Faythful Knells - Phantasy of Archangelus Musings

by Jun Yabriel

Another collection of drabbles, in honor of Int'l Fanworks Day 2015! Expanded view on the events in Sonic the Hedgehog: Phantasy of Archangelus, told from the perspectives of Sonic, Shadow, Silver, and other characters. Features the "Good" Alt. ED to the Last Story. A collection of 100-word ficlets. :Mephiblis/Solaris, Sonyuna, Silvenne (OC): "Grant them peace, My Triune."

36. Crying in the Garden of Pain

Musings Thirty-Six

Imperfect Illumine: Crying in the Garden of Pain

Mephiles' tears have soaked this garden full. Before turning into the heartless monstrosity I've come to know, Mephiles was really a benevolent, gracious Summoner from a thousand years ago. He tells me that he misses that era.

Of progress. Of peace. Of stability, not a speck of worldly worry.

He was especially fond of one Summoner—a strong-bodied Kilika native—whom he'd met more than once during his pilgrimage.

Mephiles tells me, heavy-hearted and sobbing, "My anxieties weaken when he's with me. My worries flee, and my heart warms. But now…"

He doesn't finish. He can't. Lotuses catch his teardrops.