Author's Note: Hey! Maybe you haven't heard of me. I am KnuxfanEO, and this is my sixth story arc…kinda. The other five were all connected, so if you're interested in reading them, please make sure you do it in order. Otherwise, it makes no sense! I'm all for making no sense, because sometimes I do, but when reading something, it's…well, different. Anyway, I don't own anyone in this story that is Sega or Archie related. I do, however, own the Ravagers. They are my creations, reflected off of some of my own personal traits (You'll come to think that I'm a maniac). Well, let my blabbering not keep you waiting.
Intro:
There is not great prelude to this story. No fantastic tale of a Holy Grail or Ring of Power. Not even one of them 25-cent rings you can get at a grocery store. You know, the cheap plastic ones that have 'Made in China, or Taiwan, or anywhere BUT the US' engraved on it. No, we shall have none of that. All I can say about the past is…
THERE WAS A WAR
Indeed, there was a war…and it cost many their freedom…or their lives. I suppose it all began several years ago, when a man named Ivo Robotnik became general of King Acorn's armies. Slowly he gained influence over many, striving to achieve the trust of the King. He waited for the most opportune time to strike, and it indeed came…with the invention of the roboticizer: a device that turned flesh to metal, and with the proper re-programming, enslave the mind of the unfortunate victim. Many were secretly roboticized by Ivo. He then continued production of his Swat Bot army, mechanized creations that would do his bidding. Then finally…his day came. He attacked Castle Acorn, captured the king and banished him to the negative zone. This is when it all began…the era of darkness on Mobius.
Years later, another evil arose from out of seemingly nowhere. He called himself the great Dimitri, master of the Dark Legion. His technologically advanced troops quickly enslaved any settlement they passed through. Ivo was intrigued, and the two created an alliance. They divided the planet into sections, co-existing. Those who lived under the Legion were lucky. They weren't roboticized. Ivo wanted to enslave the minds of his subjects. Dimitri was merely searching for power…a power he had lost. Once he had regained it, Ivo and his empire would crumble. He would just have to wait…
And so the stage is set. The planet of Mobius is divided between the Dark Legion and Robotnik. Resistance is futile and suicidal. Yet, there are those who are willing to pay the price for freedom…now they must unite as one.
"The messages have been sent, princess," Rotor the Walrus said to Princess Sally Acorn, daughter of King Acorn. "Good, Rotor. Now we just need to wait." "Wait for what?" Tails, a young fox, asked her. "For those who are willing to fight." "Sal…chances are no one will come. I mean…everyone's scared," Sonic replied. "Nevertheless, we must hope. This team cannot be made of just us. We need something more."
Sally Acorn
Sonic the Hedgehog
Miles 'Tails' Prower
Rotor the Walrus
Antoine De'Coolette
Bunnie Rabbot
The Freedom Fighters
In a small town, some twenty or so miles away, the sun begins to set. This area is controlled by the Legion, and Legionnaires patrol the streets. The town is very dingy, and in shambles. We follow two Legionnaires to a local bar, Talon's Tavern (No Irish stereotype here). Inside, townspeople are playing cards, smoking cigars, and drinking. The two Legionnaires sit at a table and order a round of drinks. One glances over at the corner of the room and spots a shady character sitting with his chair against the wall, a drink in his hand. Next to his feet was a large bag. As the barkeep placed their drinks down, the Legionnaire asked, "Hey, who is that in the corner?" "Don't know. Never got his name. 'Been here every night this week, though." The two cloaked figures finished their drinks and walked over to the mysterious figure in the corner. "Hey hat, who are you?" one asked, being the figure was wearing a brown hat. He was wearing a black trench coat, which he left unbuttoned. "Just a wanderer passing through," he replied. "Oh really? The barkeep says you've been here every night this week. What business do you have here?" "My business is my own." The Legionnaires threw the table over, knocking the drink out of his hand. "You'll answer our questions or else!" one shouted. All eyes were on the corner of the room. "Or else what?" the figure replied. The Legionnaires went for their blasters, but paused after two quick flashes and a 'shing' sound. All watched as a section of their cloaks tore, revealing shredded metal and crackling circuits, the mysterious wanderer behind them on one knee. They fell to the floor, and the figure lifted his head, revealing he was a red echidna with a black bandana covering his mouth.
He looked around at the silent spectators, who then began to leave in fear. The Legionnaires had tracker chips built into them. If they were to be killed or injured, the chips would let out a distress beacon. Before the barkeep could leave, the echidna grabbed him. "Wait. Tell me, where is the Great Forest?" The barkeep stopped pulling away and looked at him with widened eyes. "You mean…you're…" "Yes. I'm joining the resistance. The meeting is in two days. Please tell me where." "Thirty miles east of here. Go! Before others come. And God bless you." With this said, the echidna nodded and left.
Minutes later, Legionnaires stormed into the bar to discover their two comrades on the ground. A red echidna with a metallic claw and eye, wearing a dark cloak walked in. "Witnesses say it was a brown echidna female, general Kragok, sir," a Legionnaire said to him. "Hmmm…they aren't native to these parts. Probably part of the resistance. No matter. We will find her and crush her!" The barkeep sighed as soon as they had left. He could be executed for giving false information. He gave the lad a shot, now it was up to him.
From a nearby apartment, a group of teenagers saw the whole happening. "See? There are other people who will fight. Waddaya say, boys?" An armadillo asked. "I'm in," a chameleon said. "Me too," A crocodile said. "Don't forget me," a yellow squirrel said. "Then it's unanimous. We go and join the resistance. Pack your stuff, boys. Well leave tonight."
Mighty the Armadillo
Espio the Chameleon
Vector the Crocodile
Ray the Squirrel
The Chaotix
We follow our echidna friend into the woods, where he is confronted by forest patrol. "Halt! Let's see some ID!" "I'll give you some ID," he replied as he got ready to fight. There was a rustling in the bushes, and eight figures jumped out and attacked the Legionnaires. After a few seconds, it was over. "Man that was fun!" "Yeah. Let's go find some more!" "Wait a tick, what about this guy?"
The one that had spoken was wearing some kind of armored suit. It was like a blue body suit with a red chest plate, red wrist cuffs, and a red helmet. The helmet had a long, horizontal green visor on it, and was topped off with a beanie, oddly enough.
DJ
The one he was talking to wore a white body suit with red shoulders, a blue torso, and a yellow belt. Blue gloves and boots covered his hands and feet. He had a blue headband on, which was tied behind his head as the ends hung behind him. He appeared to be young, with black, spiky hair with one curl in the middle of his hairline, soft blue eyes, and a reassuring smile.
Cap
This one was a bit shorter, with slicked back black hair that went down to above his shoulders. He wore basically the same outfit, except the colors were darker and a pair of goggles replaced the headband. In his hands he held two triangular blades that extended from his mid-forearm to about a foot ahead of his fists.
Swiper
The next one wore a green karate uniform, held with a karate belt, black lightweight shoes and wrist cuffs, and a long purple scarf. On his head was a mask that resembled a serpent, his face being the black, open mouth with two teeth hanging before his eyes.
Vipes
Another wore a white body suit. An ice-blue mask covered his face, and his blonde bowl cut hair flowed freely above it. His gloves and boots shared the same blue color, and starting from his shoulders, down to where his waist met his belt, a large triangle had the same blue color as well.
Freezie
The next wore a dark violet cloak, with a golden pendant holding it together below his neck. The area of his face above his nose was concealed in shadow, but his mouth and goatee were visible.
F.C.
Another guy's outfit had very little imagination to it. A blue body suit with a blue mask to hide his face.
Morph
The last one wore a dark gray cloak with tattered ends. His whole face was concealed in blackness. All that could be seen were his red eyes with his cat-like pupils, and a pentagon-shaped mouthpiece with three vertical slits in it.
Grim
The echidna stared at the eight humans who had defeated his opponents. "Hey! What's up, dawg?" "Dude, he is clearly an echidna." Freezie stated. "An echid-what?" "Shut up, DJ!" Grim shouted. One of them walked up to him and said, "Hey! I'm Cap. These are Grim, Freezie, Morph, F.C., Vipes, Swiper, and DJ. We're the Ravagers." "I'm sure you are. Now, I need to-" "Need a place to spend the night?" DJ asked. "No." "Wanna join up with us?" the one called Morph asked. "No. I work alone." "So do we!" DJ replied. "Dude, we're a team." Morph said. "We don't work with other teams." "DJ, nothing that comes outta your mouth makes any sense at all!" Grim growled. "Fish nipples." "SEE!" Grim shouted. Cap sighed, "I know, they're kinda…where'd he go?" They all looked to see that the echidna was gone. "Meh. Oh well. We musta been too cool for him!" DJ said. "Yeah. That's definitely it," Swiper sighed sarcastically. "I wonder who he was…" Vipes said. (For more info on my characters, the infamous Ravagers, check out my profile for their profiles)
Princess Sally looked proudly over the group that had assembled to fight for the cause. When she stood up, they all quieted down. "I am Princess Sally Acorn. Thank you all for coming. We are all gathered here to create a team. A team that will liberate our people. We all have our losses from the war, and we must fight back to reclaim our homes and families. We all have our special abilities and talents, so let us use them together to free our planet!" There was a cheer from all in the room, until all attention was turned to a late newcomer. Our echidna friend from earlier walked in, dripping wet from the rain outside. "Hey! It's that guy from the woods! Wassup, man?" DJ asked. "Oh God," the echidna muttered to himself. "Welcome! We're glad you've come to join us! Your name?" "Knuckles. Knuckles the Echidna."
Knuckles the Echidna (Duh)
"I'm…glad to see you. Now…we have one more member to introduce. She will provide us with inside information." Out of another door came a pink echidna. She was wearing a black tube top, black circular sunglasses, and a black bandana on her head. A belt with two blasters was secured loosely around her waist. One of her dreadlocks was cybernetic. "Meet Julie-Su."
Julie-Su the Echidna (Duh!!!)
Sally said. Knuckles growled as he pulled the bandana under his chin, threw his trench coat aside and drew up his fists. "She's a Legionnaire!" All he was wearing now was a brown belt that matched his hat. "EX-Legionnaire," Julie-Su replied, both her pistols pointed at him. "Knuckles, she's part of the team now. She quit the Legion and wants to help," Sally said. Knuckles growled and reluctantly lowered his fists. "Your kind can't be trusted. I have my eye on you. Just stay outta my way," he growled. "Same to you," Julie-Su said as she put her blasters back in their holsters.
"AAAnyway…We are Mobius' last hope for the future. We are…the Freedom Force of Mobius," Sally declared. "That…was corny," Freezie said. "Shut up," Swiper whispered. "No, really!" "I kinda agree," Vector replied. "No one asked you, Vec!" Espio scolded. "NOW…I think we should take at least one week to train before we officially begin operations," Sally said, regaining the attention of the room. "Why??? I'm prepped to blow stuff up now!" Grim asked. "Well, we need to learn to function as a team," Sally explained. "I don't need a team to blow something up! Watch, see that bush outside?…" he said as a fireball formed in his hand. "GRIM! NO!" Cap shouted as he grabbed Grim's arm. "What'd I tell you about blowing up random things?" "Uhhh…" "Don't do it!" "Dude! That was sooo cool! Do it again!" Mighty said. Sally sighed and said to herself, "May the Walkers help us."
