Chapter 1: A Nearly Restful Evening
One night in the city of Mobotropolis, everyone are walking on the street or driving their flying vehicles around. Many are in stores, cafes, and other locations to do night activities. The city of Mobotropolis has been very quiet.
Suddenly, there is a hovercraft come flying this way with Gregory Robotnik, who is calling himself Eggman inside. On the bottom is a claw that is holding a large glowing green orb. He seems to be trying to get away with it at top speed.
Down below is Princess Maria and leader of the Freedom Fighters, along with her friends and Freedom Fighters. They are chasing after Eggman and the orb.
Maria shouts, "Drop Tikal, Eggman!"
Eggman tries to steer the hovercraft, but has to dodge the hover cars and other obstacles in his way. In the glowing orb, a figure of a female green echidna appears wearing ancient clothes is trapped inside. That green being is Tikal or what many call her Tikaos.
"Help! Help me!" Tikal cries out.
"Don't worry Tikal, we're coming," Maria calls out.
She turns to her friends and fighters, "Laura-Su, take Skye and Twinkle try to distract Eggman from the air. Melody, take my brother and sister to the wall and run on the building. The rest are with me. Remember, we can't let chaos energy get in contact with her."
"On it!" Laura-Su says.
"I'll take care of it. Ready you two," Melody says.
"Got it," Manic and Sonia reply.
Yong-Ho says, "Just lead the way, Maria."
Laura-Su, Twinkle, and Skye take to the sky. Melody take the royal twins to climb on the buildings. Maria and the others split in different directions of the street.
Eggman turns around to see three Freedom Fighters flying towards him from behind.
He growls in anger, "Those meddling flies! They've been thorns on my side since day one."
Just then, two robots appear from the hovercraft to see the Freedom Fighters. One of is orange robot with a oval shaped head, Rounder. The other one is purple, and it has a pyramid shaped head, Pointy.
"It seems that the Freedom Fighters aren't giving up that easily," Rounder says.
Then Pointy says, "They must really want Tikhaos powers."
"Please… don't call me that…" Tikal quietly says in sadness.
Eggman looks ahead, but gasps to see Melody and the twins climbing on the wall close to him.
"Oh no, you don't!" Eggman says.
He then turns to a different direction. But then, Maria and the others appears. Also appear at the front and the other side of Eggman. Eggman yelps in shock to see them. Each of the Freedom Fighters try to grab Eggman, but he continues to dodge. However, he is unaware that Maria is secretly hovering over him. With a leap of faith, she manages to grab the cable that is holding Tikal.
Maria calmly kneels down and says, "Don't worry Tikal, we'll get out out of here."
Tikal smiles to see Maria coming to rescue her.
"No problem. Now let's get out of here," Maria says.
Maria uses her super strength to break the cable, and grabs hold of it. She then lets of one half, and is flying in the air, while she is slowing being dragged down to the ground. Luckily, Yong-Ho is able to fly in the air and help Maria lowing the orb container with Tikal inside.
Eggman quickly turns around, and shockley screams, "What?!"
"Game over Egghead!" Manic says.
Eggman quickly turns around to see two flying speeding orbs flying right towards them. It's enough to smack into Eggman's hovercraft and sends him flying across the sky and far from the city.
Laura-Su quickly grab the two speeding balls to reveal the twins, Sonia and Manic.
Everyone gather together to see Maria and Yong-Ho have lower the orb with Tikal to the ground.
Maria walks to Tikal to see if she's alright. Tikal appears in the glowing green orb with a smile on her face.
"Thanks you Maria," Tikal says.
"Glad we can help. Eggman should know better than to use you of all beings," Maria says.
Yong-Ho says, "We better get you back where it's safe."
"I couldn't thank you Freedom Fighters enough. Who knows what will happen if I ended up being released. It might be disastrous," Tikal says.
"It's what we do," Maria says with a calm smile on her face.
Maria and her friends begin to take Tikal back to where she and everyone in the city will be safe from the unstable power she has. Unaware of the friends, they are being watched by a different echidna wearing a black bodysuit and a hood. He is spying on the three through.
The echidna says, "I have visual contact. The princess and her Freedom Fighters have secured Tikhaos."
"It's good to hear. If she's been released it will be disaster for us all," A woman's voice speaks through the headset.
Then the spy asks, "Should we move in."
"No. Keep an eye on her until further instructions," The female says.
"Understood," The spy says.
In the castle of Mobotropolis, Sonic, Sally and the twins are releasing in the family living room. After a hard day, the royal couple can use some rest and relaxation. Sonia and Manic are watching television.
The television is explaining about the fifteenth anniversary of peace around Mobius, and the royal family that is in the throne. On the television is a black cat name Sarah who is explaining the details. That is when Maria comes walking in and into the living room.
"I'm home," Maria says.
Sally says, "Hello Maria, how was the mission?"
"Tiring. Eggman never gave us a single break. We were able to save Tikal from him for now, but we need to fix the security door he destroyed," Maria says.
"Don't worry, you'll get used to it. You only battled him for a year," Sonic says.
Maria sighs, "I'll bet that you had your hands full with him."
"You can say that again, but now you are up to the task," Sonic says.
Maria sits down on the couch, "You can say that again."
Manic walks up to the t.v, "That's me. I'm on the tv."
"Manic sit down," Sonia scolds.
"They're showing you and Maria too," Manic points out.
"Then let me see!" Sonic says.
Sonic rolls his eyes, "Prince of the entire world, and he gets excited about being on tv."
"As if you're any different," Sally remarks.
"Okay, so you got me there," Sonic says.
He then sighs in exhaustion. Sally puts her hands on his shoulders.
"My you're tense… are you still worked up about tomorrow?" Sally asks.
"World saving I can do no sweat. Public speaking get my stomach in loops and corkscrews," Sonic says.
"Then it's a good thing we're taking the night off to relax. So Marai, do you have plans tonight?" Sally says.
"No. I think I'm going to bed early. This is the fourth time this week Eggman attacked and gave me a tensed night," Maria says.
Just then, they hear the door knocking.
Sally gets up and walks to the door, "That will be for the best. You need to get up early for tomorrow.
"Do I still have to wear a dress?" Maria asks.
"We've been over this alright, you need to dressed formal. So yes, you do need to wear a dress," Sally answers.
Manic and Sonia look to see their mom walking to the door, and know she is leaving for the night.
Sonia says, "No! Stay!"
"Moooon!" Manic whines.
Sally turns the door knob and opens the door to reveal Laura-Su.
Sally says, "Did you hear that? I guess they don't want you to babysitting after all?"
"Gosh, really? Then I guess I better go…" Laura-Su replies.
Just then, the twins rush over to Laura-Su.
Sonia holds Laura-Su's hand as she happily sings, "Laura-Su! Laura-Su! Laura-Su! Laura-Su!"
Manic pushes her inside, and says, "Nevermind! Night mom! Night dad!"
"Always works," Maria replies with a chuckle.
Sally notices Sonic feeling a bit distracted.
She asks, "What's with you? They don't mean it."
"It's not that, just… old memories popping up," Sonic answers putting a piece of armor with his cape attached to it.
Sonic help Sally put her coat on.
Sally says, "We'll be dining in Rory's and then going to see a show. Any of the castle staff will have the numbers if you need us."
"Don't worry your majesty. I'm a Guardian and a Freedom Fighter. I think I can handle the royal twins for one night," Laura-Su says.
Hours later, things haven't gone as plan. Maria and Laura-Su are chasing Sonia and Manic all over the house.
"I said bedtime!" Laura-Su scolds.
The two continue to run and hop on all the furniture around the house.
Manic tags Maria, "Tag, you're it!"
"Get back here!" Maria shouts.
"You both have to catch us like dad does," Sonia says.
"And again! And again! And again!" Manic says, hopping around.
Maria has become irritated, and shouts, "Chaos control!"
She creates bubbles trapping the twins in each one.
"Awww!" Manic whines.
Sonia pouts, "So unfair!"
"Now you're it, and it's time for you two to go to bed," Laura-Su says.
Maria and Laura-Su bring the twins to the bed. Maria uses her chaos control to place the twin over their beds.
"I want a story," Manic complains.
"I've read every book you have," Laura-Su says.
"Make one up," Manic says.
Laura-Su comes up with one, "Once upon a time, the royal twins ran the guardian and their sister ragged and then fell asleep. The End."
Then Maria puts the two on their beds.
Manic says with his arms crossed, "That's the same one you made up last time."
"You wanna hear the time that I had to fight Metal Maria, a robot that Dr. Eggman created?" Maria asks.
"I always enjoy that one," Manic says.
"Me too," Sonia agrees.
Laura walks to the door, "Well, glad to see you have things under control Maria. I got to make a call. You settle down and hear the story, and I'll tuck you in. And no pillow fights."
"Yes ma'am!" The twins says.
Maria then explains, "So Yong-Ho and I were at the beach when Serge came flying in his plane…"
Laura-Su closes the door and walks to the video phone. She presses the button and tries to call her parents.
Laura-Su says, "Hello? Mom? Dad? Can you read me?"
Just then, Knuckle's voice comes on the screen, "There's a bit a delay, but we see you."
The video screen turns on to reveal Knuckles and Julie-Su.
"Hey I won't keep you. I just want to see how is your mission going," Laura Su says.
"Could be better, honestly" Julie-Su says.
"The mission is very exhausting. Even after fifteen years of peace, there are still some difficulties along the way. Vector and the Chaotix have just finished preventing a war in the Icy Cap Zone. We'll be home in a few days," Knuckles says.
"How are the kids?" Julie-Su asks.
"The twins are adorable, fast as ever. Luckily, Maria is able to help keep them inline," Laura-Su says.
Suddenly, she hears Maria screams, "Ow!"
"And asleep if they know what's good for them," Laura-Su firmly says, turning her head around.
"Sonia started it!" Manic shouts.
Julie-Su says. "Thank aurora you were an only child. I don't know how Queen Sally can handle twins."
"King Sonic's twins no less," Knuckles remarks.
"Yeah, they're a handful, but adorable. Maria has been a real help with the twins and her chaos control keep getting stronger. Even though she doesn't back down at something so easily," Laura-Su says.
"Reminds me of Shadow back in the old days. He can be so stubborn," Knuckles says.
Laura-Su says, "I should probably go."
"Alright sweetie. If you see the Prowers tomorrow, tell them we said hi," Julie-Su says.
"I will. Night mom. Night dad. Love you." Laura-Su says.
Laura-Su hangs up the video phone and head to the twins room to see what's going on.
She opens the door, "I thought I told you two to settle…"
But ends up getting a pillow into her face.
Manic laughs, and shotus, "Jailbreak! Jailbreak!"
Laura-Su removes the pillow to see Manic and Sonia runs away in top speed.
"If they catches you, they'll put you in the roboticizer bed," Sonia says.
She and Manic runs down the hall with Maria and Laura-Su behind them.
"Oh no you don't," Maira says, holding a pillow in her hand.
Laura-Su begins to throw the pillow, "Flying pillow pummel attack.
"Eek!" Sonic screams.
"No! My one weakness!" Manic adds.
Laura-Su and Maria continue to have a game of pillow fight with the twins.
Outside of the palace and on a building, the spy echidna from before is spying on the children and the guardian.
"I have visual contact. The guardian and the princess are playing the with royal twins. No guards on the level above and below. Should Team C move in?" The spy says through a headset.
"No. Pack up and move out," A female enchina says.
In a secret location, there is a female enchina wearing a gray body suit, and a headset. She is Lien-Da, leader of the Dark Presence.
The spy says through her end, "Yes ma'am."
One of soldiers asks, "Ma'am! We're not engaging at the enemy?"
"I won't risk the children if I can help it. They're innocent of all this, especially the princess. We strive to strike down the guilty one. My niece is certainly guilty of much. Her time will come. Knuckles and Julie-Su will certainly pay when they return home," Lien-Da says.
The Dark Presence begins to grab rocket missiles or other weapons. They both them in gray metal suitcases and take their leave.
Then Lien-Da says, "And the treacherous queen and her idiot husband will most certainly pay."
"Understood. Your personal case, ma'am," The other soldiers says, presenting a case to her.
Lien-da grabs the case and take her leave her her men.
"They'll suffer for their anarchy. For dethroning King Shadow…" Lien-Da says.
She then brings a picture close to her, "And for keeping me away from what's mine."
The photo is a picture of herself and Rutan at a young age and Yong-Ho when he an infant.