Ok peeps, this was written a good five, maybe more, years ago. Sonic and related characters are copyright to Sega dispite me wishing to own them.

Maxx and Amish belongs to Johnathan. Sally and related characters belong to Archie. Shay (Shalita) Belongs to my friend Shayne Thames. All other characters belong to me.

PART THREE

"Shay, how is it going?" I asked, walking into Crystal City, my little firelizard on my back.

"The same. Nectron is still out there causing trouble. Where did you get the little dragon?" she asked.

"Oh, you mean Jewel? She's a gold firelizard from a planet called Pern." I answered, smiling at Jewel.

"Is that her full size?"

"Yup." Jewel flew into the air and winked out. a minute later, she reappeared, chirping happily with a feather in her claws. "Good girl Jewel. Here you go." I handed her a piece of fake meat. Jewel gulped it down, her eyes a happy blue. "Jewel says Rocket is to big to be in the air."

Giggling, Shay asked, "How did she talk to you?"

"Jewel talks to me through mindspeech, mainly images." Smiling, I said, "They can also carry small objects like coins, pictures, and long messages in their claws or strapped on their legs."

"How come she winked out like that?"

"She went between, a black nothingness, they do that to go places. They stay Between for half a minute before arriving somewhere. You have to think an image of where you want then to go before they go Between, or they don't come out and they die." I answered. "Jewel could be our way of talking to each other while I'm at Griffion Mountain."

"Great idea Gryph, its better than sending someone or putting a computer there." Shay stated.

"Even Rocket would have trouble getting past the magic sward that is protecting the mountain from non-griffions, unless there's a griffion with them."

"Does anyone know where the sward is?" asked Daniel, walking into view.

"Nope. It's said that it's hidden on Lookout Point. Why do you want to know Daniel?" I asked.

"So that we know that it won't get into the wrong hands." he replied.

"Oh, don't worry. If the Sward of Ages leaves the mountain, I would know because the shield would drop." I told them. "Besides, how would anyone reach it when legend says that only a special griffion could touch it."

"Good point." said Shay. "Um... how's the ruling business?"

"Different." I replied. Jewel flew from my shoulder to a tree. After awhile of shifting, she fell asleep. I poked her till she woke up. "Go on home Jewel." Happily, she took off and winked out of sight. "Hop on, I'll take you guys to Griffion Mountain. It looks a whole lot better that last time.

Coming into view of the mountain, the barren slope was covered with young trees. Flying upwards now, the trees grew thinner till there wasn't any, then we were covered with clouds. Coming out of them, I heard them gasp, for before us was the impossible. Grass covered the landing area, trees grew everywhere, and rare plants thrived. I landed and they hopped off stunned. The griffions called out a greeting and went back to work.

Crystal wind chimes played to the wind as we entered the main tunnel. the floor was covered with green moss and lights hung along the walls. We went past several rooms, but looked in to see living quarters and schools being set up and Daycare nests being built. After awhile of walking, we headed to my living quarters.

Moss grew along the floor and plants grew in corners. Crystals surrounded the lights, creating a rainbow effect throughout the chamber. A nest took up a small room while some tables were throughout the main chamber. A pool was formed in a smaller chamber. Two bookshelves took up one wall, filled with ancient tomes and information. Jewel slept near the fireplace.

"What do you guys think?" I asked as we went back to the landing area.

"You guys done all this in a month? Its amazing!" explained Daniel.

"How did you do all this so fast?" Shay asked.

"Magic." I answered. "As well as working hands."

"Where's Maxx?" shay asked, looking around.

"He's with Amish, exploring temples and other ancient cities for lost information of the Ancient Mobiums." Stretching my wings, I said, "Hop on and I will take you to Crystal Lake."

Landing along the edge of the lake, we saw some griffions tending plants and releasing some birds and fish. Some dragonflies flew above the clear water while we stood in the shade of a willow tree.

"It's so peaceful here Gryph. How did you do this?" Shay asked, spreading her hands wide.

"We're peaceful by nature, rarely do we need to fight." I replied.

"Know what Gryph? This is a great spot to relax when we have a break."

"I know. This is my favorite reading spot." I looked around, "Zenith talked to me last night."

"Who's that?" asked Daniel

"He's the King of Fate."

"What did he say?"

"That I still have lots to learn. After all the books I've read, I'm surprised that I can learn more." I settled down a bit as I watched the birds flirt back and forth.

"We're going to have to leave and head back home." said Shay. "it's so beautiful here, but we can't stay. We'll visit again, don't worry."

I heaved a sigh, "I know Shay. I wish I could still live with you guys, but I'm needed here."

Shay whispered to Daniel after she saw the loneliness in Gryph's eyes, "We need to get everyone together for Gryph's party tomorrow. We need it to be extra special."

I had just put away my feather bookmarks when I heard the crystal curtains chime.

"What is it Quickstrike?"

"A message from Shay Ranay, sent by a tiger striped flicky." Quickly, I read it.

Dear Gryph,

We have some important info on Nectron I think you need to know. The meeting is in half an hour.

Signed,

Shay Ranay

"Quickstrike, I'll be at Crystal City for awhile." With that, I ran outside and took to the air.

Twenty minutes later, I landed in front of the meeting room. It was dark when I walked in, but it didn't stay that way for long.

"SURPRISE!" yelled everyone as they leaped out of hiding. "Happy Birthday Gryph!" Shay snapped a quick photo of me standing there while Shay and Kit came from the kitchen with the cake and ice-cream as everyone sang.

"Blow out the candles Gryph!" said Tails. "Or I'll blow them out myself." I smiled and blew them out. After cake and ice-cream, the presents appeared. After I opened them, I thought it was too much.

"Flowers from Ant, a frog form Tails, a headset communicator from Rotor, and a rose bush from Bunnie. A dog bone from Muskie, a translator from Amish, friendship bracelet from Dulcy, and a perch for Jewel from Sonic. A necklace from Maxx, a bird feeder from Uncle Chuck, a lizard from Chuckie, a small power stone from Knuckles, and a book from the Chaotix. Shay gave me a pouch to hold stuff in while flying, and Kitt gave me a homemade picture frame. Then Shay gave me the best yet, it was a picture of all of us together after the Zone Wars.

Halfway through the games, an explosion called the party to a halt.

"That was at the Ring Pool!" yelled Sonic.

By the time we got there, the pool was buried under tons of rock. Sonic buzzed sawed to the machine that makes the power rings. We then moved it to Crystal Lake, where it would be safe.

Over the next two days, explosions continued to happen around Mobius. Nectron then gave a warning.

"You will surrender the planet to me or be destroyed! You have 24 hours to surrender!" The sky was then filled with his evil laughter.

Working together, we found the war ship he was hiding in above the Temple of No Return.

I got every griffion together, all of us carrying out crossbows. Everyone who couldn't fly was on our backs. Sonic on Dulcy, Tails in his plane, Daniel on Rocket, Shay with Tails, and Shay on my back. We took to the air in formation and headed towards the war ship.

As we neared, Nectron unleashed the rest of the Swatbots. Everyone fought, then we continued with only ten griffions gliding towards the ground.

"Formation Omega!" I ordered. We spread out and encircled the ship. "Attack 4B!" A fourth of us dove at the ship, only to be shot down with lasers. "Shields!" Bubble, fire, and electric shields appeared around the griffions.

Shay then cried, "Now!" The rest of us dove forward towards the ship. A few of us were hit, but we landed on various parts of the ship and got inside.

We searched the ship, springing traps as we went. Finally, we found him. I was the only one to get inside before the blast doors closed everyone out.

"Now you are mine!" sneered Nectron as he leaped at me, I dodged, but his whip sliced into my shoulder and I hissed in pain. His laughter caused my eyes to glow blood red.

"You'll never have me!" I screamed as I leaped for his neck. A power blast knocked me aside, causing me to slam into the wall. Quickly I scrambled to my feet and whipped my tail at his face, cutting him. He then leaped, and before I knew it, he was on my back. Quick as lightning, I turned my head and buried my beak into his shoulder.

"AHHH!" he hollered, falling back, as I leaped free. He then leaped, but before he reached me, I opened a portal and he fell through. Closing it, I moved dizzying. I then passed out because of the pain just when the others opened the blast doors.

Epilogue

I woke up in a nest of fresh straw. I lifted my head, only to lower it again and to cry out in pain.

"Awake I see." said Doctor Quack, walking in.

"Wa...what happened.?" I asked weakly.

"Oh, fractured wings and legs, minor head injury, and worn out." He smiled, "As well as defeating Nectron."

"Is she awake yet?" asked a voice.

"Come on in."

An older griffion I've never seen before came in. She was slightly darker than me, but familiar somehow.

"Oh thank heavens your all right." she cried.

"Who?" I asked, trying to remember.

"Don't you remember me, ashke." I knew that word, it meant beloved.

"Mom?"

"Yes, its me, ashke." Tears formed in her eyes.

"How?" I asked, trying to get up, only for Storm to hold me down.

"Nectron only wounded me, but I blacked out, your father didn't make it." This time the tears did fall. "I hid in a underground cavern all this time, hiding from him. I wanted to rescue you, but I couldn't get out. I got out two days ago when an explosion opened the cavern, releasing me." That was when I started to cry. "Hush now, ashke, its all right, I'm here now."