Episode 17: Deadly Homecoming
In an unknown location, a green Chaos Emerald is held in a brown furred hand.
A deep male voice says, "At last! I've searched long and hard for you, Dimitri-"
The Chaos Emerald shows the depths of space outside of Mobius's orbit, there is a large piece of a spaceship inside. Lay dormant is Dimitri who is now Enerjak, and has remained there since Knuckles and Eve have fought him and have him launched into space.
The deep voice says, "And now it's time for you to return home!"
Suddenly, a green aura begins to surround him.
"That's it! You feel my call, now let my energies channel through you… proving the beacon to guide you back… back to where it all started" The being calls out.
The green aura surrounding Enerjak's body launches him out of the spaceship and is making a dive back to Mobius.
The voice adds, "So that we may both achieve our greatest desires!"
The green energy surrounding Dimitri continues to carry him down fast as a meteorite.
Somewhere down in the desert, there are multiple large tents that are pitched up and have machines, hovercrafts, and tanks around, along with robots. Not far from the site, the Dark Legion are standing in front of a statue of an Echidna that has the sign, 'Dimitri' down on the base.
Kragok stands in front as he announces, "And with this statue in the image of The Great Dimitri to inspire us. We rededicate ourselves to the holy task of restoring echidna society to it's natural…"
But suddenly, a green energy flies down and crashes into the statute leaving the Dark Legion in shock. Kragok is almost thrown back from the blast. Coming out of the cloud and debris is the powerful, Enerjak.
Enerjak announces, "Once again! Enerjak strides the Floating Island! Where is the Infidel who…"
However, something catches his attention. He sees a stone head that hasn't been completely shattered. He picks up the statue head as he places his other hand under his chin.
He says, "The face of long ago! Still… an acceptable likeness! I should very much like to meet the one responsible!"
Stunned Kragok asks, "You… you knew the Great Dimitri?!"
Enerjak turns to face the cloaked echidna, "Knew him?! Remove my faceplate…"
Kragok reaches his claw out Enejack's faceplate.
"And gaze upon him who you profess to honor!" Enerjak adds.
Kragok grabs hold of the mask and slowly removes. Kragok becomes shocked to see Enerjack's true face.
"Great Dimitri! It is you!" Kragok says, shocked.
"Indeed I am," The being Enerjak, known as Dimitri says. The he takes the faceplate back and places it back on his face.
Kragok asks, "How may we serve you?"
"You are my army now and there is a world for us to conquer! Let us begin by striking first at those who would deny us!" Dimitri announces.
All the Legion cheer for Dimitri as he is planning to lead them to conquest. As well as his revenge against those who stand in his way.
Meanwhile in New Mobotropolis, Eve along with her little siblings, Ichigo and Dimitri, along with Shun and Jazz are in the living room having a relaxing day. The babies are sleeping in the playpen while Eve is readying a book with Jazz sleeping on her head.
Eve sighs, "It sure is a relaxing day."
She then turns to the babies who are sleeping. She then looks up to see Jazz sleeping on her head. Eve giggles with a smile. She then places the book on the chair and picks up the Chao to place in her arm.
"Hello Eve, how are you all doing?" A voice says.
Eve turns her head to see her father, Cloud-Ra walking over.
"Hey dad, how was work?" Eve asks.
"Work is very tiring. Of course, your mother has been working in the hospital for some time right now," Cloud-Ra says.
"I guess everyone is busy. Bunnie, Antoine, Sally, and Rotor are busy with Nicole to get Freedom HQ redesigned. Sonic, Sonia, Amy, and Manic are out on a mission in Station Square. Cream is spending time with her mom, Cheese, and Emerl," Eve says.
"And as for you, you're busy with the little ones," Cloud-Ra says with laughter.
"I guess you're right. I was thinking about going to Angel Island to visit Knuckles and the others. I could use a little break and I can show you and little ones the island," Eve says.
"I think that sounds like a nice idea. Your mother should be home soon, we can head there when she returns," Cloud-Ra says.
"That will be great," Eve says with a smile.
"What will be great?" A female's voice says.
Cloud-Ra and Eve turns to see Obsidian walking through the door and closes the door. Obsidian walks to the living room and sits on the couch.
"Hi mom, how was work?" Eve asks with a smile.
"Work has been fine, but exhausting at the same time," Obsidian says.
Then asks, "Now, what's this about a trip?"
"We're thinking about going to Angel Island for some fun. It will be nice for us to have some time to ourselves. And we can visit Knuckles and the others," Eve says.
Obsidian nods her head, "That's a good idea. We can have some time to ourselves on a Floating Island."
"Question is, where is the Island now? If I remember, the Island doesn't stay in one place," Cloud-Ra says.
"That won't be a problem. I can use my Master Emerald Sword to help guide us. It will know if we're close to the Master Emerald," Eve says.
"I guess we could use a place to relax," Obsidian says.
"Yes. Now that we're all finish, we should head to the Island before it gets too far," Cloud-Ra says.
Just then, the babies begin to walk up and let out yawns. They turn to see the grown hedgehog. Little Dimitri and Ichigo reach their hands out to their mother.
Obsidian giggles, "Looks like the twins are up."
"And so is Shun," Eve says.
The two women walk to the playpen to see the infants reaching out for them. Obsidian picks up the Echidna twins and Eve picks up the baby spider. She then walks to the couch and picks up Jazz the Chao.
"Come on children, let's start packing our things for the trip," Obsidian says.
"Yes mom," Eve replies.
Eve follows her parents up the stairs to get things ready to head to Angel Island.
Meanwhile, in a secret lab known as the Brotherhood HQ, Archimedes and his grandfather are having a discussion.
"It's good to see you again, grandfather! I came as soon as you called," Archimedes says.
"It may already be too late, Archimedes!" The grandfather says.
"What may be too late?" Archimedes asks.
"I bring word from Haven that something very dire is in the air," The grandfather says.
"What do you mean?" Archimedes asks.
"You have to work Knuckles and his friends, and you must get word to Eve the Hedgehog…" The grandfather says.
Suddenly, a strange crackling sound suddenly appears around the room.
"What Is! That sound!" The grandfather says, concern.
"Warn Knuckles and Eve?" Of what Grandfather?" Archimedes asks.
Suddenly, they both hear maniacal laughter. They both turn their heads in shock to see some chaos energy in the shape of Enerjak's head appear in the room.
"Surely you haven't forgotten me, Enerjak. Once and future master of all he surveys! There won't be any cute disappearing act on your part this time," Enerjak says.
Archimedes and his grandfather know that they need to get away from the powerful being.
Enerjak continues, "As I've suspended you in motion before you can even complete a thought!"
Just then, Archimedes and his grandfather are paralyzed by Enerjack's power as he clutches his fist. Then begins to trap them in some chaotic energy cocoons.
"You fire-ants have been nothing but a thorn in my side ever since I can remember! Therefore, I think it's time I return the favor. And this…" Enerjak says.
He then disappears into thin air, taking the two fire ants as he says, "This is only the beginning!"
Then his maniacal laughter echoes around the area.
On Angel Island, Knuckles is standing next to the Master Emerald. He is deep in thought about something going on, mostly with his friends.
Knuckles thinks, "Where are they? Mighty and the others should have been here a while ago. Something doesn't seem right."
Just then, Julie-Su walks over and asks, "Mind if I join you?"
"Yeah. Sure," Knuckles says.
Julie-Su stands next to Knuckles, "What's up?"
"Have you seen Mighty and the others?" Knuckles asks.
"No. I haven't," Julie-Su says.
"I can't help, but feel that something's off," Knuckles says.
"What do you mean?" Julie-Su asks.
"I don't know. It's more of a feeling. I can't help but feel that something bad is going to happen soon," Knuckles says.
"Hmm. That is strange. However, that doesn't explain about our missing friends," Julie-Su says.
"You're right. We should go find them," Knuckles says.
Suddenly, someone calls out, "Hey Knuckles!"
Knuckles and Julie-Su turn their heads and to their surprise is that Eve and most of her family are walking towards the alter with smile.
"Eve? What is she doing here?" Knuckles asks.
Sometime later, the two groups explains what has happened and what they're planning on doing.
Eve asks, surprised, "What do you mean the others aren't here?"
"I don't know. I haven't seem them for a while. I'm planning on finding them," Knuckles says.
"I see. You want some help searching?" Eve asks.
"Oh no. I think we can find them. I have someone who can help. You should relax and spend time with your family. That's pretty much the reason you came here," Knuckles says.
"Are you sure?" Eve asks.
"We're sure," Julie-Su says.
She walks to see the young twins in Obsidians arms, "And these must be the Echidna twins."
"Yep. They're my new brother and sister. Ichigo and Dimitri," Eve says.
"Uh Dimitri?" Knuckles says, confused.
"Yeah. That's dad's choice," Eve says.
Then whispers to Knuckles, "He said that it's suitable for him, especially since he resembles you know who in his family bloodline."
Knuckles nods his head.
Then Julie-Su says, "Either way, you guys just relax and stay here while we go search the others."
"Okay," Eve says.
Not long, Knuckles head off to see if there's anyone who can help. They walk down a path full of trees and bushes.
Julie-Su looks around, "Where are we going? This doesn't look familiar to me at all."
"This part of the Lava Reef Zone rarely gets visitors, which is how the natives around here prefer it," Knuckles says.
"Natives?" Julie-Su says, confused.
"Yes. The only ones who really enjoy this type of environment. Of course, finding therm is the real trick," Knuckles says, searching through the bushes.
'"Finding what? I don't see anything," Julie-Su replies.
"That's because you're not looking in the right spot," Knuckles says.
He then opens one of the bushes to find a fire ant. This one is wearing a green shirt.
The fire ant surprisingly says, "Knuckles! This is a surprise! What can I do for you?"
"I'm looking for Archimedes! Any clue where to find him? Also, none of my friends are showing up either," Knuckles says.
"Unfortunately, no. If anything, the powers that be are rather worried that they haven't heard from either him or Doe Valente in some time," The fire ant says.
"Not at all?" Knuckles asks.
"Not a word," The fire ant says.
"That doesn't sound good," Knuckles says.
"No kidding. You're talking major understatement here," The fire ant says.
Julie-Su asks, "Is it the Dark Legion?"
"The way everyone is acting, it's even bigger than that," The fire ant says.
"Bigger?" Knuckles says confused.
Knuckles thinks, and says, "The one ones I can think of more powerful than the Legion are a long way from here!"
"Watch your back then, lad. There's nothing more dangerous than an enemy with a surprise advantage," The fire ant says.
"I hear that. I'll see you later," Knuckles says.
Knuckles and Julie-Su leave the scene.
"What do you think?" Julie-Su asks.
"I'm not sure. I'm starting to get a bad feeling about this. Also, Eve and her family might have picked a bad time to come to the island. We better go to find the others before anything else happens," Knuckles says.
Sometime later, Knuckles and Julie-Su are in the forest part of the island. They appear to be searching for something, and for their case, someone. Luckily, they are able to find the Chaotix Detective Agency. They search inside.
"They're not here," Knuckles says.
"Not even Saffron," Julie-Su adds.
"We checked, Vector and Espio's home and no one is here either," Knuckles says.
"There's still another place for us to look," Knuckles says.
Meanwhile, Eve and her family are having a picnic. Well, they're feeding the babies first. Eve has Shun, Cloud-Ra is holding Dimitri, and Obsidian is holding Ichigo. Each of them are feeding them with a bottle. Jazz is eating a donut and is pretty happy to have one.
Obsidian sighs happily and says, "You're right Eve. Coming here is a good idea. The island is so peaceful."
"Well, it's not always peaceful. We have dealt with the Dark Legion, crazy gangs, and even Dr. Eggman a few times," Eve says.
"I'm glad we can have the time to be together," Cloud-Ra says.
"That's true, but I wish Shadow is with us. Then we can have a full family time," Eve says.
"I know, but your brother is unable to come because of his work at G.U.N," Cloud-Ra says.
"I know. I still wish he could have come," Eve says.
"I'm sure Shadow will have another time off soon. In the meantime, it seems the little ones have fallen asleep," Obsidian says, looking at the sleeping babies.
Not long, the babies are laying down on a blanket in a shaded tree. They are covered by a yellow blanket. Jazz ends up falling asleep with them. Eve and her parents are having lunch together.
Eve senses something and turns her head. She turns her eyes around to see if she can find something. So far, nothing.
"What's wrong, Eve?" Cloud-Ra asks.
"I don't know. I'm getting a strange feeling that someone is watching us," Eve says.
Cloud-Ra looks around, "Hmm, it will be best to keep an eye out. With the Dark Legion being around, it's best to be careful."
Eve nods her head in reply.
Unknown to Eve and her family, they are being spied on by a secret camera disguised as a bird. The cameras are being monitored form a screen that is in a secret hiding place. In the hiding place, is the Dark Legion Leader, Kragok. What's more, Dimitri, who is also known as Enerjak is watching them as well. On the table has pictures of Eve and her family individually and together. Even a family picture with Shadow on it.
Enerjak looks at the photo of Eve, and says, "I see, so that hedgehog with the Master Emerald Sword was created by my descendant."
"Yes sir. When we found out she had your descendant blood, we kept a close eye on her and her family. Cloud-Ra, your descendant is married to a female hedgehog named Obsidian. They also have a son named Shadow who is currently a G.U.N agent while Eve is a Freedom Fighter in New Mobotropolis. They recently have Echidna twins, a boy named Dimitri and a girl named Ichigo," Kragok says.
"Hmm. Interesting. I must admit, that hedgehog is very unique. Never would have thought she was created with my family's bloodline," Dimitri says with a smirk.
He then presents his hand as he cause it to glow, "I think it will be a time to pay them a visit. And very soon now, I will spring the trap on my accursed descendant, and he will suffer like no one else has before or since."
Sometime later, Knuckles and Julie-Su climb up a large mountain. They walk over to see a door.
"So this is where Mighty and Ray live?" Julie-Su asks.
"Pretty much, but I'm starting to get another bad sense. From the looks of it," Knuckles ssys, pointing to the open door.
"You're right. The door is wide open," Julie-Su says.
"You're right. I'm getting a really bad feeling about this," Knuckles says.
They both walk into the house and search around. They searched in the living room, the bedroom, and other places. So far, they are unable to find Mighty nor Ray.
"So Mighty and Ray aren't here either. This is getting weird," Julie-su says.
"You're right. Something must have happened. It's too much of a coincidence for the others be missing like this," Knuckles says.
Knuckles then senses something off. He kneels to the ground and places his hand on it.
"What is it Knuckles?" Julie-Su asks.
"I'm sensing something off. I can sense some strange energy," Knuckles says.
"Strange energy?" Julie-Su says, confused.
"I don't know. I think we should go find Eve and her family and get them somewhere safe," Knuckles says.
"Why do you say that?" Julie-Su asks.
"I don't know, but I'm getting a bad feeling they might be endangered," Knuckles says
Knuckles and Julie-Su hurry outside.
Knuckles says, "Hang on!"
Knuckles jumps and begins to glide down. Julie-Su grabs hold of Knuckles' ankle and hurry off to find Eve and the others.
Unknown to them a mysterious being is spying on the two echidnas from the Green Chaos Emerald.
The voice says, "Now if you interpreted the clue correctly that I had left for you, the real fun will begin."
The being then gives a sinister smile.
Still, gliding through the sky, Knuckles and Julie-Su are trying to make their way to the Master Emerald Shrine where Eve and her family are mostly likely to be.
Meanwhile, Obsidian and Eve are sitting next to the babies while Cloud-Ra and resting besides the tree close by. Eve smiles and glad to be visiting with her family. She then feels the bright sun shining, the soft breeze, and the quiet sound. It feels perfect.
Eve begins to sing a soft song.
Eve the Hedgehog:
minamo ni ukanda hoshi no hikaritachi wa utau
(The stars sing as they float on the water's surface)
kono kokoro wa anata no mune yorisoitsuzukeru
(My heart continues cuddling closer to your bosom)
komorebi kirameku mori no shizukutachi wa utau
(The glittering dews sing as sunlight trickles through the forest leaves)
kono hitomi wa anata no yume mite nemuru darou
(Will I be dreaming of you as I sleep?)
Eve smile and she watches the babies and Chao sleeping in bed. She's glad that the babies are sleeping peacefully through her singing.
Cloud-Ra notices in the sky, "Eve. Isn't that your friends Knuckles and Julie-Su?"
Eve looks up at the sky to see Julie-Su holding on to Knuckles' ankle as the guardian is flying down to them. Soon, they both land on the ground safely.
"Hey Knuckles, did you find everyone?" Eve asks.
"No. We got trouble. You need to get yourself and your family somewhere safe," Eve says.
"Why? What's going on?" Eve asks.
"I don't have all the details, but I know that someone is doing a number on the others. Whoever that someone is, controls a lot of power," Knuckles says.
Eve says, "That sounds serious. Do you think we should head home?"
"I'm not sure home is good either," Knuckles says.
"Still, where could have Mighty and the others go," Julie-Su asks.
Cloud-Ra walks to the group, "Seeing how you are unable to find anyone of them, it can only mean that something really bad must have happened to them."
"I'm with Cloud-Ra on that one. Archimedes is missing as well," Knuckles says.
"Archimedes is missing too. Something isn't right," Eve says.
"Right. I really hate to bother you while you're with your family, but you all need to get to Echidnaopolis and see if you can find a place to stay for the time being," Knuckles says.
Eve says, "I'll help you in anyway I can. Do you at least have a lead?"
"To be honest, I'm not entirely sure, but it has to be someone powerful and is trouble," Knuckles says.
Suddenly, someone crashes down causing a loud bang. Everyone reach in quickly create a protective bubble to protect everyone.
"What's going on?" Eve asks.
"I'm not sure," Knuckles calls out.
Suddenly, they hear someone saying, "You disappoint me, Knuckles! Following in the footsteps of my insidid brother!"
"That voice! It's not possible!" Knuckles says, shocked.
"What's not possible?" Julie-Su asks.
Knuckles ignores Julie-Su's question and calls out, "I'm not scared of you Dimitri! You hear me?!"
"Dimitri!" Eve exclaims in shock.
"You mean?!" Julie-Su asks in shock.
Suddenly, Dimitri appears in a green form of Chaos Energy, "Brave words, but totally empty and devoid of meaning to one such as I!"
Knuckles grits his teeth in anger. Eve, her parents, and Julie-Su are shocked to see the powerful creature before their eyes.
"That's Dimitri?" Cloud-Ra asks, shocked.
Eve asks, "But how?!"
"Julie-Su! You need to run! Take Eve and her family away from here!" Knuckles calls out.
"And go where?!" Julie-Su asks.
"Where as the lady immediately recognizes how dire your situation is, Knuckles! You could learn a thing or two from her!" Dimitri remarks.
Dimtri then sees Eve along with her family inside. She is very protective of them. He then smirks and presents his hand to the protective bubble Eve has created. Suddenly, it disappears, causing Eve to gasp.
"What?!" Eve exclaims.
Soon her bubble disappears. Before anyone can react, Enerjak uses his powers to have Knuckles and Julie-Su pinned to the tree close by. Then has Cloud-Ra, Obsidian, the babies and the Chaos trapped in his own bubble. Finally, he grabs Eve and lifts her into the air.
Eve struggles and shouts in anger, "Let me go you big creep! Let go of my friends and my family right this minute!"
Enerjak chuckles, "I have no intention of letting any of you leave, especially you and your family. After all, we are one of the same blood."
"How did you," Eve asks.
"Ah, so you do know," Enerjak says.
He then uses his other hand to have Knuckle floating to him and clutches the echidna in the other hand.
"Well then Eve, you and Knuckles are going to witness the true power I possess," Enerjak says.
Then uses is powers, "As for you family, are going to become apart of my legacy."
"What?!" Eve asks, shocked.
In a second, Julie-Su, and the bubble Eve's family are in have disappeared.
Eve gasps and glare at Enerjak, "What do you think you're doing?"
"You and Knuckles are about to find out," Enerjak says.
Eve and Knuckles glare at Enerjak as they all disappeared in a flash of light. Eve and Knuckles are in serious danger with Enerjak.
Eternal Diva Song: Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva.