The Sting of Scorpius

fanfic by Danny Wheeler

Prolog: Return of Nimbus Island

For those who have seen the Saturday Morning Sonic Cartoon, you may recognize Nimbus Island as the place that Robotnik tried to cause a toxic rain storm. Well, one night, the island resurfaced thanks to Negahog's Magic. Then Negahog summoned up a ghost ship to escort them to the island.

Once ashore, Negahog found a scorpion that survived underwater during the years, living off the vegetation. Slash gave Negahog a vial of red ooze which he promptly poured upon the scorpion. The scorpion soon grew to Negahog's size. He formally addressed himself as Silas Scorpion. Negahog replied, "That name does not sound as a name to strike fear into the hearts of Mobians." Then he raised his hand and Roman Armor appeared on the scorpion. Negahog continued, "From this day forth, you shall be called... Scorpius!"

Chapter 1: Scorpius Strikes!

The next day, Sonic and Sally were going on a picnic with Sally's brother Elias, who was absent during the wedding since he was helping the people in Albion fight Metal Sonic. Sally had given Elias a piece of the wedding cake she and Sonic saved for him. "Thank you, dear sister," was Elias' reply.

Soon, Scorpius came out of the bushes and attacked. He stung Elias, grabbed Sally, and ran for the portal to the Dark World. Dr. Quack, who witnessed the attack, took Elias to his medical center, while Sonic chased after Scorpius in the portal.

In the Dark World, Negahog taunted, "I see you've met my new scorpion warrior Scorpius! Soon you'll get the point from his stinger! Ha ha ha..." Sonic found a nearby volcano. Near the volcano was one of the Ancient Walkers, who also followed Scorpius into the Dark World. He cast a spell that transported him to the Shadow Zone.

Chapter 4: Scorpius Meets the NegaPack.

As Negahog was finishing the altar, he said, "NegaPack! Meet our newest member!" Surely enough, SpectroRat, Darkstar, Slash and Wildcat, Toad BOB, and Destructo met Scorpius. Each got to introduce him or herself to the arachnid.

SpectroRat placed the NegaPack insignia on Scorpius' shield- the insignia was a purple field, a red buzzsaw-like shape, and a black minus sign on the buzzsaw. Darkstar gave Scorpius a new sword. Slash and Wildcat took him to the gym to practice, while Toad BOB and Destructo helped Negahog by preparing Sally for the ritual.

Chapter 5: Race to the Palace

Sonic raced across the Shadow Zone, trying to save his wife Sally. He makes his way to the front gates of the palace. "This should be easy," thought Sonic. He was wrong! Negahog sensed his presence and prepared to fight him, taking on the form of an Obsidian Gargoyle. "Hey Sonic!," he shouted out. "Get ready for Gargoyle Punishment- Negahog Style!"

Sonic could not believe his eyes and ears! "Negahog?," he said in astonishment. "Correct!," said Negahog. "Your prize-- a quick death!" Negahog dive-bombed Sonic, hoping to knock him off the cloud. But Sonic dodged him all times and made a Sonic Spin to enter the gates. Negahog just shook it off and said, "Very well, I'll allow Scorpius the pleasure of slaying you!"

Chapter 6: Battling Scorpius

Sonic raced down through the halls and tried to hurry to the throne room. Sonic soon was intercepted by Negahog's lackey Scorpius. Scorpius said, "Ah, so you have survived Lord Negahog's Dive Attack. You won't survive my sting, however." Scorpius did not think about who he was dealing with. Scorpius constantly tried to hit Sonic with his sting, but Sonic constantly kept jumping.

Scorpius then got out his sword and shield to make things tougher. Sonic tried to cut through the shield, but the insignia that SpectroRat placed on it earlier made it hard as diamond. Sonic then ran circles around him then made a whirlwind to knock him out! The path was now clear for the throne room.

Epilog: Another Successful Rescue

Negahog was about to slay Sally with his Energy Blade on the altar, but Sonic threw a torch at Negahog which stunned Negahog enough (the light was bright enough to blind Negahog momentarily) for Sonic to get Sally to safety.

Once back in the Light World, Sally went to see her brother Elias. He was recovering quickly from Scorpius' sting. Elias smiled as he saw his beloved sister saved once again by his brother-in-law Sonic.

The End :)