Rise
Sonic's P.O.V.
I was prone to negative emotions. I was confused of what is right and what is wrong. Funny. Here I am thought of being the hero who vanquish all of the evils in the world. I was drowning in a sea of overwhelming darkness created by my emotions. After what seems like forever;drowning in darkness, I have gained the resolve I need to break through this never ending nightmare inside of my mind. My cobalt blue fur that once tainted with darkness shattered into million pieces, vanishing into majestic silvery fur. I felt..in balance. Both darkness and light at my command. Like I could do anything. Absolutely anything.. Any way I want it to be. No one has a say to what I want to do. My decision and consequence is mine alone.
A beacon of mesmerizing silvery lights shot out with me engulfed in it. Mayhem was thrown across the room when I released him from my grip. The wind is blowing wildly, daring anyone not to go near it.
I opened my shiny emerald green eyes after so long drenched in darkness, burning with determination and overflowing confidence to end this. The light show started to die down as the winds through my quills turned into a calm breeze. My family and friends was in awe.
As quickly as the transformation ended, my face was painted with my renowned smile.
"Hey, I'm back.." My tone held cockiness in them as I held high a big thumbs up.
As a response, they smiled in relieve, knowing I am fully myself at the moment.. probably. While he...is not so happy with this new form.
Third Person P.O.V.
A maniacal yet tired laughter came from the dark demon. "So...you've break through your own darkness eh? On top of that, you gained a newfound power and form? Wow...that old man didn't lie when he said you are special." he smirked with malice, lying on the ground, seemingly tired out from the fight he had with Dark earlier. "You're a bunch of surprises no doubt of that. There's also no doubt you might be 'the' potential threat than Eggman over there to this rotten world."
Sonic walked to him, step by step the environment felt soothing and yet..it felt as if a higher being; a deity's presence in this room. It makes their skin crawl, even Shadow the Ultimate lifeform is getting the chills down his spine.
With Mayhem under him, a few step from his feet, Sonic said while lightly tapping his foot in annoyance, " Who are you even talking about, demon?"
Mayhem looked over and laughed it off. "You'll know soon enough..Plus..this is just a beginning. My real fight with you was far from over. I'm preparing you for him."
Sonic gritted his teeth. "Don't mess with me. I want answers!" his fist suddenly tainted with darkness.
Since Sonic got into this form, he is even more exposed to light and darkness than before. Each sides could influenced him for right or wrong depends on his emotions.
Mayhem got back on his feet and dusted himself off. "Well...it wouldn't hurt to test it out!" He suddenly vanished as Sonic looked around frantically for the dark demon but to no avail. There's no sign of him anywhere...except this maniacal laughter echoed, hauntingly.
"Mayhem, show yourself, you coward!" maniacal laughter as an answer, Sonic's patience is wearing thin.
If you look carefully, there is slight taint of darkness in his silvery fur. Sure he is in command of both light and darkness he held within, but he still new to this kind of thing. His control might go slightly out of control. Since this form helps him be more confront and honest with his emotions. That being said, he is completely vulnerable to the dark side of his power if he ever loses control of it.
Still no sign of Mayhem...expect for his malicious laughter. "Oohhhh~~ my goodness~~ you are so fun to toy with..I'll be careful if I were you.. wouldn't want to get back drowned in darkness so soon now would you?" If Mayhem was in sight, there would be a cheshire grin painted on his face that soon would be Sonic's punching bag. He's really starting to tick him of. And Sonic didn't like it at all. He hated being angry, all emo like he did lately. It...scares him.
Sonic looked away sharply, gritting his teeth and clenching his fists tightly. Although listening to vilians especially the dark demon in front of him is wrong, there is some truth in it though. Not all.. but some. Bad peoples are 'sometimes' stating facts which could lead to a good thing or a bad thing to mock their threat most of a time.
"Now then, show me what you really capable of!" Mayhem laughed maniacally as an unknown forces moved so fast even eyes couldn't see it properly. He lunged at Sonic with a strange dark crystalized sword and dark aura were surrounding it.
Just in the nick of time of noticing the crystalized blade about to pierce him, he moved out of the way and quickly counter back. With no time of casting any spells, he gave him a power kick to the stomach.
Unfortunately, it didn't hit him in time, given that simple physical attack like this won't work on him. But, if he isn't the dark gaia with the reflexes he have earlier, things might get worse.
And of course, the dark demon won't let go a moment to toy with the blue blur. "Hmm? Where's your new technique, hedgehog? Are planning you on holding back…," Mayhem trailed off as his eyes traveled to Sonic's family and friends. Then, a malicious smirk formed in his face. "..or...Would you rather see the consequences of your silly decision?" Mayhem said mockingly.
Although he felt the fear for his loved ones built up within him, he won't falter by this demon's pessimistic talk. And there it is, the mask is being put up again. He grinned cockily. "I won't be making any life-threatening decision. We can take you down. Right guys?" They nodded in agreement and smiled confidently.
He laughed at his threateningly pathetic threat. "Well, then. Good luck. You'll need it." he bowed mockingly still with a smirk full of malice as he about to teleport somewhere to the unknown, close enough to observe them, he quickly inserted, "And yeah. Try not to lose your control hero. Would have ruined my fight with this so called 'Ultimate' form of yours." And he's gone.
We all know Villains cheated all the time. In this case, it's the same story. Why? Out of nowhere, an army of robots has swarmed in. Sonic and company startled by this turn of events. Did Eggman sided with this twisted demon? Well, he could have but it's just not like him, cooperate with another villain because Eggy is a madman works for himself only for world domination. Although it would makes sense if the madman worked with Mayhem to get rid not only one thorn but all if them that has been prevented him from world domination. But, Is Eggman really?
Sonic observed the robots before started to think of any pessimistic thoughts. Oddly enough, a dark energy seemingly surrounded them. Probably enhancing their capability. And, this could only mean one thing.
"That bastard. He used all of this robots to probably wear us out. Then, came out of the blue to claim victory, towering us like a psycho he is." Sonic said, rather annoyed with the puppetmaster gone but still with strings attached in the backstage.
They exchanged worried glances after hear what Sonic said. They worried he might go dark again even after achieving this unknown form and that is not even a good news.
"I would be careful with what I would talk next if I were you, Sonic. You wouldn't want to go dark and went on a rampage again, are you?" Jules reminded him.
Sonic looked away in shame. "I know...but it's just frustrating. Why? Why me? I am just not sure of what to do. Even though I achieved this form for accepting myself for who I am, I just don't know what to do." His eyes closed shut as he gritted his teeth in pain. "They said I will figure it out. But I just...don't know.. They said it over and over. I am so sick of it! I am not the hero I thought I am." 'they' means he is referring to Chaos, Dark and Super.
The girls broke into tears, feeling helpless to ease his pain while the boys looked him in sorrow, brows furrowed.
Tails, Sonic's brother in all but blood, was saddened not only by the fact of being no use to help Sonic even though he has always helped and protected him ever since they met. Now, is the time to payback all of his good deeds.
"No!" Tails blurted out loud as he shook his head profusely, denying this uncool part of him "This is not right, Sonic! And you know it. I know it for a fact not all of your smiles are just a farce. You always have been my hero.. and I've always envy of you. But! That doesn't mean you have to mope all day long right now. Although we are clueless of what to do, we'll always figure it out in the end! Please, Sonic.." Two tailed fox plead as tears rolled down his puffy red cheeks."I know it's hard figure it all alone. That's just means 'we' all have to figure it out together."
"Together." Tails repeated.
They all are in awe. Sonic blinked his eyes in disbelief as a warm smile slowly formed on his face. And then, he make his way to Tails.
Sonic gave him a pat on his back and ruffles his hair. "About time I see the day of my bro become a hero. Today, you are my hero." He smiled warmly. "But of course, thank you. I need it really. I know I'm being pathetic and stupid most of a time. Sorry." he said sheepishly.
"Together." Sonic added with a warm smile on his face.
'I hope I could do something right now. Really. I don't know what to do,Tails.. hoping what I do next is the right thing, I guess.. Ooh my life..' Sonic mentally thought to himself. How he hoped that the word 'help' could just blurted out of his mouth. But that isn't going to happen anytime soon.
"Yeah, well. I'm glad I was able to lift up your spirit." Tails smiled in response. But as quick as it came, his expression hardened. " But, we still got a task at hand I'm afraid." He looked over at the robots army.
Sonic scowled at the sight of robots completely surrounded them. The scowl quickly turned into a confident grin since there's no use of crying over the spilt milk and started blaming himself again. "Playtime's over. Let's show these scrap metal heaps what we capable of." He cracked his knuckles.
They looked at him and smiled in agreement. It's nice to see the blue blur fully back to himself...sort of. Then, robots lunged at them with full force. There is three types of robots here. Knight, bomber and gunner. On top of that, they used enhanced tools. Which means it's going to be a lot harder than the usual. A simple spin dash won't do the trick anymore. Yeah, well...Mayhem has pretty much a limitless source of energy. But, where? How much is there?
Shadow, being self-proclaimed 'the ultimate lifeform' he is, he threw a bunch of chaos spears. Fortunately it did the trick but… there's more coming in! The more came in the more chances of getting out of here very slim. Because the more energy they used, the more vulnerable they become. It's only the matter of time before they fall.
The duo brothers, Circe and Jules' fighting style awfully simila
r to Sonic's and Shadow's Aleena used alchemy. Tails is with his inventions. Amy is with her piko-piko hammer. Knuckles is with his...well..knuckles enhanced with chaos energy. Rouge is with her kicks from airborne. Just a name of few.
"Ugh...this isn't working at all!" Sonic said in distress while dodging and fighting the knight's robots. "They just kept on coming! Like seriously...how many does he have??!"
"Tell me about it." Shadow answered as he's firing chaos spears.
Something then clicked on Circe's mind.
"Sonic!" The ebony king called without looking at him since he is in a fight at this moment.
"Yes?" Sonic answered back, dodging and spin dash his enemies.
"You have to figure something out. You are the only one who can." He said loud and clear.
Sonic frowned. "What do you mean? Why only I?", pretended to be clueless. "Plus you said we are doing this together!" he said in denial.
"You know what I mean, son. You have the power. Unlimited on top of that. You have proven it a bunch of times like the form you are in now. You just have to figure how to unleash its power freely, without it controlling you."
The heavenly godlike hedgehog frowned deeply. "What...am I supposed to do, dad..?"
Circe smiled as he dodging the robots. "It is time to make good use of it. Time of an essence, son. Hurry."
"But-" before he could deny it anymore. Circe said, "Don't worry about us. We'll stall time you for you to figure something out. You can do it, Sonic my boy."
"I believe in you."Circe murmured under his breath.
Sonic stopped for a second, robots are coming towards him like a zombie apocalypse happening as time seems to stop for him for a moment. Luckily for him his friends are there for him. Shadow used his speed and activated his chaos blast to wipe out the enemy who quickly surrounding the hero. Somehow, their main priority is Sonic.
The ebony one nudged Sonic in the elbow, bringing him back to reality as Sonic looked at him in confusion.
"You are way too open, faker. Get a move on already!" Shadow said as he went back in the battlefield, leaving Sonic speechless.
Mom, Dad, Shadow... his friends...are preventing the robots from coming even an inch closer to Sonic. Sonic was dumbstruck. He didn't know what to do after all.
Sonic sighed deeply and started meditated, finding a solution. Finding, what this form, this power, truly meant for. How he wished he had the answer by now. That is when an angelic yet mysterious voice rang in his ears.
"This power meant to bring balance and peace, my young one." Sonic looked around for the voice.
"How am I even supposed to bring this balance and peace, Chaos?" Sonic murmured lowly in his mind.
"Sonic, you knew the answer. You just have to call upon its power." it answered.
Sonic shook his head profusely. "Easier said than done. How, sherlock?"
It didn't immediately answer his question. It said, "Let me tell you a story, child."
"In the past lives, controller also known as the chosen one, is given the opportunity to gain more power, knowledge, intelligence and a lot more. This form you have unlocked is known as the Twilight form, representing both light and dark together as one. Many failed because of unable to control their spiritual side.Their conscious was consumed, eaten away from reality. Simply said, their thoughts, minds and emotions. There is only one succeed. Your father, former controller. Well.. almost succeed. Something happened in the past."
"What? What happened??"
It paused. "A story for another time. You can ask your father about it. Now, you need to let your emotion go freely. Joy, anger, sadness, hope, all of that."
Sonic sighed. "Okay."
Unconsciously, in the real world, Sonic said with pearly yet smokey particles are forming around him. "I, Sonic the Hedgehog, the second prince of mobius, second son of King Circe of Mobius, little brother to Crown Prince Shadow shall bring peace and balance to good and bad. There will be no more bloodshed. Just a better place for all mobians alike, treated as equals. Heed my prayers and wishes! Twilight!" Sonic claimed as mystical energy shot out, blinding the dark of the night.
Mysteriously, a voice rang in Sonic's mind. "About time. Sheesh..~ That wasn't so hard was it?" he chuckled. "You can rest assured now, Sonic. You did it."
The energy spread in form of tsunami of spears, pierce through the robots and exploded right away.
Sonic's company being engulfed in the twilight energy didn't bring consequences on them luckily. Instead, it healed all of their wounds big or small and replenish their energy.
In the shadows not far from Sonic and company, a mysterious figure smirked with malice.
"Your destiny is far from over my young princes. Master would be very pleased. Have a wonderful time before the end. The end with bloodshed and despair! Hahahahahahahaha~~" Malicious laughter echoed as he teleported away.
A/n:
Oh my goooooossssshhhhhhh...i'm the worst..hopefully next update soon maybe?XD I am trying so hard with this chapter given that I did not have that many vocabulary.. ;D I couldn't get in touch with Hawk in DA. Hope she's doing okay. Oof...I was never good with fight scene or any dramatic scene but I'll try my best. I will release new story soon. I just need to edit and tinker it a little bit. Probably a lot. XD I don't need to bable about what happened the times I have been away. Just glad I am back here again. Have a wonderful day! RISE UP IN THIS WORLD~~!! -tate no yuusha. Thanks to this anime I rise up again, confronting with all of you again with a smile on my face. Tata~