Chapter 4 - Battle city

It's been 5 days since the three of us teamed up. Regulus and Overdrive officially declared me the travel leader, since i'm wiser than them when it comes to traveling. We've finally arrived in the city of the big event. Evolutia, the city of life. Of course, I've asked around what the big event exactly is. I found out some time ago, but I haven't told my companions yet. I promised them to tell it as soon as we arrive. "Notice the big dome in the middle of the city?" I ask them.

Regulus: "Yeah. We are going there, are we not?"

Overdrive: "So what is the event? You said that Sonic will be there for sure, right?"

Me: "Yeah, he will be there. The event is a tournament. A tournament that decides who the strongest hedgehog is. Sonic will definitely try to prove himself. So will Shadow. And knowing Amy, she will participate in the tournament to get to Sonic."

Regulus: "Wow, pretty neat thinking."

Me: "There's still more than 3 months left before it starts though."

Overdrive: "Aw man! That's too friggin' long. What are we gonna do for 3 whole months!"

Me: "We'll check around the city for now, and we'll be registering ourselves for the tournament at the Life Dome."

Overdrive and Regulus: "We!"

Me: "You got a problem with it? Anyway, i'm going to train most of the time."

Overdrive: "Sure, i'll join. I'm gonna kick ass in the tournament."

Regulus: "Heh, just wait until you face my fists."

The city is humongous and the dome is gigantic. It does not seem that big at all in the outer part from the city. It takes us 2 hours to get to the dome. All the time we ran at about 50 miles an hour. After registering in the dome, Overdrive says he wants to train alone. So... he leaves the party for now. We'll see him again at the tournament for sure, and maybe even before. But the city is really big, so the chances of seeing him again before the tournament starts is slim. Regulus decides to stick with me.

Regulus and I hang around the Life Dome for awhile. It's even bigger from the inside, than it is from the outside. Time flies by, and Regulus notes it's getting dark already. We leave the Life Dome, and search for a place to live and train. After a few hours of search, no success. There isn't nearly anyone outside anymore, and it seems someone has been following us for a while. It feels as if it's very close. But... I can't see it. "Show your face, you coward!" I yell. A pair of shining yellow eyes appear right in front of me. "I am right he" Regulus punches him in the face before the creature can finish his sentence. He's knocked out. An evil laugh then comes out of nowhere. "So, the one I hired wasn't as good as he said he was. Heh, Jackal Night can take care of this little problem all by himself. Ah, hedgehogs from another world. Such pitiful creatures. Jackal shall show you the power of a true hedgehog!" A flash appears before my eyes, blinding me. Before I knew... I was unconscious on the ground...

End of chapter

New character(s)

Name: Jackal Night
Age: 23
Gamefaqs member name: Knux Chao
Colors: Black, orange tipped spines, pale skin
Spike style: Long, near jester-like
Others: No gloves, wears a dark purple trenchcoat, dark brown boots
Side: Evil
Time in Hedgehog Mania world: About 10 years before he gets introduced into the story
First appearance: Chapter 4
Role: Crazed minion of The Malicious.
Personality: He argues a lot with his fellow minions. But he doesn't make any mistakes, ever. Though he's a bit insane, his acting is perfect. And his hacking skills are unsurpassable too.
Backround: Still a secret
Special power: His abiltity to raise his speed to the extreme. Almost as fast as Sonic and Shadow. His battle speed can be raised too, so it's not just limited to running.

Status growth
Power: 5/10
Battle speed: 10/10
Endurance: 5/10
Melee fighting: 9/10
Strategy: 8/10
Running speed: 9/10