Guardian Sin- For That Which Is Ours
By InuSonishaUnlimited
Disclaimer- Okay, although I wish it so, I don't own the Sega characters present in this fanfic. Also, some powers seen in the story may have been used by others and if so, suck it. This is the follow-up to Guardian Cross- The Trail of Naught and Unknown, my first story and the first story of the series. This one is sort of a Sonic x Tikal and Sonic x Amy story, but there will be other couples either with Sonic or someone else. Refer to preview from final chap of my first story for overview. Also I will use some scenarios of other fanfics in my story, giving credit as well to the author. From here on out, I also want to give thanks to Capcom for a concept that MegaManZX fans will recognize! Well, here it is and enjoy! XD
Sin 4- Gluttony- Satisfaction Unreached
Sonic
I woke up in my bed totally beyond tired, total exhaustion. When I woke up, I looked over to the side and saw Tikal asleep. She must have stayed at my side the whole time.
Sonic: Hmm..Thank you, Tikal.
Tikal: Mmm-hmm. Sonic, there's something I need to do that could increase our chances of defeating those Devils.
Sonic: What's that?
Tikal: Back at home, guardians take a trial, The Trial of Illuminus. A sacred rite that calls forth the God of Purity, Illumystic. By emerging victorious,vast spiritual energy is bestowed upon the guardian.
Sonic: Wow, that sounds like a great idea. Let's get you over there.
I dashed her to the gate back to the past and wished her luck, though I had my concerns. I could only pray that she would be all right...
Tikal
When I came back, my father was already on the scene, embracing me for not seeing me in so long. He apparently knew I would arrive to take the trial and expected to see me.
Elder: My daughter..I always knew you would take the trial of Illuminus. Yet I never thought the day would come so quickly.
Tikal: Father, I need to do this. Devils have taken residence within Sonic's time and threaten to devour every soul there. I've got to assist him in the struggle.
Elder: Yes, the Devils truly have escaped from their sealed chamber at the base of Mt. Retribution. The question is how did that occur, since Norusai de Cruztsou was slain and sealed years ago..
Tikal: Norusai!? But...that's the name of the Dark Master!
Elder: So is that what he calls himself now, huh? What does he look like?
Tikal: Like...like Sonic...
Elder: ...so it shall come to that. Very well, we must make haste. Come with me to the Temple of Illumystic.
Tikal: Right.
We walked over to the temple, a large structure completely white and coated by crystals. The door needed to be opened by my father's fist. Once we entered, we saw the God herself. She was a large angelic lion covered by an aura of light, yet her eyes were as black as the night sky. The tip of her tail was covered by a blue flame and her large wings completed the look of the great god.
Tikal: Illumystic...the great one of the Light...
Illumystic: Your heart...conflict rests within you...
Tikal: Yes. I must take the trial so that I may protect the people I care for.
Illumystic: There is a chance that you shall not survive the trial. Will you still do it?
Tikal: Yes, I shall.
Guardian: Sir! Sir!
Elder: What is the matter?
Guardian: Mt. Retribution...the Devils are marching into the city!
Elder: Damn it! Of all the times... Tikal, you take the trial and good luck! We must fight them!
Tikal: Father!
He was already on his way out to do battle, which was what I heard from the other side of the door. I knew what I needed to do.
Tikal: Let the trial...
Illumystic: Begin.
Suddenly a huge blade of light came down and she grabbed it with her tail. I armed myself with a bow of light and arrows ready to battle.
Illumystic: Let your resolve to battle the darkness shine in the battle!
Tikal: I'll be sure not to lose this battle!
She charged at me, knocking me into the air with the shockwave of air from her landing. At such a speed, I couldn't even tell she was directly underneath me. Her blade made contact with me, causing great pain as well as a loss of altitude on my part. I fell back-first and slowly stood up.
Illumystic: Power and force alone cannot win this. Use the resolve to emerge victorious. Lest you be destroyed here and now.
Tikal: My...my resolve...?
Spiritual energy covered my hands as I unleashed a blast at her, catching her off-guard and pushing her into the wall. Her growl was replaced by a grin shortly before she slammed her sword into the ground, sending energy razors at me in three different directions.
Tikal: I'll do this...my resolve will carry me through this!
Suddenly, I was coated by a sphere of light that protected me from the attack, with which I launch it back at her and nailed her in the face. I moved in with a rapier of light but regretted it when she swiped her claws at me, sending me into the far wall.
Illumystic: Don't get cocky. It shall spell nothing but disaster for you.
Tikal: I'll keep that in mind...
She charged at me again, this time I launched off of her paw and threw my rapier into the air. I caught up with it and came down on the god blade-first. Her piercing growl was enough for me realize that this would be a very long fight, yet she didn't move after my blow.
Illumystic: Guardian...you have proven your resolve to me. Wield the purifying light to protect the one you care for.
Tikal: "pant pant" Oh, thank you! I will not let you down!
A bright light covered me and I gained the power of the God of Purity. I stepped outside and saw total bloodshed going on, my people lying on the ground lifeless and bleeding. What appeared on the far left was one of those Main 10, I could tell because he was covered in a red cloak. He showed his face before my people, an unidentifiable face since it was totally concealed in very long hair. All I could see were long fangs and pointy tall ears with green flames at the tips. He wielded a large scythe covered in green fire, with which he span it around himself.
Galryshiorai: I am Galryshiorai of the Green Cyclone, a member of the Main 10. Guardians who kept me sealed within that mountain, your blood shall stain the very streets you built. Prepare to die.
Elder: You and me, Devil! It shall be me who kills you! I will protect my people with my life!
Tikal: Father...
He pulled out a long sword coated with our people's blood and raised it to the Devil. The fight began with my father charging forward with his sword drawn, the Devil not really moving at all.
Galryshiorai: Hmph, foolhardy bravery is needed in the world of the dead. Galestrike.
About six lances of wind appeared and struck my father from behind, causing him to yell out in pain with blood flying from his mouth.
Tikal: Father!
Elder: Stay Back! I shall kill this Devil.
Galryshiorai: I've landed a blow, yet you still stand before me. Now I really want to kill you.
Elder: Take this! Flare Thrust!
My father unleashed a long blade of fire at the Devil, who took it to the chest without any emotion. The blood that dripped from the wound fell to the ground, yet he remained floating. Suddenly the wound disappeared, and the blood evaporated in his body again.
Tikal: What the hell? His wound...it's...
Galryshiorai: Hmmm...the Visandre could've done better, probably or hopefully killing me. I really want him to kill me.
Tikal: What? Why do you want Sonic to kill you?
Galryshiorai: Some of us Devils want nothing to do with the Dark Master's revival.
Tikal: Then why not drop out from the cause?
Elder: Now you'll perish! Yahhh!!
Tikal: Father, No! He's being...
Galryshiorai: Die.
All he did was turn around and place the blade of his scythe in the correct spot, totally going through my father's chest. All I could do was scream, hoping it was a nightmare. I watched the blood drip on the ground and his body hang on the scythe.
Galryshiorai: Sneak attacks lead to loss of life. Maybe you'll remember that in the future..or rather in the spirit world.
Tikal: NO!!! FATHER!!!
Galryshiorai: You realized he was going to die today whether by me or another, right?
Tikal: No, it couldn't have...you're lying...
Galryshiorai: Well, I guess Quikxorn didn't tell you, huh? Well, now you must die as well. I know about the trial you took, so your presence within the Visandre's time will only cause chaos between both worlds. You'll be joining your father now, little girl.
Tikal: I'll KILL YOU!!
I drew my bow and launched a large arrow at him, but he moved aside and zoomed toward me. As if in slow motion, his scythe hit me my side dead-on and he slammed me down onto the ground at the same time.
Galryshiorai: You stand no chance against me. Simply wait to die, it will be better for both worlds, as well as for your soul.
Tikal: Grr...Both worlds...I can't give in yet...
He flew at me, yet he had no idea what was coming. A large spear of light flew into his head and sent him into the air, giving me the chance to shoot around ten light arrows into his body.
Galryshiorai: Guh...it matters not. I wanted to die...so I could be reborn as a Roucorusainium...to join the battle against the past...
Tikal: Against the past...?
His body went up in flames and disappeared, restoring the calm somewhat, yet despair took it's toll on us all.
Skye: Chief! Chief! Don't die on us!
Elder: Skye...is that you...
Skye: Stay with me here, Chief! You'll survive!
Tikal: Father!
Elder: Tikal...you must...defeat the Devils...Skye...you must take care of our people...I'll be fine...
Skye: NO!
Tikal: FAAATTTHHHERRR!!!
His lifeless body went cold before our eyes and that was it. My only father died before my eyes and I couldn't bare to believe it.
Skye: ...Everyone.
Tikal: Huh...?
Skye: Understand...we must fight onward. The Chief wouldn't want us to lose what we have left. His sacrifice will not be in vain. We shall defeat these Devils and fight for the light!
Guardians: YEAH!! LONG LIVE THE CHIEF!! WE SHALL NOT GIVE UP!! CHIEF!!!
Tikal: ...
Skye: Tikal...I understand how you feel, but we must move on... What will you do now?
Tikal: If Devils are here as well, I can't go back just yet... I'll fight alongside everyone here until the time comes for me to return.
Skye: I respect your decision, Tikal. Let's fight for a brighter, well, past.
As he walked off, I could do nothing but try to figure out what Galryshiorai said. Wanting to be killed by Sonic, not wanting to be a part of the Dark Master's plan, showing concern for me being within Sonic's time? It didn't make sense at all, but I needed to focus on the matter at hand. I will avenge my father, I promise that.
Sonic
Devil after Devil after Devil...that's how the day went for Tails, Shadow, Silver, Riverge, Jizalia and I, down in Station Square. We fought against them for what seemed like hours, the horde seemingly limitless.
Sonic: Damn it, don't they every stop!? "Charged Slash"
Tails: Don't know, don't care! "Air Stream"
Shadow: Still, this is getting ridiculous... "Corpse Shredder"
Silver: Where the fuck are they coming from? "Launches a boulder at some"
Riverge: Come on already! Cease! "Hurls a Sonic Boom"
Jizalia: Look over there...
Sonic: Huh?
The Devils were marching off in the opposite direction of us, causing confusion among us all. We all exchanged "what the fuck" faces as they disappeared from sight.
Sonic: Ooooookay... Well, let's head home. We've been fighting all day and I'm personally tired.
Tails: Yeah, come on Shadow and Silver. Let's go home.
Shadow: All right, see ya Sonic.
Silver: Later..
It was Riverge, Jizalia and I left in the city square. It was all quiet but that was cancelled by the appearance of another of those Main Devils. Red robe signified it, but it's distinguishing features weren't fearful. It was male, a Beetle-headed Devil, with a large hammer covered in electricity. His piercing red eyes showed that he meant business.
Kyoutrutai: My name is Kyoutrutai the Boltrian, of the Main 9. You shall finally perish in the name of the Devilworld.
Sonic: So, another main one, eh? Well, soon you all will be dead. What the...
Suddenly, a Roucorusainium covered in wind appeared before me. This was definitely strange, since one hadn't shown up in some time. Quikxorn seemed concerned about this one.
Sonic: What's up, Quikxorn?
Quikxorn: This Roucorusainium...it was just born.
Sonic: Just born? From what?
Quikxorn: From a Devil.
Sonic: Devils turn into Roucorusainium?!
Quikxorn: Not all Devils are inherently evil, Sonic. Yet you alone must decide whether or not to take this one.
Sonic: Well...I guess it will be okay.
The floating stone floated towards me and covered me in a small cyclone. My quills became insanely long; covering my eyes slightly, my ears were covered in a green flame and long green sleeves covered my arms. A green vest appeared on me and a red cross-shaped jewel appeared on my head. In my hands, a large scythe coated in blood appeared in my right hand.
Sonic: This blood...why does it seem so familiar?
Galryshiorai: It came from an Echidna, an old one. From the past.
Sonic: From the...Whoa!
I just barely dodged a bolt of electricity while Riverge kicked the Devil into a building. When he tried to climb out, Jizalia unleashed a giant blade of energy on him, pushing him deeper through the building. I followed up with a swing of my Galryscythe, unleashing a blade of air and going straight through him. He rose up slowly, gripping his body in pain.
Kyoutrutai: You...how did you get his power!?
Sonic: Hey, don't look at me. He gave his power to me. He wants to make up for his crimes or something.
Kyoutrutai: Perish! TRUE BOLT STRIKE!
A giant storm of electricity appeared around us, shocking us with god-knows how much power.
Sonic: AAARRRGGHHHH!!!
Jizalia: AAAAAHHHHHH!!!
Riverge: GAAAAHHHHHHH!!!
Kyoutrutai: Yeah! How do you like that!?
Sonic: Damn it...Cyclone Thrust!!!
A tower of shredding winds came forth and cut Kyoutrutai all over, stopping his attack and freeing us.
Kyoutrutai: Damn it all...MASTER!!
Death came for him and his body disappeared before us. Another Devil bit the dust, yet we weren't too sure what to think.
Sonic: Well...That's that. You guys should come with me back to my apartment. Let's go.
Jizalia: Sure...
Riverge: Thanks a lot.
Tails
I thought we'd be home free, but I was wrong. On the way off the train, a small group of Devils appeared. We beat them, yet one other appeared, obviously one of those Main Devils. She was a Fox with a large bang over her left eye and three large rings of ice around her body.
Wyverotrai: Please call me Wyverotrai of the Unholy Ice, from the Main 8. You all must be Visandre... I can tell from your spirits. Do you really wanna fight me or can you just let our dream be realized?
Tails: Your dream will cause many losses, as well as the death of my best friend. I can't let you go on. Why can't you give up this shit and join us against the Dark Master?
Shadow: Don't bother reasoning with her, Tails. She is a Devil, nothing more or less.
Silver: Either way, are we gonna fight or what?
Tails: Grr...all right, let's take her down!
We jumped up and attacked, destroying an icy statue of her and leaving ourselves open.
Shadow: Shit...Argh!
Tails + Silver: Shadow!!
She threw her ice rings at Shadow, slamming him into the ground. In anger, Silver pulled up a large fallen tree and threw it at her with his powers, slamming her into the mountainside. Unfortunately, Silver didn't see the same ice ring smash into him, cruising him straight into the train station. I ran straight at her falling body and drew my staff, spinning it and hitting her repeatedly until she went down hard.
Tails: You can't win, Wyverotrai!
Wyverotrai: I'm sorry I have to do this...
Tails: What are you talking about...AAARRRGGGHH!!
An icicle jettesoned from the ground and pierced me in the stomach, thus producing my screech of pain. Shadow and Silver rushed towards me, weapons drawn and prepared for anything. Shadow cleaved straight through her and Silver lifted me over to my workshop. The devil died and her spirit seemed to disappear somewhere, but my vision grew blurry from the blow I recieved.
Silver
He wasn't dead, but he was gravely injured. We got him inside but Cream went nuts seeing him like that.
Shadow: Don't worry. He's alive, but we need to treat him immediately. Get some guaze and peroxide, fast!
Cream: I'll get it! Hang in there, Tails...
Silver: Time to save his life.
Cream came back with the goods and in some time, Tails was breathing fine, yet rest would do him well at the time. No Devils seemed to appear, so it was as good a moment as ever to take a break.
Silver: That was a close one.
Shadow: Yeah, but we did it. Now these Devils are becoming more dangerous, meaning...
Silver: This just got more interesting.
Sonic
Back at my apartment, I showed them the inside. It wasn't flashy, but for me, it got the job done just fine.
Sonic: Yeah, I don't do much with this except sleep, so...
Riverge: Oh no, it's just fine.
Jizalia: It's really nice...
Sonic: Thank you, Jizalia.
She turned away from me for some reason, I thought I might have done weird, but I couldn't figure out what it was.
Riverge: Hey, Sonic. Mind if I speak with you real quick on the roof?
Sonic: Oh, sure. No problem.
We walked onto the roof from the stairs and walked to the edge, overlooking the entire city.
Riverge: You know, Jizalia...she...she really likes you.
Sonic: Huh?
Riverge: As long as I've known her, she never got so emotional over someone, so I'd thought I should tell you that.
Sonic: Wait...you mean...Jizalia...
Riverge: She loves you.
Sonic: I mean, I think she's an awesome warrior and that she's beautiful, but I couldn't have imagined her liking me...
Riverge: Which is why I wanted to ask of a favor from you.
Sonic: What's that?
Riverge: You mind opening her up to her emotions? Help her feel the love?
Sonic: Are you asking me to...?
Riverge: Precisely. Besides, you are the Visandre of Lust, plus you have plenty of experience from the Guardian girl.
Sonic: Well, I didn't ask to be the sinner for Lust...
Riverge: No one ever does. Well, I'm gonna bring her out here to talk with you. Make me proud, will ya?
Sonic: I'll do what I can, but only if she's cool with it.
He did exactly that and soon Jizalia appeared, her appearance making me slightly nervous.
Sonic: So..uh...how are you, Jizalia?
Jizalia: I'm fine...thank you for asking...how about you..?
Sonic: Aside from the Devil outbreaks, no problems. It sure is a beautiful night, huh?
Jizalia: The moon makes it better..
Sonic: Yeah, definitely.
I wasn't too sure how to do this. I was nervous about this, but I saw a thumbs up in the corner of my eye from Riverge. I knew I had to do this, why I wasn't too sure. We were relatively close now so I placed my hands on her shoulders and we faced each other, eye-to-eye. Both of us were blushing like crazy, seemed like we both knew what was coming.
Sonic: Umm..Jizalia? I'm...not too sure how explain this but...
Jizalia: I love you, Visandre Sonic...
Sonic: ...you can call be just Sonic.
Jizalia: Oh, okay...
Her eyes seemed to captivate me, glistening from the stars from the sky as well as the moonlight. The feeling in my heart didn't feel bad at all, it was actually pleasant. Like Tikal, she totally caught me off-guard with this, even though I heard it from her friend, Riverge. It was Jizalia who pressed her lips onto my own, which brought lots of thoughts on my mind, one being whether was really right for me...or if I was right for her...
- There you go. Coming up, emotional attractions and the big assault on Station Square by the remaining Main Devils as the epic climax in the story comes into play. Almost over!