"You started to rebel against my ideas and ruin my work for your selfish desire-"
"So you are saying I don't have my own will mother!?" He interrupted ending the sentence of with disgusted tone. The echidna remained silent for a bit as she was observing the angel. She was used to scold her rebellious angel but at this point had gone too far.
"You have your own will always had and always will. But you went too far this time Silver and I can't entrust you with the importance of tasks that is supposed to bring salvation not destruction. "
"Oh? So you are banishing me from working as a slave under you? "Silver smirked amused but got a shake from the echidna.
"You are banished from heaven." And there it was the death silence again the hedgehog blinked trying to progress what she just said. Heaven was his home to be banished was to lose everything. The rage returned as he got back his senses and faced the fact.
"You banish me from my home! This is where I live and always will! It doesn't even make sense why?!" He spat and never before had he wished to attack the goddess but there was always a first time for everything. But he knew even if he was able to get close enough to inflict harm to the other the outcome wouldn't be worth it.
"You have attacked the other angels…your brothers and sisters with little to no reason. I never raised you to become like this. You have also manipulated plenty of angels and mortals alike to make them believe you are the real god. But in return use them for selfish desire and as well turned the young ones into deadly beasts with unnatural traits of hatred. I taught you how to create angels because you asked for the knowledge. Whatever you did to them is unchangeable and now has to suffer for your mistake."
"It wasn't a mistake I just improved them to know the honest truth. Plus they haven't done any critical damage. Maybe to each other but I can't blame them from being bored and sometimes your so called pure angles tries to interact….just makes it all..hmm..messy to say the least."
Tikal frowned at the attitude the angel displayed and the mentioning of the harmed angels who almost died if she hadn't stepped in.
"Silver the hedgehog you have committed more sins than that and I don't need to go through them all. I have been kind and patient with you even forgiven countless of times but this have gone too far." She stood up and tried not to glare into the amber eyes. Silver knew he had gone too far and this shouldn't be a surprise and at this point he couldn't care anymore. No matter what he said now wouldn't change a thing. There won't be a trial about these things it's just whatever the goddess decide so be it. Not that it needed to the ivory hedgehog knew that sins were his living basis nowadays. He would be more surprised if a trial didn't sentence him guilty.
"The interesting thing is how you banish my brother with not much reason." Silver blurted out bringing back the memories of the sins his younger brother committed.
"Mephiles?" Tikal asked surprised of the change of topic. She had just hoped this conversation would be over and done with. But the mention of the other angel sparked the memories. Mephiles was a black furred hedgehog with purple stripes across the quills and fur. He as well was an angel with to big black wings that constantly dragged behind him. He didn't possess a mouth and granted a pair of green looking reptile eyes.
"What were you thinking when you made him?" Silver smirked as he hit a sore spot.
Angels alike obtained the light color of either fur eyes or hair. Depended in what type of race the angel was. It was to display the good intentions angels carried. Mephiles was very different case despises the sort of "angel code appearance". He was the second angel that was allowed to grow up progress like a mortal starting as hoglet. But alas the poor newborn hedgehog wasn't treated equally. Tikal didn't pay much attention to Mephiles as she first of was too focused to created her "perfect world". So instead she asked more experienced angels to take Mephiles with them to gain knowledge and wisdom. He as any other newborn had to go through that progress.
However the angels didn't acknowledge the hoglet as he followed along even though they knew it was their duty. They were supposed to teach him everything but who knew that such evil appearance of the hoglet could make the pure hearted angel turn so dark. Even though angels were supposed to be perfect and such and take care of the weak but they simply couldn't see Mephiles fit to be even called an angel. The ebony hedgehog tagged along countless of missions but was constantly ignored.
He was treated like a shadow an outcast and even if he over and over asked questions they would remain unanswered. He was taught little to nothing and could only observe but never understand. Mephiles could see the kindness and good the angels offered to the mortals. And he assumed that was his duty as well. Never was this explained to why and how to do so, the angels just simply were perfect when it came to carrying out what they needed to do. The hedgehog had only been told to be silent and follow. So who could be blamed that he was getting emotionally.
He wasn't raised like any other newborn should and Silver who is the oldest angel developed a liking to bully the dark angel. This is the part Tikal wasn't aware though. She promised to never use her power to watch over Silver because he insisted that he could take care of himself and didn't like it if she knew everything he did. Silver was actually the only angel she watched over though the other ones she didn't think she needed nor had time for. So that left Mephiles in Silvers mercy, and there was nothing a newborn could do against that. It might also be where the selfish darker side of silver developed; he enjoyed tormenting the poor hedgehog.
So when Mephiles would get back to the heaven after being "schooled" and Silver returned from his duty he would search for the dark hedgehog. Mephiles would stick around the other angels even though they ignored him it made him feel secured from the first born angel. But little did that do if Silver showed up and ordered him to come with him away from the witnesses.
Silver would usually start calling him a freak a mistake the goddess didn't care to fix. This always caused the poor hedgehog to cry but never wail. Mephiles never understood why Silver treated him that way since he was supposed to be the warmest angel there was. So of course the hoglet started to blame himself for his appearance. As time passed the hoglet got used to be treated badly from the elder hedgehog. It got to that point Mephiles stopped crying and simply agree to whatever Silver said although it hurt. At first this pleased the elder angel but soon bored him out and went further and inflicted harm on the hedgehog.
Starting with a few small painful pinching before it turned worse. Silver would push him into walls and sometimes greet with a punch in the stomach if there was nobody around. At some point he would continuously punch him until Mephiles start wailing and beg for him to stop. The damages never stayed for long thanks to the healing power angels was granted. But the ebony hedgehog wish it did, because if Silver was bored enough to stick around longer after abusing him he could do it again when he was fully healed.
This became a routine and the other angels noticed that Silver called Mephiles company everyday unaware of what was happening to him. They assumed that Silver was either teaching Mephiles what to do or needed his help. This in turn made them jealous and caused the other angels to distance themselves from the hoglet even more. Mephiles had very hard time to keep up with the angels that was supposed to "teach" him. The so called lessons were the only time he was truly away from Silver until that changed.
Silver asked the goddess to personally teach Mephiles since the ebony hedgehog had been constantly failing on the tests. She of course thought it was a wonderful idea to let her most "skillful" angel of them all to take care of Mephiles.
Poor Mephiles was too scared to protest even in the presence of the goddess herself. So he ended up following the elder hedgehog that would start talking to him casually and gently. They would go to the mortal homes as soon as they got called. It was more common back then for an angel to show themselves in a time of need. But otherwise would be completely invisible to earthlings or Mobius as some call it. Mephiles would stand and watch when Silver helps the humans or mobians. But as soon as he finished he would turn his attention back to the hoglet.
This ended up with another abuse which became another habit Silver adopted. Every time he did something good to someone on earth he would do something bad to his so called apprentice. Mephiles was scared..very scared of the elder angel. Silver enjoyed the fear more than anything, to see the newborn hoglet tremble and sometimes just cry randomly. While silver was helping the mortals he would sometimes catch Mephiles curled into a ball. That would cause Silver to beat up the poor hedgehog for not "paying attention".
Mephiles started after time loses his fur and quills all over the place especially in the heaven. It grew back quickly though but angels complained a lot since they accidently stepped on it. So Mephiles of course wanted them to be happy and decided to pick up his fur and quills as soon as he notice that it fell off.
It was ignored though of why he was losing the quills in the first place. None had experienced the stress Mephiles was going through and this was the outcome for it. This went on for years and soon reached to his teenage stage. This is the time Silver got interested in rape which shouldn't be further explained. The once warm hearted Silver all changed when Mephiles was born.
Mephiles soon hit the age of 18 where new angels was going to be officially tested before they could take care of themselves. The ebony hedgehog was nothing like the other angels in his age. All of them were prideful confident and excited.
Mephiles on the other hand was scared but now was expert to hide emotions and went unnoticed. He didn't feel anywhere near ready for this test. He barely remembers what he was supposed to do. The only thing that had been in his mind was how Silver was going to harm him today. Everything else was irrelevant or couldn't be focused on. They were lined up at least 20 of them before the goddess Tikal. They were in company with other hundreds of angels that wished them good luck along with Silver the hedgehog himself.
This is what happen…
Past Mephiles POV
I gulped as my reptile eyes met with the amber once, we both knew I was going to fail. This would be the worst day of my life…I am supposed to be trained by the so called best angel there is in heaven. First test what was it….abilites…I think…then…my ears perked at the voice of the goddess. I missed most of what she said but I tried to focus although my eyes kept on returning to my master Silver.
"So first Briana can you show us your gift…." Tikal said making me sigh in relief; I was right about the ability part for once. But it didn't take long before I recall my abilities I managed to learn and that certainly wouldn't be appreciated. I watched with awe as the pink feline angel gracefully summons colorful butterflies that could apparently heal mortals. I bit my lower lip knowing that I was going to fail this one. Briana got applauds since this power was apparently very unique and useful.
The next angel stepped in and showed that he could recapture good memories and display it to the owner. Every single ability that was showed was able to bring happiness to mortals. That was the main reason we even existed after all. But I didn't feel like I was falling into that category I was a mistake after all. Before I knew it it was my turn, all eyes was on me. I felt my throat get thick and had hard time to inhale. Tikal gave me the sweetest smile I have seen.
"Mephiles it's your turn please step forward and show us your abilities."
I hesitated before I stepped forward. I was searching for a way to escape and found a tiny way to get away.
"I don't have abilities.." I lied I just didn't want to show them I already did it once before Silver. He couldn't stop calling me a demon that day and showed his Psychokinesis picking me up pressing me against the wall and-
"Mephiles don't be shy I am sure you have something special in you." Tikal said getting me off track from the thoughts. I let my eyes settle in her soft ebony orbs how much I so wished to get more attention from her. But I didn't deserve it she was pure and I was a mistake.. I knew I would regret it but I did it anyways. I reached out my hand tilting the palm upwards as if I was going to hold something. In the corner of my eyes I saw silver shake his head in disbelief. Even so I did it, I manipulated the energy to focus on the hand until green fire blazed from it. I heard gasps of from the crowd and very much confusion from the other angels in my age.
I fixate my eyes on Tikal who looked a bit disturbed as if she wasn't sure what to think of it.
"That's an interesting…ability, so have you thought of what you can do with it?" She question not certain if she should even ask. She knew something wasn't right with me, abilities develop through time depending on experience and emotions. I had to think through of what I could use this ability that would be for the good sake.
"I can…give…mortals light when needed?.." I said but didn't seem to convince anyone.
"It can't." Tikal said with a regretful tone, I flinched surprised with the answer. I was convinced it sounded pretty legit now it was my turn to be confused.
"Wh..why not?" I asked hearing myself stutter while everyone was quiet.
"Mortal thinks green fire is not a good sign. It would have to be red yellow or blue." She said but that hit me harder than she thought. Of course it had to be the color, everything is about how it looks like. I look terrifying why was I even created this way, why did Tikal make me look like this. I was cursed wasn't I? I wasn't an angel never was never will, does anyone in the room even want me here? I didn't understand the logic of making everyone look so warm soft and kind while I was anything than that. I wanted to ask but it wouldn't change anything.
I don't even have a mouth for crying out loud! I can speak with the slight ability of telepathy to be able to communicate. Sometimes I wonder if Tikal actually takes enjoyment of my appearance. But now she just looks disappointed as if she expected me to have the most beautiful ability of all times.
I let the fire fade and my hand turn to scratch my arm instead while looking down to the floor ashamed.
"I am sorry.." I apologized almost in a whisper I feel the need to cry right now. I failed the goddess again and again nothing I brought up to her was good. The other angels in my age actually pitied me I could tell. Maybe that's just an angel thing because they are supposed to be warm and nice. I haven't heard anyone fail this test. Nobody even knew what happen if you failed it in the first place.
"Don't worry about it Mephie." I looked up to see yet that warm smile again from Tikal.
"I am sorry I expected too much from you I thought Silver might have helped you out." My eyes widened in the mentioned of my master. Yes he indeed was supposed to transform me into some sort of saint. Silver cleared his throat taking everyone's attention from me.
"I tried very hard with Mephiles but the progress is very slow even with my abilities. " Silver said convincing every single one of them. If I just was born with white fur and soft emerald eyes I would have lived my life so differently. But here I was pushed around expected to do this and that. All I could think of experience is how to endure the pain. I knew when this was over Silver would press me down on a bed again and forcefully take me.
"I think he needs more time and should stay by my side until he is ready." That made my stomach hurls knowing that the rest of my life would be by the side of the first born angel. I would never get away from him I haven't improved my abilities since before Silver became my master. And he certainly wouldn't allow me to either.
"Agreed you can step aside Mephiles you are not ready." Tikal said but didn't mean any harm with it she thought it was the best. But I felt insulted everyone in my age would be able to go out on their own and help people. But the more I thought of it…I couldn't even help myself how would I possibly ever be able to?
I wasn't even allowed to do the other tests was the fire really that bad? But that's all I dared to show I didn't want to press my abilities to much. I almost hurt Silver when I did and he punished me badly for it. I hesitated before I finally moved me legs and went over to Silver who smirked satisfied. I felt his hand place on my shoulder making me flinch surprised and tensed up as he rubbed it. Show some sympathy while we in a crowded area genius idea.
Next angel stepped forward who looked like a raccoon with white fur and brown stripes. She yelped as she stepped on nothing other than a quill I had lost when I stressed out on the scene. I should have known!
"Mephiles!" She yelled as the quill had somehow gone through the shoe and straight into her fot. I started to panic and went over to her in guilt.
"I am sorry I am sorry let me help you." I pleaded but got an annoyed glare from the raccoon.
"No I can do it myself! Try to pay more attention to it. It's not the first time I have stepped on your quills!" She hissed before she managed to pull out the thick quill of mine. The raccoon threw It at me in frustration before I could answer. The quill was now covered in blood and I just felt the guilt swell inside. I just turned around silently back to Silver who couldn't stop smirking. When I got at his range he pulled me close so I could hear his breath touch my ear.
"I never thought of that before….I should pull out those lose quills of yours and press them up inside your..-"
That's when everything blurred and rage consumed me and I only saw red. It took a while before my vision returned and I was laying on the floor panting in exhaustion. I heard cries and yells and I smelled the stench of blood. I managed to sit up after a lot of effort.
My eyes widened when I noticed that my arm was more blueish and my hands seemed to be covered in crystals along with red liquid. But it didn't take long before I realized my whole body had changed. I could see my reflection on one of the mirrors. My white part of my eyes was red and my quills were replaced with the odd crystals I haven't seen anything more terrifying than that reflection.
I was scared of myself and tears were trailing down my pale white muzzle and I finally looked around. Tons of angels was laying on the floor dead what happen?
I saw Tikal approach me and I stood up with haste and in fear of what was going on.
"Tikal! What happen? I am scared.." I whimper but she didn't show me the comforting smile. No she gave me a hateful glare as if I committed a sin.
"You killed your sisters and brothers!" She yelled making me flinch and back off in fear.
"I…I..ki..killed them?" I asked and looked again on my claw looking hands and payed more attention to the red liquid it was blood.
"I..I didn't do it! I don't know what happen! Everything became blurry I don't remember. Please you have to believe me!" I begged and went down on my knees with tearful eyes.
"You have sinned my son.." I heard her say and I couldn't help but wail this time and press my fists into my eyes trying to rub away the tears that kept on falling.
"Therefore I banish you from heaven." I gasped before I looked up to her with pleading eyes.
"Please I didn't do this" I looked over and saw Silver staring at me with a disturbed expression. He survived even though he was the closest and probably the only target I wanted to take down.
I felt something pull me backwards towards what looked like a portal. She was casting me down to the mortals!
"I don't want to become a fallen angel please I didn't do this!" I tried and met eyes with briana who glared at me with hatred.
"You never were an angel." She said and that really was a stab in the gut. I didn't feel like resisting anymore it was nothing here for me nobody cared and maybe this was for the better. But yet I cried and cried until everything turned black.
