A Hedgehog Of Chaldea
Okeanos (Part 2)
*The Next Day*
Francis Drake, Sonic, Mash, and the rest all began setting sail to their destination. However, the only one who wasn't enjoying the trip was Sonic.
"All right, we're setting sail! Raise the flag, the Golden Hind is moving out!" Francis Drake commanded
"Aye, aye, Boss!"
"Blast that cannon! Let's liven things up!"
Mash notices Sonic sitting on the ground, not in a mood, rubbing his head while Fou just sat on top of his head.
"Ugh... I feel like I'm going to pass out..." Sonic said
"Fou! (Come on, Blue! Not right now, we still have a long way to go!)" Fou said
"I know Fou, I know... But it's the thought of being surrounded only by water that makes this journey almost difficult. I'm starting to have a second guess about this specific adventure." Sonic replied
"*Walks Up To Sonic And Places Her Hand On Sonic's Shoulder* Don't worry, Senpai. You'll get over this soon enough. I promise." Mash replied
"Are you not a fan of water? Ever since we gt here, you've been acting strange when you are close to the ocean." Elizabeth asks
"Ever since I was a child, yes. I have bad memories of being underwater back in my world. But those were more durable than the ocean here... Our worlds are completely different." Sonic replied
"Are you able to swim or not? A serious question." Siegfried asks
"No," Sonic replied
"Poor Master... I don't like you when you are in this state..." Lily said
"Don't worry about me, Lily. I'll be fine. Watch me take out those Zombies pirates right behind you all right now." Sonic said
The four turn and notice a group of Zombie pirates walking toward them with their weapons ready. Elizabeth quickly lunges at the Zombie Pirates and stabs three zombies at once. She raises them and throws them into the air, jumping at them and slicing each of them before throwing them out of the ship and into the water. Siegfried lunges at three Pirate Zombies and unleashes a powerful sword swing that slices all three of them at the same time. Blood spews out the zombies, covering the ground before vanishing away.
"Don't worry, we got it all taken care of!" Elizabeth said
"Nice job you three," Sonic replied
"Hey, Mash. Got a second. I rather now bother Sonic here who isn't feeling himself right now." Francis Drake asks
"Yes, what is it?"
"Those people we took out have vanished. In your eyes, is that possible?"
"Just as I thought. Seems like it's the concept of pirates that exist in these waters." Romani said
"Concept?"
"A type of spiritual body etched in the memories of the "Age of Exploration." They can only act to fulfill their roles. They have their own will, but are models of an idea. Call them an infinite copy of the "average pirate." They do little damage, but unless the world is corrected, these "bugs" will keep spawning forever." Romani explaining
"If I had to sum it up in a single word, those pirates are like... Ghosts." Mash said
"But, they took damage from those three weapons, you know? Not just mine either, from the scallywags as well." Francis Drake said
"Sorry, let me rephrase that. Think of them as ghosts with physical bodies." Mash replied
"S-So they have physical bodies. Then we're okay! There's no problem!" Francis Drake said
"It's not the first time I've fought ghosts before. I've even used a camera to fight with two ghosts at the same time!" Sonic commented
"I do not doubt that, Senpai," Mash replied
"By the way. What do you think are in these waters, anyway?" Francis Drake asks
"If what the doctor says is true, there might be a treasure here. But... That means these waters are the same as those in the Age of Exploration. ... This means Drake isn't the only pirate going after the treasure." Mash replied
"Ahah! That gets me all fired up! First come, first served. How simple is that?" Francis Drake said
"But Boss, we don't have any leads on that treasure."
"Fool. We're going to start by finding those leads."
"...Boss! An island is in sight! East-northeast of here!"
"I can confirm it as well. I'm also detecting Servants on that island as well." Romani said
"Wonderful... land has been spotted..." Sonic said
"Captain Drake. That island has those superhumans you mentioned before. Please have all the pirates retreat. The only ones who can fight them are I, Queen Elizabeth, Siegfried, Lily, Senpai, and you." Mash said
"Already? Well, you guys are with me this time. Hey scumbags, protect the ship! Sonic and I are going to check things out!
"Roger that, Boss!"
*At The Island*
"How do you feel now, Senpai?" Mash asks
"I feel better already! I am ready to continue our adventure as normal!" Sonic replied
"We still don't know if the Servant is a friend or foe..." Mash said
"Hmm... Over there, perhaps? *Fires A Shot*"
"Drake? Is that an enemy?"
"No. But I felt a vague presence, so I took a shot." Francis Drake replied
"Vague?" "Took a shot!?"
"If you get a bad feeling, fire first, ask later. That's the key to survival, you know?"
"How violent... That's how an outlaw thinks!"
"I wasn't looking... what did you hit?" Sonic asks
"Hah! You won't know until you look for yourself! I'll go see if it's dead or not." Francis Drake replied
"...Captain Drake is unlike Jeanne or Nero. She's the type of person we've never encountered before. At any rate, there goes our plan to proceed with caution." Mash said
"It's fine Mash. We would've run into a monster either way. Even if we're being silent." Sonic replied
"Hey! Everyone! Come over here!" Francis Drake shouted
*A Few Moments Later*
"A... Stone tablet?"
"That's right. Can you read what's written on it?" Francis Drake asks
"I... don't have a clue what it says here," Sonic replied
"It...appears to be runes of some sort. Doctor, can you decode it?" Mash asks
"I see, I see, these are relatively new runes. I'd say they were carved within the last week." Da Vinci said
"Um, Da Vinci? That's my job, yes? Don't take my job, okay?" Romani said
"Let's see here... "Bloodaxe King, once laid to rest, shall awaken once more."...That's the general gist of it. But, Bloodaxe King? Why does that sound familiar..." Da Vinci said
"Th-The Bloodaxe King is the name of the Viking king that ruled Norway in the 9th century! Be careful. I'm picking up readings similar to those copied pirates from that stone tablet!"
"Mor enemies, huh? No problem!"
Sonic dashes towards the Zombie Pirates runs around them and creates a vortex that sucks in all the Zombie Pirates. Francis Drake, Mash, Lily, Siegfried, and the others all covered themselves to prevent the debris from hitting their faces. Inside the vortex, the zombie pirates slam into one another,
"Th-That Hedgehog can run that fast?!"
"So fast that he can create his vortex and take out enemies without been trying!" Francis Drake shock
"Piece of cake! But I need a better challenge and not just zombies over and over." Sonic commented
"Searching surroundings... Nothing detected. The nearby Servant signals are not moving. They haven't noticed us? Anyway, you need to get out of there fast."
*Later*
"Mmm... Sniff, sniff. Treasure, will I get a whiff of that treasure?" Francis Drake said
"Are you seriously trying to sniff out a box?" Elizabeth asks
"Correct! Treasure does indeed have a scent." Francis Drake replied
"..."
"Ah, that look says you don't believe me! All right, let's make a bet. If there's treasure up ahead like I said... Hmm, what should we do? I know, how about coming with me on a trip around the world? When I flee these waters and return to England... I'm going to sail around the world on the Golden Hind. What do you say? If you help me out, I bet I'll be the luckiest pirate ever." Francis Drake said
"I can do that right now!" Sonic replied
Moments later, Sonic speeds off and runs around THE WHOLE EARTH in just a few seconds. Sonic then returns to the group empty-handed.
"Well, I just took a trip around the world and I can confirm that I've found... nothing, but I did take many enemies as much I can while doing so," Sonic said
"Shut up, you did not just run around the earth and return with nothing," Elizabeth said
"So amazing," Lily said
"Well... he isn't called Sonic for a reason. As he puts it." Siegfried said
"Wait, you ran around the whole earth!?" Romani shock
"Wanna see me do it again?" Sonic replied
"You left for a few seconds and returned like nothing ever happen! Just how damn fast are you Sonic?!" Francis Drake shock
"Well, my buddy and I have tried to examine my max speed, but they will always come with immeasurable results every time," Sonic replied
"*Holding In Laughter But Can't And Begins To Laugh* Okay... That was the funniest thing I've ever seen you do, Senpai. I didn't think you'll go through with it!" Mash laughing
"He is Sonic after all... We should've expected that from him... Hold up! Servants are on the move. Looks like they sensed you guys. They're coming in fast!"
"But not as fast as Master here. Isn't that right, Sonic?" Siegfried said
"You know it, buddy!"
"Gagagagaga! Gigigigi—giiiiiiii!M-My! My name! Eric! The Grand... Eric!"
"Nice to meet you Eric, my name is Sonic. I hope we can get along." Sonic replied
"Gah-go! Kill! Kill anyone in the way! Kill. KILL! Gigigiiii–!" Eric shouted
"Well, that's one way to introduce yourself," Sonic commented
"Vikings from Norway! They're like our ancestors, you know. I'll pay my respects, but also give him a dose of reality! Sonic, this is how we say it in the pirate world. "Shut up, you bearded freak! The old need to retire!" Francis Drake shouted
"Lily, Siegfried, Elizabeth! Let's do this!" Sonic said
"You got it, Sonic!" Elizabeth replied
Sonic dashes toward Eric runs around at light speed, and attacks him from all angles, throwing punches, kicks, spin dashes, and more. Eric roars as he tries to attack Sonic at least once with his axe but couldn't land a single hit on him. Moments later, Sonic jumps right at Eric's face and performs a backward roundhouse kick, knocking him away. Siegfried dashes right at Eric and swings his sword at Eric several times around his body. Eric blocks each attack from Siegfried and counters back with several axe slashes at Siegfried but blocks each axe attack as well. Moments later, Elizabeth jumps over Siegfried and stabs Eric in the chest, making him spew out blood.
"Gi, gi, gi... Ga, ga, ga... Not giving it to you! It's mine! It is...mine...but..." Eric said before vanishing
"He vanished... but not in a way we usually see after defeating a Servant," Sonic said
"Wait, that's odd. He vanished, but there's still a Servant response... Huh? It's gone. Hmm, since coming to this era, I've been off my game. Sorry, the equipment's not in the best shape. It's going to be a little hard to track you. There are no more Servants on that island, and those pirates from before are all gone." Romani said
"Hey! Over here! I found something!" Francis Drake shouted
"Let's go, Master!"
*Couple Minutes Later*
The five make their way towards Francis Drake and notice a ship in front of her.
"*Whistles* What a giant ship," Sonic commented
"See this ship? It's probably the one that the king was on."
"It's a larger version of the ships the Vikings used. Therefore, it should look like something out of the 9th century...but it's good as new."
"Sure it is. You guys wait right here. If this is a Viking ship, I'm sure it has one... Found it. Treasure!" Francis Drake said
"A book?"
"When sailing, Vikings record everything from starting point to destination using pictures and glyphs. Coast shapes, shoal spots, current traits, and paths... If they appeared here out of the blue that's one thing, but if they sailed here...Yes, I smell fresh ink! This must be the chart for this island and its surroundings. There's no better treasure for us since we're about to set sail into the seas, right?" Francis Drake said
"...You have a good point. Captain Drake, well... You seem violent, but you're pretty pragmatic." Mash replied
"Now, time to return to the ship!"
*On The Ship*
"Are you feeling alright, Master?" Lily asks
"I still feel a little nauseous. But I'm starting to get used to the ocean." Sonic replied
"That's really to hear from you," Mash said
"Now, according to the Viking map, there's an island to the northwest. Considering our speed, it'll take about 10 hours. If we can catch the wind, maybe even less." Francis Drake said
Sonic eyes widen and smiles as he slowly backs away from the group while also telling Fou to follow him.
"We can have the glyphs analyzed. Doctor, I'm transferring the data." Mash said
"Very well. One book shouldn't be an issue over here. That said, I'd like a summoning point established soon." Romani replied
"Let's hope there's a Leyline on the next island," Mash said
"Hey, Fou, would you like a headstart?" Sonic asks
"Fou! Fou! (I know exactly what you are thinking. And I'm ready for it!)" Fou replied
"That's the spirit! *Places Fou On Top Of His Head* Hang on tight, things are about to get bouncy!" Sonic said
Sonic stretches his body for a few seconds before running and passing Mash, and the others. The group notice Sonic running towards the front of the ship, jumping off it with Fou on his forehead, landing on the water, and begins to run at light speed to the Island located in the Northeast. Everyone on the ship was in complete shock after Sonic sped away to the Island himself alongside Fou without saying anything.
"SENPAI!" Mash shouted
"MASTER!" The three Servants shouted
"He just left us without saying a word!" Francis Drake said
"..."
"..."
"Did he just run on water?! Who is this kid?!"
*?*
"Ugh, no good. So tired, can't move, can't run. I've never run so much in my life. Why am I a Servant in the first place? I don't see "myself" here... Nor my "loser sister" either... ...No, even if that girl isn't here, I'm fine. I'm so fine in all sorts of ways... Sigh... I wonder who I'm talking to. In the first place, this maze is "that" labyrinth, right There's no way...out of here... and no string. ...Wait, that means HE is here. As long as this labyrinth exists, HE is sure to be here. I knew it... Something's coming from behind, too... ARGH! What am I supposed to do?"
A shadow figure appears in front of the Servant.
"Auuuuuggggghhhh!"
*With Mash*
"I still can't believe Master just left us here. That's something he would've never done..." Mash said
"I'm still trying to get in contact with him but to avail," Romani said
"He told me before we arrived here that if water was involved in this location. He would get as far away from it as possible. No matter what... I don't mind, to be honest, even heroes fear something." Siegfried replied
"..."
"Hmm?"
"Something the matter?"
"Yes, the air tastes different here. In different countries and lands, the air changes its flavour. The distance between England and France aside, when you travel to a new continent, the air tastes differently." Francis Drake replied
"Hmm. Perhaps Miss Drake can detect changes in the wind due to differences in temperature and currents?" Romani said
"What's this "Miss Drake" business? You sound creepy when you put it that way, Mister Scholar!" Francis Drake replied
"S-Sorry. Please excuse me, Drake. Mash, What Drake says may be correct. Your current location has different temperatures and currents than the previous island. With a little more time, I'm sure we can determine exactly where you are." Romani said
"Boss! There's a ship to the northwest!"
"All right, what flag?"
"A pirate's flag I've never seen!"
"So, an enemy! Mash and you three, get ready! Time to get to work!" Francis Drake said
"Senpai... where are you..." Mash concerned
*With Sonic*
After ditching the others, Sonic and Fou arrive at the Island Francis Drake mentioned about in the Northwest. Sonic looks around his surroundings but see's nothing but sand and trees.
"Well, the only thing different about this island is that it's bigger," Sonic said
"Fou! Fou! (And the wind feels different here as well!)" Fou replied
"Really? I don't feel any change of wind in my surroundings. But anyway, let's get moving and see what this island has to offer." Sonic said
"Sonic... Sonic! Sonic, can you hear me?!" Romani said
"Oh, hey there Roman! Yes, I can hear you perfectly. What's up?" Sonic replied
"What's up?! You just dashed away from the group and came to the island alone!" Romani said
"A Hedgehog's gotta do what a Hedgehog gotta do to avoid being surrounded by water," Sonic replied
"...Oh, Sonic... is this what you do as well back in your world as well?" Romani asks
"Of course! Nothing has changed from that ever since I've arrived here." Sonic replied
"Don't worry, Romani will get it over it soon enough." Da Vinci said
"So anyway, I'm guessing since you contacted me and not Mash. You have something useful for me to use on this island?" Sonic asks
"Yea... I'm sending you the coordinates to the leyline, just follow them for now. But be careful... I'm detecting multiple life forms. I'll give the coordinates to Mash and others once they arrive. They should be arriving later. By the time they arrive, all life forms should be taken care of." Romani said
"You got buddy! You can count on me! Come on Fou!" Sonic said
"Fou!"
"While you make your way to the location, Sonic. Allow me to teach you a little history lesson. Right now, you're in the middle of the Age of Exploration. Many things were imported from the East, and Europe started advancing into the new land, fighting to gain a foothold. One of many things imported from the East was spices. Nutmeg, cloves, and peppercorns...or pepper. Pepper was necessary to help eat decomposing meat. In this era, it was more precious than gold. Don't worry, I'll explain this as well to the others once they set up the leyline." Da Vinci explained
"Seems reasonable," Sonic replied
Sonic then makes his way towards the location the coordinates told him to go to. On his way there, he defeated many skeletons that got in his way and created a path for the others to walk through safely before they can arrive. However, ignoring Romani's coordinates for a while and wanting some alone time. Sonic and Fou went running around the whole Island taking down tons of enemies without even trying when sightseeing around the island, and many more things the Blue Hedgehog would do back in his world. Eventually, Sonic arrives at the location of the coordinates, sits on the ground and takes a nap alongside Fou as the two wait for the others to arrive. As Sonic was napping, however, above the sky, a Cyan-coloured trail flys above him at light speed and does this multiple times before disappearing.
*A Few Hours Later*
Eventually, Mash, Francis Drake and the others finally make their way to the island as well where they met up with Sonic once again and continue on their journey.
"So was your time alone here, Blue? Did you see anything?" Elizabeth asks
"No, but I did take a wonderful nap with Fou and now I feel fully ready!" Sonic replied
"Fou!"
"Summoning circle confirmed. The terminal point established." Mash said
"Oh, and yes... I got a hit on that pirate flag from earlier... That's the flag of the legendary ■ate, ■■ of the "■■." In other words, those pirates are ■■■ called ■■■■■."
"Oh, so now the communication is malfunctioning, huh?" Sonic said
"Doctor? Doctor, the communications are acting up... Doctor!? We've lost contact. What on earth could have... Eek! An earthquake?" Mash shock
"Get down. It's a big one!" Francis Drake shouted
"...It settled down. Master, are you all right?"
"I felt bigger," Sonic replied
"No time to play around, Senpai. How about you, Drake?"
"That was a breeze compared to a raging ocean. But I'm worried about my ship and crew. Can we go back for a bit?" Francis Drake replied
"Let's do that."
*At The Ship*
"The summoning circle has been established, but communications are still cut off. We should move away from here, perhaps." Mash said
"Huh? Hey, what's wrong? Something up?"
"Boss... The ship won't move. The ship, Boss! The ship won't budge, not an inch!"
"Sorry, but could you guys wait a second? No good, it won't move. But I don't think there's anything wrong with the ship itself. It's stuck like something's anchoring it real tight. What on earth is happening? Sonic, this is your specialty, right?
"Not really..."
"It looks like a Bounded Field has been drawn all around. Its rank is low enough for Demi-Servants like me to escape... But I can't say the same for the ship. Unless we take down whoever is creating this field, I'm afraid we'll be stuck here forever."
"What are we gonna do?"
"Search and destroy. There are no other means of escape."
"All right, if you say so then it must be true. Men! Stand your ground! Behave and stay put. The real fight's gonna be above the sea. Don't be wasting stuff!" Francis Drake shouted
"You don't have to worry about that at all. I got the whole island all taken care of." Sonic said
"What do you mean?" Mash asks
"Well, I took down tons of enemies all by myself using my incredible speed. They were no match for a Hedgehog like me!" Sonic replied
"..."
"Are you serious?" Francis Drake asks
"That's not all though, while exploring this island, I happen to discover a secret maze base inside a mountain in the open. And yes, I did enter that cave and ran every path inside that maze. I even took down enemies inside there as well!" Sonic replied
"..."
"This kid knows how to adventure like a pirate!"
"W-Well... can you take us to this location? Will like to see ourselves." Mash said
"Sure thing, Mash. I'll take the lead!" Sonic replied
*At The Location*
Eventually, Sonic led the group toward the secret door that was inside a mountain. Mash began recording just in case as Sonic leads them around the maze. Seconds go by as the group goes deeper and deeper inside this maze without even knowing what's even inside.
"And here, we take a turn here," Sonic said
"The amount of blood on the floor is astounding... just how many enemies did you fight in here?" Francis Drake asks
"If I told you, I would've lost count," Sonic replied
"Are these blood of beautiful young women?" Elizabeth asks
"*Looks At Elizabeth With A Confuse Look* No..." Sonic replied
"Dammit, I wanted a relaxing shower after we've returned to Chaldea," Elizabeth said
"With blood?" Sonic asks
"Of course! It will make my skin smooth and healthy. You should try it as well!"
"..."
*Somewhere Else Inside The Maze*
"That blue creature is here again. I thought you wiped him out... Oh dear, isn't this just troublesome. What do you wanna do? ...Hmmm. If you want to rampage, then be my guest?" Let me warn you... I don't like breaking a sweat. So, I'm not helping you.
*A Few Minutes Later*
As the group continue to walk through the maze, Sonic suddenly came to an abrupt stop and stares at the end of the maze.
"Senpai... what's wrong?" Mash asks
"I... sense some trouble coming... I had a feeling I missed something when I left the maze before." Sonic replied
"Seems my hunch was right. Something's headed our way!" Francis Drake shouted
Moments later, a Servant began charging at them at full speed. The Servant wore iron armour, much like a corset, over his bulky and scarred body, iron rings around his arms, a red piece of cloth from the waist to their feet, split into two sections. Around each ankle is an iron ring with an attached chain, linking heavy, metal orbs In each hand, and holds an axe with an incredibly long pole.
"...Die... Me... Asterios... Kill... Blue!"
"Another Berserker, like Eric the Bloodaxe King! Guess there's no use arguing! Master, please be careful. Asterios is his lesser-known, original name...
"HA! I'm not scared of this guy."
Sonic curls into a ball and homing attacks Asterios on his face. The homing attack did nothing to Asterios but made him even angrier. Asterios swings his axes at Sonic but Sonic dodges each attack while making faces at Asterios. As Asterios focused on Sonic, Lily and Siegfried both charge toward Asterios and slash their swords at him, leaving scratch marks on his body and bleeding. As the two were attacking Asterios, Elizabeth jumps over the two and slams her spear down at Asterios, hitting his head and knocking him down to the ground. Sonic soon performs an overhead axe kick down Asterios head, injuring him. Sonic and the rest jump away as Asterios roars as he gets back up and rushes towards Sonic with his axes ready to attack him. Sonic smirks as he curls into a ball, revs up and spins dashes right at Asterios, hitting him square in the face and knocking him down to the ground, causing the ground to shake. Sonic then backflips away as Asterios slowly get's back, getting ready to end this fight early.
"Score for Sonic! I'm up to two!" Sonic said
"Ugh...gi! Uh...uhh!"
"Now, time for you to take a nap," Sonic said
Sonic rushes toward's Asterios jumps and was about to perform a backward roundhouse kick at his face until a purple hair girl runs in front of Sonic and stops him from finishing off Asterios. Sonic stops and lands right in front of the purple-haired girl.
"Wait, wait! I know what you're capable of Blue! I watched you defeat all those enemies by yourself! Okay, I'll make a deal with you! I guess I just have to go with you. Do whatever you want with me! Just hurry up! Asterios is near death. He wouldn't be much use to you. Besides, if we take too long, he'll die and then the labyrinth will collapse on you. We should hurry back."
"Fine by me. Everyone, let's go!"
"U-Umm, I'm sorry. Do you have a moment?" Mash asks
"What is it, Miss Lame-Shield? Let's hurry up and go where "he" is."
"Lame?!"
"Hey brat, don't talk to us like that. You're the one getting rescued." Francis Drake said
"Huh? I don't think that's a way to talk to a grown woman."
"Some nerve. Wanna sub in for the goddess statue at the ship's bow?"
"Goddess statue? ...I'm not sure what you mean, but I AM the goddess, Euryale."
"Oh, man... now that's three times I've encountered a Goddess..." Sonic commented
"Wait, you chased after me not even knowing that? You wouldn't have anything like me, a full super idol, onboard your ship. You should at least remember my name, sheesh. Where are you from anyway, third-rate pirate?"
"Y-You Little Brat!"
"*Notices Sonic's Hand* Hm? Hmmm? Are you the Master of "that thing?" An animal as a Master? What brings you here? No, before all else, if you're the Master you must discipline your Servants! What's with that perverted Servant anyway? You can't find something that disgusting, even in Greece!" Euryale said
"I don't know what you're talking if I'm being honest, I just came in for the fun of it and didn't even realize you were in here," Sonic replied
"A-Are you serious?! You just came inside here thinking it was going to be fun and not even caring about your own life?!" Euryale said
"Full of surprises," Sonic replied
"The duality of this animal."
"You trapped us inside a Bounded Field. Wouldn't it be natural for us to assume you're our enemy?" Mash said
"Guh..."
"Ahh, Asterios! You don't have to move. You're tough. If you just stay still, you won't die. ...You won't die, right? There's no need to worry. These guys aren't associated with "him." Euryale said
"How come you didn't place the shield down around the island when I was the only one here first?" Sonic asks
"We couldn't see who you were since you were running around all over the place, taking down enemies quickly and moving on inside the maze. We tried analyzing the best we can but to no avail." Euryale replied
"HA! Not even a goddess can keep track of my speed!" Sonic commented
"...Pardon me. We were a bit shaken up as well. Asterios over there is the one who put up the Bounded Field?" Mash asks
"That's right. But it wasn't to trap you guys in." Euryale replied
"I see. But, unless you remove this field, we'll be stuck in here..."
"Fine. Only because of Blue here. Even if we placed the field down, this animal here would've found a way to get free either way. And I don't want Asterios to die!" Euryale said
"Hehe..."
"...I see. Yes, I like you. But, you're so cornered that you had to put up this "Bounded Field" thing, right?" Francis Drake said
"It has nothing to do with you."
"Anyway, you smell like money. That's why I'm bringing you aboard my ship." Francis Drake said
"H-Hey! You can't just decide that on your own! Board your ship? You must be insane!" Euryale replied
"We can always bring Asterios along as well," Sonic commented
"..."
"He'll be a wonderful person to join us," Sonic said
"I'd be the laughingstock of pirates if I let this talent slip by! Hey, would you like to be a bodyguard on my ship? If you refuse, there's nothing I can do. Hey you, will you die unless you're cooped up inside a labyrinth?" Francis Drake said
"Th-That's not the case."
"Of course I am. I'll pay you well, too. Oh, but don't expect any benefits from us."
"That's not the issue. I mean... As long as you are okay with it. ...Asterios. What do you want to do?" Euryale asks
"Go."
"Are you sure?"
"If...you...go...me...follow. Alone...lonely."
"I see. Very well, then... We'll board your ship. Ah! But I'll need you to prepare my room. I have no intention of showing my face to common pirates. Of course, your ship has a bath, right? Oh, and also... Put me on your shoulders, Asterios. Oh my, you're even taller than my "loser sister."
"Uh... Uh... Uh..."
"Ouch! Crouch down a little more! My head's gonna hit the ceiling!"
"Ahahaha! Goddesses sure have lots of demands!" Francis Drake said
*?*
"I always do wonder... Isn't he ashamed to be alive?"
"Now, Mary. You can't say such things. Earthworms, cockroaches, and even plague-ridden sewer rats are all living beings, you know? That means it's okay for this Servant to live. I shall allow it."
"Ohoho! LOL My, my, such intense and poisonous talk you're engaging in! LOLOLOL Heh heh! LOL Missy Anne is always so gentle when she throttles me! Because I'm naïve, if you ever said that to me, I'd have to *&£¢% you both on the spot! (Just kidding!)"
"...Let's kill him, Anne. He shouldn't exist in this world." Mary said
"I said no. If you keep your distance, he's just a harmful, unpleasant, and stinking guy, right? Now Captain, give us your orders soon, or I'll gouge, crush, and blow away that lighter-than-a-balloon head of yours." Anne commanded
"Oops, good heavens me! LOL Sorry, sorry. Please, let me work hard from now on. LOLOLOL!"
"Anne, calm down or you might pop a vessel."
"Going into totally serious mode! Wowowowow! It's coming, coming, coming... ...And so, my brothers. The licky-enthusiast's treasured Muse Euryale... Let's go catch her! Oh, and the you-know-what from the old hag, too!"
"Huhuhu. That's the main target, idiot." Anne said
"No good, he can only think about Euryale. Fine, we'll just have to be careful." Mary said
"Duhuhuhu! Missy Euryale is so fine! I love her so much! Now, Missy Mary Read! Missy Anne Bonny! Mistah Eric Bloodaxe! And... Teacher! Our teacher! Please, take the field!"
"Ah, I wonder... I never did anything great enough to be called a teacher, yeah? As you can see, I'm an underdog."
"Haha, stop joking! With you by our side, the great hero of the Trojan War, our power level will be over 9000! Plus we've had a nutritionally balanced breakfast! Great and Ne-great!"
"...Hey, guys. Are you really okay with a captain like this? Hello?"
"..."
"..."
"Ahnm, these freezing glares feel so good. They should be coming out soon... Fuhehe!"
*Back With Sonic*
"All right. Remove the Bounded Field." Euryale said
"Under...stood..."
"Geez! If you're gonna shout, tell us first!"
"There. The Bounded Field has been removed. Now, let's go."
"He's huge! Huge! And scary! Boss? Are we taking these two with us as well?"
"What's this "scary" nonsense! You guys are veteran pirates! Yes. Those two are guests. Erm... What're your names again?" Francis Drake asks
"Remember! I'm Euryale. And he is Asterios. Just so you know, we're the same as that human named Mash. If you touch me, I will beat you up, okay?" Euryale replied
"How aggressive..." Mash commented
"With matters like this, it's better to make things clear from the start. Anyway, time to set sail!"
"Hey, Francis. Mind if I see that map of yours?" Sonic asks
"Oh, uh... sure... here you go. *Gives The Map To Sonic*"
"Now, let's see... hmmm... oh, that's easy!" Sonic said
"Fou!"
Sonic takes a look at the map and analyses it. Moments later, Sonic rolls the map and hands it back to Francis Drake as Sonic picks Fou up and places him on his head. Stretches for a few seconds before speeding away at light speed and running on top of the water towards the next island. Everyone stood speechless as Sonic once again leaves everyone behind.
"I should've expected that..." Francis Drake said
"So fast! Wow, I wish I can run as fast as Master like that!" Lily said
"Wait, Master! Let me go with you, this Captain here is pissing me off showing off her breasts!" Elizabeth shouted
"Excuse you?!"
"Yea, I said that. What are you going to do about it?"
"I would rather not get involved in this mess..." Siegfried said
"*Sigh* Not again Senpai..." Mash said
"Hey, everyone! Look up!" Euryale said
Everyone looks up and notices a Cyan colour trail flying over them and flying towards the direction where Sonic sped off at high speed as well.
"A shooting star? But it isn't even nighttime yet..." Francis Drake commented
"That trail... looks familiar..." Mash said
"You know it?" Francis Drake asks
"I have seen something like this before... All I have to say is that it's associated with Sonic..." Mash replied
"That blue talking animal? Just what is it with that Hedgehog? First his ability to run super fast and now a shooting star? How is that shooting star associated with him?" Euryale asks
"..."
*Later*
"...Now, according to the map, the next island is a bit further... Huh?" Francis Drake said
"What's the matter?" Mash asks
"Oh, the wind just changed direction. There might be a storm around sunset. You guys, get the freight and food organized!"
"Aye, aye!"
"~"
"Song?" Asterios said
"Oh, did you hear that?" Euryale said
"Yes."
"Well, fine then. I'll let you hear it as a special treat. La-la-la " Euryale singing
"I like it. Beautiful songs are so soothing..." Francis Drake said
"Oh Captain, I don't remember giving you the permission to listen," Euryale replied
"Oh, don't be like that!"
"Fine. But it's not something you get to hear often. Be grateful, and listen to the music of a goddess." Euryale said
"...It is a beautiful song," Mash said
"I'll give it credit alright... But it isn't better than my beautiful voice!" Elizabeth said
"A-Are you about that Elizabeth? Master said he couldn't sleep for half the night when you tried singing him a lullaby..." Lily replied
"Don't be ridiculous, Lily. Blue enjoyed that song I sang to him." Elizabeth said
"He has a pure heart when it comes to us. He doesn't like talking down to others." Siegfried said
"..."
"There. The end."
"Mmm..."
"Euryale, I have a question. Why are people chasing after you?" Mash asks
"You sure know how to open up old wounds," Euryale replied
"...I'm sorry. But I thought it was something I should still ask." Mash said
"Since you don't mean ill, I'll forgive you. ...See. I'm cute, right?"
"Huh?"
"I said, I'm cute, right?"
"Well... Yes..."
"Yes, I'm pretty and cute. That's why guys always want me... But this time, the most atrocious pervert is after me. A strange pirate, just like Drake." Euryale said
"A pirate?"
"Not just an ordinary pirate. A "Pirate Servant" is after me. I don't know his True Name. But, he's certainly the most disgusting guy in the world. Even Scylla would feel pretty in front of him." Euryale replied
"...Not strong, not scary, but disgusting... What kind of pirate is he?" Mash asks
"More importantly... Asterios, are your wounds better now?" Euryale said
"...Mmm."
"Oh, I see. Then you'll be all right carrying me on your shoulders?" Euryale said
"Boss! A ship up ahead!"
"Are they pirates?" Francis Drake asks
" Yes! ...oh, it's THAT flag! Boss! That ship's raising the same flag we've seen before!"
"Meaning they're enemies! ...Huh? That ship looks familiar..." Francis Drake
"That flag... I know! Doctor!" Mash said
"Mash? Thank goodness, I finally got through! What in the world's happening over there? Did Sonic ditch you guys once again?" Romani asks
"Yes, but that's not the point of that right now. Could you tell us about that flag again? Communications broke down and we couldn't hear you." Mash replied
"Sonic... oh Sonic... Oh, yeah. That flag is–a legendary Jolly Roger. Belonging to the most infamous pirate in history!" Romani shouted
"Most infamous... In history... It can't be!"
"Right! Blackbeard! His True Name is Edward Teach! Be careful, Mash!" Romani said
"...Unfortunately, Doctor, it's too late."
Moments later, the infamous Blackbeard appears on his own ship looking at Francis Drake's ship.
"Ah! It's him! It's him! The pirate who was chasing my ship! I found him at last. I'll blast him beyond the horizon!"
"..."
"Hey, are you listening you, hairy oaf?" Francis Drake said
"Huh? Sorry, my ears don't pick up old-hag noises!" Blackbeard replied
"What. Did. You. Just. Say?" Francis Drake Piss
"I- just- said! I didn't ask for old hags! What's with them useless huge knockers? Is that a joke? Guess scars are okay? Blade scars are great, they turn me on. But, the age, that's a slight problem. If it were only half that, you'd be in my strike zone. Du'huhuhuhu!" Blackbeard replied
"..."
"Boss? Boss? She's dead... (Inside.)"
"It's hopeless. She's all frozen up. I was the same during my first encounter, too. ...I'm surprised I survived it." Euryale said
"Mm-hooooooooo! You really are here, Euryale-chan! Ah, really cute! Cute! Kawaii! I want to lick and be licked! Mainly armpits and groin! Oh, and step on me, too! Barefoot! Step all over me! I want to be treated like a cockroach!" Blackbeard Begged
"Uh... I don't like this..." Euryale said
"What? You there! Big guy! You're in my way! Show me, show me, show me, Missy Euryale!"
"Oh... I almost passed out... Senpai... where are you?" Mash said
"That ugly bastard almost made me pass out..." Elizabeth said
"I feel really uncomfortable right now..." Lily said
"Mmmm, who was the one that liked one eye covered? I think it was that guy Bartholomew? No, his fetish was both eyes covered... Well, it doesn't matter. Anyway, you three Servants there! Tell me your names! If you don't..."
"I-If we don't what?" Mash said
"I will dream about you tonight when I sleep."
"-My name is Mash Kyrielight! I'm a Demi-Servant!"
"-Elizabeth Bathory!"
"-Artoria Pendragon!"
"HOHOHOHOHO... Such beautiful and scrunches names..."
"SENPAI! WHERE ARE YOU!" Mash shouted
"Fire!"
"What?"
"Cannos."
"B-Boss?"
"Cannons. Every single one. I don't care. Just fire! Otherwise, I will pack you guys in as cannonballs and fire!" Drake commanded
" A-Aye, aye, Captain!"
"Oh, old hag-chan? You mad? You mad, bro? Like huff and puff?" Blackbeard mocking Francis
"Bring the ship around! Send that bearded fool down to Davy Jones' Locker!" Francis Drake shouted
"Oh my, how scary. Mm, Mr. Bloodaxe King. Can you take a minute and grab you-know-what from that old hag for me? Meanwhile, I will be busy here licking Euryale! 'Tis my duty as a human being!" Blackbeard said
"...Gigigigigi!"
"Ummm... Now it's a perfect time for that Blue animal to come and save the day..." Euryale said
"Doctor! Contact Sonic now!" Mash shouted
Blackbeard's army all began jumping onto Francis Drake's ship, ready to attack. But all of sudden, without warning, something laser-like comes out of nowhere and takes down Blackbeard's Pirates and Golems just by running into them and knocking them into the sea. Mash's eyes widen as she watches this unknown thing easily take down Blackbeard's army by itself. Mash looks at the sky and notices the unknown thing fly straight up to the sky and returning back down after hitting a prism that appeared in the sky, heading towards Blackbeard's ship at light speed. Blackbeard's army watches as this mysterious thing heads towards them, hits them one by one, bouncing off one another and knocking them out of the ship and into the water before flying away from the ship.
"W-What?! What was that?!" Blackbeard shock
"I knew being with you was a mistake..." Anne said
"That flying object took down your men in under a minute..." Mary said
"You hate being my subordinate that much?"
"What as that?! That thing was moving very fast!" Euryale said
"That looks exactly like the shooting star we saw not too long ago. Why is it helping us?!" Francis Drake shock
"I think it's..."
"Hey! Don't overexert yourself, old hag! If you behave and hand over the Holy Grail, we'll let you go, yeah?" Blackbeard said
"Holy Grail!?
"They know about the Grail?" Mash said
"Hey, are you gonna hand over the Grail or what?"
"Shut up! Keep your mouth shut!" Francis Drake shouted
"Gyafufufu! Scary, scary! LOLOLOL"
"Gigigigigi! Kill! This time, kill for sure!" Eric shouted
"Eric Bloodaxe... How?!"
"There was turbulence in the magical energies that shape the Servants. Could it be...teleportation? Then, he's a Servant that Blackbeard summoned to begin with!" Romani said
"A Servant summoning another Servant... Is that even possible? By BLACKBEARD!? Perhaps he has a Holy Grail, or something similar in nature in his possession?" Mash said
"KIIILLLLL!"
Eric Bloodaxe was about to rush in and attack the group until the flying Cyan Laser swoops in and hits Eric Bloodaxe right at his chest. Going through him and creating a hole through his body. Blackbeard's eyes widen as Eric Bloodaxe roars, walking back and falling straight down into the water, vanishing soon after.
"T-That shooting star took down Eric Bloodaxe with one swoop!" Mash shock
"Impossible! It was already difficult to fight him the first time we saw him!" Lily said
"And some shooting star comes down and takes him down with one attack? I'm losing my mind over this..." Elizabeth commented
"
"No sign of Eric Bloodaxe... he is gone for sure... but who was that that took down Eric Bloodaxe? And what do you mean by shooting star?" Romani said
"There it goes again! That flying star! Where did it come from?! No matter, Eric Bloodaxe was the lowest rank among us Blackbeard Pirates! Plus he smelled bloody all over, his armpits reeked, and his feet were greasy. There was nothing good about him!" Blackbeard said
"That's all you, Captain," Mary said
"You don't let your guard down. Good girl, good girl. You're really something special. What kind of Servant are you? Well, if you're defeated by something of this caliber, then it's not worth "letting you live."Do your best, young girl."
"If that's the case... All right! Set sails! Hard starboard! We're gonna get away from them! We are faster compared to that bulky ship!" Francis Drake commanded
"Aye, aye!"
"Ah, they shot the ropes connecting the ships. Looks like they're trying to flee." Mary said
"Hum. She shoots as well as I do. As expected from Francis Drake, the first person to survive a trip around the world. Though, doing nothing does make me feel bad. I guess I'll help a little bit." Anne said
"Anne, you're so earnest."
"Huhuhu. In the end, it's only a show, Mary. My bullet. My pride. Our name is Freedom. Catch the prey like a falcon... Just kidding. *Fires Her Gun At Francis's Ship*" Anne said
"Ugh... What happened?" Francis Drake said
"Seems like an explosion in the bilge!"
"What!?"
"Impossible!"
"Dammit, they'll catch up. No, at this rate, we'll sink before that! I'll go fix the hole in the bilge! You guys keep the ship balanced!" Francis Drake said
"That's unreasonable, Boss! Everybody, stop the boss!"
"Hey, let me go, idiots! If I don't go, who will..."
"Asterios?!"
Asterios using all his might lifts the ship up.
"The ship... He's lifting it up!?" Mash shock
"We recovered! Okay! Drop all Barrel Bombs behind us! Drop 'em, drop 'em, drop 'em..."
"Oooooou!? Wait there! I don't care about the old hag, so at least give me Missy Euryaleeeeeee!" Blackbeard begged
"Our main objective is the Holy Grail, Captain. Euryale is just a bonus." Mary said
"Huhuhu, this captain isn't listening at all," Anne replied
"You said you're Blackbeard, right? Someday! For sure! No matter what! At all costs! I'll take your head and tie it on my bow! Remember it, idiot! Dumbass! You... Oooh, I can't think of any more insults! In any case, I'll make sure to get revenge on youuuuuuu!" Francis Drake shouted
Mash looks up and notices the flying laser flying past them again. While looking at the flying laser, she notices a familiar creature with the flying laser as well. It was no other than Fou was sitting on top of the flying laser. Her eyes widen before the laser zooms by and flies towards the next island ahead of them.
"Senpai..." Mash whispers
To Be Continue...
"Next Time: Okeanos (Part 3.)" Sonic As The Narrator
