A Hedgehog Of Chaldea

London


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"Hah... Hah... Hah... What is this fog? My body...is losing...more and more...strength... Not only that... All this time... Something's been...chasing me all this time!"

"I'm sorry."

"Huh? Wh-When did you...get in front...of me? O-Oh... ...N-No... Stay away... Oooh, no, don't come near me... I don't know you... How are you... WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU!"

"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry. But I want to go home... I want to go home, go home, go home, go home, so... We... We really, really...want to go home, okay?"

"Eek! No, please stop— Stop, stop, stop, stop! What's that thing you're holding!? Stop it... Please... Just don't come...near me!"

"I'm sorry."


*Chaldea, Sonic's Room*

"Looking through sketches that Jeanne created* These designs are well made... But I don't know which one to pick for the newly created Resistances team. Dang Jeanne... Your designs are amazing..." Sonic said

"Good, morning, Senpai. Still trying to figure out what logo the new Team should be?" Mash entering the room

"Yea, I've been up for hours now, trying to figure out which out to use. I didn't want to wake up anyone for such a thing so I decided to do this all alone." Sonic replied

"I see. Well, we can talk more about designs later. Our meeting is about to start so we should be heading to the Control Room now." Mash said

"I'll be there in just a second," Sonic replied


*Control Room*

"Good morning, everybody. Good timing. We just finished prepping. Let's start with the analysis of information from last time. Observing the era of King Solomon, where a summoning spell called the 72 Demon Gods was used, right? That's right. Let me start with the result... There was nothing wrong with King Solomon's era. Singularities could not be observed around the 10th century BC. Basically what that means is..." Romani explaining

"Unfortunately, as Romani says, those who called themselves the 72 Demon Gods had nothing to do with King Solomon..." Da Vinci said

"SKipping the details and greeting Da Vinci. Morning Da Vinci, how's everything?" Sonic asks

"Hey, good morning! Everything is going well! Someone that can actually greet people! Sonic, you're a fine Master!" Da Vinci replied

"If King Solomon had used the 72 Demon Gods, we definitely would have detected it. Or at least seen signs that he released his 72 Demon Gods toward the future from 10th Century B.C. But there was nothing unusual during King Solomon's time. This means his era remains part of correct human history. Therefore..."

"Lev Lainur and those calling themselves Demon Gods appeared from a completely different era. So, King Solomon has nothing to do with them." Da Vinci replied

"That's not the case if King Solomon had been serving someone else as a Servant, right?" Mash asks

"Correct. Like Sonic, one can simply use Solomon as a familiar in his own era. That way, one could also control the "72 Demon Gods." Da Vinci replied

"Sigh. Using the 72 Demon Gods as familiars... But that's assuming those things really existed. Besides, I don't think King Solomon is the kind of person that would aid such evil."

"Forgive me, Doctor. But it's a Servant's nature to obey their Master. As long as it's the Master's command, then King Solomon would have no choice but to obey, right?" Mash asks

"A villain couldn't summon Solomon. It isn't like the War in Fuyuki... Chaldea's Summoning System comes into effect only if the Master and Heroic Spirit both agree to it." Romani replied

"So even though I'm a Hedgehog who happens to be a Master and usually gets called a Rodent often. The Heroic Spirit still yet agrees with me to let them be their Master. Is that what I'm hearing?" Sonic asks

"Correct. Sure, Servants in Chaldea right gave you attitudes when you summoned them. But at the end of the day, they still agree to help you and make you their Master. Even if it's you, Sonic. See? Not everything is bad for you, Sonic. The Servants still care about you." Romani replied

"I came to Chaldea because I agreed to. The director back then was a fine mage. I agreed to the contract because I could trust them. Speaking of which, how's the Director doing, Sonic?" Da Vinci asks

"Still in the same state... However, trust me on this when I say that she isn't going to be in a coma forever. I just need 4 more Chaos Emerald until we bring her back to us." Sonic replied

"That's what I like to hear from you! Again, even though this whole mess wasn't meant for you. We still greatly appreciate you helping us, Sonic." Da Vinci said

"Anything to stop Humanity from vanishing into nothingness here," Sonic replied

"Skipping from what I was going to talk about. Ms. Leonardo, we're going to start the Rayshift soon, so would you mind getting it ready?" Romani asks

"Sure thing." Da Vinci replied

"...Now, in any case, for the remaining four Singularities... It's possible that Lev lurks in these remaining ones. After all, there are no abnormalities in any other era. If we crush each Singularity, we'll find the culprit. Now let me explain the details of our Order this time. The Fourth Singularity is in the 19th century... Of the seven, it's the Singularity closest to modern times. But no need to be surprised. This is a time when civilizations rise and flourish. In this era, mankind makes huge strides... In other words, the Industrial Revolution! It's a definitive turning point in mankind's history. Even from the standpoint of a consumer society, this is when mankind makes a huge leap toward modern times. Your specific destination will be the dazzling, lavish British Empire. Surprisingly, it's specific to the capital, London. This differs from the widespread approach of the other Singularities. Maybe this time, you won't have to walk yourselves to death. After all, there are carriages and trains. That is, of course, if you can manage to use them. Since some abnormalities have been detected... Soon, the Singularity that is 19th century London will be incinerated. It will vanish. You must stop it." Romani explaining

"Hey, I've been to London before!" Sonic said

"You have?" Romani surprise

"Of course I did! It was during an event called the Olympics which happens every few years. And London was the one to host the year 2012! Well, in the other world's year..." Sonic explained

"Interesting. So you yourself know something about London. Then this Singularity will be a piece of cake to fix! Tell me, what Stadiums did you use in the London Olympics?" Romani replied

"There were a dozen stadium venues we used. But the one that comes to mind is called the Wembley Stadium. Absolutely beautiful being inside of it for one of the events." Sonic said

"I would love to hear more stories about your own version of the Olympics, Senpai," Mash asks

"I would love to but first, we have a Singularity to fix! However, only two of us will be going. All of the Servants here are currently sleeping so I don't want to bother any of them." Sonic replied

"Only you two? Well, I can't say anything because Sonic himself is a fighter and stuff like that. All right, are you ready? The world hasn't been incinerated yet, so go reclaim our future!"

"To London!" Sonic shouted


"Unsummon Program, start. Spiritron Conversion, start. Rayshift starting in 3, 2, 1... All procedures cleared. Grand Order, commencing operation."


AD.1888 The Mist City: London

Londinium Knight


*London*

After a successful Rayshift. Sonic and Mash arrive in London which was completely foggy in every direction.

"Well, one's thing for sure is that this London is completely different from my London," Sonic commented

"Fog? No, could it be smoke? It's extremely dense... In the sky... I can see the same "Circle of Light" as before. But... ...with all this fog and pollution, it's obscured..." Mash said

"Probably from all the industrial things going on in this era that Roman mentioned," Sonic replied

"Probably, but this doesn't look like your typical fog or smoke. I'm picking up an abnormal amount of magical energy readings. It's dense. Very dense. Really dense. No, this may be a little too dense! It's like the atmosphere is saturated with magical energy! It's poisonous to life-forms, this fog... Mash, Sonic, how are you feeling?" Romani asks

"There's nothing wrong with me. Probably because I'm a Demi-Servant. How about you, Senpai?" Mash asks

"HA! This fog isn't harmful to a Hedgehog like me!" Sonic replied

"I'm glad to hear that."

"I'm positive it's harmful to organisms. It would threaten a normal human's life if they breathed it. But Sonic is somewhat of a Human personality with him. But how is he alright and unharmed from all this fog..." Romani confuse

"I have been in areas filled with deadlier toxic chemicals my good pal Roman. So something like this fog is nothing to me." Sonic replied

"That could be the case. But what me, I'm still fine and well." Mash said

"Maybe it's a poison-resistance skill? The benefits of the Heroic Spirit you fused with. Maybe the Servant that fused with you has high poison resistance or a strong blessing skill... So that's why you were unharmed from all this." Romani replied

"I see..."

"Mash has a high poison resistance on her while Sonic is just used to environments like this... For now. London, has turned into a city of death enveloped by a magical fog. How does it look around there? Do you see any victims?" Romani said

"How am I able to respond to that if I can't even see anything? There's nothing here and looks like we are in the middle of an abandoned city." Sonic replied

"I see... either way, the survivors must have taken refuge indoors... I've also detected multiple life readings in the surrounding buildings. They're likely survivors. No doubt they're in trouble being trapped indoors." Romani said

"If we obtain and destroy the Holy Grail, the existence of this abnormal London will be corrected too. I'm sure that applies to all the residents who lost their lives because of this fog... ...and those who are indoors, taking shelter from the fog. Everyone, basically. If Senpai and I can bring things under control here, all phenomena related to the magical fog should disappear. It'll be as if there were no damage or harm at all. So, um... You see, what I'm trying to say is..." Mash said

"Wait a minute. Vital reaction detected." Romani said

Moments later, a blonde female appears from the fog, covered completely in thick armour that entirely wraps her small frame.

"Who the hell are you two. Most importantly, who the hell is this Blue Rodent?" The female asks

"I'm Sonic! Sonic The Hedgehog! The world's fastest Hedgehog who loves himself an adventure!" Sonic replied

"What the fu... It can talk?" The female whispers

"Of course, I can talk! Pretty cool huh?" Sonic asks

"You're breathing in a place with that dense fog without croaking. Obviously, you both aren't human. Friend or Foe?"

"Does Friend work for you mostly? Besides, we aren't here to fight random things wearing a Halloween costume in the middle of the day" Sonic replied

"..."

"U-Uh... Sorry about that..." Mash said

"What are you sneaking around for? If you're not going to attack, well, whatever. I have nothing to do here. Sorry to bother you. Well, see you. *Walks Away From Both Sonic And Mash* What the f**k was that creature just now?"

"What an introduction..." Sonic commented

"Wait, she left during our huddle? She's so impatient. I wonder if she's a London girl. It sounded like she knew what was going on. She probably knows more than us about the current situation in London." Romani said

"I say we go follow her. Not only will learn more about her but what's going in this city." Sonic said

"Sounds good to me, Senpai."

"I was just about to say that," Romani said

"Doctor... Doctor Roman. ...What is that? I can hear something."

"No vital reactions, but I detect multiple moving bodies! The fog still obscures magical readings, so I can't get any! Multiple targets closing in at high speed. Assume they're hostile. Breakthrough before you're surrounded!"

"Sounds good to me!"

Sonic grabs Mash's arm and moves his legs in a pattern similar to the infinity symbol. His feet begin to let out sparks underneath him as well.

"Senpai, what are you doing?" Mash confuse

"Just hang on tight!" Sonic said

Moments later, Once Sonic has built up enough speed, he then blasts forwards at extreme speeds with Mash behind him, knocking the enemies out of his way as he speeds off from the attack.


*Later*

"Are you alright, Mash?" Sonic asks

"I'm fine. But still, need to get used to your speed. Either way, We made it through... All thanks to Senpai's incredible speed." Mash said

"I didn't get to see what those enemies were before Sonic sped off. But most certainly aren't human beings..." Romani said

"We'll call them enemy bodies for now. They're likely automata animated by magecraft." Mash replied

"I-I see... I'm sorry. I won't be able to give you any advance warning. All of my magical detection readings are in a state of chaos. I only have motion detection at best. Hmm, this is quite concerning." Romani said

"Don't worry Romani, you can count me in on detecting any moving objects here. Even in such fog like this!" Sonic replied

"Just how many skills do you have in your arsenal, Sonic?!" Romani shock

"Years of adventures are really paying off here. Now then, let's go after Halloween girl." Sonic said

"Yes, let's go."

Sonic grabs Mash's in a bridal carry and speeds away to follow the Halloween Girl that Sonic nicknamed. On their way, the two fought off multiple enemies that were blocking their path. Enemies included humanoid figures and giant Homunculus enemies that we're fighting both Mash and Sonic. Eventually, the two finally make their way to their destination after fighting multiple swarms of enemies trying to stop them from going forward.


*Later*

"Those big guys were no match for our teamwork! Good job, Mash!" Sonic said

"Thank you, Senpai. Glad I can be a useful partner for you." Mash replied

"Okay. I'm starting to get the hang of this." Romani said

"Doctor? Have you detected anything?"

"Yeah. It could be because they're mechanical, but I'm positive they're hostile. Multiple enemies approaching!" Romani said

"You know the drill, Mash!" Sonic said

"Yes!"

Moments later, a group of Homunculus enemies appear from the fog and were slowly making their way towards Sonic and Mash. Sonic quickly curls into a ball and begins to rev and increase his speed. Mash get's in position, waiting for Sonic's call. Sonic continues to increase his speed as the three Homunculuses were charging at them still. Sparks then ignite under Sonic as he finally reached his choice of speed.

"Mash, NOW!" Sonic shouted

"Got it!"

Mash then runs up to Sonic then performs a kick that sends him flying like a football, sending him towards the Homunculus. Soon after, Sonic hits one of the Homunculueses' heads, bouncing off it, hitting the second one and bouncing off that one as well and towards the third Homunculus, knocking all three of them to the ground. Sonic wasn't done yet as he hit a building wall, bouncing off it and heading right towards the three Homunculuese once again. The Homunculus didn't get up in time as they all got his once again by Sonic and threw them towards a building, falling down soon after. Mash jumps above one of the Homunculus and slams her down at its head, causing it to break its skull and vanish soon after. Mash then jumps right at the second Humuncules and punctures its head with her heels, causing blood to spew out and causing it to vanish soon after. Finally, Sonic wall jumps and performs an overhead axe and MAsh performs a somersault as both slam down onto the last Homunculus head and slam onto the ground before vanishing away soon after.

"That was tight!" Sonic said

"All enemies destroyed. There are none left as far as I can see." Mash said

"I can't detect anything else from here either. Okay, continue on ahead... Wait, hold on. I've detected a single, large unit. Easy to make out. It's too large to be human! I doubt it's a large vehicle. Mash, do you sense anything?" Romani asks

"...I can hear machinery operating. It's large!"

"It would have been a rather romantic story if Britain's secret service had arranged for a special vehicle... ...or if this era's Mage's Association had sent a mechanical golem to save the citizens of London. I doubt that's the case here! It's clearly an enemy, and it's approaching you!" Romani shouted

Moments later, a mechanical enemy appears from the fog and charges directly at Sonic.

"*Notices And Smirks* This ugly machine looks like something Egghead created. Pretty easy to take down." Sonic said

The Mechanical Golem raises its giant weapon and swings it down at Sonic. Sonic quickly backflips away from the attack, curls into a ball, homing attacks it soon after and pushes it back a little and making a dent in it. MAsh then rushes toward the Golem and swings her shield at it with her strength, making a loud crash and knocking it back away from her as well. The Mechanical Golem

"Yep, just as easily breakable as Egghead's machines," Sonic commented

"But what was it, exactly? A golem? A mechanical puppet?" Mash asks

"It's problematic that I can't detect any magical energy. Mash, are there any enemies remaining? If any enemy parts are exposed, send me some images. I'll analyze them when I have the time." Romani said

"Understood. I'll send the visual data after filming. Hmm... It's bizarre... This mechanical armour is corroding in some places. It seems fine for the most part, but areas that seem to be made of metal have...corroded..." Mash replied

"Hmm, did we use any acid attacks in the last battle? Wait, do we have any Servants of that sort?" Romani said

"Maybe go ask the Servants over there at Chaldea," Sonic replied

"During the Industrial Revolution in London, massive amounts of smoke emitted from steam engines was a big social problem. The sulfurous gases in the smoke got caught in the cold fog, retaining and concentrating into a fog of sulfuric acid... ...Hmm. "Something like inhaling sulfuric acid?" Yes, that's it... Some records from before... Should be..."

All of a sudden, Sonic pushes Mash out the way as the mysterious figure in front of him swings their knife at him. Sonic covers his face as the knife rams into his arm violently and causing blood to drip onto the ground.

"GAHHHH!" Sonic cried out

Mash looks over at Sonic and notices him stabbed and bleeding profusely from the stab.

"SENPAI!" Mash shouted

"SONIC!" Romani shouted

"*Biting His Teeth In Agonoy* W-Who are you!?" Sonic said

The mysterious figure appearance of a white-haired girl with green-yellow eyes, with stitched-up scars on her face. Her upper body is that of an adolescent, while her lower body is more mature like that of an adult. She dons a black vest, black panties and black stockings with pink shoes. Both her arms are bandaged but only her left-hand wears a glove. She has a purple oval-shaped 'O' on each of her shoulders. At the small of her back she carries a number of sheaths that hold her knives.

"I have never seen anything like this before. A talking creature who happens to sense my presence. Impressive, I'll give you that. You're no Servant aren't you?" The female said

"Does the blood rolling down my arm not give you information?! *Knifes Get Jabbed Deeper Into His Arm* GAHHH!"

"STOP HURTING HIM!" Mash shouted

Mash rushes toward the female jumps in the air and slams down her shield at the female. However, the female kicking jumps away as Mash slams onto the ground instead. Mash notices Sonic pulling the knife out of his arm, causing blood to shoot out of him and throwing the knife aside as he kneels to the ground, breathing heavily and holding onto the stab wound as bloodstains his gloves.

"Don't you dare die on me now, Senpai!" Mash shouted

"Ngh... I... Won't... I... Promise... GAH!" Sonic said

"So you're a Servant. You're supposed to be a human from this era, though... Jack The Ripper. An infamous serial killer who not only killed many women in London at the end of the 19th century but who also dismembered them... and directly challenged Scotland Yard. The symbol of terror that swept across England, not, all of Europe, at the time. I'm surprised you for once you stabbed a male person." Mash said

"He wasn't my target at all, but he got in the way from killing you. Also, do you know about us? Hmm, that pleases me... How very nice... In that case... You're aware, then, of what we'll do to you? Oh, I'm so very, very happy!"

Moments later, Jack, The Ripper lunges at Mash and was about to stab her until Sonic quickly get's in front of her and punches Jack right in her face with his injured arm, knocking Jack away from both of him and Mash. Jack lands on the ground and was quite surprised to see Sonic still standing and fighting, though still badly injured.

"Senpai?!"

"Get out the way Rodent. You should be happy that I wasn't targeting you at all." Jack said

"I will never let you hurt Mash when I'm around. I don't care if you are an infamous killer. You don't scare me at all! I dealt with more dangerous situations than this!" Sonic shouted

"I see... fine... I can sense the honesty through you... you win this round..." Jack said before vanishing

"The motion response is gone. Either they retreated or are hiding within the fog." Romani said

Sonic grab's his wounded arm and sits down on the puddle of blood, trying to figure out what to do.

"Senpai..." Mash said

"Don't worry, I got this..." Sonic replied

Sonic closes his eyes, stands firmly in one spot and begins healing rapidly at supersonic speed. Mash watches as the stab wound on Sonic's arm begins to heal itself and the blood on him vanishes as well.

"Whoa..."

A few moments later, Sonic's arm was completely healed and he was now to move it perfectly now. He then get's up and look's at his gloves that were still stained in blood.

"Look's like I need a new pair of gloves after this mission," Sonic commented

"I'm sorry, Senpai. This is all my fault... I'm sorry your own Servant almost cost you your life. I knew I was a worthless Servant since the beginning..." Mash blaming herself

"I rather have myself killed than see a friend get killed first. It was my idea to begin it with anyway. Don't blame it on yourself." Sonic said

"Don't say that! Without you, every Servant would vanish back to the Throne..." Mash said

"I never got to tell you this. But while Da Vinci and I were analyzing my Chaos Energy. It turns out the Servants can still live without me because Chaos Energy gives them enough energy to live. Remember what I said how Chaos Energy is limitless." Sonic asks

"Sonic..."

"Yea, I knew what I was doing when that Jack person attempted to kill you..." Sonic replied

"I...I don't know what I would do without you, Sonic. Sacrificing yourself for others, real dedication." Mash said

"That's what a team leader is! Always there for his or her team!" Sonic replied

"From the area analysis I did during the battle, a part of this fog is likely from the Noble Phantasm of that Servant. But the fog of magical energy that covers London is something else entirely. In short, it was a combination of the two patches of fog. We've got a really difficult opponent on our hands... The fog contains such a high density of sulfuric acid that there's no way this is a normal phenomenon. Also... And this is the most troubling aspect, Mash..." Romani said

"I know. My memory seems to have been altered. We just fought...and yet... ...the memory of my opponent is a blur. I only remember one thing. It was a Servant. The form, the name, and... There's some other memory-related to it, but..." Mash said

"Hmm. Seems like the effect can transcend eras. My memory is kind of vague, too. Sonic. how do you feel?" Romani asks

"You two already forgot? It was Jack the Ripper that attacked us." Sonic replied

"Jack? I don't remember that name. At this rate, the observation record may be distorted, too. What a strange Noble Phantasm it is..." Romani said

"Wait a minute, are you affected by what's going on right now?!" Mash asks

"What are you talking about? It was clearly Jack The Ripper we fought just a few minutes ago... Especially that Machine we fought that looks like one of Egghead's dumb inventions." Sonic replied

"Trust me, it is dumb. We call it... Helter Skelter." The Female with the armour appears again

"Oh, if it isn't the Halloween Girl. Great to see you again." Sonic said

"I've been watching you. You destroyed one of them, which means you're probably not my enemy. And that speed of yours, Rodent. I have never seen someone run as fast as you." The female replied

"Hey, they don't call me Sonic for nothing!" Sonic said

"Sonic, huh? That's a name I would've never thought of... Either way, nice to meet you." The female said

"Please... Can you give us some information? Will you speak with us? What's happening in this foggy city?" Mash asks

"Very well. I'll talk to you. But first, let me get one thing straight. You're a Demi-Servant, aren't you?"

"...Yes. My name is Mash Kyrielight. And I am a Demi-Servant."

"Mash Kyrielight, huh? ...I suppose that's all right. It has nothing to do with me. I am Mordred. A Heroic Spirit. And... I'm a Knight of the Round Table, here to face the perils of Londinium, a city in Father's beloved Britain." Mordred introducing herself

Sonic eyes widen after he heard what Mordred just said just now.

"WHAT?!" Sonic shouted


To Be Continue...


"Next Time: London (Part 2.)"