06/20/19
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(Sonic's POV)
We were back on our home island alive. We got Perseus' shield but Scourge got away. At least we didn't get turned into statues. But my only question is why Scourge wanted the shield. To destroy it or prevent me from becoming like my half-brother?
I need to speak to Perseus but he's not alive here. Neither all of my demigod siblings are alive today. And I'm their only hope to become like them.
I went to find Shadow at his cabin, "Shadow, I need your help again" I caught his attention.
"Now what?" He asked.
"Can you bring me to Perseus in the underworld? I wanna speak to him" I said.
"Why the hell do you want to talk to him? He's at peace now" Shadow asked.
"Please, I need to know how he defeated Medusa? If I'm going to beat Scourge I need to know how? Otherwise I'm dead. We are the last descendants of the gods, Shadow" I begged.
"Alright. I'll get you to him" Shadow opened a portal, "And please stay close to me. You already know what happened the last time I took you to my father's underworld" He said.
"Right of course" I remembered last time.
Shadow and I went into the underworld to search for Perseus's soul. We came across the river of souls; Shadow warned me not to fall in or my life will be drained like a hedgehog aging too fast.
"Grim!" Shadow called out the skeleton reaper that rows the boat.
We see the reaper rowing his boat to us, "Young master" He bowed at Shadow.
"Take us to Perseus" Shadow said.
"As you wish, young master. Hop aboard" the grim reaper said.
We got onboard as the grim leads us to Perseus, we went past Cerberus again.
"Don't look at them. They have a savage attitude. I said that they eat anything in its way. Meaning things that are alive" Shadow warned me.
"Alright alright" I said as we went past them.
Eventually we came to the place were several fallen Greek heroes were resting.
"So this is it?" I asked.
"Yes. Now for the family reunion" Shadow said.
A strange soul emerged out of the river of death and it took the form of a human Greek warrior that looked familiar.
"Perseus?" I said.
"Yes, and who are you?" Perseus asked.
"Sonic the Hedgehog. Your half-brother" I said.
"Pleasure to meet you but what brings you here?" Perseus said.
"Well, you know how you defeated Medusa a long time ago?" I asked.
"Yes, that was a long time ago" Perseus said.
"Well, there's a descendant of Medusa and I need to know how to beat a gorgon without looking in the eyes" I said, hoping I can get answers.
"The shield I used temporarily deflected off Medusa's petrifying stare to give me time to decapitate her" Perseus said.
"So that's what your shield is for?" I asked.
"Yes, you never read the stories? Some said that she turned herself into stone but that's not true. Everyone knows I cut her head off to use it against Cetus, not the Kraken" Perseus said.
"Yeah, I read the stories but there are some that are false. That's why I wanted to hear your real story. Some say that looking at a gorgon's reflection doesn't turn us into stone because it's not directly" I said.
"Direct eye contact is enough for them to turn anyone into stone. So using the shield gave me advantage over Medusa enough to kill her" Perseus said.
"So it's true. Is there any gorgon weakness?" I asked.
"Besides the mirror reflection only Medusa was mortal while her sisters were immortal. You may have to blind a gorgon to not get turned into stone" Perseus said.
"Blind a gorgon. Maybe not blind a gorgon but they can't turn a victim into stone in the dark. Gorgons can't see in the dark? Can they?" I asked.
"No, like snakes they rely on movements and heat signature" Perseus said.
"Okay, I got that on the list" I wrote down everything that Perseus said, "So don't look in the eyes. Got it. But they can't see in the dark but they have snake instincts. Got it. And what about the snake hair? Are they venomous?"
"Yes so be careful not to get bitten" Perseus said.
Just then, I realized that hedgehogs are immune to snake venom, "Wait. I'm a hedgehog and hedgehogs are immune to snake venom"
"Good. Then that gives you the chance" Perseus said.
"I hope you're right, brother. I'm following the same destiny you did. You and Hercules were legends" I said.
"I'm counting on you Sonic. Make us proud" Perseus said.
"I won't let you down, my brothers" I said.
Perseus' soul went back into resting while I and Shadow got back to the living world.
"Alright we got enough info of how to beat Scourge" Shadow said.
"And to protect all of you from becoming statues. Scourge did threaten you to bring his mother's soul back but there's no body" I said.
"Yes since her body is destroyed" Shadow said.
"Souls can't be revived if the body has no head?" I asked.
"Yes, what else?" Shadow scoffs.
"Just wanting to know if it's true or not. Don't be such a grump" I said.
"Sonic, you really think you can live without a head?" Shadow said.
"...No" I said.
"Exactly" Shadow nods.
"There was one chicken that temporarily lived without a head. Even cockroaches can live one week without a head" I said.
"Not on mobians and humans. Not even animals" Shadow said.
"Fair point" I said.
"Now are you gonna go see Amy or your best buddy Tails?" Shadow wondered.
"I don't know. Whenever I think of Amy...I feel...lost" I blushed.
"Oh...you fell in love. I was right that you would love the daughter of Aphrodite" Shadow chuckled.
"Stop it!" I denied it.
"Everyone knows what happens when a hero falls in love with a woman. A happy ending" Shadow said.
"Shut it, Shads. This is not the time for me to go lovey dovey on Amy. See ya" I left him.
(Shadow's POV)
Stubborn fool. Even I know what it's like to feel loved. Mi familia has known that I am a demigod but they loved how special I am; raising me to be Mexican like them. My stepdad is just not used to seeing me talking to the dead but he loves my mom. And when he fell in love with my mom, they have a baby daughter; my half-sister. I told my mom to name her Maria right after my long time human friend Maria. I still keep contact with my family from this island.
But can love really truly save the day and the world in reality? I went to find Nebula and I see that she's still doing archery. And very right she was shooting arrows at a target.
"I see you've become bored of your father's dead world" She said without looking.
"You could say that" I replied.
"Tell me" She shoots another arrow at the target, "Do you still believe your cousin can stop that gorgon?"
"His half-brother stopped Medusa so pretty much yes. But I have doubts since Scourge is part hedgehog" I said.
"He wasn't a hedgehog before. He was part human centuries ago. He had Circe turn him into a hedgehog like us" Nebula said, tossing the bow aside.
"Right. Though it would be better if he was turned into a pig" I tried to joke.
But she rolled her eyes in annoyance, "Hilarious. If he knew that he wasn't alone and that he had a half-brother, he wouldn't have killed 5 demigods"
"Yes, starting with Sally Acorn" I gave a sad sigh.
"Daughter of Demeter. She sacrificed herself to save Silver and Tails but she got turned into stone along with the others. She was a great person. But...can villains really change to good?" She asked.
"Depends if they have a conscience" I said.
"So, Scourge probably doesn't see the truth from us. All he cares about having his mother back but he can't. You have no idea how scared I was when he threatened you" She shuddered.
"Yeah, I was scared too. But I so want Scourge dead" I said.
"So do I but he's been in pain for so long. Being the last gorgon on earth is very lonely for him. And we are the last demigods of the gods too. Except for Silver" Nebula said.
"Most of us here are except for Sticks" I said.
"Mmhm. Say wanna try?" Nebula offers her bow.
"Eh, whatever" I shrugged and did some archery with her.
(Silver's POV)
I just can't think of what Scourge would do if he finds me and Tails. He would turn us into stone and smash us.
"Silver, I know you're scared. I'm scared too" Tails said.
"He wants revenge on our parents mostly I think" I said.
"And we are still the victims. Have you tried telling him that he wasn't alone and that you're related to him?" Tails asked.
"I did but he does not see me as his brother" I said.
"You and he have the same father. Sons would always love their fathers. But still why did it say Poseidon raped Medusa?" Tails then asked.
"I don't know. Maybe someone wanted to cover it up so everyone can turn against my father" I sighed.
"Yep. If only Scourge ever was nice he wouldn't have killed Sally and the others" Tails said.
"They saved our lives" I sighed.
"Yeah and your uncle, well my grandfather used his pet eagle to banish Scourge" Tails said.
"I know that Tails" I sat down looking at my trident, "It's just, we're the last descendants of the Greek gods. Except for me since Scourge is my half-brother but he's part gorgon. He doesn't have the same abilities as mine. He only talks to snakes and commands them. Especially sea snakes too" I said.
"Yes. He can't even heal from water" Tails brought up an example Scourge lacked.
"No but I can. The ocean is part of my life. Just like my dad. And wisdom is part of your life too. Like your mom" I said.
"Mmmhm" Tails nodded.
"Yeah, but my mom is married to a Hawaiian hedgehog that studies the aquatic creatures. And your dad is married to a scientist. It's hard for our mortal parent to forget our god parent and move on. But eventually they moved on and love someone else" I said, playing with my trident.
"Right. But I gotta go now to my cabin" Tails said.
"Whatever you say, mate. I'll just go to Australia and see how my mother is doing with my stepdad. It's been a year since I haven't seen them" I said.
"By swimming like Aquaman" Tails guessed.
"Yup. I'm like a dolphin, mate. My dad gave me this trident to help me find directions. Like a GPS" I held my trident.
"Good luck" Tails waved good bye.
I went to the shore and held my trident up, "Take me to Sydney, Australia!" I commanded my trident.
My trident glowed and I swiftly went to Sydney through the waters. The pressure and the cold don't bother me because my body is equipped to survive it.
x
When I arrived I shoot out of the water and landed ashore near my original home.
"Crikey, Nothing has changed. Huh?" I noticed something odd. No seagulls cawing around the shore. I saw some strange around here. Statues of pelicans and seagulls on land.
"No, no, no! That can only mean...he's here!" I ran into my home to find my mom and my stepdad. Please don't be statues!
But when I came in they weren't statues, but Scourge was standing behind them with his shades over his eyes.
"Welcome home little brother. I gotta say your mommy's home decoration sickens me" Scourge grinned.
"Leave them out of this, Scourge! Don't make me kill you!" I held my trident out.
"Oh please. You think you can kill me when I'm wearing this?" Scourge pointing at his metal choker around his neck.
"Everyone has a weakness, Scourge. So do you" I walked up to try and impale him but he looks at my mom and stepdad.
"Come any closer and they become my garden statues" Scourge warned.
"Silver, do as he says. Put down your weapon" Mom begged.
I hesitated in fear, I don't know what to do but I can't let Scourge threaten my mom and stepdad like this.
"You know, there were times that I wanted a brother and get to know him. That he wasn't alone and that he had a family. But I realized that you were not the brother I wanted because you threatened me, my friends, and the rest of the family!" I summoned water from the sink and created a water jet to push Scourge away from my mom and stepdad.
"AAAGGGGHHHH!" Scourge was thrown out of the house through the wall. He's injured but not for long.
"Mom, keep the doors locked and stay inside! I'll handle my half-brother" I hugged her.
"Please be careful my son!" Mom ran with my stepfather to safety.
I got outside where Scourge unfolded his hood revealing his six snakes for quills, "Very impresssssive bro. A real brother would never do such thing!" He hissed.
"A real brother would never threaten the family! And you're not my brother!" I cast water jet from my trident.
"UGH!" Scourge was pushed back by the water jet.
"How does it feel to get threatened?!" I yelled.
"Don't forget I still can use my stone gaze!" He takes the shades off.
I gasped and looked away from his eyes, "You can try but it doesn't stop me from trying to kick your ass!" I shut my eyes.
"Then you fight for your life!" Scourge leaps at me and tries to have his snake quills to bite me.
"Agh!" I cringed from the bites but I still kept my eyes closed and used my trident to shield myself, "Bite all you want but I got a pal that bites hard!" I used my telepathy like Aquaman to summon a shark.
"Huh?!" Scourge turned around seeing the shark.
I opened my eyes to see that the shark was trying to bite Scourge. Good thing that shark has its eyes rolled behind the back so that it won't turn into stone.
"AAAGH MY ARM! OOW!" Scourge screamed.
He tried to turn it into stone but cannot when the shark's eyes are protected, "What the hell?! Why aren't you stone?!" He dodged the shark just before it could tear his arm off.
"WE'LL MEET AGAIN SILVER!" Scourge screamed.
Just like that he ran off to heal himself. Yeah, good luck with that. But I know he'll be back again because he's still alive.
"Good sharky. You saved my ass" I pet the shark's snout.
The shark then swims away before I went back up to get to my family.
"Mom, stepdad. It's safe to come out now" I called out.
They came out of hiding spot and hugged me, "You saved us boy" My Stepdad said.
"You were so brave, sweetheart. You have your father's bravery" My Mom said.
"Yeah. And I can't let you down either" I said.