Chapter 5: A Hedgehog's Newfound Courage!
Nova, filled to the brim with sadness and regret, began to cry as he sobbed out "Why does everyone…have to die around me?". Sonic then placed his hand on Nova's shoulder as he said "It's okay, we'll beat Biotron, I know it because we will win if we work together". Nova then stood back up and said "I need to be alone for a little bit" as Nova suddenly rushed away. Tails then said "Nova, wait!" as he began to spin his tails together when Knuckles said "Let him go Tails, Nova needs to be alone right now".
"b..But Knuckles.." Tails began to say before Knuckles continued "Nova just witnessed innocent people being killed by Biotron just like we have, right now, he needs time to be alone, i just hope that he cools himself off in time."
Meanwhile:
Nova had just stopped by a cherry blossom tree on a hill as he tried to recollect himself. "i..I can't believe it, Biotron really did kill them…i should've stayed and turned myself in…but even if i did, he still would've…" Nova then punched the tree that he was sitting beside as he cursed to himself "If only i didn't let them stay, maybe i would've saved them" when he hears a voice behind him "A Warrior who strikes with anger in his heart will not win" as Nova turns around, startled.
"Who said that?" Nova says as the voice continues "Nova, your anger will not get you or your friends anywhere, to conquer that rage, you need to come to terms with the truth" as suddenly, a ghostly figure manifested as a purple mongoose wearing a red kimono and wielding a samurai sword.
"m..Master?" Nova said right before the figure said "Yes, it is me, Aki The Mongoose"
"But I thought you're dead?" Nova said with Aki replying "I'm still dead, but I came back from the dead to help you with the threat you're facing".
"You mean Biotron?" Nova said with Aki responding "No, the one threat greater than Biotron is you!" as Nova replies with "Myself?".
"Your emotions can be a massive hindrance in your fight against Biotron, to overcome these emotions, you first must learn to control them". "b..But my friends in the city…" Nova was going to say before Aki finished saying "They died, i know it may sound selfish, considering that it's your friend's we're talking about, but you must focus more on the enemy at hand".
"b..But how master, I just can't stop thinking about Lucy and Pyro" Nova said as Aki responded "Don't focus on the death of your friends, instead focus on the positive moments you had and turn those feelings of happiness into your strength".
Nova then closed his eyes and thought of when Lucy brought Nova a birthday cake and when Pyro watched a movie with Nova. Suddenly, Nova's left hand was covered in a crimson aura as Nova opened his eyes to see it. "Is this my Hyper-Go-On reacting with my emotions?" Nova said as Aki looked content.
"Well, it looks like you can master this new power easily, now I must leave." Aki said as he turned around when Nova said "Master, before you go, can I ask one question?". "Make it quick" Aki said as Nova said "Is my mother alright?".
Aki looked at Nova with a smile on his face as he started to fade away. Nova then knows what he must do. Nova then walks to Master Aki's Shrine where his sword was laying.
It was a katana that had a long flowing red ribbon on the handle. The end of the sheath had the face of a Chinese dragon engraved in gold. Nova then grabbed the sword, proclaiming to his Master "Thank you for this lesson, Master" with a smile on his face as he then sped off.
At Tails' Workshop, Team Sonic were discussing plans on what to do now. Tails said "Are we sure we should let Nova be alone?, you know how emotional he can get when left alone" as Knuckles replied "Well whether Nova gets his act together or not is entirely up to him, he knows he gets too emotional, but he also knows that by being alone, he will at least be able to get his act straight". Sonic then peers out the window when he sees a red blur heading towards the workshop.
"Well, look who it is." Sonic says as the red blur stops in front of the workshop, carrying his master's sword. The group then ran out the door, greeting the hedgehog.
"So, are you cleared up Nova?" Tails said as Nova replied "Not only that, but I have a new weapon I want to make improvements on" as Nova held out his master's katana to the group.
Tails then activates his machine, prompting Nova to put the sword in as the machine scans it.
Tails then puts in the specific modifications for Nova particularly, he added a small energy converter that took on the shape of a fireball on the handle of the sword as well as a stronger blade shaped like a dragon. Nova also modified his Nunchucks, adding the same modifications as his sword while also adding the ability to combine together to make a staff-like weapon.
Knuckles then took his gloves off and decided to modify his own gloves, where their spikes were more claw-like and it has the ability to convert it's kinetic energy to destructive shockwaves. Tails modified his own arm cannon to fire off stronger blasts.
Sonic then said "Like I need an upgrade, I'm good enough already". Knuckles then said "Can't wait to take my own frustrations on Biotron with these".
Tails then notices a red glow flying towards them as Tails exclaims "Wait a minute, that kinda looks like.." when the glow lands in front of the workshop as Nova recognizes what the glow is as a red squid-like creature with three blue eyes was hovering a female chihuahua with blue eyes, blue sandals and a green dress with pink flowers. "l..Lucy, Nova, you're alive?" Nova said with joy in his voice as Lucy explained "It was scary, just as Biotron was fixing to fire his attack, your little friend created some-sort of forcefield that managed to nullify the blast around us".
Nova then ran up to Lucy, hugging her as tears began to flow "I'm just glad you're safe, I thought I will never see you again".
Sonic then said "Well, ain't this a lovely reunion" as Tails said "I'm glad you two are safe" as Pyro hovered over Nova. Nova said "Lucy, I want you to stay here, make sure you don't open the door until we come back, alright?" as Lucy said "Si, senor Nova".
Team Sonic then went on Tails' Tornado as it flew into the skies above. "So, what's the plan?" Nova said as Sonic said "It's simple, one, head straight towards Biotron's fortress, two, I have no idea". Nova then felt something rub against his leg as Pyro hovered over Nova's head.
"p..Pyro, when did you get on this plane? Nova said as Tails said "Well, it's too late to turn back, he's stuck with us".
"Knuckles said "Well, The more,The merrier i guess?" as Sonic said "Okay Biotron, look out cause Team Sonic is coming for you"
End of Chapter 5.
