Sonic Universe: The Next Generation
Chapter 4: Everything Restored? / The Dark Legion Surfaces in the Present?
Mobius 20 years later
Grand Metropolis ruins?
Unknown PoV:
There is nothing but white as the flash from before is still very bright.
"Did we . . . did we do it?"
"I'm not sure. Everything is out of focus."
"I see something Blaze. I can't make it out yet, but it's coming into focus."
As Lara-Su, Blaze, and Silver try and figure out things, the scene comes back into view.
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle - The Last Scene (Event)
Blaze's PoV:
As everything came back into focus, I was shocked at what I saw.
"What happened to the ruins?" The ruins were gone there was no destruction at all. It was the city completely rebuilt.
Grand Metropolis Zone
"I'm not sure Blaze, but I think we did it. Look." I followed Silver's eyes to where he was staring.
"Huh? How?" I was confused. I watched as everyone who had been turned into a 'prelate' appeared in the area around us out of nowhere.
. . .
"Is it over?"
"Yes Sonic it is."
*whew* "I'm glad that's over Tails."
. . .
"To think that we had been used against our wills for an army made up of our friends."
"I don't know how Shadow but thanks to Silver and Blaze . . . it's over."
"Yeah Rouge."
. . .
"Amy I was so frightened."
"Me too Cream, but now it's over."
. . .
"I can't believe we were defeated at his hands."
"Espio, I thought you said we could beat him?"
"Sorry Vector, I-I underestimated him."
. . .
And the conversations among the fallen continued on for a while until the last two finally appeared again.
"MOTHER! FATHER!" Lara-Su yelled out. "It's over now."
"I'm sorry everyone for this. I was under the Enerjak's control. I-I couldn't control my energy. I was his puppet."
"Don't fret Knuckles. Everyone came out of this okay, so I don't think you need to blame yourself."
"Oh sorry. Blaze. Silver. These are my parents: Julie-Su and Knuckles."
"Nice to see you back to normal Knuckles." I said.
"Hey Blaze. Long time no see."
"Well if it isn't Blaze." this was Shadow. "How come you don't look older?"
"Isn't it obvious Shadow?" this was Sonic. "He came from the past or more or less, present . . . remember?"
"You used the technique didn't you?" this was Espio.
*heh heh* "Yeah I guess I did. Now I can use it to revive fallen fighters in battle."
"That will come in handy for sure."
"Wait? Where is Enerjak." this was Vector.
"I think we destroyed him once and for all." Silver said. "I can't sense his energy anywhere on the planet."
"Thank you Silver and you too Blaze." this was Amy. "We would never be here again if it wasn't for you guys."
"Yes. Thank you Mr. Blaze and Mr. Silver." this was Cream.
"I was happy to help." I said.
"Me too, maybe this will help my future." Silver said.
"I highly doubt that." this was Tails. "If this was a 'shattered timeline' then that means this could lead to something happening in the present. Blaze . . . you need to return to your time and you too Silver."
"Huh? Why?" I asked him. "The earth has been fine ever since the last catastrophe."
"Yes, but if you defeated Enerjak here, then that means the real one is the one in the present along with that organization: The Dark Legion." It made sense. "You need to gather up all of us and the others from your 'past' missions and adventures, and take on the Dark Legion head on in the present to ensure nothing will happen like this in the 'future'."
". . . That makes a lot of sense. They may have already gathered together." I said. "I need to prepare for anything."
"Yeah, and I need to see if there are any more clues in the future to help us figure this out." Silver said.
"Alright. Well then I guess this is goodbye for now." I said.
"No, this is so long, see you soon. That sort of thing."
"Yeah, I guess your right Sonic." I said as I started to open the 'Corridor of Time' again. "It's time for us to head back to our own times Silver."
"Okay. See you soon Blaze." Silver said as he jumped into the rift.
I took out the Sand, Chakra, and Blossom emeralds out of my inventory and gave them to Espio.
"Why are you giving these to me?" he asked. "Aren't they yours?"
"Yes, but these are from this time. I have to gather them in the present." I said.
"That makes sense. Well, take care."
"Yeah, you too." I said as I started stepping into the portal.
"Goodbye for now Blaze." everyone said in unison.
"Bye. See you soon." I responded as I went down the corridor back to my time. "This adventure is only beginning. I just know it."
(music fades out)
Present
Two weeks earlier:
Earth?
?
Unknown PoV:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 – [Event] He's the Iblis Trigger
"Sir, they are here."
"Good . . . send them in."
"Yes sir!"
The scene is dark and we see six shadows walk into the room. "I have been expecting you."
"Sir, we have come to the conclusion that we must destroy all the worlds at once to defeat the enemy." the first shadow spoke up.
"Good, but unfortunately it will take too long to destroy them all at once. We can do it one at a time."
"Not necessarily." the second shadow started "I have found out about a powerful energy known as the 'Zone Core'. According to the Legendries, this 'core' is the balance of all the worlds; and if captured, we will be able to use it for our own purposes. I have already told the others about this and there are 'keys' needed to gain access to the 'Zone Core'."
"Hmm . . . what are these 'keys' that you mentioned?"
The first shadow spoke. "The 7 elemental stones of earth . . ."
The second shadow spoke. "The 3 orbs of Arseus: the Space Orb, the Time Orb, and the Destiny Orb . . ."
The third shadow spoke. "The 7 Chaos Emeralds . . ."
The fourth shadow spoke. "The 7 Sol Emeralds . . ."
The fifth shadow spoke. "The 7 Dark Emeralds . . . I can get those myself . . ."
The sixth and final shadow finished. "And the 7 Time Stones."
"There are 40 'keys' in total." The second spoke up. "You have the last two: The 'Dark Core' and the 'Light Core'."
"Hmm . . . . . . alright then, spread out and gather the 'keys' on your appropriate worlds. We'll worry about the missing 'keys' once we have the main ones."
"YES SIR 'X'!" they all shouted in unison and then left.
"Soon we shall control everything. The Dark Legion will RULE!" *MUAHAHAHAHA* *AHAHAHAHAHAHA* . . .
The scene pans out as time progresses forward.
Today:
"We have gathered half of the 'keys', Earth is nearly under our control now. Soon . . . everything will be ready for the next phase . . ."
Is this a repeat of the future, or is there hope left?
(music stops)
One Month Later:
Earth 2018
Near the City
Blaze's PoV:
"The portal is opening back up. I'm finally home again."
At least this is what I thought. I was unprepared for what I would see.
Sonic Heroes - Event - Disquieting Shadow
"This-This isn't the same place I left from!" I said rather shocked at the sight. "Why is the town so deserted? Why is the sky so . . . black?"
"HALT!" something shouted behind me. "YOU ARE TRESPASSING IN SECTOR B. THIS IS UNATHORIZED TERITORY. LEAVE NOW OR BE SEVERLY PUNISHED."
It was a robot of some sort barking out orders at me. "Who said I can't be here?"
"INFORMATION IS UNPERMITED TO YOU. LEAVE NOW! THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING!" it barked out. I was getting irritated by this robot now.
"And if I say No?" I said sarcastically.
" . . ! SUBJECT HAS RESISTED! PREPARE TO ENGAGE AND CAPTURE!" Red lights started to blare on it.
"Oh great." I muttered. "Well you'll regret it, but fine."
Sonic Adventure 2 - Boss 1
"You wanna push me around and tell me what to do you? You messed with the wrong individual then." I told it.
"YOU ARE TO BE CAPTURED!"
"SHUT UP! HA!" I slammed in to its chest knocking it back.
It fired a Gatling gun at me in a wide arc as I dodged its shots. "YOU ARE LIMBER! PROCEEDING TO BATTLE MODE LEVEL 2!"
"SHUT UP!" I shouted. "Take this! SHA!" I hit it with my homing attack in the cockpit, and it did more damage than the first hit did."
"YOU ARE STRONG! TAKE THIS . . . BODY SLAM! CHARGE!" it nailed me in the back. Now I was mad.
"YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT. AURA . . . SPHERE!" It did the most damage thus far.
"SYSTEM STATUS: . . . CRITICAL! *zzt* PROCEEDING TO COMBAT MODE LEVEL 3!" I was going to win this fight for sure.
"YOU'VE GOT NOTHING LEFT." I shouted at it. That was my first mistake. It charged its energy up and began.
"WEAPONS CHARGED . . . PLASMA BEAM READY . . . FIRE!" What? How does it use that?
"CRAP!" It happened again that feeling. "BARRIER!" The beam hits my barrier as the force pushed me back. It almost broke it.
"*crzzt* SYSTEMS RECHARGING! *bzzt* SUBJECT RESISTED ATTACK! *zzt*." That was it.
"I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU PAY FOR THAT!" I let the dark energy form. "(dark energy charged into a ball and I released it) SHADOW BALL!"
SMASH! The ball slammed hard against its hull, and left a big hole.
"S-U-B-J-E-C-T *crzzzzt* T-O-O S-T-R-O-N-G! *bzzzt* *crzzzt* S-Y-S-T-E-M SHUTting dooooown . . ." It trailed off . . . (BOOM!), and it exploded.
"I told you not to, but you insisted." I said to the robot as it exploded
(music stops)
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
"WELL, what have we here? A little ninja who has lost his way hmm?" There was a voice behind me?
I turn to see no one there? "What? Who-what-where are you!"
"I suppose you can see me, but can I trust you . . . is the real question." the voice said.
"I don't know if I can trust you though." I said. "Do you work for the person in charge of that robot?"
"Nope. That thing has been patrolling this area for far too long." it said. "I guess I should thank you for taking care of it for us."
"Us?" There were more of them? I was confused. "What do you mean by us?" I asked.
"Hmm . . . that is a fair question. I suppose I could show you, but if you turn on us or turn us in, we will hunt you down and finish you." it warned.
"O-ok." I said a little nervous. I wasn't sure why. "I-I w-won't say anything."
"Good." it said. "Now you can see me." *click*
I look around to see something appear out of nowhere.
It was a figure about my height but a little shorter, and was wearing a brown and dirty robe of sorts that covered the figure's entire body.
"What is your name?" I asked.
"My name is none of your concern." it snapped. "Let me ask you something. Do you know what day it is or something to that effect?"
Sonic Heroes - Event - Disquieting Shadow
"Hmm . . . let me check." I pulled my glove down enough so I could see the device mounted there. "Computer (yes it was a computer built into a watch) scan time of original departure to now."
"Scanning . . . Scans complete." it beeped. "Time of departure . . . one month ago."
"What?" I was shocked by this. "I-I've been gone a whole month!"
"Yes. Scans also indicate that earth is now under unknown authority's control."
"Yes, that is correct. Come with me." I wasn't about to argue.
"Ok. . . . Computer . . . standby for further instructions."
"Understood. System is now in hibernation status."
"Ok I'm ready now." I said.
"Good. Let's go."
(music stops)
I followed suit, not wanting to make the figure mad. "Exactly where are we going?"
"To the Underground." it said. "It will be safer to talk once we're there."
We ran in silence until we reached the side of what appeared to be a solid wall made in the side of an overhang under a cliff.
"Where are we-" the figure put a hand to its face telling me to be quiet. "Wait."
The figure started to concentrate . . . and suddenly the figure's hand started glowing in a purple light as it touched the side of the wall.
Rumble . . . rumble . . . The wall slid up to reveal a secret passage to what was called the Underground.
"Let's go." it said. I followed suit.
Underground Cavern
Sonic & Knuckles - Hidden Palace (Lava Reef Act 2) Remix
"Ok." I started. "Now can I get some answers?"
"You want answers? Then I'll take you to the guardian." it said.
"The guardian?" I asked. "Who is that?"
"Quiet!" the voice snapped again. "The guardian is the one who gave me my powers, and she has helped keep things stable here in the world."
"She!" I started. "Who is she?"
"You'll find out soon enough, and my identity as well."
"Ok then."
"Good. Follow me."
The figure led me down a tunnel deeper into the cavern. I saw light at the end, and the tunnel opened up into a big, decorated room.
"You have brought him." the voice at the end of the room said. Her back was turned away from me, so I could not see her face. "It has been a while Blaze."
"Huh! H-how do you know my name?" I asked.
The figure slow turned around to reveal herself. "Because" she started, "I'm YOUR guardian Blaze. You should know who I am."
I got a good look at the guardian, and recognized her in a heartbeat.
The figure was a Mobian, a tan echidna with regal robes of an ancient time. In her hands was a human baby.
"Tikal!" I said. "What are you doing here!"
Tikal is my assigned guardian since birth, but I did not know of this until I was of 'age'.
"I'm here Blaze, because you weren't here." she stated.
"Aaaand I've had to do what I could to keep things stable."
"Ok, so now who are you then?" I asked of the figure from before.
"You really are clueless aren't you?" The figure began to take off the robe that covered its face.
It was another Mobian. It was a light and dark brown raccoon wearing green gloves, shoes, and a headband. It also wore a green blouse with a vanilla colored skirt. It was a girl.
"Now do you recognize me!" she asked again. "I'm your wife Saria."
"But, how are you like this!" I wasn't sure now what to believe. "How are you in your Mobian form?"
"That would be Tikal's doing." she stated angrily. "YOU HAVE BEEN GONE A WHOLE MONTH!"
She was mad at me now.
"I didn't know that!" and then it hit me. "Why were you playing with me earlier when you found me? Why didn't you tell me who you were then?"
"I wanted to see if you caught on. Which you didn't."
"She was following my orders not to tell you until you knew who I was." Tikal stated.
"But why . . ., and why are you holding that child?"
"Because, while Saria has been doing things in the 'field', she needed someone to care for your daughter Blaze." Tikal responded.
"Okay now I'm confused." I said. "Just what exactly happened while I was gone!"
*sigh* "Looks like I'm going to have to tell you what happened while you were gone Blaze." Saria said. "Better sit back, because this may take a while."
"But I don't understand any of this." I said as I sat in a chair across from Saria and Tikal.
*shhhh* "You will Blaze." she said back. "Just listen to my story."
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(music fades out)
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
Next time: Saria's Story
Part 1: New Tension in the World
Now entering mind lounge.
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle – Tutorial Music
Guyro: Well that concludes another chapter. I liked the way it ended.
Blaze: Yeah . . . very interesting. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Silver: Are we going to use a flashback?
Saria: No Silver. I'm going to be telling the story from my view point in the next chapter and possibly another.
Guyro: Welcome Saria. Glad you can be here now?
Saria: What do you think? I'm not the baby sitter right now. (Tikal: You can thank me for that Saria.)
Guyro: True. Oh bummer. Silver you have to go for now, but you don't have to leave till the end of this segment.
Silver: Ok. I'm fine with that. Hey what about Sonic and Shadow? There aren't even here yet.
Sonic: We made it. We finally made it.
Shadow: You should have asked for directions Sonic. We kept going in a giant circle around the place.
Everyone (except for Sonic and Shadow): *sweat drops*
Guyro: That would be Sonic alright. Never wants to ask for directions.
Sonic: THAT'S NOT TRUE!
Everyone: YES IT IS SONIC!
Guyro: Alright everyone, calm down and let's get down to business.
Everyone: Ok.
Guyro: Firstly . . . (stops the music track)
(music stops)
Blaze: Why did you do that?
Guyro: I wanted to see what you guys thought of changing the music to this:
Sonic Generations - Collection Room [File Select from Sonic 3]
Guyro: What do you all think of this track? (track begins to play smooth jazz)
Blaze: Whoa . . . that is nice.
Silver: I give it a 'thumbs up' for relieving stress and it fits the style of the 'Lounge'.
Saria: Soft . . . soothing music. I like it too.
Sonic: Cool. Great selection Guyro. You the man when it comes to music selection.
Shadow: It is soft and gentle. Reminds me of another lounge at 'Club Rouge': the fighter's lounge.
Guyro: Well then, I guess that is decided for now. Next issue: the questions section.
Everyone: Okay.
Guyro: First question: Of everything that has happened so far, What was the biggest twist in the story?
Blaze: My return from the future. One month has passed on Earth.
Silver: I have to agree with that one as well.
Saria: Finding out Knuckles was being used by Enerjak.
Sonic: Nah. It has to be the 'one month later twist'.
Shadow: Agreed.
Guyro: You are outnumbered Saria. They are correct . . . that is the biggest twist so far. There will be more in the future though.
Blaze: . . . and I'm the only other person who knows what they are.
Guyro: Next question: Who has been the most influential person to Blaze?
Everyone: Mina.
Guyro: *sweat drops* Yes and no. She is one of many, but you all have been influential as well.
Blaze: Can't argue with that.
Guyro: Last question: . . . Who are the members of the Dark Legion?
Blaze: I understand that Nega is a member.
Silver: So is Enerjak.
Saria: Avenull the Caster.
Sonic: Eggman and Eggman-Nega . . . I think because, I heard something about the 7 Chaos Emeralds and 7 Sol Emeralds.
Shadow: 'X' is the name of the boss currently, and 'The Sigma Force' is under him.
Guyro: Wow you followed well then. That was pretty much the idea of each, but we won't know if or if not they are the true Dark Legion Generals. Just something to think about.
Guyro: Well that is it for now then. Tune in next time when Saria tells of what happened the past month. Goodbye.
Sonic: Looks like it's time to go now. See ya in the future of this series. (Sonic has left the 'Mind Lounge')
Shadow: That's my cue. See you around. (Shadow has left the 'Mind Lounge')
Silver: I'm finally going. Take care. (Silver has left the 'Mind Lounge')
Guyro: Well it's just us three now.
Blaze: Yep.
Saria: It seems that way.
Guyro: Why are you still in your Mobian form Saria?
Saria: I'm in this form for the rest of the series aren't I?
Guyro: . . . True. Well goodbye now everyone. Thanks for dropping by.
Blaze: See ya next time.
Saria: Ya'all take care now ya'hear?
Guyro: *sweat drops* Saria why are you talking like you're a cowgirl of some sorts?
Saria: My character's human form was born in the south, so it's natural.
Guyro: Whatever floats your boat.
Blaze: *snicker*
Guyro: What are you laughing at huh Blaze!
Blaze: *gulp* N-nothing. (^_^) Honest.
Now leaving the Mind Lounge.
(music stops)
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