Edited the first chapter, be sure to read! Now, this takes place nearly a week after the events of Sonic: The Lost Hex.

Zavok's POV

It had only been one week. A single week spent for our wounds to heal from the battle. Seven days to regain our place as a native species of the planet. Being so long with a master that used us for his plans, had of course taken a heavy toll on the survival skills we once knew beforehand. Because of that, it was presumed at the time that by gaining back our independence from him, and adopting a plan to destroy another world, would make up for the that. Oh how fate was full of twists and turns.

Fate had decided to give the victory to the foreigner, ad leave us with lost dignity and pride, including wounds that made the facts even more of a constant reminder. It had left us tired, weary from the defeat, and ashamed from the unexpected loss. On top of that, we were left alone to face a world that had very much changed.

Before the strange arrivals, we had traversed this land without fear. We knew it like the back of our hand, and were unchallenged by the creations of nature. But once Eggman came with his technology and plans to dominate, the changed began. It was at first a slow and gradual sort of change, due to the certain resources he began stripping from our land, it was almost unnoticeable. A small amount of trees disappeared, small quakes had occurred, but all at the time had no permanent affect on the ecosystem. That was until he left the planet, did these changes become drastic. What was once a few trees gone, had become a wide expanse of the forest disappear and decay, with no guarantee of returning. The intensity of every earthquake had risen exponentially, and for every quake that took place, lands were ripped apart, long and deep chasms, along with cliffs had formed as a result. Truly, we were left to wander a world unrecognized, but instead of fearing it, it had in fact been one of the main reasons why staying in one place was not an option. While this search enough was taxing and so far full of disappointment, the things that followed were...Frustrating

I did not mind waking for long distances, but some of the others did, and began to complain continuously. Zeena in particular.

"Uuugghhh- why are we still walking!? We passed so many places that are suitable yet you still keep looking? The sun is about to bleach my hair, my skin is drying up, and my nails are getting crusty! Can't we just take a break, or better yet give up this pathetic search?!"

Zomom wasn't any help either. He stomped towards me and panted in complaint. "Uh yeah, we've been walking for days and I'm starting to get hungry."

"Can't we rest, I'm getting sick of walking." Zor whined in a more annoying voice than usual.

This has been done ever since the day after we began our search, and at this point, I was starting to lose my patience, but they did have a point. We did pass a few caves, but I felt as if the place was not fit for our needs. Even if our surroundings were different, I still wished to find a place that will supply us with the means of destroying the blue nuisance.

Sonic the hedgehog. When he first came to Hex, I thought of him as a formidable opponent; only because he managed to defeat the other Zetis, and annoyed the fool, Dr Eggman. But as he kept thwarting my plans to get revenge, he became a thorn in my side. When I confronted him, he beat me in battle. And when I fought him at lava mountain, he defeated me even when I used my full strength. After that, my brethren and I escaped.

Now here we are, reduced to homeless zetis with wounded pride. If being defeated by a puny hedgehog is pathetic, having to seek a new home and live with that mistake is humiliating. With that in mind, I was certainly not going to allow this environmental difference hinder my progress. But besides that, if there was one positive side, it would be that Zazz and Master Zik knew better then to complain about our current situation...at least that was what I had once though before I was greeted with the bittersweet sound of silence. Taken by surprise, I turned to face the others and finally realized that one was missing.

I glanced at our surroundings, searching for anything pink or out of the ordinary, but was left empty. WIth concern building up, I faced the others once again. "Where is Zazz?" I asked oblivously.

Everyone except Master Zik shrugged in unison. I looked at my master, waiting for an answer, but the only thing he did was point his staff at a nearby tree and motioned for me to look up.

My gaze shifted to the top, and there standing at the tip of the tree, was Zazz looking left and right in a sporadic manner. I gave a sharp sigh of aggravation as I called out. "Zazz, quit sightseeing and get down here. We need to keep moving."

Instead of acknowledging, he pointed east, and yelled. "HEY BOOOOSSS! REMEMBER THAT PLACE THAT EGGMAN DISOWNED! I CAN SEE IT FROM HERE, AND IT'S STILL INTACT! THINK THAT SHOULD BE THE PLACE?!" I raised my eyebrow and began to consider the possibilities. Eggman did abandon the place, it had enough space, and better yet; it might hold the key to destroying our enemies. In all, it was exactly what we needed. "Then we will go to the location. Everyone, break time is over, let's move."

Zamanthia's POV

Their tracks were easy to follow, being in one general direction, it was all in a matter of catching up to the Deadly six. Ever since they had began their search, I have followed them, watching for any sign of trouble. Some may think of it as stalking, but I personally preferred to think of it as covertly keeping an eye on my former group.

Soon enough, I heard a series of sharp shrieks in the forest, the kind of unnatural sound you would never hear from any wild animal. I went to investigate and ran faster, but kept quiet and close to the shadows. I then spotted a fire a good distance away and a few silhouettes gathered around it's comforting warmth.

As I got closer, the silhouettes became clearer, and when I saw what they were, I came to a quiet stop. Around the fire was the Deadly 6, suffering Zeena's very verbal wrath. "All these flies and mosquitoes are ruining my hair! Why couldn't we make camp outside of this dirt paradise?!" The others rolled their eyes and seemed to ignore her dramatic complaints.

This went on for quite a while. Longer than it should have, and was left quite surprised how long Zeena could go on whining, also how long the others could tolerate it for That is until Zavok had enough. He stood up from his spot, and with frustration written on his face, snapped angrily. "It is because of your constant complaining that we had stopped! I chose a place that provides cover from the dangers of the unknown so that everyone will be safe! Be grateful that you have warmth instead of nothing!"

Zeena scowled in response but from the clenched jaw and pursed lips, she obviously chose not to argue. But the intensity of his voice is what left me at a loss. Knowing him, he was most likely trying to deal with the stress and inner turmoil within, hence the reason why he would release his anger on Zeena like that. Naturally, I assumed it was because he was still getting used to living without a home. I felt my face sadden, and slowly began walking towards the camp.

It had been years, yet even after all this time, the familiar , but painful yearning to be there, sitting with them came rushing back. It came as no surprise though, after all, I had been on my own ever since I left, and seeing them alive and well had left me in a state of not only relief, but also inner conflict and bewilderment at the fact I was feeling something that should not have been there. They are still together, even after all these years... That thought brought a lot of memories. Some good... some I wanted to forget. That made me halt in my tracks.

It was that moment I realized that I couldn't...no... I would not bring myself to face them. Not yet anyway. They might have stuck together, nut it doesn't mean they have improved for the better...Wistfully, I turned to walk away from the area when a very audible snap sound had rendered me frozen in place. My eyes widened in unexpected shock and I glanced down to find a broken branch beneath my foot. Oh no.

Instinctively, I scurried to the closest tree and hid in it's branches, making sure to hug the largest tree limb I could find and did the only thing I could do; Hang there an wait... Quite literally like a sitting duck. I then heard haevy thudding of footsteps approaching my hiding place, and with a hint of curiosity, cautiously peeked down below. From behind the thicket of leaves, I could see a familiar broad, red and black skinned form at the bottom looking around the area I was previously in.

"Whoever is there, show yourselves!" Zavok demanded. I held my breath, hoping he would not hear me, and desperately wishing he would go away. He examined around one last time, until he went back to the camp. I waited until I could no longer hear him, and silently jumped down, being careful not to step on anymore branches. I quickly hid behind the tree and sat down in relief and slight exasperation. My eyes began to close as I let the darkness take me. It seems I will have to wait until tomorrow to see what comes next.