Episode 21: Rob O' the Hedge and his Merry Hedgehogs Part 2
In the Hideaway of Deerwood Forest, Rob O' the Hedge and the Mercian Freedom Fighters are walking down the hidden village with Sonic, Eve and the others joining them. After escaping Lord Hood and his goons, they are able to find safety in the secret Hideaway. Learning about more Freedom Fighters amazed, Sonic and the others.
"Wow! Whoever thought we find Freedom Fighters across the sea in Mercia," Sonic says.
"And it's awesome to know that your cousin is the leader of the Freedom Fighters," Sonia says.
"I know, but Rob, how did all this happen?" Amy asks.
"It is a very long time ago. It happened eight years ago. Dr. Robotnik hid his badniks and spies invaded Merica. We tried to stop him, but many of the citizens were captured and roboticized. Some of us were able to escape to Deerwood Forest and made a home here. The Freedom Fighters were formed during the time, and soon I took over," Rob says.
The sparrow says, "I'm Bow Sparrow deputy leader of the Freedom Fighters."
"Thorn the Lop, at your service," The rabbit says.
"Munch the Rat," The rat says.
The quarrel plays his guitar and sings, "And I am Alan Quil. Instrument and singer."
The four hedgehogs and Chao clap at the performance.
"It's very nice to meet you," Eve says.
Just then, a brown color deer with peach color antlers, and green eyes. He is wearing a brown robe with a hood attached to it.
"Friar Buck, it's good to see you. I like to introduce you to my dear cousin, Amy Rose and her friends who are fellow Freedom Fighters. Sonic, Eve, Sonia, Manic, and little Jazz," Rob says.
"Pleased to meet you. And it's a pleasure to meet you your highness," Friar Buck says.
Amy blushes, "You don't need to be formal, just call me Amy. I'm not the only royal ones."
"It's true. My and Sonia come from a royal family too," Manic says.
"But you don't need to treat us like royals, we're fellow Freedom Fighters like you," Sonia says.
"Of course," Briar Buck says.
He then turns to Rob, "Rob, your father would like to see you."
"What is it?" Rob asks.
"He said it's important," Briar Buck says
"Then I mustn't keep him waiting. Amy, you and your friends should come with me to see him and my other," Rob says.
"Of course," Amy says.
Amy and the others walk with Rob to to where his parents are the rightful king and queen of Mercia.
In one of the houses. There is a teal color hedgehog wearing a crown on his head and wearing a red shirt with blue pants. He is King Richard O' Hedge. The hedgehog next to him is Queen Lumina. She has a light green wearing a light blue dress and a tiara on her head. The two are sitting on the couch as they get some work done.
Rob walks into the house, and says, "Mother. Father. I'm home."
Both of the hedgehogs turn to the young one with smiles to hear their son home.
"Rob my boy, it's good to see you back so soon," Richard says.
Lumina gives Rob a hug, "I'm so glad your safe sweetie."
"Don't worry mother, I'm well," Rob says.
"Maybe so, but I'm still your mother," Lumina says.
"Yes. Also, I have brought visitors and they like to meet you," Rob says.
Right on cue, Amy, Sonic, Eve, Jazz, Sonia,and Manic walk into the room much to the Royal Couple's curiosity, especially Amy.
"Mother. Father. These are the Kntohole Freedom Fighters from acorss the sea. Surprisingly, you might be able to recognize one of them," Rob says.
Both of his parents look at the pink hedgehog with curiosity. They come to realize who the girl is.
"Amy? Little Amy Rose?" Richard asks.
Amy nods her head, "Yes. It's me. I know I look older than I should, but I made a wish on a wishing ring and."
Before she can continue, Richard hugs her with a smile, "It's good to see you again. It's been for the longest time."
"I must say, you have grown to a beautiful young lady," Lumina says.
"Thank you. A Wishing Ring made me for years older than I should, and it's in reversible too," Amy says.
Then Amy says, "By the way, these are my friends who have been taken good care of me. Sonic, Eve, Jazz, Sonia and Manic."
"Sonia and Manic? You bothy wouldn't happen to be Princess Aleena's children aren't you?" Lumina asks.
The twins are surprised.
"You know our mother?" Sonia asks.
"Yes. Aleena and I are old friends, and both our families have been allies for generations," Lumina says.
"Father, what is it you need of me?" Rob asks.
"I'm afraid we have a dire situation. We have just received news that Lord Hood will be reviving a shipment of weapons and other supplies. We need to stop that delivery. Also, there was a plane crashed from a different part of Deerwood forest.
Eve speaks, "Actually, we know well about the plane. Me, my brother, cousins, Jazz, and Amy were all in the plane."
"Yeah. Lord Hood had the plane shot down with us inside. We could have been killed," sonia angrily says.
The three royal gasps in shock.
"It's true. He also had us locked in his dungeon and would have been stuck there is Rob hadn't rescued us," Sonic says.
"It's a good thing you all weren't hurt," Lumina says.
Richard angrily says, "That scoundrel. How dare he shot down a plane with the innocent inside!"
"Hey Amy, Lord Hood wanted to see you when we were in the castle. What did he want anyway?" Manic asks.
Amy sadly sighs, "A proposal, but it also seems like a threat."
"What is the matter dear cousin?" Rob asks.
"It was awful. He… he… he wants me to be his queen so he can take your throne, and would have done something awful to my friends if I didn't accept," Amy says.
Everyone becomes stunned to hear what Amy says. Lord Hood wants Amy to marry him, and be his queen so he can take the crown of Mercia.
"He what?!" Sonic exclaims.
"He wants you to marry him?! You can't be serious!" Eve adds in anger.
"I'm serious. He was trying to do something to me with his hood and rings on them. It feels like he was trying to control me," Amy says.
"How awful," Sonia says.
"That creep," Manic says, clutching his fist.
"I agree. That Lord Hood is nothing but bad news," Eve says.
"Chao chao!" Jazz replies.
"That slithering serpent. I refuse to have my own blood being forced to some outrageous proposal!" Richard angrily says.
"Now dear, remember your stress. Also, we still have the children here," Lumina says.
Richard calms down, "I'm sorry, but what Lord Hood has been after my throne for eight years now. Taking the castle, and the village isn't enough for him, but wanting my throne and power. And to force my niece's hand in marriage is unforgivable. To think he was once my royal adviser," Richard says.
"He was?" Sonia asks.
"Yes he was. I was beside myself when he worked for Robotnik behind my back. I've been trying to help keep my people together, but we end up losing more. Now my son is willing to take the fight," Richard says.
"I am proud to do so father," Rob says.
"I know, but I refuse to let Lord Hood have his was as long as I stand," Richard says.
"Well now you got us standing with you," Sonic says.
"Thank you, but where do you dwell from?" Lumina asks.
"He all live in Knothole. At first we used to live in Mobotropolis before Robotnik took over," Sonic says.
"Mobotropolis, so that means you know Princess Sally and King Nigal Acorn?" Lumina asks.
"Yes, we're friends with Sally. Sadly her father is trapped the Void thanks to Eggman," Sonia says.
"That's awful," Lumina says.
"But we're the Knothole Freedom Fighters who are taking the fight. We even destroyed Robuttnik's Doomsday Project that could have destroyed everything," Sonic says.
"Sounds like an ominous feet," Richard says.
"Yes, but we pulled it off," Sonic says.
"True, but it seems that we can help you with your problem. We wish we can say the same for the Tornado," Amy says.
"The Tornado?" Rob asks.
"That's our plane before the cannons and blasters destroyed it," Sonic says.
"Not to worry, we can have your plane fixed and be sure it soars," Rob says.
"Thanks Rob," Amy says.
Lumina says, "Right now, you all must be tired and hungry from your long trip and your unexpected adventure."
"Now that's more like it," Sonic says.
Later in the night, Sonic, Amy, and the others join the citizens of the Hideaway for dinner at the fireplace. There, Rob and Richard explain to everyone about the new shipment of weapons and supplies. Rob also wants to ask them to help with the construction of a new planefor the Kntohole Freeodm Fighters.
"Here is the plane everyone. The next day, we'll cut off the delivery carrier in the woods and sneak inside to gain the weapons and supplies inside." Rob says.
"Sonic and I will take care of the destruction with a few volunteers while the rest of you secretly get the supplies," Eve says.
"Sounds good to me. Kind of wish Sal and the others are here," Sonic says.
"Yeah. We could use the help we can," Manic says.
"What about the others friends we met, like the Chaotix. We can use their help as well. Remember the curve soccer kick that Eve and Mighty pulled off," Amy says.
Eve laughs, "Don't remind me, that armadillo kicked me so hard, I thought I was going to end up on the moon."
"Mighty? Mighty the Armadillo. I haven't seen him in years. Not since he left to look for his sister," Rob says.
"His sister?" Sonic asks.
Alan strums his guitar, "It's a sad story. Mighty used to live in America until the attack Lord Hood's men attacked. The village. Of course, it's one of the sad stories to Mighty's family. First his parents were arrested for thievery and when the attack started, Mighty and his younger sister Matilda were separated from each other. He's been looking for her since."
"Sounds like what happened to Eve? She was separated from her family and has been looking for them since," Amy says.
"Really?" Rob asks.
"It's true. I'm trying to find my mother and brother. I was separated when I was five, and was adopted by Sonic and his family. I lost my memory at the time, but now that I remember, I know that my family is out there somewhere," Eve says.
"I'm sure you will someday," Rob says.
"Thanks," Eve replies.
Rob says, "Now you all must sleep, we have a long day tomorrow."
Hours passed, everyone are sleeping for the night. Eve is the only one not sleeping. She looks out the window to see the sky and the moon. She is think about Mighty and how he has been separated from his family.
"I'm' surprised that Mighty never mention it about his family. Then again, I never told him about mine," Eve says in thought.
Eve sighs, "I better get off to bed. We have an important day tomorrow."
Eve heads off to bed to see can sleep for the night.
The next day in the Deerwood Forest, There is a flying carrier on the path and two guards are escorting it. Just then, Friar Buck along with Sonia stand in front of the carrier. Then the carrier comes to a stop.
"What are you doing here?" The guard asks.
"I like to see what you have in your carrier sir," Buck says.
Rob, Amy, Sonic, and both Freedom Fighters walk out.
"We don't want trouble, we just want what's inside your carrier," Rob says.
Just then, a door opens and Lord Hood comes out with his guards.
"I knew you would try to take the carrier, Rob O' the Hedge," Lord Hood says.
Everyone gasps in shock.
"It's a trick," Eve says.
"Scatter!" Manic screams.
Everyone hurry inside the forest as the guards give chase. The guard split up to find both Freedom Fighters. Two guards look around, but Sonic knocks them out with his spin dash on the stomach. Eve, Rob, and Amy attack five more guards with their weapons.
As they go in the forest, all the guards gather and so does the Freedom Fighters. Soon, they all begin to battle. The Knothole Freedom Fighters and the Mercian Freedom Fighters are fighting the guards. Hiding behind the trees, Lord Hood and two of his guards look to see the first.
Lord Hood looks to see Amy who is battling the guards with her hammer.
"There ssssshe issss," Lord Hood says to himself.
Amy continues to fight off the guards as hard as she can. She moves back towards the bushes and trees close by. Before Amy can attack more, someone covers her mouth and grabs her arm. Then she is forcefully pushes into the bush.
At the same time, Sonic and the others continue to fight off the guards. Sonic and Eve spin dashes the guards. Rob and Bow battle them with his arrows and their bows. Thorn uses her lance to attack. Alan strums the guitar as he kicks, punch, and smacks them with his guitar. Everyone else use their combat skills.
Friar Buck hits one of the guards on the head with a shield.
He says, "I hope you all will find it in your heart to forgive me. I don't believe in violence, but I do have to protect my friends."
As the Freedom Fighters fight and knock the guards down, Friar Buck begin to pick up their weapons for her and his team to use. The Freedom Fighters continue to fight the remaining guards. Soon, the rest of the guards who are knocked out drop their weapons and run away. Everyone begin to cheer happily that the guards are defeated.
After the battle, the group head back to the carrier to see that it's still there, and the guards are not.
"It's a good thing they left this behind. We can take the supplies and weapons inside," Eve says.
Sonic looks inside to see the weapons and supplies full of food, bombs, and other type of weapons.
"It seems that all the weapons and supplies are here," Rob says.
Manic looks around to see someone is missing, "Yo dudes, where did Amy go."
Everyone looks around to see Amy isn't here.
"Amy's gone?" Eve says.
"Wasn't she with us?" Thorn asks.
"Indeed, the young maiden was fighting along with us," Alan says.
Rob realizes, "Oh no, Lord Hood must have captured here."
In a secret carriage flying above the trees, Lord Hood is sitting on a chair across from where Amy is sitting. The poor girl is sitting on the table with her hands cuffed together. She upset to get herself captured and that her friends don't have any idea that she even disappeared. The girl looks down on her knees and see her cuffed wrists.
Lord Hood says with an evil smile, "Well Misssss Rose, it'ssss very nice to see you again."
"Yeah. As your prisoner," Amy mutters.
Lord Hood snickers and places his hand under Amy's chin, and pull it a little so she'll face him.
"Do calm yourself dear Amy, I bear no ill will towards you," Lord Hood says.
"But why? Why are you interested in me? Amy asks.
"Well my dear, I still want you to rule by my side. With you as my queen, I'll be able to gain the throne of Mercia. You will rule by my side and lived in prosperity," Lord Hood says.
"At what cost, you've been putting innocent lives at stake," Amy sternly says.
Lord Hood snickers, "You compassion towards the citizens makes you more perfect. I want you to be my queen."
"In your dreams pal," Amy says.
Lord Hood grabs Amy by her cuffs and places his hand on her back.
"You sure are a stubborn little girl. Not to worry, I have other ways to make you my queen," Lord Hood says.
Before Amy can react, Lord Hood's rings begin to glow and admits rings from it. The rings begin to phase through Amy's head and cause her to become stunned. Soon enough, Amy's eyes begins to glow a yellow color and her half closes. Soon, Amy's face looks very dazed. Then her mouth begins to show a small smile on her face.
"Yes master," Amy says, sounding dazed.
Lord Hood smirks, "That's a good girl."
Amy still looks dazed as her eyes are half closed and her eyes have changed to a pale green color. Now Amy is under Lord Hood's control, and is unable to break out of it. What's worse, Lord Hood is going to make Amy his queen, against her own will.
Back a the Secret Hideaway, the Mercian Freedom Fighters and the Knothole Freedom Fighters are devastated about Amy being captured, especially Rob and his parents. Sonic and the others are upset knowing that their friend has been captured by Lord Hood and is going to be forced into marriage.
Sonic says, "We gotta do something. I'm not going to like it knowing that Amy is going to be forced to rule with that snake."
"Neither are we, but what can we do?" Eve asks.
"Yeah. Lord Hood probably got the palace surrounded by now with his guards, and especially where Amy is being held," Manic says.
"Chao Chao! Chao Chao Chao!" Jazz sadly says.
"Poor Amy, she's probably put under Lord hood's spell by now," Sonia sadly says.
"There's must be something we can do," Lumina says.
"I understand dear, but we need to come up with a plan. Lord Hood must have known that we would try to steal the weapons and supplies. If we don't come up with a new plan, he'll be able to capture the rest of us," Richard says.
"Hmm, we'll turn the tables on him," Rob says.
Everyone look at Rob with confused looks on their faces.
"What do you mean?" Sonic asks.
"I will have to fight for Amy's Freedom, but it's a code of the Knights of Merica," Rob says.
"The what now?" Eve asks.
Rob says, "You'll all have to wait and see."
"Rob, are you sure? The Code of the Knights of Mercia is a very serious matter. You'll end up getting yourself hurt," Lumina says.
"It is the only way to rescue dear Amy from the scoundrel," Rob says.
"And we'll be there to help you," Sonic says.
Bow says, "And the citizens told me that they're almost done with your plane. Once you rescue Amy, you all need to depart back to Kntohole as soon as possible."
"Are you sure?" Sonia asks.
"It is the only way. You all have your own fight to deal with this Dr. Eggman character," Rob says.
Back in the castle throne room, Lord Hood is sitting on the throne with Amy still in a dazz.
One of the guards walks towards him, and says, "A message from Rob O' the Hedge!"
"Hmm, fine. Read it," Lord Hood says.
The guard opens it, and says, "I have challenge you to a Knightly duel. If I win, you must release Amy Rose."
"Ssssso, that little hedgehog, think he can defeat him. Not to worry, I know just the knight who will destroy Rob and his Freedom Fighters," Lord Hood says with a smirk.
Sometime later, Rob O' the hedge has showed at the courtyard of the castle. With him are, Sonic, Eve, Bow, and Thorn. Many of the guards surround the area so there won't be any sneak attack. Sonic and Eve look to see Amy is sittin on a chair next to Lord Hood with a dazed expression on her face.
"Alright villain, will you be fighting me?" Rob asks.
"I won't be fighting you, but my sheriff will," Lord Hood says.
"His what now?" Eve asks.
"The High Sheriff is the second hand of Lord Hood. He a roboticized Coyote," Rob says.
The doors open, and the Robian comes out. The Robian looks like a Coyote. He is wearing a blue red and color uniform. He is also holding a sword.
Sonic realizes who this guy is, "Hold the phone, that's Antoine's dad."
"His dad? But his dad disappeared a long time ago after a mission. Meanwhile, Antoine and his mom thought he was gone," Eve says.
"Eggman must have gotten to him," Sonic says.
"What do you mean?" Thorn asks.
"Long story short, that Sheriff is the father of our friend. He mysteriously disappeared before the attack on Mobotropolis. Sadly, years later, Antoine's mother past away due to an illness," Eve says.
Sonic whispers, "Rob, see if you can fight him long enough for me to put a Power Ring on him."
"If you say so," Rob says.
The High Sheriff draws out the sword. Rob does the same. Soon enough, the two charge at each other and begin to collide their swords to each other. The two clashed their swords, and dodging each others' strike. Sonic Eve and the others are forced to watch from the sidelines.
Sonic whispers, "We need to get Amy away from that snake and get the Power Ring on Antoine's dad's head."
"I'll get Amy, and you can deal with the Sheriff of Mercia," Eve says.
Thorn says, "I'll go with you to get Amy."
"And I'll do what I do best. After putting the Power Ring on Antoine's dad and he regain his free will, that's when you two will strike," Sonic says, bringing out a Power Ring from his bag.
Sonic then puts it in his bag and secretly sneak to where Rob and Antoine's father are sword fighting. Eve and Amy begin to sneak to a stand where Lord Hood and Amy are. Eve and Thorn quietly peek their heads to see the snake and Amy.
"Alright, now we wait for Sonic to get the Power Ring on Mr. Armand," Eve says.
The girls watch as Rob and Antoine's dad continue as Sonic secretly sneaks to the battle field. Rob looks to see Sonic with a Power Ring. Rob then begin to jumps over him, and Antoine's dad tries to swing his sword at him. Sonic looks to see Antoine's dad is just about close to him as he hide behind the box.
When Antoine's dad is close, Sonic then places the Power Ring on his head. Suddenly, Antoine's dad comes to a standstill and the Power Ring glows for a little. Rob stops fighting as Sonic comes out of it. Lord Hood becomes confused to the event that is happening.
"Sonic, what thou is going on?" Rob asks.
"You'll see," Sonic says.
Antoine dad soon begins to move, and becomes confused. He looks around his unfamiliar surroundings.
"What? Where am I? How did I get here?" The Robian Coyote asks.
"Mr. D' Coolette, sir. It's me Sonic Hedgehog," Sonic says, walking to him.
The Robian Coyote looks at Sonic carefully, and quickly recognize him, "Young Sonic Hedgehog, aren't you the son of Jules Hedgehog and a friend of my son."
"You got it," Sonic says.
Lord Hood becomes angry seeing what is happening, "What is happening."
"This you slithering snake," Thorn says. Then punches him in the face.
Eve then grabs hold of Amy and quickly runs off with Thorn close behind. Eve and Thorn join with the others.
"Mr. Armand, are you okay?" Eve asks.
"I think so. My memory is a bit of a blur," Armand says.
"That's okay, we'll explain everything, but right now we need to get out of here," Sonic says.
"That's what you think," A familiar voice says.
Everyone turn their heads to see Lord Hood and his guards surrounding them.
"You are not going to to anyware," Lord hood says.
"That's what you think you villain," Rob says.
"That's right. We're going to beat you and your cyborg guards," Thorn says.
"Oh really, you and what army?" Lord Hood remarks.
Suddenly, someone kicks Lord Hood behind his head, follows by a familiar voice, "This army."
The one reveals to be Sonia.
"Sonia," Eve happily says.
Just then, the Mercian Freedom Fighters, along with Manic join in with the fight., even King Richard O' Hedge join them.
"King Richard, good to see you again. For what do I owe the pleasure of your presence," Lord Hood remarks.
"I believe that it's my turn to join in the battle with my fellow Freedom Fighters and my son. I will help defeat you and protect the remaining citizens of my people," Richard says.
"Big words for a hedgehog," Lord Hood says.
The shouts, "Guard take them!"
The guards then begin to charge.
Rob shouts, "Freedom Fighters, attack!"
Each group of the fighters charge at the enemy. Soon, they all begin to fight off the guards. Eve brings out her sword and help fight as well, while protecting Amy from harm.
Sonic and Rob jump in front of Lord Hood and punch him in the face. Antoine's father, Armand also join in fighting with the Freedom Fighters. The fighters continue to fight until everyone are practically knocked out.
Sonic says, "Come one everyone, let's blow this joint."
Bow lowers the drawbridge and the door, and soon everyone are running from the castle to to the Deerwood Forest. After escaping from the castle, the Tornado 2.0 has been built and everyone are saying their goodbyes. Amy regains her consciousness and hugs her Aunt, Uncle and cousin, Rob.
"I'll miss you, all so much. I just wish our visit would have been more pleasant," Amy says.
"Don't worry dear cousin, I promise that things will be better when you return. I hope I'll come visit you all in Knothole very soon," Rob says.
"That's great," Amy says.
Eve says, "I can't wait to see the look on Antoine's face to see who we have."
"I know. He is going to love it," Sonic says.
"I do hope Antoine will be happy to see me. After all these years," Armand says.
"I'm sure he'll be happy to see you dude," Manic says.
At the wheel of the plane, Sonia says, "Alright everyone, the plane is ready to go. Let's head back to Knothole."
"Sounds good to me," Sonic says.
"Amy waves goodbye, "By Rob, I'll see you again soon."
"Far the well dear cousin," Rob says.
After getting on the plane, Sonia flies it in the air through a secret highway under the ground, and flies out a secret section on the cliff. Soon, the plane is in the air and is heading back to Knothole.
After returning to Knothole, Antoine and his father are happy to be reunited with each other, even though he's a Robian now.
"Antoine, you sure have grown a lot," Armand says.
"Oui, it has. I am so happy to see you again," Antoine says.
"So are we, it's been a long time," Sally says.
"I am glad to have come back princess, I only wish your father and my wife were still here," Armand says.
"Don't worry father, we're actually have an idea how to do it, but it's kept secret," Antoine says.
Sonic says, "I hope you don't mind that it will take a while longer for you to become yourself again."
"Not to worry, I think I can wait a little long. Being with you all and my son will is enough to make me happy," Armand say.
"We're glad that you will be staying with us," Bunnie says.
"As do I Bunnie," Armand says.
Then hugs Antoine, "And to be back with my son."
Antoine smiles and hugs his father and glad that he is able to stay with him now. Sonic and the others are happy to see Antoine and his father back together.