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Magick is spelt like that on purpose. There's a reason why though I don't want to explain here.
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TWO TRIBES
BY MASTER HUNTER
Chapter 2 - The Brotherhood
The Rogues weren't the type to just sit around and do nothing, especially Shadow. When he saw Sonic leave with that mysterious Green Hedgehog he had to follow them. Naturally Rouge and Omega came with him, they weren't about to break up the team just yet. They continued to follow as the new black Hedgehog led Sonic and Tails away from the fight.
"Shadow, Something's bothering me. Sonic isn't the type to run away from a fight. It's Illogical", said Omega.
"Perhaps his true nature is starting to show through, Perhaps Sonic is nothing more than a coward", said Shadow.
"Hey look that Black Hedgehog is leading them to another abandoned warehouse", said Rouge.
Sure enough the Black Hedgehog led the two heroes to a small warehouse nested quite comfortable in the middle of the city.
"Ok buddy, just who are you?" asked Sonic.
"I'll explain everything once we're inside", said the Black Hedgehog searching for a hidden switch.
"Hey Sonic why did you run from Manic?" asked Tails.
"I dunno. Guess I must've got caught up in the heat of the moment. As soon as I saw our new friend here I just had this feeling that I had to follow him", said Sonic
"But what about Amy? Knuckles? The Rogues? They're all at risk now", said Tails.
"Oh my god you're right. I left Amy fighting her brother alone", said Sonic, "I have to go back to rescue her"
"Not today brother", said the Black Hedgehog pulling Sonic into the dark hallway that had just opened up.
Shadow grabbed Rouge and Omega and followed Sonic into the dark hallway too. Shadow bumped straight into Sonic as he skidded to a halt, knocking them both off their feet.
"Hey! Shadow?" asked Sonic getting back up.
"You didn't think the Rogues were going to miss out on all the action did you?" asked Shadow.
"Shadow the Hedgehog too? Well done Raine", said a new voice.
In front of the group was an Android that looked like a cross between Maria and Emerl. The Black Hedgehog stood next to the Android.
"Greetings Brothers. I am Sephie, and this is Raine. Shadow, Sonic we share similar origins to you, for you see we too were part of Project Shadow", said the Android.
"Welcome to the Brotherhood. A group for all those who were a part of Project Shadow", said Raine.
"What? There were more ultimate lifeforms?" Asked Rouge.
"Indeed. There are two other members here already, one I believe you've already met, Nite the Wolf", said Sephie.
Sonic examined Raine more closely. His spikes were much thinner and seemed more like a long batch of hair than thick spikes. Complementing his black fur was a pattern on top that looked like Rain. It was clear where the name came from. His cuffs were spiked leather bracelets.
"As you know I am Raine the Hedgehog. We've done some research and concluded that I was created sometime in between Sonic and Shadow, developing the more streamlined spines", said Raine, "I found Sephie alone and upset. When I found the truth about her origins I felt like I found a Kindred Spirit and went to find more. I never thought I would find the finished Project, Sonic or the great leader of The 3 Shadows, the first model Shadow"
"I was created when Gerald though of using ancient technology from the Gizoid. He replicated its Skill copying ability, though it took 18 attempts. I was model 18a. 18b and 18c fell in battle and so the idea was scrapped. Gerald created me to look like Maria to fill the void her death left in his life. I spent the majority of the first few years of my life being Gerald's Assistant. When I found out about Maria I aimed to live the life she never had", said Sephie.
"I see it. You're like a mix between Emerl and Maria", said Shadow, "Hey is that?"
"Yes it's Maria's Gun", said Sephie moving her hand to reveal a gun in a holster.
"I thought I'd lost it forever", said Shadow.
"So you have all of Emerl's skill copying abilities? That could prove useful later on", said Omega.
"Wait a minute, how come you know so much about Sonic and Shadow?" asked Rouge.
"Good point", said Sonic.
"Oh we've been monitoring your progress very closely. They way you handled Streak and The Seven Chaos Demons were more than enough proof if ever we needed it. We were unsure about approaching Sonic. Shadow is a different matter, there was never a right moment", said Raine.
"I understand, though I'm not overly fond of being spied on", said Shadow.
"Like we care hedgehog", said Raine, "Both you and Sonic are more than welcome to join the Brotherhood"
"Erm, we'll think about it right Shadow", said Sonic
Shadow shrugged.
"I don't really care; I'm already part of a team. I fight alongside the Ultimate E-series Robot and the ultimate treasure hunter. I already feel like I'm where I belong", said Shadow.
"I'm going to have to agree with Shadow. I have enough friends already", said Sonic.
"Oh great I went all that way and they don't even want to Join. Jerks", said Raine.
Raine stormed out of the room.
"What's his problem?" asked Rouge.
"Oh that's just how Raine is. He always seems to be in a bad mood. I think it's because he was given such a girly name", said Sephie.
"Well anyway it's been fun but I have to deal with an assassin on my tail and an evil genius about to start something sinister", said Sonic.
"Shh! Did you hear that?" asked Sephie.
The room went silent for a while before Sephie fired Maria's gun at an overhanging vent. The panel which the bullet hit and dropped to the floor. Hiding behind it was a Black bird creature. The Bird dropped to the floor and took a defensive stance with his Tongfer Cutlass combo.
The bird was all Black, with the exception of a small patch of white fur on his chest. He wore a green monocle on his right eye and his shoes had a zigzag pattern, splitting its colour scheme of cream and red. The bladed weapons had golden handles, with the Tongfer sword being held with his left arm and the Cutlass sword held with his right.
"Who are you?" asked Sephie.
"Call me Air the Raven", said the Bird
"Well Air, What are you doing here? Why are you spying on us?" asked Sephie.
"You'll have to beat me to find out", said Air before taking off into the air with his large wings.
"Why does everything come down to fighting? Well if that's the way you want to play it, bring it on", said Sephie.
Sephie jumped to her feet with her sight focused on Air. Her eyes turned red, which if it meant the same thing it did for Emerl, Sephie was using the Skill copy technique. This was confirmed as she said
"Scanning…Skill copied", said Sephie.
Sephie's Metallic armour suddenly sprouted wings and Sephie was flying just like Air. Air bombed into Sephie preparing to strike her with his blades. Sephie dodged the attack with her eyes turning red once more.
"Scanning…Skill copied", said Sephie.
Air turned around to find Sephie was using the same attack he just did. Sephie bumped straight into Air, pushing him into the wall. Air fell to the floor and just as he got up an arrow flew past him with a rope attached. The rope tied round him, binding him by tying his arms and his wings together.
"What the hell?" asked Air.
"Well done Angel", said Sephie.
In a doorway stood a purple Hedgehog that sort of resembled Amy. Spikes pointed outside and complimented its dreadlocked nicely. It was female and around the same age as Amy. She wore a black shirt, red belt and a low cut cyan top. Around her neck was a silver necklace with a giant orb attached. She also wore Red gloves with the finger tips removed and a purple mark on each. As well as a long pink scarf and pink shoes with a purple stripe and sole.
She was holding a bow and reached back to pull out another arrow from the satchel on her back.
"That's OK Angel, I'm sure we've got him now", said Sephie.
"Better to be safe than sorry", said Angel
"Oh where are my manners. Guys this is Angel Storm Rose, also known as Rose Caída", said Sephie.
"It means Fallen Rose. It's a pleasure to meet you", said Angel
"A Rose? You're not any relation to Amy or Manic are you?" asked Sonic
"Never heard of them Amigos", said Angel, "Though I know the name Rose is prestigious, they are no doubt a relation. Though it doesn't matter, I was adopted anyway"
"Angel was a Hedgehog infused with Echidna DNA from a fossil he found on Angel Island", said Sephie, "She is adept with a bow and arrow and that orb around her neck allows her to use Magick"
Shadow walked over to Air and examined his weapons.
"An odd combo, but you seem to be very adept with them", said Shadow.
Shadow then swung the blades around.
"I didn't know you were into Weapons Shadow", said Sonic.
"It's more of a hobby. I like the feel of a good gun or blade between my fingers", said Shadow.
"Hey get off them", said Air.
Shadow held the tip of the Cutlass on the Edge of Air's throat.
"Show me respect bird or I'll slice your throat", said Shadow
"Cool it Shadow. You said you'd tell us what you're doing here is we beat you", said Sonic, "So come on, talk already"
"My name is Air the Raven, GASH member number 14869. I've been sent to investigate your organisation", said Air.
"GASH! Again!" said Sonic.
"The Guild for Assassin's Spies and Hunters are still going! Oh this isn't good…wait you know about them Grandpa…" said Rouge.
Rouge had started to take Joz's Gear as Standard and was holding onto The Annemuir.
"Your Grandmother Sapphire was part of a subsection of GASH known as the Deadly gems. They were Jealous of my title and spent a great deal of their free time hunting me down", said Rouge
"That's right, I remember. But Sapphire's dead isn't she?" asked Shadow.
Rouge turned her head to side upset.
"Yes…I don't like that Grandpa there's something you're not telling me…Not today Rouge, some other time", said Rouge.
"Well if Sapphire's dead, who's in Charge? Ruby?" asked Shadow.
"She was the next in line, so probably", said Rouge.
"She is. How do you know our master?" asked Air.
"About 50 years ago they were the greatest assassins ever known, but I…I mean my Grandfather had the title of Master hunter. We had to fight them as The 3 Shadows plenty of times", said Rouge.
"But they must be in their 60's by now", said Shadow.
"Which is why they have new Blood. Air, Manic, who knows who else", said Sonic
"So what do you think they want?" asked Sephie.
"You're a group of Ultimate Lifeforms; I'm thinking this is another test of strength. They want to prove their worth as bounty hunters by going after us", said Shadow, "You can count me in. Attacking you just because you're part of Project Shadow is just low"
"Which means you have the powers of the Ultimate Rogues on your side too", said Omega.
"What about us Sonic? Are we going to help them too?" asked Tails.
"Hmm! On the one hand we'd be helping people who are being treated unfairly, on the other Eggman's up to something and we must be ready to stop whatever it is he's planning", said Sonic
"Manic's part of GASH right. We can still be prepared for Eggman but with Manic still on your tail your apart of this too", said Tails.
"I guess you're right. We'll go get Knuckles and then you'll have the support of the Sonic Heroes too", said Sonic.
"Wait Manic failed?" asked Air.
"Yes, though if it wasn't for Amy….Oh god! I forgot again. She could be in serious trouble", said Sonic
"Manic's not going to hurt his sister Sonic. He's after you. If anything he'll take her unconscious body to GASH HQ", said Air.
"Then you're going to take us there, NOW!" said Sonic angrily.
"Angel! Get Nite and Raine. It looks like we have a fight on our hands", said Sephie.