Chapter One: The Servants of Darkness Strike

	In the year 3239, Mobius's capital city, Mobotropolis, prospered with freedom and happiness. It had 
been four years since the Miracle of Hope and Promise that ended the Robotropolis War. The crown of the 
king was passed on to the one next in line for it. Those who supported the Hedgehog Dynasty cheered for 
their new ruler, but those who knew the young king the closet were taken by suprise at the king's wise and 
caring rule, and his willingness to accept the responibility. His sibings, made Council Kings and Queen 
themselves, once said that they didn't expect their brother to accept the crown so easily. The king was, in 
fact, one more apt to the life of adventure than the palace life. But a wise ruler he was, and everyone loved 
him.
	But Darkness never rest.
	The following transcripts that follow this introduction were provided by eyewitnesses, recording 
equipment, and other fine needs for documenting such actions. We will not reveal who gave such accounts, 
or how they did this, but we do hope that the history of such actions are recorded, to reveal solutions and 
prevent accidents. For history has a tendancy to repeat itself.
---Juliyanna Athemyst, High Science Officer to His Magesty's Royal Science Team


	In a dark corner of Mobotropolis, a squirrel with long reddish-blond hair wandered down an alleyway. 
She wore a black catsuit. Her name was Shaetore Valcena, a devoted follower of Darkness. She lost touch with
 her mistress four years ago after the gods Hope and Promise warded off Darkness from the mortal realm. But
 Shaetore had been planning on a way to bring this dark goddess back.
	In the alleyway, Shaetore entered a building that had been redesigned into an underground chapel, 
made in honor of the Goddess of Darkness.
	Shaetore approached the alter and fell to her knees, beginning to pray. "My lady, all preperations 
have been set. Soon, you will reunite with your mortal body, and the first step to taking back Mobius will be 
underway."
	A loud, echo-ey detached voice boomed in the chapel. "Excellent, my servant. Carry out. The night 
of the united moon approaches, and it must be carried out by this time."
	Shaetore nodded. "Yes, my lady."

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	In the Palace of Hope, the very center of Mobotropolis, King Sonic, a handsome blue hedgehog who 
was quick on his feet and quicker in wit, raised his glass, in toast to his new Science Team. The Science Team, 
which consisted of Juliyanna Athemyst, the High Science Officer; Tails Prower, Mechanics Expert; and Sir 
Charles Hedgehog, Senior Member of the Team; were sitting on either side of the King. In one arm of the 
King, the one that wasn't raising a glass, was his newborn son, Sonie. Also there was the king's brothers, 
Manic and Shadow; his sister Sonia; mother Aleena and father Jules; Jules's royal protectors and close friends
 Mighty, Charmy, Vector and Espio; not to mention the King's personal bodyguard, Captian Knuckles; the 
King's secret service team, Geoffory St. John, Hershey Cat, Bunnie Rabbit, Antoine D'Coolette, Heavy and Bomb; 
and from Station Square, Ambassador Amy Rose and her cousins Daniel Ranay, Sierra Ranay and Big the Cat. 
Amy's other cousin, Aushatara Ranay, was also there.
	Everyone raised their glasses in celebration of this brand new team and cheered. Sonic looked around 
and tried his best to look happy. But many, many people knew that the king was not completely happy, as he had 
just recently lost his wife, Kalita, in a terrible Earthquiake that shook up the city a few months ago. His son was 
born just HOURS before the quake and Sonic did his best to protect what he always considered his greatest 
treasure. He and Sonie were inseperable, and everyone knew that Sonic will fight to keep his son safe.
	But Sonic wasn't the only one feeling lonely. Shadow's wife, Shalita, had been out on a journey and had 
yet to return home. Shadow always said that Shalita was what kept him going in this great big world. He 
treasured her as much as he did with Maria, his best friend.
	"Having a good time, Miss Juliyanna?" Sonic asked later when the guests began to converse with each 
other.
	"Yes sir. We're very honored by this party," the pink hedgehog said, grinning a bit. Her wild bangs and 
quills made look like the unpredictable type.
	"Cool party, Sonic!" 13-year old Tails said, approaching the two. The little two tailed fox had certainly 
changed and now sported the classic working teen look with a green vest and a backwards green hat.
	"I concur, Miles," Sir Charles said. "My nephew's done so much for us, and not just the party either!"
	"What can I say, Uncle Chuck? Only the best for my family and friends," Sonic smiled. He looked at the 
newborn in his arms and smiled softly, rocking him gently. "And of course, only the best for my son..."
	Little Sonie yawned and cooed, followed by the generic 'Awwww' moment. Everyone adored the baby, 
but Sonic manage to keep attention focused on the party instead of the baby.
	Manic, the green hedgehog, ran over to Sonic. "Hey bro, would you like me to hold Sonie for a while? 
Your arms must be tired!"
	Sonic looked upon his brother with suspiction. Manic was always up to something, and even though 
Manic was absolutely fond of Sonie (keeps saying Sonie reminded Manic of his first child-care experience, which 
he constantly used as an excuse to hold Sonie for a while), Sonic knew that Manic wasn't just offering to carry 
Sonie for a while without a reason. "What are you up to THIS time?"
	Manic gave that fake look of shock and deceit and layed his hand on Sonic's shoulder, while the other 
one clutched at his chest. "Brother...dear brother. Dear sweet brother...what makes you think I'm up to anything? 
Cannot I hold my own nephew without a particular reason. He reminds me SO much of...fake sniffle..Hip..."
	Sonic did his best to look away from his overdramatic brother. "Because you're a scoundral and a thief?"
	Manic turned off the performance and snapped up straight. "okay okay! I admit! I need Sonie to...
you know...impress Sierra over there..."
	He pointed to the indigo blue hedgecat chatting with Big and sighed. "Chicks dig that loving caring dude, 
ya know?"
	Sonic sighed. "Fine. I trust you with the baby, but I suggest being yourself towards Sierra, clear?"
	"Crystal," Manic said cooly and held little Sonie, while heading towards Sierra.
	Moments later, the power in the room shut off, flooding the room in darkness. Voices murmured, and moments 
later, a scream. Sonic reconized the scream belonging to Aushatara. Little Sonie had started crying in Manic's arms. 
Sonic weaved towards the door and tried the switch. It came on and Aushatara was gone.
	"Hey, where's Aush?" Sonic asked, looking around.
	Voices murmured, clueless. Sonic wandered to Manic and picked up Sonie, to calm him down. Sonie 
immeditely quietened down, feeling safe and secure in his father's arms.
	"Sonic!" Knuckles called from the door. He was kneeled on the floor, looking at something. "Look here."
	Sonic joined Knuckles at the doorway and looked at the object. It was a pendant. "What do you suppose it is?" 
Knuckles asked.
	Sonic picked it up. "Its a Dark Goddess pendant. One of my fears have come to pass. Darkness is trying 
to rejoin with her body, Aushatara. Good work, Captian."
	Sonic stood up. "Knux, I need you and the Secret Service to follow me. We have to stop these people 
before its too late."
	"Pardon me,sah!" Bunnie Rabbit spoke up, stepping foward. "We may have extra help on tha way. Mah lil 
cousin's been chasing these Dark cult creeps all ovah Mobius, especially tha priestess Shaetore Valcena."
	"Understood, Agent Rabbit. Alright, let's move out!"