Siege of the Undead

fanfic by Danny Wheeler

Chapter 1: To Raise The Dead

After the previous humiliating defeat, Negahog and the Negapack plotted their next move. "Dad," said Spectrorat, "I've a cool idea." "Then tell me, son!" replied Negahog. Spectrorat, adopted son of Negahog, said, "Let's summon up some undead! Let them run rampant in Light World at night so the guards'll be distracted... long enough for us to grab Sally!"

"Perfect!" Negahog crowed with glee. He then gathered all the Negapack and prepared to make a spell to summon some undead. He raised up some skeletons, zombies, ghosts, vampires, and liches (stronger undead). "These are good," said Negahog, "but I must create an even stronger undead that will really wreak havoc on Light World... until I can cast open the Dimensional Gates with Sally's Life Force!"

Sending the army he already had, Negahog soon returned to Dark World, in the Shadow Palace. There, he planned to create a powerful undead that will strike fear in the hearts of all the people of Mobius.

Chapter 2: A Celebration Turns Sour

Meanwhile, in Light World, a celebration came: Sonic and Sally's tenth wedding anniversary (it was shortly after the first anniversary that SJ and Lily were born). SJ and Lily decided to entertain the guests. SJ did some magic tricks (he wanted to save the real magic for when it was really needed), and Lily danced for the guests (she had some lessons from Melody).

The night set in as the celebration continued, but that was when the Undead made their move! Lara-su, who was with her parents Knuckles and Julie-su, hid behind her mother as the undead came in! Tails and Amy (who are by this time teenagers) ran to Sonic. "This must be Negahog's doing!" said Tails. Amy said, "I'll find SJ! Maybe he can get Jenny and they can both whip up a counterspell to stop these beyond-the-grave bullies!"

But when Amy went to SJ, she saw that Jenny already knew the need and got to him first. Jenny said, "I already know, my friend. Negahog has sent his undead to attack Light World. I have given Prince Sonic Jr. a scroll for the spell to counteract these undead... but Negahog plans to create a stronger undead. I will give him that scroll once the current threat is gone!"

Chapter 3: A Temporary Respite

SJ soon read the scroll aloud:

"Hear now the voice of a child blest...

Spirits of the dead, return to your rest.

Power of heaven, the power that saves...

Return these dead to their graves!"

At that, the undead soon crumbled into dust. The crowd rejoiced! But Jenny appeared. "This respite is only temporary," said Jenny, "for Negahog is now creating a stronger undead. Let us rest now, and tomorrow, I shall prepare our friend to go to prepare the spell to counter this undead!"

The people went to their homes for a rather uneasy rest. The next day, SJ went with Jenny. "Now, Sonic Jr," said Jenny, "I have learned that Negahog is creating a Ghost Dragon. We need the Celestial Light Spell to destroy it, but there are three ingredients that prove difficult to find. However, I have faith you'll find them."

SJ nodded. Jenny gave SJ the scroll containing the steps for the Celestial Light Spell. The three ingredients are a Clear Quartz Crystal, Green Underground Water, and Pure Sunlight.

Chapter 4: The Ghost Dragon Rises

While SJ prepared to go and prepare the Celestial Light Spell, Negahog had already begun in making the Ghost Dragon. The skeletal remains of a Dragon lay within a design in the Shadow Palace Throne Room. The Shadow King chanted:

"By my authority as the Shadow King, I bring the Dragon together...

By the powers of Darkness, I bring this Dragon back among us...

By my followers, the Shadows of Dark Mobius, I bring the spirit among the bones again...

By my own evil, I command the Ghost Dragon to RISE!!!"

As he said that, a pale white figure surrounded the bones. The ghostly reptiloid rose and bowed before its maker. Despite the fact others could see its skeleton, it still had a body and face of what it was when it was alive.

"I hear and obey you, Lord Negahog!" hissed the Ghost Dragon. "What is your desire?" Negahog said, "I want you to bring about chaos among the Light World. While the people are facing you, I shall snag Sally and use her life energy to cast open the Dimensional Gates! Soon, Light and Dark Worlds will become one Dark Realm, and the Shadows shall reign it forever!"

"It shall be done, my lord!" hissed the Ghost Dragon as it flew off. The Dragon awaited night to fall in Light World, when the portal will open to that plane.

Chapter 5: Preparing the Counterattack!

SJ knew there wasn't much time to prepare the counterspell, so he worked quickly. The easiest of the three to get was the Quartz Crystal. SJ simply visited a crystal mine near Mobotropolis and got the Quartz Crystal. He then went underground to find the water. He met the Kraken and spoke with it. "What is it, young lad?" said the Kraken in his hoarse voice.

SJ explained, "I need some of your Green Water. It's for a spell to stop an Undead Monster that's about to invade Mobius!" The Kraken showed SJ the river of greenish water, that makes plants grow very easily. "Thank you, sir," said SJ as he filled a flask with the water and left the cavern. Now he just needed Pure Sunlight, and figured that the Quartz Crystal was perfect for gathering some.

SJ then raced over to the Great Desert and found a temple where a shaft of pure sunlight was. Placing the Crystal into the beam, SJ got some. Jenny then got to SJ and gave him the further instructions:

"Grind up the Quartz Crystal with Sunlight and place the dust into the water. Then say these words:

'Light and Water, essence of life,

Aid us now in our time of strife.

By the virtues of Truth, Courage, and Love,

Bring us saving light from above.'

"Once you have said these words, release it to activate the spell."

SJ nodded, and raced back to Mobotropolis, and a good thing too... the sun began to set.

Chapter 6: SJ vs. the Ghost Dragon!

Night soon came when SJ returned. The Ghost Dragon soon invaded the city and made its way to the Royal Palace. "I must carry out the wishes of my master..." hissed the Ghost Dragon as it went toward the Palace. SJ soon made it through a hidden "back door". As the Ghost Dragon got closer to the palace, SJ prepared the potion, saying, "Light and Water, essence of life, Aid us now in our time of strife. By the virtues of Truth, Courage, and Love, Bring us now light from above."

The Ghost Dragon burst through the doors of the Royal Palace, saying, "Now, my master seeks Queen Sally!" "You won't get my mom!" shouted SJ! He opened the flask, and light soon shined through the whole room! The Ghost Dragon shrieked, then collapsed back into the bones it was.

Dulcy's friends gave the Ghost Dragon a proper burial. Negahog fumed with anger, vowing that he would still have his way! But the next day dawned, and in Light World, things were back to normal... sort of.

The End