Sonic Universe: Tales of Mobius
SEASON 1: THE EGGMAN WAR (3230-3239)
PROLOGUE: THE SPARK
Somewhere in South Island
The wind blew crisply in the hedgehog's face as he ran across the grassy field. He was a blue hedgehog with black beady eyes, a tan skin and was wearing red shoes with white stripes. He was going incredibly fast for a ten-year old. His feet were moving in a blurred motion and he wasn't even breaking a sweat.
Two more hedgehogs ran after him, panting as they did. One was a female magenta colored hedgehog wearing a red shirt with purple gloves, boots and skirt. She also had bright pink hair in the front. The other was a green hedgehog with hair on the front and was wearing a orange sweater with red and white shoes. The two could not run as fast as the blue hedgehog and both were panting to catch up with him.
"Maurice, wait!" the female hedgehog cried out. She and the green hedgehog were out of breath by now. Maurice, the blue hedgehog turned around and stuck his tongue out at them.
"Come on Sonia! You guys are too slow!" Maurice exclaimed. Sonia glared at him.
"I'm the older one, so you listen to me! Don't make me tell Mom!" Sonia said. Maurice mimicked her in a whiny voice and laughed. The green hedgehog laughed as well. Sonia angrily faced him.
"Manic, don't you laugh! You're the youngest one out of all of us, so you'll get in the most trouble!" Sonia said.
"Actually, you're gonna get into the most trouble since your the oldest and it's your responsibility!" Manic retorted. Maurice laughed at her and Sonia fumed. It was true. Being the oldest, she had the responsibilty of taking care of her younger brothers. Sonia was 13, Maurice was 10 and Manic was 8. But it was quite a handful to make a speedy blue hedgehog and a curious green hedgehog stay in one place.
"Maurice, I'm so telling Mom!" Sonia exclaimed turning around and walking off. Maurice gasped and ran forward, tackling his older sister to the ground.
"No, don't do that! She'll take away my guitar and skateboard again!" Maurice wailed.
"Don't forget the TV and the video games!" Manic added.
"No, I'm gonna tell her since you made fun of me!" Sonia said. The two continued to wrestle with each other until a calm voice stopped them.
"Maurice and Sonia, stop fighting", an adult hedgehog said. She was a purple colored hedgehog wearing a white dress and a diamond crown on her head. She looked at the kids sternly, telling them to cease action.
"Mom, Maurice and Manic were making fun of me!" Sonia wailed out.
"No we didn't!" Maurice yelped. "Yeah, she's lying!" Manic exclaimed. The mother just sighed.
"Kids, how many times do I have to say it? Get along with each other and STOP fighting", the adult said. The three kids grumbled and looked at each other.
"Now say sorry", the mother commanded. Maurice looked at Sonia and mumbled "sorry".
"What's that? I can't hear you!" the mother said mockingly.
"I'm sorry!" Maurice spoke louder. The mother turned to Sonia and looked at her.
"Your turn", she said. "Sorry", Sonia said. Manic also apologized after that and the mother smiled.
"Good! Now go inside, sweeties. You've played outside long enough", the mother said. Maurice, Sonia and Manic obeyed and ran inside the huge castle that was right next to the grassy field. The mother turned around to find a guard running up to her. He was a grey mouse wearing a white uniform. The mouse stopped in front of the mother and bowed down.
"Queen Aleena, I bring some news", the guard said. Aleena nodded to him, allowing him to speak.
"There are more guests arriving at the party tommorow. Shall we get more caterers or not?" the guard asked. Aleena nodded.
"Yes. The whole kingdom of Green Hill will attend this party. I want it to be perfect so please do get more caterers", Aleena said. The mouse bowed.
"As you wish, my lady", the mouse said before walking off. Aleena sighed. There was alot of preparation going on for the huge party she was throwing tommorow. It was going to be her late husband's birthday in honor of his bravery and sacrifice in the Great War. Almost everyone in Green Hill was attending the party. In fact, the big park was being decorated right now since it was being held there. Aleena had to say a speech and there would be entertainment. It was going to be big. Aleena walked inside her castle and took out her phone. She called several of her agents and immediatly started making more plans.
"Yes, Clara. I need the podium to be in the center..." Aleena's voice trailed off as she dissapeared in her room and from the corner, while Maurice watched his mother uneasily.
Green Hill Park, Day of the Party
The afternoon sun shone upon the park. Millions of people were already there, eager to personally meet Aleena. They were all crowding the park and it had only been an hour when the party even started.
"Man, that's alot of people", Maurice whispered. A mynx his age was next to him, heard him.
"Maurice, your scared?" the mynx asked. She laughed at her friend's nervousness. This was what Maurice had been nervous about yesterday. When he was watching his mom go into her room talking on her phone, Maurice had been wondering how many people would show up at the party. Maurice wasn't one with the crowds. He grunted at his friend who was still laughing.
"Tiara, cut that out. Everyone has fears, okay? My fear is large crowds", Maurice angrily replied. Tiara laughed even harder.
"B-but that's a stupid thing to be scared of!", Tiara exclaimed.
"Oh yeah, at least I don't fear insects like you do!", Maurice sneered. Tiara stopped laughing and playfully punched Maurice.
"They're disgusting! And plus, I'm a girl. Girls hate disgusting things like insects!", Tiara huffed. Maurice snickered.
"Guys, there's a chocolate fountain!" Sonia exclaimed running up to them. Maurice and Tiara looked at each other before following Sonia where the food was. Manic was already there, munching on five strawberries on a stick covered in chocolate.
"Manic, how many did you eat man?" Maurice exclaimed grabbing a stick and a strawberry before dipping it in the fountain, with Tiara and Sonia doing the same. Manic smacked his lips and smirked.
"This is my second", he replied.
"Kids, that's enough. Don't eat that only!" Aleena said walking up to them.
"Aw, but Mom! These are so good!" Sonia said. Aleena giggled and shook her head.
"Come on! This isn't even whole thing. There's more food that you'll love so if you want to eat that, you have to save room", Aleena said.
"Okay", the three hedgehogs replied. Aleena turned to Tiara.
"Tiara dear, your father told me to give this to you", Aleena said handing Tiara a sweater. Tiara thanked Aleena and held onto the red sweater.
"It's going to get cold later, so remember to put your sweater on", Aleena told her.
"Okay, I will. Thank you Miss Hedgehog", Tiara politely said.
"Hey look, more people!" Manic exclaimed making Maurice groan. Soon after a few hours, the party really started. People were sitting down eating food and others were dancing to the music. The kids were playing around and the guards were making sure nothing was going wrong. Aleena was busy talking to her agents and discussing things.
"Uh, Maurice", Manic said tugging on his brother's shoulder. Maurice turned around to notice a group of Mobians walk up to them, flashing cameras. There were alot and Maurice began to feel even more nervous. One of them spoke.
"And here we have Queen Aleena's royal kids themselves. Tell me kid, how are you feeling so far?" the guy asked pointing the microphone to Maurice who shrunk down so much. He didn't like being the center of attention in large crowds and being on live TV was especially on that list. Luckily, Sonia came to his rescue.
"Our Mom is calling us, we'll talk later!" Sonia said pulling Maurice away. Manic and Tiara followed them, leaving the reporters to do something else. Once they were far away, Maurice let out a sigh of relief.
"Whew! Thanks sis, I don't know what I would've done without you!" Maurice exclaimed.
"Yeah, you owe me", Sonia said. Maurice nodded. "Big time", he said.
"Hey guys, let's go take the front seats! I think your Mom's big speech is about to start!" Tiara said pointing at the people who were starting to sit down. The four kids ran to the front row seats, Maurice being the first to get there and they all sat down. Soon, everyone was seated and Aleena's secretary spoke.
"Thank you all for coming this evening. This party has been going on since the afternoon and as you can see, it's night right now. First of all, Queen Aleena is very happy to have organized this function. She has been wanting to do this for a while, and today especially in honor of the great King Allen the Hedgehog, who gave his life in protecting the civilians in the Great War. Give it up, for Queen Aleena!" the secretary exclaimed and the audience broke into a loud applause, Maurice, Manic, Sonia, and Tiara being one of the loudest.
Aleena walked up the podium and smiled before waving her hand to everyone.
"Thank you people of Green Hiil", Aleena spoke. "I'm so happy to be here right now with all of you. It makes me feel really happy to know that you all care about me and I feel the same way. In honor of my late husband Allen, I have a speech prepared for him", Aleena said. Tiara nudged Maurice, signalling the part they were waiting for was here.
"Of course, I'm happy that my children are also here with us as well as Tiara, the daugher of our family's beloved scientist, Gazebo Boobowski", Aleena said. Everyone applauded again and cheered. Aleena then cleared her throat, ready to say what she was preparing for.
"Allen. He was probably the best man I've ever known", Aleena started. Everyone listened intently.
"He was a charming, caring man who never even thought selfishness. A generous man, he always helped someone in need, no matter who it was. He was never commanding, he was never forceful. He always was willing to do anything for the people's sake and that's why everyone loved him. But that wasn't the best part. What I really liked was the fact that he wasn't a killer. My husband has killed thousands of men in war, but always asked for forgiveness. He was never ruthless and took great care of me and everyone else", Aleena continued wiping a tear away. Alot of people in the audience were doing the same thing, as they greatly missed their king.
"And then the Great War. The Overlanders showed no mercy as they slaughtered countless Mobians. No one can forget the ruthless Overlord Charlamagne and his hatred for Mobians. Allen and several others fought for independence and liberation. He was a very good friend of King Maximilian Acorn, the king of Mobotropolis and our most trusted ally. We were winning at first, but the Overlanders had a secret weapon. The atomic bomb that could wipe out an entire kingdom. They were ready to launch it in a missile but Maximilian and Allen went ahead and tried to stop them. In the midst of the chaos...", Aleena trailed off as several tears formed in her eyes.
"In the midst of the chaos, the bomb detonated. Even when he was about to die, Allen remained noble and saved Maximilian and sacrificed himself. It was because of this that the Overlanders had lost their trump card. It was because of this that Maximilian encouraged other Mobians to help fight the Overlanders. IT WAS BECAUSE OF THIS, THAT MOBIUS HAS BEEN IN PEACE FOR 12 YEARS!" Aleena shouted and the rest of the audience shouted with her agreeing.
"In honor of Allen...GLORY AND PEACE TO EVERYONE ON MOBIUS!" Aleena said tears streaming out of her eyes.
"GLORY AND PEACE TO EVERYONE ON MOBIUS!" the audience repeated. By now, half of the crowd was crying and sobbing. Tiara and Sonia were also crying as well and Manic shed a tear also. Maurice however didn't cry. He sat there, wondering what his father was like.
If what Mom says is true... then you are awesome Dad! Sonic thought. He smiled at the sky and thumped his chest. Hope you're watching.
Aleena regained her composure. "Thank you... to everyone who attended this ceremony. We Mobians will always be strong in our hearts", Aleena said sniffling. The audience cheered for Aleena with a standing ovation.
"Thank you", Aleena said smiling turning around.
"My my, that was a lovely speech there Queen", a voice said out loud that made her stop. Aleena turned around to find a fat egg shaped man in a hovering machine of sorts.
"An Overlander!" the crowd gasped. Sonia, Manic and Tiara gasped while Maurice frowned. He already didn't like this guy.
"And you are?" Aleena asked politely. The man laughed. His laugh sounded like Santa Claus on Christmas.
"Allow me. I am Dr. Ivo Robotnik, the greatest scientist in the world!" the man exclaimed. Maurice snorted. "Robuttnik. Nice name", he muttered. Aleena frowned.
"And what is your purpose of being here?" Aleena asked. Robotnik laughed again.
"Why my Queen, what you just recited was an amazing speech! Definitly an encore!" Robotnik exclaimed. Aleena frowned. "Thank you?" she said. The guards came running up to Robotnik.
"Halt! You have no authorization to be here!" the mouse guard exclaimed. Aleena put her hand up.
"Stop! I wish to hear what this man wants to say!" Aleena commanded. The guards obeyed and immediatly cleared the way for Robotnik.
"Thank you, my lady. Now then, I wish to simply express my ideas of a great world around Mobius. You are luckily the first", Robotnik said.
"Get to the point", Aleena said. Robotnik huffed.
"Rude. Anyway, to GET to the point, I plan to capture all of you Mobians and turn you into robots to help me conquer Mobius so I can establish my Robotnik Regime!" Robotnik exclaimed. Aleena and the others were in shock.
"How dare you! I was just saying that thanks to my husband, Mobius is at peace and now you dare to joke around like that?" Aleena said glaring at Robotnik.
"Ohohohoho! But this isn't a joke. It's reality", Robotnik said smiling before pressing a button on his machine and suddenly firing a laser at the banner, burning it to a crisp. Everyone then panicked and scrambled out of their seats, not wanting to get a taste of the laser. The kids gasped and stayed in their seats.
Robotnik wasn't even done yet. He then pressed another button and soon a mini ship arrived and deployed police like robots who then stormed the place and beat down guards and anyone in their way. People started screaming after that, running for their lives.
"SWAT-Bots, capture every Mobian you see here and bring them back to the Scrap Brain!" Robotnik commanded. The guards were put up a fight against the robots, but they were overwhelmed. One guard was able to cut a SWAT-Bot apart, but ended up getting knocked out by another. Aleena's face was in horror and she immediatly called the kids over.
"Maurice, Sonia, Manic and Tiara! Get away from there!" Aleena screamed. The four kids scrambled out of their seats and ran away from the SWAT-Bots. Tiara ran to Gazebo and her father held her tightly. Aleena held Sonia and Manic close to them while Maurice stood next to her. He did not like what was going on. This Robotnik character was ruining his father's anniversary and he would not put up with that. Maurice's anger fueled even more when he saw a female dog snatched away from her daughter. The mouse guard came running up to them.
"Queen Aleena, it is not safe for you to be here! The guards will take you and your kids somewhere safe! Professor Gazebo, go with them as well!" the mouse exclaimed.
"Yes yes! Come on, we have to go my lady!" Gazebo urged. Aleena reluctantly nodded and followed the scientist with Sonia and Manic. Aleena turned around to find Maurice standing there, glaring at Robotnik. The fat doctor wasn't looking, but Aleena could see that Maurice was shooting daggers at the doctor.
"Maurice, let's go!" Aleena exclaimed. Maurice didn't budge.
"Maurice!" Aleena pleaded running over to her child. However, a SWAT-Bot came in her way. Aleena gasped and backed away but the robot closed in on her. Gazebo gasped.
"Queen Aleena!" he cried out but was cornered by two more SWAT-Bots. Robotnik noticed this and flew over to Aleena.
"My lady, if you would come with me then I just MIGHT let you and your family live", Robotnik said. Aleena glared at him.
"Never! I shall never listen to a man like you!" Aleena shouted. Robotnik's smile didn't fade.
"Well looks like I have to use force then", Robotnik said motioning for his SWAT-Bots to beat the Mobians unconscious. The SWAT-Bot prepared to punch Aleena in the face and the queen just covered her eyes not wanting to see. Manic and Sonia screamed her name, but Robotnik ignored them. Before the SWAT-Bot could strike, it was suddenly smashed apart by a blue blur. Aleena looked surprised as well as Robotnik.
"Wuh-what happened?" he said. Suddenly, the other two SWAT-Bots broke apart as well and Maurice stood in front of the group, shielding them. He looked really pissed. Robotnik even got bad vibes off him.
"How dare you interfere like that you rat!" Robotnik hissed. Maurice growled before curling into a ball and slamming into Robotnik's machine, sending it back a little. Robotnik just gaped as Maurice stood on top of his machine.
"I'm not a rat, bub", Maurice said. Aleena, Manic and Sonia were just staring at him while Gazebo and Tiara just gasped.
"Maurice...?" Tiara said. This was not the Maurice she knew. What happened to the happy, mischievous hedgehog that was her best friend.
"I'm a hedgehog! And I don't want you ever attacking my family or my friends again, you hear me?" Maurice growled grabbing Robotnik by the collar. The mad doctor was shaking with fear. Not once had he encountered a Mobian like this one.
"Leave and never bother anyone again!" Maurice shouted. Robotnik's face grew red. Wait a minute, he was being bossed by a 10-year old? He wasn't going to take that!
"SWAT-Bots, seize this hedgehog!" Robotnik ordered and soon a group of SWAT-Bots came at Maurice. Aleena screamed out his name, but Maurice charged at them and quickly took them apart by rapid punches and kicks, before turning to Robotnik.
"Is that it?" Maurice said obviously not impressed. Robotnik fumed. How was this hedgehog easily taking out his forces? And what was with his speed?
"Gah! I'll fry you!" Robotnik shouted ready to blast Maurice apart, but the latter just zoomed up to him and glared at him. He was now face to face with Robotnik and the doctor had this uneasy feeling inside.
"I'm gonna be nice and let you go. I say you listen to me unless you want to end up scrambled, you Eggman!" Maurice exclaimed. Robotnik grew redder than a tomato and Maurice then kicked his machine away. Robotnik screamed as he rocketed away before stopping and glaring at Maurice.
"You got lucky this time, hedgehog! But next time, you won't be so lucky!" Eggman shouted.
"My name is Maurice! Get that right!" Maurice shouted. Robotnik fumed and fled Green Hill with the remainder of his SWAT-Bots. Aleena immediatly rushed over and hugged her son tightly, proud of what her son had done. Maurice had done something like his father and Aleena was extremely happy. But she was terrified and scared that Maurice almost died.
"Oh Maurice...what were you thinking?" Aleena whispered still hugging her son.
"I had to protect everyone Mom. It's my duty", Maurice whispered back hugging his mom.
Everyone then remembered Prince Maurice's bravery in standing up to Robotnik. Not only did he drive the terror away, but he saved countless lives that day. Maurice was awarded the Prize of Honor from the government and he was now famous as his mother. Maurice was still shy in large crowds even though he was a national hero, but now everyone respected him. In school, he was respected alot along with Sonia and Manic and Tiara as well. Nobody ever forgot Robotnik from that day.
The doctor did keep his promise though and attacked Green Hill time to time just to get back at Maurice. But the hedgehog always bested him and now Maurice was a junior soldier. He wasn't on the battlefield of course, but he did always jump to the first one to fight Robotnik.
As time went on, Maurice fought Robotnik countless times. The two had become fierce rivals from the day and one time, Maurice even took out Robotnik's main Scrap Brain Factory. In fact, it had now became a national holiday being dubbed as "Maurice Day", the hedgehog's choice. It was not until one night where everything would change.
Green Hill Kingdom, Five Months since King Allen's Anniversary
"Maurice! Sonia! Manic! Let's go, we have a special guest who wants to meet you!" Aleena shouted. As on cue, her three kids came running up to her.
"What up, Mom?" Maurice asked. Aleena told her kids to follow her and she led them to the main living room of the castle. There, a short old Overlander was waiting for them. Maurice thought this was another Robotnik at first until Aleena put her hand on his shoulder.
"Don't be afraid of him. He's one of your father's closest friends, Nate Morgan", Aleena said. Maurice relaxed when he heard that.
"So you are Maurice", Nate said. "Yup! How are you sir?" Maurice said.
"I'm good. I just wanted to pay you a visit. Ever since I heard about the day you saved everyone from Robotnik on Allen's anniversary, I've been intrigued", Nate said.
"Um, yeah. So what do you mean?" Maurice asked.
"I just want to congratulate you personally. That is impressive especially for someone your age", Nate said.
"Gee, thanks", Maurice said. "It's no big deal, Robotnik was just being a scumbag".
"Oh but it is. You defended your mother's pride as well as everyone else and that is why I salute you", Nate said saluting Maurice. Everyone in the room cheered and Maurice laughed.
"This feels great. Thanks Mr. Morgan", Maurice said. Nate nodded and Aleena looked at the time.
"Dinner time! Kids, go take your seats. Mr. Morgan, don't feel shy at all", Aleena said. Soon everyone was at the dinner table munching on spaghetti and meatballs.
"Food is great, Queen Aleena. I haven't had your food in years!" Nate exclaimed making Aleena laugh.
"I wonder if Robotnik will be back", Maurice wondered out loud.
"Why do you say that?" Sonia asked.
"Well I did trash his Scrap Brain Factory, but he got away! I don't think he'll bother us again since he has no more robots, but he's a crazy scientist so you never know!" Maurice explained.
Suddenly, a loud explosion interuppted the dinner. Soon, people were screaming and explosions sounded throughout the kingdom.
"Looks like I spoke too soon!" Maurice exclaimed getting up.
"Be careful, Maurice!" Aleena exclaimed. Maurice flashed a thumbs up and took off outside.
Chaos. That was the word to describe the action that was taking place in the kingdom. SWAT-Bots and Badniks were destroying buildings. Massive robots and ships were blasting apart everything. This was probably Robotnik's deadliest strike ever. Maurice took off destroying robots in his direction and saving civilians.
"Man, why doesn't he give up?!" Maurice shouted as he kicked a SWAT-Bot into a ship, making it explode. Maurice then curled into a ball and unleashed his "Spindash", the move he called it and destroyed a great number of robots before jumping on a house and smashing more robots. He ran to the center of the kingdom where the giant fountain of King Allen was and noticed a greater faction of robots.
"Die, you bots!" Maurice exclaimed taking out several Caterkillers and Motobus. A bunch of Slicers tried to stop him, but Maurice easily took them out as well before tossing a Motobug into a Buzzbomber. He Spindashed several Crabmeats and Orbinauts apart before doing the same to a group of SAT-Bots.
"Not bad, Maurice", a voice said. Maurice looked up to find Robotnik in his ever present "Egg Mobile", as Maurice called it.
"Eggman!" Maurice shouted. Robotnik fumed.
"My name is Robotnik for Chaos' sake! Bah! That doesn't matter since this is your end!" Robotnik cackled.
"Yeah right! Keep talking!" Maurice shouted aiming his Spindash at Robotnik and rocketing towards it. However, another blue blur came out of nowhere and slammed Maurice to the ground.
"Unnh!" Maurice exclaimed. He got up to see a robot that looked remarkably similar to him.
"Maurice, meet Metal Maurice!" Robotnik exclaimed. Metal Maurice glared at Maurice who glared back.
"A copy of me? Wow, that's weak!" Maurice spat.
"We'll see who's weak! Metal Maurice-engage!" Robotnik exclaimed and the robot rocketed forward Maurice, socking him in the face. Maurice recoiled back and clutched his nose. That actually hurt really bad.
"That hurt!" Maurice shouted kicking Metal Maurice back. Metal Maurice backflipped and landed on his feet, skidding back. The two hedgehogs stared each other down for a while before charging at each other and launching several punches, kicks and Spindashes. However, no matter what Maurice threw forward, Metal Maurice was always one step ahead, blocking and countering Maurice's attacks. Eventually, Metal found an opening and he struck Maurice hard with a Spindash, sending the organic hedgehog flying into the fountain and smashing it, landing on the water.
"Ohohohoho! Finish him, Metal Maurice!", Robotnik laughed. Metal went up for the killing strike until he was hit in the head by a huge rock. Metal and Robotnik turned around to find Tiara, Sonia and Manic standing there.
"More Mobians standing up to me? Oh, this is going to be fun!" Robotnik chortled.
"We won't let you hurt our brother!" Sonia shouted. "Yeah!" Manic agreed.
"Leave Maurice alone!" Tiara added. Robotnik laughed sneered at the kids.
"No", he said before pointing at them, commanding Metal Maurice to dash forward and Spindash them, sending them flying away.
"Ow!" Manic cried out as he flew into a tree. "Oof!" Sonia exclaimed hitting the ground. Aleena had come outside and saw what was happening. She immediatly freaked out.
"Manic, Sonia, Maurice!" Aleena screamed running forward. Unfortunately, Robotnik saw her and smirked.
"That's it, Queen. Just a little bit closer", Robotnik muttered. When Aleena was in the spot, Robotnik pressed a button and a large capsule fell on top of Aleena, trapping her. She screamed and pounded on the glass, unable to break out. The guards who had seen the whole thing gasped and ran over, trying to free her but SWAT-Bots just beat them down. Robotnik laughed as soon alot of capsules were falling from the sky, encasing Mobians and trapping them. Maurice had gotten up and saw what was happening. To his horror, his mother was trapped in one of those capsules and Sonia and Manic were crying, trying to break her out.
"Mom!" Maurice screamed running forward. He pounded on the glass and looked at his mother, tears forming in his eyes. Aleena was crying as well and she looked at Maurice, who was trying to not break down.
"Maurice, listen to me!" Aleena exclaimed. Maurice nodded.
"I want you... to take Sonia and Manic with you. Somewhere safe... don't worry about me, I'll be fine", Aleena said.
"No, Mom!" Maurice sobbed.
"Listen to me! Please, go save yourselves! He'll kill you!" Aleena wailed.
"Mom, we're not leaving you!" Sonia exclaimed.
"Mom, don't go", Manic pleaded.
"Yeah, we'll get you out of here", Maurice said. Aleena frantically shook her head.
"Go! Just go somewhere! Anywhere, just get away from that mad man!" Aleena exclaimed. The capsule then made a large humming noise and it began to float off the ground. Sonia and Manic wailed for their mother while Maurice's eyes widened.
"M-mom!" Maurice shouted.
"Please Maurice! Go... save yourselves! SAVE...YOURSELVES!" Aleena screamed as the capsule took off in the air and headed for a humongous battleship in the air. All the other capsules took off as well and soon, half the kingdom had been captured by Robotnik. Civilians ran for their lives and SWAT-Bots continued to pursue them. Maurice screamed for his mother and pounded the ground.
Robotnik, who had been watching laughed.
"What now Maurice? Looks like the tables have turned for the better!" Robotnik exclaimed. Maurice turned around and glared at him.
"YOU!" Maurice shouted pointing at Robotnik.
"I'LL FREAKING KILL YOU!" Maurice shouted lunging at the doctor. However, Robotnik just fired a laser that struck Maurice in the stomach, burning him. Maurice screamed as he hit the ground. Pain shot up his body.
"Maurice!" Sonia exclaimed helping her brother up and hugging him.
"They got Mom", Maurice whispered, tears in his eyes.
"Guys, Tiara is in trouble!" Manic shouted pointing at Metal Maurice who had Tiara cornered. Tiara was freaking out and calling for help. Maurice glared at his metal counterpart before rocketing forward and kicking the robot in the air before slamming him back down.
"Leave...us...ALONE!" Maurice shouted Spindashing into Metal Maurice hard. That attack had done some serious damage, but Metal Maurice still wasn't down. Tiara gasped and ran to Sonia and Manic. Maurice turned to them.
"Guys, we have to do what Mom said!" Maurice shouted.
"But...but the kingdom..." Sonia said.
"Kids, just go!" Nate Morgan shouted blasting SWAT-Bots apart with his laser. Robotnik glared at the Overlander.
"Nate! How dare you? I see Maximilian still trusts you!" Robotnik exclaimed.
"Yes he does and I will not break that trust! Kids, go! I'll cover you!" Nate Morgan exclaimed shooting several SWAT-Bots again. Maurice nodded and motioned the three to follow him. They all ran to the forest which was right next to the castle. Robotnik saw them and immediatly ordered Metal Maurice to pursue them. Tonight, Maurice would not leave alive. He didn't care about the other kids. Robotnik would just use them as robots, but Maurice was to be killed tonight!
The four kids ran through the forest, panting. Maurice was leading them clearing the way.
"Tiara, what about your Dad?" Sonia asked. Tiara sadly shook her head.
"I... I don't know. We were separated and he told me to run", she said. Hearing this made Maurice even more angry. He grabbed their hands and took off going his top speed. Maurice had to save them. Sonia, Manic and Tiara were his last hopes.
"Maurice, where are we going?" Manic asked.
"Somewhere safe", Maurice assured them. "Somewhere Robotnik can't find us".
"Sonia turned around and gasped.
"Maurice, they're right behind us!" she exclaimed. Maurice glanced over his shoulder and saw Metal Maurice along with a dozen SWAT-Bots in vehicles chasing after them. Gritting his teeth, Maurice sped up, now going beyond fast. He was sure he had never ran so much in his life at all. At the speed they were going, they were now far away in the forest. It was growing thicker by the second.
"They're gaining on us!" Manic screamed.
"Hurry!" Tiara urged.
"Hol on tight!" Maurice exclaimed ready to speed up. However, the SWAT-Bots starting shooting large explosive rockets at the group. They screamed as one passed over their head and blew up a tree. Another barely scratched Manic and the hedgehog nearly fainted. Several more rockets missed and Maurice's heart was racing faster.
"OH NO!" Maurice screamed as a rocket exploded next to them, sending the kids flying. Maurice crashed into a ditch and parts of a tree fell on him. Manic, Sonia and Tiara all landed in bushes. Metal Maurice had seen the whole thing and told his team to stop. The robots surrounded the kids with their guns pointed at them. Sonia, Manic and Tiara hugged each other, for what was about to happen was not going to be pleasant.
"Capture them", Metal ordered and the SWAT-Bots advanced on the kids.
"OHMANOHMANOHMAN, WHERE THE HECK IS MAURICE?!" Manic exclaimed.
"I didn't see where he fell. I hope he's alright", Tiara said. Sonia meanwhile was trembling with fear as the robots drew closer ready to seize them and turn them into robots.
"Well, at least we could be with Mom", Sonia finally said making Manic and Tiara bow their heads down. Suddenly, Maurice sprung out of the ditch and slammed into a SWAT-Bot knocking it into another. Metal Maurice jumped out of the way before Maurice's Spindash could cut him apart. Maurice stopped and turned to the kids.
"Guys, RUN!" he exclaimed. Maurice then looked at Metal Maurice before sticking his tongue out.
"Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah! You're too slow!" Maurice exclaimed before nodding to Sonia and bolting off deep in the forest. Metal Maurice growled and immediatly commanded the SWAT-Bots to give chase. All of the robots chased after Maurice, with Metal leading the way. Sonia, Manic and Tiara looked at each other and nodded before running back in the kingdom's direction.
"What are we gonna do?" Manic asked. Sonia had a determined look on her face. She knew what Maurice had wanted her to do.
"We're going back and looking for survivors. We have to help the other people and save our kingdom!" Sonia commanded. Manic and Tiara agreed and ran with her. Tiara looked back. Oh, Maurice. I hope you're alright.
Deep inside the forest
Meanwhile, Maurice dodged another laser and kept running. He knew Metal Maurice was right behind ready to rip him apart. He knew the SWAT-Bots were speeding in their vehicles trying to shoot him down. Maurice knew that he had to somehow get away.
"Your resistance is futile, hedgehog", Metal Maurice said. Maurice growled. This guy was really annoying.
"Give up now and surrender. Master Robotnik may just let you live", Metal said.
"Looks like Robuttnik finally put up a good fight, huh?" Maurice exclaimed speeding up. Several SWAT-Bots shot lasers and one grazed his shoulder. Unfortunately, that was enough for Maurice to stop running a split second and for Metal to grab him by the leg and flip him, slamming him into a tree. Maurice screamed as he hit the trunk hard and slid down. Metal Maurice marched up to him and grabbed him by the neck, pinning him against the tree. The SWAT-Bots surrounded the duo, ready to capture Maurice. Maurice looked down at his counterpart and saw the killer eyes.
"Say your prayers, Maurice", Metal Maurice said coldly lifting up his other hand and preparing to tear him apart. Maurice thought quickly as his heart raced.
I have to get out of here. Otherwise, all chances of saving Mom will be lost, Maurice thought. He then looked at the deeper side of the forest and a thought came to his mind.
I've raced with a bunch of my other friends here and I know this place from heart which is why I chose to flee here, Maurice thought. If I'm correct, that side should lead to the end of the forest. I can probably take these guys out over there. Maurice made up his mind when Metal tensed his arm preparing to strike until Maurice spat on his visor.
"Gaaah!" Metal screamed wiping the spit away. However, that was enough time for Maurice to reel his foot back and kick the robot in the torso hard, making him let go of Maurice and stumble back. Thinking quickly, Maurice immediatly took off in the direction he wanted to go. Metal quickly gave chase with the SWAT-Bots, eager to peel the living flesh out of Maurice.
"Oww, why does everything hurt?" Maurice whined when he felt his injuries. His forehead had a gash that was bleeding when he landed in that ditch, his shoulder had a little blood from the laser, his stomach burned from Robotnik's laser, his leg had a cut from Metal's grasp and his neck had scratch marks like his face. If he kept the chase up longer, Maurice wouldn't be able to stand longer due to his injuries. He had to make this fast. When Maurice saw the ending of the trees, his heart jumped with joy ready to get out of the forest.
"Freedom!" Maurice shouted when he exited the forest, but immediatly stopped running when he saw what this led too. In front of him was a cliff that if you fell, there was tons of water. Maurice gasped as he noticed the ocean and no sign of land whatsoever.
"Oh no, I've never been this far! I didn't know the forest led to the edge of South Island!" Maurice exclaimed. He turned around to go another direction, but stopped when he noticed Metal Maurice standing there smirking with the SWAT-Bots behind. They had Maurice surrounded.
"Last chance, hedgehog", Metal said extending his palm. Maurice glared at him, his injuries paining more.
"Surrender yourself and Master Robotnik MIGHT just let you live", Metal Maurice said smirking. Maurice's legs started wobbling due to the cuts and his body was paining.
"N-never...", Maurice muttered clutching his stomach with one hand. Metal Maurice let out a laugh that was truly evil before beckoning to the SWAT-Bots.
"Then your time... IS UP!" Metal Maurice exclaimed as the SWAT-Bots pelted him with lasers. Maurice let out a bloodcurling scream as his body was pierced by the sharp stings of the lasers. After a while, Metal Maurice held up his hand. The SWAT-Bots stopped shooting and allowing Maurice to collapse on his knees. He was losing alot of blood now. All of his cuts had opened up and blood was dripping out. Maurice had even more burn marks on his skin. His majestic blue fur was now replaced with a rusty light blue with black burn marks and red blood.
"W...why...?" Maurice asked barely able to get the question out. Metal Maurice smirked.
"Because Robotnik wishes to build a utopia and you are only getting in his way", Metal Maurice said. Maurice hissed as the pain flared. At this rate, he wasn't going to make it. Robotnik had finally won.
"After experiencing all of this, I shall ask you one last time", Metal Maurice said.
"Are you going to join the Robotnik Regime or cease to live?" Metal Maurice asked. Maurice looked up at him. All he saw was a midless servant built to make the lives of others suffer. All he could see was the man who got enjoyment out of ruining lives and killing innocents. All he could feel was the burning hatred he had for that man. Maurice wobbily stood up, badly weak from his injuries. He looked at Metal Maurice with disgusted eyes. Even at times like this, Maurice's willpower was strong. Too strong.
"No", was all that came out of Maurice's mouth. Metal Maurice's face darkened.
"Then you must die!", Metal said firing a laser from his torso and striking Maurice with it. The impact knocked Maurice backward and the ground beneath him crumbled. His arms flailed up and Maurice let out a final cry of pain before he fell.
Metal Maurice looked down to see the hedgehog fall into the water and be swept away. Out of all of Robotnik's robots, it was Metal Maurice that had bested him. He gave one final glance at the water before turning to the SWAT-Bots and nodding, taking off.
It was raining as well and lightning flashed across the sky as the robots all left and returned to the giant "Wing Fortress" as Robotnik had called it. The hero that stood up to Robotnik was gone forever and all the Mobians that were captured that night were turned into robots by Robotnik's dreaded "Roboticizer". At last his archnemesis was gone and now he could build his Robotnik Regime and take over Mobius.
Somewhere...
That same night two other hedgehogs were out. They were on another island and on a sandy beach area, testing out a satellite. One hedgehog had a large bushy mustache almost like Robotnik and the other had brown hair. The mustache one turned to the brown hair hedgehog.
"Jules, look! The satellite's light just turned on!" the hedgehog said. Jules, the brown haired hedgehog gasped when he saw the green light.
"You're right Charles. It finally works. After months of work, our satellite that can measure weather frequencies is finally finished!" Jules exclaimed.
"That's not all my brother. This satellite is the most high-tech one there is. All the others will look puny compared to this! At long last, we can now finally identify when the natural disasters are coming and we can warn people!" Charles exclaimed.
"Our dream of helping people is finally achieved!" Jules exclaimed. He suddenly noticed something in the water.
"Hey, what's that?" Jules asked. Charles turned around and saw it. He looked closer and saw it wasn't an it, but it was someone!
"My goodness, Jules! That's a person!" Charles exclaimed.
"What?!" Jules gasped. The two brothers ran towards the person and dragged him out of the water. They got a closer look at him and saw that the person was a little boy, no older than 10. It was none other than Maurice!
"Oh Chaos, is he alright?" Jules exclaimed, concerned. Charles felt his pulse and saw that the hedgehog was still alive!
"He's alive by a miracle, but he's in critical condition! Come on, let's take him back inside! Bernie can help him!" Charles urged. Jules nodded and the two picked Maurice up and took him inside a small shack that was near the beach.
"Jules, Charles? You're back already?" a feminine voice called as the door slammed open. She was a hedgehog with blonde hair like Jules. Jules and Charles carried Maurice and set him down on the bed. The female hedgehog came inside.
"What's going on-OH MY!" she exclaimed. Jules turned to her.
"Bernie, he's in bad shape! Can you help him?" Jules pleaded.
"Hurry up, he's in critical condition! He's slowly dying as we speak!" Charles exclaimed.
"Oh dear", Bernie said running inside and getting a first aid kit. She sat down and fixed Maurice up. She put bandages and on his injuries and rubbed Maurice with a warm herb to help him get warmer and feel better. Bernie looked at the two hedgehogs.
"Where did you find him?" she asked.
"In the water. We just finished the first satellite and luckily Jules saw in", Charles explained.
"Oh Chaos, he's hurt really bad. What's with these injuries though?" she asked noticing Metal Maurice's claw marks.
"We don't know! That's why we decided you could help him!" Jules exclaimed. Bernie looked at them.
"Well, we've got to take him to Dr. Quack. He'll help this boy", Bernie said. Charles shook his head.
"Not right now. Mobotropolis is far away from where we are. Anyways, we leave tommorow and return. Our job here is done too", Charles said. Bernie nodded.
"Let's let him rest for a while and we could get other work done till then", Jules suggested. Charles and Bernie agreed. Jules and Charles went back outside while Bernie finished up her cooking.
"These chili dogs should take a while to cool down and till then I'll go check up on the boy", Bernie said setting the pot down. She went back to where Maurice was sleeping and sat down next to him. She put her hand on his forehead. It was finally warm, indicating that he was feeling better.
He seems like such a sweet boy, Bernie thought smiling. But who is he? Her thoughts were suddenly cut off by Maurice shuffling and slowly waking up. She gasped as he yawned and immediatly ran to the door.
"Jules, Charles! He's awake!" Bernie called.
"What?!" both brothers shouted and came running back inside. They all looked at Maurice who slowly opened his eyes and looked at them.
"Hello there, sweetie. How are you feeling?" Bernie asked. Maurice clutched his head, and groggily got up.
"Uggh... wha...who are you?" he asked. Bernie looked at Jules and Charles before introducing herself, and the two brothers.
"And who are you?" Jules asked smiling. Maurice opened his mouth to answer, but suddenly closed it. Who was he? He didn't remember anything rather then flailing around in water. Water. Jules waited.
"Well?" he asked. Maurice looked at him.
"I...don't remember", he answered sadly. The three adults gasped.
"Come on, sonny", Charles said. "Try to remember". Maurice tried and thought hard but no avail. All he could think of was water and how he was caught in its cold hard grasp.
"I can't remember anything. I only remember...water", Maurice said. The adults looked confused.
"Water?" Bernie asked.
"I don't know. I can only remember trying to not drown in water. I don't know why, but I don't like it", Maurice said. Jules and Charles looked at each other.
"Was it because you were in the ocean?" Jules asked making Maurice glance up at him.
"Huh?" Maurice asked. "I was in the ocean?".
"We found you at shore, sonny", Charles said. Maurice sniffled.
"Oh...", he said. Bernie rubbed his head.
"Are you feeling better?" she asked. Maurice then realized the bandages he had.
"W...why am I wearing these? What happened to me?!" Maurice exclaimed.
"Shh, shh! Calm down, it's okay", Bernie said. Jules nodded.
"Why...why don't I remember anything?" Maurice asked. Charles thought about it. It looked like this boy was suffering from amnesia. Whatever happened to him must have been catastrophic and that's why he had lost his memory. Thinking about this made Charles feel sorry for him.
"I suggest you go to sleep sonny", Charles said gently tucking him in.
"You were hit hard", he said. Maurice nodded. He closed his eyes and immediatly was out like a light. The adults waited for a while before Charles turned to Jules and Bernie.
"Well, what do you think?" Charles asked. Jules and Bernie looked at each other.
"Well I say we take him in. The boy has amnesia and its not safe for him to be alone especially in the world", Jules said. Bernie nodded.
"I agree with my husband. Besides, I've always wanted a son", Bernie said. Charles looked at her.
"We can't keep him forever, you know. Just until we figure out who his family is", Charles said. Bernie sadly nodded knowing that it was the right thing to do.
"So should we tell him that we're his parents?" Jules asked. Charles nodded.
"If we tell him that we're not his family, then he'll surely freak out and that is not good especially if he has amnesia", Charles said. "Besides, he might run off and that's the LAST thing we want to do", Charles said. He then looked at Jules and Bernie.
"Can you two take him in as your son since you're married? I'll fill the role as his uncle", Charles said. Jules and Bernie looked at each other and nodded.
"Okay, so we need a name for him", Bernie said. Jules raised his hand.
"How about Ogilvie?" he asked. Charled shook his head and chuckled.
"Jules, you know we can't name him that. What kind of a name is that?" Charles said. Jules frowned.
"Well I want to name him something different, you know?" he grumbled. Bernie looked at Charles.
"Charles, you decide. You're the one who gave the idea so you get to do the honors", Bernie said. Charles put a finger up his chin and thought about it. Jules was right. This boy was different. He tried to think of a name for him.
"Hey, guys could I please have some food?" Maurice said. The adults jumped in surprise, not knowing he was still awake.
"Um, sonny you didn't hear us did you?" Charles asked. Maurice shook his head.
"No, why?" he asked. The adults breathed a sigh of relief, much to Maurice's confusion. Bernie walked over and grabbed the plate of chili dogs but Jules stopped her before turning to Maurice.
"Think you can walk?" he asked. Maurice shrugged before Jules helped him out of bed. Maurice groggily walked forward and almost fell over, but managed to get used to it.
"Now stand and eat. I want to try to help you feel better", Jules said. Bernie and Charles watched as Maurice took a chili dog and bit into it while standing up. His face lit up and he immediatly gulped it down. Charles and Bernie gaped while Jules grinned.
"It's good, right?" he asked. Maurice turned to him and nodded.
"That was so good!" Maurice exclaimed. Jules laughed while Bernie and Charles snickered.
"Eat as much as you want, son", Bernie said. Maurice nodded and soon he had gulped the entire plate of chili dogs down. The family laughed at Maurice's behavior.
"Oh man... I'm full now. Thanks", Maurice said. Jules nodded before taking Maurice's hand and walking him outside. Bernie immediatly freaked.
"Jules, what are you doing? Why are you taking him outside?" Bernie asked.
"Yes, Jules what are you doing?" Charles asked. Jules winked at them, telling them it was okay and led Maurice outside. The rain had stopped and the water was moving ever so gently. Maurice shuddered at the sight of water while Jules put a hand on his shoulder.
"It's okay. You don't have to go on water. Just try to run around for a while so you can get your energy together", Jules said. Maurice looked at him if he was sure and Jules nodded smiling. Bernie and Charles looked outside to see what was happening. Maurice took a deep breath and started jogging at a slow pace. He soon increased his speed as he felt the cool breeze and then he was running. Jules smiled while Bernie and Charles cheered.
"Good idea, Jules!" Charles exclaimed. Jules grinned. Maurice was now running around the island at a normal speed until he felt his legs wanting more.
I can go faster? Maurice thought as he sped up. Now he was going faster. Jules whistled.
"Wow, that kid can run!" he exclaimed. But that wasn't all. Maurice felt his legs speed up more and more until his legs were a blur and he was literally going faster than ever. Jules, Charles and Bernie gaped at the speed Maurice was going at. They had never seen anybody run so fast. Charles even took out a stopwatch and saw that Maurice had ran around the entire shore in less than five seconds!
"So fast", he muttered. Maurice was having the time of his life. For a while, he felt free. Free as the wind.
"Yeah hoo!" Maurice shouted suddenly skidding to the stop.
"That was awesome!" Maurice exclaimed before collapsing from exhaustion. Bernie gasped while Jules picked him up and carried him inside before setting him down on the bed. Maurice was now out completly. His snoring made the hedgehogs giggle.
"What... was that speed?" Charles said amazed.
"I've never seen anybody that fast before. See, he's different so Ogilvie would be a really good name!" Jules exclaimed.
"Ogilvie? That's the best you could come up with?" Bernie teased. Jules just grumbled. Charles thought about it and finally came up with the perfect name.
"I got it!" he exclaimed. Jules and Bernie listened carefully.
"Because of his speed, how about we call him Sonic?" Charles said.
"Sonic?" Jules asked.
"I like it! It definitly suits him!" Bernie exclaimed. "Okay, if you say so", Jules said shrugging. Charles smiled.
"Sonic", he repeated. "Sonic the Hedgehog".
TO BE CONTINUED
Author's note: And here we are, the prologue of "Sonic Universe: Tales of Mobius". As you can see, this is just season 1 "The Eggman War" and there WILL be a sequel. I've been planning this story since like forever before I even joined fanfiction! I've put the plans for this story together and now I just have to right it! So, surprised I released this so soon? I didn't want to wait until I finished "Mario and Sonic: The Malevolent Wars" and "Lost Hedgehog Tales", since it's still a long way to go. And don't worry, I'll put up LHT's next chapter soon.
Anyway, I'm proud to be presenting this story. Personally, I think I did a good job with the Prologue. As you can tell, I'm mixing some Underground characters as well and being canon (Tiara and Gazebo). This story will be in the Archie continuity so there will be Archie characters. Right now, there was mild swearing and some blood but there will be more just letting you know.
So, Prince Maurice has been defeated by Robotnik and has lost his memory! Will he remember the man that took his family away ever or will he cease to forget about them? And what about Manic, Sonia and Tiara? What happened to them? Find out soon enough!
EPIC Out!