I'm one of those who like the idea of Manic being Amy's Brother instead of Sonic's.
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TWO TRIBES
BY MASTER HUNTER
Chapter 1 - Sibling Rivalry
Sonic and Shadow stared each other down waiting for the other to attack. The soft warm air of Beautiful Beach brushed across their skins. Grasping an Emerald tightly each they attacked. Their Chaos energy attacks cancelled each other out and the two smashed into each other sending them flying in the opposite direction. Both flipped and skidded across the floor with the hand against the ground. Dashing towards each other again, both punched the other's chin. They two turned to face each other again.
"You've gotten stronger Shadow. You're almost as powerful as me now", said Sonic.
"Less talk more fight", said Shadow.
Just as they were about to continue their fight they were called over by Amy.
"Hey guys, foods ready", said Amy.
"Cool. Come on Shadow, we'll finish this another time", said Sonic.
Sonic ran off to the Beach hut, Shadow sighed and followed.
It had been a couple of months since the whole Streak Incident and now it was summer. All of the 12 heroes were at the beach to enjoy the sunshine, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Cream, Big, Shadow, Rouge, Omega, Vector, Espio and Charmy. Amy grabbed Sonic's arm as soon as he came close enough. Sonic groaned but allowed Amy to hug tightly on his arm.
"I'm so glad you're here Sonic", said Amy.
"Like I was going to miss out on a party", said Sonic.
A loud voice could be heard from behind them. Someone was surfing and enjoying the big waves of the ocean. Shadow looked behind him to find a Green Hedgehog surfing the waves and moving towards the beach.
"Amy I thought this place would be ours only", said Shadow.
"It is. Hey who's that?" asked Amy turning around also, "No way"
Amy let go of Sonic and ran to the ocean. She hugged the Green Hedgehog. Sonic stood their shocked.
"Heh! You're not Jealous are you Sonic?" asked Shadow smiling.
"No of course not", said Sonic.
Sonic ran towards the Green Hedgehog followed by Shadow.
"Who's this Amy?" asked Sonic.
Amy let go of the Hedgehog.
"Oh sorry guys. Manic this is Sonic and Shadow, Sonic, Shadow this is Manic, My Brother", said Amy.
"Pleasure you meet you dudes. So what's going on here, some sort of beach party?" asked Manic.
"Brother! You never told me you had a brother", said Sonic.
"You never asked", said Amy, "Yeah Manic it's a beach party and you're more than welcome to join us"
"So Manic, I suppose you have loads of embarrassing stories about your sister huh?" asked Shadow.
"Oh a ton. Let's go back to the hut and I'll tell you some of my favourites. This one time Amy had just got her hammer and she was using it to smash everything…" said Manic leading the two male Hedgehogs back to the hut.
"Hey! Don't tell Sonic that story. Manic please", said Amy.
Amy chased the three hedgehogs back to the hut. Inside Manic continued to tell stories that made the other 11 heroes laugh. Amy was not amused.
"So what have you been doing with yourself Manic?" asked Amy trying to change the subject.
"I've been wandering the beaches looking for the ultimate wave. Still haven't found it though", said Manic.
"Shame Chaos isn't still alive. He would certainly give you a challenge", said Sonic.
"Even if he was I'm not letting you smash up the Master Emerald again just for some silly waves", said Knuckles.
"Oh lighten up Red. Actually guys if you'll excuse me I have something I need to take care of", said Manic.
Manic stood preparing to leave.
"Aw don't go now. We want to hear more stories about Amy as a child, erm I mean a younger child", said Rouge.
"I'm not leaving, just I need to be alone for a while", said Manic.
Manic left and the party resumed as normal. Amy grabbed Sonic and led him to the roof of the hut. By now it was night and the stars were out. Sonic lay against the soft roof of the hut.
"So what do you think of Manic?" asked Amy.
"Yeah he's great. After those stories I don't think I'll ever see you in the same light again", said Sonic smiling.
Amy slapped Sonic's belly.
"Hey", said Amy.
"Lighten up Amy. At least you have these stories", said Sonic, "I can't remember anything before the Scrap Brain incident"
"The stars look beautiful tonight don't they Sonic?" asked Amy.
"Yeah they're cool", said Sonic.
Suddenly some grunting noises could be heard in the distance. Sonic and Amy looked over in that direction to find Manic practicing hammer strikes with a giant hammer.
"So that's what he's doing. Training", said Amy.
"What he carries a hammer too?" asked Sonic.
"Yeah he had a special hammer made that can be transformed into surfboard. All of the Rose's carry hammers", said Amy.
"He doesn't seem like a Freedom Fighter though", said Sonic.
"That's a good point. I've never seen Manic fight before. I always though his hammer was for show. But if he's training there must be a reason behind it", said Amy, "Sonic I'm worried".
"About what?" asked Sonic.
"Manic. Even if he is my brother there's this nagging feeling that something isn't right. He suddenly appears when Eggman has gone quiet", said Amy.
"You're Jealous aren't you?" asked Sonic.
"What?" asked Amy.
"You're Jealous that he's held my attention since he got here. You're Jealous that everyone adores him right now", said Sonic.
"I am not. Just be careful Sonic. I haven't seen him in a long time", said Amy.
"Ok Amy I believe you. I'll be careful", said Sonic.
The next day, as Sonic quickly said goodbye he was stopped by Manic.
"Wait Sonic. Can I speak to your privately", said Manic.
Sonic nodded and the two left the hut. They continued their conversation as they walked along the beach.
"Sonic I have a problem. Someone is trying to kill me", said Manic.
"Go on", said Sonic.
"I'm not the type of person who works. I steal to get by. Yeah I know it's wrong but I have no choice", said Manic.
"Stealing? You still have a choice, just live with Amy", said Sonic.
"I can't. She still lives off mom and dads money. They disowned me and I vowed I would never rely on them again", said Manic.
"Well anyway what do you need me for?" asked Sonic.
"I'm sick of running from them. I want to fight them, but not alone. Will you help me?" asked Manic.
Sonic took a moment to think.
"I won't hurt an innocent person, but then you sound like you really need help. Ok I'll assist you but I'm not going to fight unless it's necessary", said Sonic.
"That'll do. Come on follow me", said Manic.
Meanwhile Amy and Tails had been watching the conversation.
"I don't trust him", said Tails.
"Hey that's my brother", said Amy.
"Sorry, but he comes here out of nowhere. Doesn't tell us what he's been up to. Sneaks off during the night and now he's talking to Sonic privately. Something's up", said Tails.
"You have a point. Though I think you're also Jealous of Manic spending so much time with Sonic is such a short time", said Amy.
"Also Jealous? Well at least you're admitting it. I suppose you're right", said Tails.
Just then Sonic and Manic ran off.
"Hey where are they going?" asked Amy.
"Let's follow them", said Tails.
Manic led Sonic to an abandoned warehouse outside of Capitol City. Most of the windows had been boarded up. Some light made it into the warehouse. Inside was nothing. Sonic was confused, if this was a hideout where was all the people. He turned to find that Manic had disappeared.
"Huh? Manic? Where did you go?" asked Sonic.
The only noise that could be heard was the echo of Sonic's footsteps as he wandered through the warehouse. Then all of a sudden two metal pincers came out from the ground and grabbed Sonic while he was off guard. All of the lights then came on to reveal Manic at a video camera with a large TV screen above his head.
"What the? Manic what's going on?" asked Sonic.
"My name is Manic Rose. I am a hired assassin from a group known as GASH, the Guild for Assassins, Spies and Hunters. It's our policy to reveal our real identities before we make our kills", said Manic.
"Hired Assassin. Oh let me guess, Eggman paying you for this right", said Sonic.
"Correct Hedgehog", said Eggman suddenly appearing on the TV screen.
"What's you plan this time Egghead?" asked Sonic.
"I haven't actually got one, but as soon as you're gone I'm sure to think of something", said Eggman, "Ok assassin, finish the job".
"I'm sorry Sonic. I can't believe I have to kill my hero. But a job's a job", said Manic.
Manic edged closer as Sonic struggled to get out of his binds.
"No, I'm not going to let it end like this", said Sonic.
Manic held his hammer up high as if to strike Sonic. But that's as far as it got as Amy jumped out of nowhere and smashed her hammer into Manic.
"Leave Sonic alone", said Amy, "I don't know what's going on with you, but if you're trying to kill Sonic you're my Enemy".
"Amy! You don't understand. I was hoping to do this without your interference. But if I have to take you out first, well then bring it on", said Manic.
As Manic and Amy fought, Tails released Sonic from his binds. Manic smashed his hammer into Amy, sending her flying into the opposite wall. Sonic was then freed.
"AMY, RUN!" shouted Sonic.
Sonic and Tails ran out of the building as Amy returned to her feet. Distracted by Sonic and Tails' escape, Manic was then hit by Amy. Manic slid across the floor by the force.
"Ok Brother Talk. What's going on here?" asked Amy.
"I have no time for this sis. I have to kill Sonic the hard way now", said Manic running towards the exit of the warehouse. Amy followed.
Meanwhile outside Sonic and Tails ran through the desert surrounding the warehouse. They were suddenly stopped by a large metal wall that had suddenly sprouted from the ground. Tails grabbed Sonic and tried to fly over but was shot at by guns. Sonic grabbed Tails' arm and raced away from the bullet fire. There was no where to hide as Manic came out of the warehouse and spotted them instantly.
Then suddenly there was an explosion, creating a hole in the wall.
"Follow me", said a black hedgehog from the hole.
"Should we trust him?" asked Tails.
"We don't have a choice", said Sonic.
Sonic and Tails raced off towards the Hedgehog. Manic tried to keep up but lost them. He then turned his attention to Amy who had caught up to him.
"Good Sonic got away", said Amy.
"Damn it sis, you don't understand", said Manic
"Well tell me then. What have you been doing all these years?" asked Amy.
"I'm an assassin, part of a group led by Grandma Ruby", said Manic.
"Grandma Ruby? She's alive?" asked Amy.
"Yes. We got hired by someone to take out Sonic. Ruby is testing me with this job", said Manic, "And I don't intend to fail"
"Let me guess. Eggman right. Well Manic you have two options. We could continue fighting or you could bring me to grandma and I'll see if maybe I can change her mind", said Amy.
"It's not going to work, but I suppose fighting is getting us nowhere", said Manic, "Ok I'll take you to GASH headquarters".