Sonic Universe: Tales of Mobius

SEASON 1: THE EGGMAN WAR (3230-3239)

CHAPTER 9: THE TRUTH

Knothole

It was nighttime in the village of Knothole. By now, everyone was fast asleep or in their house doing whatever. There were rarely any people out and some of them were the Freedom Fighters or the Rebel Underground. But one person was currently deep in thoughts.

It was Sonic. He was standing on a high hill just outside the village. Sonic stood there, eyes closed and arms crossed, thinking about what had happened today. He had been captured and locked in the Volcanic Vault, but managed to escape. A huge battle had ensued in Eggman's Chemical Plant City, but haunted him was what Metal Sonic had said.

"You killed one of her children? Dude, what the hell is wrong with you?!" Sonic angrily exclaimed. Metal Sonic laughed.

"Oh, I didn't kill him. He's still alive today". Sonic snorted.

"Yeah, what? Is he like a mindless robot or something? Cuz I'm about to go make that not happen!"

"No, you don't have to do that. Because he is standing right here in front of me", Metal Sonic said.

"You".

That conversation greatly haunted Sonic. Metal Sonic had said he was the one who killed Queen Aleena's son Prince Maurice, but the job wasn't done as the prince was standing in front of Metal. Sonic took a deep breath.

"It can't be true. He's got to be lying", Sonic muttered. He had lived with his parents in Mobotropolis all his life. From the day he was born. Then again, his parents never really did mention his past. In fact, when Sonic had lost his memory on the beach of West Side Island years ago, he tried asking what was his life like before. All his dad had said was "it was awesome".

"Sonic?" Sonic turned around to see Sally standing there looking concerned.

"Hey Sal. What is it?" Sonic asked. Sally nervously shuffled.

"I was wondering...if you were alright".

"I'm fine, why?" Sonic asked. Sally pointed behind her.

"Mighty and Ray are leaving". Sonic was surprised.

"Wait what?"

"I'm afraid its true, Sonic". Sonic and Sally turned around to see Mighty and Ray walking towards them with duffel bags. Fiona, Tails, Muttski and Geoffrey followed.

"Mighty, where you going?" Sonic asked.

"Back home. Me and Ray took a tour around Knothole and its beautiful. But we have a home to and our friends need us. I'm sorry, but we have to go back", Mighty said.

"W-we are still friends, right?" Ray asked. Sonic smiled and nodded at him.

"Of course. Good bye guys", Sonic said. Mighty grinned.

"Bye, man. You guys were awesome! I hope we see each other again sometime!" Mighty said giving Sonic one last high five. He and Ray then walked off towards the exit, while everyone else warned them to stay safe.

"Man, it was so cool trashing those bots with those guys", Muttski said. Tails looked at him.

"What do you mean? You didn't even help! As soon as we crashed into the Chemical Plant, you took off somewhere on Hill Top and started frolicking around!"

Muttski rubbed his head in embarassment. "Hehe, sorry".

Fiona walked up to Sonic. "Hey, Sonic. I was wondering if it were okay to join you guys. I don't have a home anymore since my village was destroyed and everyone was captured", Fiona said. Sonic smiled and nodded.

"Sure thing! Welcome to the team!" Sonic exclaimed holding out his hand to which Fiona greatly shook.

"Well, I'm hitting the bed!" Geoffrey said yawning. Sally looked at Sonic.

"Are you okay?" she asked him. Sonic nodded.

"I'm fine. I just need to talk to my parents". Tails and Muttski looked at him.

"About what?" they both asked. Sonic turned away.

"I need answers".

Robotropolis

"I HATE THAT HEDGEHOG!"

Orbot and Cubot looked at Snively, who flinched when he heard that.

"Are you sure you want to go in? He's having his usual tantrums!" Orbot said.

"I-it's important", Snively said. Cubot moved out of the way.

"Well then, feel free!" the yellow bot said. They had finally fixed his voice chip, but with alot of trouble. Orbot also moved out of the way and Snively stared at the big black door with the red Eggman insignia. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door.

"WHAT IS IT, YOU STUPID RUNT?!" Eggman's voice shouted making Snively, Orbot and Cubot jump.

"U-uncle, I got good news", Snivey stammered.

"Oh well that's nice. Go right ahead", Eggman said calmly making everyone collapse back.

"How in the bloody hell did he get so calm?" Snively whispered. Orbot shrugged.

"He's your uncle. You should know".

"Snively, are you going to speak or do I have to come out there?!" Eggman's voice bellowed.

"No no! I'll say it. The prototype has finished building. The production for your master plan has begun", Snively said.

"Good job! Now get lost and let me enjoy this!" Eggman bellowed. Snively didn't need to be told twice and he bolted.

Inside, Eggman sat down, hands on a controller and the screen showing some kind of game. It had a sprite of Sonic getting beaten by a sprite of Eggman in a machine.

"Ohohoho! This Dr. Robotnik Rules video game I made is splendid! I should start selling this!"

Metal Sonic walked up to his master.

"What are you doing master?" Metal asked. Eggman wheeled around.

"Well if it isn't my favorite creation! Come Metal Sonic, let us smash Sonic apart virtually!" Eggman exclaimed. Metal Sonic glared at Eggman in irritation.

"Sir, we should be concentrating on our next plan instead wasting time like this!" Metal Sonic said. Eggman waved him off.

"Bah! Everyone deserves a little break! Besides, what could those Mobians do?"

Metal Sonic shook his head and walked out of the room. This was supposed to be his master. Someone who sat down and made his own game about smashing his worst enemy apart...and eating donuts.

"What's wrong with him?" Orbot whispered to Cubot as Metal walked by. Cubot shrugged.

"DIE DIE DIE!" Eggman's voice made the two jump.

Hedgehog Family Household

Sonic opened the door and walked inside his house. Jules and Muttski were on the couch watching TV while Bernie was in the kitchen doing dishes. Charles was still at the Knothole Castle doing council work. Jules saw Sonic come in and smiled.

"Ah Sonic! Come on in!", Jules exclaimed. Sonic faked a smile and politely shook his head. Muttski looked at him.

"What's wrong dude? You look stressed", Muttski commented. Sonic sarcastically rolled his eyes at the comment.

"Oh Sonic, you're back. Are you hungry? There are some chili dogs in the oven", Bernie said coming out of the kitchen.

"No, actually I have something to ask you", Sonic said. Jules and Bernie looked at each other, then shrugged.

"What is it about son?" Jules asked. Sonic flinched when he heard the word son.

"Well, uh...it's kind of...important", Sonic said scratching his head.

"You can ask us. Go ahead", Bernie said. Swallowing the lump in his throat, Sonic spoke.

"Are you really my parents?"

Bernie and Jules froze. They had NOT expected him to ask this. Muttski frowned immediatly.

"Whoa whoa, back it up here! What did you just ask them?" Muttski exclaimed.

"Muttski calm down", Jules said. Muttski opened his mouth to say something but a look from Jules told him to shut up. Jules then looked at Sonic who was patiently waiting for an answer.

"Son, why do you ask this? Of course where your parents!" Jules said.

"One of Eggman's cronies told me that I'm not", Sonic simply answered. Bernie and Jules' faces both fell in relief.

"Sonic, why are you believing what Eggman and his robots are saying? They're our enemy!" Bernie exclaimed. Sonic shook his head.

"No, this time Eggman wasn't lying. He has a robot. A robot that looks just like me called Metal Sonic. Apparently, he said I was shot off a cliff and ended up on the beach of West Side here", Sonic said. Jules and Bernie completly froze now, unsure of what to say. That last part was true. Sonic had been found on the beach of West Side Island by him and Charles and was brought into care by the family.

"Son...", Jules began.

"Answer me!" Sonic exclaimed suddenly making everyone jump. They were so not expecting this.

"N-no...we're not your real parents", Bernie finally said, tears in her eyes. Sonic froze. His heart appeared to stop moving, but it actually didn't. He didn't know what to say.

"So it's true...", Sonic whispered. He turned around, but Bernie's voice stopped him.

"Where are you going?!" Sonic didn't turn around, but simpy answered:

"To find out the truth". He then walked out and slammed the door behind him. Bernie gasped and started to run after him, but Jules stopped her.

"Wait! Don't go after him", Jules said.

"But we need to make sure he's okay!" Bernie exclaimed. Jules nodded towards Muttski.

"Go gather some of his friends and go after him. Make sure he's okay", Jules said. Muttski nodded and took off. Jules hugged his wife, who was now crying.

"It's going to be okay. Trust me", Jules said. Bernie just continued to sob, unable to control her tears.

Meanwhile Muttski had dashed towards the Prower's house and banged on the door. Rosemary opened the door and was surprised to see Muttski standing there.

"Muttski? What's wrong?" Rosemary asked.

"No time! I need Tails ASAP!" Muttski exclaimed.

"Mom, what's going on?" Tails asked walking behind Rosemary. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw Muttski standing there.

"Muttski? What's going on?" Tails asked. Muttski immediatly grabbed Tails.

"No time! Quick, gather the others! It's an emergency!" Tails gasped and immediatly took out his phone. He dialed up a number and waited for the reciever to pick it up.

"Hello?"

"Sally, get some people over! It's an emergency!" Tails exclaimed.

"On it!" Sally's voice on the other end excaimed. Tails put his phone away and looked at his mom.

"I'll be back in a while Mom!" Tails said. Rosemary nodded. He and Muttski then ran off.

"Where are we going?" Tails asked.

"To the docks! Tell Sally to come there!" Muttski answered. Tails did as he was told and soon, they were about to reach the docks. Sally was waiting there along with Geoffrey, Fiona, Mina, Bunnie and Nicole.

"What's wrong Tails? Why'd you call us here?" Sally asked.

"Yeah mate, what gives?" Geoffrey said yawning.

"I was the one who told him to call you guys. Quick, we have to stop Sonic!" Muttski exclaimed. Everyone looked surprised.

"Sonic? Why stop him?" they asked.

"Stop him from doing something stupid! I'll tell you the story later, right now follow me!" Muttski exclaimed running inside to the entrance of the docks. The others followed him and made their way across.

"Boom!" the thunder sounded in the sky. It was startring to rain hard now. The group stopped running when they saw Sonic pulling a chain from a speedboat off, ready to take off.

"SONIC!" Tails, Sally and Muttski shouted, all three lunging for the hedgehog. Sonic turned around and was surprised to see his friends charging at him. Before he could reply, they had tackled him to the ground, making him let go of the chain.

"What are you doing? You know you can't swim!" Muttski shouted.

"And you know it's dangerous to be using a boat in this weather!" Tails shouted.

"Sonic, what were you thinking?" Sally exclaimed.

Gritting his teeth, Sonic prepared to shove his friends off.

"Get off me!" Sonic screamed shoving Tails and Muttski away. He turned around to start the boat again, but Geoffrey dropkicked him down hard.

"I ain't letting you kill yourself mate!" Geoffrey exclaimed aiming his bow at the hedgehog. Sonic growled and got up.

"FUCK YOU!" he screamed slamming his fist into Geoffrey's stomach, knocking the skunk back. Geoffrey groaned as the punch stung hard.

"Sonic, calm down!" Fiona exclaimed trying to kick him down, but Sonic ducked.

"Leave me alone! I need some answers and I'm going to get them!" Sonic shouted.

"What answers?" Sally asked.

"Stay down!" Mina shouted launching a punch that Sonic easily caught.

"You won't understand! Nobody does!" Sonic exclaimed.

"Sonic, if this is about finding your parents, then you need to chill out!" Muttski shouted. Everyone except Sonic looked at the dog in surprise.

"Whoa, what? What's this about finding his parents? Did something happen to Bernie and Jules?" Mina asked.

"No. Actually...should I tell-"

"Go ahead. It's not like their nosy asses wouldn't find out at some point!", Sonic said crossing his arms. Sally frowned. Why was Sonic so upset? She had never seen him act like this.

"Well, Bernie and Jules aren't his actual parents. And now he wants to be the idiot and find out who his real parents are", Muttski explained. Sally and the others looked at him.

"Sonic, are you stupid? Do you even think sometimes?" Fiona exclaimed.

"I know what I'm doing!" Sonic harshly replied. Sally shook her head.

"You don't even know who they are!" Sonic looked at her.

"I may not know who they are, but I do know where to start looking". He then turned around and faced the open sea.

"I've got to go to South Island". Everyone was in shock after they heard what he said.

"South Island? What do you expect to find there?" Geoffrey said.

"Isn't that where the tragedy took place 6 years ago?" Tails asked.

"Sonic, what are you thinking?" Nicole asked.

"Guys, trust me. I found out that somehow it's all connected there. And I'm going to find out whether you like it or not", Sonic said facing the group. Nobody said anything for a while, but Sally finally spoke.

"Then we'll go to". Sonic smiled at that and nodded.

"Alright then. Let's go!". Tails went over and started the boat and the others got on. With a loud whirr of the motor, the boat took off to its destination.

With the long hidden truth out, Sonic has gone off with some of his friends to find out about his past. But not everything is easy. With Dr. Eggman on one side of trouble, more trouble brews on the mysterious South Island..

TO BE CONTINUED

Author's note: A delay, so sorry about that. And also, a short chapter because there wasn't really anything in this chapter other than the big truth revealed and the little action at the docks.

Anyway, the secret Jules, Bernie and Charles tried to maintain for years is finally out. Sonic has found out they're not his actual parents and that answers lie in South Island. How will the residents of the island react to Sonic's arrival? And what has become of South Island since the great tragedy in 3230? Find out next chapter!

Question of the day: What do you think that special reveal for Sonic's 25th Anniversary will be about? Please leave your answer in your review!

EPIC Out!