Episode 48: The Darkest Storm Part 3

Things are not looking good for the Freedom Fighters and the Chaotix, the Ancient Walkers are gone, Mogul has gained the Sword and the Crown of Acorns, and Ixis Naugus and the Arachnis have joined his forces.

And now, the Freedom Fighters, Chaotix, and others begin to fight the two joined forces. The Freedom Fighters, Chaoitx, and others are mostly dealing against the Destructix and the Archanis. Fiona ducks under one of the Arachis weapons and she kicks her foot at the ninja's face.

Fiona calls out, "Hey, Blue! Can we wrap this up? This is getting tiresome."

"Sure thing, Fiona," Sonic says, and punches Drago in the face.

Then says. "I've never been one to disappoint a lady."

Then leans to Sally, "Present company excluded."

"Now is not the time, Sonic,"Sally says.

"Never is," Sonic says.

Eve then uses her spin dash to slam Flying Frog as Elisa kicks one of the ninjas.

Sonic calls out, "Hey Elias! Let's go get your stuff back."

"Lead the way, Sonic," Elias says.

"Then let's go," Eve says.

Sonic, Eve, and Elias run past the fight and toward Mammoth Mogul.

Mogul holds out the sword, "And you three so eager for death? Come, then…"

He then swings the sword, "And perish!"

Eve invervines by using her sword to repel the attack.

Sonic takes the crown from Mogul's head, "Ha! Game, set, match, Mogul!"

Elisa then slides under Mogul and Eve pushes him and the sword out of his way. Eve and Sonic join together with Elias.

Sonic presents the crown, "Your majesty."

"Thank you, Sonic. Now we need to return it to my father. His birthright should purge it of Mogul's taint," Elisa says.

Before Elias can grab hold of the crown, a powerful burst of energy pushes the three back. The three fall to the ground and feel strange pain.

"Wha-what happened?" Sonic asks.

"Had you been bound to them when they were created, you might have stood a chance. Instead, the source of all… is permanently changed. It is mine," Mogul says and uses his magic to levitate the crown to him.

He then hears someone shouts, "Varlet…"

Mogul turns his head to see Connery holding the Sword of Light in his hand.

"I say to thee… nay!" Connery says.

Connery looks at the sword, "The Ancient Walkers charged me to purge, the world of dark Magic. I thought I was finished when I had slain Domoleces the Elder and so many before him. I see now that I have but one more task at hand," Connery says.

Sonic gives Conner a thumbs up, "Alright, Connery. Let's do it to it!"

Eve smirks as she holds her sword.

"Stay out of this once in your miserable lives. You insufferable wretches," Mogul angrily says.

Mogul then uses his power to create a hand. Eve quickly moves out of the way, but the hand of earth grabs Sonic.

"Hey! No fair!" Sonic calls out.

"Your patron spirits are no more, Connery. You are at my mercy!" Mogul says,

"Nay, Mogul. They are with me now in my final act!" Connery says.

Connery and Mogul swing their swords behind them and clash with one another. Eve is forced to watch Connery with all his might. Mogul and Connery make their swords glow as they clash with one another.

Connery says, "They gave me this! The Sword of Light. Blessed with the Power to Destroy the Darkness!"

Connery continues to fight Mogul with the sword.

As Connery fights, he says in thought , "I am sorry, my king. I must destroy the source of all.

They both soon press their blades against one another as they glare at each other.

"I am Sir Connery! Paladin of the Ancient Walkers! Bringing of the Light and Enemy of the Darkness," Connery says.

"And they chastise me for my verbosity…" Mogul angrily says.

Connery continues to fight against Mogul.

Connery calls out as he strikes the Sword of Light at the Sword of Acorns, "By the power invested in me by the highest of powers…"

"C'mon, Sir Connery. Show him how it's done in old school!" Sonic calls out.

Then Eve calls out, "Go for it!"

"I smite thee!" Connery cries out and swings his sword at Mogul and the Sword of Acorn.

Suddenly, the Sword of Acorn shatters into pieces and Mogul falls to the ground as the crown falls from his head. However, not everything is for the better. Connery suddenly disappears in smoke and all that is left is his clothes.

Eve panics, "Connery!"

"Oh no!" Sonic exclaims.

Sonic, Eve, and the others hurry to Sir Connery as he disappears in smoke and his clothes remain on the ground. Eve kneels down and picks up the clothes he is wearing.

"Wha-what just…" Tails asks, shocked.

"What happened to Connery?" Sonic asks.

Merlin sadly says, "He used his very life to destroy the corrupted source. He gave everything."

Sally sadly says, "Connery."

Meanwhile, The Destructix helps Mogul get up after the blast he has taken.

"Master?" Naugus calls out.

Mogul grunts in pain, "This means nothing… nothing!"

Sonic, the Freedom Fighters, and Chaotix are not pleased.

Sonic angrily says, "Nothing! We lost a life just to take away your toys! That's giving too much!"

"This day may be weary with the toil of battle, but is not over! I still command incredible power!" Mogul says.

Suddenly, something flies over them and a familiar voice says, "What a coincidence!"

Everyone looks up to see Dr. Eggman with his Egg Fleet.

"So do I," Eggman says.

Eggman calls out, "Fire at will!"

With that, Eggman's Egg Fleet begins to fire at everyone. The Freedom Fighters, Chaotix, and others hurry away from the scene while Mogul and his gang hurry in the opposite direction.

Eggman commands, "Now that they're properly corralled… tag 'em!"

With that, Dr. Eggman's fleet begins to fire at Mogul and the gang. As the Freedom Fighters and Chaotix make a run Eve turns her head to see the six Arachnis are trying to get away, but there are too many for them to avoid. Eve becomes shocked, and feels that she needs to do something. Eve turns back and begins to accelerate her speed with much energy she has left. The six Arachnis gather together and are about to be struck. Eve then speeds them out of the way.

Eve then places herself and the Arachnis in a bubble and shouts, "Chaos Control!"

With that, Eve and the Arachnis have disappeared. Meanwhile, the Destrctix and Naugus are striked and are disappearing. Mogul is hit and begins to disappear.

"I… won't… let… won't…. No…. No!" Mogul cries out.

Soon, Mogul disappeared as well.

Eggman shouts, "Ha!"

Eve soon reappears with her friends and family as Eggman lands his ship to the ground having the Arachnis with them.

"Wake up, folks! We're not finished," Sonic says.

"Relax hedgehog, I'm not after you today," Eggman says.

"Yeah Right. Pull another one, Doc," Eve says.

"I'm being sincere, rodents. Mammoth Mogul and Ixis Naugus were far more of a threat to me thank you," Eggman says.

"So you just blasted them? You usually aren't that clean-cut," Sonic says.

"On the contrary, Sonic, they've been teleported away using technology I used on A.D.A.M's armor. They are my captive now," Eggman says.

"What about us, then?" Eve sternly asks.

"What about you?" Look at my Egg Fleet! I could wipe you all off the map! But not yet," Eggman says.

Everyone looks to see the Egg Fleet flying over there, and there are a lot of them.

"No need to be shy. Let's go, Eggman!" Sonic says.

"I will crush your pithy resistance when I want to, rodent! You will meet your end on my terms, and mine alone! Eggman says.

Sonic pounces at Eggman, "We'll see about…"

Eggman however, dodges, making Sonic shouts, "Hey!"

Eggman maniacally laughs, "Too slow, Sonic! You're all too tired to be worth my effort!"

Eggman and his sleep begin to leave, "Until next time!"

Sonic, Eve, and their friends watch as Eggman and his fleet leaves the area. Eve then notices the Arachnis aren't with her anymore.

"Huh? Where'd they go?" Eve asks.

"Where did who go?" Sonic asks.

"The Arachnis. I saved them from being hit and teleported them here, but now they're gone," Eve says.

"Maybe they left," Fiona says.

Eve sadly sighs, "Maybe."

A few days later, Sonic, Eve, along with the Freedom Fighters, The Chaotix, Merlin, Sally and her family are at the graveyard in front of Connery's tomb, paying their respect.

"Connery gave his life defending his kingdom and his world. For a paladin, he could receive no greater honor," Merlin says.

"I know, but… we could have… we could have helped him," Eve sadly says.

Sonic hugs Eve, "I know. But I'm sure Connery wouldn't quit if I'd bit it. I won't dishonor his sacrifice by quitting."

"I'm not going to quit ether," Eve says.

King Acorn holds the Sword of Light in his hand and says, "And neither will I."

He then raises the Sword of Light into the air, "His sacrifice will not be in vain. Our city will be as valiant as he was. Like long ago, I will be brave with the Sword of Light that once belonged to him. And this sword will be passed down the Acorn Line. A symbol of our commitment and a testament to his bravery."

"You go King Acorn," Sonic says.

Elias says, "And we'll be there to help you father."

"And so will the Freedom Fighters," Sally says.

"Thank you my children," King Acorn says.

Then he says, "Come now, let's go home."

After paying their respects to Connery's grave, everyone heads back home.

"Alright. We've lost the Ancient Walkers. Now who do we turn to for a Deus Ex Machina, or whatever you call it?" Sonic asks.

"I think I can consult my mother about Aurora. I also think it will be best for me to return to Angel Island to talk to my father about what happened," Knuckles says.

Then turns to Eve, "And I think you should come with me."

"How come?" Eve asks.

"Well, because you also made contact with Aurora. After everything you told me about what happened, and the events of today, I think it's best we pay him a visit. Plus, we need to find Athair and the rest of the Brotherhood. They might be able to help us," Knuckles says.

"You're right. But I like to get some rest first. I'm plum tuckered out," Eve says.

"I'm sure Ahtair is still outside and is strong, right?" Tails asks.

"And I have a few connections," Merlin says.

Sonic zips front, "Besides, we're the best of the best. We can make do as long as we count on each other."

"We can do it together!" Tails cheers.

"Sure," Knuckles says.

Eve says, "I'll catch up with you. I need to take care of something."

"Sure. We'll all be at Uncle Chuck's Diner if you need us," Sonic says.

Eve nods her head and she zips off.

Sometime later, Eve is with Jazz who is sitting on her head, and Shun who is wrapped in a blanket being held in her arms. Eve looks around as she takes out a note. The note reads, 'Meet us in front of the Great Forest." Eve walks to the entrance of the forest to see if anyone is around. Suddenly, the six ninjas land on the ground in front of her.

Eve says, confused, "Shang."

"Yes. We just want to pay you a visit one last time," Shang says.

"What do you mean?" Eve asks.

The eldest female spider says, "My name is Su. And all six of us will be leaving today."

"What? Why?" Eve asks.

"It is hard to explain, but in a way, you ended up changing our fates. That is all we are able to tell you," Shang says.

"Change your fate?" Eve says, confused.

"Yes. Sadly, we cannot tell you anymore, but also like to see our little brother for the last time in a while," Shang says.

"But where will you go?" Eve asks.

"That will have to remain classified," Shang says, and places his hand on Shun's head.

The baby giggles and grabs hold of his hand. Then Shang takes his hand away as the baby reaches out.

Su gives Shun a kiss, "We'll miss you little brother."

The ninjas wave goodbyes to Eve, Shun, and Jazz. Eve and Jazz wave goodbye while Shun moves his arms around with glee. Then the ninjas jump away from the scene and are traveling far from the city. Eve sighs sadly knowing that it will be a long time for Shun to see her siblings for a long time. Eve begins to rock Shun in her arms and begins to sing a song.

Eve Hedgehog:

Yume wa kaze

(Dreams are the wind)

Hikari michibiku

(Guiding light)

Sora to kumo o koete yuku

(Crossing over the skies and clouds)

Anata no koe hibike

(Your voice echos)

Shiawase to

(Happiness)

Iya na omoide

(And unpleasant memories)

Yasashii ima ga toozakaru

(The Gentle moment goes far away)

Shizuka na yoru tsuzuke

(This quiet night continues)

Kono basho ni nokosu

(Even the footprints)

Ashiato sae

(That I left here)

Kiekakete yugamu

(Begins to disappear and become distorted

Kizuato no you

(Like a scar)

Yume no naka

(The heart that was born)

Umareta kokoro

(Inside of a dream)

Garasu mado ga

(The glass window)

Kimi miteru

(Sees you)

Shun no uchi ni komete

(Gather it all while it's still ripe)

Sugaru kimochi sutete

(Throw away the urge to hang on)

Subete omoi tsunage

(Connect all feelings)

Soon, Shun falls asleep in Eve's arms while Jazz falls asleep on Eve's head.

In Eggman's secret lair, he has Mogul, Naugus and the Destructix trapped in the Egg Grapes. Some of them are still rather confused about the sudden transport they have.

A.D.A.M says, "I am reading that Mogul is protecting them all from the Biofield deletion, father."

"Let him struggle, A.D.A.M it will make his destruction all more enjoyable. Now that I have some top-quality catches, and with the Void connected to this Zone of Silence, the power I will obtain will be far more stable and useful. Once the power is mine, New Mobotropolis and Knothole will cease to be. Until then, Daddy needs his shut eye. It's been a… tiring day," Eggman says.

"Yes. You should rest, father. There is much left to be done," A.D.A.M says.

Eggman soon leaves the room so he can sleep for the night. A.D.A.M has himself placed in his secret room.

He says to himself, "I have made you the unrivaled power on Mobius. I have destroyed the Ancient Walkers and the source of all. Soon, you and Sonic will be destroyed as well. You will make the connection too late that I demonstrate my own movements. Of course, I need two mobians and a certain sword for my ultimate plan."

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