A Hedgehog Of Chaldea
Okeanos (Part 4)
*At A Different Ship*
Somewhere else at the sea, a group of Servants watch at the sky a flying shooting star passing over them at light speed while leaving a trail behind. One of the Servants was a young child with clothing possesses a lighter color scheme, with lavender purple being the predominant color of her robe.
"Very interesting. That's quite a fast shooting star..." The female said
"Quite fascinating if I do say so myself." The male replied
"My beloved! Hey, what's going on?"
"Hello, Lord Hektor contacted us. It seems he caught Euryale but just barely."
"I see! I see I see, I see! All right! We were told, that if we offer up Euryale, we can obtain even more power. Me! I'll be more powerful than anyone. I'll be invincible! Wouldn't that be amazing?" The female said
"Yes, very. I think that would be extremely amazing, Master."
"I like your smile. Your smile is like the sun. It never fails to enrich my heart. Oh, but you seem a little tired. Are you all right? You've been the ship's power source for so long. I want you to tell me when it gets too hard. See. Just a bit. If it is just a bit, I can think about letting you rest."
"T-Thank you very much! But it's fine. Your words alone are enough for me to go on."
"Perfect—yes. That's how you should be. The woman who will become my lovely wife. As soon as Hektor returns, let's go search for "you-know-what." I mean, where the hell is it? You still haven't received any oracle?"
"Correct. I assume that as soon as Lord Hektor returns, I will receive an oracle showing where we must go."
"What's with all these problems... They always keep dragging me down... Ah, I'm really sorry. I don't mean to blame them. But, I have the right to receive these oracles too. Why is it only you?"
"What is it, Master?"
"...Nothing. Haste makes waste I guess. That's right, that must be it. For now, I'll believe in your oracles, and do my best as the captain."
"Yes, that is what we hope. Let's go welcome Lord Hektor. We members of Argonautai are undefeatable heroes. There is no way a random group like theirs can win."
"Yes, you're right! We are the strongest! There is no mistake. Our strength is unparalleled! We have the world's greatest, strongest hero, and the witch on our side! Oh, and there's one useless woman, too. Hmph, to think someone would vow chastity to someone like Artemis and reject my invitation like that. Should be a shark's meal by now. Serves her right. Now, everybody! Prepare to depart! We shall obtain the "Ark." Even the golden ram pales in comparison to this treasure. With the Holy Grail and the "Ark," I will reign as the king of Okeanos!
*Back With Mash And The Others*
"Full speed ahead! Hey, look out! Pay close attention to what's ahead! Once you see that ship, call out!" Francis Drake said
"Aye, aye, Boss!"
"...That tiny ship is faster than it looks. With their head start, unless they stop, we might not catch up..."
"Uh, uuh..."
"Don't worry, she won't die. Sonic did his best to try to stop them." Mash trying to comfort Asterios
"Eu...ryale... I...will...save you." Asterios replied
"Boss! A pirate ship's headed our way!"
"Damn, at a time like this!?" Francis Drake said
"Everyone, let's take them out quickly! Senpai might not return for this battle so let's do this!" Mash shouted
A couple of minutes later, the enemy ship arrives right next to Francis Drake's ship as the enemy pirates began jumping on her ship and began to invade. Elizabeth flies toward one of the pirates, slashes them with her spear, making the pirate bleed out and jabs her spear right through the pirate's head and laughing while doing so. She then pulls out her spear as the pirate falls down to the water. Two more pirates rush behind Elizabeth and were about to attack her until Lily jumps in front of them and slashes them with a sword swing, knocking them away from her and Elizabeth.
"I'm sure Blackbeard said "Hektor." If that's the case, then that spear is the sword "Durandal," later inherited by Roland, one of the Twelve Paladins of Charlemagne. Or rather, the base for that sword." Mash said
"But I wonder what Hektor plans to do, with Euryale," Romani asks
"Human trafficking... Wait... No, it can't be." Francis Drake replied
"...But the way he sounded like he had a clear goal in his mind from the beginning," Orion said
"Yes. From the start, Hektor had his eye on Mistah Blackbeard's Holy Grail." Mash replied
"I can understand the Holy Grail, but why Euryale?" Orion asks
"It's not about bolstering forces. Euryale herself isn't that powerful of a Servant. I think what makes her special is the fact that she IS a Servant." Romani replied
"What do you mean?" Francis Drake asks
"Actually, in the past, we met "another" her... No, maybe her... Big sister, perhaps? Anyway, we met a girl summoned as a Servant despite being a goddess. Euryale is not a hero, nor is she someone whose name is engraved into history. She was treated as a goddess in Greek mythology. "The one who flies far"–that is Euryale. Or she was a monster. The middle sister of–the three Gorgons. The youngest is the famous Medusa, and Sonic himself summoned her already and he took her on our last mission to Rome. To be honest, although summoning Euryale as a Servant is a strange phenomenon. I can see Sonic summon her no problem." Romani replied
"Basically what you're saying is, Euryale isn't good enough to be kidnapped for her fighting prowess?" Francis Drake said
"..."
"Well, that's not a reason for us not to save her. Plus, she's a great singer. I like great singers. It is a very important role for sailors, right men?"
"Aye! It heals our rotten heart!"
"There ya go... Don't worry, big guy. Nobody on this ship wants to abandon that girl. Remember that shooting star? It also wants to help out us save Euryale." Francis Drake said
"..."
"Man... Captain Drake's personality is just very complicated. ...It's hard to explain, but she reminds me of Senpai. Facing difficulties. Helping those around her. It is an advantage, merit, Is Francis Drake a villain? As she is now, and back in history. She is such a good person, but her actions are that of an outlaw. I can't understand this contradiction well..." Mash commented
"Ah, dammit. It had to happen in a time like this! Everybody tie yourself to the ship! There's a storm coming! Good thing Sonic isn't on board with us. He would've hid under a barrel passing through the storm. Haha..." Francis Drake joked
Siegfried, Elizabeth, and Lily gave Francis Drake a blank look. Francis Drake notices the three staring at her and clears her throat.
"Ok, ok, I'm sorry. Sonic is stronger than what I said about him just now." Francis Drake apologizing
*Later*
The intense storm begins to hurdle down on Francis's Drake ship,
"Well isn't this wonderful..." Francis Drake said
"Dammit, my dress is now getting wet... I'm gonna need a shower once we're done with all this..." Elizabeth said
"You're telling me, my poor dress is soaked already," Lily replies
"What should we do, Boss?"
"Shut up, I'm thinking! Um... The distance between us and that ship is about this much. This storm has a small range... Perhaps... Depending on distance, it'll be a tailwind for them...The ship's armour is... Oh, that's right. Since we used THAT for repairs... All right!You guys! Good news and bad news, which do you want first?" Francis Drake asks
"Let's see. Bad news first..."
"All right. This Hektor guy who kidnapped Euryale probably won't be affected by this storm! If we sit tight, he'll probably pull so far away that we'll never catch up!" Francis Drake replied
"...Um. So what's the good news?"
"Rejoice, guys! We're gonna raise all sails to and cruise at top speed in this storm! Let's have another exciting ride through the seas!
"How is that good news!?"
"Shut up or you'll get the boot! Mash, Asterios, Lily, Siegfried, l and Lady Artemis, please help us too!" Francis Drake said
"I'm expecting Sonic to return and somehow stop this storm. Then I finally give up." Orion commented
*Several Minutes Later*
"Come on, keep going!"
"Our ship won't last much more!"
"Really? But it is pretty stable, isn't it?" Francis Drake replied
"What? ...Now that you mention it, indeed..."
"Did you forget? We used a bunch of dragon scales when we repaired this ship. All thanks to Sonic. It'll take more than this to sink us! This is no sailboat! Got that? Now, charge forth!" Francis Drake shouted
"Are you kidding me? A ship is ahead."
"Did we already catch up?" Francis Drake asks
"That ship is bigger than ours!"
"It's similar to Blackbeard's ship!?"
"It looks pretty beat up. That's all I can tell in this storm!"
"Give me the telescope! Mm-hmm. ...What is that, a ghost ship?"
"A Ghost ship?"
"Wow, it's even more like an ocean adventure novel now! So much excitement, I want to turn this into a book!"
"Hold up! I see someone on the ghost ship. And he's kicking ass right now as we speak." Francis Drake said
"
*Later*
"I need to keep my eye out for that shooting star if it wishes to attack me again. But for now, according to my calculations, it's almost time," Hektor said
"...Why me? Does your Master have the same tastes as Blackbeard?" Euryale replied
"Oh no, my boss may be a worthless womanizer, but he's not brave enough to hit on a goddess like you. Let's just say your very existence is important. Even if you've fallen to the level of a Servant, Divine Spirits normally don't appear in this world. ...So, now that you've appeared, it'd be a waste not to use you, right?" Hektor said
"As a Divine Spirit, I'm low-tier, you know?"
"They're probably not expecting any combat skills from a goddess like you. "Offer a god as a sacrifice. This is the only thing we expect from you."
"Offer?"
"To the world. We can't tolerate being part of an endless spiral. Even if we take a little risk, we have to blow this world to pieces." Hektor replied
"...Who do you serve, exactly?"
"Mm... That's a good question. Who do you think this old man is serving!?" Hektor replied
"...In any case, asserting principles of anarchy is sure to meet interference in the end. Honestly, whether or not they'll come is like fifty-fifty. ...Hmph, it must have been because Asterios was there."
"What? That is "the Golden Hind!"
"Okay, we caught up. Can't waste any more time, let's ram into them! Are you ready, guys!?"
"YES!"
"Good! Let's land a hard one on that guy!"
"Doctor, location on Sonic's whereabouts?" Mash asks
"Nothing. No signal of him. Seems that the signal is useless when trying to locate Sonic." Romani replied
"Well try to find him dammit!" Elizabeth said
"In a state like this. He would've come and helped us by then." Lily said
"Hey, Asterios! Calm down, calm down! Relax, please!" Orion begged
"Euryale!"
"Nope, no good. Can I let him go?"
"Letting him go now is like painting a target for that spear. Come, there there. Now, there there." Orion replied
"Uhhh!"
"Fine! I got it! Wait 10 more seconds. 10, 1, 0!" Orion shouted
"You cut corners, Darling!"
"Thinking rationally, there was no way a plush toy could stop a Berserker..." Orion said
"You should've realized that sooner!" Artemis replied
"Geez, what a pain in the ass. Oh, brother–But this old man... Is really good at defence to the point even I hate it!"
"Are you sure about that?" A Voice said
"What the? Who said that?!" Hektor shouted
Moments later, Sonic jumps onto Hektor's ship and homing attacks each of his pirates around him. Hektor watches as this Blue creature easily takes down each of his men all by himself and defeats his Golems as well using strange techniques he's never seen before. All the pirates soon fall into the sea as Sonic land's in front of Hektor and performs a roundhouse kick at Hektor's stomach, knocking him back and letting go of Euryale.
"I believe you have something from us?" Sonic said
"Fou!"
Sonic rushes toward Euryale and lifts her in a bridal carry. Euryale blushes as Sonic begins running off the ship and jumping off it. Mash and the others watch as Sonic jumps over the water and land's on Francis Drake's ship with Euryale, gently placing her onto the ground. Fou also jumps off Sonic's head and returns with Mash.
"Senpai!" Mash shouted
"Master!" Lily said
"He has returned and looks even happier than before." Francis Drake replied
"Okay, I won't lie. That was actually pretty sweet." Siegfried said
"Are you okay, Euryale? Did the old man hurt you?" Sonic asks
"No, I'm alright... Thank you... Uh... sorry, I don't know your name... What is it?" Euryale replied
"Sonic. Sonic The Hedgehog." Sonic said
"Sonic, huh? Well then, T-Thank you... Sonic..." Euryale replied
"Don't thank me yet. We still have that old man to take care of." Sonic said
"A talking creature?! Who the hell are you?!" Hektor shouted
"I'm just a Hedgehog who fights for what's right! Hey, that rhymes!" Sonic replied
"GAH... Your personality irritates me. Come here and fight me if you wish to protect your stupid friends!" Hektor shouted
"Don't you dare call any of my friends stupid! I won't let you get away with this!" Sonic replied
"Senpai! Take him down!" Mash said
"You got it, buddy! Hey, Siegfried! Care to join me?" Sonic asks
"Gladly," Siegfried replied
"This creature does like himself a good fight..." Euryale said
Moments later, Sonic and Siegfried both run and jump off Francis Drake's ship, jumping over the water and landing back onto Hektor's ship as they both charge at him. Sonic curls into a ball and spins dashes toward Hektor, hitting him in the face and knocking him back. Sonic wasn't finished yet as uncurls himself and performs an overhead ax kick on Hektor's head, knocking him to the ground hard. Siegfried kicks Hektor in the face, throwing him into the air as he jumps at Hektor, performs several slashes at him around his body, and finishes him off by stabbing his sword on top of him and throwing him back to the ground. Siegfried grabs Hektor by the neck and throws him to the as Sonic homing attacks him several times before rocket kicking him straight back down to the ship as well. As they were fighting, one of the pirates notice something coming towards them.
"Boss! A ship up ahead! I-It's a ship that I've never seen before!"
"Did you say a ship that you've never seen before?!"
"Yes, thanks for that! My current "superior" is on that ship. Now, time for the counterattack. This old man's gonna be serious about it now, yeah?"
"Boss! They're approaching!"
"Cannons ready! Fire!" Francs Drake Shouted
"Not good, it didn't do anything! They deflected every single cannonball!"
"Ugh, each and every one! Hmm. You know what? If we wanna burn down a ship, we should just ram our own burning ship into them, yeah?" Francis Drake said
"It seems that they followed us," Sonic said
"Fou!"
"...All right, found them. Okay, Heracles. Let's send those scrappy masses gathered there a hearty greeting."
Moments later, someone threw a large boulder toward Mash and the others. Sonic quickly jumps towards the boulder, curls into a ball and homing attacks it directly at the boulder. Sonic then hits the boulder and knocks it in a different direction and into the water.
"Is that all you got?!" Sonic said
"Impossible! That thing just pushed that boulder away like it's nothing!"
"Something I've never seen before. In fact, I've never seen someone like that thing before. Lektor! You're having against a creature like this?! You must be playing around."
"He's not some ordinary rodent! He's able to pack a serious punch." Hektor replied
"I see... No problem, Hektor! The goddess is there? And you have the Holy Grail? Then all is well. While we're at it, let's settle the score once and for all! You, the evildoers trying to "correct" the world... And us, the heroes trying to make it right! A suitable finale for the Holy Grail War!"
"Now that's just a bold claim. Considering that you attacked my friends throughout this whole journey. I would've taken you down way earlier if it not had been for my discomfort of being surrounded by nothing but water." Sonic replied
"This isn't the last time rodent," Hektor said jumping away from him
"Ah, he jumped and ran away," Artemis said
"Let that old guy go."
"Ohhh. Is that the Argo, by any chance?" Artemis said
"The Argo?"
"Those are the real "Argonauts!" The ship of adventurers who set sail seeking the Golden Fleece. Likely mankind's first and strongest pirates. Though, unlike our bra-buster, generous, big-sisterly, tidbits Captain, their captain will make you think lice have better personalities." Orion replied
"The leader of the Argonauts... Jason."
"What a boring name..." Sonic commented
"So disrespectful, Minotaur. My name should be called with awe and worship! But, as you are an ugly monster fated for death, I shall grant you forgiveness. Now, come at me!" Jason said
"What do we do, Captain? Should we crush them here and now? I would rather take revenge on that rodent again..." Hektor asks
"Of course, just like heroes of justice. We will fight and win head-on! Indeed, justice makes me feel so good!" Jason replied
"...I recommend you withdraw. It's impossible. Since we already have Euryale, it's better to retreat." Romani said
"But, Doctor!"
"You been through a lot, Mash. It's time you all rest for a while." Sonic commented
"Just like Sonic said... Powerful heroes were gathered as Argonauts, but... There is one exceptional hero among them..." Romani said
"...I know. That Berserker, presumably..." Mash replied
"Yes. The greatest hero of Greek mythology. He who overcame the Twelve Labors. –Heracles." Romani said
"You can't win! As if you could! Heracles traveled everywhere and fought every monster. He was undefeated, and ultimately rose to become a god! He's not like you second and third-raters. You trash mobs are fated to be ripped to shreds! Of course, as a summoned Servant, he does lack two things. Intelligence and dignity. He's just a vicious stray dog now. Serves him right, I'd say. Now... Hand over Euryale. ...If you do, I'll stop sending Heracles to attack you. Wait a minute... No, that can't be... I just noticed that Rodent is a Master as well! What is this?! Are my eyes fooling me?" Jason said
"This Hercules fella here is nothing to me. I have also traveled everywhere and fought every monster as well. And I also have my intelligence and dignity with me as well. So I have the upper hand." Sonic replied
"You arrogant piece of... Hehe, well, I see. You are very courageous! I really, really, really like you! And you have such cute Servants, too! Good, very good! You're just like a hero! ...Geez, so cocky for the likes of trash. Can you perish now, Servants and all? Medea! My beloved Medea!" Jason said
"Yes. Are you calling me, Master?"
"You know what I want, right? I want you to kill that rodent and break him into tiny pieces! Just like you did to your little brother! Ah, it's fine, it's fine. I already repented! I will never betray you again!" Jason asks
"Little brother, in pieces? Sometimes you say strange things, Master. But that's right, Lord Jason was like this. Now, you are like this. That's why details don't matter. I'm the first disciple of Hekate, goddess of Magecraft... Princess Medea will make your desires come true." Medea Lily replied
"Oh, I know this. It is called Domestic Violence!" Artemis said
"It's worse than Domestic VIohence!. Neither of the two is looking at their partner!" Orion replied
"And Heracles! You shall go too! I'll be looking after you two from here." Jason said
"...Kill the rodent, Hercules!" Jason shouted
"To think there's someone even scummier than me. This world is so big, and Greece is so tiny." Orion said
Moments later, an army of Dragoon Tooth Warriors jumps onto Francis Drake's ship and charges toward Sonic. Sonic stands in his spot as the Red Wisp appears and enters Sonic's body, transforming him into his Burst form. Everyone watched in disbelief as Sonic charges up into a glowing ball as the Tooth Warriors continue to charge at him. Mash shouted to everyone to take cover as everyone hid behind something to protect themselves from what was coming. Soon enough, Sonic releases his energy and causes a massive explosion that incinerates all the Tooth Warriors on the ship and turns them to ash soon after. Jason, Hektor, and Medea Lily watch in horror, seeing Sonic take down the Tooth Warriors in just a few seconds.
"Damn, who turned up the heat all of a sudden?" Francis Drake said
"Literally, I feel like my dress is gonna melt away from this heat, oh dear, Sonic, you Pervert..." Artemis said
"What the hell are you talking about, idiot?! This is not a plot of a doujin okay?!" Orion replied
"..."
"WHAT WAS THAT?!" Jason shouted
"Impossible!" Hektor said
The fire ball shaped like Sonic's head stares down at them with an angry look on his face.
"Now this rodent is starting to get on my nerves as well," Jason said
"I told you, he's no joke. Where the hell does he come from..."
"Oh, now he's able to turn into an actual fireball? What the hell!" Orion said
"Senpai isn't from our world..." Mash replied
"What do you mean?" Orion asks
"He's from another world called Mobius. We have no information about but Sonic himself said it's very similar to earth here." Mash replied
"...That explains a lot..." Orion said
"Don't worry, I still have a lot of materials. Materials that not even that creature can't withstand." Medea Lily said
"Euryale! It's you they're after! Stay with Asterios!" Francis Drake said
"But..."
"Rest...assured..." Asterios said
"I can't do that! Stand back... Wait, are you getting in my way!?"
"Senpai! More Tooth Warriors!" Mash shouted
Sonic looks back and notices more Toothh Warriors jumping onto the ship and all began charging at Mash and the others. Sonic quickly returns to the ground, charging up once again and releasing an explosion that incinerates the Tooth Warriors and turns them into ash.
"Okay, now I understand how you two feel. All right, I'll go too, Master." Medea Lily said
"Yes, I'm counting on you, my Medea. Although Heracles alone is enough, with you victory is assured." Jason replied
"Here she comes. Princess Medea, a mage known as a "witch" even in Greece, where Magecraft was mainstream! The Witch of Colchis, whose skills rank among the top five in the world!" Romani said
Sonic transforms back into his normal blue state and yawns.
"Hmph... Top 5? And yet I easily defeated her army of headless skeletons without even trying?" Sonic replied
"Your arrogance is showing once again, Senpai," Mash said
"I will offer everything, dispose of everything, and sacrifice everything. Even without reward, even gaining nothing. That is the reason I left the island. Prepare yourselves, everyone! I'm not the best at fighting, so please forgive me if I make you suffer..." Medea Lily said
"Hey, that just makes things easier! You may wanna look behind you." Sonic said
"What?"
Medea turns around and notices Siegfried charging towards Medea Lily at full speed with his sword ready. Medea Lily was about to attack Siegfried with her staff until all of a sudden, Sonic takes her staff away from her grip. Medea Lily's eyes widen and look back at Sonic who was analyzing the staff.
"I gotta say, this is quite a unique staff you got here," Sonic said
"Hey, give that back! That isn't yours!" Medea Lily begged
"I'm sorry, Medea. But children aren't meant to fight on the battlefield. They need to go to school, hang out with friends, and others things a child enjoys." Sonic replied
"Are you mocking me?" Medea Lily said
"If that's what you think. Then be my guest." Sonic replied
Moments later, Sonic bonks Medea Lily on her head with her own staff before throwing it away.
"Ow! Why would you do that?!" Medea Lily said
"Hey, it's better than getting hit in the head by a giant pink hammer by an obsessed girl who keeps following you ever since childhood. But at least we came to terms and are now strictly friends." Sonic replied
"What?" Medea Lily replied
"O-Oh right... you don't know..." Sonic said
"Heracles..." Medea Lily said
"▂▂▃▃▅▅ーーー!"
"Senpai!" Mash shouted
"Oh hey, big guy. What beautiful weather we're having today, don't you say?" Sonic said
Moments later, Heracles raises his sword at Sonic and slams it towards the ground. However, Heracles misses Sonic as Sonic appears standing on top of Heracles shoulder and giving him a thumbs up. Heracles roars as he tries to snatch Sonic but Sonic speeds to Heracle's other shoulder and waves at him. Sonic then jumps onto Heracles head and stands on it while looking out to the sea.
"Wow, such an amazing view with the angle. You should see for yourself big guy." Sonic said
Asterios rushes towards Heracles and swings his axes at him with full strength, knocking him to the ground and shaking the whole ship. Sonic jumps onto Asterios shoulder and points right at Heracles.
"If you want to protect Euryale. Now's your chance." Sonic said
"Very... Well..." Asterios replied
"Come on, Siegfried, let's take this guy down!" Sonic said
"You got it!" Siegfried said
Asterios, Siegfred, and Sonic soon charge toward Heracles who was trying to get back up from the ground. Asterios slashes Heracles several times with his axes, leaving severe scratch marks around him and bleeding before knocking him away from him. Siegfried charges up his sword and unleashes several powerful slashes on Heracles, causing him to bleed out blood and roar out loud. Sonic then jumps off of Asterios, and performs a roundhouse kick at Heracles face, throwing him to the ground hard and shaking the ship. Asterios and Siegfried both charges at Heracles as both stab their weapons down Heracles, causing blood to spew out of him and causing him to roar loud. Moments later, the two jump away from Heracles as he lays motionless on the ground.
"Did we defeat him?" Mash said
"No, it's no good! I'm still picking up a reaction!" Romani replied
"Oh, effort, effort, so much effort! So, I've got some news for you guys! ...About Heracles... He's immortal." Jason said
"Well, that isn't surprising at all," Sonic commented
"Heracles' most famous legend. The Twelve Labors were given by the gods. Since he's overcome them all, he's been granted that many lives as a reward. In other words, you have to defeat him eleven more times. Good luck!" Jason shouted
"Ha! Piece of cake!" Sonic replied
"What do you mean piece of cake?! ...Retreat! Everyone, retreat! Come on, back to the ship!" Francis Drake shouted
"Hahahahaha! Great! This is the best! Using overwhelming violence to oust enemies! This is the real pleasure behind "justice!" Don't you agree, Hektor?" Jason asks
"Hmm...well, at least Heracles makes it nice and easy. Ah, and here's the Holy Grail." Hektor grabbing the Holy Grail off the ground
"Oh, so this is the Holy Grail. Well, I suppose this is sufficient to be king of this world. I only regret that the previous owner was a lowly pirate. Now all I need is Euryale and–"the Ark." Then I'll have everything I need!" Jason said
"Okay, seriously, why is everyone after Euryale?" Sonic asks
"Did he say "the Ark"!?"
"Captain, you sure it's okay to disclose that?" Hektor said
"It's fine, Hektor! They wouldn't have the slightest clue! Not of this world! Not of this era! Not of our true intentions... Nothing!" Jason replied
"...Well, I think the lack of understanding is mutual."
"Now, Heracles! Finish them off!"
Before Heracles could begin his rampage once again. Sonic jumps back onto Heracles head and pulls his hair back with force. Heracles roars even louder as he begins running around the ship, knocking down items and hitting walls while swinging his giant sword, trying to get Sonic off of him.
"All I need is a cowboy hat and I'm set!" Sonic commented
"That rodent again! Get off of him you bastard! This will wreck all my plans!" Jason shouted
All of a sudden, Asterios rushes towards Heracles and slashes him with his axes with powerful blows. Though Sonic was still on top of Heracles head, throws powerful swings at Asterios as well.
"*Fighting With Heracles* You... Shoulder... Now..." Asterios said
"You got it, buddy!" Sonic replied
Sonic jumps back onto Asterios's shoulder as Asterios throws a powerful slash at Heracles, pushing him away just enough from both him and Sonic.
"All yea! That's what I like to see!" Sonic said
"Medea! Go retrieve Euryale!" Jason said
"Don't you dare... *Fires Her Gun Towards Medea* Come over here, Euryale!" Francis Drake said
"? Why go so far to protect her? You're a pirate knowing no love nor romance, only desire, so why?" Medea asks
"Hah! You don't understand? I may be inhuman, but this girl's beauty is true! Her soul is especially beautiful. She's not blind like you. It's obvious we would protect her! Euryale is our treasure! I won't let a guy like that get even a hair from her head!" Francis Drake replied
"Drake!"
"Euryale, please stand back! You're the one they're after!"
"Why is everyone else but me a hopeless imbecile? Heracles, finish off that ox-man and rodent! But don't lay a hand on Euryale!" Jason shouted
"▂▂▃▃▅▅ーーー!"
"Ugh...uh!"
"Come on, Asterios! You got this! Show him what you're made of!" Sonic cheering Asterios on
"You can't even obey me now, you piece of scum? U-Ugh—Whew...Hektor!" Jason said
"Yessir. ...Time to do it?" Hektor replied
"...Yes. When things don't go exactly as I plan, it irritates me. I can't stand my own allies' disorderly conduct. If you can't follow orders, you're worse than the enemy." Jason said
"Gotcha. Then Releasing Noble Phantasm." Hektor said
"Oh, this doesn't look good. Asterios, dodge it!" Orion shouted
"Senpai!" Mash shouted
"Master!" The three Servants shouted
"Asterios!" Euryale shouted
"...No. I can't...handle...that one."
"If you want to stop this, you should bring either Achilles' or Aias' shield! "Durindana Pilum"!
Moments later, Hektor throws his spear at Asterios, Heracles, and Sonic. Sonic quickly pulls out a Chaos Emerald and raises it to the air as it begins to emit light.
"Chaos Control!" Sonic shouted
Moments later, Sonic and Asterios teleport away as the spear comes down and only pierces through Heracles. Heracles roars loudly as he kneels to the ground in great pain.
"WHAT THE?!"
"Those two bastards disappeared!" Hektor shouted
"W-Where did they go?" Lily asks
"Wait... I hear something!" Elizabeth said
Moments later, Sonic and Asterios both reappear soon after unharmed.
"Talk about close calls, huh?" Sonic said
"Yes..." Asterios replied
"Y-You're alive, Asterios?!" Euryale shock
"Yes... All... Thanks... Sonic... First Time... For The First Time! I feel... happy! Master..." Asterios said
"Don't mention it, Asterios. I can't let a buddy die in front of me, can I now?" Sonic replied
Sonic looks back at Euryale who gives her a thumbs up. Euryale smiles back at Sonic for saving Asterios, even if he didn't need to.
"Nice it's perfect timing to escape! We're setting sail! Fire all the smoke bombs we have on hand!" Francis Drake shouted
"Hektor, go after them!" Jason shouted
"I am very sorry, but that's impossible. They sunk into the ocean, with my spear and all. By the time Heracles returns, they'll be long gone." Hektor replied
"...Dammit. Medea!"
"Y-Yes?"
"Can you track them?" Jason asks
"Yes, I analyzed their Magical Circuits on contact. I can find them as long as they're somewhere in this world." Medea Lily replied
"Can you find the location of the "Ark?"
"Yes. Even without searching for it... They will find it for us. That captain, Francis Drake, was a hero who greatly expanded this world at some point. She is a Pioneer of the Stars. Since she pioneers this world, she is sure to work miracles. If we nip that in the bud, this world will truly be whatever you desire, Lord Jason. Don't worry, Master. We can capture Euryale at any time. As long as those Servants exist, we will be invincible... We obtained a fragment of the Holy Grail. With it, we gained the right to rule over this naval world." Medea replied
"I see! I get it, we just have to use them! That's my Medea! You indeed are not a treacherous witch, but the wise wife of a hero. That's what you should be called, my beloved Medea." Jason said
"Treacherous witch... Who are you talking about?"
"Hey, Princess. When are you planning to tell him the truth?" Hektor asks
"Must I tell the truth? The world is going to end eventually. For just these seas to last forever... That's something HE would never allow. If so, it's not a bad thing to let him bask in blissful thoughts until the end, is it?" Medea replied
"...If you say so, then this old man will keep quiet," Hektor said
"Anyway, please warn Heracles. It seems he does have a brain after all. He probably knows that Euryale is the key. That's why he tried to kill her, to fend off destruction." Medea asks
"It's hard to believe he has "a brain" in that state... Fine, I'll give him ample warning. Oh, brother. This old man wishes he was summoned to a proper Holy Grail War..." Hektor said
"The Hand of the End has ticked forward again. One more push, and "the order" will crumble and fall. My beloved. Before then, would you please awaken me from my dream?" Medea said
*With Sonic And The Others*
"No sign of any approaching ships."
"I see."
"*Rubbing Sonic's Head* Friend..." Asterios said
"That's right, Asterios. Friends!" Sonic replied
"Uh... Sonic, how did you manage to teleport away with Asterios for a few seconds before reappearing?" Euryale asks
"With the power of the Chaos Emerald of course!" Sonic replied
"Chaos Emeralds?" Euryale asks
"*Shows Her One Of The Chaos Emeralds* These, with one of these. The user is able to obtain a whole new slew of abilities. They grant limitless power to one to use in their own will. From teleporting, time-freezing, healing, and other cool tricks. That is why currently I'm trying to find the fourth one around here. We have been to a couple of islands but none seem to have the Chaos Emerald. But don't worry, our next destination might have it, it's anyone guest." Sonic replied
"..."
"Would that gem make my swordsmanship skills even stronger?" Lily asks
"Certainly!" Sonic replied
"Can it make my voice beautiful?" Elizabeth asks
"No..."
"Dammit..."
"So what exactly is this "Ark?" Francis Drake asks
"...The "Ark" contains the Ten Commandments that Moses, leader of ancient Israel, received from God. From a historical standpoint, it's a relic equivalent to that of the true Holy Grail." Romani replied
"...Hmm. So it has no worth as treasure, then? What a pity."
"That's what Jason and the Argonauts are searching for. I'm certain that that's what he said. Even with Mistah Blackbeard gone, the Singularity still stands. This means we should assume that Jason, captain of the Argonauts, is the Singularity. ...So should we steal the Ark first?" Mash asks
"I don't mind any," Sonic replied
"The Ark, huh... How are they planning to use it?" Orion asks
"...I don't know. I have no idea whatsoever." Romani replied
"Come on. You're not fighting on the front lines, at least make yourself useful." Artemis said
"...Oh, sorry, that's not what I meant. What I found incomprehensible was the actual concept of using Ark. They say the Ten Commandments are sealed inside. Whoever opens it will be punished... Basically, it's one of those "don't open it" fables. Just like Pandora's Box in Greece. This is why I can't even begin to imagine why they'd want to find it and use it. It's just stupid." Romani replied
"...I see. Doctor, you're afraid of imagining the worst-case scenario." Mash said
"You're too cautious. Either that or you're too smart." Artemis said
"Mm... I admit that I'm too cautious... But you're all so carefree because you don't know about the legend of the Ark."
"Why don't you all be like Sonic who's currently spending quality time with Asterios. In any case, it's better to find this Ark thing for sure, right? Let's hurry up and get it. If it comes to it, we can smash it out of spite." Francis Drake said
"Captain, have you been listening? "The Ark" activates when it's broken or opened. And the effect is... well, it is divine punishment. At worst, the surrounding area will be reduced to nothingness." Romani replied
"What the hell? Why did ancient kings possess something so dangerous!? Were they all idiots or what?" Francis Drake said
"Don't look at me, I got nothing to do with it."
"Sonic said he doesn't mind what we're going for... So we're going after the Ark... Um... I'm just not sure how to fight the Argonauts. More specifically, how do we fight Heracles?"
"That Heracles... He has to die like ten more times?" Francis Drake asks
"It's eleven times. But perhaps he died once when he got pierced by the spear at the end. In that case, it's still ten... Not much difference."
"I have an idea. Remember the laser form you've all seen before. Each time that big guy comes back to life, I can continue going through him the many times he comes back to life. A quicker way for me if I'm being honest." Sonic said
"Hmmm..."
"Boss, sorry to bug you when you're thinking. But a ghost ship has appeared!"
"Huh? Oh fine, let's take our frustrations out and crush them!" Francis Drake said
"Hold up! I just noticed that ship has been destroyed already. Seems like someone already took care of the ghosts..."
"By who?" Francis Drake said
Francis Drake looks and notices Sonic staring at her with a smirk on his face.
"Of course you... I should've expected that... All right. We'll get going soon!" Francis Drake said
"Always be ready for situations like this," Sonic replied
"Huh? But we have no strategy yet..." Mash said
"Oh please, we can just play it by ear! They say you can't deal with trouble till you run into it. Besides, if we waste more time here, they are just gonna come after Euryale again after they grab that "Ark." Anyway, lay forward! If what Jason said was correct, neither of us has any leads. Though, we have a better chance because I'm here instead of their incompetent captain!" Francis Drake replied
"...well, it's true that Jason's worthless. At least, you're probably a better captain." Euryale said
"He's not a bad guy. He's just utterly worthless with a horrible personality, and now he's getting cocky because he's gained some power." Orion said
"Just because you say someone's not a bad guy, that doesn't excuse everything they've done," Artemis replied
"Right. Okay, I take it back. He's not a good guy. He's a scumbag with a terrible personality, but has power." Orion said
"There's nothing good about him whatsoever..." Mash said
"See, that's what I meant. In that case, I win. Treasure always ends up in the pocket of the decisive one. That's how this world works! If Heracles is unstoppable, then bring it on. Only humans can challenge the impossible. We're greedy and shameless. We live by dreaming of achieving the impossible! Isn't that right, Sonic?" Francis Drake said
"You got that right, Francis!" Sonic replied
"Damn right you are! I'm a merchant. I only go after the best goods!"
"...that's right. Both in France and in Rome, that's how it was for us. Let's go, Senpai. With you as my Master, I feel I can take on any opponent!"
Sonic stands on the edge of the ship[ and points at the distances.
"Let's set sail!" Sonic said
"Full speed ahead then! Get to it, men! Sound the bell! The "Ark" will be ours! Let's go!" Francis Drake said
*Later*
"Land ho, Boss!"
"All right, get us closer! ...So, what's your take, scholar man?" Francis Drake asks
"No magical energy detected. No responses, nothing... Sonic, did you come here already?" Romani said
"Hehehe... Hedgehogs gotta do what a Hedgehog gotta do to find the Chaos Emerald." Sonic replied
"Alright... On to the next." Romani said
"You heard her! To starboard! Avoid that island!"
"Aye, aye!"
A While Later...
"...This island's also no good. That's three in a row. I'm happy the charts are filling up, but nothing looks like a clue." Francis Drake said
"No Servants around, either."
"All right, to the next island!" Francis Drake said
"...You know, something still bugs me... About that Medea, I mean." Orion said
"Medea... You mean the young girl standing next to Jason, right? She looked too sweet to be called the Witch of Colchis..." Mash said
"Yeah. If Medea transformed into a Servant, she'd definitely be her grown-up self, right? Medea was betrayed terribly by Jason, so she massacred his wife and children for revenge. ...No matter how you look at it, they should've started killing each other the moment she was summoned!" Orion replied
"Well, that's a story I would've never guessed," Sonic commented
"At least Orion only flirts and randomly messes around with goddesses and other people's wives, right?" Artemis said
"Yeah, it's better to break those off clean... Pugyuru!? Dammit, that was a loaded question!"
"Hmm. It could be that she's the young Medea. Servants are summoned at the height of their powers, but this is before she became a witch... In other words, when she was first learning Magecraft at Colchis Temple... Before she became "Jason's wife."That explains the way she looked and acted. She hasn't experienced Jason abandoning her yet.
"I wonder if we should pity her..."
"Impossible. Once you become a Heroic Spirit, a slight difference in age won't alter your memories. ...I'm sure she knows the outcome of her story with Jason. So why does she act like that..." Euryale said
"It's obvious she's "acting oblivious." It's a pity, but also horrifying. Unlike you, she's not someone who can look a person in the eye and pick a fight." Francis Drake said
"What does that mean? I ignore humans because they don't matter to me, okay?"
"...I know this! What they call that cold attitude of hers... That explains Blackbeard's obsession... She's obviously a tsun..."
"ISLAND!" Sonic shouted
"All right! We're sure to hit the jackpot this time!"
*On The Island*
"Now this is an island I have yet to explore yet," Sonic said
Sonic accidently drops the Chaos Emerald as he bends down picks it up. Moments later, an arrow flies over him and stabs Orion through his plushy head.
"An arrow in your head, Darling?"
"Looks like it was aiming towards Sonic," Siegfried said
"Bear... Arrow... In Your... Head..." Asterios said
"Darling, hey, hey, does it hurt? Does it actually hurt?" Artemis said
"It hurts a ton, idiot! G-Gotta pull it out! D-Damn...Hey, I just realized... I can't touch the top of my head!?" Orion said
"A shocking fact has just been discovered, Master!" Mash said
"Here, let me help you," Sonic said
"Actually, let me help Darling instead Sonic," Artemis replied
"Pull it out! Come on, hurry up!" Orion shouted
"A-All right. Artemis will do her best! Ready, set, twirl...twirl!"
"Ouch ouch ouch! Just hurry up and pull it out! You're ridiculous!"
"Oh, this makes me so happy! It's not every day people think I'm useful like this!"
"That was not the way I was gonna help Orion..." Sonic said
"You should've ignored her and done it yourself, Sonic. You would've done it a safer way!" Orion said
"Ugh... You're making me cry... What an admirable maiden's soul. (Tears)" Francis Drake said
"Wish you'd make expressions like that under different circumstances! Oh...oh. I thought I was a goner... ...Huh There's something on it. Oh, it's a message. Let me see... ...Somebody open it, please." Orion said
"All right. Let's see... Oh!" Artemis said
"Who is it from?" Sonic asks
"Hehehe, it's from someone I know. So stiff, as usual! Perhaps because she's a pure girl who's never known, love?"
*Inside The Forest*
"All right, it's delivered."
"...Whew. They're sure to notice the letter on that arrow. It's not like they have any clues right now. Now they've got to come to this island... They should. But there is an off chance... Or not? Oh no, I'm getting anxious. If they don't figure out that arrow, we'll never get another chance! It's about time the Argonauts found us as well. ...And if things don't play out, it's checkmate. ...This is bad. It's super bad. I'm getting horribly anxious. I need some medicine."
"Shut up. They have no will to fight? Impossible. We've already confirmed–They're determined to fight. We're sure they're seeking the "Ark," right? Otherwise, they wouldn't be going island-hopping. They'll surely come. The world will be destroyed if they don't."
"Of course my calculations are correct. Oh, but... No, I just can't. I can't stand the anxiety, the feeling that everything is futile! I know, my love... May I hold your hand? I'd like your soft hand to guide me to tranquility. Desperately."
"May you? You may not. So no."
"...I'd like an explanation as to why I may not, but..."
"They're here!"
"I wonder who this person is..." Sonic said
"Hey, hey, are you really going to meet HER?" Orion asks
" Huh? Of course. She's a hunter who worships me. I have to give her my blessing." Artemis replied
"Orion, is there a problem?"
"I mean, well, Mash. Artemis is the goddess of virginity." Orion replied
"It's better off to not enter this conversation," Sonic commented
"Oh, Darling. Virginity? You're embarrassing me. Oh, but I do run simulations every day of the day I lose my virginity, you see?" Artemis said
"What's that now?"
"Um, um. Orion first slams his hand against the wall. Like, SLAM. And then he whispers in my ear, "Am I not good enough?" In a husky voice! And then, and then..."
Fou jumps on top of Sonic's head and lays down on it.
"Tired of exploring Fur-Ball?" Sonic asks
"Fou... (I had enough island hopping for one day...)" Fou replied
"I don't know why, but Fou's gaze makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! I could just cry!" Orion said
"He's as amazing as my buddy Tails back home!" Sonic said
*A Little Later*
"There seems to be no one around this forest..." Sonic said
"Wait!"
"Are you the one who sent that arrow?"
"That's right! ...Are you foes of the Argonauts? Or have you already given up and submitted?"
"Well, after the experience with these guys. I say foes..." Sonic replied
"...Very well! Then I shall show myself! ...Forgive my questioning. I already knew the answer, but I still had to ask. We are, after all, the last hope in these seas."
"*Realises Who It Was But Quickly Back Tracks And Whispers Into Elizabeth's Ears* Remember when I said to you how I met another you back in the other Singularity?" Sonic whispers
"Yea... what about it... You already summoned a Servant like her already." Elizabeth replied
"This isn't the Atalanta I know of... But I'll just play it off like nothing is strange here and I don't know her at all." Sonic said
"...Atalante, I presume? Indeed. My True Name is Atalante. A hunter in service to the goddess Artemis. Wait a minute, I remember seeing that Blue talking creature before, I have a strange feeling that I was summoned by you already..." Atalanta said
"Nope... nope... I don't remember a single thing..." Sonic replied
"...I see... I was affected by Madness Enhancement back then... But this time I've been summoned as a normal Archer. For now, I perceive to be on your side." Atalanta said
"Thank you very much. My name is Mash Kyrielight. This is my Master, Sonic. This is Sonic's Servants, Lily, Siegfried, Queen Elizabeth Bathory, Asterios and this is Euryale." Mash replied
"Yes, good to meet you."
"This harmless-looking plush toy is Orion, and the animal on top of Sonic is Fou."
"Foou."
"A pleasure... By the way, Mash, why did you introduce me to Fou? Are we in the same category?" Orion said
"Also, this is Artemis." Mash ignoring Orion
"Francis Drake, Euryale, Elizabeth, Siegfried, Lily, Sonic, Asterios, Orion the plush toy, and Artemis, huh?" Atalanta said
"Yeees..."
"..."
"Mash, was it? You can stop joking. Lady Artemis is the goddess of hunting and virginity. There's no way she could be summoned as a Servant." Atalanta said
"Hey, Darling? Atalante doesn't believe me. What's wrong with the goddess of virginity living for love? Right?" Artemis said
"Hah-hah-hah. No comment! No comment!"
"...Huh? Really?"
"It's true, Atalante. The hunter goddess who lives for love, that's me... Artemis!"
"A-Are you okay?!" Mash asks
"I-I'm fine. The Holy Grail War on the great seas has strengthened my mind a bit... E-Even finding out the goddess I worship is hopelessly romantic won't be enough to break me!" Atalanta replied
"Hmmm..." Sonic trying to say something
"...Anyway, I would like to introduce you to another Servant. The Servant in possession of the "Ark." In other words, the man the Argonauts seek." Atalanta said
"The "Ark" is a Noble Phantasm!?" Mash shock
"Indeed. He was the first Servant summoned to these seas. His True Name is..."
"Hey, I've been waiting a long time for you guys. Especially you talking Blue Hedgehog."
"David."
To Be Continue...
"Next Time: Okeanos (Part 5.)" Sonic As The Narrator
