A Hedgehog Of Chaldea

London (Part 3)


*Back At The Hideout*

After talking down Jack The Ripper and "P" vanishing away from the fight, Sonic, Mordred, and Mash return to the hideout where Jyklll and Andersen were waiting for them.

"Sorry for being out so long, we needed to take down a couple of enemies here and there," Sonic said

"Welcome back, Blue. I'm glad to see you back. A shame about the officers at the Yard. Anyway, your two female companions seem pretty exhausted from all the running and fighting. Why don't you rest for a little? Pushing yourself doesn't equate to good work. Be it writing or hunting for the Holy Grail, occasional breaks are needed. That is why I'm currently on break on working on my next novel right now as we speak." Andersen said

"A new novel?! What is it about? I would like to know!" Mash begged

"Patience, my avid reader, you can't rush perfection when making a new story to tell. " Andersen replied

"..."

"However, I will just say one thing about my next story. It happens to involve Blue here. *Points At Sonic.*" Andersen said

"Senpai?!" Mash said

"*Looks Around The Room* Me?" Sonic confused

"Obviously, you're the only Blue creature here in this room. Your adventure currently around London is really amusing. The confidence you have has levels of the main character in many previous stories. This story should be enjoyed by both children and adults." Andersen replied

"You are one lucky Rodent, Sonic. Andersen is making a story based on you. You've only been here for so little but you already made a huge impact here." Mordred said

"Awww, I really appreciate you making a story around me. I can't wait to read it!" Sonic thanking Andersen

"It's going to take some time so try not to rush me with it. Anyway, rest you two." Andersen said

"Thank you. But...there's no time." Mash said

"Fool. Are you a workaholic, too? Can you not forget the weight of what you carry? Then let me tell you a story to pass the time. A story of how Nursery Rhyme and I materialized." Andersen replied

"Um...you mean Alice, right? That's what she called herself..." Mash said

"No, Nursery Rhyme. You left for the Yard before I could tell you. I didn't get to say this, but both Nursery Rhyme and I appeared "from the demonic fog." With no Master and no summoning ritual, either." Andersen explaining

"Yeah, so was I, come to think of it. Jekyll's no Master, and there was no summoning ritual. I just woke up one moment in the fog. Huh, do Servants just naturally appear like that?" Mordred asks

"Well, for me it's usually a summoning ritual," Sonic replied

"Listen, in the other three eras we went to, the Servants were always summoned under the Grail's influence. It's absolutely impossible for a Servant to just appear on its own!" Romani said

"So the Servants aren't appearing from the fog, then? That leaves one possibility. The fog was "created by the Holy Grail." Or, what creates the fog is influenced by the Holy Grail." Andersen said

"That's...what it would mean. That's the logical conclusion. No contradictions." Mash said

"Logic applies to most things in the real world. The only thing it doesn't apply to is love. Use your imagination. Then, you'll anticipate most things, and sometimes even predict them." Andersen replied

"Haha. Love? Like you'd know, you punk." Mordred said

"I don't want to hear that from a kid who doesn't even know love. I'm a virgin. I know all about love and romance. The same thing can apply to Sonic right here." Andersen replied

"Oh, I do know what love and romance are... Trust me, back in my world. I know this Pink Hedgehog that always chased me around with her huge pink hammer everywhere we go. No matter what because I keep rejecting he. Eventually, she stopped doing and we agree on being best friends only." Sonic said

"...That isn't love nor romance... That's a full-on stalker... Anyway, to this kid right here... Have you forgotten? I am Andersen. My storytelling makes me a Caster Heroic Spirit. If a swordsman's skills lie in battle, an author's skills lie in letters, words, indolence, pain, and love. Be it improv poetry or a crazy deadline, a true author is capable of anything when serious. I am a creative author. Not many can match me for imagination. I won't lose a debate to an amateur. If you're not going to rest, go for a late-night patrol." Andersen replied

" Yeah. You're right! If we can nab that "P" and make him talk, we can end this. I'm going for a patrol then. I'll take a walk to the edge of the city area." Mordred said

"Well, looks like we're heading out again! Come on, Mash let's get rolling!" Sonic said

"Got it, Senpai!"


*Outside*

"I did a lot of patrol hunting back in my world. It was always fun seeing everyone's reaction when they spot me without realizing it." Sonic said

"So you used to these kinds of stuff, huh? To be honest ...It feels strange to do a patrol with a bunch of people. I always did it on my own. Well, this makes it easier, so I don't mind... Oh, there's some already. Mind quickly taking them out, Sonic?" Mordred asks

"Sure thing, Mordred. Just sit back and watch the show." Sonic replied

Sonic speeds off towards the large group of Homunculus that was heading toward him, Mordred and Mash. Utilizing his super-speed, Sonic runs in circles around the Homunculus, whipping up a tornado whose size can match the mightiest of twisters and sucking them all inside said twister. Mash and Mordred covered their faces from powerful winds blowing around them and slightly pushing them away from Sonic. Not only that, but the buildings began to shake while the lights began to flicker as well, some even turning off automatically.

"Not even my armour is strong enough to withhold such powerful winds!" Mordred shouted

"Senpai! This isn't the night patrol I had in mind! We were supposed to be as quiet as possible!" Mash shouted

"You gotta be kidding me!"

Moments later, the cyclone blows away all of the Homunculus, sending them very far away from the three and into the night sky. Soon after, the cyclone dies down as Sonic returns to the two while wiping his gloves.

"Now then, shall we continue night patrolling?" Sonic asks

"Are you kidding me? At this point, this isn't even night patrolling anymore. You literally created a tornado and easily took care of our enemy and sent them flying to... lord knows where without even trying! I can't even comprehend who you are anymore. You are a talking Hedgehog who supposedly came from another world, who's able to run fast and can defeat enemies twice his own size! Not only that but you're a Master to Sheedy here! Tell me, who in the hell are you and why are you in our world?! I want answers now!" Mordred replied

"Hey, I'm just as confused as you with the whole Master stuff here. I was never intended to be a Master myself but here we are. I went from a clueless Hedgehog who has little to no information about being a Master here in this world to having many Servants back at Chaldea. And now, the Servants and I created a new team called the Resistances and our goal is to stop humanity from extinction. Our team keeps growing and growing by the week, I'll tell you that. Isn't that right, partner?" Sonic said

"It sure is team leader!" Mash replied

"That just brings up more questions about you. What the hell is this Resistances team you formed up with the other Servants?" Mordred confused

"It's a recreation of a team that was formed back in Sonic's world. He used the exact same name from the old team and now we have our own Resistances now. And of course, Sonic is the leader of the Resistances. And I'm one of many members of the team as well." Mash said

"You count me in on that team as well!" Romani said

"...I can't deal with this anymore. Let's just go right ahead and continue our night watch." Mordred switching up the name


*Later*

"Well then—who is it that doth summon me!? I, Caster Shakespeare, travelled with great haste to the city of fog. Or so I wish to say to you. But it seems that I was not summoned to participate in a Holy Grail War this time. This is quite vexing indeed. O, God! Where dost lie the grand story that I am destined to behold? No reply. Silence. God hast forsaken me. Where art the tale making blood boil, flesh dance, heart shiver, and soul shake! Then, I can only utter these words. Oh, "Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind!"

"Can you repeat everything that you said just now? I've lost track of what you just said..." Sonic asks

"Senpai..."

"Ah, what have we here? A mysterious creature in my presence? How curious our paths should finally cross within this unfathomable fog!"

"Ugh... Nice to meet you as well?" Sonic said

"Do you know him? This, uh... Caster Shakespeare guy?" Mash said

"Never heard of him. He's a blank. Just like Sonic here. But we just confirmed our theory. Right now, this guy materialized from the Demonic Fog." Mordred said

"It is a tragedy that my Master does not exist. But, I was able to meet you. Surely this too is destiny. I shall weave a tale of your exploits. I pray that your tale shall live up to your reputation." Shakespeare replied

"This guy—doesn't look like an enemy. It's kind of odd if you think about it. What's the difference between him and the likes of Jack or that clown? Jack aside, everyone moved on their own will. Also... Never mind. Wait. What, did this night patrol hit the jackpot?" Mordred said

"Huh?"

"He's here. The one we've been waiting for. Hey, you! You got some nerve for someone who fled!"

"...Looks like I am late." "P" said

"Well, well, well... If it isn't P again. Great to see you again," Sonic said

"How unfortunate. It seems you have already procured the Servant that was newly materialized. He appears to be a Caster. If only we had procured him, he would have made a fine ally."

"Hah hah. I get it. It's really quite simple when you reveal the trick." Mordred said

"...Yes. Now I understand as well."

"So, you procure and round up Servants materializing from the Demonic Fog, and make them your allies. I see. Logically it's simple. But, easier said than done. Unless you have the Holy Grail, it's impossible to make Heroic Spirits move according to your will." Romani said

"...Correct. I confess as much. It is as you say. We continue to wait in London for those who are indispensable to us to manifest themselves. So, we procure Heroic Spirits materializing from the fog one by one, and "adjust" them so they work on expanding the fog. It is truly regrettable indeed that we were not able to procure all of you. We surely would have been fine friends. All of us. Minus the Blue Creature here." We would've all joined forces to take him down." "P" said

"I would've loved to see you all try to catch someone like me. I dealt with bigger problems than you slim." Sonic replied

"You'll have to allow me to pass on that! You won't get away this time! Mage, name yourself before I cut you down!" Mordred shouted

"...As you wish. There is no catalyst to transport at this time. I shall procure you here myself. I am Paracelsus von Hohenheim. I manipulate the Four Great Elementals, and I seek the True Ether. Of course... I possess a different objective at the moment." Paracelsus said

"Enough talk, it's time for Round 2!" Sonic said

Sonic lunges at Paracelsus and throws a punch at him but dodges it and counters back with a magic wind spell attack. Sonic quickly dodges the spell attack, backflipping away from it, curling himself into a ball while revving up to increase his speed and spin dashes at Paracelsus. Paracelsus uses his ice spell to freeze Sonic in one place but Sonic dodges the ice spells in a zig-zag way, getting out of the way of each spell attack. Sonic then jumps at Paracelsus and spins dashes at his chest which knocks him back a few inches back. Mordred soon after rushes toward Paracelsus and unleashed a series of strong sword slashes at him at different angles of his body. However, Paracelsus blocks each sword attack with his weapon and counters by slashing Mordred in the face. Mordred quickly jumps away from Paracelsus as Mash enters the fight and kicks her shield at Paracelsus which pushes him back further, lunges at him with her shield and swings it across it several times, slamming it with him before throwing him into the air where Sonic jumps right at him and performs an overhead axe kick down on him, throwing back onto the ground. Paracelsus slowly gets back up from the ground and prepares himself to unleash his Noble Phantasm.

"Guide the true ether. The shape of my idle thoughts, my feelings...! Paracelsus said

"Senpai! He's about to unleash his Noble Phastam!" Mash shouted

"Not on my watch! Let's go Mordred!"

"Don't have to tell me twice," Mordred said

Sonic and Mordred quickly rush towards Paracelsus as he aims his sword at Sonic. Moments later, Paracelsus unleashes his Noble Phantasm that was a giant beam at him and attempts to incinerate Sonic. But Sonic, quickly Side steps out of the way as the Beam flies right beside him and hits one of the buildings, causing massive damage. While Paracelsus fires his Noble Phantasm at Sonic, Mordred suddenly appears rights beside him and swings a powerful slash at Paracelsus, leaving a huge slash across his chest that spews out blood. Mordred then throws a few more slashes toward Paracelsus until she ultimately stabs him with her sword through his heart and kicks him down onto the ground.

"What's the matter? Giving up already?" Mordred said

"...An unnatural result. Losing to a creature like you would've never come to mind. Especially if it's a fast type. But naturally, evildoers must fall. Overcoming all the world's evils. Resisting all this world's greed. And you who will carve out the future of this world. May the path before you... ...be somehow illuminated... By true...light..." Paracelsus said before vanishing away

"...I have confirmed the termination of the enemy Servant. Victory is ours, Senpai." Mash said

"Don't worry, Paracelsus... Soon, you'll be joining the Resistances and fighting for a better cost." Sonic commented

"Damn. The idiot disappeared without a trace. He was a nauseating mage from beginning to end. "Carve out the future?" Give me a break. As if I'm the type to do that. Ugh." Mordred said

"Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player," Shakespeare said

"Huh?"

"It's nothing but a few fanciful phrases crossing my mind. It is quite a fine spectacle that you have shown me today. I was only able to behold the mage in a short role, but he provided a truly satisfying final act." Shakespeare replied

"You're just being delusional."


*Morning*

"Another day, another day to take down enemies once again!" Sonic said

"You are full of energy today, Senpai. Even though you didn't sleep all night like the rest of us. Nor didn't sleep inside the hideout at all" Mash replied

"I rather much prefer sleeping outside, I'm way more used to that than sleeping indoors," Sonic said

"A Master preferring to sleep outdoors than indoors. Even when an enemy can jump out of nowhere and attack you? That's some serious dedication. And don't tell me, I know what you are going to say. You're used to all that as well. Don't worry, I'm starting to understand now." Mordred said

"Hehe! I'm glad you finally understand me now." Sonic replied

"...Mechanical sounds detected. There's a big one approaching!"

"Oh, speak of the devil. Hah, maybe I'll finally get to fight a Helter Skelter!" Mordred said

"Hold on, I sense a familiar presence from the oncoming piece of junk. There's something inside it." Sonic said

"Well, let's beat the crap out of it and see what the Helter Skelter is hiding on the inside," Mordred replied

Mordred charges at the Helter Skelter and unleashes several strong sword attacks at it, leaving dents and scratch marks around it. The Helter Skelter is pushed by the strong attacks but continues to fight as it lunges toward's Mordred and throws multiple attacks at Mordred but blocks each attack with her sword and kicks it away from her while leaving another dent in the machine. Mash rushes past Mordred as she jumps into the air with her shield above her and slams it down at the Helter Skelter, making a huge dent on top of it and breaking some of its pieces off of it. Mash then land's in front of it and swings her shield at it multiple times, dealing damage to Helter Skelter before breaking its left arm off its body and falling to the ground. Sonic then jumps right at the Helter Skelter while rapidly spinning his leg right leg in a circle before kicking the Helter Skelter, hitting the wall of a building and falling down soon after, causing it to break down more. Finally, Mordred rushes at the Helter Skelter with her sword risen above her and slams it down at the Helter Skelter, completely breaking it in half and a fire igniting soon after.

"Great teamwork you two! We showed that piece of garbage its maker!" Sonic said

"Now then, let's see what this Helter Skelter is hiding from us you claim you feel, Sonic. Mordred replied

Mordred was about to see what was inside the Helter Skelter until all of a sudden, an Ivory colour trail suddenly flies out of the Helter Skelter and headed straight toward's Sonic. Sonic notices the oncoming trail and attempts to dodge it but quickly realizes what it was. The Ivory trail stops right in front of Sonic as an alien creature appears in front of him. The alien creature's overall appearance resembles that of a lightning bolt. On the front of their heads, it has two light blue eyes, and on the back of their heads, it has a lightning bolt-shaped appendage. Stemming from the bottom of its head and three triangular-shaped tentacles.

"What the actual hell is that? Is that a monster?! Let's kill it fast!" Mordred shouted

"Wait! It's not an enemy, it's one my buddy! I have seen it in the past before! We went on an adventure once before and it's been a while since I've seen this fella! How are you doing, buddy? What were doing inside that robot?" Sonic asks

"& #%!%"

"You got trapped in there? I see, well... You have to do everything you can from being spotted I guess." Sonic replied

"Wait, you're able to understand what it says?! How?!" Mordred shock

"Transcripts of past conversations between it and I," Sonic replied

"Huh?!"

"Aww, look how adorable that little creature is! Is this another one of those, so-called Wisps? Senpai?" Mash asks

"You bet it is! We already rescued three of them! This is now the fourth one that we managed to find!" Sonic replied

"There's more of those alien creatures?!" Mordred shock

"A lot more than what I just mentioned," Sonic replied

"..."

"What do these Wisps do for you? I know each of these creatures gives some type of ability and I'm curious to know about this one." Mash asks

"Well, it's me the ability to turn into..."

"...I've got bad news for you. Sorry, but listen up. Right around where you are... Oh, can you hear them now? Well, that's what I'm talking about." Romani said

"Great, just when my morning couldn't get much better huh? Come on, let's take down these steel monsters!" Mordred shouted

"You know what, I'll demonstrate it right in the battle. Ready little fella?" Sonic asks

The Ivory Wisp nods as it enters inside Sonic's body, transforming him into a living, yellow-coloured lightning bolt. Mordred and Mash's mouths drop open while watching Sonic in his new but old form. His entire body turns into a large version of his own head with nearly no facial features except for his eyes, which do not have pupils and are pale yellow, and ears, which do not have ear canals. His quills have also merged together into a zig-zagging figure resembling a lightning bolt. Moments later, Sonic pulls himself towards the Helter Skelter and Killing Doll within a tread of electrically and lets out an electrical surge that electrocutes all of the Helter Skelter and Killing Dolls that destroying them all and exploding one by one from the sheer power of Sonic's attacks. Mordred and Mash watch in total shock as Sonic's lighting form completely tears down the enemy with just a single attack.

"I've never seen anything like this before! He just destroyed all of them with just one single attack! My mind is completely all over the place trying to figure out what the hell I'm looking at!" Mordred said

"The sheer amount of electrically coming out of Sonic is on a whole new level... Senpai, you truly are one incredible Master. There will be no one to ever challenge you on the battlefield..." Senpai said

Moments later, another hoard of Helter Shelter and Killing Dolls appear from the fog and were charging at the three. However, Sonic jum[pos above the army of enemies and unleashes another p[ower electrical surge that damages but doesn't destroy the enemies all in one. Instead, he malfunctioned them which made them lose their power and not be able to move again. Sonic turns back and looks at Mordred, giving a "your turn" gesture at her in his Lighting Form. Mordred realizes what Sonic means, snaps out of t and charges at the enemies one by one, she lashes each enemy in half, pieces of them falling around her and onto the ground while vanishing away in the process. Sonic and Mash watched as Mordred continues to batter the enemies with powerful sword slashes at them

"How was that? Pretty cool, huh?" Sonic said

"Truly amazing, Senpai!" Mash said

"..."


*Back At The Apartment*

"We're back once again! The usual enemy encounters here and there but we took good of care them." Sonic said

" ...I see. So that's what's been happening. Anyway, good work. Glad you made it back. Now please get some rest." Jekyll said

"*Sits Down* So much in just one morning, man I definitely need a break from all what just happened..." Mordred tired

"Sitting on my favourite sofa again... Well... Okay fine. You did put in a lot of effort both last night and just now."

"Not even tired one bit! I can go on and continue fighting if I wanted to right now!" Sonic said

"Not surprising from a creature who's able to run very fast and not get tired after it. Still, I see... I didn't think mass production of Helter Skelter was possible before, but now the situation is dire. It's likely due to us defeating the mage Paracelsus AKA "P," one of the three leaders of Project Demonic Fog. The enemy recognized you as a threat and built up their strength in order to obtain materialized Heroic Spirits. We should think of it that way. But, I wonder what kind of Heroic Spirit they're seeking..." Jekyll said

"I don't know. It's your job to do the thinking. I'm...exhausted. ...that's right. Speaking of thinking, there's a freeloader who's only good at thinking. Hell, we got two of 'em. What are they doing right now, Jekyll? They're in the study, right?" Mordred asks

"You called?" Andersen said

"Did you summon us?" Shakespeare asks

"...Sigh. I'm totally going to regret this. I should've known better. It's like you guys opened the Ark or something."

"Ark? Do you mean that "Ark?" Hahaha, you are harsh indeed! What an exaggeration! I do call myself a jack-in-the-box that releases grand, flowery words when cracked open... ...but I am no match for that cache of calamities! Rather, such a box does not exist, to begin with." Shakespeare said

"Indeed, it doesn't exist. It can't exist. As you know, its intended use is an impossibility. Nothing spoils fun like anecdotes of opening a box and ending the world. The message is if you want to die, die alone." Andersen said

"Well, I happen to do know about the Ark you mentioned just wow," Sonic said

"Seriously?!" Shakespeare and Andersen blurred out

"Mm? Oh, I do apologize. Young Andersen incited me into raising my voice. But that aside, Sonic, I am verily interested in what you were just saying! Where and when did you see that Ark!? And who in the world opened it and for what reason!? Specifically, in what way did the ultimate bad ending overflow with both sorrow and farce!?" Shakespeare said

"Well, if you two follow me in the Study room. I'll tell you everything about this Ark," Sonic said

"With pleasure," Shakesphere replied

Moments later, Sonic, Andersen, and Shakesphere all leave to go into the study room and spent almost an hour talking about the Ark Sonic knows about. During that hour alone Mordred and Mash rested while having their conversation as well that wasn't related to the Ark.


*Later*

"And we're back. Sorry for the wait everyone. Now, where did we left off? Oh, that's right. I forgot to tell you what it is that we're doing. That playwright is focused on getting these events down on paper, but not me. I want to do as little work as possible. But there is something on my mind. I heard from Sonic of the developments leading up to now... The seven Singularities. ...More precisely, something about the magecraft ritual called the Holy Grail War bothers me...I don't have enough materials to make a judgment. To be honest, I'm almost at a stalemate." Andersen said

"...Hmph. I see you can act like a Caster. Although you're still useless..." Mordred said

"Ah, excuse me. Can we get back on topic? A review of the current situation, and future plans? Luckily, the enemy's awareness is focused on the Demonic Fog. If they want to wipe us out, they'd go around destroying buildings. The fact that they haven't means the enemy is only aware of the streets that the Demonic Fog extends to. I'm sure there's something there to take advantage of." Romani said

"Is there?"

"I hope so. Hmm... Is there? I hope there is... It'd be nice..."

"This is a pain, do something. We can't spend as much time outside as we used to. Wandering around aimlessly just eats away at my magical energy with each battle. If we could at least disable the Helter Skelter, it wouldn't be that much of an effort, but..." Mordred said

"There's no way. This is a problem, as we might end up in a stalemate." Jekyll replied

"Not to worry everyone, will disable those ugly machines ion no time! Besides, I got myself an old power once again." Sonic said

"...Urhh..."

"If it isn't Fran again. Great to see you again, Buddy!" Sonic said

"..."

"A new power? What are you talking about?" Andersen said

"Hehe! Take a look at this." Sonic replied

Moments later, the Ivory Wisp appears from Sonic's body and begins to fly around the apartment extremely fast while almost hitting the walls. Everyone watched in amusement as this mysterious creature flew over them without hitting a single thing. Moments later, the flying creature stops right beside Sonic and introduces itself to the team.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is my buddy from my own world," Sonic said

"What the hell is that?!" Andersen shock

"That's what I had in mind ever since we saved that creature!" Modred said

"...Urhh..."

"Uh, Sonic. Mind telling us what that creature is? Is it an enemy?" Jekyll asks

"Of course, it isn't an enemy. I've known this fella for a while now and back in my world. We called these guys, Wisps." Sonic said

"Wisps?" Shakespeare asks

"They are powerful alien species that come from a planet called Planet Wisp back in my world. A Planet that is far from my own planet home and many wisps from there come to aid me in battle, especially for this little fella right here. Although I have never been on that Planet before. I do know its very existence." Sonic explaining

"Fascinating," Shakespeare said

"This sounds like a Fairy Tail I'm part of now. Tell me, what they do they t help you and how did it arrive here?" Andersen said

"Well, there are several different types of Wisp that currently exist that I know of. Each gives me a unique ability to use during battle. These include such as Burst, Laser, Void, Eagle, Rocket, and so on. This one right gives me lighting abilities to use against my enemies. With just one attack, I was able to shut down the Helter Skelters' power in our previous battle not too long ago and made it easier for Mordred and Mash to handle the situation better. In the case of them appearing in your world, they somehow manage to teleport with me as well when I arrived here, all spread out in all the Seven singularities that we're currently dealing with right now. Right now, I only rescued four but I still need a good amount left to save. And that is also one of my missions while exploring these Seven Singularities, rescued each one of them before anyone grabs them for themselves." Sonic explaining

"Can these so-called Wisps grant us any of those abilities that you mentioned?" Mordred asks

"It currently only works on me for right now. I haven't tested it out on anyone, and I highly doubt others would have Hyper-go-on energy flowing inside their bodies which is an important factor to use of one of the Wisps." Sonic replied

"I have to say, Sonic. You are a more unique Master compared to other normal Masters here. I wouldn't even think a Master can have a wide variety of abilities to use during battles. You almost on par as a regular High Rated Servant" Andersen said

"Once you have taken down many enemies, saved the world on a few occasions and travelled outside your own world. It's almost like that!" Sonic replied

"Well then, we allow open arms to our new alien creature here to a new adventure. Please make yourself comfortable around here while you can." Shakespeare said

" *#$^"

"Hehe! It said that feels welcome to join in the team as well." Sonic said

"All right, we now have extra back to take down those Helter Skelters, but how about gathering some data to support my theory? Run an errand for me, basically. You guys have stamina, so isn't this the perfect job?" Andersen said

"Working outside among all those Helter Skelters is a tall order..."

"I say we just go for it. Taking down those machines." Sonic said

"Sounds good to me, Senpai."

"Well, if there is anything we can do, getting on it would be constructive. Still, you want us to gather data, but where are we supposed to go?" Romani said

"I've to been to London before and I know where should we go. The Clock Tower, nicknamed "Big Ben." I've been to the Clock Tower before. A beautiful view of London from up there." Sonic said

"We have a winner! It's always Blue that saves the day! A giant academy that is unlocking the secrets of the world exists here in London. Why would you not use it?"

"You're right... B-But in the state London is in now, I wonder... If the Mage's Association—Clock Tower still stands, I'd naturally assume Jekyll is in contact with them." Romani said

"...That's because there was no need."

"The Mage's Association... That's like underground, from Regent Park all the way to Westminster, right? After materializing and meeting Jekyll, I went there to check it out immediately. The British Museum, was it? I went there because I heard that's where the entrance was. But the entrance was completely sealed off. It was a ruined pile of rubble." Mordred said

"Yeah. Strangely enough, "the building was demolished." No part was left untouched. Thinking back, perhaps the mastermind of "Project Demonic Fog" crushed all possibility of resistance." Jekyll said

"I don't mind if it got destroyed. So what if it's a pile of rubbles. Nothing could be better if the mages are alive, but that has nothing to do with my objective one way or another. What I need are records. Data. It's certain that the important archives are protected by considerably firm seals. Take me there." Andersen said

"Then I shall accompany you. The ruins of a mystic academy should serve as a font of inspiration!" Shakespeare replied

"Now we're talking! A bigger team is just what we needed!" Sonic said

"...Urhh... Urhh?"

"Fran, you should hold back this one. I don't want you to get hurt outside from all the fog and enemies against us." Sonic said

"...uh, urrrh..."

"Then let's be off. We'll visit that formerly flourishing mystic academy. Make sure to protect us weak Casters, Sonic." Andersen said

"Just leave it to me!" Sonic replied


*Outside*

"...You know. You said "a large group," but we can't count you in during combat." Mordred said

"You're looking for the ruins of the Mage's Association, yes? Surely my intellectual curiosity as a scholar will be aroused. Besides, I can be good when need to. You see, I also have an "ace up my sleeve."And I have faith that you'll all protect me. I'm counting on you, Saber." Jekyll said

"Don't ask me about p[protecting you. That's Sonic here, he's more useful taking down the enemy." Mordred said

"Don't say that, Mordred. You're a strong fighter yourself who wields a very powerful sword in their hands."

"All right then. We really should get moving. The British Museum means we're heading to the Regent Park area. That's some distance from here. You'd best prepare yourselves for a succession of battles. Come to think of it... Didn't the Mage's Association exist as several college towns in the London suburbs and stuff?" Romani asks

"That's that. This is this. The Mage's Association originated at their London HQ, and added facilities centuries later as they grew in scale. That's why interspersed college towns center around London, as it's the heart of Mage's Association and Clock Tower. Multiple cities built to surround London comprise the rest of the Association. Doctor, have you never been to the Clock Tower before?" Jekyll said

"Oh. I knew there was something unpolished about you. Are you a country bumpkin?" Andersen commented

"Gulp. N-No, of course not. It's just that I haven't had much connection to London, I mean, being so far away... B-But I knew what was going on in London! Director Marie was sent from the Mage's Association, too!" Romani replied

"Olga... Please hang on a little longer... Please... Anway... I have an idea! Why don't I just take you all one by one to that area? That way, we can avoid battles that we would've come across in the first place?" Sonic asks

"You're on to something, Blue," Andersen said

"You're gonna come back and forth, picking us up one by one to the Park?" Mordred asks

"That's the plan! It'll only take a minute for me to get all of you there." Sonic replied

"I like that plan, Senpai! Although everyone won't enjoy running that fast, it's far better than having to deal with multiple waves of enemies." Mash said

"Alright, then let's do this! Who's first?" Sonic asks

"Andersen!" Everyone shouted

"What the?! Why me?!"

"Because your a child and kids go first," Mordred said

"..."

"So, Andersen. Are you ready?" Sonic asks

"...Ugh...Fine..." Andersen replied

"Alright! LEt's do this!"

Sonic grabs Andersen's arm as they both speed away from the group. A few seconds later, Sonic returns with the group on his own.

"Shit, that was way faster than what I expected!" Mordred said

"Who's next?" Sonic asks


*Regent Park*

After running back and forth a few times, Sonic and the rest arrive at Regent Park without having to fight any enemies.

"Piece of cake!" Sonic said

"Good job, Senpai! Your idea was a success!" Mash replied

"Thank you! I appreciate the kind words! Anyway, let's check around this area." Sonic said

"The British Museum! A symbol of the British Empire! Or rather, what remains... Oh, what a sorrowful sight! This museum once held so many of humanity's greatest treasures! I cannot help but sigh. This building once held human progress itself. Can such a thing be allowed! Oh! 'Tis like the burning of the Library of Alexandria! Truly, a shame... However, however. This is the way of humanity as well. Foolishness and grieving are human traits. "You, gods, will give us some faults to make us men," Shakespeare said

"...It's no different than the last time I was here. Rubble. Ruin. Nothing else. Whoever destroyed this place must've had a personal grudge. There are no survivors." Mordred said

"So this is the British Museum...or what's left. I'd seen it, but just in image data... Nowhere else in London were buildings destroyed. Just here..." Mash commented

"You think the ones that destroyed this building would've gone destroy other buildings right about now," Sonic said

"You're correct, Sonic..." Mash said

"Now then, Start digging here. According to Jekyll, the Clock Tower spread underground as well. Despite the thorough wreckage, the ground is intact. That means what we're after is underground. But, unfortunately, the stairs are buried in the rubble. So... You see? Time to show off the ridiculous strength of Servants! Now go smash stuff like a bulldozer! In the case of Sonic, you stand back and let the Servants do the work for you, after all, you're a Master anyway." Andersen said

"Why would I stand back and let others do the work for me? I rather help as much as I can here as well." Sonic replied

"I-I'll help. Yeah. I probably won't be of much use though." Jekyll said

"Yay! I'm faster this time! Magical energy responses near you! And lots of them!" Romani said

"Hmm... It's true. There's something here. What is this?"

"You don't see anything, right? But it's there. And it's moving around. It's not the Mystic Codes scattered in the rubble, either. Which means there's only one answer!" Romani said

"It's right underneath us!" Sonic replied

"Master, multiple incoming enemies! Magical energy signatures are growing... Assume they're attacking!" Mash said

"Are we going to fight books again?" Sonic said

"Yes..."

"*Sigh* I have to fight against one of my favourite hobbies to do," Sonic replied

Moments later, a group of Spell Books began floating and start firing white energy toward them. Mash slams her shield down and blocks the incoming attacks from the Spell Books. Mordred rushes as Mash, swings her sword at one of the spellbooks, and slashes it in half soon after, causing it to fall in front of her and vanish soon after. Two more spellbooks fired at Mordred from behind but Shakesphere fires enemy projectiles at the Spellbooks, disrupting them from attacking Mordred and pushing them away from her. Sonic curls into a ball and performs a Spin Attack at the spellbook, shredding them like a shredder machine using his quills as extra damage. Three more books appear from the rubble and fired more spells at the group. Mash picks up her shield and runs straights towards the flying spellbook, jumps at them and swings her shield across, hitting all three of them and throwing them down onto the rubble of the building. She then performs a rocket kick down at one of the books and makes a huge hole that destroys the cover and the pages of the spellbook before vanishing away. Mordred charges up their sword and slams down on another book, creating an electrical attack that incarnates the book into ash and being picked up by the wind. However, Sonic, being less dramatic, grabs the third boo off the ground and rips the pages off the book and throws them around him. Pages fell while some flew away from him. Eventually, the pages were completely taken out as Sonic throws only the cover behind him and wipes his hands.

"And that's the last of them, and this time. We were able to actually hit them." Sonic said

"You're correct, Senpai."

"Last time I was here, I didn't see any floating books like that," Mordred said

"May I speak? This is just a guess, but I think those are a type of transformed grimoire. Maybe the Demonic Fog transformed the tomes that were kept underground with the Mage's Association." Jekyll said

"...A swarm of attacking books, huh?" Andersen said

"...It was like a nightmare, or perhaps a vision of hell."

"Don't be stupid. Those things weren't even..."

"Haha. What's wrong, authors? You're not running your mouths like usual?" Mordred said

"...I'm holding back. No, forget it. Forget it! Wow, that felt good! That felt great!" Andersen shouted

"To burn a book! It is something inconceivable! Oh, how sad...but there was a joy in it! Wrongdoings that should ne'er be done. Unforgivable acts of barbarism! There should only be sadness, yet... I cannot help but feel a moment of forbidden joy! Oh, my God!" Shakespeare said

"No books are needed except my own. Actually, I'd prefer to even burn my own works! If there were no books in the world! No need to lament the many great works I'll never read! If there were no books in the world! I'd never had to scream, "Who published this trash!?" If there were no books in the world! I'd never have to worry about deadlines!" Andersen said

"What an honest man! Oh, but his words strike me in my heart!" Shakespeare said

"I don't understand a word what you're saying you two," Sonic said

"A-Anyway, Senpai. This makes our path clear, doesn't it? When the book-type enemies appeared, they formed a path to the underground by chance..." Mash said

"Yeah. Once the author Heroic Spirits calm down, it's time to go underground! I'm so excited. This is like the headquarters of the Mage's Association. I wonder what it's like down there? Oh, I wish I could go and see for myself." Romani said

"Then you should come. Instead of just being a voice."

"I-I...um... I have to observe, and keep Chaldea running..." Romani said

"The Mage's Association... Will they feel comfortable seeing a Hedgehog from another world who happens to be a Master?" Sonic thought


*Underground*

"...It's like an endless dungeon, huh?"

Very dark."

"Indeed, and the air is awfully wet."

"That's what mage dwellings are like, right? Everybody knows they like it dark and damp." Mordred said

"Kyuu, kyaau! Fou!

"The rodent is agreeing with me. It says this sure feels like where a mage lives. Right?" Mordred said

"I never said anything..." Sonic replied

"I wasn't you, Sonic. I was talking to this little fella next to you." Mordred said

"Fou? You seem kind of excited... Sonic, can you ask him why he's happy?"

"Hey said just now that he agree's with Mordred on what she said just now," Sonic said

"Fou! Fou! (That is correct Blue!)"

"The endless dark corridors might be because, well, we're choosing to walk down corridors not blocked by debris. All the entrances to the rooms are smashed, or filled with rubble... It feels like someone destroyed this place thoroughly. There's not a single surviving mage. If that theory's correct, the enemy should have sent someone down here. And they..."

"They might still be here, huh? Looks like you're right."

"Magical energy response detected! Senpai, something's around the corner!" Mash said

"Alright! Something amusing happens in here, I was starting to get bored from just walking." Sonic said

Moments later, a group of Helter Skelter appear around the corner and began charging at the group. Sonic, Mash, and Mordred all charge towards the Helter Skelter as well. One of the Helter Skelters raises its large and swings down at Sonic, but Sonic dodges the slash and lands on the Helter Skelter's head and sits down on it. The Helter Skelter looks around for the Blue Blur until Sonic knocks on its metalhead, telling them his location the Helter Skelter slams its sword down at Sonic. However, instead of slamming down on Sonic, it instead slams its sword down on itself and destroys its own metal, leaving a huge dent behind. Soon after, Mordred charges up to her and unleashes a powerful sword slash that breaks the Helter Skelter into pieces and falls in front of her. Two more Helter Skelter appear around the corner and charge at the group once again. Mash charges at one of the Helter Skelter and swings her shield at it multiple times, leaving dents around its metal body before jumping off to and performing a rocket kick down at it, breaking it off from its body as it flies back and its the third one's head. Sonic curls into a ball once more and performs a Spin Attack, using his quills and bashing at the Helter Skelter, cutting it in half before exploding right behind him and a small fire igniting soon after.

"If he's able to cut through robots with just his own body, then what else is he capable of?" Jekyll said

"Enemies have taken care of for now. Good work, Senpai." Mash said

"Alright, now I'm in a better mood! Let's keep going!" Sonic said


*Later*

The group soon arrives at their destination after taking care of the Helter Skelter.

"I'm sensing magical energy. Yeah, this is it. A warded entrance to a library. It's not blocked with rubble either. Excellent. I hope what I'm after is here, but that's up to chance. Saber, Mash Kyrielight, and Sonic. Jekyll and I are going inside. Guard the door." Andersen said

"Fine with me, you two go ahead and three of us will stay here," Sonic replied

"Find what you're after quickly and get back here. I'm not sure when the enemy might show ...And there they are now! Flying books, and even a Helter Skelter!" Mordred said

"The party just keeps on going," Sonic commented

"Multiple moving responses! Th-This is not good! They're rushing in one after another. Can't assess the total amount! Andersen, escape once you find the reference you're after!" Romani said

" Oh... I don't know about that. This is a problem."

"This is... This is indeed a problem... I see. So that's how they guard the books." Jekyll said

"What? Stop being pompous and tell us what's going on!" Mordred said

"The library books are warded by special, powerful spells. They can't leave this room! We can't go through the door!" Jekyll replied

"Luckily, I have several good guesses for the references I seek. But, oh... These are... ..."Wait a while for me to finish reading them." Andersen said

"What?!

"One scans information deep in the mystic garden! The other guards the door against a horde of foes! On one side, a battle of knowledge! On another, a battle of strength! This is truly a situation that entrances one's heart! Oh, which side should I stand on? Which should I see, that I can record in a book!" Shakespeare said

"Come down everyone. I got this all under control. Fighting groups of enemies is just a regular Wednesday for me. Allow me to take care of it." Sonic said

"Just hurry up and stop them!" Mordred shouted

Sonic bends down slightly in a standing position and begins moving his legs in a specific pattern to build up speed, all while remaining still in one spot. Seconds later, a large group of Helter Skelter and Spell Books appear and began charging at them all at the same time. Once Sonic has built up enough speed, he blasts forwards at blistering speeds and leaves a blue trail behind him. While running towards the enemy group, Sonic quickly breaks the sound barrier and runs even faster than before. Sonic then runs past the enemy as a gust of winds knocks all of them of out the and throwing all towards the wall. The Helter Skelter was crushed after hitting the walls while the Spell Books caught on fire from the sheer speed of Sonic's attack. The group watched all of this unfold in under a second, seeing Sonic easily take out the entire hoard of enemies only using his speed.

"Jeez, this Hedgehog can really push himself to destroy our enemies! Just how actually fast is Sonic really?!" Mordred shock

"No way... That's the fastest I've seen Sonic run... " Mash said

"He's even faster than light itself! A speed no man should ever bypass!" Romani shock

"Senpai..."

A second later, Sonic returns with the group and skids onto the ground, stopping himself from running while having a smirk on his face.

How was that!" Sonic said

"H-How are you even still alive?! There's no way someone can survive running that fast?! Let alone even see where they're going from the blur!" Mordred shock

"Hehe, that wasn't even the fastest I can go." Sonic replied

"..."

"Even though you took down tons of them Sonic, There's more! The layout down here puts you at a huge disadvantage! The enemy's just going to keep coming! And you have to defend a single point!" Romani shouted

"Man, these guys won't just give up?" Sonic said

"Badly outnumbered! The ideal situation for a hero, but this is... This is perhaps a bit too many. I'm about to run out of magical energy. Actually, I already have." Shakespeare said

"...Oh, fine. I wanted to avoid this if I could, but..." Jekyll said

"Huh? Jekyll, why are you coming out into the hall? There's nothing a would-be mage can do here! Get back in the library!" Mordred confuse

"I told you. I have an ace-in-the-hole."

"Jekyll, that's..."

"An elixir. A "special" one I made. First, you do this...and then inject it...like this..." Jekyll demonstrating

"Wh-What!? A strange magical energy response suddenly spawned there!?" Romani shouted

"This isn't going to go well..." Sonic commented

"Haha... Hehehe, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! *Transforms into a complete Different Person* It's been so long since I've been outside! HERE I AM!"

"I stand corrected," Sonic said

"I'm "Hyde!" If I don't like you, I kill you! You get in my way, I kill you! Kill! Kill! Kill! HYAHAHAHAHAHAH! I'LL KILL YOU, HELTER SKELTER!"

Hyde quickly runs towards the enemy while laughing psycjoalticy.

"...He ran right at the enemy. He's just like a Berserker. Not bad!" Mordred said

"Elixir-induced transformation. I see, truly Jekyll and Hyde! But the physical transformation must put an awful strain on him! I don't think it'll last long... Andersen, you better hurry up!" Romani said

"I understand. Don't hurry me. Reading should be done at one's own pace. Yes, alone, and in a quiet room— Hmm. It's not quiet. The noise outside is bothering me." Andersen replied

"You don't understand at all! Just hurry up! Never mind, come on you two. Let's follow Jekyll!" Mordred said

"Try not too insane as Hyde here," Sonic commented

Mordred, Sonic, and Mash soon began following Hyde were currently slashing each Spell Book with his large knife covered in blood. Sonic grabs one of the books and tears pages off of it and throws them around on the ground, only leaving the cover and throwing it away from him. Mordred jumps right two of the books and slashes them multiple times each, slashing the books into pieces as the pieces fell onto the ground before vanishing. Mash slams her shield down at one of the Spellbooks as the sheer force of the slam causes the book to tear into 2's and vanish away soon after. Another spellbook appears behind Mash and fires at her but Mash backflips over the attack and kicks the spellbook right at Hyde as he slashes it perfectly and cuts it in half while laughing still.

"Our battles are finally over..." Sonic said

"...We're done, huh? Whew, I don't think...I can do anymore..." Jekyll said

"Oh, you're back to normal," Mordred replied

"There was a chance I wouldn't come back, so I'm glad I did. Is Andersen's book-reading..." Jeykll said

"I'm done. I finished decoding most of the documents I was after. Besides, there were also several interesting books. I satisfied my personal curiosity, too. Great work, guys." Andersen said

"Personal curiosity?"

"What a free spirit Andersen is... There's something impressive in his lack of shame. However... Y-You need to get out of here! There are more enemies coming!"

"Alright, Andersen are you ready again? Back and forth each and one of you and get out of here." Sonic said

"Not again..." Andersen said


*Back At The Apartment*

After battle after battle, the group finally return to the apartment where it was safe once again.

"And so you see... Your efforts have answered a certain question. Again, you have my thanks. Thank you, Sonic, Mash, Saber." Andersen said

"Don't mention it, buddy! I'm just doing my job." Sonic replied

"My wallet is so empty I can't reward you a single penny, but I hope these observations are worth it." Andersen said

"Yes, I'm looking forward to them, Mr. Andersen. Enough to forget all this muscle pain." Jekyll said

"In light of Mr. Jekyll's urgent need for rest, I'll get right to the point. What bothered me in the first place was the relationship between "Heroic Spirits" and "Servants." Heroic Spirits are records or results of human history. Be they real or fictional, they'll exist as long as humanity does. But a Servant is something different. This treats a Heroic Spirit as an "existence" in reality... A familiar given a container called a Class and "made real," when its existence is uncertain, to begin with. But I ask you, Jekyll and Roman, was it? Is such a thing possible with the powers of a human, a mage? Turning a Heroic Spirit into a familiar... I see, that's powerful. The strongest summoning spell imaginable. But a human couldn't handle such a spell on their own. If it's possible, it would be..." Andersen replied

"A being greater than humans. An "Authority" exercised by a supernatural being, labelled as the world or god. Is that it?"

"Indeed. Heroic Spirits can't be summoned with human power alone. There needs to be some other reason... It needs an extra push from something else, I think." Andersen replied

"Isn't that the Holy Grail? It's a fact that up to this point, many Servants have been summoned thanks to the Holy Grail. And look at Senpai, he's a Hedgehog, not a human and is able to summon Servants successfully. He's already summoned tons of them already." Mash said

"I see, tell me Sonic. You only have a couple of the Holy Grails with you. But how do you summon Servants without them?" Andersen said

"Inside of me, I hold energy called Chaos Energy. It's an extremely powerful source of energy that is used to keep the balance at my world's home and can be very dangerous if consumed a lot. With this energy, summoning a Servant is just as successful as any other Master would summon a Servant. When I summon a Servant, with the help of good ball Mash. the Chaos Energy is shared between me and that Servant, giving them tons of energy to the point that they can still live without a Master, me. Not only that but Servants are able to use that Chaos Energy to boost up their own attacks during combat. Like Mash here, although she hasn't used Chaos Energy yet. She can use them in ways that I wouldn't usually get, making them more unique than what I usually use." Sonic replied

"Amazing, this Chaos Energy is far more superior than what mages are able to wield in this world alone. Not just mages, but far more powerful than the Mages Association combined. Reading through the Mage's Association archives. Their process is just as tidiucous as I expected then just this powerful energy you hold within you, Sonic. The original Heroic Spirit summoning ritual was a ceremony to pit seven powers against one. It wasn't something where seven Heroic Spirits fought one another. "Ritual: Heroic Spirit Summon" and "Ritual: Holy Grail War" are the same systems with different genres, you could say. "Holy Grail War" altered an existing spell and used it for selfish human purposes. Meanwhile, its base spell "Heroic Spirit Summon"... ...was a ritual to put "humanity's strongest seven Heroic Spirits" against "a single powerful enemy." Andersen explains

"I see, talk about entitlement..." Sonic said

"Giving them tons of energy to the point that they can still live without a Master." Is far stretched, it's impossible for a Servant to live without a Master because the Master's energy also dies with them." Andersen replied

"Not the case for Chaos Energy. Once someone has Chaos Energy manifested inside their bodies, it's permanently within them for the rest of their lives. They don't need a caretaker once obtaining it." Sonic said

"Does giving energy away affect you as a Person? Or in his case, a hedgehog?" Anderen asks

"No it doesn't, they can use as much Chaos Energy they need. It doesn't affect me a single bit how much they, especially the ones who use more Magical Energy in regular Servants." Sonic replied

"I have to say Sonic, all of this sounds like you we're destined to be somewhat of a Master. And here you are, a registered one who gives Servants an actual working body without the need of their Master." Jekyll said

"It never came to mind about being a Master, but here we are," Sonic replied

"And we greatly appreciate Sonic for his hard-working efforts. Though being a Master for a little amount of time, he's already successfully made a huge impact for not us only, but for the sake of Humanity." Mash said

"Awww, stop it, Mash." Sonic running his head

"Now we're dozing off talking about this lame energy Sonic wields. This doesn't help us do anything about the mass-production of those Helter Skelters." Mordred said

"...Well, that's true."

"Of course it is. I just felt a hitch with the Heroic Spirit summoning system. If we're all normal Classes summoned by a single system... I wondered what kind of Spirit Origins the original seven for this system must have had. ...And someone else thought the same thing. I don't think it's a coincidence that information about this, even the parts you'd expect to be lost, was all in one place. "Someone" predicted our coming, and put it there," Andersen said

"Who could it be? A surviving mage of the Clock Tower? Or a Servant?" Romani said

"I don't think it would be a mage, but I don't know why a Servant would do it. We'll have to set that aside for now." Andersen replied


To be Continue...


"Next Time: London (Part 4.)" Sonic As The Narrator