A/N: First and foremost, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to read my work. This is the first story I've ever sent to Fanfiction.net so I'm kind of nervous. I'd like to use this Author's Note to get a few things clear about my story. First things first, my story features Sonic characters from the SEGA and Archie universe. It also features characters that I created so if you wish to use them for your own works, contact me at my e-mail address or AIM. My story does not follow the story lines of any of the SEGA games, comic books, or T.V shows Sonic has appeared in. I do use settings found in the SatAM and Archie Comics version of Sonic the Hedgehog but my story does not follow their storyline.
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Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of SEGA and/or Archie Comics. They are the property of SEGA and/or Archie Comics. I do own my original characters and any relation between my characters and the characters of other authors is entirely coincidental.
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Prologue
The planet Mobius used to be a place filled with life and prosperity. A planet once filled with the hopes and dreams of millions residing in this once thriving community. There was a time when the grass filled plains stretched far beyond ones vision, and the forests teemed with life. But that time has long since passed and the good peaceful era of Mobius came to a abrupt end when a human named Dr Julius Ivo Robotnik, a mad scientist with a thirst for power and conquest, and his nephew Snively rose above the clouds in a colossal spaceship designed by mad doctor. As the ship flew over the capital of Mobius, Mobotropolis, a shadow loomed over the once great city. The era of peace had ended.
For a moment, it seemed like the heavens rained fire upon the city as Robotnik commenced his attack. The citizens retaliated, but there was little that could be done as all their efforts proved utterly futile. Once the city was taken, Robotnik sent for all the inhabitants to be turned into soulless robots that would only do his bidding. Slaves to Robotnik for as long as he reigned. Soon a new empire was built out of the ashes of Mobotropolis. He called this city of his Robotropolis. But like always, Robotnik wasn't satisfied with his accomplishments, and the tyrant soon found himself craving more power. His next objective was to reign over the planet itself.
Fortunately for the inhabitants of Mobius a small band of resistance was formed to stand in his way from global domination. A band of freedom fighters whose sole mission is to take down Robotnik and bring Mobius to peace once again. Many seasons had passed since the day of Robotnik's takeover. And before the freedom fighters new it, ten years had passed since Robotnik's reign had begun.
In the heavens of Mobius, hidden in the clouds, floats an island. Few know of its existence. The island is a sacred place filled with lushes green grass and sparkling lakes. It's as if a peace of history was floating in the air. The way Mobius used to look before the times of Robotnik. This island so sacred and majestic houses only one, a guardian. His purpose in life seems to be to guard the island and the Master Emerald. The source of the floating islands power.
The guardian, a red echidna, wore only socks, red shoes with a green stripe on each shoe, and white spiked gloves. Mobians typically have no reason to wear much clothing since their fur provides sufficient warmth and coverage. It is left up to the Mobian to decide whether or not he wants to wear clothing. The echidna's red dreadlocks reached down to slightly past his tail. The white crest of the guardians marked his chest. Proof that he was destined to be a guardian. Although he was at the age of fifteen, his figure had developed nicely, and showed that he was indeed well suited for his role as a guardian.
The echidna sat facing the Master Emerald in the emerald chamber and began his daily meditation. The emerald chamber was located in the very heart of the floating island. The walls glistened with beauty as light from the Master Emerald reflected off the crystals that were embedded in the walls of the cavern. Filling the cavern with a tranquil green glow. The Master Emerald was set atop a giant stone mausoleum. Images were carved all around the base of the mausoleum that spoke of ancient times long passed. Stone steps led up to the top of the mausoleum where the Master Emerald resided. All was peaceful for the guardian of the floating island. He knew about the war that waged beneath him. Knew of the lives that were suffering. But he didn't care. As long as no one knew off the floating island, it would always be safe, and that was his only concern.
Light from the Master Emerald slowly began to glow brighter. Light so strong that even closed eyelids couldn't provide protection. The guardian opened his purple echidna eyes to see the Master Emerald shining light over the walls of the cavern. Green markings filled his vision, as they spanned the length of the cavern wall from top to bottom. The young guardian found himself entranced by the markings. He studied the writing carefully. It was in Niygano. An ancient language that few Mobians of this age knew of and even fewer could speak. His eyes widened as he read the text, and before he had the chance to read it again the Master Emerald's glow faded. And with it, the text on the wall vanished. The echidna turned his gaze towards the Master Emerald in worry. For what he read that day was the fore coming of an evil that would cast the world in eternal darkness and bring death in its wake. A warning that foretold the coming of The Dark Age of Mobius.
TEN YEARS LATER…
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A/N: I believe this a nice place to end the prologue. I know it's kind of short but my chapters will be longer then this trust me. This is just a way of setting up the plot. Like it? Hate it? Please review but no flames please.