Chapter 1: Storm's Funeral

The air was cold, damp thanks to the beating rain of the frosty autumn weather, leaves were begin to die their colour fading, gently they fell onto the rough, wet ground where they were submerged by mud. The atmosphere of the people was of a mixture, everyone was dressed in black respectfully but some people's intentions for being here were unknown. At first glimpse it looked like everyone was mourning but if you look in more detail - like Sonic did - then you'd realise by body movement alone that everyone has different intentions for being here. For example Sonic closely studied a female figure who alone stood out in the rain without an umbrella and stayed completely frozen with her head down. It was obvious that she was here to mourn. Another one was a large male figure. He stood tall, towering to the same height Storm was. He head was looking straight on and had his arms crossed, this person wanted to be out of here quickly. This fact confused Sonic; he questioned himself why would people come to someone's funeral if not to mourn? In the end he couldn't come up with an answer.

Slowly the titanium coffin was lowered into the ground and dirt was covered over the top. No words were said, there didn't need to be. According to Jet, Storm didn't have a will. A gentle breeze picked up and the lavender flowers gently swayed, the Oder of the flower rose as well as Tails broke the silence by sneezing. This was the cue for a majority of people such as the tall person to depart. Once the main portion of the mourners departed four people remained. Two were Sonic and Tails the other Jet and the last the woman in the rain.

"Hey Sonic, over here!" Jet beckoned Sonic and Tails over.

"Long time no see Jet."

"You sure you're the same Sonic? You seemed to have slowed down."

"That's because I have. Mainly because of age though. How has the last 10 years treated you?" Jet giggled to himself and then sighed.

"Well it was going good till Flint showed up; he's the reason why we're here in this situation."

"What to get revenge on Flint?"

"Not quite, follow me," Jet lead Sonic and Tails out of the cemetery leaving the sole person to mourn. Now that it's been 10 years down the line Jet hasn't seemed to change if anything he has gained more swagger. His outfit was of a top quality make, his voice was deeper and more powerful, Jet still had the same attitude and personality on him as well. You could say he hasn't changed at all but he has. Take away all the attitude, luxuries and personality and this gives you an alcoholic, smoker, unhealthy, unfit person. Which is Jet. The trio were now just outside Metro City in a hover limo. The back window was open so Jet could smoke in one hand and in the other was a bottle of rum, Sonic and Tails sat opposite him and watched in amazement at how much Jet has changed.

"Drink?" Jet offered the bottle to Sonic and Tails but both shook their heads in decline. "Man you guys are no fun, come on for old times?" Again Jet offered but again Sonic and Tails declined.

"We didn't come here to get drunk; we came here because you said you need to tell me something."

"All in good time my friend," Jet flicked his cigar out of the window and rolled it up. "We need to get to the destination first. So in the mean time we can have a drink," Jet revealed another bottle, this time of whiskey and started drinking again.

"You sure you haven't drunk to much already?"

"Nope, even if I got drunk I could never erase what I'm about to tell you." Jet said solemnly. "Drink?"

"I don't drink but I'm sure Tails will have a drop," Sonic looked at Tails, Tails smiled and accepted a shot of whiskey.

"Man," Tails cringed and coughed "This is some strong stuff!" Jet and Sonic started to laugh then the vehicle came to a halt.

"It looks like we're here then."

The limo door opened, the trio stepped out and in front of them was a giant mansion. It was painted a pearl white colour, it had three floors, in the front garden behind iron bars there was a giant fountain shaped in the Babylon Rouges logo. Even the bushes were cut to the logo shape as well. The grass was a lush green and stretched for ages you can catch a glimpse of the back garden and from the looks of things there is a circuit there. The tall, iron gate opened welcoming Sonic and Tails in.

Jet's voice beckoned the pair. "Welcome to the place that will change everything."