Sonic's Ultimate Destiny
Part 2: History Changes
Fanfic by Danny Wheeler
Chapter 1: Joseph Makes His Entrance
Sonic and Sally were taking a trip in the Great Unknown with the other Freedom Fighters. They had just battled Negahog and his Negapack again. Also, Antoine and Bunnie had, earlier, announced their engagement. Soon, Joseph's time machine appeared in the Great Unknown where they were. Joseph came out of the time machine. The other Freedom Fighters were amazed. "King Sonic... Queen Sally..." said Joseph, "I wish to speak to you... in private." Sonic and Sally accompanied the teen. But even they noticed the boy looked a slight bit like Antoine.
Sonic said, "So, kid, what do you want to talk to us about?" Joseph asked, "Before I tell you... can you keep a secret?" Sally said, "Sure! We're good with secrets." Joseph said, "This is important. I am from the future, and if I am told of before the time is right, I might not exist." Realizing the seriousness of this, they agreed to keep the boy's identity a secret. Joseph said, "Good. My name is Joseph D'Coolette. I am Antoine's future son. I believe I overheard you announcing my parents' engagement!"
Sonic soon burst out laughing, and said, "I can't believe it! Ha ha! Bunnie's gonna be a mom!" Sally said, "I figured you looked familiar." Joseph said, "Yes, not long after the wedding, I will be born. But I'm not here for good tidings. I came to warn you." "Warn us?" asked the two. The lad said, "Yes. A few months from now, four dangerous beings will rise and plunge Mobius into chaos and destruction." Sonic said, "Are these Shadows?" Joseph just shook his head. He said, "No, they're Elementals, created by Lizzar. It seems that when Lizzar turned from his evil ways, he forgot his Elementals. When they rise, almost all the Freedom Fighters will die. My father Antoine... Amy... Lupe... Rotor... almost everyone gone. The only survivors are myself, my mother Bunnie, SJ, Lily, Harmony, Melody, and my mentor Tails. But fourteen years later... they get Tails too!"
Sally gasped. Sonic then asked, "What about me and Sal?" Joseph said, "You and Sally will die before the Elementals arrive. Not long from now, Sonic, you'll get a nasty virus that attacks the heart, lungs, and bloodstream. It's a nasty virus, Sonic! You'll hear about it soon enough! Not even your Super Sonic form can withstand it for long. And Sally will die of grief shortly thereafter." But Joseph soon brightened a bit as he reached for his pocket. He continued, "There's no cure in your time, but there is in mine! Take this when you get sick, and you should be fine. I know what I'm doing is changing history... but some history needs to be changed!" Sonic and Sally bade Joseph farewell as he wandered off. But Lupe also heard. "Don't worry," Lupe reassured the two, "I won't say anything that will endanger our friend's life, but we must prepare for our enemy." Lupe explained about the Elementals coming soon. Joseph looked once more, first to Antoine, and then to Bunnie. "Father..." said Joseph as he rode in his time machine, "It is great to see you, even if it's just for the moment. Young mother... I hope what I did will make you happy." Joseph then returned to the future... but it would not be long before he would be needed in the past again.
Chapter 2: Pseudo-Elementals
Soon, some time passed. The virus did not attack yet; the time warp seemed to have altered history more than Joseph thought. Antoine and Bunnie were married, and soon, Joseph was born. But four Elementals did arise, though they were different from Joseph's time. Joseph realized that history altered more than expected, so he again returned to the past. Sonic battled with the Elemental Robots, but the virus struck. Joseph arrived. "What the..." said Joseph. "These aren't the Elementals that were to come. Oh, I knew history would change, but who would've thought history would change this much!"
Tails, on order of Lupe, got Sonic. "Tails," said Lupe. "The medicine is back at the palace. While treating him, you may want to take some of the medicine yourself. If it really is a virus, it could be contagious." Once Tails carried Sonic away, and the fake Elementals were dealt with, Lupe said, "You should give us a better description of the Elementals; that way, we won't make the same mistake twice." All the while, Bunnie was also there, carrying baby Joseph in her arms. The future Joseph said, "Very well. The Elementals from my time look like teenage Overlanders. The Earth and Air ones are male, and the Fire and Water ones are female. All four have blue eyes."
Joseph continued, "Lithos, the Earth Elemental, has brown hair and has rock-like armor. Vortex, the Air Elemental, has blond hair, and has a white rock-star uniform. Hydrona, the Water Elemental, has red hair, a headband, is barefoot, and has a one piece swimsuit that covers the whole abdomen. Pyra, the Fire Elemental, has black hair, a headband, is barefoot, and has a bikini. Don't let either of these four fool you. They are vicious and bloodthirsty!" Antoine looked at Future Joseph and Baby Joseph... and thought to himself "Sacre blue cheese! Ze boy 'ere, 'e ees my own son!"
Antoine said, "I shall buy Sonic some time by fighting ze Elementals unteel he recovairs!" Antoine ran off. "No..." said Joseph, "in my time, Antoine had already been killed. I must prevent it from happening!" He then ran off, yelling, "Wait! FATHER!!!" Bunnie looked on, with Baby Joseph in her arms, saying, "Did he just call Antoine 'father'? Ah don't get it." Lupe said, "There is something you must know, Bunnie. That young man IS Joseph. He is the man the child in your arms will grow up to be!" Bunnie looked in shock at Baby Joseph, then in awe, then with joy! "Oh, mah stars!" said Bunnie, "Ah really am holdin' the future in mah arms!"
Chapter 3: Get Well Soon, Sonic
Tails soon brought Sonic back to the Royal Palace. Sally, SJ, and Lily gasped as their beloved hedgehog was brought in ill. "The virus hit Sonic, Aunt Sally," said Tails. Sally was beside Sonic's bed, praying that Sonic would recover. Tails got out the medicine that Joseph provided earlier. "Here, take this, Sonic," said Tails as he gave some of the medicine to Sonic. Tails said to Sally, SJ, and Lily, "We'd better take some as well. Considering it's a virus, it could spread." Tails took some, as did Sally, SJ, and Lily. Lily used her healing powers to heal any sores.
Meanwhile, in Dark World, Negahog saw events shaping, and knew something that Lizzar did forget. "Four Elementals are out," said Negahog, "but a fifth one remains hidden. He is the ultimate Elemental... the Ether Elemental. I shall find him and awaken him." Night soon fell. As Sally continued to pray for Sonic's recovery, and as Tails still administered the medicine as needed, Negahog went into Lizzar's old fortress and found the fifth Elemental. "Elemental... arise!" said Negahog. "I, Rexnoctos, King of the Shadows of Dark Mobius, command you!" A fifth Elemental came out, with color-changing hair, blue eyes, and crystalline armor.
The creature said, "I am Dark Zeus. My original creation was to awaken as soon as one of the Elementals falls. But you've awaken me early, since my master no longer supports the Dark Side!" Negahog said, "Understood. Now, prepare yourself. That way, when all four are destroyed, you'll have an edge!" Dark Zeus nodded and trained in the hidden area.
Soon, Sonic stopped writhing in pain, and started sleeping peacefully. The medicine worked, and Sonic was now recovering. Sally was now able to sleep peacefully as well. Two days later, Sonic woke up, had a quick breakfast, and started practicing some speed attacks. "Sonic!" said Sally. "Daddy!" SJ and Lily said. Jenny Lightspeed also appeared. Jenny said, "It is good that you have recovered, Sonic! You and your son will both need to face the Elementals. For four have already come, but Negahog has found the fifth. Even Joseph didn't know of the fifth one at first, but Negahog has known... and so have I."
Chapter 4: The Elementals Begin to Fall.
Sonic raced to find Antoine fighting with the Earth Elemental Lithos, but getting beat up bad. Sonic soon smashed and brought the Elemental to rubble. "Merci, Sonic!" said Antoine. "It's cool, Ant!" replied Sonic. Joseph said, "Great to have you back, Sonic!" Sonic told Joseph that Negahog found a fifth Elemental, and this shocked Joseph. Nevertheless, they knew what had to be done. First, they had to eliminate the other three Elementals, and then they would face the fifth and Final Elemental.
Sonic soon found Ari and his group facing Pyra, the Fire Elemental. Sonic used a tornado attack to pull up some water and splashed it on Pyra, weakening her. SJ then dealt the final hit and destroyed her. "That's two down, and two to go, not including the fifth Elemental!" said Sonic. Ari said, "I received a distress signal from Lupe! The Water Elemental is there! Hurry!" Sonic nodded as he and SJ raced to the Wolf Pack's location.
Lupe barely dodged the Ice Sword of Hydrona, but it would not be long till the sword hits its mark. "We're here, Lupe!" said Sonic. "Sonic! Watch out! Hydrona has great Water and Ice Powers!" warned Lupe. Sonic dodged the Water and Ice Attacks, while SJ looked around for some means to take out Hydrona. He soon located a yellowish Chaos Emerald. "Chaos Emerald!" said SJ, "Help us destroy the Water Elemental! Send a... er... a lightning bolt!" A lightning bolt hit Hydrona, and she vaporized. Only one more before Dark Zeus.
Vortex soon ambushed Tails as he flew toward the Wolf Pack area. "Sonic!" cried Tails. Sonic jumped up and noticed Vortex. Sonic shouted, "Hey, ugly! Better get lost or you'll be beaten like your three friends!" Vortex flew down and tried to scoop up Sonic in his Sting Whirlwind. Sonic just raced up it. Just before smashing Vortex, he said, "A tornado is not a smart move when you're facing a guy who can run up a tornado!" With one Sonic spin, Vortex was destroyed. Jenny soon appeared and said, "The Fifth Elemental is attacking Mobotropolis! Sonic! SJ! You both must get to your Super forms! Sonic, teach SJ how to become Super, then hurry to Mobotropolis! I will explain to the rest of the Freedom Fighters of the Fifth Elemental, and buy you some time!"
Chapter 5: SJ Goes Super!
Sonic brought his son to a Special Zone, where time was almost to a standstill. This is where he found the Seven Chaos Emeralds. "Son," said Sonic, "Time for you to learn how to go Super!" "Oh, boy!" said SJ with enthusiasm. Jenny took a breather from fighting Dark Zeus, and gave the two special ring bracelets. Now they wouldn't have to worry about running out of rings, since this would give them a good fuel source. Once the bracelets were given, she returned to stalling the fifth Elemental.
Sonic patiently taught SJ how to harness the powers of the Seven Chaos Emeralds. Soon, SJ unlocked the ability within him, and became Super Sonic Jr! "Way past cool, son!" said SJ. SJ said, "Thanks, Dad!" The two hedgehogs soon returned to Mobotropolis, where Dark Zeus was attacking the people. Lily was tending to some wounded, when she saw her father and brother return. "Daddy! SJ!" said Lily. Sonic said, "Where's the fifth Elemental?" He soon stepped forward, saying, "I am the fifth Elemental. My name is Dark Zeus! Now we battle!"
Super Sonic and Super SJ fought in the Palace Plaza, fighting long and hard. SJ, somehow, became stronger than his father, and dealt some strong blows. Dark Zeus said, "Impossible! He's just begun to learn super powers! How is the son of Sonic stronger than his father?" Jenny appeared and explained, "Long ago... SJ was stolen as a baby. But I helped him learn magic and escape. With some magic skills already learned helping him, he is even stronger than his father!" Even Sonic was impressed. But Dark Zeus soon laughed! He said, "If I go down... all of Mobius goes with me!" Dark Zeus began to glow various colors! He said, "I'll soon explode, and the resulting energy will blanket Mobius. All life will perish, and Mobius will be reduced to a wasteland planet!"
Chapter 6: Super Sonic's Ultimate Sacrifice
Super Sonic was at first aghast. But he remembered that he had speed and knowledge of Chaos Control. Sonic said, "I'm afraid there's only one thing for me to do. I have speed, and the Chaos Control. I can use that not only to save Light World from exploding, but ensuring that Negahog won't bug the people for a long time!" The other Freedom Fighters gasped (Sally and Lily went back into the Palace as soon as the fight broke out, so they knew nothing of this yet). Joseph said, "I think I know what Sonic is going to do!" Tails said, "No, Sonic! You don't have to do this! There must be another way!" Sonic said, "No... you've matured much. You've proven yourself a hero on your own. And SJ and Lily have grown much, even though they don't know it. Goodbye, my friends!" Super Sonic soon raced and touched the glowing Dark Zeus.
"D-dad?" said SJ. Sonic looked with a smile and a tear, saying, "Goodbye, son... be good to your mom and sister, all right?" Just before he used Chaos Control, Jenny had told Sonic that she had moved her Palace of Light to Light World, since she knew the impending explosion would sever the link between Light and Dark World... not forever, but for a few centuries. Super Sonic then said, "CHAOS CONTROL!!!" Super Sonic warped into the World Warp... the link between Light and Dark Worlds. Negahog, however, also planned ahead, and sent the Negapack into Light World, with special abilities to allow them to live for the centuries-long wait.
Super Sonic then landed with Dark Zeus about to explode. Seconds after landing, Dark Zeus then exploded. But just before the explosion, a crystal flew out of his back into Light World. Dark Zeus soon exploded, and the path between Light and Dark Worlds were all but severed. The price... Sonic the Hedgehog's own life. In Light World, SJ soon began to cry. Tails touched SJ's shoulder, saying, "Yes... let it all out... we all feel your pain." SJ cried out, "DADDY!!!" But the crystal soon landed near them, and Dark Zeus came back!
Chapter 7: A New Hero of Mobius... Sonic Jr!
Dark Zeus said, "Surprised to see me? Well, I should have told you of my Crystal Core! With it, as long as it remains intact, I can keep coming back! Now, I can still destroy Mobius, and also planet Earth and other worlds as well. But I... SHALL LIVE FOREVER!!!" SJ had just about given up all hope, when a voice from beyond said, "Don't give up, son! I didn't raise you to be a quitter!" It was Sonic. "Dad?" asked SJ, "Where are you?" Sonic said, "In the Other World. Listen! You have the power! You can do this!" SJ said, "Right! I can do this!" Seeing SJ's courage renewed, the other Freedom Fighters prepared to attack!
Bunnie got back, preparing to protect baby Joseph. All the others made diversions long enough for SJ to get close enough to attack. Sally and Lily, still not knowing what happened to Sonic, look afar, hoping their loved ones were okay. All known Freedom Fighters gave their all, fighting the final Elemental. But soon, SJ was close enough to attack. "NOW!" Sonic's voice shouted in SJ's mind. SJ soon made an attack that shattered Dark Zeus down to his Crystal Core. The Crystal Core shattered, and Dark Zeus was no more.
SJ changed back to normal and passed out, exhausted, but happy. Antoine said, "Congratulations, Sonic Jr... you are ze new 'ero now!" SJ said nothing, just laughed that all the trouble was over. Bunnie said, "Let's go back home." Rotor said, "I'll get Melody and have her bring the Resurrect Pendant for all of the Elementals' victims!" Meanwhile, a friend in the Other World said, "Well, Sonic, your war is finally over!" Sonic looked and said, "SJ, I'm so proud of you." At last, Mobius was at peace again.
Thank you, Sonic the Hedgehog, for all you gave. Your family, your friends, and all of Mobius and Earth... will miss you.
Chapter 8: Sonic's Noblest Decision
Harmony and Melody, with all the children at that time (about nine at the time), soon came. "I came as soon as I could," said Melody. Melody used her pendant and revived all the Elementals victims... all except Sonic. "Huh?" said SJ, "Why didn't Dad come back?" Melody said, "Let me try again." But just as she was about to do so, Sonic's voice echoed in the minds of all his friends (again, Sally and Lily don't know this yet). Sonic said, "Don't I get a say in this?" The group listened.
Sonic explained: "I've been thinking... the reason why Robotnik and, later, the Shadows were after us... besides Sally, they were also after me! I've wanted to protect Mobius and be a cool hedgehog, but it seemed I've somewhat contributed to the problems on Mobius in some way. What it all comes down to is... it's probably safer if I didn't return." SJ said, "Dad... we'll... we'll miss you." "I know, son," said Sonic, "But don't feel so bad. I get special treatment here since I helped save Mobius and all, and I couldn't have had a better time in the afterlife if I tried. To you and all my friends, any future adventures you have, store them in your hearts. That way, when you get up here, I'd like to hear all about them. But until then... this is my home now... goodbye..."
"Goodbye, sugar-hog," Bunnie said with a tear trickling in her eye. "Let's not be sad," said SJ, "This wasn't what my dad was about! Dad wanted it this way." Tails said, "I'll remember the day Sonic and I first met, and how I learned to be cool like him." Lupe said, "Sonic will forever live on in our hearts!" SJ said, "Come on! This is the first day of the rest of our lives!" Tails first paid a visit to Knuckles and his family (who now lived on Earth, now that Emerald Island became the link between Earth and Mobius) and told them about what happened. Though they too were distraught of Sonic's passing, they too kept Sonic alive in their hearts. Baby Joseph took his first steps, and Bunnie and Antoine could not have been happier.
SJ soon returned to tell his mother and his sister. Sally looked with tears forming in her eyes. "...And, that's what happened!" SJ finished his story. Sally knelt prostrate and cried. "Don't be sad, Mom!" said SJ. "Dad said he wanted it this way!" Lily, wiping a tear from her eye, said, "Yeah! Daddy always knew what was best for those he loved!" Sally got up, wiped the tears from her eyes, and said, "Yes. He will forever live in our hearts." Lily, a few minutes later, placed a small cross in the Royal Garden as a memorial to Sonic.
Epilog: A Sweeter Future
Future Joseph soon prepared to go back to his time. He said, "It's hard to say goodbye to good family and friends... so instead I'll say... SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE!" The Freedom Fighters bade farewell to future Joseph as he returns to his time. SJ soon felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned around and saw his father's image in the sky. "Dad!" SJ said in a soft whisper. The others turned and saw as well. They reflected on the times they had with their blue hedgehog hero. And they rejoiced that his son is now the new Hero of Mobius.
Soon, Joseph returned to the future. Everything was a lot better, albeit sad that Sonic was no longer there, but everyone else was! Bunnie greeted Joseph as he came back, and said, "Your pa will be back soon! Ah got some tea ready!" Joseph sat around a table as he drank tea with his mother. Bunnie took a sip and said, "So, sugar-hog died after all. Not wantin' to come back to life, thinkin' Mobius would be safer without him... he was a brave hedgehog." "Yes..." said Joseph, "And his son is now the new hero." Joseph soon met Tails and SJ, and after they learned the Negapack was causing trouble, Joseph joined them to help out.
In the Other World, Sonic raced down an endless path. What awaits him is yet to be determined!
The End
Part 2: History Changes
Fanfic by Danny Wheeler
Chapter 1: Joseph Makes His Entrance
Sonic and Sally were taking a trip in the Great Unknown with the other Freedom Fighters. They had just battled Negahog and his Negapack again. Also, Antoine and Bunnie had, earlier, announced their engagement. Soon, Joseph's time machine appeared in the Great Unknown where they were. Joseph came out of the time machine. The other Freedom Fighters were amazed. "King Sonic... Queen Sally..." said Joseph, "I wish to speak to you... in private." Sonic and Sally accompanied the teen. But even they noticed the boy looked a slight bit like Antoine.
Sonic said, "So, kid, what do you want to talk to us about?" Joseph asked, "Before I tell you... can you keep a secret?" Sally said, "Sure! We're good with secrets." Joseph said, "This is important. I am from the future, and if I am told of before the time is right, I might not exist." Realizing the seriousness of this, they agreed to keep the boy's identity a secret. Joseph said, "Good. My name is Joseph D'Coolette. I am Antoine's future son. I believe I overheard you announcing my parents' engagement!"
Sonic soon burst out laughing, and said, "I can't believe it! Ha ha! Bunnie's gonna be a mom!" Sally said, "I figured you looked familiar." Joseph said, "Yes, not long after the wedding, I will be born. But I'm not here for good tidings. I came to warn you." "Warn us?" asked the two. The lad said, "Yes. A few months from now, four dangerous beings will rise and plunge Mobius into chaos and destruction." Sonic said, "Are these Shadows?" Joseph just shook his head. He said, "No, they're Elementals, created by Lizzar. It seems that when Lizzar turned from his evil ways, he forgot his Elementals. When they rise, almost all the Freedom Fighters will die. My father Antoine... Amy... Lupe... Rotor... almost everyone gone. The only survivors are myself, my mother Bunnie, SJ, Lily, Harmony, Melody, and my mentor Tails. But fourteen years later... they get Tails too!"
Sally gasped. Sonic then asked, "What about me and Sal?" Joseph said, "You and Sally will die before the Elementals arrive. Not long from now, Sonic, you'll get a nasty virus that attacks the heart, lungs, and bloodstream. It's a nasty virus, Sonic! You'll hear about it soon enough! Not even your Super Sonic form can withstand it for long. And Sally will die of grief shortly thereafter." But Joseph soon brightened a bit as he reached for his pocket. He continued, "There's no cure in your time, but there is in mine! Take this when you get sick, and you should be fine. I know what I'm doing is changing history... but some history needs to be changed!" Sonic and Sally bade Joseph farewell as he wandered off. But Lupe also heard. "Don't worry," Lupe reassured the two, "I won't say anything that will endanger our friend's life, but we must prepare for our enemy." Lupe explained about the Elementals coming soon. Joseph looked once more, first to Antoine, and then to Bunnie. "Father..." said Joseph as he rode in his time machine, "It is great to see you, even if it's just for the moment. Young mother... I hope what I did will make you happy." Joseph then returned to the future... but it would not be long before he would be needed in the past again.
Chapter 2: Pseudo-Elementals
Soon, some time passed. The virus did not attack yet; the time warp seemed to have altered history more than Joseph thought. Antoine and Bunnie were married, and soon, Joseph was born. But four Elementals did arise, though they were different from Joseph's time. Joseph realized that history altered more than expected, so he again returned to the past. Sonic battled with the Elemental Robots, but the virus struck. Joseph arrived. "What the..." said Joseph. "These aren't the Elementals that were to come. Oh, I knew history would change, but who would've thought history would change this much!"
Tails, on order of Lupe, got Sonic. "Tails," said Lupe. "The medicine is back at the palace. While treating him, you may want to take some of the medicine yourself. If it really is a virus, it could be contagious." Once Tails carried Sonic away, and the fake Elementals were dealt with, Lupe said, "You should give us a better description of the Elementals; that way, we won't make the same mistake twice." All the while, Bunnie was also there, carrying baby Joseph in her arms. The future Joseph said, "Very well. The Elementals from my time look like teenage Overlanders. The Earth and Air ones are male, and the Fire and Water ones are female. All four have blue eyes."
Joseph continued, "Lithos, the Earth Elemental, has brown hair and has rock-like armor. Vortex, the Air Elemental, has blond hair, and has a white rock-star uniform. Hydrona, the Water Elemental, has red hair, a headband, is barefoot, and has a one piece swimsuit that covers the whole abdomen. Pyra, the Fire Elemental, has black hair, a headband, is barefoot, and has a bikini. Don't let either of these four fool you. They are vicious and bloodthirsty!" Antoine looked at Future Joseph and Baby Joseph... and thought to himself "Sacre blue cheese! Ze boy 'ere, 'e ees my own son!"
Antoine said, "I shall buy Sonic some time by fighting ze Elementals unteel he recovairs!" Antoine ran off. "No..." said Joseph, "in my time, Antoine had already been killed. I must prevent it from happening!" He then ran off, yelling, "Wait! FATHER!!!" Bunnie looked on, with Baby Joseph in her arms, saying, "Did he just call Antoine 'father'? Ah don't get it." Lupe said, "There is something you must know, Bunnie. That young man IS Joseph. He is the man the child in your arms will grow up to be!" Bunnie looked in shock at Baby Joseph, then in awe, then with joy! "Oh, mah stars!" said Bunnie, "Ah really am holdin' the future in mah arms!"
Chapter 3: Get Well Soon, Sonic
Tails soon brought Sonic back to the Royal Palace. Sally, SJ, and Lily gasped as their beloved hedgehog was brought in ill. "The virus hit Sonic, Aunt Sally," said Tails. Sally was beside Sonic's bed, praying that Sonic would recover. Tails got out the medicine that Joseph provided earlier. "Here, take this, Sonic," said Tails as he gave some of the medicine to Sonic. Tails said to Sally, SJ, and Lily, "We'd better take some as well. Considering it's a virus, it could spread." Tails took some, as did Sally, SJ, and Lily. Lily used her healing powers to heal any sores.
Meanwhile, in Dark World, Negahog saw events shaping, and knew something that Lizzar did forget. "Four Elementals are out," said Negahog, "but a fifth one remains hidden. He is the ultimate Elemental... the Ether Elemental. I shall find him and awaken him." Night soon fell. As Sally continued to pray for Sonic's recovery, and as Tails still administered the medicine as needed, Negahog went into Lizzar's old fortress and found the fifth Elemental. "Elemental... arise!" said Negahog. "I, Rexnoctos, King of the Shadows of Dark Mobius, command you!" A fifth Elemental came out, with color-changing hair, blue eyes, and crystalline armor.
The creature said, "I am Dark Zeus. My original creation was to awaken as soon as one of the Elementals falls. But you've awaken me early, since my master no longer supports the Dark Side!" Negahog said, "Understood. Now, prepare yourself. That way, when all four are destroyed, you'll have an edge!" Dark Zeus nodded and trained in the hidden area.
Soon, Sonic stopped writhing in pain, and started sleeping peacefully. The medicine worked, and Sonic was now recovering. Sally was now able to sleep peacefully as well. Two days later, Sonic woke up, had a quick breakfast, and started practicing some speed attacks. "Sonic!" said Sally. "Daddy!" SJ and Lily said. Jenny Lightspeed also appeared. Jenny said, "It is good that you have recovered, Sonic! You and your son will both need to face the Elementals. For four have already come, but Negahog has found the fifth. Even Joseph didn't know of the fifth one at first, but Negahog has known... and so have I."
Chapter 4: The Elementals Begin to Fall.
Sonic raced to find Antoine fighting with the Earth Elemental Lithos, but getting beat up bad. Sonic soon smashed and brought the Elemental to rubble. "Merci, Sonic!" said Antoine. "It's cool, Ant!" replied Sonic. Joseph said, "Great to have you back, Sonic!" Sonic told Joseph that Negahog found a fifth Elemental, and this shocked Joseph. Nevertheless, they knew what had to be done. First, they had to eliminate the other three Elementals, and then they would face the fifth and Final Elemental.
Sonic soon found Ari and his group facing Pyra, the Fire Elemental. Sonic used a tornado attack to pull up some water and splashed it on Pyra, weakening her. SJ then dealt the final hit and destroyed her. "That's two down, and two to go, not including the fifth Elemental!" said Sonic. Ari said, "I received a distress signal from Lupe! The Water Elemental is there! Hurry!" Sonic nodded as he and SJ raced to the Wolf Pack's location.
Lupe barely dodged the Ice Sword of Hydrona, but it would not be long till the sword hits its mark. "We're here, Lupe!" said Sonic. "Sonic! Watch out! Hydrona has great Water and Ice Powers!" warned Lupe. Sonic dodged the Water and Ice Attacks, while SJ looked around for some means to take out Hydrona. He soon located a yellowish Chaos Emerald. "Chaos Emerald!" said SJ, "Help us destroy the Water Elemental! Send a... er... a lightning bolt!" A lightning bolt hit Hydrona, and she vaporized. Only one more before Dark Zeus.
Vortex soon ambushed Tails as he flew toward the Wolf Pack area. "Sonic!" cried Tails. Sonic jumped up and noticed Vortex. Sonic shouted, "Hey, ugly! Better get lost or you'll be beaten like your three friends!" Vortex flew down and tried to scoop up Sonic in his Sting Whirlwind. Sonic just raced up it. Just before smashing Vortex, he said, "A tornado is not a smart move when you're facing a guy who can run up a tornado!" With one Sonic spin, Vortex was destroyed. Jenny soon appeared and said, "The Fifth Elemental is attacking Mobotropolis! Sonic! SJ! You both must get to your Super forms! Sonic, teach SJ how to become Super, then hurry to Mobotropolis! I will explain to the rest of the Freedom Fighters of the Fifth Elemental, and buy you some time!"
Chapter 5: SJ Goes Super!
Sonic brought his son to a Special Zone, where time was almost to a standstill. This is where he found the Seven Chaos Emeralds. "Son," said Sonic, "Time for you to learn how to go Super!" "Oh, boy!" said SJ with enthusiasm. Jenny took a breather from fighting Dark Zeus, and gave the two special ring bracelets. Now they wouldn't have to worry about running out of rings, since this would give them a good fuel source. Once the bracelets were given, she returned to stalling the fifth Elemental.
Sonic patiently taught SJ how to harness the powers of the Seven Chaos Emeralds. Soon, SJ unlocked the ability within him, and became Super Sonic Jr! "Way past cool, son!" said SJ. SJ said, "Thanks, Dad!" The two hedgehogs soon returned to Mobotropolis, where Dark Zeus was attacking the people. Lily was tending to some wounded, when she saw her father and brother return. "Daddy! SJ!" said Lily. Sonic said, "Where's the fifth Elemental?" He soon stepped forward, saying, "I am the fifth Elemental. My name is Dark Zeus! Now we battle!"
Super Sonic and Super SJ fought in the Palace Plaza, fighting long and hard. SJ, somehow, became stronger than his father, and dealt some strong blows. Dark Zeus said, "Impossible! He's just begun to learn super powers! How is the son of Sonic stronger than his father?" Jenny appeared and explained, "Long ago... SJ was stolen as a baby. But I helped him learn magic and escape. With some magic skills already learned helping him, he is even stronger than his father!" Even Sonic was impressed. But Dark Zeus soon laughed! He said, "If I go down... all of Mobius goes with me!" Dark Zeus began to glow various colors! He said, "I'll soon explode, and the resulting energy will blanket Mobius. All life will perish, and Mobius will be reduced to a wasteland planet!"
Chapter 6: Super Sonic's Ultimate Sacrifice
Super Sonic was at first aghast. But he remembered that he had speed and knowledge of Chaos Control. Sonic said, "I'm afraid there's only one thing for me to do. I have speed, and the Chaos Control. I can use that not only to save Light World from exploding, but ensuring that Negahog won't bug the people for a long time!" The other Freedom Fighters gasped (Sally and Lily went back into the Palace as soon as the fight broke out, so they knew nothing of this yet). Joseph said, "I think I know what Sonic is going to do!" Tails said, "No, Sonic! You don't have to do this! There must be another way!" Sonic said, "No... you've matured much. You've proven yourself a hero on your own. And SJ and Lily have grown much, even though they don't know it. Goodbye, my friends!" Super Sonic soon raced and touched the glowing Dark Zeus.
"D-dad?" said SJ. Sonic looked with a smile and a tear, saying, "Goodbye, son... be good to your mom and sister, all right?" Just before he used Chaos Control, Jenny had told Sonic that she had moved her Palace of Light to Light World, since she knew the impending explosion would sever the link between Light and Dark World... not forever, but for a few centuries. Super Sonic then said, "CHAOS CONTROL!!!" Super Sonic warped into the World Warp... the link between Light and Dark Worlds. Negahog, however, also planned ahead, and sent the Negapack into Light World, with special abilities to allow them to live for the centuries-long wait.
Super Sonic then landed with Dark Zeus about to explode. Seconds after landing, Dark Zeus then exploded. But just before the explosion, a crystal flew out of his back into Light World. Dark Zeus soon exploded, and the path between Light and Dark Worlds were all but severed. The price... Sonic the Hedgehog's own life. In Light World, SJ soon began to cry. Tails touched SJ's shoulder, saying, "Yes... let it all out... we all feel your pain." SJ cried out, "DADDY!!!" But the crystal soon landed near them, and Dark Zeus came back!
Chapter 7: A New Hero of Mobius... Sonic Jr!
Dark Zeus said, "Surprised to see me? Well, I should have told you of my Crystal Core! With it, as long as it remains intact, I can keep coming back! Now, I can still destroy Mobius, and also planet Earth and other worlds as well. But I... SHALL LIVE FOREVER!!!" SJ had just about given up all hope, when a voice from beyond said, "Don't give up, son! I didn't raise you to be a quitter!" It was Sonic. "Dad?" asked SJ, "Where are you?" Sonic said, "In the Other World. Listen! You have the power! You can do this!" SJ said, "Right! I can do this!" Seeing SJ's courage renewed, the other Freedom Fighters prepared to attack!
Bunnie got back, preparing to protect baby Joseph. All the others made diversions long enough for SJ to get close enough to attack. Sally and Lily, still not knowing what happened to Sonic, look afar, hoping their loved ones were okay. All known Freedom Fighters gave their all, fighting the final Elemental. But soon, SJ was close enough to attack. "NOW!" Sonic's voice shouted in SJ's mind. SJ soon made an attack that shattered Dark Zeus down to his Crystal Core. The Crystal Core shattered, and Dark Zeus was no more.
SJ changed back to normal and passed out, exhausted, but happy. Antoine said, "Congratulations, Sonic Jr... you are ze new 'ero now!" SJ said nothing, just laughed that all the trouble was over. Bunnie said, "Let's go back home." Rotor said, "I'll get Melody and have her bring the Resurrect Pendant for all of the Elementals' victims!" Meanwhile, a friend in the Other World said, "Well, Sonic, your war is finally over!" Sonic looked and said, "SJ, I'm so proud of you." At last, Mobius was at peace again.
Thank you, Sonic the Hedgehog, for all you gave. Your family, your friends, and all of Mobius and Earth... will miss you.
Chapter 8: Sonic's Noblest Decision
Harmony and Melody, with all the children at that time (about nine at the time), soon came. "I came as soon as I could," said Melody. Melody used her pendant and revived all the Elementals victims... all except Sonic. "Huh?" said SJ, "Why didn't Dad come back?" Melody said, "Let me try again." But just as she was about to do so, Sonic's voice echoed in the minds of all his friends (again, Sally and Lily don't know this yet). Sonic said, "Don't I get a say in this?" The group listened.
Sonic explained: "I've been thinking... the reason why Robotnik and, later, the Shadows were after us... besides Sally, they were also after me! I've wanted to protect Mobius and be a cool hedgehog, but it seemed I've somewhat contributed to the problems on Mobius in some way. What it all comes down to is... it's probably safer if I didn't return." SJ said, "Dad... we'll... we'll miss you." "I know, son," said Sonic, "But don't feel so bad. I get special treatment here since I helped save Mobius and all, and I couldn't have had a better time in the afterlife if I tried. To you and all my friends, any future adventures you have, store them in your hearts. That way, when you get up here, I'd like to hear all about them. But until then... this is my home now... goodbye..."
"Goodbye, sugar-hog," Bunnie said with a tear trickling in her eye. "Let's not be sad," said SJ, "This wasn't what my dad was about! Dad wanted it this way." Tails said, "I'll remember the day Sonic and I first met, and how I learned to be cool like him." Lupe said, "Sonic will forever live on in our hearts!" SJ said, "Come on! This is the first day of the rest of our lives!" Tails first paid a visit to Knuckles and his family (who now lived on Earth, now that Emerald Island became the link between Earth and Mobius) and told them about what happened. Though they too were distraught of Sonic's passing, they too kept Sonic alive in their hearts. Baby Joseph took his first steps, and Bunnie and Antoine could not have been happier.
SJ soon returned to tell his mother and his sister. Sally looked with tears forming in her eyes. "...And, that's what happened!" SJ finished his story. Sally knelt prostrate and cried. "Don't be sad, Mom!" said SJ. "Dad said he wanted it this way!" Lily, wiping a tear from her eye, said, "Yeah! Daddy always knew what was best for those he loved!" Sally got up, wiped the tears from her eyes, and said, "Yes. He will forever live in our hearts." Lily, a few minutes later, placed a small cross in the Royal Garden as a memorial to Sonic.
Epilog: A Sweeter Future
Future Joseph soon prepared to go back to his time. He said, "It's hard to say goodbye to good family and friends... so instead I'll say... SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE!" The Freedom Fighters bade farewell to future Joseph as he returns to his time. SJ soon felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned around and saw his father's image in the sky. "Dad!" SJ said in a soft whisper. The others turned and saw as well. They reflected on the times they had with their blue hedgehog hero. And they rejoiced that his son is now the new Hero of Mobius.
Soon, Joseph returned to the future. Everything was a lot better, albeit sad that Sonic was no longer there, but everyone else was! Bunnie greeted Joseph as he came back, and said, "Your pa will be back soon! Ah got some tea ready!" Joseph sat around a table as he drank tea with his mother. Bunnie took a sip and said, "So, sugar-hog died after all. Not wantin' to come back to life, thinkin' Mobius would be safer without him... he was a brave hedgehog." "Yes..." said Joseph, "And his son is now the new hero." Joseph soon met Tails and SJ, and after they learned the Negapack was causing trouble, Joseph joined them to help out.
In the Other World, Sonic raced down an endless path. What awaits him is yet to be determined!
The End