AN: This is part of my Chaos Sonic series, but the prologue will summarize what has happened in the previous stories as well as start this story. So while it is recommended to read the previous stories, it's not necessary.
I don't own anything.
Chaos Sonic and the Guardians
Prologue:
My name is Sonic the Hedgehog, or Chaos Sonic now. I was a fast awesome, not-so-average hero of Mobius. I, sometimes with the help of my friends, would protect the world from the evil scientist Dr. Eggman and the occasional god-like creature. On my journeys, I would often collect and use the seven Chaos Emeralds, gems of incredible power. I could always use them with ease, more so then my friends and even better then the ultimate life form. It turned out I was chosen by the Chaos Emeralds and destined to join with them.
When I found out about my destiny, I fought against it. I've never desired power and I didn't want to leave my friends and home. But I eventually had to accept it and I'm now the Guardian of the Multiverse. I'm basically supposed to make sure the side of light remains strong. I travel to other worlds where I'm needed to help out the heroes there, mostly from the background but sometimes by their side. My first mission had been to another version of Mobius where I helped the Sonic there and his siblings reunite with their mother and set their world right. Though not as easy as Purity (my mentor and creator of the chaos emeralds) had thought, I had fun and everything worked out in the end.
It's been weeks since that first mission. And while I have done a few smaller missions along with my training, nothing really exciting has happened. I know I should be grateful the multiverse is at peace at the moment, but I'm itching for some action. All I can do right now though is wait...
Chaos Sonic was currently in the garden outside of Purity's palace, where he now resided. The garden was beautiful, full of flowers from the many different worlds and they were always in bloom. It was quiet and peaceful, the perfect place to meditate which Sonic was trying to do. Keyword trying. While Sonic had gotten better at sitting still, more then he ever thought was possible for him, the easy missions were getting to him. He was used to lots of battles or going on constant runs. Doing very little of either left him with a lot of pent up energy, making him fidget instead of remaining still.
Sonic... Purity's voice echoed through the wind and in Sonic's mind. Sonic grinned, hoping this meant an end to his boredom. Jumping to his feet, Sonic raced into the palace, through the hall of heroes, and into the central chamber or, as Sonic called it, the heart chamber. In the center of the room was a pool, about the size of a large hot tub. Within the pool was a shinning swirling liquid that looked like melted jewels, which was the heart of the multiverse. It was with this pool Purity could watch over the different worlds. Purity was currently in her usual spot of kneeling by the pool.
"Hello Sonic," Purity greeted as she rose to her feet. She was a white hedgehog, with long hair and wore a silver dress that matched her eyes. While this was how she looked since Sonic met her, he doubted it was her original form.
"Hey Purity," Sonic replied, walking up to her. "You called? Is it another mission with another version of myself or am I finally going to start seeing other branches of the multiverse?"
"Well you are going to see another branch today," Purity replied. "But it's not a mission. I've decided it's time I introduced you to some of our fellow guardians."
"Other guardians? There's more of us? But I've never seen anyone."
"We are the only two that reside here, but there are other guardians. Each branch of the multiverse has powerful beings that watch over it and guide it's different worlds. Some are unique to certain branches, while there are others that are similar. One example is that almost every multiverse has a guardian of time."
"Please don't tell me that the time eater was my branch's."
"No, that was just an abomination made from Eggman's continued tampering with forces beyond his control. The true guardian helped give you the power to defeat the time eater and created the time stones. "You met him once, but I'm unsure if you remember that adventure. Some humans that called him Solaris tried to enslave him and in the process separated and corrupted him. You, with the help of your friends, eventually defeated him and released him from his imprisonment so that he could return to his duties."
"I think I remember that, didn't I save a princesses and get killed? Not a fun experience, believe me. But I remember the emeralds keeping me from leaving completely and eventually brought me back."
"Yes, your strong and unique contention to the emeralds saved you that day. If anyone else had died, they would not have been able to return."
"Well this conversation turned depressing and way off topic. Why do I need to met the other guardians anyway?"
"While the different guardians tend to stick to their branches of the multiverse, it is good to be aware of each other as we some times need work together whenever there is a cross between worlds. You especially will need to be aware of them as you will travel to worlds under their care. And whenever there is a problem that involves several branches of the multiverse, the different guardians will often meet here as a neutral ground to deal with whatever the problem is. Anyway, we should get going. I already told first group you'll meet to expect us."
"Sounds good. I'll grab my cloak."
"No need. While your appearance is different then the general population, the laws of their universe make so that only those that believe in your existence can see you. Only the guardians and similar beings as them are the exception."
"Cool, I've never really liked having to hide in the background anyway."
"That I know Sonic," Purity said with a laugh. She then created a doorway and stepped through, Sonic following close behind.
