A Hedgehog Of Chaldea

London (Part 4)


"What's the current surrounding of us?" Sonic asks

"Well, It seems I'm picking up interference on my mic, but speak of the devil? I detect multiple hostiles around you. There are more roaming around the apartment than earlier... Enough magical energy distortion to disturb communications." Romani replied

"That's all I need to hear. Come on everyone, time to take out the trash!" Sonic said


*Outside*

Sonic was the first one to exit the apartment, noticing a group of Helter Skeletors in front of the apartment. Sonic smirks as he stretches his body, ready to fight off the Helter Skelters.

"Alright, time to you back where you belong! Back at the dumpster!" Sonic shouted

Before Sonic can even begin attacking the Helter Skelters. The Helter Skelters suddenly realized who they were up and began to panic as they all ran in different directions. Sonic watches as Helter Skelters dropped their weapons in front of running and running into the Demonic Fog, not being able to see them again. Sonic scratches his in confusion as he turns around, about to enter the apartment once again until Mash and Mordred rush outside with their weapons drawn.

"Don't you think you'll be fighting alone!" Mordred said

"Sorry we're late, Senpai! Commencing Battle- Hey... Where is the enemy?" Mash noticed no enemies surrounding the apartment

"Thanks to my appearance, they all ran away in different directions and the only thing left behind are their weapons," Sonic replied

"They ran away? What the hell are you talking about?" Mordred confused

"Beats me, even I am as confused as you are," Sonic replied


*Back Inside*

"So, how did it go?" Andersen asks

"Not the way you expected. They all ran in different as soon as they saw me ready to fight them." Sonic replied

"Wait what? Did they run away from you? Why? We've been fighting them off a lot up to this point and now all of a sudden, they are running away from us?" Jekyll said

"It's probably because they are starting to realize who I am and what I'm capable of all myself! You see, this isn't the first time I've ever fought robot enemies. I've fought tons of them back home and know what to expect from them. These robots are just the same as back home, dumb and easily breakable." Sonic replied

"What am I not surprised by this?" Mordred said

"Well, if anything. This could be huge news for us. The Helter Skelter is now starting to figure out who Sonic is. If more appear and see Sonic. Then they will begin to freak out, giving us an upper hand during battle." Mash replied

"That's probably correct my Avid Reader. We have to use everything that we got now and use them to our advantage." Andersen said

"Now that you mentioned Helter Skelters. I've made progress on the Helter Skelter analysis! Their machines were created by technology unknown to us. I suspect they were built–with magical energy." Romani explaining

"You mean...machines created with a combination of magecraft and science?" Mash asks

"Not exactly. They are made by magical energy, but they are machines. I still don't understand the kind of techniques used but structurally, they're machines. Yet, they were formed by magecraft. And what's more confusing is that you mentioned that those machines ran away after seeing Sonic. You think they'll stand their ground and fight against a Small Hedgehog. No offence to you Sonic but that seems odd." Romani said

"Machines made by magecraft yet they panicked is something I would've never expected. But to answer your first question Roman, I guarantee it has something to with a Noble Phantasm." Sonic replied

"Good thinking, Sonic! You are starting to understand this World's magecraft like you understand Chaos Energy! Let me analyze this they're Noble Phantasms. Powerful figures are woven from magical energy. Unlike a sword Noble Phantasm that is a "razor edge, "Helter Skelters are supposed "fighting machine" Noble Phantasms. It looks like they operate autonomously, but they're controlled by someone like the Noble Phantasm's owner. They're a remote-controlled robotic squad, so to say. All units should stop if we break the acting controller." Romani said

"So in a nutshell, defeating the Mastermind commanding these robots will stop the invasion of robots around London. Correct?" Sonic asks

"Correct. The problem is that we don't know who said Mastermind is. Not even Da Vinci knows, or rather, she said she can't clean up my mess anymore..." Romani replied

"So... It wasn't you that analyzed these robots but Da Vinci herself?" Sonic said

"Doctor?!" Mash said

"Ummm... That's correct... After all, I wasn't getting anywhere on my own...I'm a medical staff... Considering that, don't you think I'm doing pretty well?" Romani asks

"Y-Yes. You're making a great effort, Doctor. Right, Senpai?" Mash asks

"Both you and Da Vinci are doing wonderful helping out," Sonic replied

"Thank you, thank you..."

"...Uhh... ...Uh, uh, uhrrr..."

"We know what we have to do. Yes. But, we don't know our destination. Do we?" Mordred said

"...Urh..."

"What should we do? If we could trace the magical energy in one shot... If the example of remote control is correct, then maybe we can trace the magical energy back." Mordred asks

"Da Vinci, wise in the ways of science and magecraft, brought up that example, so I imagine it's right. But with the effect of the Demonic Fog, doing something subtle like tracing marks of magical energy... Is not something I can do. It's rather difficult to even with Chaldea's equipment." Romani admitting

"...Uhh...Uhh, urrrh..." Fran said

"Hmph? You have something to say to us, Fran?" Sonic asks

"...Uhh, uhhh..."

"You want to say it in my ears first?" Sonic said

"...Uhh..."

"Okay then, if it makes you feel comfortable, Fran." Sonic replied

Sonic walk's toward's Fran as she leans down and begins saying something right at Sonic's ears as he listened carefully.

"...Uhh, urrrh...Ahh...Ahh...Ahh, uhh... Urhhh, uhh...Ahh, ahh, ahhh..." Fran whispers

"*Nods His Head* Hehe! I knew I can trust you, Fran." Sonic replied

"What did she say? Tell me Sonic? Do you really understand what she's saying?" Romani begged

"*Steps Away From Fran And Smiles* Of course I do, and she knows where the Helter Skelter's remote control is," Sonic replied

"Really?!"

"...Uhh..."

"This is incredible, it's always Sonic who's here to save the day when everything seems lost!" Andersen said

"Amazing, but we need to double-check if she knows where it's located. Fran, do you mind tracing the magical energy that controls the machines?" Jekyll asks


*Later Outside*

"Although we been outside and inside a lot up to this point. It still annoys me the poor visibility around us." Mordred said

"The fog around us isn't really that bothering for me. Once you get used to toxic gases surrounding your visibility, then it's a piece of cake navigating." Sonic replied

"Let me, guest, that reference is about some sort of adventure you once did back in your world, correct?" Mordred said

"Correct!" Sonic replied

"Wow, how surprising... Can't your partner here who's a Doctor some sort of far-seeing crystal or something useful that we could see better? Something Merlin would do in a second." Mordred asks

"You don't even know my name?! It's Roman and doesn't compare to Merlin! I'm just your run-of-the-mill doctor!" Romani replied

"Merlin, huh? I never met him in person. But I have met his daughter before... *Quickly Realizes What He Just Said And Covers His Mouth.*" Sonic said

"What did you just say?" Roman said

"U-Uh... I said nothing..." Sonic replied

"W-Wait what?! M-Merlin has a daughter? Are you serious? Is this some kind of joke? Sonic, are you hiding something from me that you are keeping to yourself" Mordred said

"SENPAI?!" Mash shouted

"Sonic..."

"U-Uh... N-No... Absolutely not... Roman... Switch the topic hurry!" Sonic panicking

"I can't even comprehend what the hell is going on..." Mordred said

"Ummm... Anyway... As you two probably know, Merlin was one of the most renowned kingmakers who was also behind the pulling the sword the stone for Arthur. And apparently, he had overwhelming good magecraft skills, but was imprisoned for woman trouble!" Romani switched the topic

"That bastard is all crabby and in a tower at a corner of Avalon, not being able to leave. Can't even rush over to London's Calamity." Mordred replied

"Never knew that information about Merlin before," Sonic commented

"Hey, Sonic. Your buddy looks very depressed. Why don't you go talk to her? Make her feel better." Mordred asks

"*Notices Mash Unhappy And Walk Toward's Her* Hey, Mash? what's wrong buddy, you don't so cool? Mind telling me what's up?" Sonic asks

"*Sighs* There isn't anything wrong with me, Senpai. But I do have mentally, I do have a problem. It's my Noble Phantasm. I've seen many Noble Phantasms that are worthy of their heroic names and yet here I am, not being able to use mine properly." Mash replied

"Mash... It's alright. Even so, without your Noble Phantasm... You are still as strong as a Servant. Trust me, I've seen you already and you're able to kick some serious butt." Sonic said

"Lies! You always say stuff like that but don't lead to anything! I need a Noble Phantasm! The original Servant entrusted me with everything they have used before, but here I am, not being able to use said Noble Phantasm!" Mash shouted

Sonic was shocked and couldn't respond after being shouted from Mash as he just looks at the ground with his ears not pointing straight up anymore. Mash notices Sonic with a distraught look on his face and quickly apologies.

"I'm sorry Senpai... I didn't mean to yell at you like that... It's just that I'm a burden Servant if I can't even use my own..." Mash apologizing

"I should apologize to you instead, Mash. I never realized just how important a Noble Phantasm is for a Servant. Especially that coming from you, Mash. I'm sorry..." Sonic said

"Senpai..."

"So this is all that is about? You probably heard of Noble Phantasm when we were talking about Helter Skelter. Yes, a Servant not being to use a Noble Phantasm isn't a Servant at all. No matter how a Noble Phantasm, weak and strong, just existing makes us heroes. Your different Mash. Unique. What you think and what you honour is different from that Bastard before. It's true that you haven't mastered your Noble Phantasm. And how I see it, your just about there. The remaining steps are untouched yet.

"Are you trying to say the "Demi" side of me is dragging Senpai back to what he's actually fully capable of becoming a Master?" Mash asks

"If you let me finish talking, you'll understand what I'm trying to say. You're not utilizing your own Noble Phantasm yet... But damn know for sure that you stronger than the original Heroic Spirit." Mordred replied

"You mean the Heroic Spirit that I merged with before?"

"Correct. You're way stronger than the previous one. And that's coming from someone like me. You may not master your Noble Phantasm, but it's what Sonic already said to you before you yelled at him. You're a strong fighter even without a Noble Phantasm. And for you Sonic, Mash is the perfect partner for you, isn't she?" Mordred said

"She's one of my best partners and best friend a hedgehog could ever have! I have fought alongside female fighters in the past. But none could ever top the likes of Mash Kyrielight!" Sonic replied

"*Blushing* S-Senpai... I-I don't know what to say about that... Those words truly mean the world to me... T-Thank you..." Mash said

"Hehe! Always remember that I will always be on your side and will try my best to achieve your goals! That includes your Noble Phantasm. This also goes for the rest of our friends back at Chaldea!" Sonic replied

"See? Even your Rodent Master is out here to take care of his Servants. Servants twice the height of him! You mastering your Noble Phantasm is Sonic's problem." Mordred said

"And I'll deal with that problem for you Mash, don't worry. Let me handle everything for you!" Sonic replied

"Fou! Fou! (Now that's what a leader is truly about! I'm proud of you Blue!)" Fou said

"You see, Mash? Sonic doesn't care what's in front of him. He's ready to take on the next challenge!" Mordred said

"Hehe... I'm glad to hear that from you, Senpai. Thank you..." Mash said

"Can we hurry up? I know we're all in a good mood but..."

All of a sudden, a group of Helter Skelters appear once again from the fog, ready to attack the group.

"So, what do you say Mash? Why don't the two of us handle these ugly machines?" Sonic asks

"Right behind you, Master! I'll give it everything I got!" Mash shouted

"That's what I like to hear! Now come on, time to take out the trash!" Sonic said

Sonic and Mash both rush towards the group of Helter Skelters ready to attack them.


*Later*

"...Uhh..."

"According to Fran, it seems that we need to go West from here on out," Sonic said

"The Westminster area got it. That's where we'll find the Houses of Parliament. Let's go take down what's been causing mayhem around London. But before we can go..." Mordred said

"Yes..."

"I need to say one thing... From here to the end, I tie myself to protecting Fran. She's not a Servant and I'm worried about how much damage an artificial human can take." Mordred replied

"That's wonderful to hear, Mordred. But count me as well! It isn't just Mash that I'm protecting, in fact, it's all of you I'm protecting!" Sonic said

"Sonic, we need your speed in order to overcome this upcoming task. It's probably a good idea to let Mordred handle Fran while you and the others fight. I know you protecting everyone is one of your traits, but we need you here. Understand, Sonic?" Roman asks

"..."

"Don't worry, Blue. I got this! Besides, you need to take care of someone more important than us. Mash." Mordred said

"...Yea, your right. I made a promise and I won't ruin it now. Mash do you trust me in protecting you?" Sonic asks

"With all my life, Sonic. You've been there with me since the beginning. And let me repay for all those times as well!" Mash replied

"Now that's what I like to hear from you! Now then, let's roll out!" Sonic said


*Westminster*

"Just the thought it's near the Houses of Parlament. A remote control... Is it really inside of it?" Romani said

"...Uhh, uhrrr!"

"Look's like the smaller machines brought in their boss to fight against us! Must be gotten tired hearing a Blue hedgehog take down his minions." Sonic said

"Fran, get behind me and stay there! I'm leaving this to both of you, tear it apart!" Mordred said

"Ready, Mash?" Sonic asks

"Whenever you are ready, Master!"

"Alright, then let's do this!"

Sonic and Mash soon headed their way towards the giant Helter Skelter. The Giant Helter Skelter raises its giant sword up, ready to strike down the Blue Blur. Sonic smirks as he jumps right at the Helter Skelter and performs the Top Kick move at the Helter Skelter, disrupting the Helter Skelter's oncoming attack down at him. Mash rushes in and swings her shield right at the Helter Skelter, slamming towards it and pushing it back away while making a massive dent in the metal body. Mash then grab's Sonic's arm, spins him around and throws him at the Helter Skelter, who was currently regaining its focus on the two. Sonic performs a 3 Hit Spinning Kick at the Helter Skelter's head and causing it to turn and look backwards instead of forward. The Helter Skelter suddenly began to swing its sword around crazy and looked like it was malfunctioning. Mash had an opportunity to attack and took it as she rushed at the Helter Skelter, swinging her shield at it several times, creating dents around its metal body as sparks shot out of it. Jumps into the air come back and perform an overhead axe kick at the Helter Skelter's head, causing it to be flattened and extremely damaged. Finally, Sonic jumps above the Helter Skelter, curls into a ball and performs a Bound Jump, spinning attacking downwards and slamming down on the Helter Skelter with force and destroying the Helter Skelter in half, causing it to explode and Sonic jumping back from it.

"Woo Hoo! The enemy has been taken care of! Good job Partner!" Sonic said

"Great job, Senpai!" Mash replied

"Thanks to you, Fran. We pulled one through!" Mordred said

"...Uh, uh. Ah..."

"Mash. Just in case, mind sending me visual data of the remaining pieces from the explosion?" Romani asks

"Understood. Hmm... It seems we discovered something strange. Something a normal Helter Skelter did not possess." Mash replied

"Hmmm... Charles... Babbage... 1888... What kind of name is that?" Sonic said

"...Uh!?"

"Hmm. What's wrong, Fran?"


*The Next Day*

"*Entering The Apartment* Morning everyone, hope you had a wonderful rest because I sure I did!" Sonic said

"Morning Senpai, you seem ready to start the day already. After all, Masters always need to be ready for what's to the come." Mash replied

"That's my routine either way. Wake up, run around for a while, take down enemies, repeat." Sonic said

"I see. Don't you get tired of doing the same thing over and over again?" Mash asks

"Not at all! In fact, I prefer routines like that make take down enemy robots on a daily basis." Sonic replied

"Seems you have finally woken up. That's good to know. Anyway, have you two seen Fran around?" Mordred asks

"Beats me, I didn't see her outside the whole night while I was resting," Sonic replied

"Come to think of it, I haven't seen her at all as well," Mash said

"But if anything, she's probably with Andersen and Shakespeare in the next room," Sonic replied

"I see. I mean, I don't mind at all, if she prefers being with them Then I don't really mind at all." Mordred replied

"I have a strange feeling coming from that room. Probably the power of authors with deadlines." Mash said

"The two have been working on the book based on Sonic, remember that?" Mordred replied

"Yes, I do remember that. But I can't help but sense pressure coming from the room... Sonic, do you feel anything strange with it as well?" Mash asks

"Not really..." Sonic replied

"Good morning, everyone. Looks like you all got some rest. There's something we need to talk about, okay? It's the name you found a few hours earlier." Jeykll said

"Does it have to do with the weird Charles Babbage name?" Sonic asks

"probably, Sonic. You don't know him but I'll explain a brief summary of him. Charles was an outstanding British scientist and mathematician of the 19th century." Romani said

"He belongs to this age your currently at right now. Though I haven't met him myself, I do remember a few things. I'm sure that he and the original Dr. Victor Frankenstein were acquaintances." Jekyll added up

"Wait, Babbage was supposed to have passed away at least a decade prior to our present time." Mash said

"What do you mean? He may be old, but he should still be an active scholar in good health."

"..."

"I really don't have a say in this conversation..." Sonic commented

"Are you really sure that Babbage is a man of this era?" Romani asks

"Of course. I came across his name while perusing this year's Royal Society Almanac. Victor also spoke of him. So I can't imagine he's dead. His inventions were featured in newspapers from last year and this year, too." Jekyll replied

"Allow us to see confirmation with a newspaper. *Looks Over The Newspaper* ...Indeed, there is an article here. Charles Babbage. Born 1791. This is the very man in question." Mash said

"There are two possibilities to what's currently happening. One is that our historical records do not match reality. Another is that a "shift" of events has occurred. That, in fact, has occurred in all the previous eras. Orleans, Rome, and even Okeanos. The events were all slightly distorted and "shifted." Due to events changing, the dead are still alive and not there as Heroic Spirits... It's possible. The same applies to those who died from the Demonic Fog. It may be that 20th-century events have shifted all the way into this era. Are you following along, Sonic?" Romani replied

"Don't worry about me, Roman. I'm listening as much as I can." Sonic said

"Well in the case of Fran, as well as Mr. Jekyll?" Mash said

"We can't rule it out. So who belongs to this era, and who doesn't? It's extremely difficult to determine. Especially when there are no records left in existence..." Romani replied

"Hmm. Are you talking about me? I'm curious, but we'll talk about it later. I've received some emergency correspondence. It's bad news from my information network. All the Helter Skelter that had been completely shut down... have reactivated." Jekyll said

"Are you kidding me?! There was another control elsewhere?!" Mordred annoyed

"Alright, you know the drill everyone. Get to the location of the Remote Control and destroy it! I'll look for an open pathway for all of us to get through so that Fran can easily get to the location of the Remote COntrol" Sonic said before speeding away

"Even when Sonic finds an open pathway, we should remain on high alert in case any enemies attack us from nowhere," Mash said

"You heard the plan, Fran," Mordred said

"..."

"*Returns A Few Seconds Later* Alright, I found a pathway for all of us to get through. Just follow Fran and my lead!" Sonic said

"Got it, Senpai!" Mash replied

"Alright, let's go!"

"..."


*Outside*

The four began taking the pathway that Sonic found to avoid any encounters with the enemy. Even though it was a long pathway, it was better than having to fight enemies. It was going smoothly at first until Sonic began noticing Fran pointing in different directions that weren't in his plan at the beginning. Locations that Fran directed we're either dead ends or running with Helter Skelters. Sonic continues to correct Fran on which opening is the safest route but Fran pointed differently than Sonic. This strange act caught the attention of Mordred and Mash as Mordred began to speak up.

"...Fran. We need to talk. This is kinda becoming a bit annoying. You have no intention of leading us to the remote, do you?" Mordred asks

"..."

"I didn't want to say anything... But It's been happening a lot now..." Sonic replied

"..."

"Yeah. She's hesitating about something. One more thing. There's something she hasn't told us. Right, Fran?"

"...Uh. ...Uhh, uh, uh."

"You can tell us anything, Fran. Whatever is in your mind." Mordred said

"We promise we won't get mad, Fran. Please understand us. We're your friends here." Sonic adds up

"...Uh... ...Uh, uh...uhh... ...Uhh...ah...ah...ah, ah...uhh... ...Uhh..."

"What did she say?" Mordred confuse

"She knows someone that goes by the name Babbage. She even said she talked to this person before as well." Sonic said

"She can trace the magical energy because she's tracing something resembling his presence. But, he is not the type to do these kinds of things." Mash adds up

"..."

"The truth is no unravelling... Something I never thought would happen..." Sonic said

"You're covering for him. Isn't that right, Fran? But, your own actions are contradictory. Babbage isn't the type to do "these kinds of things," right" ...I hate to quote that stupid brat, but I have no choice. Please calm down, Fran... Try using your imagination. You can do that much, right? Babbage isn't the type to act like this. Yet, Helter Skelters are wandering around everywhere. So, that means he's being forced into this. To do "these kinds of things." Mordred asks

"...Uh!"

"Okay, good girl.

So, you understand what you need to do, right?"

"...Uh, uh!"

"Alright, then let's get going and find this Remote!" Sonic shouted


*Later*

"Any new updates on our surroundings?" Sonic asks

"Yes, it's close... The Remote Control..."

"Yes, I can tell, too. The magical energy is concentrated here, even in the Demonic Fog." Mash replied

"I detected it here as well! It's a giant response, and almost right in front of you. To think it was there!" Romani shouted

"So... we literally came around in a circle, huh?" Sonic said

"Yes... Senpai..."

"Shucks..."

"Huh, it was in the center of the City Area. It was right near the apartment. Well then, it's time for us to meet. Either it's the other remote, or..."

Moments later, a giant steam machine appears from the fog in front of them while causing the ground to shake each time it took a step.

"This look's one Egghead's dumb machines, easily breakable and easy to take down," Sonic commented

"You... you Blue thing is the cause of my minions to run away from you! I am the King of Steam. I am known to you rabble as the mage "B". I am the one behind "Project Demonic Fog" that's enveloping this city. Furthermore... I am a Heroic Spirit that emerged from the Demonic Fog of the empire's capital." Babbage said

"The project sounds pretty boring to me tin can... Your fog doesn't affect me one bit as well." Sonic replied

"...one of the enemy bosses, huh. Damn, I didn't see that coming. True, your name starts with "B." I see." Mordred said

"This... Is it the same shape as a Helter Skelter?" Mash said

"This guy's specs are probably way higher," Mordred replied

"And more possibilities to destroy this machine!" Sonic said

"Having died once, I now dwell within a world of fantasy. My fantasies have sublimated to a Reality Marble, but it's not enough. It's not enough. It's still not enough. Behold how I desire. Behold how I struggle. With steel, I seek to lead a steam-filled civilization. With ideas, I seek to lead an inconceivable civilization. And... I lament the incineration of humanity and civilization, of the world and the future."

"Are you done talking yet so I fight you already?" Sonic asks

"Man, Sonic. You really don't care what anyone says. Don't you?" Romani asks

"The only words I speak of right is fighting," Sonic replied

"Enough gabbing. The daughter of someone you know has come to stop you. Listen to what she has to say. Your pompous speeches and everything can come after that." Mordred showing FDran to Baddage

"...Uh, uh! ...Uh...uhh, ah...ah, ah! ...Ah, ah, ah!"

"Victor's daughter. Are you there? A Lovely little artificial human. I can hear your words and thoughts. We exist for the sake of humanity and civilization. Gah!? ...Ugh... uh... ughh, ugh... ugh!? What...is this... Angrboda's interference!? The Holy Grail that was implanted! I see, so "M"... so even I! Victor's daughter! Run...for your life!" Babbage shouted

"Here we come!" Sonic said

"Comemxcning battle! Let's do this senpai!" Mash said

"You said what needed to be said, Fran. Good job... But, sometimes it ends up like this. Your feelings don't get conveyed, and you must settle things with swords... shields... and Speed." Mordred said

"Alright, let's do this!" Sonic shouted

Sonic curls into a ball and performs his Spin Attack move at Babbage. Babbage raises his giant weapon and swings it right at Sonic, the weapon hits Sonic throwing him into the air and falling down to the ground hard. Sonic quickly gets back up as he dashes right at Babbage once again, performing the Bound Jump on top of his head multiple times. The Bound Jump attack didn't affect Babbage and just a small dent on his head. Sonic land's in front of Babbage as he raises his giant weapon above him, and swings his weapon down at him. Mash slides in front of Sonic and blocks the attack with her shield and using her strength pushes Babbage away from both her and Sonic. Mash lunges at Babbage and wings her shield at him several times, using her strength to damage him as much as she can. Mordred charges up her sword, lunges at Babbage and unleashes several sword slashes at him, leaving large slashes across Babbage's metal body. Babbage jumps away soon after and begins to glide over Mordred and fall down right underneath her. Mordred quickly rolls out of the way and slams onto the ground, creating a crater around him. Sonic performs his Boost move, slamming right at Babbage's body and running through him, leaving a giant hole behind and smoke coming out of him. Although in critical condition, Babbage continues to stand his ground as he turns to face and charges at him. Sonic smirks as the Ivory Wisp appears and enters his body, transforming him into his Lighting form. Babbage raises his giant weapon over him and slams down on Sonic but misses as Sonic jumps right above and creates an electrical surge that shocks Babbage with tons of electrically, something he never felt before. The surge makes Babbage's body begin smoking from the amount of power and begins to explode body part's out of his own body. Moments later, Sonic jumps away as Mash and Mordred both rush in to finish the fight. Mordred raises her, jumps into the air and slams it down onto Babbage's head, crushing it and dealing massive damage to him. Mordred charges up her once more and slammed down her shield, cutting Babbage in half as his body parts flew on both sides, completely destroying him.

"Gah... ...Head to the underground part of the city. ...Deep, deep, deep beneath the Underground, in the depths... There...lies the core of..."Project Demonic Fog"... The source of the Fog...covering the city... Namely, my invention...Massive Steam Engine Angrboda... The Holy Grail... was used as the power source... for...Angrboda..." Babbage said

"...Uh... uhh... ah."

"...Sorry, daughter of Victor. I heard your voice... but I am no longer a human...with a proper life... ...but an improbable Servant... of irrelevant thoughts... ...I... ...Oh, I have seen a dream of my world... ...But... Even that... ...Even in a world where my dream will not be realized... I do not wish to end your world..." Babbage said before vanishing away

"The underground. Look's like we have our next destination!" Sonic said

"Let's get Fran back to Jekyll's apartment first. Then we'll take out the final boss." Mordred said

"Sounds good to me!" Sonic replied


*Underground*

The three walked deep inside the underground, making their way to their next destination.

"...Under Londinium, huh? I knew there was a subway underground, but who'd have thought there'd be something "under" that. And the fog here is getting thicker and thicker." Mordred said

"You should've expected that before we came down here..." Sonic replied

"I can't observe from here, but if it's getting dense enough to visually confirm... Then maybe what Babbage said was true."

"I have been in the underground before here in my own London. But it was more modern and less dirty than this..." Sonic said

"Was your London the same routes as this Underground?" Mash asks

"Nope... this one is completely different than the ones by in my London..." Sonic replied

"I see..."

"While we're on the subject of the underground... Deep underneath the Tower of London... The head of an ancient king of Britain named Bran is buried, and it watches over Londinium." Mordred mention

"Well, that was something I didn't expect to hear..." Sonic replied

"The Tower of London has other stories, like the crows. They're said to be the avatar of my father, King Arthur. I mean they're crows! His avatars are crows! Haha!"

So those crows are meant for me?" Sonic asks

"N-No... I meant my father Arthur. There it goes again, Sonic. Every time I bring up my Father, you always bulged yourself into those conversations. Are you really that interested in my Father?" Mordred said

"It's a complicated story, Mordred. I do know who King Arthur was. I've seen him before... *Wink's Eye*"

"You have seen my father before?! how?!" Mordred shock

"I'll let you figure out the pieces of the puzzle. Try remembering everything I said every time you mentioned King Arthur! And come up with a conclusion at the end. You have until we save this Singularity!" Sonic replied

"Cheeky Bastard. We're currently busy trying to take down this Project thing Baddage mentioned. You can't track this underground passageway or routes from your end?" Mordred said

"Sorry, I can't... You'll have to explore on your own. Hopefully, it's not too complicated... But it already sounds like a labyrinth." Romani replied

"If what Mr. Babbage said was correct, then a "large-scaled machine" should exist," Mash said

"To think a Holy Grail would be integrated into a machine... But, that makes some sense. The existence of a fog abnormally full of magical energy, and its proliferation. A strange situation that throws off a Servant's detection ability, and prevents various observations from Chaldea. I see, by using the power of the Holy Grail, something like that would be possible." Romani replied

"That also explains the mechanism that materializes Servants from the Demonic Fog. By incorporating the Holy Grail into a device, the Demonic Fog gained the ability to summon Heroic Spirits." Mash said

"Angrboda? An old name..."

"What does mean anyway?" Sonic asks

"Angrboda is a Divinity from Norse mythology. They brought forth Fenrir, World Serpent, and the Goddess of Death among others. Basically, enemies, you can take down easily, Sonic..." Romani said

"Ah, now I get it," Sonic replied

"Loki, An unbelievable woman giant, but I don't hate her. It's not often that you see someone give birth to so many troublesome beings and have a Hedgehog take them down easily without even trying..." Mordred said

"Speaking of which, we got incoming enemies," Sonic replied

"I was waiting for them to appear. Sonic, why don't you take them as last time before? The more you defeat them, the easier all of us will get down to the lowest level of the ground." Mordred asks

"Sounds good to me," Sonic replied

Moments later, Sonic speeds away and uses his Boost move to slam into the oncoming enemies, destroying them easily and creating a safe opening for Mash and Mordred to walk through. Mash and Mordred began following as all of them went deeper and deeper inside the underground, creating safe pathways for the two. After several minutes of running and clearing out each level of the underground, the three have reached the lowest level of the underground without a scratch.


*The Deepest Level Of The Underground*

Eventually, the three have reached the deepest level of the underground.

"What the hell is this?" Mordred said

"This place... It reminds me of something I've seen before..." Sonic said

"It's almost identical to the Fuyuki Greater Grail. So much magical energy, I can feel it strongly even in the Demonic Fog. Such a giant Magical Reactor Core..." Mash replied

"No doubt about it, "that's" what's creating the Fog."

"I've never seen a machine this big. Angrboda... The name of a giant fits perfectly. I'd love to take a closer look... But it looks like the last boss is here."

"Oddly enough, it is just as Paracelsus said. Evil must be stopped by those who do good. The Massive Steam Engine, Angrboda. This is our evil embodied, but it is also our hope. Your path ends here. Good will now be destroyed by our evil."

"It's the complete opposite for us. Let me rephrase that for you, "Evil will now be destroyed by our good." Sonic replied

"A talking Blue creature. Never seen you anywhere here before. Where did you come from?"

"That question is none of your business. I should be answering that question to you as well sleepy head." Sonic replied

"Hmmm... You have quite an attitude for someone like you... Fine, I'll go first. I am Makiri Zolgen. The first leader of this "Project Demonic Fog." One mage seeking the annihilation of this era... the Fourth Singularity, by releasing Demonic Fog all over England. Heroic Spirit Mordred. The 13th Knight of the Round Table and legendary Treacherous King. I thought you'd stand with us..." Makiri replied

"All of England!? So it's not just London!" Romani shock

"Destroying London alone isn't enough. Only by destroying this era completely can I erase the Foundation of Humanity. That is our King's wish, and an act which we had no choice but to embrace after our surrender." Makiri replied

"Our King... Master, is the part of the same group as Lev Lainur?" Mash shock

"Beats me..."

"There's no need to say another word. Angrboda is shifting to overload mode. A powerful Heroic Spirit, one sufficient to truly awaken the Demonic Fog that fills the city, will now materialize. A single strike from him shall activate the Demonic Fog, engulfing the world. "Everything" will meet its end. Now, behold. The Heroic Spirit we desire shall appear from the Demonic Fog shortly. A Pioneer of the Star, fitting for the end of the Myth of Humanity. Or perhaps, this planet's glimmer..."

"I'll kill you, and destroy Angrboda. I'll never forgive someone other than myself for trampling over Britain. Even if you are a human." Mordred shouted

"He's not...a Servant!?"

"Just a hunch. I told you they're usually right, remember? He's human. I don't know if he's rightfully from this era, or "shifted" like Babbage was." Mordred replied

"Why are you doing this, Makiri Zolgen? Why are you destroying the era you live in..." Mash said

" I realized everything was useless. Even if I wished for the salvation of all humanity, the world where they should live has already been incinerated. Past, present, and future. Our King has decided not to allow them to exist. All will be destroyed before it is achieved. The King has proclaimed to us that he tires of seeing more of this ugliness and existence. Then, before long... No, there's nothing left to say. With the power of our King, I shall destroy you. You will die here, without seeing the last Heroic Spirit. Come forth from the sky of destruction, our Demon God!"

Moments later, Makiri transforms into a Demon God Pillar.

"I'm getting sick of tired of seeing these beings," Sonic said

"Demon God Barbatos—This is the form of our evil. My King has "found" my evilness. The ugliness lurking within me as I desire human salvation. With the epitome of my abomination... Begone, you who seek to spread well as I once did!"

"Can that mouth of yours not ever shut up?!" Sonic said

Sonic speeds toward the Demon God Pillar at high speed, curls into a ball and drifts around it, creating blue fire behind him that burns the Demon God Pillar. The Demon God Pillar took damage from the Blue fire and counters back by releasing a toxic gas around him. Sonic quickly spins and dashes away from the toxic cloud covers around the Pillar. After the clouds died down, Mordred rushes at the Demon Pillar and swings her at it multiple times, leaving cuts around it and blood spewing out of it. While Mordred continues to attack the Pillar, Mash rushes in as she jumps at the Pillar and jabs her heels at the Pillar's eyes, causing it to spew out blood and explode. Sonic also jumps in and performs a Rocket Kick down at one of the Pillar's eyes, slamming down on it and causing another eye to be destroyed. The Demon Pillar continues to fight as it summons beams underneath the three. Sonic, Mash, and Mordred all quickly jump away as the beams fired up into the air, nearly getting hit by them. Moments later, the beams died down as Sonic homing attacked each of the Pillar's eyes as fast as he can. The Demon Pillar couldn't attack Sonic from his fast homing attacks and just took each hit. Soon after, Sonic homing attacks the larger eye that makes the Demon Pillar roar in pain from the continuous attacks. Mordred charges up her sword, luges at the Demon Pillar and performs a powerful sword slash that completely slashes the Pillar and causes it to roar in pain. Moments later, Mash finishes the attack by kicking her shield down at the Pillar's eyes, stabbing it before kicking it down and pushing her shield further into the eye. Moments later, the Demon Pillar roars in pain as it slowly begins to vanish away, defeating it.

"It's over..." Mash said

"For now..." Sonic replied

"That was a weird monster. Now all that's left is to smash this big thing. Let's do it!"

"...It's too late. There's enough Demonic Fog...filling London...already..." Makiri appears once again

"What?!"

"You're still alive?"

"Now... Come, my last Heroic Spirit... Pioneer of the Stars... who can complete my evil! ...Thou who are trapped in a cage of madness... and I the summoner who holds thy chains...Seventh Heaven clad in the great words of power! Come forth from the circle of binding, guardian of scales!" Makiri shouted

"A Heroic Servant summoning incantation!?"

"Shut your damn mouth!" Mordred shouted as she stabs Makiri, vanishing away soon after

"Doctor, his last words were a Heroic Servant summoning incantation. With...the phrase causing Madness... Enhancement." Mash said

"Unfortunately, you're right. Incoming Servant! He didn't use the full spell, but the Demonic Fog served as the circle and the rest of the incantation. I can see the Servant's response clearly from here. Mash should feel it too. This is..." Romani said

"See? I sacrificed my life for this summoning, and it succeeded..." Makirir once again appearing

"You're still alive!? You're human, right? How can you be so tough..." Mordred shock

"This is no ordinary human..." Sonic said

"Magical energy of the Holy Grail, amplified by Angrboda... The power of the Demonic fog...all concentrated onto "him" ...He has reached the realm of the gods!"


To Be Continue...


"Next Time: London (Part 5.)" Sonic As The Narrator