The only character I own in this story is Fangor, Green Lightning, and their dark sides (will appear in part 3). Thoughts will be in italics. The words of the sages will be in bold print. Sorry if I get the accents for Bunny and Anthonie wrong. This story is about the bonds of friendship and how it can influence even the strongest warrior to act selflessly to save that person from death. The story starts in Knothole and is done from Fangor's POV (point of view) throughout most of the story. It is probably going to be the best work I have done so far, so please review. And I must warn you: This story contains HEAVY violence. I will be listing the main characters' respective ages and birthdays at the beginning of each chapter (if any of their ages have changed) and possibly a quote by the Kintushian sages. Well, time to continue the story of: The Guardian of the Forest

Chapter 5: The fall of the king

Character ages:

Fangor: 16-February 18 (Green Lightning: 6)

Miles 'Tails' Prower: 9-January 30

Sally Acorn (called 'Aunt Sally' by Tails): 15-may 3

Sonic Hedgehog: 17-August 9

Amy Rose: 15-August 19

Rotor: 16-November 9

Bunny Rabbot: 16-January 8

Anthonie: 16-April 17

Shadow: 17-March 26

Knuckles: 17-June 9

Rouge: 16-June 17

Dr. Quack: 41-April 29

Almost 4 years later…

NOVEMBER 23

I woke up and looked out the window after another dreamless night. It was morning, but not a school day, meaning I could take a break. I decided to see if the king needed me to do anything for him, and he said, " I am afraid I am going to have you take the night shift again Fangor. I feel something is going to happen again." I felt painful pricks in my neck, telling something bad was going to happen that night. Something tragic. " Yes sir!" I replied giving my Kintushian salute (right hand and tailblade quickly above my right eye). (as a side note, I always did my patrols in my Kintushian body.) I headed outside to see if anyone else needed help with anything, and, as usual, they didn't. I decided to make my usual rounds to see if anything was wrong at the time. Nothing out of the usual. I thought after finishing my rounds. It was almost night by the time I was done. I went to Sally to inform her that I had night shift that night. She looked disappointed, but allowed me to fulfill my duties to the king. When night came around, I was outside patrolling the forest and the town of Knothole for any sign of trouble. Then I headed for the palace in case something was going on there. What I saw made my blood boil.

The king had been assassinated by swatbots in the night, on MY watch, no less! I immediately woke Sally and Sonic so they would know then I went and woke the rest of the village. " I knew 'butnik had been too quiet for all those years!" Obviously Sonic's reaction to seeing the king lying on the ground, lifeless. " I guess Sally will have to be our new leader, seeing as she is the heir to the throne." I stated. Everyone agreed. It would take a while, but we would eventually wipe out Robotnik's base and restore peace to Mobius. The next few years would be spent preparing for an assault on Robotnik's fortress.

Author's comments:

Alas, a short, important chapter. Not to worry, I will have a longer one next.

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