Ready for the next chapter of Sonic the Hedgehog: Exiled?
Last time, Sonic was banished to the deserts outside Station Square. Going without water, food, or rest, Sonic finally collapsed. His last sight was someone in black pants walking towards him.
Who is this person? Read on and find out. I doubt you'll be surprised, though.
Oh yeah, the timeline between Sonic Rush and this story is 2-3 days, not two weeks. I decided to change it.
Chapter 2: Enemies Become Allies.
Station Square was in chaos. News spread quickly about Sonic's banishment. Now people were demanding answers. Mayor Draco was getting ready for a speech about Sonic.
"Mr. Mayor, are you ready?" His advisor asked.
"Yes, I am." Draco replied.
"It's time for the press conference. The public will demand answers."
"No worries. I've got it under control."
Outside, some people were demanding the mayor to come out.
"Where's the mayor?" One civilian asked.
Mayor Draco comes out.
"Attention, everyone. I understand that all of you are not happy with me exiling our former hero. But I assure you, it was all for a good cause." Draco started explaining.
"Why did you banish Sonic?" One civilian asked.
"He was conspiring with Eggman to destroy this world." Draco told him.
"What do you mean?" Another asked.
"As I was walking along, I saw Sonic talking to Eggman. I saw his friends as well, but they weren't with him directly. That's why I only exiled Sonic."
"Sonic would never hurt the planet."
"I SAW him. That's proof enough. You all well know that."
Draco's advisor then came up.
"Uh, sir, it is time for your meeting." The advisor said.
"Ah, just in time. I was starting to feel pressure."
Draco then turned to the public.
"Well, I believe it's time for my meeting. I must go."
Draco then left. The people still demanded answers, but let it slide this time.
In the desert, in an unknown area…
Sonic was asleep. Ever since he had fallen unconscious, he hadn't woken up. Now he was no longer in the desert, but in a bed. Where was he?
Sonic started to wake up slowly, but he bolted awake when he heard a voice.
"Well, it looks like you're awake." A familiar voice said.
"Eggman! What are you doing here?' Sonic asked.
"What do you mean? This is my base." Eggman told him.
"What am I doing here?"
"Well, I saw something in the distance. So I checked it out, and there you were, knocked out. I didn't want you dead, so I got you in here, and here you are. Be glad I'm nice enough to save my enemy's life." Eggman explained.
"Well, I suppose I should be thankful." Sonic said with sarcasm.
"By the way, what were you doing in the desert unprepared?" Eggman asked.
"Well, the police arrested me under Mayor Draco's orders. I went to court where I was charged with assisting YOU in destroying the planet." Sonic explained.
"What? Don't they know it was Eggman Nega that was responsible?"
"I tried to tell them, but Draco would have none of it. After the trial, I was sentenced to be thrown into exile out here. Draco reminded me of my sentence, Armand apologized for not being able to get me out, and Amy was nearly in tears. Amy and I shared one last kiss before they left me out there."
"Aw, the great hero Sonic getting a last kiss from his girlfriend."
"SHUT THE HELL UP AND LISTEN!" Sonic yelled.
"Well, excuse me. Continue." Eggman somewhat apologized.
"At any rate, I'm almost done. I started walking, being too depressed to run. I remembered the arrest, the trial, and then I collapsed." Sonic finished.
"So I see. Draco thinks that I was the one responsible. And he saw you as well. That's why you're banished."
"That about sums it up. I don't even know what my friends are up to."
"Well, what do you think they are doing?" Eggman asked.
"Amy's probably told Rector about it. My friends are probably trying to find a way to get me back in. But how do I do that?"
"Sonic, I may be able to help you." Eggman said.
Later that day, in Station Square…
"So, what you're telling us is that Sonic was exiled for a misunderstanding?" Howl asked. Rector had just finished telling Howl and Raine about Sonic's exile.
"That's exactly what I'm telling you." Rector told them.
"I never thought that would happen." Raine said.
"Well, I think we need to figure this out. I mean, Draco wouldn't exile Sonic outright. He claims that Eggman was the one responsible for the mess of the two planets combining. He also said that Sonic was with him, being one of the reasons that the crisis occurred." Rector explained. "He also didn't accept any witnesses at the trial, saying witnesses don't count as proof."
"Who does he think he is? That's grounds for being run out of town." Howl said, furious.
"Why did he do that?" Raine asked.
"That's what I'd like to know." An unknown voice said from behind them.
Rector, Howl, and Raine turned around to see a hedgehog in a yellow suit and helmet, the helmet having a visor that covered his eyes.
"And you are…" Rector began to ask.
"My name is Gerald the Hedgehog. I'm Sonic's brother. I skipped town about four years ago. I was unknown. No one knew me. Maybe because I'm kind of like my brother. A drifter looking for his next adventure. Unlike Sonic, however, I never saved the world. I was just an adventurer." Gerald explained.
"Well, do you mind helping us bail your brother out of exile?" Rector asked.
"First, I want to hear the story. How did my brother get exiled anyway? As soon as I heard he was exiled, I came back." Gerald said.
"Well, it's a long story." Rector warned him.
"I've got time."
"Well, here it goes. It all started after the wedding of Tails and Cream…"
"Wait. Tails and Cream got married? Aren't they too young?" Gerald interrupted.
"Well, Mayor Draco allowed it. He said 'If the marriage makes them happy, then let them go about it.' That's why he allowed it."
Rector continued.
"As I was saying, Tails and Cream got married. After the party, we all left. 15 minutes after leaving, Sonic was arrested by police. The next day, he was put on trial. The charge: Sonic was helping Eggman in the past crisis. You know, where the two planets were combining? Well, Draco didn't allow witnesses as proof, so he took it into his own hands. He demanded proof of Sonic's innocence, but Sonic had none. So, Draco sentenced him to being exiled from Station Square for life. Two days later, Sonic, along with Amy, Armand, and Draco, flew in a transport ship to the desert. After Sonic was out, Amy gave him one last kiss, then she got back in the transport as it left. She started crying. She ran to me, told me what happened, and I said that I would help bail Sonic out." Rector finished.
"I get it now. So, we just need to find proof that Sonic's innocent. Then, we get Draco for what he did."
"Exactly." Rector said. "I'll take you around and introduce you to Sonic's friends."
So they left to meet Sonic's friends, the very ones that would get him cleared.
End of Chapter 2.
A new character has come into the picture. Gerald may be the key to Sonic's bailing out. But he'll need to get Sonic's friends on his side. Will he succeed?
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