A Hedgehog Of Chaldea
Orleans (Part 6)
*Ler's Continue Where We Left Off*
After a few minutes of taking down each zombie around them. Wyverns began to appear as well.
"Wyverns!" Jeanne shouted
"What? I am tired of seeing them. They are no more than third-rate instruments, time to get rid of them!"
"You and me both, Amadeus. Now come on, let's show these guys some payback!" Sonic said
Sonic begins running towards the Wyvern as the Wyvern starts to fly right at him as well. Sonic jumps in the air very high and somersaults with his sword right at the Wyvern, attacking it at its stomach and leaving several scratch marks around it. Moments later, Amadeus fires energy projectiles at the Wyvern as they
"Phew! Enemies eliminated! May their souls rest in peace..." Jeanne said
"Peace... Do they desire peace? That is such a foolish thing to say. they have no peace in their souls. There is certainly none residing in us Servants. this world has been frozen for years..." The Servant said
"Ah great, just great, could this day get any better?" Sonic commented
"...Servant!"
"Who are you?" Jeanne asks
"Correct. People call me... The Phantom of the Opera. By order of the "Dragon Witch," this town is under my absolute control. Now, now, now. This is the middle of Hell, where the dead live. What are you going to do?" Phantom said
"Well just like any other time I see an enemy. I just go and fight them. And this is one of those times." Sonic said
"Very interesting. So this is the rodent that my Master is out for blood for. My, my, how funny of you for talking such foolish words. I'll make you a deal, rodent. You lay down your weapon to me and I'll spare your life. Or you can fight against me and die a very painful death." Phantom said
"I appreciate the offer, but I prefer option C, and that is to take you down!"
"Just like that, Master! Here we go!" Mash shouted
Moments later, Sonic lunges at Phantom and swings his sword right at him. Phantom also lunges at Sonic as they both clang their weapons at each other. Sonic unleashes several sword swings at Phantom but Phantom blocks each attack with his claws and counters back by striking Sonic several times with his claws. Using his speed, Sonic quickly evades each claw attack that was aiming at him and jumps back away from Phantom soon after. As soon as Sonic lands, Phantom lunges right at him and attacks him but Mash quickly gets in front of Sonic and blocks Phantom's attacks going right towards Sonic. Phantom continues to strike Mash's shield and attempts to get through her until Jeanne lunges at Phantom and performs several strikes at him. However, Phantom was able to block each of Jeanne's attacks before being pushed away from her. Moments later, Sonic runs up behind Phamton and does a roundhouse kick on Phantom's head and knocks him to the ground. Soon after, Sonic curls into a ball and homing attacks right at Phantom but gets hit by the claws and gets thrown away, falling to the ground soon after.
"GAH... that was a stupid move to do, Sonic!" Sonic said
"Master!" Mash shouted
Phantom quickly gets up and lunges toward Sonic ready to stab him with his claws until Mash runs up full speed at Phantom and slams her shield at Phantom, pushing him away from her and Sonic.
"You dare hurt my Master! I won't forgive you for such things!" Mash shouted
Mash runs at Phantom and swings her shield across Phantom and throws him at a wall of a building. Moments later, Marie and Amadeus fire projectiles at Phantom and explode once making contact with Phantom and sends him to the air. Moments later, Sonic get's right back up as he runs toward Phantom, jumps right at and performs a overhead axe kick on his head and sends him falling down to the ground where makes a small crater from the force of Sonic's axe kick.
"Ugh! Such a skillful rodent. Still, my mission is accomplished. Though I shall never be rewarded, never. There is where my song ends, but the real Hell starts now. Rejoice, oh Holy Maiden! Your evil has grown even more than you." Phantom defeated
"Be silent. It musty be hard to even talk now." Jeanne shouted
"These are not words. This is a song. To lament your future, and to mourn it. Forget about the Dragon Slayer... Run to the ends of the earth. If lady luck is on your side... you might just have a chance to escape. Here it comes. The Dragon is here. The Devil is here. An evil dragon unlike any of you have seen before." Phantom said
"I have been through worse than just fighting a regular dragon. Besides,
"You're a stubborn one, aren't you? The coda has ended, now back to hell with you." Amadeus said
Moments later, Phantom vanishes away in front of them.
"An evil... dragon?" Mash asks
"Finally, I got through to you! Everyone, I recommend that we evacuate! This reading is way beyond a Servant... It's indicating an "ultra-size lifeform." It's approaching with an incredible speed!" Romani said
"A fast object? Finally, someone that can finally match me in a race." Sonic commented
"Sonic, please take this seriously! This is no time for messing around!" Romani said
"Beyond a Servant! Can such a lifeform even exist in this world?" Mash asks
"Of course, they can! The world's a big place! Um, sorry. Save the chatter for later! I am also detecting 3 Servants heading this way!" Romani said
"...It must be them. This is quite a problem."
"The orchestra is done. Let's get out of here. I know we just wasted our effort, but that's life." Amadeus said
"But... Wait, please. If the reading is truly beyond that of a Servant, then we need the "Dragon Slayer" more than ever, That person must be in this town, right? We can at least look for that Servant..." Mash said
"No, no, no. No time, no time!"
"But if we abandon that Servant now, we may never get another chance!" Jeanne said
"Master, your orders!" Mash said
"We find that "Dragon Slayer" person and fight the enemies! I'm not leaving this place until we have those guys taken care of." Sonic replied
"Understood!"
"Amadeus, let's prepare for battle... Will you fight with me?" Marie said
"Didn't you just order me to fight? You just need to stand proudly and smile as always. Don't worry yourself over me. If things get bad, I'll run away on my own!" Amadeus replied
"Yes. That's the Amadeus I know. It's okay, we just have to buy some time. I won't die. Not here, at least." Marie said
"No one is going to die here! Nor anytime when I'm around." Sonic said
"Doctor! Are you detecting any other Servants?"
"Searching now. Hang on a moment! Right. There's a faint reading from the castle up ahead!" Romani detecting a Servant
"Let's go!"
*At The Castle*
"Is that him?" Sonic said
"...There you are!"
"What a terrible wound!"
"...Ugh!"
"Oh!"
"One after... Another." The Servant said
"Please wait! We are on your side! At least, we have no intention of causing you harm!" Jeanne said
"?"
"At any rate, please hurry! A dragon is approaching! Several Servants are with it, as well. We are at an overwhelming disadvantage here." Mash begs
"A dragon, huh... I see. That's why I was summoned and then attacked."
"We will help you, let's get out of here!" Mash said
"I'm sorry, I owe you one!"
*Outside*
"Hurry, Sonic! Even we can sense it approaching!" Marie shouted
"It's within plain sight now! This is... No, it can't be! Wyverns can't compare to that thing. That's a real dragon!" Romani shock
Moments later, the dragon lands right in front of them and lets out a loud roar soon after.
"*Pinching his noise* Man, can you at least brush your teeth once in a while?" Sonic said
"...I was wondering what you found, turns out it's just another dying Servant. Very well, you can all die together!" Jeanne Alter shouted
"It's attacking!" Marie shouted
"No, get back, Maria! Your Noble Phantasm is useless here!" Amadeus said
"I-I am going out!" Mash said
"Mash, what are you saying? Don't be silly!" Sonic replied
"Mash, we'll do it together!" Jeanne said
"R-Right!'
"Incinerate them... Fafnir!" Jeanne Alter said
"Luminosite..."
"Deploying Virtual Noble Phantasm!"
"Eternelle!"
Moments later, both Jeanne and Mash unleash their Noble Phantasm as Mash blocks Fafnir's fire attack and Jeanne begins to increase Mash's strength.
"*Unleashes Powerful energy and fires at the Dragon* Kya!"
"Whoa! What an immense amount of energy! You all right?! Can you hear me? S-Say something!"
"Roman, now it'll be a good time to just stay quiet. We have some very important business to take care of." Sonic said
"Ugh! Just as I thought, this is..."
"I can't hold on anymore, it's no use!" Mash desperately trying to stop Fafnir's attack from killing them all
"No, looks like you made it. Thanks to you, my power's restored for a little." A voice said
"...Huh?"
"It's been a while Evil Dragon Fafnir. If you've resurrected, I will send you back to your slumber..." The Servant said
"Fafnir is trembling... That Servant, could it be?"
"Hear me, One Who Rules the Blue Sky! My name is Siegfried! He who once defeated thee! Noble Phantasm, Release! "Bal...mung!"
Siegfried unleashes his Noble Phantasm and fires a huge fireball right at Fafnir, hitting it and causing massive damage to Fafnir
"Dammit! Fafnir, climb up now!" Jeanne Alter commanded
"Before you do that. *homes up to Fafnir at incredible speeds and delivers a hasted combo of lightning-fast and powerful slashes with his sword*"
"GAH... you stupid annoying bastard!" Jeanne Alter shouted
At the end of Sonic's combo, the force from the attack throws Fafnir away from him and hits a building from behind and damaging it severely. Fafnir begins roaring louder in pain.
"What's the matter? Can't take down a Hedgehog like me?"
"(Pant, pant, pant) Sorry, this is the best I can do. Get out of three, before they come back..." Siegfried said
"Everyone, let's retreat while we can!" Jeanne said
*With Jeanne Alter*
"It's dangerous. Considering what's to come, I can't exhaust Fafnir. If that rodent uses his swordsman skills and that Servant with his sword again, it may be a problem. Berserk, Saber. Those two are now the prizes. Concentrate on getting both of them now. Berserk Assassin will be joining us soon. This time, he'll finish them off for good." Jeanne Alter said
*Back With The Group*
"I am not detecting the ultra-size lifeform anymore. But the enemies are still on our tails, hurry!" Romani said
"Senpai... I want a horse." Mash said
"Sorry, this is a one-seater!" Marie said
"Don't worry, I know how to solve this. *Lifts Mash up in a bridal carry and continues to run* Just hang on tight!" Sonic said
"M-Master, not again!" Mash said
"I'm used to travelling, but this is a first for me! This is just retreating, right?" Amadeus said
"Why don't we just fight back like how we usually do it?" Sonic asks
"I suppose so, in that case..."
"Wait, please. I see something up ahead. That's the... French army! They're being attacked by the wyverns! We need to go help them!" Jeanne shouted
"Master, here they come!"
Sonic stops as he places Mash onto the ground and takes out his sword before running at the three dragons. The three dragons all began flying towards him, ready to take on Sonic. However, Sonic begins circling around the three dragons and builds up a massive blue tornado around the three dragons. Mash, Jeanne, Marie, and Amadeus were covering their faces as the gusty winds around them were stronger than anything they have ever felt before. Inside the tornado, Sonic strikes all three dragons at different angles with his sword as none of the dragons couldn't attack Sonic at least once and were inside of a tornado at the same time that Sonic was creating. Seconds later, Sonic comes to a stop as the tornado explodes and the Dragons explode as blood began to rain around Sonic.
"When will these guys learn not to mess with a Hedgehog?" Sonic said
"There are zombies heading this way, too. Master, behind you!" Mash shouted
"*Turns and notices the oncoming hoard of zombies* Heh... No problem, I'll just handle them the old fashion style." Sonic said
Sonic throws his sword straight into the air and begins running around the hoard of zombies in light speed. Moments later, a huge gust of wind picks up all the zombies and blows them far, far away from the group. Moments later, Sonic stops and grabs the sword again before hitting the ground.
"Too easy!" Sonic running back towards the group
"Looks like we disposed the first wave of wyverns. Next up..."
"A... Urrrr!"
"..."
"Who the heck are these two?" Sonic asks
"...Damn you!"
"My, what a coincidence. I've never forgotten your face, you lazy artisan." Marie said
"That's good to hear. I've never forgotten yours either. Your face, and your pale white neck. At the same time, I feel like this is destiny. That you and I share a special connection. Don't we? The fate of an executioner killing the same person twice, I feel like only we share that kind of connection." The Servant said
"...Not only in life, but even now you're eager to execute Maria? Charles-Henri Sanson. Could it be that you are genuinely mad?" Amadeus aid
"...As a human, it pains me to discuss our relationship with a low-life like you. Amadeus, you claimed all lives, all humans, are filthy. Not I. Humans are scared, precious things. That's why we executioners respect life. We are incompatible, you and I. Trash who couldn't even love humans, trash who couldn't understand her, has no right." Sanson replied
"...Arrrrrrrr!"
"And what are you trying to say?" Sonic asks
The Servant lunges at Mash and strikes her shield with a powerful sword attack.
"Ugh! What an attack! Master, please stand back! This Berserker... He's much more frightening than any Servanty we've faced so far!" Mash said
"Look at the sky! Look how many wyverns are in flight!" Marie shouted
"Ugh! I'm going to help the French army! You three, take care of that Servant!" Jeanne said
"My sword of execution is pure. It's not for the likes of you who do not submit to death, but... Thinking of it, this entire nation is an execution site. Now, I shall remove your head with one stri-"
Moments later, Sonic rushes in at Sanson and swings his sword at him, throwing him back away from him.
"GAH... What the!? You!"
"Enough talk, let us begin the fight," Sonic said
"Arrrrrrrrrr!"
The armoured Servant lunges toward Sonic and begins to attack him with his weapon several times. Sonic quickly evades each attack the armoured Servant strikes at him and soon counters back by rapidly stabbing the armoured Servant with blindly speed. However, the armoured Servant manages to block all of Sonic's stabs before getting knockback by Sonic last's strike right towards him. Moments later, Sanson lunges toward Sonic and swings his sword across Sonic. However, using Hyper Senses, Sonic phases through the sword swing and avoids getting chopped in half by Sanson's sword and counters back by revving up his sword with spins and attacking Sanson over and over. Sanson blocks as many strikes by the spinning sword as long he can until Mash suddenly runs up and swings her shield across and knocks Sanson away from Sonic. Sanson stops himself from going back further and scraps his shoes on the ground, before coming to a complete stop. Moments later, the armoured Servants lunge at Mash and begin to unleash several powerful strikes towards Mash's shield. Mash desperately blocks the Servant's attacks as each strike pushes her back further and further. As the servant was dealing with Mash, behind her, Sonic began to charge up his sword with electrically emitting from his body. Being focused and looking at the Servant. Seconds have passed by, as now Sanson and the armoured Servant were both striking Mash's shield over and over as she was outnumbered and couldn't her position for too long.
"Master, PLEASE HELP!" Mash shouted
"Almost there..." Sonic whispers
Moments later, Sonic's sword fully charges up and was now ready to be use.
"Mash, move!" Sonic shouted
Mash quickly jumps away as Sanson and the armoured Servant both look at Sonic swing his sword at them and creates several blue shockwaves that headed towards both of them. Both Servants attempt to block the oncoming shockwaves but the shockwaves were faster and attack both Servants, hitting them
"...Arrrrr!"
"...Damn. What is with that creature and Servant? I mean, her shield is beyond unbreakable while blue here is beyond untouchable!" Sanson said
"Haaa... Ugh!" Mash tired
"What's the matter? Couldn't handle the power of teamwork?" Sonic said
"Sanson... What's the meaning of this..." Marie asks
"Dammit, now there are more wyverns, too! If only they'd focus on that crazy decapitating maniac!" Amadeus said
"I have an idea on taking down these wyverns!" Sonic said
"Where's Jeanne?"
*With Jeanne*
"Run!"
"Wh-What?"
"Never mind just make a run for it now! Do you want to die?" Jeanne said
"D-Don't run! That's the Dragon Witch over there! Rake her down! Avenge your hometown!"
"Ugh!"
"Wyvern. Start off by eating the soldier!" Berserk Assassin said
'Aaaaaarrrrrghhhhhhh!"
Jeane strikes the Wyvern with a powerful strike.
"(pant, pant, pant)..."
"H-Hey, isn't that the Dragon Witch? Why is she fighting the dragons?"
"Don't ask me, but this is perfect. Let them both go down. They burned my homeland to the ground. I hope both of them die!"
"..."
"The people you're protecting are saying all kinds of things about, my Saint. Even though the only reason they can safely watch this is that you're dealing with the wyverns." Berserk Assassin said
"Please leave me be," Jeanne said
"heh, how stubborn. If you're worried about your lack of manpower, then by all means, why don't you ask the French army? Oh, forgive me. You're the "Dragon Witch" now, aren't you? A saint cruelly burned to death and then resurrected for revenge. A beautiful, ephemeral, and ultimately ridiculous tale. And look, you're still struggling... Because this time, they see you as the enemy! Can you tell me, Jeanne d'Arc? How do you feel right now? Do you wish to die? Or do you wish to kill? Do you long to drive that flag into those soldiers' hearts like a stake?"
"...Normally, I'd fall into distress. I'd fall into despair. But, unfortunately... I'm an optimistic life. Their hatred of me gives them the strength to rise. And that's a good thing." Jeanne replied
"...Are you sane?"
"Good question. People questioned my sanity when I decided to bring salvation to France."
"Yes. Whether light or dark, it just means both of us are insane! Wyvern!"
"Ugh!"
"Artillery, FIRE!"
Moments later, the Wyvern catches on fire after being hit by a canon ball.
"Huh?"
"Ugh!"
"Gilles!"
"Prioritize all surrounding dragons! Fire all cannons!" Gilles shouted
"Now!"
"Curse you! *Get's hit by Jeanne but didn't affect her* Heh... I expect nothing less from a Ruler. Even with your power stolen, your physical strength... Retreat! Lancelot! Sanson!"
"Wait!"
*Back With Sonic And The Others*
"...A...A...Urrrrr!"
"Huh?"
"It would seem that Jeanne d'Arc has touched the strings of his heart. Now what, Carmilla? Will he even listen to reason?"
"...Retreat! We have no obligation to stay with a black knight that's lost his mind. Laneclot! Buy as much time as you can. Until the moment your life is extinguished!"
Sonic realizes what the armoured Servants name is actually named.
"Arrrrrr!"
Instead of charging towards Sonic, Lancelot lunges at Jeanne and attacks her instead. Jeanne manages to block it but was pushed back due to the force.
"Ugh! Why are you..."
"W-We have to stop them! Master, it's a once in a lifetime! It breaks the code of chivalry, but we have to bring down Lancelot!" Mash said
"Oh, another Lancelot that looks way uglier than the one last? Well then, if it's a fight you want, then it's a fight you'll get!" Sonic in his fighting stance
Moments later, Sonic lunges at Lancelot and unleashes several sword strikes right at him. Lancelot blocks each attack Sonic land's on him and counters back by swinging his weapon across him but Sonic blocks the attack from Lancelot. However, due to the force of the attack, Sonic was pushed back from Lancelot and scrapped his feet on the ground, stopping himself from going farther. Moments later, Lancelot lunges right at Sonic and begins to swing his weapon at Sonic several times, but Sonic quickly blocks or evades of Lancelot's attack while mocking him by sticking his tongue out while smiling. Lancelot continues to attack Sonic, trying to land a strike at him until Sonic swings her sword once at Lancelot, pushing him away from him and counters back by lunging towards him, breaking the laws of physics and attacking Lancelot 10 times simeontansly, thorwing him back at fallling to the ground. Lancelot lets out a yell as he quickly gets up and charges at Sonic. Sonic notices Lancelot running towards him as he also runs toward Lancelot as well. Both began charging up their weapons as moments later, they both clanged their weapons at each other, causing a shockwave around them as both slam their swords over and over, trying to hit one another. Mash, Jeanne, and the others all watched as Lancelot and Sonic were going at it full force on each other. As the two continue to clang swords over and over, Sonic quickly jumps back away from Lancelot and holding the sword with both hands, lunges toward Lancelot and swings a strong sword attack at him, hitting him and knocking him back away from him. Moments later, Sonic charges his sword up as he releases several blue shockwaves that headed towards Lancelot. Lancelot wasn't fast enough to block them and took thr brunt of all the shockwaves, getting hit by them. One after another, a shockwave attacked Lancelot as scratch marks appeared around his armor. After all the shockwaves stopped, Lancelot slowly kneels to the ground and pnats from the battle against Sonic.
"Sonic 2... Lancelot 0... *Puts sword back inside scabbard* I'll be honest with you, this is a normal sword and not a legendary one. But it does work wonders if you know how to use it properly." Sonic commented
"*Slowly looks up at Sonic and looks at him for a few seconds then looks at Jeanne soon after* A-Arthur..."
"Arthur? You mean your king, Arthur? Unfortunately, I am Jeanne d'Arc. I am not Arthur, the king you seek." Jeanne replied
"Oh, I see." Mash said
"What? What's wrong?" Sonic asks
"I know why Lancelot was so obsessed with Jeanne. She resembles Arthur, doesn't she? Not her face, but her soul..." Mash replied
"My... King... I ... Please..."
"*Figures Out What Was Happening and Slowly Walks Up To Lancelot* Umm... Hey buddy... This may come off as weird. But, I may happen to know a King Arthur as well." Sonic said
"*Slowly looks up at Sonic* ..."
"It's me! I'm Arthur as well! Although it may seem that I don't look anything close to Arthur. I can promise you that I have some sort of background that involves him." Sonic said
"..."
"What? Did I say anything bad?" Sonic asks
Moments later, Lancelot vanishes away in front them without saying anything else.
"Well that was weird... I didn't mean to break him with that." Sonic said
"..."
"You have some explaining to do Master once we get back to Chaldea about you being King Arthur. But in the mean time, let's get going. Come on Jeanne." Mash said
"Yes!"
"Jeanne! Please wait! You are indeed Jeanne d'Arc! Not the Dragon Witch, but a bona fide saint!" Gilles shouted
"..."
"Shouldn't you answer?"
"If I answer, I will endanger Gilles's position. For now, we can't depend on them. At the very least, we must endure the scorn of those who once fought by our side." Jeanne replied
"But... Do they really hate you?" Marie said
"...Let's go. Lead the way, Sonic." Jeanne said
"Right this way everyone..." Sonic said
Sonic, Mash, Jeanne, Marie, and Amadeus all began to walk away as Gilles and the soldiers all watch them leave. Sonic turns to look at them and gives a peace sign before turning back away and continuing to walk.
"General. What was that just now..."
"I don't know. I don't know, but... re-examine everything we know of the Dragon Witch. Was it truly Jeanne d'Arc who attacked Charles VII? Or some evil imposter? It's possible... That there may be two Jeanne d'Arcs in this world." Gilles said
To Be Continue...
"Next Time: Orleans (Part 7.)" Sonic As A Narrator