Chapter 2: A New Life A New Team A New Living Hell Act 1

by Carlata Jones

Eris & the team are finally on there way to SSC but on the way they make a pitstop so Eris can get away from everyone before she kills them for Rias stupidity. she ends up in SSC wildlife park where she meets Birch the Grolar bear. & also a rare patch piebald striped Mackenzie Valley Wolf & her 4 cubs. & a new darkness enters as well. what will happen in act 1 Sonic Shadow OC more

1. Chapter 1

Last we left Eris and the others. Eris was still recovering some from the battle a month before and was remembering everything that had happened to her. And what had happened during the battle. How Shadow had betrayed her giving her even more reason to hate him. But life back at Hucksure Jungle base things where all but back to normal for the time being. But Eris was still grieving about losing her Father General Maxwell Samuel Monroe. But life went on for Eris. It had to. For there was no rest for the newly recovered beautiful rainbow Lyox. (lynx/fox y is silent) after weeks in the dark of things around her, Lara-su finally manages to get her out of her room. That was till Skye, son to the Famed Miles"Tails" Prower and Hero to the world, had a couple of surprises for her. One being a new Air board since her old was was totaled in the battle. And a surprise party for her as well set up by General Rias her commanding Leader and old family friend. Eris later finds out that it wasn't just Shadow who knew about her father being on the battlefield a month before. Turns out General Rias knew as all. And didn't tell Eris. thus betraying the trust and friendship with the were looking bleak for Eris till she meets a new friend who had been watching her from the shadows. Jax a melanistic cougar. Soon after meeting him a hoard of Deadly Blood Vein Scorpions or DBVS came out of nowhere and invaded the base. Eris and Shadow ended up nearly taking one another out during the DBVS invasion. But Eris was stopped and knocked out by the King DBVS. After the battle Eris found out that all but 2 of her Extreme Gear Team was taken out. When she found out the 2 remaining ones didn't get a scratch on them because they were hiding the whole time instead of risking their lives like the rest of the base she lost it kicking them from the team and demoting them back to cadet's stating they would never make private again till they learned the real meaning of being a hero and sacrificing one's lives for other. Later on Eris finds out that Risa had plans for her depacher to Shining Star City and she wasn't too happy about it. What awaits Eris and her team now? Will they end up killing one another before the days end? Will they find a new enemy within there mists? And what of Eris? Will her darker self take over? Find out in today's chapter...

CHAPTER 2

NEW LIFE. NEW TEAM. NEW LIVING HELL.

ACT 1

15:00 in the ICU of the hospital wing of the Hucksure Jungle Base the day after Eris and the others had departed the night before. Risa sits in a wheelchair overlooking the docking bays of the base as she watches the rest of her men and women still cleaning up from the night before when there comes a knocking at her room door…

ENTER…

General Rias.

AAH SSergeant Conner it's good to see you again. So tell me how did everything go last night?

As I'm sure as you know she wasn't too happy about Shadow joining up with her.

Yes I know she wasn't. And I know she won't be too happy about living with him either.

You think that was a WISE choice to do that? You know given the chance she will try and take him out.

That's what I am hoping to be honest with.

General?

You see Conner it's like this. With everything that's happened she blames Shadow for so much of it. And maybe some of it IS his fault. Maybe not. Who knows. But we all know he is the key to healing her. She has darkness in her right now. One that none of us are familiar with. One that only Shadow himself can take from her. And I hope to seal her from it forever. What I am saying Conner is that she has the Dark Arms DNA running threw her blood as we speak.

GENERAL!? ARE YOU SAYING THAT SHES…?

Yes, I am Conner's. With that Rias goes and throws a stack of files on her bed as she looks at him. It's a long story on how it happened. And a sad one. So I hope you have a box of tissues on you.

SSergeant Conner goes and sits down as she starts her tale of how Eris became part of the Dark Arms like Shadow…

Do you remember that battle 30 years ago? When the Dark Arms paid us a visit?

How could I forget? I lost my family that day because of that event. A lot of people did that day.

Hmm.. yes. As did i. Well you see. As you know Lyla was one of the Members of G.U.N. and one of the best. And as you know her and I were best friends. Sisters even. But 5 years after that event Lyla ,as you know, gave birth to Eris. but the thing was Eris wasn't going to make it cause of the Dark Arms event that day. We wouldn't know it till she was about to give birth to her on how bad it was….

Out on I road 186 13:00 hours….

Eris and the others had been on the road for nearly a week now driving to Shining Star City. It was a long drive from Hucksure Jungle Base. and a HOT one at that with summer hitting within a few days. The weather would be rising soon and the start of summer would begin with this trip in hand it was already hot with temperatures reaching into the 80's already with a high of 85 today and that was more than enough to make Eris even more moody than she was. Don't get her wrong she loved the summer. It was her favorite time of the year. The sun. the beaches. Going to the ocean every chance she got. And the best part was the Bikinis. Asss… long as they hid her one spot mark on her right butt cheek. Then she was fine with it. No one but her mom and dad and Rias knew about it and now 3 of her team knew and ONE of them. A very annoying BLACK HEDGEHOG knew about it and found a new way to torment her with it. As if her life couldn't get any worse than it was right now. It was bad enough that she was forced to add Shadow to her new EGT. and to top it off she needed to find 12 more members for her team for the upcoming WORLD grand prix by the start of next summer. Right now they would just BARLEY make enough members for the STUPID porlimanaries as is. Right now they only need at least 2 new members to do them AND past. And she had NO idea on how that was gonna happen. It would take them maybe 3 months tops alone just to settle in the new place that was being provided by G.U.N then after she and the others would have to set out to find more team members in a city they knew NOTHING about. Ok well maybe not fully NOTHING. Turns out this was Skye's home Turf some. His dad had a Shop there which would help in the long run. And Skye would be taking it over why Tails was gone with his wife Mina Mongoose (see sonic universe 1-4 comics on for more insight) and sister Melody why they were away on Angel Island seeing King Sonic and Queen Sally for one of there annual get togethers they had every few months. Skye wished he could go but right now Eris needed him by her side right now. And his parents knew it too and would tell Sonic and Sally what was going on.

They had stopped at a small inn the night before to shower and change into regular clothing. The G.U.N units told them they would be arriving at their new place soon and had given Eris some files to look over as Jax drove. She did look them over and she wanted to kill Rias right now. Unborn kid or not.

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS!? HOW COULD THAT STUPID SABERFANG DO THIS TO ME!?

I don't know but you can't defy her now. Even though G.U.N is giving us everything we need to live off of, it's going to be hell. But still he is an old pro at Extreme Gear Racing so he could prove to be a valuable asset.

SHUT IT JAX! OR I'LL THROW YOU OUT OF THIS TRUCK WHY IT'S STILL GOING!

Ok ok cool it wild fire. Cool it.

Sighing clearly annoyed and feeling a migraine coming on as she picks up the CD radio and speaks into it.

Team Rider this is Team leader WildFire over.

Jax looks over at her raising a brow but smiles at her and she sees it.

What? I kind of like Wildfire.

Jax chuckles at this as Skyes voice comes over the radio.

Team Leader this is Team Rider over whats up.

Hey Skye get my gear ready NOW i need a super breather like NOW. There's a stop coming up that we will meet up there.

Copy that Eris i'll get it ready now. And you sure this is a good idea i mean…

Fuck the others Skye i am TECHNALLY in charge here so what i say GOES.

Right.

Sighing she put the cb back on its holder and tells Jax to head for the Stop up a head. Adjusting his course he goes and heads to the rest stop and within 15 minutes they are there. Everyone gets out of the truck and starts stretching out…

Eris what is the meaning of this stop?

SHUT RICHARDS!

The man named Richard goes and stops in his tracks and looks at her clearly pissed right now for the unexpected stop. Richard himself stand's at 6'4 feet tall. Fairly average for a human. He, unlike her Shadow Jax and Skye, was in a standard G.U.N uniform along with a few other men who were now coming out of the trucks to stretch out.

Now you listen here Monroe! I was put in charge of this relocation of you and your team and I intend to get it right..

YOU LISTEN HERE RICHARDS. I DON'T GIVE A FUCKING CARE IF YOUR THE SECOND LIEUTENDEANT OR NOT! OR A FEW RANKS ABOVE ME! I AM THE ONE ONE IN CHARGE HERE NOT YOU! AND IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME GO LOOK AT THE FILES ON MY SEAT RIGHT NOW! CAUSE WHAT I SAY GOES! AND I SAY WHERE STOPING SO I CAN GET ON MY EXTREME GEAR AND GET THE FUCKING HELL AWAY FROM ALL OF YOU! CAUSE IF I DON'T DO IT NOW SOMEONE IS LIABLE TO END UP HURT! IS THAT UNDERSTOOD!?

She and Richards go and have a stair down with one goes and looks at her pissed and Eris goes and looks like she was ready to beat the shit out of him when Shadow comes up placing a hand on his arm to settle down.

Let her go 2nd Lieutenant Richard.

But…?

I said let her go! Right now a ride on her gear is what she needs. Will go on without her and head to our new home and get things settled. From here on in I'll take the lead if that's alright with you TEAM Leader Wildfire?

That's PERFECTLY fine with me REJECT. Now get out of my way so i can change.

With that she pushes both Shadow and Richards out of her way and pushes a button on the EGT Base truck. It was 350 feet long and housed everything she and her team needed. Right now it didn't look like it was that big but only cause most of it was hidden at the moment but for 3 containers. Each single container is 50Lx60wx13.6T not counting the sleeping area on top when open. when it's opened its sleeping area is 10 feet high x 350 feet long. and can hold all 15 members of the team. in full the EGT trailer is 350 feet long. It has a super high state of the art tech almost beyond its years. It has fully working electronics and kitchen, gym bath and more. bath & shower's all have a time set for both men and women on the team. all sleeping areas are nice & roomy so no one will feel cramped. Eri's room is the biggest with being the team leader. She has more rights. Each room box is sound proof and has a small door connected to it for maximum privacy. same for Eris's room as well. The kitchen and lounge has everything for an enjoyable ride to races. a 40' big screen wall tv with state of the art games & dvd player. the kitchen has high tech everything. and a big fridge/freezer for food. lots of cupboards and places for things. The tech lab has everything the team could need. for both races and battles. Skye's shop is where he works on the air boards. both for races and battle. and the holding dock is where the boards are kept as well as the dressing area is as well. The gym has everything the team could need to keep in shape and an air board simulator to help the team practice for any race. when and if the driver ever needs to rest the whole thing can be put on autopilot with no worries. when on the road the trailer can compress into itself. and thus leaving all but 150 feet left. and if really need to be can go and leave only the lounge and kitchen left. Everything within the other containers can hide within the walls or floors or ceiling. and thus leaving only the lounge and kitchen areas open. Most of the time Skye's workshop and the holding docks will be left rig itself is a whopping 25 tons. a 36 wheeler to the fullest. it's so powerful in tech and more it's not funny. it even has its own Wi-Fi as well for everyone. and to top it off its battle ready to. on the outside it looks like any fancy luxury rig. but it has some of G.U.N's tech in it to protect anyone on board or around it with a push of a button this bad boy can go from luxury home to deadly battle machine in 2.5 seconds flat. It has adamantine diamond armor along with windows. hardly anything can pernitrate this bad boys hull.

On the outside it was painted a metallic midnight blue with gold accents. And the teams Logo on the side. A nearly full eclipsed sun with a sliver of it still showing and a comet shooting around past it. They were team Cosmic Eclipse. The best racing team out there since King Sonics time. Walking in, Eris goes and she walks into Skye's workshop and to the hanger bay. Once there she heads to the dressing rooms and walks into one and the door automatically closes behind her and turns the lights on. A small computer shows itself from the wall next to the mirror and Eris goes and input her name and code and at once all her racing outfits show up on a hologram in the mirror. She goes and using the holo interface, she scrolls thru them to find something to best suit her for the time being. After about 5 minutes of looking she settled on a nice little number and hit enter. A small compartment goes and opens up and she takes out the outfit and gets dressed. It takes her about 5 minutes to get dressed and she goes and walks out of the room and she heads back outside. Outside everyone was waiting on her and when she walked out everyone there stairs at her. Eris was in a tiny bit of a scandalous outfit. Nothing too bad but enough to make heads turn and jaws drop. She had on a pair of short shorts, lucky not TOO short to see her bird mark on her right butt cheek, they were a pink light gray and white camo denim shorts. Under them she had white see thru tights under her shorts. And pink socks over them. She wears a bright pink belt to match with a rhinestone heart and crossbone buckle belt on it. Her top was the same as her shorts. Pink gray and white camo. And it showed a LOT of her off. It was a bit shorter than most of her crop tops and a tiny bit see thru. It goes and shows off the scar on her left side from the battle a month ago. On it was a skull and crossbones with rhinestone heart eyes. Over it she wore a white with pink trim mini hooded jacket over it. And on the back was the same skull and crossbones on the back in rhinestones. She wears a camo white pink n gray bandana on her head. She had a pair of fingerless gloves on her trademark with pink trim on the elastic and rose gold metal plates on them where she could release her Titanium Crystal claws. Her hair which tends to be in a high ponytail hanging down this time with the exception of a couple of small braids. She had on blackrocker sunglasses trimmed with gold. And had on a few gold bangles as well. Around her neck she had the gold and ruby locket from her parents . And on her left hip was an rose gold ipod with a pair of matching earbuds, she had on some pink lip gloss that shined in the sun. when she removed her sunglasses she had eyeshadow on in a soft purple color. In her ears she had 4 gold studs in her right one having connected to the 4th one with a hanging star on it. Along with a pair of gold hoop earrings. She had on white and pink sole boots with gold buckled straps. She hopes down from the trailer and looks at everyone as she walks by. stopping in front of Richards smiling as she looks at everyone.

Enjoying the show Richards? Cause i think a few of your men are that's for sure. She lets out a chuckle and looks over at shadow her eyes narrowing and not moving away from him. Jax you're in charge till we meet at the new place. No way am i letting this traitor take point.

Shadow just sighs and roll's his eyes at her shaking his head.

Sure thing Eris.

SKYE you got my board ready?

I do but i have yet to fully test it out yet. I managed to get the rest of the fine tuning done but as for a ground test i have yet to put it through its paces.

Then i guess it's your LUCKY day then hmm? With that said she walks over to the back hull where the loading docks where and pushes a side panel open and inputs a code. Soon as she does the back of the loading bay opens up letting sunlight into it. She walks over to it and up into the bay calling out to Skye…

Let's go Skye get my board prep and send out S-Pup on the double!

RIGHT ERIS! Skye goes and runs into the docking bay to get ready the Crystal Rose's take off.

The rest of you back in your tucks and listen to Jax he's in charge now till we hit home. And AGAIN Richards. If you don't believe me then look at the files. With that she goes and walks inside the hull and hops on her board Skye had gotten prepped and ready to go. Skye comes over and hands her a touchpad of sorts and she places her hand on it and soon the whole bay comes to life. Her board goes and slowly lifts up with a soft hissing sound. Lights come on and the wall to Skyes workshop opens up and moves everything inside its walls and slowly starts to recede into the rest of the Trailer. During all of this the tech lab goe and slowly comes out taking place of Skyes Workshop as it slides back into it. All the tech in the lab, computers, sound equipment, radar, and other things reveal itself from the walls. Skye walks into the Tech Lab placing a head peace into his left ear and goes and starts to type away at the computers keys. Within moments a compartment opens up and a robot looking dog goes and walks out letting out a series of barks as it walks up to Eris wagging his causing Eris to smile and get an all too familiar racing face on.

Testing 1 2 3… testing.. Can you hear me Eris?

Loud and clear Skye! So let's do this!

Right! S-pup will follow you around and record your every movement. And any data i can use to better improve the Crystal Rose. We will stay in contact threw S-Pup should anything happen. And if anything happens send S-pup back. I input the data needed to find the house so just follow it and will meet you there. Both tanks are full and ready to go. And your reserve tank is as well should your run out it will keep you going for a little bit. You should hit SSC within about 3 hours. There are Air pumps along the way S-pup will show you should you need them. But with how i have your Board you shouldnt need to refill till you hit the outskirts of SSC and even by then you should be ok with your reserve tank.

Right Skye.

Counting off in...3….2...1… with that Skye hits a button and he releases Eris's board which goes flying out of the docking bay and she presses down on the back on her board causing air to build up for a power boost. And the moment she lets go of it it sends her flying forward why sending a powerful air blast from behind her taking everyone off guard and sending Richards and his men to go flying back into the dirt and making Jax cover his face up. And causes Shadow to dig his hand and his heels into the dirt as he's pushed back leaving grooves in the dirt. And before anyone could say anything she and S-pup were gone out of sight. All they could hear was an….

OOOOOHHHH YEEEEAAAAH!

On the wind.

Once the wind dies down and everything settles. Everyone picks themselves up and brushes the dirt off them. Richard goes and lets out a low growl highly pissed. He goes and looks away from where she was and heads back to his truck yelling out to everyone…

ALRIGHT EVERYONE LET'S GET MOVING OUT NOW!

Hold it right there! I'm the one in charge Richards everyone around here heard Eris. Jax goes and calls out after him.

So we leave when i SAY we leave. And right now I think this is the perfect time for a lunch break? Don't you think so Shadow?

Shadow looks over at him and with a humph and walks off to the hanger bay waving Jax off.

Do whatever you want. I'm going to go help Skye.

We can't let her go off on her own like that not till we get you all to the house.

Listen Richards. Know your pissed right now. I get it. I would be too. But right now Eris needs to clear her head. You were not in the truck with her when she found out what was going on. And how things needed to be for the next 2-3 years. I was looking at her and threw the corner of my eye every second i got. Worried she would attack me the anger off her was powerful enough to make the fur on the back on my neck stand on end. So if you want to go and follow her and piss her off even more and likely get yourselves KILLED. Then go for it. But the rest of us are gonna stay here for the next hour and just chill for now.

Richard goes and glares at Jax knowing he was probably right. Sighing annoyed he nods.

Fine. but ONE hour. And ONLY one hour and not a moment more.

Jax nods. Deal. Now let's go eat. I heard the kitchen on this thing is to be outdone by most 5 star restaurants.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Back at Hucksure Base~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And so that's how that happened. If it wasn't for Shadow then Eris wouldn't be here today.

If what your saying is true about him then technically wouldn't that mean he's kind of like her brother or something?

Well if you wish to go down that road yes. But since in all technicality no. they wouldn't be related.

But if the files state..

Rias holds up a hand to stop Conner's… yes yes i know i know. But it was the BLACK ARMS incubator if anything that saved her. If it wasn't for that then she wouldn't be here today. But upon doing so we were warned of the consequences but Lyla was so desperate to save Eris that day and we all were beside ourselves we didn't know what to do. Yes in the end it did save both of them. But because it was done using alien tek, and no less suggested by Shadow himself….

Wait? You said SHADOW would suggest something that would harm BOTH Lyla and Eris? But that's not POSSIBLE! Yes. i will admit i had my dislike of him for the longest time but i got over it but what you say can't be true? And if these files and notes are right then...then….

SSergeant Conners?

General Rias I happen to know, that if all these dates and times are right then Shadow wasn't present whatsoever.

What do you mean Conners?

I happen to know for a FACT that Shadow was out on a mission with Team Dark. assigned by ME.

WHAT?! Rias goes and tries to stand up but she goes and grunts in pain and Conners goes and helps her back down….

If...if...if this is true… then...then….

Rias goes and she sits there a moment remembering now from 21 years ago on Shadows reaction when she thanked him for saving her and Lyla. he looked...CONFUSED….. That day. And didn't look like he knew what she was talking about. She had brushed it aside thinking it was nothing considering how stubborn he could be and just pretended he didn't do anything. And if this was true now 21 years later then does that mean there's more to this than meets the eye?

SSergeant Conners I want you to take these files and everything from that time when Lyla was being monitored when she went into labor up to the time when we lost her.

Ma'am?

I have a feeling that if what you say is true then it wasn't Shadow but someone else entirely that did this to her. Meaning whoever they are there going to be big trouble. And that CAN'T be good.

Then what should we do?

Right now I don't know but I need to get ahold of someone who can help. Leave me Conners so that i may get dressed and head back to my office. I need to call someone to help us with this matter. Right now at this very moment he's watching her and her teams every moment and now he's going to have a bigger mission to handle and i fear for the worst may happen soon. But how soon. I don't know. Now Quickly Conners go. And find me EVERYTHING you can videos. Things we missed in file logs. Recordings all of it!

SSergeant Conners goes and saluts Rias and takes the files and heads out the door as fast as he can. Rias goes and gets dressed despite the concerns of the Doctors and nurses. But since she was the head of the base there was nothing they could do but begged her to take it easy. She grunted and heads out calling over two lieutenants…

MA'AM!

Hurry and get me an ETA on Team Cosmic Eclipse ASAP let me know where they are at once! And be quick about it!

MA'AM!

They go and run off and she goes and after 10 minutes she makes it to her office and calls two priveats over to her.

You two stand outside my door and DON'T let anyone bother me unless its the ETA i wanted or if it's SSergeant Conners.

Saluting they say in union

YES MA'AM!

With that she goes into the office and closes the door behind her. And goes and closes the blinds up peeking out of them as if she was fearing someone was going to come crashing threw the window any minute or to see if someone was outside watching her. Satisfied that everything was ok, she goes and she stands in the middle of her office and closes her eyes allowing herself time to concentrate for a few moments. Allowing the quietness of the room to fill her ears. She twitches her left ear, then her right and back again. Listening for any bug within the room. With what she found out just now it was a possibility that someone could have been listening or watching her and Eris and everything they did over the years. Standing there for more than 20 minutes she heard no light buzzing or clicking or anything at all. Nothing made her whiskers twitch. Satisfied she goes and looks around one last time she goes and unlocks her top right desk draw and reaches inside it and PUSHES down on it revealing a hidden compartment. And inside of it a small red button which she now pushes. And the wall to her left goes and opens up with a soft hissing sound. Rias walks over to it and presses her hand on a scanner and a smaller door opens up and a new scanner comes out scanning her eye. Everything turns green and a new bigger door opens up. She goes and reaches in and takes out a small hand held device and presses a button on it. After a few moments a voice comes threw…

Hello?

Where's Eris?...

OUT ON I ROAD 186

Eris goes flying by on her board as the trees and rocky hills go flying passed her in a blur. It had been 2 hours now since she left the other behind at the last stop. And it was more than likely they were behind. But for now it felt great having the wind on her face and going threw her fur once more. She missed this more than anything in the world right now. Following behind her and surprisingly keeping up with her was S-pup. Recording everything she did. S-Pup was a lot like T-pup. Tails old Support unit. S-pup was built by Skye himself. S-pup is a lot like his predecessor. He's a support bot that helps the team out. But was more advanced than his father's old T-pup. S-pup is used for gathering data on the team for races. He recorded everything they do during training and helps them out during races as well. He carries within him some bottled water if anyone needs and some health snacks as well for a quick snack break. He also keeps track of the teams vital signs as well when out on the track or training. He even has a full first aid kit in him as well, along with a few other functions on him. Unlike the old T-pup S-pup was a lot bigger. About the size of a German Shepherd. Or to be more precise almost just like A-X-L from Eris favorite movie. S-pup was high in the skies watching Eris's every movement not once straying from her. As they were flying around they end up coming up along a intersection and Eris stops looking to the left and then to the right.

What do you think S-pup?

S-pup hovers next to her looking left and right tilting his head. And takes to the air for a moment and scanes the area and comes back and shows her a holographic image with his eyes to her of both sides.

Hmmm? I know where to head to SSC. And it's another hour out. And we do have time to go look around this Wildlife Park which i am assuming would be SSC National Wildlife Park since there's no sign saying other wise. and it would be nice just to stay away for a few more hours. I'm not ready to head back yet and start my so called "NEW LIFE" with that HEDGEHOG yet. Eris hovers on her board and looks to S-pup who then lands himself and he goes and walks over, with a tip-a-tap tip-a tap, on the road to the spot of where a sign should of been and wasn't and sniffs around for a few moment after a moment he stops and sniffs the wind on both sides and he goe and he runs to the left side leading up to the Wildlife Park and barks.

Nodding Eris goes and she pushes off and heads due north east to the wildlife park with S-pup running behind her with a, tappa-click tappa-click tappa-click, sound behind her barking.

You know I'm glad Skye put an AI chip in you. You been such a big help over the years and everything S-pup. Both on and off the field and during races. He ges and barks at her and jumps into the air folding his legs under him and zooms off ahead of her.

Oh?! So you wanna be like that you bucket of bolts? Then bring it!

S-pup goes and turns his head and sticks his tongue out at her barking and picks up speed and Eris follows behind him….

Back on the mobile base unit…...

Shadow was in the tech lab with Skye. they were on the road once more and had been the last 2 hours since they left the rest stop. He was brooding as he always does. He was leaning against a wall with a foot on in his arms folded. With his eyes closed thinking about something… when Skye looks over at him…

You know brooding won't help anything right? He goes and cocks an eyebrow up looking at him.

All Shadow does is humphs and pushes himself of the wall with his foot and walks over to him sighing as he looks up at the screens pressing a few buttons that bring up a visual of her vitals and heart rate of Eris and sighs defeated.

Shadow whats wrong? And don't say anything. I know you well enough by now, to know some things bothering you.

Who are you Rouge?

Rouge the bat could alway tell when something was bothering him. Just like now on how Skye could tell.

Shadow?

It's nothing..for now… just something has been bothering me of late and i can't put my finger on it. It was something from a long time ago.

You mean with this Maria girl i heard about.

Shadow goes and looks at Skye a bit surprised he knew about her but in all honesty not so much since a lot of his friends knew and more then likely told im the story as a kid.

No to something a bit more recent really. From about 30 years ago, if that, during the BLACK ARMS invasion. And 5 years after it.

What do you mean?

To be honest Tj i don't know. I really don't. It just all of a sudden came back to me thos events for some reason. And I can't help but feel Eris is tied with them somehow. Here I have been having these weird dreams. And I don't understand them or get what's going on. But I know they are trying to tell me SOMETHING like something is about to happen and i don't know what it is or when it will be.

He had called him Tj. and if he had started using his old nickname he gave him as a kid then things must be bad. Even for Shadow. Shadow had started calling him Tj, which stood for Tails Jr., cause him and his father looked so much alike. Him and Shadow had become close friends much like his father and King Sonic. Even if the Black brooding Hedgehog wouldn't really admit it at times.

Is this why you and her have been at one another's throats of late?

Think so. I can't help but feel something deep within her is about to wake up and it could be bad news.

Skye and him go and look at Eris vital signs and back at one another when a call comes thru the the com on the wall. Shadow goes and answers it…

Yeah Jax?

Hey you two were nearing SSC now and you may wanna shut things down till we hit the new place and and unload. Sure thing Jax. shadow and ends the call and looks at Skye…

Don't worry about her she has S-pup with her so she'll be fine. And she knows to send him back should something go wrong.

Shadow just sighs and walks off hitting a button on the wall making everything in the tech lab slowly receive into the walls and floor. But not before Skye goes and catches something in Eris vitals and tilts his head at it but thinks nothing of it for now. Knowing she would be ok on her own. Knowing as long as she had S-pup with her she would be fine and her readings would still keep coming in as long as he was with her.

Back near the wildlife park….

Ears and S-pup arrived at the SSC wildlife pack and were already deep within the woods. There were some nice places here and there to practice her moves at and S-pup was getting everything. After a time Eris goes and checks her air tanks and sees that they were only half full and decides it was time to go exploring the woods for fun and see what hidden wonders it holds. She had picked up a pamphlet on the way in and it told her that SSC wildlife park was the largest of 3 out there. Filled with hidden wonders. And she wanted to find them all. They had stayed on the path for the most part but soon they came across a hidden unused pathway and she decided to head down it. Her ears go and twitch in the soft breeze she was getting from slowly riding on her board. S-pup was next to her walking along sniffing at everything. She had gone and turned on his canine mood for the time being just so they could enjoy the things around them for now. After about 2 hours they come across a secret hidden meadow of some kind. Had one not fully been paying mind to every little thing like S-pup then it would've been missed completely. But somehow he found this hidden little place. It looked like someone had PURPOSELY hidden it from how it was done. Eris didn't think anything of it and went right in and stopped right smack dab in the meadow looking around it on her board in awe of its beauty….

All around her were a canopy of trees in a perfect circle. The place itself was fairly was about 200 square feet round. Enough to maybe place a small single person cabin in it and still enjoy the wildlife around them. Not to fall off tho was a waterfall. It was medium in size and she could tell there was a lake above it which led down here. Around it was a ring of rock creating a pool. And around it was some berry bushes which had butterflies and bees around it. All around her the grass was a bright green and had flowers all over it. Overhead the trees let the sun light in and at this time S-pup had his solar panels out soaking up the sun and recharging his reserver back up power she needed. Near the waterfall just a bit off to the left of it was a small cave. Eris smiles and she heads for it calling S-pup with her. She hops on her board and slowly heads to it. But unknown to her or S-pup someone was watching them from uptop the waterfall. And they were not happy that they had found his hidden meadow. Or HER cave. He promised her he would watch over them till she was better. And he intended to keep that promise. This was his place and his place alone and all invaders HAD to go. Whether it is by their own will or by force….

The person watches them goes and from atop the waterfall roras out as he launches himself into the air and does flip aming a fist there way just inches from Eris and S-pup ending a shockwave that causes Eris to fly off her board and S-pupto fly backwards and across the ground and leaving a small crater in the spot where they had hit. He goes and looking up at them had loathing in his eyes as he watches them.

Eris goes and grones out placing a hand on her head shaking it as S-pup goes and tries to nudge her up. She pushes him away and gets up a little shaken and looks up at the one who attacked them throwing her arm out yelling at them…

WHAT WAS THAT FOR!? Why did you just attack us like that? We didn't do any harm at all? And who are you anyway?!

The one in front of them didn't answer her at first and stood up taking Eris off guard. He stood 3 feet and 6 inches bringing him to a full 8 feet tall. taller than her and he looked to be a brute of massive size. Witch alone wouldn't be surprising but the fact he was a Grolar bear was. She has never seen one before now. And only heard they were brutes in size and power. And he didn't look too happy at all right now for some reason. He goes and pounds his fits in his other hand growling. As he says two words before attacking once more…

Get. out!

And with that he goes and he attacks Eris and s-pup once more and this time Eris had a chance to react and move out of the way by jumping and flipping in the air and landing a few feet from where he had hit.

Listen buddy, I don't know who you are or what's going on but you can't go around attacking people without reason.

I said, LEAVE NOW!

He goes and he aims another punch her way and she blocks it which causes her to get pushed back some. S-pup was barking the whole time at him from afar. Eris goes and manages to break free from the hit and jumps back once more…

Fine! If that's how you want to play it then lets go…

With that she goes and runs at him aming a punch at the grolar bear who in turn jumped out of the way and sent another one her way and hitting her dead on in the back of her head and sends her flying across the grass and flowers. S-pup goes and runs to her whining and nuzzles her. And she pushes him out of the way rubbing the back of her head…

Wow that dudes got some power let me tell you SP. well if its power he wants then its power he's going to get. SP BATTLE MOD OMEGA!

With that S-pups eyes light up to a green color and he shifts a bit revealing some weaponry in him. This was only a small portion of what he was fully capable of. Battle Mood Omega was mainly used for defence and Skye had imputed gunk balls that could render someone motionless. And a taser as well if it came to it. And some pepper and smoke bombs. When in Battle mode Beta or Alpha well let's say those two levels are a bit more extreme. With Alpha being the deadly mood.

Eris goes and attacks first sending a roundhouse kick his way which the guy blocks with his hands and grabbing hold of her foot sends her flying by spinning around and letting her go. Eris goes flying as she lands on her hands and uses them to flip up and over and land on her feet and goes and kicks off from where she was and attacks once more aming a punch at him but again he alludes her.

S-pup during this time had been shooting off gunk boombs and the Grolar bear, whoever he was, was douging everyone. The Grolar bear goes and seeing the gunk land all over the place becomes more enraged at what was happening to his meadow. And he goes and he loses it. By now Eris had seen this and she had her claws out ready for whatever he brought.

GET. OUT. NOW! LEAVE NOW!

Listen buddy i have a right to be as much as the next guy you don't own this place at all so back off!

As S-pup was firing the gunk booms one of them hits the Grolar bears foot and sticks him in place giving Eris the chance to attack him and land a hit which sends him flying and rolling over the ground.

Now again buddy stop this madness! We have a right to be here!

NO! GET OUT NOW! I PROMISED I'D PROTECTED HER NOW GO! GET OUT OF HEAR!

Protected w…..

But before she could ask who he was talking about he was on her once more amin a volley of attacks at her from punches kicks and headbutts as well. This took Eris off guard so fast she didn't know which was up. With the last kick he sends her flying back into a tree and this causes her to get her breath knocked out of her for a few moments as she falls to the ground on her hands and knees holding her midsection coughing as she tries to get her breath back.

Eri had dealt with some big guys in her days but nothing like this brute. He was both fast AND strong. She never seen anything like it before.

A low grown could be heard and a soft double smacking sound as well as Eris looks up seeing him punching his right fist into his left palm. And his eyes said so much. There was so much emotion in them. But mostly anger. She smiles please she for once found someone worthy of her time of late. Standing up and brushing herself off she looks to him getting into a new fighting stance. Making a "bring it" motion with her hand and he goes and comes at her why at the same time S-pup goes and launches a Bola rope right at the Grolar and he ends falling face first into the dirt Eris stands there huffing and rolling her shoulder…

I'll say kid you got power on you. But you got a hot head too. And if you are going to be like this then me and my bot here are going to go see what's in that cave of yours whether you like it or not cause like i said you don't own these lands it all SSC. tus anyone is welcomed here. Lets go S-pup power down and lets go see what's in this cave…

With that S-pup returns to normal and follows her to the cave brushing herself off alone the way. The Grolar bear whoever he was had rined one of her favorite riding outfits. The jacket was toren here and had grass stains on it along with it. Her shirt was torn up at the side and front in between her cleavage a bit running it as well. And a bit tare was on the left side of it. And her shorts were all dusty from the fight as well as her shoes. Eris scoffs annoyed as she finishes dusting herself off..

That guy owes me a new riding outfit. This was my favorite one and he ruined it. Dammed Grolar bear. S-pup wines out and she smiles at him. Don't worry SP im a bit beat up but fine now how about some light in here? And use the low setting if you would please. Oh and remind me that that kid owes me a pair of Blackrocker sunglasses as well trimmed with gold. Those were spendy as HELL and the worst part is they were the limited addition Cosmic Sun one to. Idk if there's anyway to GET a pair of this aging or not. I'll have to call the designer who made them and see.

S-pup goes and barks and turns on the light on a med low setting which was more than enough.

Huh? Don't see what the big deal was about this cave SP? you think maybe that guy is just bonkers or something?

S-pup wines and they both start to head in but before they could set a foot in they here a grunt and a roar and Eris looks back and sees that the Grolar bear was trying to break free of the bola and ended up seceding. She stands there in shock and before she could do anything or react she was sent flying once more into giant rock that was off to the farther reaches of the meadow with a hard solid THUD this really knocked the wind out of Eris and before she could come to the Grolar Bear was on her in a flash beating the hell out of her and not easing up any time soon. All she could do was try and block some of the hits that were being made on her. With one last hard punch the Grolar Bear goes and and aims a good had punch into her causing the rock she was pinned on to crack. He goes and and cocks a grin as he lets her go and Eris falls to the grown in a heap and a soft THUD once more. The grolar bear goes and he takes hold of her by her neck and squeezes it. All Eris could do was flinch in pain and try and break free but she was pretty beaten up by now and had hardly anything left in her from the deadly assault he gave her. The Grolar Bear goes and slams her into the rock again as she feebly goes and claws at his tree trunk arms with little use. The Grolar Bear goes and he gets ready for another and more than likely final hit when S-pup comes running in and bites down on his arm causing him to flinch but not give in. he goes and throws S-pup off him with eas and turns back to Eris smiling.

I told you to leave… he says in a deep gruff yet soft voice… and you wouldnt and now you're going to pay.

He goes and just as he's about to aim one final hit the sun catches off something around Eris neck that catches his eye causing him to smile and reach out for it. It was an Eris locket. He goes and taking a hold of it he rubs a thumb over it and yanks it off causing Eris to reach out for it.

Ple..ase… give...that...back…

Eris reaches out feebly for it as the Grolar Bear goes and stuffs it into his side satchel for safekeeping.

Please..give..it..baaa…

But before she could say anything more he goes and with one more hit in the gut he goes and knocks her out cold picking her limp body up by the neck he goes and he throws her into the waterfalls rock face where she goes and falls face first into the water and he leaves her there. He heads back to the cave but was stopped by S-pup who was growling and barking at him. He goes and he growls at him which causes S-pup to back off and go after Eris to try and help her.

A all too familiar darkness goes and engulfed her. It was almost like the one from that battle a month ago when she dealt the last blow to Ivan Robotik. Almost, but this was a bit different. This time it felt almost warm and inviting, like an old friend coming to say hello. And yet at the same time much, much darker. She laid there face first in the water. She could hear sounds but couldn't comprehend them all she wanted to do was curl up and allow this new darkness to over take her. She could feel someone tugging on the back of her hoody now. Dragging her from the waters where that grolar bear had thrown her after he was done turning her into mincemeat. But who was he and why did he attack her without any real reason for. What was in that stupid cave he had to protect. These were questions she would never get answers for. Right now all she wanted was curl up and let the darkness rule over her. And take her from here. And she would have to if it wasn't for a small voice coming from the darkness. It sounded like her voice. Almost. But it sounded….DARKER...almost… she wished it would go away whoever or whatever it was she just wanted to sleep. But it wouldn't let her…

Eris…

Uh...go..away…

Eris….

Please...go..away...let me...be….

Come now Eris… it's time to wake up…

No...just...let me be… I can't fight anymore…. That bear...

Eris wake up!

The voice shouts at her and she opens her eyes. Well her self conscious eyes that is. She was curled up into a ball on the floor of her self conscious mind. And she looks around herself and sees nothing but darkness around her. With a small patch of light around her. . And she just lays there on the floor of her self conscious mind curled up too tired to move. She wished whoever this thing was would go away…

Eris… are you awake yet?

Yes I am. Now what do you want? Who are you? And why can't you just let me be?

Because it is time for your awakening…

What… do you mean?...

You have a great and dark power in you Eris… and it is time to let it out…

A dark power?

Yes…

What do you mean a dark power in me?

It does not matter right now. All that matters is you need to get up. I will help you achieve your goal…

My...my goal?

Yes… remember Eris of all that you have lost? The ones who done this to you? Who took everything from you?

Eris by this time had stood up holding her arms a bit scared. She still wondered who this thing was. And why she was here.

Who are you? Can't you at least tell me that? And why are you here?

I am one who has been dormant within you since you were a kit. I was given to you to save your life 21 years ago. If it wasn't for me. You wouldn't be here today.

I-i-i see.

And if you must know my name it is Dark Trinity of the Black Arms…

Wait?! THE BLACK ARMS!?

Yes. That is right. Your mother was going to lose you and I came to her. Much like I have now with you. Telling her what to do. She wanted to save you so badly and I hated seeing her in so much pain… so i helped and told her what to do. And in return I wanted something back.

What did you want back?

You see my story is a sad one.

As Dark Trinity start's to tell her tale of how it happened an image appears in her inner mind. Showing Eris everything. From the start of the Black Arms arrival and to who she was and how she played a hidden part in it all.

As you may know years ago the DARK ARMS attacked earth and their leader was none other than Black Doom himself. But what many don't realize was that fact that i was i was his, how you should say….Queen… if you would. I was the Queen of all the Black Arms why Black Doom himself was my elite Second and I guess one here on your planet would call... A Mate.. Betrothed… if you would, I believe. The DARK ARMS as you may know already worked like a hive mind. As one unite, a team. And like a hive it needs a leader to work even two. And thus that's where i and Black Doom came in. We were the leaders of our people. Our colony. And we had to take care of our people no? Well I am sure you know the story of all of that. In short, I had picked Black Doom out as my Mate cause he was the strongest and most powerful of our kind. And as the saying goes the female will seek out powerful males to breed with. And thus I picked Black Doom to become my King. A leader that could protect us all. That was till one of our kind betrayed us and sided with those HUMANS of this planet and killed Doom off along with every Black Arms that came with him. You see in short once more me and Black Doom were bonded as one. And i was on another comet heading here with more of our kind but when i felt Black Dooms, and the Black Arms essens die out it all but killed me. You see since we were connected. I could feel his pain, his sorrow, anger and more. And when i felt his light die out it was the end for me as well. As well for the Black Arms i was bringing. We slowly started to die on our way here. One by one we did and we knew if we tried to go to earth we would end up with the same fate as our brethren did. But it was too late to return to our home world for it was already gone. And, well you know already the rest after that. After Black Doom showed up. I am sure you were told tales and more. Anyway i laid in a Stasis Pod slowly dying. With me were some of our scientists they tried everything to keep me alive but to no avail. Soon our comet we were on entered earth's atmosphere. We were at a loss on what to do. And so taking a chance we agreed to send me here to earth. But before we could even get close enough to find a safe place to launch me to the lands below they shot us down. So we had to make do. Luckily I landed in a hidden temple by a forgotten tribe. There I stayed for 3 days till someone found me. It was a research team led by someone named Issa Long. They had believed I was the queen of the temple with advanced tech from long ago. Even before the first Robotnk wars. And in order to save my people they put me in a deep slumber. What fools they were. To think i was such. If they had known then who and what i really was i would of been killed for sure on the spot. But lucky for me unlike most of the Black Arms i didn't look like them. So I was spared for the time being. With the professor was a woman named Lyla Maria Monroe.

MY MOTHER WAS THERE!?

Yes she was. And I could sense life within her within my stasis pod. At the time the humans and others around me didn't know they were being influenced by me.

Wait? Was...was my mother to?

No she wasn't, I assure you she wasn't. No, I could not harm one carrying life within her. Only cause i was a mother myself if you would so I knew how precious life could be. No you see i can release a pheromone to bring others to me to do my bidding. At the time your mother didn't know she was carrying you. It wouldn't be for a time yet till she did.

Riiiight… So what does this have to do with me? You said you saved my life but how?

I am getting there my child. Now please let me finish.

Eris goes and nods and lets Trinity finish. The image goes and it changes again showing Trinity in her stasis pod now at a G.U.N hidden research facility.

After a few days in the Hidden Temple they go and bring me back to this Hidden Facility where they ran tests on me and so much more. They knew I was slowly dying and they where trying to save me. I admired them for it but it wasn't meant to be sadly. During this time, your mother came to see me on many occasions. She told the Professor she felt some kind of kindred bond with me and it drove her to want to know more about me. Who I was. What I was. Did I have a family and children? Did I have a husband? She wanted to know so much about me. And so the professor let her stay around. She would tell me so many things about herself. Her life and what she did on an everyday basis. About her friends and the trouble they would get into. And also her mate Maxwell Samuel Monroe. Your father. She even brought him to meet me once. Even when she was to have been on leave after finding out she was carrying you she still came to see me. She felt she had to. She felt she had to be there every step of the way even though it was useless to do so. She knew it was but she still wanted to be there for me so i would no longer be alone. In time I felt like we where becoming friends. And had it been a different senorio i am sure we would have been. But sadly it was not meant to be.

The image goes and changes once more to Lyla now at 5 ½ months along and in a wheelchair.

This is when it all started. As you know you were born 5 years after the event of Black Doom and his Army. your mother was nearing her last 3 months of carrying you but they had found out there were some complications with her. And they suspected it was due to how the air was during my Mates take over. And it was causing her some problems now. At this time the Dr and her had become close as well. Yet he allowed her to keep coming over to see me. And in truth he loved how she would come visit us both every chance she got. Even I myself had started to enjoy it as well. Even though I couldn't express my feelings about it. I did enjoy it. It wasn't till the end of the 5th month when everything started to happen. Your mother had paid us a visit like she had been doing. And this time Maxwell was with her. It was around 3 in the afternoon when it happened. Your mother was starting to have severe abdominal pains and I wanted so badly to be there for her and hold her and take them away but i couldn't. The Dr. and Maxwell were there trying to help her but it was no good. They didn't know what to do. They had called the EMT but it would be too late to save her AND you. You mother you see, had gone into premature labor and was bleeding. Even tho i couldn't see what was going on, I could still feel it and hear it all. I knew there wasn't much time and I knew I had to act quickly. And I knew what had to be done. I wasn't going to make it, they all knew it. Even i knew it. It was just a matter of time. So in the end i used what little strength i had left in me and i connected to your mother via thoughts and told her what she had to do. They didn't believe her at first but when i did the same to the Dr. they soon understood what had to be done. And so they did it. They took several bags of my blood and they started the procedure and put her in a stasis pod to save the both of you. and they connected us up. It was touch and go for a time but in the end it worked. During that time her and I were connected. We spoke to one another and I told her everything. Who and what I was. What had happened to my people and how I was the last of my kind as well as a mother. She asked me so many questions all of which I answered truthfully and told her so much more. For 3 months we spoke almost non it was finally time to say are final farewells. She didn't want to leave nor did I and we truly had become friends over the course of a year. But I told her I had to leave her now and that I would live on in you. Since you and her both now had my blood running through your veins. By this time both you and her had become part of the BLACK ARMS it was the only way to save both of you. Or at most you. For as you know your mother passed away 2 months later.

Yes, I remember my father telling me all of this when i was 6 years old. Not about how I was saved. He said that someone saved me and my mother. But he never said who it was or how it was done. At least not till now. But Trinity you said that you wanted something in return for helping her and me. What was it? And if all of this is true does this mean in a small way your my mother as well?

That my child is easy. First off I wanted to live on again. And live on in you. You my dear are the Princess of the new BLACK ARMS. and to answer your second question. I guess in some way I would be your mother now i think about it.

But the BLACK ARMS….

Are gone? *chuckles* oh no my dear they are not fully gone. There is one other that was created after Black Dooms rain. And to this day he still lives, alive and in hiding on another planet. You may know him as ECLIPSE THE DARKLING.

What?! But I thought Shadow and the rest took care of him. So the report's said.

No he escaped them and fled to safety with the few remaining BLACK ARMS. and they have been surviving on a remote planet not far from this one. I can give you the coordinates for them and a means to contact him but you will be on your own from there on how to do it.

I understand. But you said that I had a dark power in me and it was time for my awakening? What did you mean by that?

Simple. I meant me.

You?

Yes you now have all the powers i once when i was alive. But sadly they wouldn't wake fully up till the Blood Eclipse in a few months time. But the ones we do have now will help you. Open up your eyes my child and take a look at yourself. You have undergone a change why we rested not much but enough to take that bear down and take back what is rightfully yours. But know if we are to remain a secret we will have to take him out fully. We can't let anyone know of our plan till the Blood Eclipse.

No. I don't want to kill him. Have a better idea instead.

Do tell.

He has pure raw strength and power. Something I have never seen before. And that could be of use to us. If we could somehow TURN him into a drone of some kind why still keeping him as himself. This could work. And maybe anyone else who could provide to be useful to us as well in the end?

Oh like the way you think my child. That is quite possible to do something of the like. So for now how about we beat this bear into submission and take back what is yours and i'll tell you everything you need to know afterwards.

That sounds like a good plan...MOTHER…

With that Eris and Trinity go and laugh as the real Eris goes and slowly wakes up groning out in pain after the beating she got. She goes and looks up from where she was now and over to the Grolar Bear and her eyes go cold and dark. Eris struggles to get up but once she does she stands there panting as she points to the Grolar Bear.

I said to give me back my locket NOW! Or you're going to regret it.

The Grolar Bear swings his head around and his eyes go wide in shock at seeing Eris up once more. His eyes narrow as she goes and once more he punches his fits into his hand as he walks towards her getting for round 2.

I thought I took you down.

Well you almost did big boy. But I'm a hard kitty to take down. So before we start round 2 how about you tell me your name?

It Seems fair enough. The names Birch. Birch the Grolar Bear. and i like your new look. But it won't help you.

Eris goes and looks at herself in the pools waters and she could see she did in fact look different. Not by much but there were a few new changes to her. For one her left side was the most different. Her left eye had a weird shell like mark (see the shadow the hedgehog game icon) on it and it had gone fully black with a red gold eye in the midst of it. And her left hand had changed fully up to her elbow. It was now a pastel black with red markings on it muck like her spots. And her claws were a bit longer and a crimson red. She had crimson black crystals coming out of the back of her hand that looked deadly. Half her waist was also covered in a pastel black with red marking. And it went around to cover the back to where her tail was, which was now long and slender like a snake and the tip of it and a deadly looking scythe head on it. Her left leg up to the knee was pastel black with red and and it now looked more cloven and almost bird-like. And her left side of her back like the rest was the same as well and had a large bat like wing sticking from it. That when she brought around her could make a sort of barrier to protect her. Her face besides the shell like mark on it, the mouth had changed as well and was a gray white and her teeth had become sharper like fangs of a wild beast. She goes and smiles to herself and looks back at Birch.

Mother, what is this?

Do you like? As I said you changed why we rested. Not much tho. But let's say this is your dark form. Since we have become one now and your awakening is soon. I have even healed your wounds as well to an extent since he had really did a number on you.

I love it. And I now can't wait for the blood moon eclipse. And I thank you as well for healing me mother. But i need to be in really bad shape to convince the others.

Do not worry once we have gotten him under our control I will go and return you to like you where. So as to better convince the others of what happened. For now why not give our new form a new name. So all who here it will FEAR it.

I like that idea and I have just the one.

Well Birch im Dark Eris Trinity. Eris for short. And I am the PRINCESS and ruler of the new BLACK ARMS. And after today you will be referring to me as PRINCESS and you will only be listening to me and me alone.

Yeah will see about that PRINCESS. Birch says.

Smirking Eris goes and calls out to S-pup to go into battle mod Beta only to get silence…

If you're looking for your robo dog he left after he pulled you from the water.

SHIT! Then it looks like we will have to do this fast and hard then cause i can't risk letting the others know who I really am. So prepare yourself Birch cause the real fights about to begin.

With that Eris goes and using her new found claws she goes and attacks Birch why at the same time he attacks as well sending a forth a frosted blaz her way. Their punches end up hitting at the same time sending one another back but it was Eri who went and sent a deadly hit with her tail at him sending him flying back even more and into the same rock face he threw her at. Eris didn't let up not even for a moment sending kick and punches and more at him like he did her moments ago. She goes and using her new tail wraps it around his neck and slams him down into the ground had enough to leave a small crater in it. And she goes and hits him over and over again punching him into the ground. At the last moment Birch goes and blocks the last attack and manages to push her back enough to grab a hold of her tail rip off him and jump into the air and swing her around and slamming her into the ground. Eris goes and gasp out as the wind was knocked from her for a moment giving Birch enough time to jump back away from her to catch his own breath.

Maybe… I was wrong… maybe that… new form of yours will...help you this time Princess.

Eris goes and sits up slowly sits up holding her head shaking it as she looks up at him smiling. She goes and stands up and walks out of the crater and brushes herself off and goes and stands in front of him some feet away from him.

So tell me big boy what's the big deal with that cave back there? Eris oes and throws her thumb back over at it. Why do you need to beat the shit out of people who find it and this place? And who or what are you trying to protect?

Well if you must know I'm protecting HER… Birch goes and points to the cave and out of it comes a black Patch Striped Mackenzie Valley Wolf. She was HUGE compared to most of her kind and she was very beautiful. But she looked to be in bad shape as well. Eris stands there in aw for a moment as her mother speaks to her…

Eris my dear. What IS that beautiful creature?

It'a wolf mother. A Mackenzie Valley Wolf. It's the largest of the wolf breeds out there. And she looks hurt and in pain.

What happened to such an amazing creature? I don't know but Birch would know.

Wh-what happened to her?

Poachers is what happened to her…

Mother what do we do? He was only trying to protect this beast. That was why he attacked us. Cause he thought we where going to hurt her.

I admire him for his nobility my child. And his loyalty as well to his friend. You where right about him after all. And this is something that the New Black Arms can use. I have always admired bravery and loyalty whether it be friend or foe. Maybe we should rethink our strategy here for a moment and regroup?

Yes maybe. But not till i give this bear a good beating like he did me. Remember what we are here for now mother.

Yes. yes your right. There is no time for going soft just yet. This cub does need to be taught some manners. Let's finish this and rethink things after.

Alright Birch me and my…. OTHER half have talked things over. And we come to an understanding. Were going to finish teaching you some manners and turn you over to our cause and then AFTER we will help your friend over there. But she needs to go back into the cave where it is safe. We will not harm her any further then she is. And after we're done with our play date we will find her help. PROPER help.

What about her cubs?

CUBS!?

YES. She has four of them. They do not look good.

We will help them as best as we can depending on how bad they are. But know if they are sickly….

Birch looks away and nods…

Yes I understand… but… you will try won't you?

Yes we will try.

Thank you… my friend…

Of course…

Eris goes and she walks over to the wolf and the walks stands there looking back at her in the eyes not once looking away. Eris holds out her left hand and lets her sniff it and the Mother wolf goes and licks it and nuzzles it gently as if understanding. Eris takes her right hand and pets her and allows her to smell it as well. The wolf weakly wags her tail and whines.

You are still strong and I promise you we'll help you and your cubs if we can. But for now you must go back into your den and hide where it is safe. I need to finish teaching your friend some manners ok?

As if she understood Eris she goes and licks her right cheek and goes and limp back inside and Eris goes and walks over to the giant rock Birch had held her agents to beat her and she goes and using her Dark sides arm she goes and punches it and it falls into several big chunks. She goes and takes the biggest one one and picks it up with ease and walks over to the cave and places it in front of the caves entrance with enough space for air and light to get through it.

She will be safe now and we won't have to worry about her now. Eris removes her hand from the rock and looks back at him with a new light within her eyes. But as for you we need to finish up. And DON'T hold back. I need you to put me in the same state as before. If you trusted me with her then trust me on this. My friends can't know who and what I am. At least not yet. My mother…. Eris holds up her left hand and looks at it as she goes on… and I will explain everything to you at a later time. But if my friends were to find out who and what i am it could ruin everything we are now trying to achieve now now. So will you help us Birch?

I don't know what is going on or what you have become but i feel what you are saying even if your intent is evil. Fine, I will trust you and your...MOTHER for now.

Good we do promise to tell you everything once we are done. But we don't have much time left. I am sure S-pup has already warned the others and there on their way back.

Nodding birch goes and he takes a fighting stance as does Eris.

Then let's do this your Highness.

He's a cheeky little thing isn't he?

He is. I kind of like it really. So shell we?

Yes let's. And I think for now I will go and resume my sumber for now. As I am sure of you can tell how weak we were becoming.

Indeed mother. I can feel your power, tho a small amount you gave me, is indeed becoming weaker some. And if we were to make this battle look legit then we must do what is right. But what of the wolf and her cubs? How will we get them out later?

Do not worry Birch will be able to once we turn him.

Very well.

With that Trinity goes and she slowly starts to recede back into Eris's self conscious mind to rest. All the wille Birch stands there watching them as Eris new look fades away.

What happened?

Don't worry she is just resting for now. Mother thought i'd be a good idea to recede back into my self conscious mind to make this more convincing. As I said come time we will tell you everything my pet. Now let's do this. We don't have much time left.

Then in that case...

Before Eris could react Birch was on her in a flash and not letting her have a moment to even get a hit in….

In Shinin Star City rural district…

S-pup was going at his fasted speed and heading to where everyone should be by now. At their new homes and getting ready to start their new lives. He was on the intersection now and dodging cars, trucks and more as he went zooming by. He didn't have time to stop now Eris was in danger, so he had thought at the time, and he needed to get Shadow and Skye right away before something happened. S-pup goes and takes a left on the highway and starts zooming down through the city and down through Main street. He goes and running through a few red lights and stop signs. He soon finds his way to the Rural district on the outer reaches of the city's countryside. G.U.N. had owned quite a substantial amount of acres of SSC countryside,around the world as well, and thus is where kept for the EGT. S-pup goes and spots the teams truck and and he puts his boosters into over drive and by passes the G.U.N's military trucks. The 2 moving trucks as well as the Team's Mobile unit for races. He goes and stops 100 feet from them all just before the gates and takes a stand. The driver goes and sees him and he hits the brakes skidding to a dead halt and turning the head of the truck thi way and that to try and slow himself down. He soon stops causing the front of the truck to rock back and forth on its wheels which in turn caused everyone behind him to swerve as well to avoid hitting it from behind and son till everyone was at a dead stand still. The driver goes and looks on in pure shock and fear at what happened. Shaking his head he goes and opens the door to the truck and yells out at S-pup waving away the dust from the road…

WHAT THE FUCKING HELL YOU CRAZY ROBOTIC DOG?!

But before he could say more S-pup goes running to the back down the line of vehicles and jumps up and over them till he reaches Skye, Shadow and Jax barking in a frantic way as there getting out of their truck to see what happened. S-pup goes and jumps on Skye before he is fully out of the truck and knocks him over whining. But it was Shadow who asked the question's of the day…

Skye what's going on? And why does S-pup look in bad shape? AND WHERE THE HELL IS ERIS?!

S-pup goes and backs off Skye whining and curling up near the truckside as if he was trying to tuck his tail in between his legs even tho it was a bit too short.

FUCK! I knew I shouldn't of let her go off on her own. But it was either that or let her kill Richards and possibly the rest of us cause of Rias.

What is going on back there!?

It was Richard who had called out and Shadow looks at him sighing. Clearly annoyed.

Shadow what are we going to do? If she's in trouble then we need to go after.

DON'T you think i don't know that JAX'S! There's not much time to lose. Skye get my gear ready NOW! JAX! Tell Richard what's going on and let him know what's happened.

Right Shadow. They both go and say at once. Jax goes and runs to Richards why Skye goes and using his twin tails flys over to the mobile unit and heads inside and starts getting Shadows gear ready. After a few moments he comes fly out with Shadows Gear. a pair of air shoes, much like the air boards, and hands them to him. Along with a pair of high tech sunglasses and Shadow looks at him.

Trust me you're going to need them there new high tech sunglasses i have been working on of late. These for now are a prototype but they should do for now. Unlike most communicators everything you need with show up on the lenses. And you'll be able to keep in touch with us at all times. And as for your gear there a prototype as well but if i did everything right these will help you get there faster than your old ones since we don't have a chaos emerald on hand for you to use chaos control to go that far and back. But try not to overwork them. Once we get set up here I'll fly out on my board and meet you there with an EMT should she be in bad shape.

During Skys peptalk Shadow had gone and started switching shoes tapping the toe of them to get a feel for them. As he was about to take the sunglasses Richards explodes….

WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE COULD BE HURT?!...

Shadow goes and facepalms and shakes his head groning. Sighing and taking the sunglasses he puts them on and the moment he does they light up. In the background he could hear Jax and Richars fighting and this only annoyed him to the point he goes and sends a Chaos spear at the both of them causing them to yelp out in surprise.

Will you two shut it already? Me and Skye got a plan going and were going after her now.

I TRIED to tell him that but he wouldn't listen.

Jax's…

Yea Shadow?

Don't make me send the next Chaos Spear at your ass.

Riiight… shutting up now.

Same goes for you Richards. One more word and I'll do the same to you as well.

What!? HOW DEAR YOU….!

With one look Richards goes and shuts up and slowly tries to hide behind Jax trying to put him and Shadow between one another. Jax goes and looks at him like…" what the fucking hell man" why Shadow goes and placing a hand on Skye.

Hurry up Skye and don't take too long….

Right Shadow.

Alright S-pup lets go lead the way.

With that Shadow goes and starts of his gear and S-pup goes and barks at him running down the dirt road once more barking and taking to the air with a jump and flies off as Shadow goes and shooting a Chaos Spear right in between Richards and Jax causing Jax to yelp out and jump into Richards arms. They look at one another why Skye was trying his best, and FAILING at laughing at them. Jax goes and rubs the back of his head in a sheepish way as Richard drops him to the ground. This causes Skye to fully bust up laughing.

You feel better now Shadow?

Truthfully? Yea i do.

Jax had gotten up and he and Richard glare at him.

You do know if anything Jax will get you back for that right?

It will be fun to see him try. Anyway i'm off i'll see you soon Skye.

right. And Shadow?

Yeah?

Please be careful and make sure she's really ok.

I will.

With that Shadow was off and right behind S-pup who had been waiting this whole time for Shadow. Skye goes and looks at the rest nodding and with that Jax and Richards go and and compose themselves and get to work to finish thi long ass journey so they could worry about more important things.

Shadow was hot on S-pups tail and S-pup was taking him the very same way he had come once before making chaos as they did causing people to yell and shout out at them. And causing a few crashes along the way. If S-pup was taking him the same way he first came and was willing to cause such damage along the way back like this instead of thinking rationally like his AI chip should of it was bad. Shadow didn't have time to overthink thing's right now. Right now all that matters was getting to Eris. and fast. And if this was the fastest way then so be it. He wasn't going to argue whatsoever. S-pup was dodging and weaving this way and that threw traffic and Shadow himself was doing the same keeping on S-pups tail. There were a few times Shadow was jumping from car to car to really keep up with S-pup and causing even more hell and damage. At this point in time he didn't care. They were soon back on the highway and Shadow had just did a double flip over a large triple Semi and landed on the hood of a police cruiser causing the cop inside to to spill his coffee all over himself and yell out. The officer goes and gets out of his car and yells at him as S-pup goes flying past him which causes him to duck. And that was enough for him to get pised. He goes and gets back in his car and turns the lights on and calls for backup via his bluetooth headset…

This is Unit 556. This is Unit 556 calling for backup at once on the I 186.

Unit 556 what seems to be the problem over….

Yeah i got my sights on a black hedgehog and robotic flying dog heading the back way on the front way of I 186 and am in pursuit of them now and may need help over.

Copy that Unit 556. Sending help your way now.

All units of the SSCPD we have a black hedgehog and robotic dog on the loose heading the back way on the front way of the I 186 unit 556 is in pursuit of the suspects now over.

With that every SSCPD cop on duty was at the wheel and were heading down the back way of the front way of the I186 in no time. Shadow goes and looks behind him and curses under his breath but at the same time was somewhat relieved as well since he was going to need back up anyway if Eris was in bad shape. Tho he guessed he could have done a better job at asking for help. Something told him he was gonna get more than a few cops on his tail. And more than half the already on duty ones. But right now that didn't matter. But Shadow did have to do something. He didn't know where S-pup was taking him but he thought the less people knew the better. He goes and he puts on his brakes and does a backflip into the air and lands right next to the cruisers driver side and knocks on the window causing the driver to do a double take and nearly crashing but he kept his cool as Shadow goes and keeps pace with him. The cop goes and rolls down his window to yell at Shadow…

HEDGEHOG WHAT THE FUCKING HELL DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING?! I WANT YOU TO PULL OVER RIGHT NOW!

As much as I would love to do that, I can't.

Why not?

You see that robotic dog up ahead of us?

Yeah?

Well he's taking me to my friend who is more than likely in danger and i don't know where he is taking me to say the least. All I know is she could be hurt badly or we wouldn't be going the same way he came to get to get me. So it must be bad. Look all i know is that right now the less people know the better. So please if you would trust me on this one and call off any other members of your squad so as to NOT draw any attention on us till i know more that will be great. And later I will explain everything to you.

But do you have any idea on how much damaged you and THAT robo dog already DONE?!

Yeah i know but now's not the time to be arresting is it? Don't you think saving someone's life is more important than arresting me?

Well.. yes.. No… I mean… FUCK!

With that the officer goes and he calls back over into his bluetooth headset and talks into it.

All units this is unit 556. I repeat this is unit 556. over

Unit 556 this is HQ over. What is the situation over…

I need all units to stand by. Repeat i need all units to stand by over.

Understood unit 556. All units of the SSCPD please stand by till further notice. I repeat unit 556 has requested that all units of the SSCPD are to stand by till further notice over.

There comes some talk over the bluetooth of all units acknowledging the orders and say they will be on stand by for now. At the same time there comes a new voice as Shadow goes and tilts his head to listen in.

Shadow it's Skye do you hear me over?

Yeah i can hear your loud and clear Skye what's your EST buddy?

I am on my way now but i don't know if i'll make it in time. But I did hear over the tech labs communications that something happened with your quills in the mix. Mind telling me what's going on?

Yeah you can blam S-pup for that one. Whatever is going on he took me the same way HE CAME to get to us. And well. Let's just say I made a new friend here.

I see. I'm patching threw now.

After a few moments Skye managed to patch threw the officers bluetooth.

Hello? Unit 556. Can you hear me? This is Skye "tails" Prower. Mechanic of Team Cosmic Eclipse over.

The officer's eyes go wide as he looks over at Shadow and Shadow goes and nods at him.

Y-ye-yes i can over.

Good now, listen. I'm not too far behind you both but I've been stopped by some of your friends cause of Shadow and my robo pup and there thinking i am part of this witch i guess is true. But I NEED to be there with Shadow right now in order to help our friend out. She's been going thru a really bad time and me and Shadow are the only ones that can help her. Do you understand over?

Loud and clear Mr. Prowers. Just leave this to me..

All units this is unit 556. I repeat this is unit 556. I need all units of the SSCPD to stand down at once and let Skye "tails" Prower of Team Cosmic Eclipse go. Repeat. I need all units of the SSCPD to stand down at once and let Skye "tails" Prower of Team Cosmic Eclipse go at once over.

There comes chatter over the bluetooth at hering how they had one of the Members of Team Cosmic Eclipse and soon Skye's voice could be heard.

Thanks alot. I may be a bit behind but I'll catch up to you both soon. But right now you both need to hurry up S-pup is far ahead of you both. It looks like he's heading due north east to the forest.

Wait that's SSC National Wildlife Park. I know right where that is just follow me Shadow. I'll make sure we get you there.

Right. Shadow nods as the officer goes and floors it an speeds off to the Forest with Shadow close at hand, and his lights and sirens going off.

Officer.

Yeah Shadow?

Mind calling for an EMT i have a feeling we're going to need it.

Sure thing Shadow.

Within moments a EMT was on its way as the officer and Shadow near the turning point. The officer goes and screeches around the corner as Shadow goes and takes a shortcut up and over the small hill and to the other side. Within a few moments they were at the Wildlife Park, but they had lost s-pup.

Dammit where is he? Am not seeing him on my image map on my glasses.

SHADOW LOOK!

The officer goes and points down a pathway and sees some broken foliage.

Your robo pup must of went that way. If we follow the broken pathway….

It should lead us to Eris! Let's go!

With that they were off.

Back in the hidden meadow….

Eris and Birch had really been going at it and both looked like hell. And just like before Eris looked worse than before. Which is what they wanted. They stood there panting and in pain when Eris smiled at Birch….

Listen big guy lets finish this now. I have a feeling that we let our play time go on longer than I thought. And uninvited guests should be showing up any time soon. You remember what I said , right?

Yeah i do Eris. So how do we finish this?

Before Eris could say anything more she heard S-pup Barking and knew he was close….

SHIT! There hear. Quickly Birch come at me with your strongest attack and make it look good. I'll do the same as well.

Birch looks over behind Eris and sees the bushes moving and then at the cave worried.

What about her? He points to the cave.

Don't worry about her. I made a promise and I intend to keep it. But remember you made one to. So are you ready my Pet?

Yes I am. But…?

But what? He looked away and she understood right away.

If you must hold back then do so but make it look good ok.

Nodding he goes and gets ready for the final blow as does Eris. They go full head on at one another just as S-pup brakes threw the bushes and starts barking to Shadow and the police officer who in turn goes and yells out to him.

S-pup where are you at!?

This makes Eris and Birch look at one nodding at once as there hits, hit one another at the same time as Shadow finally breaks through the bushes with the officer close behind him. But before Shadow could do or say anything it was over. Eris and birch go and fall at once together practically in one another arms. Shadow goes and yells out Eris name just as Skye goes and bust threw the top of the meadows and down below at where Shadow and the Officer was.

Birch and Eris smile at one another just as Eris goes and releases her final attack to go and take control of Birch as was part of the deal they made...

Kiss of Darkness…

and with a soft kiss it was done…

Birch goes and could feel a new power within him and for a brief moment the mark of the BLACK ARMS… shows on his left upper arm. And fades away just as Skye Shadow and the officer show up next to them calling out her name.

She could hear something but wasn't sure what it was at first till Shadow goes and turns her over and holds onto her just as she starts to black out. It was just like before.

Hold on Eris help is on it's way. So just hold on…

Eris goes and scoffs on the inside thinking " if he only knew the real truth how much more wonderful would that be? hahahah"

As Eris goes and blacks out she calls to her Mother…

Mother? Mother are you there?

I am here my darling.

It's been done. Birch is now with us as we wanted.

Yes, I know look over there.

Eris goes and looks over to her right and there he was inside her mind.

Birch?

Eris? Eris where am i?

Your in my self consens mind now. We have become one after The Kiss of Darkness.

I see. So does that now mean that…

Yes it does. We can communicate with one another now as a unit. From here on out you will be my right hand and my second in command. There is much to do and so little time to do it all. My Mother will tell you everything. So listen to her understand?

Yes, my Princess. I understand. I Birch Grolar Bear here by from hear on will follow your every command without fail and will do my best to appease you, your Highness. And I will bring down all who oppose the new BLACK ARMS army.

With that he goes and he gets down onto one knee bowing,swearing his allegiance to her and Trinity and Eris smiles at him…

Rise my Pet we have much to do starting with my promise. And remember…

Yes i know. I know my Princess. And my Queen Mother.

Then let's hurry it's starting to get chaotic out there and i can hear so many voices and i'm sure she's scared to death on what happened to us both….

With that they both go and wake up. Birch first and not far behind him Eris. and she was right it was chaotic out there. There were a lot of people now from a few different police officers, to some EMT units and some park rangers. And all were buzzing around her and Birch and her. Making a fuss. She could feel people poking and prodding her why Skye was close by trying to tell them to be careful with her as he was trying to make sure she was ok. Shadow was over by the police cars talking with the one that helped them get here explaining things to him on what was going on. Why at the same time the moment Birch woke up he was already putting up a fight trying to get away from everyone to get to his wolf. But the EMTs were having none of it. Had they not drawn the battle out like they did he would have been able to fight them off. But even with his new found powers Eris gave him it would do no good. Not without revealing who he was. Or who she was. It was too risky.

Eris goes and looks over at him weakly and tries to get up to help him. She had to help him cause she had a promise to keep and she WOULD keep it. Even if it KILLED her. Eris goe and starts to struggle even though it hurt like hell. She didn't care

S-s-skye…. Stop them…. Please… they're hu...rting him.

Eris please calm down. There only trying to help him. And you too. You're both in pretty bad shape.

but...Skye we….

Please Miss Monroe lay back down so we can get you out of here. Your in safe hands now. So please just lay back down and we will get you out of her. And to safety.

At that point in time Trinity saw what was happening and she gives Eris a tiny bit of her power to try and fight back….

I said….let…. Me..go!

With that Eris brakes free of her restraints and sits up as Skye goes and falls to the ground along with one of the EMT members. Eris holds her side and pants hard as she tries to stand up but can't. She tries again and nearly falls over till Shadow goes and catches her and she looks up at him to tired and beat to even fight him off.

Eris you need to lay back down your badly hurt.

Not right now reject. I have a promise I need to keep to Birch.

What do you mean a promise?

Eris points to the cave weakly…

The. cave… I need it. To get. To the. Cave. reject…

Shadow goes and as he's holding her he looks over to the cave which can barely be seen because of the rock in front of it. If it wasn't for Birch weakly trying to pound away the rock he and everyone here would have overlooked it.

Eris i…

Shadow PLEASE… i...i promised him. And...and I promised her.

Shadow was beside himself right now and didn't know what to do. He wanted to make sure Eris was ok. But yet she made a promise to this bear named Birch and to whoever was in that cave. Her health should come first and foremost but he knew if he didn't help her would regret it later. So he gave in and nodded with a sigh. He goes and picks Eris up and walks over to the cave and sets her down on her feet where she goes and places a hand on Birch who in turn looks back at her with pleading eyes.

You promised…

I know we did and were going to keep it no matter what. But right now we're both too tired and weak to break this rock. So let Sadow do it with a Chaos Spear.

But all these people here? She won't come out. There's too many.

Eris goes and looks around and she sees Birch was right. There were too many people here. She would be too scared to come out and show herself. She looks to Shadow with tired and weak eyes sighing…

Shadow we need to get everyone here to leave. She won't come out and show herself otherwise. We need to get them back down to the park's entrance so she will come out. Once it is quiet she will come out and show herself to the rest of you. For now just you Skye and the two park Rangers can stay but the rest need to go.

She looks to Birch who in turn nods and she looks back at Shadow who goes and looks around trying to spot his new police friend and spots him. At this time Skye was close by when Shadow goes and walks by him telling him what was going on as Eris and Birch used the rock to keep upright. Eris goes and sighs placing a hand on the rock thinking as she lays her forehead on it. Skye comes over to place a hand on her back to reassure her but she shys away from his touch and moves closer to Birch who in turn moves closer to her in turn gently puts an arm around her and holding her close to him. She goes and turns her head into his fur and places her hand on his chest. Skye is taken aback by this and seems a little hurt by it. Shadow goes and comes over to them and sees her and Birch close together and the look of hurt on Skyes face as he looks away rubbing his right arm. Shadow looks a bit perplexed but thinks nothing of it for now as the two park rangers go and walk up.

The officer managed to get everyone away from here and it should take them about 15 minutes to reach the parks entrance.

Eris looks up and then anger in her eyes.

We don't HAVE that long. She's badly hurt and has cubs. And she's scared to death right now. And I promised Birch I'd help her and her cubs if I could.

Eris what are you talking about? Shadow asks.

She a really big...HUGE… black Patch Striped Mackenzie Valley Wolf….

This caused the two park rangers to gasp out and look at one another for a moment…

You don't think it's her do you?

It could be possible? She was the only one within the whole of the forest to be that big and have those markings.

The female park ranger goes and she takes out her phone and looks for something and she then shows it to Eris and Birch who in turn look at one another.

It's not the best picture but is this her?

They both nod as Eris answers.

Yes that's her.

Her name is 877654-3A Codename Alantia.

Alantia?

Yes. We had thought she was killed or her tracking collar had gone dead since it was about time to re-collare her with a new one. We heard she had pups with her. But ever since she went dark we couldn't know for sure. And we just about gave up hope. But if you both say it was her then…

It's her I should know. Like Birch, I got a first on literally on hands touch of her. And she's in really bad shape.

Wait? You mean you literally got to PET HER?! Her?! A wild animal?! A wild animal of her size?! That could LITERALLY RIP YOU APART!? THE BOTH OF YOU?!

The one who was freaking out was the male park ranger. And he looked like he was gonna pass out from having his mind blown to bits. Skye goes and giggles as does the female Park Ranger, why Shadow goes and shakes his head at him saying...

You think that's impressive you should see how she handles the jungle life back on the Island of Hucksure. She's always had a really special bond with wildlife. One time a giant Rainbow Quetzalcóatl Anaconda found it's way into our base. Everyone was freaking out. But if anything it was more scared cause it was hurt and in pain. Had Skye here in her coils about ready to eat him. We all were about to blast the thing when Eris saw what was wrong with it. She goes and not missing a beat attacks the thing so it would focus on her. It let Skye go and went after Eris. Before too long Eris had decked it hard enough to knock out the thing hurting her. It was one of its fangs. Needless to say the battle ended quickly. But everyone was holding their breath for what seemed like forever. Even me, and I was about ready to send a Chaos Sphere at it as it went into what we had thought was gonna be the final chomp. But as I was about to do so i stopped and saw that it was nuzzling her. Even PURRING for that matter. Which none of us knew that a Rainbow Quetzalcóatl Anaconda could DO. Needless to say we were all really surprised that day. Eris knew that the beast was in pain and needed help. And she took the time to do just that whereabouts any other man would have killed it on sight. And not asked any questions till it was too late. In short, if she said she got an on hands experience with Alantia then i believe her. Maybe some time I'll tell you all about the the tiger epidemic that one was pretty funny and it pissed off a Circus ringmaster. But for now let's get this wolf out of here. And be on your guard for now just to be safe.

Skye goes and runs over to Eris and Birch to help them but again she shys away from him once more and into Birches arms as they limp off a bit of the way. Skye follows them and passes Shadow who places a hand on his shoulder.

It'll be ok. Just give her time.

Yeah. if you say so.

Shadow goes and softly smiles at him as he gets ready.

Right everyone out of the way now?

They all answer him and he calls out…

I don't know if you can hear me Atlantia. But stand back…

CHAOS SPEAR!

Shadow goes and he throws a Chaos Spear at the rock blowing it up. Everyone goes and ducks, or shys away from the smaller bit's. Birch goes and he turns Eris away covering her from it all. After the dust settles everyone looks up to see if Alantia was ok.

Atlantia goes and she limps out into the setting sunshine whining. Eris and Birch were the first to run to her and she weakly wags her tail as her eyes light up for a moment before she falls over exhausted. Eris goes and falls to her side checking her over as Birch runs inside to check on the pups. Shadow, Skye, and the two park rangers come running over to her but with one look Skye and Shadow stop right away and Skay and Shadow both hold out there ams to stop the two park rangers as Shadow softly shakes his head.

Give her a moment. I think Alantia is fine just exhausted. But let Eris look her over.

But Shadow…

Trust me on this. Right now that wolf's life is more important than documenting how bad she looks. None of us are to go over there till Eris gives the ok and if any one of you two do you'll have me to deal with!

Shadow goes and growls at them causing them to back off a few steps without having no choice to.

After a few moments Alantia goes and looks up and over at Eris weakly whining at her and taping her tail on the grass.

Easy girl won't hurt you. I promised you I'd try and help you if i could remember?

For a brief moment Eris left eye goes and turns a golden crimson color and stays like that as Alantia goes and whins and nuzzles her even licking her. Eris's eye goes back to normal and she softly laughs as Alantia licks her. After a few moments Birch calls out and everyone looks to the cave but stays where they are…

Eris I need help.

Eris goes and gets up pattng Alantias's head as she walks off to the cave. Alantia goes and tries to get up but Eris stops her…

You stay girl. Will bring your pups to you.

With that she lays back down and Eris head inside. Birch where are you? I can't see anything.

I'm further in the back. Just follow my voice.

No way i'm doing that hold on i'll get S-pup to give us some light.

Eris goes and calls out for s-pup…

S-pup I need your help!

He runs over tilting his head.

Give me some light. Just enough to light the cave up so I can see. Try a medium low light.

He barks at her and he goes and he turns to the cave and and a spot on his back goes and opens up and a light comes from out of it and turns on giving Eris enough light to see. She walks into the cave telling him to stay put as she goes deeper in it gets dark again but not like a moment ago. But yet it was dark enough. She soon finds Birch kneeling over a litter of 4 pups. She goes and kneels over them as well and places a hand on them. There were 3 females and a male. The male looked just like his mother but had pach fissure piebald instead of striped like his mother. They look at them and Eris sees right away that two of the females look really bad why the male and other female looked to be in better shape.

Eris…

I know my pet. I know. I told you I'd help save them all if I could. And we will try. But in the end its Alantias choice on what happens to them.

Nodding he takes the two stronger ones and hands them to Eris and he takes the two weaker ones and they head out of the cave. The sun had set even further behind the trees and making the meadow darker.

S-pup low high beams if you please.

With that S-pup goes and brightens up the meadow more and Eris and Birch go and and head over to Alantia with her 4 pups. Shadow and the rest had stayed where they were but with the exception of a new member to the group who Skye and the other two rangers were talking to why Shadow made sure everyone stayed far away from Alantia. Shadow goes and sees them coming out and tells them to quiet down as he walks over to them just as they were setting the pups next to Alantia.

Eris what's going on?

It turns out two of the 4 are not good and won't make it in this state. But the other two will. And I promised Birch I'd help them but…

How did they get like this tho?

It was poachers that did this. I know I saw them during one of my trips here one day. Birch goes and starts to tell his story of what happened…

They wanted her and her pups for some hunters ball. And when they saw her and her cubs they knew they would have a rare prize on their hands because of her being a rare patch piebald. Her son here has it as well but his is different. When I was out riding one day I saw her in a cage. And i knew i couldn't leave her there so i took on the poachers on my own and rescued her and her pups. Found this hidden meadow which I thought she would be safe at and I have been trying my best to come by every day and look after them. I was trying to hunt for fresh meat and everything for her but it wasn't working cause they had done some damage to her already and she was weak as well. I was slowly feeding her small chunks of meat to her with a deer carcass i took down which was helping some but two of her pups looked bad with some kind of sickness. I had guessed it was cause they kept her and her pups away from one another. If i hadn't showen when i did they would have been dead by now. Then Eris found this place i been trying to protect and well…

Birch goes and looks at Erish sheepishly and blushes then looks away.

Shadow sees this and grunts…

I see. So that explains everything on why you look like hell AGAIN for the second time this year.

Shut it reject.

Shadow grunts at her as he goes and he picks up one of the two healthier looking pups, the male, up but his scruff and holds him. He goes and then picks up the other one and walks off with them.

Do what you need to do with the two weaker ones i'll take these two just over there by the waterfall. Once you've done what you had to, will, worry about her.

Alantia goes and growls softly at shadow and Eris quiets her letting her know i'd be ok she settles down.

Shadow if you could leave them here with their mom i think that will help some. I don't know why but those two Rangers rubbed me the wrong way and I can't put a finger on it.

You felt it to uh? You bear what do you say? Did those two rangers feel off to you? Shadow goes and looks at Birch.

Yeah they do. Birch grunts. I think that female was one of the poachers i saw i can't remember off hand. It was nearing dusk when I found their camp and Alantia. And the forest was already darkening.

Right. Don't worry i'll keep these two safe. If there who we think they are then i'll use these two as bait and lure them out. If they run then I'll know it. I'll send Skye over to you to help here.

Birch?

Birch nods at Shadow and warns him…

If any harm comes to them you'll pay dearly HEDGEHOG….

Shadow grunts and nods at him and walks off with the two pups and sends Skye over who looks at them.

Skye does S-pup still have his x-ray upgrades in him still?

Yeah he does, why do you ask?

Why do you think? So I can go and see if this is prime real estate for the new cabin I'm building?

WHY DO YOU THINK I WOULD ASK THAT SKYE?! WE HAVE A SICK AND INJURED WOLF HERE WITH MORE THAN A BUSTED LEG! AND TWO SICK AND DYING WOLF CUBS!

Right right...sorry Eris i-i-i didn't mean anything by…. I just….

Just get out of here Skye you'll just be in the way.

Eris goes and calls S-pup over as Skye goes and walks off and heads over to Shadow holding himself as he's looking down his ears folded back not wanting to look at Shadow right now. Skye could tell something had changed in Eris today. Even more then she was already. And her snapping out at him like that was too much. Sure he could pin it to pain since her and that Grolar Beard had been fighting due to a misunderstanding. And now all of a sudden it was like him and her had become super close even tho they don't know one another that well. Even after a day. Sighing his ears perk up when he hears his name being called by Shadow. And he looks at him then away back at Eris and Birch.

Shadow? I-i-i think something happened to Eris, more than what has already happened. She's never snapped at me like this before.

Shadow goes and paces a hand on Skye's shoulder trying to comfort him.

Listen Skye it's more than likely due to the pain she is in right now and something tells me that her and that Grolar Bear ended up becoming more than enemies. But friends and rivals within the last few hours. I haven't seen her that beat up, well not counting the battle LAST month, well i don't really know when the last time i saw her that beat up. So just give her time ok Tj?

Yeah sure Shadow…

What Shadow didn't want him finding out was that he sensed it as well. And he didn't want to worry Skye till he knew for sure on what was going on with her. But he knew also it would be a matter of time till Skye found out as well. Sure Skye was only 16 years old, and still a kid. But he was smarter than his dad and Eggman put together. And highly mature for his age. He had an I.Q of 350, and had graduated from high school at only 12 years old. And had been taking his college classes, at age 13, online why helping out in G.U.N and as Team Cosmic Eclipse's Mechanic. His mind was nothing this generation had seen, even Ivan Robotnic son of Eggman had an I.Q 200 points higher than Skyes. Resting at 550. And thus surpassing his father's I.Q of 300. Hell even Skye surpassing HIS father Miles. Even still he wanted to keep it from him for as long as he could but something told him that wouldn't be the case for much longer. Standing there as he looked over to where Eris and Birch were at his right ear twitches and he looked back at everyone.

What's going on?

These two are thinking it's a good idea to go and take these two pups you have into the station and have our stand by vet's look at them. But I myself think it's best to wait for the other 3 wolves so we can take them in together.

I see? Shadow goes and looks at the pups he has and he nods. To be honest it's the reason I brought them over here. The mother and other two are not gonna make it there in really bad shape. Eris and the bear are talking now on what the best move would be to end their suffering. And they wanted a few minutes alone.

But Shadow…

Shadow goes and looks at Skye for a moment narrowing his eyes at him and they lock eyes a sort of privet talk between one another. It tookSkye a few moments to get that something was going on and then it dawned on him as he took the little female pup from him and held her as he looked at the rest with lowered ears…

Ye-yea thats whats going on. I mean i knew something was off when Eris snapped at me but i didn't know it was cause the mama wolf was that bad. So now I understand what's going on and why she did that to me.

The Head Park Ranger looks to Shadow than him and back to Shadow sensing something is going on and taking the hint.

Back over by Eris and Birch unknowing to Skye and the rest Shadow had left his prototype sunglasses with Eris who found them in the grass a moment after he left with the two pups and she and Birch heard everything going on and started talking with one another on what to do.

We need to do something to make it look like she's dead. That's the only way.

But how?

I wish I knew.

At that moment Eris's left eye goes and turns its golden crimson color as her mother takes over for a moment…

Maybe I can help out. But Birch will have to be ok with this.

How? And why Birch?

As long as it helps her in the end I'll try anything if you think it will help you Majesty.

Right. If we do this right we can make it look like she is dead. It will last 15 minutes which should be long enough to convince everyone. And then afterwards she will wake up on her own as if nothing happened. Birch you will have to be the one to do it. You were given a new power when Eris turned you. It's a sort of poison if you would. That has both effects of either killing someone, or in this case knocking them out cold to where it looks like there dead. And as i said it will last 15 minutes and they will wake up on their own and act like nothing has happened. It does have a small side effect of where they will forget what happened 15 minutes prior to it. Which is fine. Eris you have this ability as well but yours is much stronger since your of royal blood and we wish to save the beast and not kill it.

You think you can do it Birch?

Birch nods and answers….

Yes I can. Just show me what I need to do and I'll do it. And what of the two pups?

Eris will deal with them. The poison is fast acting they won't be in any pain and they won't feel anything at all.

Very well you highness.

Now before we start. Eris I been sensing a strong energy close by but I can't pinpoint it. But it feels as if it is near where that big boulder used to be a few moments ago before we destroyed it. Take a look after that traitoris Hedgehog leaves.

Right mother I'll do it.

After that Trinity goes back to her deep slumber for now as Eris and Birch goes and talk a few more minutes before putting the plan in motion. And once they figured out what they had to do they did it. Alantia now looked dead and if Trinity was right she would wake up in 15 minutes. And as for the two weaker pups Eris went and put them to sleep as well. And like Trinity said they didn't feel a thing at all. Just as if a vet would use a special medicine to put one's pet to sleep for the last time. They were at least happy that Alantia was able to say goodbye in her own wolfy way and understood what was going on. And when she survived this she would live again to breed more pups and this time in a safer place and environment. She would make sure of it.

She goes and she picks up Shadows sunglasses he left behind and puts them on. And moment she does they light up with a Holophace on the lenses and she smiles. She would have to get Skye to make her a pair. She hits the side of them and the communication icon comes up and turns on and shows all of who was connected to it….

Shadow Eris said it's done. Alantia and the two pups are gone now. They will stay behind and bury her and her two pups.

Right. Let's get these two to their truck so they can get them to the ranger station and get looked at. If it's ok with you two could we go with you and put them in the carrying crate?

Aah sure… why not. This will give you the chance to say goodbye to them. Come on will show you where it is.

The Head ranger goes and watches them leave and heads over to where Eris and Birch was…

So...is she really dead?

No she's not. It's a special trick I know that if done right can make the person, or in this case, animal look like there dead when in all reality there only in a state of self animation. It slows the heart rate and there breathing so much it makes them look dead. But in about 12 minutes she will wake up. Eris told him.

I see. And the two pups?

They….sighs…. They won't be waking up sadly.

I understand. The fox said you would bury them

Yes we will. Over by where the bolder was.

Right. You think that hedgehog will get those two?

That HEDGEHOG is named Shadow and as much as i hate his very existence he will get them. And I'm even sure that by now Skye has hidden a smale tracker in the carrier as we speak. And thus in a few moments Shadow will be on them. And in a few moment's I should be getting word of what's goin…

There heading due east the way we came here a few hours ago. Shadow states. Skye planted a chip on them and a sound recording bug as well. So we can hear everything that's their saying. And it sounds like there going to make a stop off at that rest area we were at today to change rides.

Then what are you standing around for HEDGEHOG?! Get your ass into gear and go after them!

I would if i could Belladonna but i can't

Why not?

Cause my gear is not working.

What do you mean your gear's not working?!

The new gear Skye gave me is a prototype set…

SKYE!?

Don't worry right now as we speak he's going after them now since i can't. And you know i would of if I could.

Good then in that case Shadow?

Yea Belladonna?

1. Don't call me that you know i hate it. And … you think….you could get the EMT back up here please. I'm not feeling so good now.

Sure thing Belladonna. Will be back that way soon.

Birch looks at Eris and could see she did indeed look a bit off. The Head Ranger was back over by the entryway of the meadow once again just as Alantia was waking up.

Eris goes and slowly starts to head over to where the big rock was she was now starting to feel it all. But she had to finish. She heads over and starts to remove rocks and more from where the bolder used to be. And as she does a shining light emerges from the dirt. After a quick look around and not seeing anyone but Birch around she goes and uncovers a Chaos Emerald. One of 7 of the magical Echidna Gemstones. The light dies down and once it does it reveals its color to be the light blue gem. Smiling she called Birch over who slowly walks over. It was clear he was starting to feel out of it to. Eris goes and picks the Chaos Emerald and looks to Birch tossing at him…

Trade yea for my Locket.

Birch catches it and his face lights up.

Deal. he goes and finishes coming over and he reaches into his satchel and puts the chaos emerald in it and takes out and hands Eris her locket.

Just so you know you owe me a new gold chain for this. She states as she puts it in her pocket for the time.

Fair enough Princess. He grunts at her as she sighs and tries to sit down a bit off to the side but ends up falling instead. Birch goes and manages to catch her and help her down to rest.

Birch I dug as best as I could. You think you could put the pups to rest please. I want to, I really do. But I'm Not feeling so good right now.

Sure Princess.

Just as Birch was going to head back Alantia had already came over with one of the pups and placed it in the hold made. And she goes back for the other one and does the same again. And Birch goes and places dirt over them with the help of Alantia. After a bit of time Birch comes over to Eris and he lays down next to her along with Alantia. All 3 let out a tired sigh.

According to S-pups readings her right front leg will have to be amputated. It's in such bad shape that it's starting to get infected and it's starting to become dead. There's no saving it. She has a few busted ribs which i'm surprised they haven't pierced her lungs yet. And she very malnourished. It looks like there was a chain or something around her neck at one time and has embedded itself in her neck surprisingly enough it hasn't gone all the way threw. It must be really painful to swallow and that could explain why she's so malnourished. She has some infection as well but she's holding strong. I think we got to her in time another week or 2 and it would of been too late.

Do you think she will make it if we manage to get her the help she needs?

Yes she will and i have contacts who can help. Believe it or not I'm not all sexy looks and fighting skills. I'm also one of the top richest people on this planet. So I have money and resources as well. Me and my whole family are. Well i guess just me now since I'm thats all thats left of the Monroe line.

How will she survive with only 3 legs in the wild?

I'm sure Skye can come up with something to help her. And we will then relocate her to my lands I have here that my Father used to own. Which I guess I do now. From the files I have there about 80,000,000 square acres of land. So that's like 125,000 square miles of land. We can build her a super sized pen for her and her cubs in no time. She will be protected on my family's land. And anyone trying to hunt on my lands will pay.

Birch looks at her as Alantia goes and lays her head on him and he pets her. He was about to say something more when Shadow goes and shows up with the EMT. Birch gets up and helps Eris up and the moment she Stands up she starts coughing up blood. Shadow goes and runs to her just as she slowly blacks out sending a message to Birch before she does.

Don't let him know you have that Chaos Emerald we will need it.

I won't Princess. Now rest.

Let Shadow know...let everyone know that Alantia is under the Monroe names protection and they will have to go through me for anything and everything….

With that Eris finally blacks out from her injuries….

Oh no Eris has finally collapsed from her injuries from the battle with Birch the Grolar Bear. and it looks like they could be more trouble than anyone thought. What will happen with the Lyox? Will she make it or will she end up succumbing to the internal bleeding?

Find out in Act 2 of Chapter 2. New Life. New team. New living hell.

Where we will find out if she will make it or not.

And also find out who Birch the Grolar Bear really is. Is he really a new ally or is he something more? Why did he really join Eris and Queen Trinity of the Dark Arms without a real fight? And why does it seem like him and Eris, after only one battle and a kiss, are now closer than ever as if they were more than a united Team like a bee hive.

What will become of Alantia and her two remaining pups? Will they make it as well?

And will Skye be next to Join Eris Dark Team as well? Or with the Twin Tail fox end up going solo and Join another team thus becoming an Enemy to her?

Shadow has sencest something within Eris. Will he find out what it is before the Blood Eclipse? Or will he find out too late?

And lastly what will Eris and Queen Trinity do with the Chaos Emerald they found. Why is it they need it? And will the remaining 6 Emeralds end up in their hands?

Find out in Act 2 of New Life. New Team. New living Hell. coming to a fanfic site near you.