Legacies
Legacies are hard to get rid of, you can't really destroy the legacy that was created from a single spark. From the 'Heroes Age' a time where the 'Freedom Fighters' were founded, up till their end and the legendary hero who was the icon that gave their battles such weight… The hero who was known as Sonic the Hedgehog.
After his time, after the time of heroes, a new age began and a new legacy was created from the achievements of a legendary soldier 100 years from the end of the 'Heroic Age', he went under many names; Red Reaper, Devil's General, but anyone from his hometown and anyone who knew him in his line of work, would know his true name.
Blood Blur, the Chaos Marshal, always going into battle, and coming out, unscathed, decimating the enemies of the empire and seemingly never slowing down. Though one night would see him trying to slow down himself, to leave the life he led behind.
Our story begins in a Grey Castle, decorated with Golden and Red ornaments and towers. The Castle belonged to the descendant of the monarchy established in the Freedom Fighter days, by the previous Queen, Sonia Acorn, alongside her bodyguard and brother Manic, son of Sonic the Hedgehog and Queen Sally Acorn, in this castle resided Sonia's child, Abigail Acorn, alongside her brother, Nathan Acorn, and if you are wondering why they don't have Sonic's last name, Sonic said that people need to be reminded of who runs the country and more to the point their legacy, and so he allowed Sally to give their children her last name.
Though this story isn't really about the past it's more about the present and speaking of, Blood Blur, was kneeling down in front of both Nathan and Abigail his gifted royal sword kept in his sheath, which anyone could see made the guards more relaxed and generally not as nervous, for they knew of Blood's feats and would rather not have that blade pointed towards them.
"Do you really wish to resign Blood?" Abigail questioned, to which Blood nodded, now rising from his crouched position.
"I'm sure Abby, I'm not letting another person suffer because of me, I'm not just doing this not just because of that incident, but because I don't want to be eternally on the battlefield, wasting away my life, I know I'm your best, but I feel it's time for me to stop fighting, though I thought as a way of showing my full resignation, I would give you a present" Blood stated, before opening a bag he had carried into the throne room, and grabbing one of the contents inside.
"This is from my own Chaos Energy, a set of seven chaos emeralds, this will allow you to defend Mobius even when my time is up" Blood calmly stated.
"Blood… we… can't!" Abigail tried to argue but was met with Blood's surprisingly happy smile, that made her concede.
"Of course you can, don't try to tell me what you can and can't do! Anyway, I'll see you on the flip side, Abby, you too Nath" Blood said, heading out of the castle, leaving the royals to look on in shock and awe.
"I hereby decree that Blood Blur is released of his Chaos Marshal duties, and as such, my brother will take over the military duties for the soldiers!" The Queen declared, only to be met with a misunderstood expression from her brother.
"Sis, Mom put me in charge of looking after you, I am duty bound to keep you safe… I can't accept that role, put someone else in the role, please…" Her brother begged, his concern for his sister was too evident.
From the same door came a hedgehog, having a midnight black fur colour, with white and red highlights in his quills. This was complemented just as well by his toothy grin, Red, Yellow and Black color schemed hover shoes, and an all too familiar red hedgehog insignia adorning his plain white gloves.
"Yo someone offering me a job looking after some soldiers? Oh right, we haven't really been introduced, my name is Ombra the Hedgehog, son of Shadow the Hedgehog, and I'd gladly take over the job of leading your army, Queen Abigail" Ombra said bowing towards the royal siblings.
"Very well Ombra, this is on such short notice, though with my brother, so concerned for my safety, we will allow your request, as any spawn of the greatest general in Mobian History is certainly appreciated, though where is your father? We know of his immortality, so we ask, why he isn't taking this opportunity, he's fed up with fighting a war for a people who somewhat saw him as an animal, as just a weapon, he's fought all the wars he wanted to, he trusts me enough to take over and lead the army to greatness, since I don't have the resentment he has for royalty and more importantly military, of course, because of his past" Ombra causally explained.
"Hm, that makes sense, that settles it then though we just lost a Chaos Marshal, and we know about your father's reliance and his creation of the Chaos Marshal title, how good are you at using it? That remains to be seen" Abigail questioned, as Ombra's only response was a simple smirk that whilst child-like was unmistakably bloodthirsty.
Speaking of Blood, he was heading to his favourite pub, The Chaotic Gem… here he was always top dog, but away from this place for a few months had definitely changed it. He entered, already noting the tone change and shift in welcoming atmosphere, and that was extenuated by his best friend being pinned up on a wall and his gang being cuffed by some dog mobians, who had the most angered faces in the whole pub.
" Who is TOP DOG HERE!?" One dog spoke, to which Blood cracked his knuckles just getting ready to show this guy who he was messing with.
" Certainly not you, fido" Blood cockily joked, which got the Dog's attention.
"Run along pipsqueak, this doesn't concern you" He replied.
"You attacking my gang doesn't concern me? Oh, Fido you are leaving her in a body bag if think that doesn't concern me!" Blood threatened, to which all the dogs laughed, not believe any of his claims.
"You their leader? Haha, that's rich! Why would these guys follow a lowly hedgehog, you think you're some kind of hero?" The leader laughed.
"Hm, never said I was but if you want… I can promise not to break every bone in your body!" Blood said, 1 arm supplexing the leader to the ground.
" You little runt!" The leader tried to grab Blood but looked to see Blood's feet disappear, only to reappear at the door.
"Hm, now you were asking why they follow me? Three words, They. Respect. Me. And more the point you should learn your place when talking to one of the best in the military" Blood explained, as the dog got up and tried to attack him, though Blood kept dodging and weaving through his attacks before hitting the dog's pressure points immobilizing him and kicked him straight out of the bar.
"Listen here you morons, just you get the memo, this bar is mine and more to the point anyone messes with my crew, you mess with me, and I'll just tell you right now, I wasn't trying with your boss you want to me to try? Then this baby will get some spotlight" Blood warned, pulling his blade out, enough for the dogs to see what would happen were they to question Blood and as such immediately dropped his gang and headed out of the door, and Blood's reward was hugs and handshakes from his lifelong friends, reminding him of life before 'it' happened.