Disclaimer: We do not own Sonic the Hedgehog or any of his friends or enemies, but we do own our own, original characters.
A/N: This fic takes place in the world of the game rather than in the world of the anime shown on 4Kids TV. In other words, the events will follow that story, rather than the other. Also, this fic takes place after the events in the game Shadow the Hedgehog, just so you know.
A/N: This fic was written mainly by Older Hokage and I (Younger Hokage) but Hikari did give some very helpful suggestions. It will contain some pretty graphic stuff, but nothing too terrible, it will also use some inappropriate language for younger ears. This Fic is rated T just to be on the safe side.
And now,
Team Santoryuu presents
A Sonic the Hedgehog Fanfiction
The Seven Slayers
Chapter 1: Prologue to Pain
"At last," Eggman mumbled, "My ultimate fighting machines are ready!"
The round-bodied scientist stood in front of one of seven different colored pods in his laboratory. In the first one was a short, red robot shaped like a cat-person with a blade on its right arm that reached down to its ankles. Its chest was open in the front to reveal an indentation that was the same size and shape of a large gem.
The mad doctor pulled on his large mustache in excitement, "I can't believe I really got this thing ready!" He cheered, a large grin plastered on his face. "It took an entire year of sleep deprivation and way too much coffee but I did it!" he took a large red gem from his pocket and pressed a small, white button on the side of the robots container to open it, "This is it!"
Eggman shoved the red chaos emerald into the exposed socket on the robot and quickly closed its chest plate. The creature's eyes immediately lit up in a bright crimson light, and an electronic beep could be heard throughout the massive, almost empty room.
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It was about this time that two hedgehogs were riding down Main Street on a red and red motorcycle One had a chao in one arm and a suitcase in the other.
"Maybe this thing isn't worth taking. I mean, it's just a stupid shiny rock!" stated the driver as sirens could be heard getting ever closer to his location.
"Hey! What happened to you being the big strong man in my life?" screamed his accomplice as she tapped him on the back of his head…
Just than a bullet past them and ricocheted off of the wall of a building. "That." answered the first apparent criminal.
The driver of the cycle swerved to the left, and began dodging his vehicle between incoming cars in the opposite lane. Several motorists honked and shouted at the crazy driver as he blazed past.
"Buckle up for safety suckers!" The hedgehog taunted as he continued his ride.
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Further downtown, at the Station Square Performance Arena…
The audience was buzzing excitedly. The arena, which had been the host to numerous sporting events, concerts, and plays, was now giving its biggest performance since the concert to celebrate the destruction of Black Comet.
It had been one year since then, and the leaders of the world agreed that this day, the one that Shadow the Hedgehog had saved, was to be a globally celebrated holiday.
High above the audience, in a private box seat, a black hedgehog with red stripes was looking down on the crowd. He let out a frustrated sigh, and looked over to his two companions.
The first was the President. He was dressed in the stereotypical blue business suit, and smiled at the hero.
The other was a white furred bat, wearing a black, form fitting shirt and white boots and gloves. She seemed equally frustrated, but for other reasons…
"You could at least try to have a good time." She sighed, "After all, this is supposed to be your day."
"Yes, sit down and enjoy the show!" The president offered, "I think you've earned it."
"After a year of endless paparazzi, I'd imagine so." The hedgehog said to himself.
He reluctantly sat down next to the bat, who patted his hand gently.
"Oh, relax." She cooed, "At least it's not a classical concert, right?"
The hedgehog shivered a bit.
"Thank you for that unpleasant thought." He grumbled.
"Oh come on, I'm just kidding." The bat pouted.
"From what I heard, this band 'Rengade' is supposed to be pretty cool." The President stated.
"Kids still say 'cool' these days, right?" He asked himself.
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Backstage, a few roadies were putting the finishing touches on the sound systems. As one of them twisted the volume knob on a large amp, a guitar rift suddenly blasted out of it!
The roadie stumbled backward, and shot a glance at a snickering anthro-raccoon holding a black guitar.
"I think that one's up a little too high." The raccoon commented, before being smacked in the back of the head.
"Real mature." Scoffed the silver furred fox-girl who had delivered the blow, "Why don't you grow up? We have a show to put on!"
"Oh relax," The raccoon grumbled, "It's not like we can start without…"
A loud crash caused both of them to turn to stage left. A black-scaled reptile of some type was detangling himself from a power cord.
"Sorry I'm late!" He gasped as he took a seat behind a nearby drum set, "I overslept."
"You always over sleep." The fox sighed.
"Hey, he's here now, right?" The raccoon pointed out, "You ready?"
"You bet!" The reptile cheered, as a pair of leathery, bat like wings spread behind him.
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In an undisclosed location, somewhere above the Mystic Ruins, a red echidna with impressive dreadlocks sat on the ground in front of a massive, green emerald. He was keeping a careful eye on the territory around him, as though an unseen assailant might approach his treasure.
"That blue biplane I saw just now seemed pretty suspicious." The echidna thought, "I wonder what's going on back on the ground…"
The emerald behind him began to pulse with green light, and then suddenly lit up like a spotlight! The echidna gasped, and turned to the gem.
"What the...The Master Emerald is reacting to something! But what could…" He thought as he raced toward the gem.
Suddenly, a blue biplane shot by overhead. A scream could be heard as it passed by, and the emerald flared brighter. The plane then nose-dived away from the floating island, and the giant emerald ceased its glow.
"Oh." The echidna thought, stopping right in front of the gem, "Guess it was nothing to worry about."
And with that thought, he resumed his post.
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In the meantime, in the jungles known as the Mystic Ruins, another trio was preparing for something. Two hedgehogs, a blue one in red sneakers, and a pink one wearing a red dress and matching boots, were looking to the sky. A mixture of shock, awe, and concern covered their faces.
"How long do you think he's gonna stay up there?" The blue hedgehog asked.
"I don't know…" the pink one said, turning to her companion with a smile, "But while he's up there, it's just you and me down here…"
"Not for long!" The blue one responded, grabbing the pink rodent's hand and dashing to the side with impossible speed.
A small, blue biplane smashed into the ground where the two had been standing moments before! The two wings bent upward, snapping off completely. The hedgehog pair stared at the wreckage, as a young fox climbed from the pilot's seat. His yellow-orange fur was covered in soot and dust, and both of his furry tails were completely bristled out.
"What happened?" The pink hedgehog girl asked.
"I think…the propeller…broke off." The fox gasped as he slid to the ground.
"How can you tell?" The blue one asked.
As if to answer his question, a sharp propeller blade suddenly sliced into the ground right between the three. It stopped in place, standing straight up, the other three blades up in the air.
"Oh." The blue hedgehog boy said, his eyes widening in surprise.
"Back to the drawing board then?" The pink hedgehog asked.
"As soon…as my heart…starts up again." The fox nodded, "And we'll need…this."
The fox reached into an open hole on the plane, and pulled out a glistening, purple gem, about the size of his fist…
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Hey, it's Sonic here! It looks like Eggman is up to his old tricks again, but who are these bikers and rock stars?
If you want to know, you'll have to check our next chapter. It's called:
Cops and Robbers
See you there!