Sup guys? Lighting Wolf here, back with another story, this one about Sonic. Enjoy the 800-word chapter. I don't own Sonic; Sega and a few others do.

Every soldier inside the Nocturnus Clan was trained to conquer and expand their empire. Within the millenniums that they were imprisoned within the Twilight Cage? They had grown in technology and number till they had become a small empire in their own right. Millions of soldiers had become part of their army.

Speaking of the army? Several of those soldiers were busy training currently.

Shade blocked a kick from one of her men before throwing the soldier to the ground. She turned to greet another who lashed out with their leech blade. Shade hummed as she blocked the blade while another soldier fired their arm mounted canon at her.

Shade pivoted around the plasma blast before throwing the soldier into his comrade.

Another approached her, she could tell who he was because of his leech blade, a custom of their people.

"You might wear the armor of a high pretorian, but you are still a Velite in my book." Shade said as she drew her leech blades. "Specter." Shade said as the Praetorian approached her once more.

He drew his own leech blade and charged. Shade greeted him as she would another member of the Nocturnus clan.

Specter swung his blade at her side which was deflected as she pivoted and kicked in his direction. This was countered by Specter bringing up his right arm to block her foot before gripping her leg and tossing him over his shoulder.

"You've improved." Shade said as she landed in a crouch. Specter hummed and shrugged.

"The only soldiers on par with the high praetorians are the other high praetorians, the decurions, and you." Specter replied before drawing closer towards her. "You would know that, would you not, procurator?" Specter teased as he struck once more. Shade blocked the hit aimed at her ribs while she and Specter circled each other.

"Very funny, Specter." Shade stated before she leapt at Specter once again. There was a flight of sparks as their blades connected with each other. "You've heard the mission we were given by Lord Ix?" Shade questioned as the two continued their dance of battle.

Specter nodded as he twirled the blade through his fingers. Specter didn't live up to the name, he was normally curious, laid back, someone who was rather calm.

However? His stance was tense, his muscles wound like serpents. He was entirely focused on battling his commander like a warrior would.

"Going to the other world to bring the clan through." Specter stated and dodged a stab at his left temple. "Yes, they briefed me and the rest of the squad. Lord Ix said you hand picked the squad yourself." Specter said as he directed a punch at her hips.

Shade somersaulted and landed on the balls of her feet. She crouched as Specter held his ground, studying his battle partner as he prepared to fight once more.

Before the two Nocturnus soldiers could clash once more, a voice cut them off.

"Procurator, Praetorian, enough!" Shade and Specter heard which caused both of them and their squad to stand rigid. "Your training is concluded for today…. Your missing is in 2 hours. Pack your things." They heard which caused them to turn and bow.

Ix stood and watched the duo depart. Specter turned to Shade as the squad walked towards their quarters.

"Why are there only scouts in the squad?" Specter questioned and turned to look at Shade. "There are no Decurions, no Praetorians, no Hastatus or any of their classes." Specter stated as he sheathed his leech blade on his hip.

Shade hummed and chuckled before crossing her arms. A noise that was only amplified and caused Specter to look to the side. Specter narrowed his eyes as he looked to the side.

"This is not an invasion force, but a capture group." Shade stated as Specter crossed his arms. "Your scared of being shown up?" Shade questioned as Specter rolled his eyes.

"No." Specter said as he hummed and withdrew his canon into his right arm. "Simply wondering why, we set out with only scout soldiers." Specter stated as he turned and entered his room.

Shade sighed and did the same. Their mission would be nothing but a brief retrieval mission.

Author Notes

Phew, first chapter done! I want to point out that next chapter will be in 2-6 months and will be much longer. It will also show how Shade and Specter know each other. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!

P.S: I will be making a Lien-Da, Lara-Su, and Nicole stories sooner or later hopefully. Next chapter will be 1200 words or such and will hopefully be sooner or later.