CHAPTER 3
YEAR 2 AUGUST, SLOW RECOVERY & FORGOTTEN MEMORIES…
PART 2
AUG 5TH, 08:00AM AT TECHNO BEAT COFFEE AND WIFI….
Everyone was still coming in, both the Crew members from Cosmic Eclipse and The Scoundrels both were coming in. Tension was in the air as the two crews walked in. Everyone was on edge and glaring and growling at one another, unsure why the other crew was here. Both crews had nearly 20+ members or close to it. The well known ones would have a stair down with their counterparts. Sparks flying between them, why in the kitchen Reggie, Regina and Sonic were there talking.
They're all almost here guys. But we better do something soon. It looks like half of them want to kill the other half.
Indeed Gina my dear.
Reggie looks over Regina's shoulder and peeks out of the double doors. He speaks again without looking behind him.
Sonic we best start this thing soon.
But Rouge, KillBeat, Amy and Swiftshot are not here yet. We need them here to help explain things of what happened.
I know but we better do something or there's going to be a fight in my club and coffee house.
OK, OK, OK. I'll head on out there and see what I can do. Come on.
Sonic pushes past them and they follow him. As they come out of the back they could hear arguing from some of them.
THE HELL ARE YOU ASSHOLES DOING HERE FOR?
WE WE'RE SUMMONED HERE JUST LIKE YOU, YOU STUPID AIR HEADED BEAR!
WHAT DID YOU JUST CALLED ME?
HE CALLED YOU A STUPID AIR HEADED BEAR! CLEAN OUT YOUR EARS YOU MORON!
WHY YOU LITTLE BITCH! COME SAY THAT TO MY FACE YOU CUNT!
GLADLY!
YOU TELL THEM BIRCH! ME AND MICHA GOT YOUR BACK LIKE ALWAYS BROTHER!
DAMN RIGHT! I BEEN WANTING TO DO SOME TARGET SHOOTING AND I'LL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO USE THESES BASTARDS AS MY TARGETS!
YEAH YEAH YEAH! LET ME AT THEM BIRCHIE I'LL SHOW THEM A THING OR TWO WITH BIG BENNY!
A woodpecker growls out as Micha and Mica draw their guns why the woodpecker takes out an oversized bomb getting ready to light it up and throw it.
COOL IT TINNIE! WE DON'T WANT TO BLOW UP REGGIE'S PLACE! USE NUMBER 5567, IT'LL BE SAFER AND WON'T DESTROY ANYTHING.
RIGHT! 5567 ANNA IT IS! BEEN DYING TO USE HER AGAIN HAHAHAHAHA!
The one named Tinnie switches out bombs and lights it up getting the most evil look on her face.
Oh shit… not Anna! SONIC STOP HER NOW OR I'LL NEVER HAVE A CUSTOMER AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE STENCH!
ON IT REGGIE!
Sonic runs over to Tinnie and grabs a hold of her bomb and pinches the tip of the fuse to snuff it out. Tinnie looks over and gets mad.
HEY WHY DID YOU DO THAT FOR YOU BACKSTABBING GOOD FOR NOTHING DOUBLE CROSSING BACKSTABBING BLUE RAT!
GET THEM NOW BEFORE THEY GET THAT BOMB BACK!
OOOOH SHIIIIIIIT!
Before anyone knew what was going on, members from the Scoundrels and Cosmic Eclipse started going at it. Sonic was trying his best to avoid being attacked by Tinnie if anyone, why Reggie and Regina were doing their best to quell the fighting. Nothing was working at all. Names were being called, punches were being thrown, people were being kicked, and some odd truths were being told during it all.
This was NOT how Sonic wanted to have this go down at all. Somewhere along the way Sonic had managed to ditch Tinnie's bomb and her, but the moment he did that he was blinded sided from his left and sent flying behind the bar and into the wall of drinks. With a crash, Sonic falls to the ground and Reggie looks over to where he was trying to fight off a Gator yelling out.
SONIC!? ARE YOU ALRIGHT MY FRIEND!
Yeah I am but that's gonna hurt later.
Reggie manages to throw off the gator he was fighting and punches him in the jaw and runs over to help Sonic up. Sonic was holding his head as Reggie helped him up. Something goes flying past them and they duck behind the bar's counter.
This is not how this was to go down. What did Regina DO?!
WAAAH!
Regina goes and LITERALLY dive bombs behind the counter and into Reggie's lap as he slowly peeks up over the counter only to duck down again in a flash.
he...he… I aaaaah…..wellll… I may have sent the emergency meeting to The Scoundrels as well...considering….he he he he he….
Regina tells him with the most adorable sheepish look on his face.
UGH…
Was all Sonic said as he face palms.
Lovely.
Well I figured it would be OK since you did say we needed both Crews here. So this was on you not me!
No, no your right. It is on me. I just had hoped that…
ROARING RAGE BLAST!
Just as Sonic was about to finish he had to cover his ears. Regina and Reggie do the same. Next thing they knew several people were flying in every direction. Some hit the walls, other tables and chairs and even into one another. As things begin to quiet down Reggie, Regina and Sonic slowly look up over the counter top and around the room. It looked like a HURRICANE had run through the place. Some tables were busted up, as were chairs. The pictures on the walls, their glass busted, some even torn and on the floor. The wall behind Sonic and Reggie and Regina was destroyed along with an assortment of Wine bottles, Whiskeys bottles and more. Some collectibles were destroyed. Paper and such were slowly drifting down to the floor.
As they look around, Sonic, Reggie and Regina see four figures silhouetted in the doorway as the light shines through it.
THAT IS ENOUGH OUT OF YOU LOT RIGHT NOW! THE NEXT MEMBER OF THE SCOUNDRELS WHO LIFTS A FINGER AGAINST OUR ALLIES WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH ME!
Every member of The Scoundrels slowly looked up to who it was that had stopped their fighting and would dare call Cosmic Eclipse their ally. They slowly start getting up along with Cosmic Eclipse. Everyone was still on edge as they helped one another up. The one who had spoken was none other than KillBeat.
He walks in with purpose folding his arms as he gets a fourth of the way in looking at everyone daring any of them to try him. Behind him was Rouge who slowly flapped her wings hovering behind him. Swiftshot was next, folding his arms and his Kunai at the ready. Next to him was Amy with her Piko Piko Hammer. She looks at everyone at the ready as she yells out.
ANYONE OF COSMIC ECLIPSE GOES AND LIFTS A FINGER AGAINST THE SCOUNDRELS WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO ME! NOW STAND DOWN THIS INSTANT! AS OF RIGHT NOW BOTH CREWS, THE SCOUNDRELS AND COSMIC ECLIPSE ARE FORMING AN ALLIANCE TILL FURTHER NOTICE! ANY ONE OF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM THEN COME TAKE IT UP WITH ME OR LEAVE RIGHT NOW AND DON'T COME BACK!
Everyone looks at one another, behind the counter Reggie, Sonic and Regina sigh in relief at seeing them and how the fighting had stopped. Everyone looks at one another and with either a final growl, glare or scoff they all go to a different side of the room.
Nodding in satisfaction, Amy, Swiftshot, KillBeat and Rouge go over to where Sonic and the others were.
Thanks KB for stopping that.
Just wish it was sooner. I mean LOOK at this place Reggie baby?
They look around and KillBeat nods.
Don't worry your pretty little head Mrs. Craven I'll make sure my guys help out cleaning everything up and pitch in for anything lost in the fighting.
Same here.
Amy chides in.
Thank you KillBeat.
With a sigh Regina starts to walk off.
Gina where are you going?
To take inventory Ames. To see how much we lost during this mess. Someone has to do it, and it is my job after all.
Would you like help?
No you best stay here and help with the meeting darling. I got this.
If you're sure?
I am. Reggie dear you will help Sonic and the others right?
Yes of course dear. Please be careful of the broken glass as you walk about.
Regina walks back over and kisses Reggie.
I will hon now go start the meeting I'll be near by if you need me.
Nodding they part ways and they head up to the DJ Booth, surprisingly that was the ONLY thing that didn't get destroyed in the fight. It was a good thing, Regina would have gone bat shit ballistic if anything happened to it.
The five of them get on stage and Reggie turns on the sound system and Amy hands him the mic. Looking back at his friends they nod at him.
I WANT TO...REEEE...
Everyone covers the ears growling out and glaring at Sonic. The feedback settles and Sonic goes on.
RIGHT SORRY ABOUT THAT..ANY WAY I'M GLAD YOU COULD ALL MAKE IT HERE ON SUCH SHORT NOTICE. I KNOW THIS IS NOT HOW MOST OF YOU WISH TO SPEND THEIR SUNDAY. BUT THERE'S A REASON WHY WE CALLED A MEETING OF THE TWO CREWS. NOW NORMALLY WE WOULDN'T BUT SOMETHING HAPPENED YESTERDAY THAT SOME OF YOU ARE AWARE OF, OTHERS NOT SO MUCH.
JUST GET ON WITH IT ALREADY! I GOT SOME PLACE BETTER TO BE THEN HANGING WITH YOU PATHETIC LOT!
WHAT WAS THAT YOU FILTHY RAT!
ENOUGH!
Both Amy and KillBeat say at once. The two who started at it again shut up growling as the stair one another down sparks flying till they break their stair down and look away harrumphing as they fold their arms.
RIGHT… SO ANY WAY THE REASON I CALLED YOU ALL HERE TODAY, IS BECAUSE...BECAUSE….
Sonic starts choking up at what he was about to say to everyone. He looks away and Amy places a hand on his shoulder why Reggie and KillBeat and Swift shot nod at him, encouraging him to go on. Nodding back he takes a deep breath and looks back at the crowd.
I CALL YOU ALL HERE TODAY BECAUSE SOME OF OUR FRIENDS ARE IN THE ICU RIGHT NOW AS WE SPEAK!
Everyone in the room gasps out in shock and murmurers, and whispers to one another. It didn't matter if it was friend or foe but some whispers could be overheard by others saying how it was one Crews fault, or it was the other Crews fault. Putting the blame on the other without getting the full facts. KillBeat and Swiftshot hear this as does Rouge and Amy and they get ready for another fight.
LISTEN EVERYONE PLEASE! NOW I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE ALL THINKING RIGHT NOW. YOU'RE ALL THINKING IT WAS SOMEONE FROM EITHER THE SCOUNDRELS OR COSMIC ECLIPSE FAULT FOR THIS MATTER. BUT I'M HERE TO SAY AS FAR AS I KNOW IT ISN'T EITHER GROUPS FAULT.
That's not entirely true Sonic.
Sonic looks back behind him over at Swiftshot who walks up and takes the mic from him and speaks. The Scoundrels gasp out in surprise since he rarely speaks in public.
THE SCOUNDRELS ARE TO BLAME FOR WHAT HAPPENED WITH BOTH OUR FRIENDS. OR AT LEAST ONE OF OUR MEMBERS IS, AND AS OF RIGHT NOW SOMETHING WILL BE DONE ABOUT IT.
The Scoundrels gasp out looking around as the one to blame slowly backs away into the shadows with their Chao and to the kitchen to try and get away. But as she tries to, she is Stopped by Regina who folds her arms at the person and their Chao tapping their foot.
NOW I KNOW WE HAVE HAD OUR SHARE OF PROBLEMS BETWEEN THE TWO CREWS. RIVALRIES AND MORE. YET WE HAVE ALWAYS RESPECTED ONE ANOTHER IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER AND THEREFORE WE HAVE COME TO AN UNDERSTANDING TO A POINT IN OUR LIVES. BUT NOW BECAUSE OF THIS ONE INDIVIDUAL, THE ONE LEADER EVERY CREW OUT THERE RESPECTS AND LOVED BY ALL CREWS IS NOW IN THE HOSPITAL FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE!
WHAT?! NO!
HOW CAN THE BE!?
WHO WAS IT SWIFTSHOT!? I'LL TAKE THEM OUT FOR YOU!
YEAH SO WILL WE!
YEAH!
YEAH!
BRING OUT THE CULPRIT NOW!
BRING THEM OUT NOW! WILL SHOW THEM NOT TO MESS WITH THE QUEEN OF THE BLADES!
BRING THE BASTARD OUT NOW!
Everyone from both sides yells up at the DJ booth demanding blood for the Queen Of Blades. As they keep at it they hear yelling behind them and turn around to see what was going on. Coming out from the kitchen and the back was Regina, and she was LITERALLY dragging a pretty cream and light brown lop ear rabbit out by her ears why her Chao was crying to be let out of a pot she had stuffed him into and had tied down the lid. Everyone parts either way making a circle around the room.
YOU WANT YOUR BLOOD? THEN HERE SHE IS!
Regina throws the rabbit down onto the floor along with the pot. She stands over the two and folds her arms as she glares down at them menacingly
I FOUND THESE TWO TRYING TO MAKE THEIR ESCAPE VIA THE KITCHEN.
Members of The Scoundrels gasp put. Some growling. The same could be said for Cosmic Eclipse.
IT WASN'T US I SWEAR IT WASN'T! YOU GOT TO BELIEVE ME! WE WE'RE JUST MINDING OUR OWN WHEN THEY CAME AFTER US I SWEAR!
DON'T YOU DARE LIE YOU FILTHY LITTLE CUNT! I WAS THEIR WHEN YOU CAME TO SEE JASON! YOU WANTED TO JOIN FORCES WITH THE BLOOD WRATH CREW TO TAKE DOWN SCOURGE SO HE COULD RISE UP FROM THE 30TH PLACE IN THE RANKINGS. BUT YOU NEVER ONCE ACCOUNTED FOR THE FACT THAT THE COSMIC QUEEN, THE QUEEN OF THE BLADES, WOULD BE THERE TO HELP HIM OUT! NOW BECAUSE OF YOU, THE COSMIC QUEEN AND THREE OF HER FRIENDS ARE ALL IN THE ICU! AND THE COSMIC QUEEN COULD DIE BECAUSE OF YOUR SHIT YOU LITTLE WHORE!
Everyone looks to the door and they could see a pretty Civet Cat standing there panting as if she had run a marathon or two. She walks over to the rabbit as she gets up. She tries to back away but bumps into Regina who in turn holds her. The rabbit's Chao manages to break free of the pot it was in and flies up and in front of his owner and the Civet Cat. The Civet Cat harshly knocks the Chao out of the way and keeps walking over to the rabbit. It bounces across the floor a few times and sits up with a dizzy icon over its head. The rabbit growls out as angry tears from.
WHAT THE FUCKING HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM BITCH!? HOW DARE YOU LAY A HAND ON DEVIE!
SHUT IT YOU CUNT!
The Civet Cat raises her hand and she back hands the rabbit sending her flying across the floor. She was about to pounce and beat the shit out of her but Regina holds her arm out to stop her. She looks at her and Regina shakes her head. Seething her claws she nods back at him standing down. Regina lowers her arm as the girls Chao runs over to her growling at anyone who dares touch his Mistress.
Hey… I know you. You were at the hospital last night. You were looking for Knuckles.
The Civet Cat looks behind her and she sees Sonic standing there.
Y-yes that's right.
I'm glad you're doing alright after going into shock like you did.
The Civet Cat nods at him.
Yes, thank you so much for helping me last night..ah… I ah…
Sonic. Sonic The Hedgehog.
Greta. Greta Rosewell.
Well Greta it seems you know quite a bit of what is going on here. You think you could help clear things up for us and will do our best to fill in any gaps.
Yes. Yes, I would love to help out in any way I can. But…
She looks around the room as everyone stares at her. She could see the hatred and discuss, the loathing and the intent to kill from everyone around her. They all knew who she was. She was the Protector of Blood Wrath. Blood Wrath's most deadly Blader. A force to be not to be messed with. She wraps her tail around herself and holds it taking a few small steps back. Her ears fall back as she starts to shrink away. KillBeat places a hand on her shoulder and steps in front of her. Swiftshot, Rouge, Amy, Reggie and Regina do the same thing. Surrounding her as they stand at the ready.
KillBeat cracks his right knuckles growling.
Anyone of you who wants a piece of her will have to go through ME.
And me as well!
Amy snaps her fingers calling forth one of her Hammers getting ready.
As well as me.
Swiftshot readies his Kunai, narrowing his eyes.
I REALLY do not wish for another fight in my...
OUR club and coffee house baby.
Right, sorry love. OUR club and coffee house. But if need be we will protect this beautiful Civet Cat.
Greta blushes at being called beautiful as she looks at all of them.
S-S-Sonic?
Everyone stands down. Till we know the truth she is under Cosmic Eclipse protection. Anyone from The Scoundrels touches her before we hear the full story will have us to deal with, and as Reggie and Regina said, I really don't want another fight in here either. So till we know more can well keep a cool head please. We have other matters to worry about then petty rivalries.
Everyone in the room looks at one another and they all stand down. Two members from The Scoundrels Crew grab a hold of the rabbit and pick her up. Someone grabs a hold of her Chao Devie and stuffs him back into the pot and ties it shut once more. Birch walks over to Sonic as does a burly looking Inu dog.
On behalf of the Cosmic Eclipse Crew we will protect the Civet Cat known as Greta Rosewell till the meeting is over with, and if need be after it. We will also not start any more unnecessary fights or arguments from here on out.
I Blake of The Scoundrels also hereby declare the same thing. We of The Scoundrels will no longer start any petty fights or arguments from here on out, and we will not lay a hand on the one known as Greta Rosewell till further notice. We trust in your judgment Sonic The Hedgehog. As we do yours Second in command KillBeat Croc.
The Inu looks to KillBeat and nods at him. KillBeat nods back.
Good now if this is all. What will we do about her KB?
Sonic looks at him tilting and scratching his head.
Blake take a couple of your guys and hold onto her and don't let her or her rotten Chao out of your sight and don't let her charm you into any of her tricks.
Right boss.
Blake calls a few of the nastier looking bunch over and they grab hold of the rabbit and the pot and walk off with her. She protests as she is taken away.
LET ME GO RIGHT NOW! JUST YOU WAIT TILL MY MOTHER HEARS ABOUT THIS YOU BRUTES!
Scream all you want Creamy you're not getting away with it this time.
Blake stands there folding his arms as he watches his guys drag her off. Everyone settles down and waits for Sonic and the rest to get back up on the DJ booth to finish the meeting. Just as KillBeat was about to head up Blake stops him for a moment. He asks him something and KillBeat thinks for a few moments and nods his head smiling. Patting him on shoulder he smiles as he heads up to the booth and Blake walks off to join his guys with a devious look on his face, as if he had one the lottery.
What was that all about KillBeat?
Lets just say the Creamy will be getting her just desserts later tonight with Blake. He gets to finally have his moment with her. He's been wanting to teach her a lesson for quite some time now, and now he gets to. I can only imagine what he has planned for her. He gets to have all the fun when someone steps out of line like Creamy has done.
Wow. I knew you guys were harsh when it came to punishing your Crew, but I never imagined you were that cruel.
You don't know the half of it, Sonic.
Well now that's taken care of, let's finish this meeting so I can go see Knuckles and the others.
Right.
Sonic picks up the mic and starts talking once more. Everyone tells their side of the story of what had happened and going on. It takes about 2 hours to finish and they were in the middle of now cleaning up their mess from the fight. It takes another 3 hours to clean everything up and take inventory, and as promised KillBeat made sure everyone chipped in what they could to help with the damages. The members from Cosmic Eclipse do as well. In full between the meeting and the cleaning they get done around three.
Hey all I need to get going. Black Void will be here in an hour and I need to hurry to HQ and get ready for his arrival. I'll just barely make it there via flight to do so.
If you like Rouge I could run your down there. I mean with my speed I'll get there in no time for you to get ready, and with enough time in hopes to see Knuckles and Eris, Vector and Espio.
Sure blue I'd really appreciate that more than you know.
Sonic what about me? You said you would take me home so I would have to face mom alone.
Why not stay here with Reggie and Regina or head to the hospital to see Knuckles and the others for now. That way you don't have to head back home alone.
That or you could head back to my place till then? I mean I'll be gone after all that will give you and Swifty there plenty of time together.
Really Rouge?!
Rouge stop putting ideas into my sisters head.
Amy and Rouge chuckle as Rouge hands her, her keys to her penthouse.
Just in case you decide to head there with him.
Thanks Rouge. What do you say Swiftshot? Hospital to go see the others or Rouge's place?
Why not head down to see the others for now. Then will head to your place to pick up a few things to bring back to Rouges since you said you would be staying there for a little bit.
Sure OK, let's go then. See you Sonic. Bye Rouge.
Catch you later you two, and I'll try to be back before you need to head home for your things Ames.
OK Sonic thanks.
With that said and done, Sonic takes hold of Rouge and he speeds out of there and to G.U.N's HQ.
UP ON THE EMPIRE COMET…
"Shadow how does it fit? It isn't too tight is it?
No my Lordship it's not. Fit's like a glove really.
Good. Good. Please hurry and finish getting ready. We are near Mobius now, and not a moment too soon. I can't help but feel something is off right now, and I grow worried for my granddaughters well being.
Right away my Lordship."
Shadow straightens up the tight leather armor breastplate he had on. It was red and black leather. The front of it was in six layers front and back. The front of it was all red with black trim on each layer. Each layer had the same markings on it near the hem of it that looked like horns. The very top of it had spear-like points on it. It was solid black in the back of it and four buckle straps on the side of it and one of each shoulder.
He had matching leather arm bracers that when put on would fit to the right size every time. On the sides of them were retractable blades that could come out with just a small squeeze. He tests this out to make sure they were working alright then hides them away once more. He had on his white gloves under them. He stretched and moved his fingers about in his gloves.
Along with his breastplate and arm bracers he had on a pair of tight black leather pants pair of air boots much like his Air Shoes. Around his waist where two sets of leather belts that crossed over one another. Lastly he put on a red on top, black underside leather cape, clipping them into place on his shoulders. The clips on them were red metallic in the shape of the Black Arms insignia, and in each of his ears he had two gold studs in them. The cape back bore the Black Arms insignia on the back of it. Turning to the side, he takes one last look and himself and nods satisfied with how he looked. Walking out of his quarters he heads off to meet Black Void.
As he walks down the corridor the lights turn a reddish to let all know that they were nearing their destination. Seeing this Shadow hurries down the corridor and to where his father and Black Void were.
"Shadow are you ready now for departure?"
Shadow stops as he looks at Lord Void. He had changed his appearance and stood before him in place as a Black Lynx with red markings much like Shadows. His ear Tufts were red as well as the strips on his take and ears. His arms had red marks on them. He was dressed in a black business suit with a red silk tie and a white undershirt. He had on a pair of black dress shoes to finish. His hair was pulled back into a low ponytail as he looked over at Shadow.
"I am Lord Void. When do we leave?
In just a few short moments. We're nearing Mobius now and will be stopping in it's space very soon. I am hoping to send work ahead of time to my Son-in-law to find out what is going on. We had some problems the last time.
Indeed."
Just as Shadow was about to say something more, one of the Black Arms Drones says something about them now being near Mobius and wondering if Black Void still wished to try and get in touch with Raze City G.U.N's HQ. He tells them to send a message through right away. After a few moments Raze City G.U.N HQ answers.
"Maxwell can you hear me this time?..."
RAZE CITY G.U.N HQ COMMUNICATION ROOM…
"Maxwell can you hear me this time? We're near Mobius now. We got your message last time but because of solar interference from planet Mantorian second moon, Phibotoria we didn't quite get all only bits of it. Something about Eris and death?"
Yes that's right. Eris is in real trouble. Something happened yesterday and she's in Raze City General Hospital's ICU right now as we speak and she is in real trouble. There only giving her another 6 hours tops to see if she pulls through enough to make it. Please Void Save my daughter.
"Can you tell me what happened first off, so I know more and get a better understanding of what is going on?"
But of course.
Maxwell tells Void what happened in the last near 48 hours or so not leaving out anything. After he was done Void sets to work.
"I understand now and will have a Black Arms Medical Pod ready for her. Don't worry Maxwell we WILL save her. I'm coming down now to see how bad she is meet me there at once.
Sir if I could?
Shadow?
Why don't we head there on our own and take her. If we wait on Mr. Monroe here we will lose precious time. It wouldn't take us but a few short seconds to get in and out with the Princess and bring her to a Black Arms Medical Pod. If we wait on Mr. Monroe we could lose time.
Hmm...You could be right Shadow. No in fact I know you are. Maxwell?"
Do what you need to do Void. I trust you with Eris. Just please SAVE her. I'll message the Hospital letting them know you're coming and that you're going to be taking her.
"What if they protest though and try to stop us?"
Shadow asks.
You're a Black Arms Emperor. You really think they would stop you when you can do as you please?
"I see now why you like him so much my Lordship.
"Right? Always point blunt Maxwell is, and he is right they have anything to say about it, well… he he he…. Right tell me where she is and how to find her Maxwell, and we will take it from there."
Maxwell tells him the information he needs and they end the call there.
BACK ON THE EMPIRE COMET…
"Right Shadow, you heard Max. have a Medical Pod ready for her and on the stand by.
Already 5 steps ahead of you Lord Void. They are already waiting and at the ready my Lord.
Good then let's go get my granddaughter and save her."
Without another word they set off to Race City General to go save Eris.
BACK ON MOBIUS AT RAZE CITY GENERAL…
Amy was in seeing Espio and Vector. The doctors decided to put the two in the same room since they were not nearly as bad off as Knuckles and Eris and Scourge. They were talking about random things when Swiftshot walks in from seeing Scourge.
Hello there Swiftshot.
Hey there Swifty.
Hey baby.
Swiftshot walks over to Amy who was sitting next to Espio and gives her a kiss on the side of her head and goes to lean up against the window folding his arms and crossing his legs.
Hey you two, how are you feeling after yesterday?
Sore as hell.
You shed it Espio. Thish shucks like hell.
Vector says thru his wired jaw.
I feel like mummy right now.
You're lucky that's all you two got, compared to Scourge, Knuckles and Eris.
At hearing Eri's name, Amy sighs as her ears fall. She folds her hands together and places them on Espio's bed. Both Espio and Swiftshot sees her reaction and Swiftshot moves over to her and places a hand on her shoulder why Espio places his free hand on her hands both smiling at her as she looks up at them both.
I'm just so worried about her. I don't know if I'll EVER be able to get what I saw out of my head. It was like some bad HORROR movie.
Amy states as she starts to cry once again softly.
Hey don't worry about it Ames. Eris is tough, she'll make it.
Especially from what I heard about her Grandfather coming here today to save her.
You really think he can save her?
We can only hope Amy. But we must be prepared for the worst if not. We can't leave anything to chance right now and just hope for the best till then.
Amy looks at Espio and smiles a little bit.
Yeah I guess you're right. Till I know for sure I won't lose hope. But…
But what Ames?
What are we going to tell everyone at school? I'm sure by now Mr. Monroe has called the Principle about this. Or he's found out by now.
We will worry about it when the time comes.
Swiftshot tells her as there comes a soft knock on the door frame. Everyone looks over and they see a bright beautiful golden yellow twin tail fox standing at the doorway. He was about 6'5'foot tall and he had on a pair of dark blue dress slacks along with a white button up dress shirt and a blue tie on along with a sweater vest in a deep maroon color. On it it had a Prep School Emblem on it over the heart. It was a coat of arms with an intricate design.
It was of a shield that was done up in gold threat, on the sides of it was a leaf like pattern done up in royal golds and blue. The inside of the shield was split into four parts. The first part had an Acorn on it to represent the Kingdom of Acorn.
The second part had a set of gold wings with a wrench in it to represent one of three major's he was doing, in this case flight management and repair and piloting. The third one was of a Beaker and gear to represent Science Engendering, and the last one was of a robot to represent Robotics. He took all three classes and excelled in them all along with others like mathematics and more. He was a student at Wilshire Hills Prep School on north shore island.
He held a bouquet of flowers in his arms. His bright blue eyes smiled at everyone in the room somehow brightened up the room. He walks in and sets down the flowers and Amy gets up and runs over to him jumping at him as she wraps her arms around the young Tod crying. Smiling softly he returns the favor and hugs her back.
OH TAILS!…
Amy cries out and all he does is hold her giving her this moment.
Easy Ames. It's gonna be OK.
Tails it's good to see you again.
You as well Espio. I just wish it was during a better time.
Indeed.
Vector how you doing?
I guesh it could be worsh.
Yeah all things considered.
Swiftshot clears his throat and Tails looks over at him, his eyes narrowing, as he says in a near deadpan tone.
SWIFTSHOT…
Tails…
Amy hears the tension in their voices and looks up whipping her eyes.
Tails please don't start. Swifty is on our side.
What do you mean OUR side Amy?
She means for one, her and me and going out, and two there is a Truths between Cosmic Eclipse and The Scoundrels right now. So if you wish to start something FOX BOY… then I suggest we do it later because right now there is more important matters at hand right now then our stupid squabbles.
SWIFTY!?
Amy answers him in shock as she looks to Tails who looks at her in disbelief.
You and him...going out?… like a couple?
Yeah...he he he….aa….
Look as much as I hate to ADMIT it right now. He does have a point right now. But who issued the truths.
Sonic did with everything going on right now. But how did you know Espio and Vector were here?
I got an email with live footage of the race and when everything went black I knew something bad was about to happen so when I saw that happened, I ran to the air docks and took my new prototype plane out and flew all day and night to get here. I landed maybe an hour ago and came right here. But if your two are here where's Knuckles and Eris at now?
They're both in the ICU, in worse shape than we are. Knuckles will make it but Eris…
Everyone in the room goes quiet. Amy walks over to Swiftshot and he holds her as she remembers yesterday.
I-i-it was so awful Tails. Seeing Eris like that. Like something from a HORROR movie. There giving her about six more hours to truly know if she is going to make it or not.
Have you been to see her yet?!
No. the doctors won't let anyone in to see her right now, not unless their family.
Swiftshot looks at him.
But we ARE family...even if we're not by blood!
Tails was becoming frantic now. The one main reason he came back was to see Eris. But now that he was being told he wouldn't be able to he was starting to become scared.
What about Knuckles?
I just came from the front desk there not letting anyone in to see him either. By orders of Lara-Le and Wynmacher. At least not till he is moved to a room of his own.
Tails and everyone looks to the doorway again and Sonic walks in folding his arms.
Hey Sonic.
Tails glad you were able to make it buddy.
So we can't see either of them right now?
No, and I'm not happy about it either. I want to see Eris before she's taken to the Empire Comet.
THE EMPIRE COMET!?
Everyone exclaims at once.
Yeah. I got word when I dropped Rouge off at Raze City G.U.N HQ, that her grandfather is taking her to the Empire Comet to help her. We won't even get a chance to see her before then because it will be way too risky to see her even for five minutes because she will be off life support till they're able to get her on board the comet.
Oh Sonic isn't there anyway for us…
Just as Amy was about to finish there comes a commotion from in the hallways everyone tilts their heads and goes to see what is going on.
Quickly now Shadow we don't have much time. I was told she's down this way. We need to hurry.
Right away my Lordship.
As Sonic, Amy, Tails and Swiftshot look down the hallway they see a black Lynx walking down the hall in a hurry. Behind him was a red and black Hedgehog who looked awfully familiar to him. At once Sonic recognized the black Lynx right away.
V-Void? Mr. Void is that really you?!
Sonic and the others go running over to him and he stops and turns around, but as they neared him the black and red hedgehog stands in their way taking on a guarded stance.
Back off all of you. You're in the presence of the Black Arms Empire Emperor Black Void. Show some respect at once.
W-What?
Sonic and the others stop in their tracks a bit intimidated. Black Void places a hand on Shadow's shoulder and he looks behind him.
Easy Shadow. These are friends of Eris, if I am not mistaken.
W-we are sir. I'm Sonic and this is my sister Amy and my best friend Tails, and this is Swiftshot sir.
AH Sonic, I thought that might have been you my boy. It's been too long. You grew into a fine looking hedgehog, and Amy pretty as ever since my last visit. And young Master Miles. Looking as handsome as ever. How is Willshire Prep going for you?
Quite well sir. Thank you for asking.
And Swiftshot was it? It is nice meeting you, though I am sorry if I don't remember you from my last visit.
You wouldn't sir. I'm kind of new to the group.
I see, I see. Well anyway was there something I could do for you all? I'm in a bit of a hurry you see.
Yes I know and we're sorry for stopping you but we wanted to know if there would be any possible way for us to see her before you took her. Even for a minute or two.
Sonic asks him.
Or at most let Sonic see her. You know how close he and Eris are. Me and him were there when they took her and brought her here, and the sight of her…
Amy starts to say but chokes up trying not to cry. Void sees how heart broken and worried they were about Eris, she had made some wonderful friends over the years.
I wish I could but time is off the essence right now. If I don't get Eris back up onto the Empire Comet soon she may not make it. But I can promise you all this….
ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL! ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL! PLEASE HEAD TO ICU ROOM 233 RIGHT AWAY! PLEASE HEAD TO ICU ROOM 233 RIGHT AWAY PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK AND IS GOING INTO CARDIAC ARREST! REPEAT! PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK AND IS GOING INTO CARDIAC ARREST! ALL PERSONNEL HEAD TO ROOM 233 RIGHT AWAY!
ERIS?!
Everyone shouts at once as Black Void runs down the hallway to ICU room 233.
YOU ALL STAY HERE AND DON'T MOVE! SHADOW WITH ME NOW!
BUT WE WANT TO COME!
Sonic shouts at Black Void running after him, followed by Amy, Tails and Swiftshot.
NO SONIC STAY HERE FOR NOW!
BUT!?
Before Sonic could say anything more he was pushed up against the wall in a flash and held there by the black and red hedgehog who had his arm bracers blades out and pressed against his throat drawing a small bit of blood growling at him. Sonic stares at the crimson red eyes a bit intimidated but more scared and worried for Eris. The black and red hedgehog lets out a low growl at Sonic who in turn narrows his eyes at him as he tries to push him off him.
LET. ME. GO. NOW!
STAY RIGHT HERE OR I'LL DO MORE THEN SLICE INTO YOUR NECK! YOU WILL DO AS YOUR TOLD! STAY HERE AND WAIT TILL WE COME BACK, UNLESS YOU WISH TO BE IN A ROOM OF YOUR OWN IN A BROKEN STATE!
The black and red hedgehog presses his arm blades deeper into Sonic throat making his point clear. Tails, Amy and Swiftshot watch on, not daring to make a move unless he tries something.
SHADOW NOW!
Growling once more he lets go of Sonic and drops him to the floor and runs off after Black Void as they hurry to ICU room 233. Sonic lays on the floor and Tails and Swiftshot run to him to help him up. Amy hands him a washcloth she got from Espio's and Vector's room and he holds it to his neck to try and stop the bleeding.
S-S-Sonic...was...was that…?
Yeah I think so Ames. I think it was Shadow.
It CAN'T be!? The Shadow we knew back then would NEVER have done something like this.
Thing is buddy, things can change in five year, and so can people.
But it just can't Sonic! Can it?
Everyone looks to where Black Void and Shadow left standing there watching in shock and surprise.
You know if I hadn't seen it myself I would be making a pretty back joke right now about cutting yourself young man.
Everyone looks behind them at hearing a pretty country voice behind them and they see a pretty redhead Mobian Human standing there with her arms folded. She was in a Nurses uniform tapping her foot looking a bit cross.
Now Y'all I get that Miss Monroe's situation is bad, but really?! That would make a bishop mad enough to kick in stained glass windows it would.
She walks over to the group, her heels clicking on the floor as she takes a hold of the washcloth and looks at the cut.
It's deep, but not life threatening deep. You'll need a few stitches though to make sure it stops bleeding. Keep that washcloth on your neck youngin' and follow me sweetie.
Yeah, but…
Listen Blue, right now there is nothing you four can do but I all know it's hard but you have to do it. Now come on, I don't have all day to wait for them cows to come on home.
Looking at one another they nod and Tails goes with Sonic why Amy and Swiftshot go back into Espio's and Vector's room to let them know what happened.
IN ICU ROOM 233…
QUICKLY WE GET THE DEFIBRILLATOR NOW!
SOMEONE GET A BLOOD TRANSFUSION GOING!
BUT WE DON'T HAVE ANY BLACK ARMS BLOOD HERE!
IT DON'T MATTER JUST GET IT GOING NOW! SHE NEEDS IT! I WONT LOSE HER ON MY WATCH!
Growling one who was told to get a blood transfusion starts getting things ready. Her father had donated some the day before should they need it, and now they did. The doctors were giving Eris CPR why someone prepped the defibrillator.
CLEAR!
Someone shouts out as they place the paddles to her chest to try and shock her heart into beating again. The machine lets off a beep-beep...beep-beep… as she is shocked. Black Void and Shadow rush in as the chaos continues.
HURRY UP WITH THE BLOOD NOW! WE NEED TO GET HER STABILIZED NOW!
Another shock wave was sent through to her making the machine beep once more.
WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!
Everyone in the room stopped for a moment to see who had burst in but soon went back to work as someone came over to them to try and push them out of the room.
PLEASE SIR YOU CAN'T BE IN HERE RIGHT NOW!
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER? TELL ME NOW!
SIR PLEASE!
WHERE IS THAT FUCKING BLOOD TRANSFUSION AT!
RIGHT HERE HOLD ON!
TELL ME WHAT IS GOING ON!
The doctor who was on call has someone take over for him and he runs over to Black Void.
Sir please we are doing our best right now to stabilize her, she lost a lot of blood the day before and she is in need of a blood transfusion right now. We're getting it up now, her father gave some of his but we don't know if it will work or not so please bear with us.
Black Void looks at Shadow and he nods at him. Pushing the other doctors out of the way harshly, Shadow takes a needle and stabs himself with it and connects himself to Eris using a tube and another needle. At once his blood flows right through the tube and into Eris. Everyone stops what they're doing and looks onward at what was going on. It was going on three minutes from when she had gone into Hypovolemic Shock. Everyone was holding their breath for what seemed like eons till at last there came a beeping from the heart monitor.
It started out slow then started picking up at a regular pace. All the doctors and nurses who were in the room on call start breathing once more and rush over to Eris to check her over. Black Void walks over and places a hand on Shadow's shoulder and nods at him as he looks up.
She may be fine now sir, but she's far from being out of the woods so the saying goes.
I know but what you did give her will help in the long run till we can get her on board the Empire Comet. Are you able to give her any more without feeling like you're going to pass out?
Yeah I can my Lordship.
I don't know how it was possible but you saved her. For now at least.
The doctor looked up from checking her over and at them.
How soon till she can leave? We need to get her to the Empire Comet where she can be better cared for.
I'm afraid that's impossible sir. She is fine for now, but there is no telling what taking her off life support will do to her. Now I know your her grandfather, I've been told you would be coming down here, but after what just happened, you think it is wise to take her now?
I do yes. My knight just saved her, he is a Black Arms Prince. He has the regenerative blood that all Black Arms do. He has given her more than enough to make sure she will survive off life support for a few hours, which will give us time to get her where she belongs.
Sir with all due respect.
You DARE defy me?!
N-n-no sir. It's just that protocol states…
I DON'T CARE WHAT YOUR PLANETS MEDICAL CENTER PROTOCOL STATES! I'M TAKING MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND BY MY RIGHTS I HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO SO! SHADOW NOW!
Without another word shadow removes the needle from him and Eris and rips the wires and everything off Eris. He picks her up and holds her as he nods to Black Void who in turn says two words.
CHAOS CONTROL!
In a blinding flash of light they were all gone leaving everyone speechless at what just happened.
UP ON ANGEL ISLAND…
An echidna of 16 stands at the top of the altar that leads to the master Emerald. He had his arms folded as he stared out into the distance. The wind blew his dreadlocks back some as he guarded the Master Emerald behind him. Sometime yesterday one of the prayers of the ancient Knuckles clan was called upon. There were only a few who knew of the ancient prayers of the Knuckles clan besides his family. One being the Black Arms Princess, Belladonna "Eris" Monroe. If she had invoked the prayer of power and help yesterday then she was in real danger.
As he watched he could feel a great amount of Chaos energy from somewhere far below the island and he knew who it was, and what was going on. Grunting he watches onward with narrowing eyes, as he sees in the distant a bright yellow light shoot off near Raze City General. Growling low he just hoped it wouldn't be too late. He had been told what had happened to his stepbrother and his friends and how one of them was in very bad shape. Ever since he heard this he had been up on the altar guarding and praying to the ancients his brother and his friend would be alright.
As he was watching in the distance he heard something in the bushes a bit of the ways off through the foliage calling out to the echidna.
Mace? Hey Mace you up here?!
An echidnolf, an echidna wolf hybrid, of 16 was walking up the side pathway that led to the Master Emerald. He was a wild Mobian and unlike most he only had on male tribal knee length Sarong on with bandages wrapped tightly around his chest. In his hand was a hand crafted spear. Around the tip where the hand made arrowhead meet stick was a leather thong adorned with beads. He was soft orange and white in color with eyes of jade. His hair was pulled back into a ponytail. He had hand made sandals on along with hand made sapphire bracelets and a gold tribal necklace. His steadfast Steel color eyes look around as he tries to find Mace.
Where is that blasted echidna at?! I swear he does this to avoid me. If he wasn't so cute I would beat the shit out of him.
The echidnolf growled out as a sound came from behind him.
Pffft as if YOU could ever beat the all might Mace in battle FLEABAG! I mean you didn't even hear me sneaking up on you VIVIAN.
MACE!? UGH! You KNOW I hate it when you call me VIVIAN! IT'S VINCENT! T!
The echidnolf turns around at a smiling red echidna with white tipped dreadlocks that had sapphire and emerald bands where white met red, he had had two tufts of bangs on his forehead. He had white bands that formed a crown like pattern on his arms and a crescent moon mark on his chest, which was typical of all males that were of the Knuckles clan from long ago. His hands here wrapped up in sports tape and he had on gloves that were outfitted with twin spiked knuckles made from titanium. He had on a pair of shoes much like his brothers, but in green and yellow. Lastly he had on a warriors silk Sarong that was tan and soft green. His stunning blue eyes stare at the echidnolf before him as he chuckles.
If you don't like it, then why do you turn red every single time, and your tail gives a slight wag?
I...well… I… you see…. I ah….
Mace moves in on Vincent and he slowly backs him into the wall behind him, placing both his hands on either side of Vincent causing him to blush even more and hold his spear close to himself and his tail to slightly brush against the wall making a soft swishing sound.
Admit it Vincent, you like it when I call you Vivian.
N-n-no t-t-that's n-n-not it a-a-at all. I ah… you see…
Mace leans in close to Vincent and he closes his eyes as he feels his lips brush against his neck making him softly gasp out. Mace chuckles softly as he licks at his neck causing a shiver to run down his spine in exigency as he says Mace's name out in a hushed whisper.
Mace...p-p-please…
Mace reaches for the bandages around Vincent's chest and reaches behind him and undoes them letting forth a pair of b cup breast show.
Please WHAT, Vivian….
P-P-Please...oh chaos…please...
Come now Vivie, say it. Please what?
Oh sweet chaos…. Mace...please…
Chuckling Mace looks up, licking his lips as he leans in and Kisses Vincent who blushes a deep red as Mace pulls back chuckling softly and holds Vincent's chin up to look into his blue eyes.
You're too easy, you know that Vee.
Wait...what...huh?!
HA HA HAAA…. You should see the LOOK on your FACE VEE!
Vincent turns a bright red once more folding his arms and pouting as Mace holds his belly laughing.
OH, YOUR SO MEAN KNECAPEON "KNEECAPS" MACE!
Vincent stomps his foot in annoyance as he picks up his bandages from the ground and starts to wrap himself up once more.
Oh come on Vee I'm teasing!
Vincent starts to walk off in a huff as he tries to put his bandages back on as tears form in his eyes. He hated Mace so much right now it wasn't even funny. They we're the same age yet he was the one who acted more like an adult then Mace did at times, and it irked him to the point he wanted to smack him. To be honest he sometimes wondered why he didn't when he was like this.
Sighing annoyed he angrily wipped away the tears that were trying to fall. Giving up trying to put his bandages back on he throws them down and storms off, grabbing his spear as he does.
Vee come on?! You know I was teasing!
Mace runs after him picking up his bandages as he goes after him. He catches up after him and grabs a hold of his arm and turns him around. Soon as he turns him around he sees the anger and hurt in his eyes and he knows he did it again.
Vee I'm sorry. I went too far again and I'm sorry.
Vincent huffs, folding his arms and looks away, not wanting to look at him.
Listen Vee. You know I don't care what you look like. I love you for you. So you where born as a guy in a girls body so what, who gives a fucking damn? You know I love you nonetheless.
I GIVE A FUCKING DAMN MACE! YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT SHOWING THAT SIDE OF ME! EVER SINCE I FOUND OUT!
Ever since they were eight years old, Vivian, or Vincent as he liked to be called, had told Mace everything when he asked one day why he wrapped up his chest like he did. When he told him all he did was ask him why, that he liked him as he was, it didn't matter to him if he looked like a girl on the outside or a boy. Just so long as he was himself.
Sure Mace always knew that Vincent was a girl. But it didn't matter to him at all. He would always try different ways to show him it didn't matter at all, but yet he sometimes took it too far like now.
Vee, I'm really sorry baby. I really am. I took it too far and I'm sorry. Why don't I help you put these bandages back on huh?
Why bother? They'll just be a pain to put on later when I head to the hot springs.
At least let me help put them back on till you get there, so people don't see.
Not like anyone WOULD see since we're out in the middle of nowhere.
Even still.
Mace folds his arms looking at him.
UGH...FINE!
He throws his arms up and with a roll of his eyes Vincent holds his arms up and lets Mace help put them back on. With a chuckle he starts to put them back on, but gets a devious look in his eyes. Vincent was still looking away so moving quickly, Mace grabs a hold of one of his breast's and fondles it and gives it a quick kiss and sucks causing Vincent to gasp out in surprise as a moan escapes his lips. With a chuckle Mace sets to work putting the bandages in place. He really was too easy at times.
YOU ASSHOLE MACE!
Vincent smacks him on the head causing him to wince more as he lets a chuckle out as he finishes putting the bandages in place once more. He straightens up and holds out his hand smiling.
Come on let's go. If we leave now we can make it to the hot springs before dark, then we can sleep in our favorite tree together.
Sighing and looking at Mace annoyed he gives in and smiles.
I'd like that Mace, thanks.
Vincent takes hold of his hand and they head hot springs together hand in hand.
Mace can I ask you something?
What is it?
I felt a strange power yesterday from down below. What was it? It was why I came to see you.
That power you felt yesterday day was someone I know invoking the prayer of power and help.
I thought only you and your family knew all of them, and me as well?
There are a few outside of the family that do. One being the Black Arms Princess who is a friend of the family.
If she invoked it does that mean something bad happened? I mean I only meet her once, but I get the feeling she is not one to take things lightly and without cause.
You're right she's not the like that to try and do so. But something did happen yesterday.
Mace tells him what happened as from what his parents told him.
So Knuckles is in the hospital now and you're up here watching the Master Emerald now huh?
Yeah, and just a bit ago not only did I feel a massive amount of Chaos Energy, but I saw it from where Raze City General was. Meaning that Eris is now on the Empire Comet as we speak.
Do you think she will be alright Mace?
I don't know. We can only hope. Come on I can see the hot springs ahead, and I would love a nice hot soak and maybe some us time. Your scent has been driving me wild Vincent, I'm surprised I haven't taken you yet right here in the bushes.
Vincent blushes and giggles.
Same, but Mace?
Yeah?
If we do end up having kids what do you think I'll have? An egg or a cub? I mean I am part echidna and part wolf. So what do you think?
I don't know really? I asked my dad about it and he said it could be hard telling. He believes it could all come down to which gene is more dominant. To me you look more wolf with some of the echidna aspects. You have wolf-like features, the body, face, ears and tail. But I see echidna as well in you. The strong muscular tone of an echidna warrior, the dreadlocks all echidna's have, you're able to find treasure like most of us, you can sense chaos powers and more even though you yet to fully understand them yet, even after all the years of me and my dad have been teaching you. Your hands are strong and powerful like an echidna's as well. But the way you move about is more wolf. So in the end it will be hard telling if you will be like your mother or if you will end up being more echidna in the end. Only time will tell.. What are you hoping for?
I don't care as long as it's happy and healthy and ours.
So does this mean that maybe you'll stop hiding your real self now?
I don't know yet. I'm still unsure of revealing that side of me but maybe in time when and if I am pregnant I may have to show it sooner or later. I'm ready to start a family, I know we're still young in a way, but by the laws of Mobius we are considered adults now anyway, and we have known one another since we were kids, and now we are bonded as well. Which your dad found intriguing with me being a hybrid and all.
Yes true, and now that you say that, I think if we end up having kids together I think you more than likely lay an egg.
Why do you say that?
The whole bonding thing. When we were 12 we ended up bonding with one another, and that's something meant to happen when two echidna's found their life partners. So if we ended up doing something like that, and know we're going to be together either way it would make sense your echidna genes are the stronger genes.
Huh I guess you're right. That does make some sense when you say it like that.
But you sure wish to start having kids now? I mean yeah were considered adults but the law also states we need to finish all 12 years of school as well. I mean sure, I've been getting home schooled most of my life since I'm also in training to be a guardian as well. So my works cut out for me. But still.
Yeah I hear you baby. I'm just glad your mom is willing to teach me as well as your same with your pops. I don't think I'd last a day among the tamed ones school, not without something happening and triggering me in some way that I could hurt someone. I don't do so well in large crowds I don't know. You know?
Yeah I know and I remember. Trust me… I remember.
Mace stops for a moment, remembering the last time they were in a crowd and something had triggered one of Vincent's pet peeves off. Let's just say the one of his friends who was having the party had a blast. With how stuck up and SNOOTY it was because his parents wanted that way far from what he wanted. So he had thought at the time. He remembers Vincent picking up a 10 layer cake with ease and throwing it across the room and right at his friends parents, and a couple of high class snooty people he hated. He and everyone had a blast as it turned into a food fight.
Hey remember when you threw that 15 layered dip at Mrs. Carter and her husband. Then dumped one of the punch bowls on them to "HELP WASH" it down.
Oh dear CHAOS don't remind MACE hahahaaaa. But remember what Miss Flower said after the party, which took everyone by surprise?
DO I EVER! Ha ha ha ha haaaa… After someone had insulted you, calling you an unrefined discussing HEATHEN that had the manners of a sewer rat and you should be placed in the asylum with a strait jacket on and a muzzle so one couldn't catch your filth and rabies, she went TOTALLY APE SHIT CRAZY! HA HA HA HA HAAAA….
Stating that this was the best party ever, and she only THREW it that way because that's how a lot of them over stuffed TURKEY'S wanted it. Stating that just because they were rich and loaded with money that doesn't give one the right to judge others, and that you, tho different then most, was a sweet kid, friendly, kind and loving and she loved having you around, and if this is what it was like to be rich than she would rather be poor with nothing in her name.
Annnd…. I pelted her with a chocolate banana cream pie right after that.
Vincent stops and looks away scratching the side of his left cheek as he trunes a slight red.
Pfft yeah… but in the end it worked out, heard that Miss Flower is now the head of the society clubs and things have been going better than ever before with her in charge. She's gained a lot of new members and followers to all because someone was finally able to stand up to the Carter's for once.
I'm glad. How's Manx doing now since his party?
Hoping for another one like it soon.
They chuckle as they finally reach the hot springs. Getting undressed, they get in and head to their favorite spot in the pools and cuddle soaking up the warmth of the waters.
UP ON THE EMPIRE COMET, IN THE MEDICAL BAY…
Black Void floats out of the medical bay and over to where Shadow was waiting.
"Did we make it in time?
We did. She is now safely in one of the Medical pods. She will be forced into a comatose state so her body can heal from the damages of the battle and recover. But it will take a long time for her to fully recover. The blood you gave her will help her immensely. If I could as thought Shadow?
My Lordship?
She will need blood transfusion every week, twice a week so her body can make more. For about two months. Is there anyway you could help with this please?
But of course my Lord, I'll do anything you ask of me. But wont mixing my blood with her pure royal blood be a bad thing? I mean I know I'm a pureblood myself. But if we were to mix her pure royal blood with common pure blood like myself wouldn't that cause problems or something?
In all technicality? No not really, you see Shadow all common pure blood must come from someone right? And where is it that all Black Arms originate from?
Well the royal family of course.
Then there's your answer.
I see now. So by giving her my blood, it would be like an electric boost of sorts. Like flipping on a light switch. It will give her royal blood a jump start and trigger it to reawaken once more and thus either way we look at it she would still be 100% of pure royal blood.
Correct Shadow, and with Black Doom second only to me, you're the perfect choice for it. For as you know the further we go down the branches, the more diluted the pure blood line is.
What of Trinity though?
As much as I hate to say it, she is like Eris, and thus has pure royal blood in her. It is something that ended up lingering after the final battle when it was stated that there would only be one female Black Arms every 300 years. Stating each new one would be of PURE royal blood.
I see. So this really is bad isn't.
More than you could ever know Shadow. More than you could ever know.
Come now you need your rest. You gave her some today and we will wait for a few days more till we do it again. We will keep doing this until we know she will fully recover from it all.
Then what?
Then I start her training."
They leave the medical wing of the Empire Comet and Shadow heads to his quarters to rest as he was told to do. Black Void heads to his Private Quarters not far from Shadows and does the same thing. It had been a long day and he needed some rest. He would go back down tomorrow and deal with Maxwell and Eris' friends later.
THREE DAYS LATER ON MOBIUS…
WEDNESDAY AUG 8TH 8AM…
Sonic, Amy and Swiftshot were all hanging in hallways of Knothole High. Amy was going through her locker as Sally came up and gently knocked on the door. Amy looks over and smiles at her.
So I hear there was a shit load that went down over the weekend, why I was gone. Mind filling me in?
Sure, but it's best we find Swiftshot first and have him join us that way you get the full of it. How about at lunch? The first bell is about to ring.
OK sure.
The first bell rings and Amy closes her locker and heads to her first class. On the way she meets up with the twins Micha and Mica. They head in together and get settled down. All around them was talk of the race a few days ago. Amy looks around hoping no one would ask her what happened that day.
So did you hear? The Cosmic Queen is gone.
What do you mean GONE?
Don't you know?
No what?
That's right you're not a Blader so you wouldn't know. Anyway there was a huge battle down at The Haunted Ruins a few days ago. The Cosmic Queen placed her Emblem down next to The Scoundrels and they took on Blood Wrath.
Dude, isn't Blood Wrath the most deadly Air Blade team OUT there. I heard their boss is like a wicked insane or something. Like he has been known to LITERALLY disembowel his competition and break their bones, and they do or say something he doesn't like he's been known to kill them for it in a cold bloody death.
I hear he's been known to take the blood of his opponents and saves it and later bathes in it. That's why his feathers are a crimson red color.
Like I heard he's really hot to, him and his second Hank is to.
Everyone keeps talking in hush whispers around Amy. Amy lays her head down on her arms trying to block everything out as best as she could. All this talk was starting to really upset her. Hot tears start to form in her eye as she feels a hand on her shoulder. She looks up and sees her brother standing there looking at his classmates with a serious expression on his face, and his ears pulled back. He didn't like what he was hearing. Amy wipes away the tears that were starting to form up when someone looks over at Amy and Sonic.
Hey word is Amy was the closest to Eris when the EMT took her away. Lets ask her.
Amy's ears sit straight up when she overhears her name, a bunch of people go and shove Sonic out of the way causing him to fall into another student. Everyone starts hounding Amy with questions she really didn't want to hear.
Hey Amy is it true? You were there when they took Eris away….
Ames, what was it like seeing that much blood….
Amy did Eris really have her arm busted to the point her bones were sticking out and blood went all over the place….
Amy, Amy. Was it true that Jason was wearing her intestines like a scarf…
Amy.
Amy.
Amy.
Amy….
Amy didn't know what to do. Everyone was asking her questions she wanted nothing to do with let alone answer. She starts to panic as tears form up in her eyes again. Sonic and Micha and Mica try to get everyone away from her but it was no use. They were dead set for answers of any kind.
Mica I know will get into shit but get your guns ready Quick Shot. Shoot a smoke shot off so I can get to Amy and get her out of here. Micha you help me out by getting everyone out of the way.
The twins nod at him getting ready to save Amy when the final bell goes off. Everyone stops talking and looks up at the clock and grumbles and gets in their seat just as their home room teacher walks in.
Hey Sonic mind getting off me dude?
What? Oh sorry Sammy. Didn't mean to fall on you. You alright?
Besides being a bit mushed. Yeah. But what about Amy? It looks like she's about to go into a full blown panic attack right now.
Sonic gets up off Sammy and looks at his sister and sees he was right. Amy did look like she was about to lose it. But before he could do or say anything their teacher, Mr. Honeypots called the class to order.
All right everyone please get into your seats for those who haven't yet. Mr. Hedgehog and twins, I'm talking about you three.
He gives a stern look at them and they go and sit down. Not once does Sonic take his eyes off his sister. Amy was looking down not at anything or one. She was trying her best to hold it together but the tears wouldn't stop and it felt like a vice was squeezing all the life out of her. Her breaths came fast and hard as she tried to regain her composer. She held her head panting hard as Mr. Honeypots said something. The room was spinning around her and it felt like she was going to throw up any minute. All the whispers, and questions at what happened a few days ago was getting to her and the images were coming back to haunt her.
She couldn't do this anymore. She vaguely hears someone talking in the background. But she couldn't tell if it was to her or someone else. The blood was pounding in her ears making it hard to hear. Her lungs felt like they were getting tighter and tighter as sobs started to escape her lips.
Miss. Rose? Miss. Rose is everything alright. Miss. Rose can you hear me?
Hey sis you OK? Sis? AMY!
Amy gets up fast and starts to run out of the room but a sudden wave of nausea hits her and the room starts to spin around. The next thing she remembers is hearing her name being called out and a loud sickening CRACK then darkness.
END OF PART 2.