This is my new story, based around a romance and a sci-fi concept of my own design. This is rated PG-13 because no teenager should have to act PG-safe, especially not in a story involving a romance. If you do not enjoy stories that are not in traditional Sonic action style (Weapons, supernatural powers), or include fan characters, or you do not approve SonicXAmy or TailsXCream, or hybrid characters, you should not watch this film. Er, read this story.
"Ah, welcome! I almost thought you did not want to hear my story!" "Your stories are so numerous. It is becoming irksome." "You will find this one interesting." "Oh?" "Yes. I believe you know of Eggman Robotnic?" "Ah, yes. I know him. Tiresome, arrogant, self-absorbed, oblivious. Predictable, however. I fail to see how any story involving him would be enjoyable, much less interesting." "He was much trickier in life. Come, let us travel back in time. You will not be disappointed."
At this point in time, earth's inhabitants were on the brink of an evolution. For timeless centuries, man had only been able to manipulate his surroundings using primitive physical limbs and tools. They have yet to evolve to pure thought, but they have made a critical step. All over the globe, elemental sages are emerging. Elemental sages are people that are able to manipulate one of the natural elements essential for life for that being. On earth, these include fire, water, earth, air, and nature. Which of these the sage controls is decided by the sage's personality. An earthling with the element of fire is often passionate, emotional, quickly given to insult, and unpredictable. With the element of water, an earthling is dynamic, changes often, and is very sociable. An Earth sage is steady, often given to deep thought, very predictable, but, once disturbed, can be very powerful and destructive. Nature is often a very aware and caring person that is not given in to impulses. Air is someone who is very carefree, powerful, impatient, occasionally given to impulses, but is very calm. There have always been elemental sages on earth, but society has often given in to killing or oppressing these gifted. Deep knowledge is hidden in society, implanted by sages that were wise enough to keep the gift secret. After all, with great power, comes great responsibility. One of the first of the evolving humanoids on earth was a young hybrid anthropomorph.
A
foxrabbit slept lightly in the middle of the night, propped up
against a tree near the dying embers of a fire. His name was Mattimeo
Prower, the son of Miles "Tails" Prower, the king of Altoc, a fox
kingdom. At the age of twenty, Tails married his lifelong rabbit
friend named Cream, and soon afterwards, Matt was born. All it took
was the breaking of a twig to wake the heir to Altoc. Matt, now
nineteen, started silently. He remained still, and watched his
surroundings with his keen, green-blue eyes. With no sign of any
movement, Matt lowered his bright yellow eyebrows and reduced his
eyes to slits, but he dared not drift off to sleep. After half an
hour, his efforts were rewarded by the sight of a figure approaching
in the dim light almost directly to his left. Matt keenly watched the
figure. It was approaching slowly and silently, appearing to glide
over the ground in its cloak. The figure paused, and after ten
minutes of assessing the situation, slowly withdrew something from
his cloak. The figure slowly raised the object. In the moonlight, the
object appeared to be a weapon. Matt quickly reacted. Without moving
a muscle, a strong wind was summoned which knocked the cloaked figure
into a tree. Matt slowly stood up and walked over to the cloaked
figure. It was making no attempt to resist. Matt reached out and
removed the cloak's hood, revealing a black rabbit with tidy hair
and a large, wry grin.
"Ephidel!" Matt shouted.
Flames
roared into life and Matt threw a few logs in the fire pit to fuel
the flames. Matt sat down next to Ephidel and broke out some food
from his pack. Matt sat back to eat, as did Ephidel. Ephidel is
Matt's uncle, being the older brother of his mother. Ephidel,
though not growing any younger, is very strong and fast, and is
skilled in the art of assassination. He always carries his twin
daggers with him, and has a very odd sense of humor. Matt is his
playmate, so to speak. Tonight Ephidel was preoccupied, and seemed
content to simply sit and eat with Matt, excluding his previous act
of pretending to assault Matt. Ephidel's eyes played over Matt's
sword, which hung at his waist. Matt had recently acquired the sword.
It was a token of his search. Matt had recently gone on a quest to
learn more about his wind powers, and, in doing so, uncovered this
sword. It was a middle length, double-edged sword with a simple hilt
and leather-bound grip. It had a logo that looked like flowing wind
in the sword's blade. It was painted blue, and suggested special
powers, for the blue paint, if held in a wind sage's hand, would
seem to glow. It did indeed have special powers. It had two attacks.
One was an attack called Wind Slash. The sword directed the mind
energies of the user into creating a powerful blade of air that flew
at enemies. It could also be used to create a barrier of air that
surrounds the user and then flies outwards at high speeds. Matt
eventually noticed Ephidel's gaze and withdrew his sword. Matt
shifted the sword and the reflected firelight played over his
face.
"That's a nice toy you've got there." Ephidel
grinned. Matt did not shift his gaze.
"It's no toy. Ye must
under-"
"'Ye'?"
"You. I've been searching for
information on my powers. A lot of stuff was written during medieval
and ancient times, when they talked like that. It's hard to not
pick up the style of speech. Anyway, this is a warrior's weapon,
made for wind sages such as myself."
"Hmph." Ephidel
grunted.
Matt watched Ephidel for a while. He secretly felt
protected by Ephidel's presence. Ephidel was better skilled in
covert operations, and could not be easily surprised. Though he was a
trickster, Matt knew Ephidel wouldn't dare hurt him. Even if only
for Delta. Delta was Ephidel's best, and perhaps only friend. Delta
was infinitely more level-headed and reasonable than Ephidel, at
least in the presence of Matt. By an odd turn of events, Ephidel and
Delta are related. Delta is Tails's older brother, and is skilled
in dark magic. Ephidel began to speak of his friend.
"Delta told
me to retrieve you. I don't know why, but he said it was for a good
purpose. When I asked more, he just turned away." Ephidel turned to
Matt and looked him directly and seriously in the eye. Matt was
surprised. Ephidel had never looked at Matt like that before. "It
must be big. The last time I've seen Delta this serious was right
before we fought Malephant thirty years ago." Matt's brow
furrowed, but Ephidel did not continue, and they both soon went back
to sleep.
Matt woke up
early in the morning. Ephidel was standing over Matt, nonchalantly
gazing at his face. Matt let out a yell and attempted to scramble
back and leap up at the same time, but only accomplished an odd sort
of wriggle.
"Good morning, sleeping beauty."
"Ephidel!
How long have you been standing there!" Matt shouted.
"Oh, I
dunno, half an hour?"
"You need something better to do
Ephidel!"
"Oh, are you suggesting that I attempt second
base?"
"Go away Ephidel!"
"Fine. I never really liked
you anyway." Ephidel joked, but he stepped away and allowed Matt to
rise to his feet.
"Oh, by the way twerp, I forgot to tell you
last night, but you have a new cousin."
"A cousin? I never
knew I had any Uncles or Aunts!"
"And I'm just some guy you
know?"
"-Besides you and Delta."
"Technically, she's
not new. She's eighteen years old."
"Really?"
"And
she's not your regular teenager, either. She's hot."
"Uh…"
"And
she's not really your cousin. You know how Sonic adopted your
father? Well, soon after you were born, they had their own baby, but
an incident with Eggman made them lose her. She only recently showed
up. And the only relation she knows off is her father and you, Matt.
She seems really interested in meeting you."
At this point,
Matt's defenses broke down and a deep blush developed under his
fur.
"You are so gullible!" Ephidel laughed
"So I don't
have a cousin?"
"Yes, you do. And yes, she did know you."
"And
what about-?"
"How should I know? I don't give a Donkey's
ass about your love life, much less the love life of a
stranger."
"You are so eccentric Ephidel."
"So now I'm
the equal of Bomber? Well, I guess it's an improvement over a
bug."
"Whatever my status with this girl, I want to meet her.
Did you happen to catch her name?"
"Lauren or Laura or
something like that."
"We should get going."
"Pave the
way, o' great wind master."
Matt glared at Ephidel, but
prepared a vacuum path anyway. They ran off at nearly the speed of
light, and arrived at the castle of Altoc in little more than a
second. Waiting for them outside was Sonic, Amy, Tails, Cream, a
young Rabbit named Cammi, and a beautiful pink hedgehog. The hedgehog
noticed Matt and Ephidel arrive, and ran up to them.
"Matt! I
can't believe I'm finally meeting you!" The girl smiled and
held out her hand. "I'm Laura." Matt shook her hand and
observed her more closely. She looked similar to Amy, with darker
pink fur and longer quills on her head. She wore a light pink sweater
with a white tank top underneath and jeans. She had beautiful blue
eyes that sparkled whenever she smiled. Matt thought she was the most
beautiful thing on earth.
"It seems as if I'm no longer needed
here. Well, whenever you're done playing 'straight', give me a
call and we'll pick up where we left off." Ephidel grinned and
disappeared. Laura frowned for Matt.
"That jerk! You aren't
gay, are you?"
"Of course I'm not. Delta says he's only
like that around me, but I just can't believe that."
"I
wonder why?"
"You ask him. I've never been stupid enough to
try."
"I guess that is kind of naïve."
"Well…"
Matt scratched the back of his ear. Laura smiled.
"I can see
this is getting a little awkward for you. Well, I'll see you a
little later Matt." Laura turned around and walked back to her
parents. Matt found himself unable to take his eyes off of her
backside.
Well peeps, this is it, the prologue of my sixth story, and the first story with a really decent length for the prologue. The next chapter will include more of the plot. You'll see. Anywho, what do you think so far? If you really really really like it, then I have good news for you; after this is finished, I plan on making two more sequels, The Mutant Despotic, and Double Helix.
