A Hedgehog Of Chaldea

Orleans (Part 6)


*Ler's Continue Where We Left Off*

After a few minutes of taking down each zombie around them, wyverns began to appear as well.

"Wyverns!" Jeanne shouted

"What? I am tired of seeing them. They are no more than third-rate instruments, time to get rid of them!"

"You and me both, Amadeus. Now come on, let's show these guys some payback!" Sonic said

Sonic begins running towards the Wyvern as the Wyvern starts to fly right at him as well. Sonic jumps in the air very high and somersaults with his sword right at the Wyvern, attacking it at its stomach and leaving several scratch marks around it. Moments later, Amadeus fires energy projectiles at the Wyvern as they

"Phew! Enemies eliminated! May their souls rest in peace..." Jeanne said

"Peace... Do they desire peace? That is such a foolish thing to say. They have no peace in their souls. There is certainly none residing in us Servants. this world has been frozen for years..." The Servant said

"Ah, great, just great. Could this day get any better?" Sonic commented

"...Servant!"

"Who are you?" Jeanne asks

"Correct. People call me... The Phantom of the Opera. By order of the "Dragon Witch," this town is under my absolute control. Now, now, now. This is the middle of Hell, where mortal life. What are you going to do?" Phantom said

"Well, just like any other time I see an enemy. I just go and fight them. And this is one of those times." Sonic said

"Very interesting. So this is the rodent that my Master is out for blood. My, my, how funny of you for taking such foolish words. I'll make you a deal, rodent. You lay your weapon to me, and I'll spare your life. Or you can fight against me and die an excruciating death." Phantom said

"I appreciate the offer, but I prefer option C to take you down!"

"Just like that, Master! Here we go!" Mash shouted

Moments later, Sonic lunges at Phantom and swings his sword right at him. Phantom also lunges at Sonic as they rattle their weapons at each other. Sonic unleashes several sword swings at Phantom, but Phantom blocks each attack with his claws and counters back by striking Sonic several times with his feet. Using his speed, Sonic quickly evades each claw attack and jumps back away from Phantom soon after. As soon as Sonic lands, Phantom lunges right at him and attacks him, but Mash quickly gets in front of Sonic and blocks Phantom's attacks going right towards Sonic. Phantom continues to strike Mash's shield and attempts to get through her until Jeanne lunges at Phantom and performs several strikes at him. However, Phantom could block each of Jeanne's attacks before being pushed away from her. Moments later, Sonic runs up behind Phamton, does a roundhouse kick on Phantom's head, and knocks him to the ground. Soon after, Sonic curls into a ball and homing attacks right at Phantom but gets hit by the claws and thrown away, falling to the ground soon after.

"GAH... that was a stupid move to do, Sonic!" Sonic said

"Master!" Mash shouted

Phantom quickly gets up and lunges toward Sonic, ready to stab him with his claws, until Mash runs up full speed at Phantom and slams her shield at Phantom, pushing him away from her and Sonic.

"You dare hurt my Master! I won't forgive you for such things!" Mash shouted

Mash runs at Phantom, swings her shield across Phantom, and throws him at a building wall. Moments later, Marie and Amadeus fire projectiles at Phantom and explode once, making contact with Phantom and sending him to the air. Moments later, Sonic gets right back up as he runs toward Phantom, jumps right at him, performs an overhead ax kick on his head, and sends him falling to the ground, making a small crater from the force of Sonic's ax kick.

"Ugh! Such a skillful rodent. Still, my mission is accomplished. Though I shall never be rewarded, never. There is where my song ends, but the real Hell starts now. Rejoice, oh Holy Maiden! Your evil has grown even more than you." Phantom defeated

"Be silent. It musty be hard even to talk now." Jeanne shouted

"These are not words. This is a song. To lament your future and to mourn it. Forget about the Dragon Slayer... Run to the ends of the earth. If lady luck is on your side... you might just have a chance to escape. Here it comes. The Dragon is here. The Devil is here. An evil dragon unlike any of you has seen before." Phantom said

"I have been through worse than just fighting a regular dragon. Besides,"

"You're a stubborn one, aren't you? The coda has ended, now back to Hell with you." Amadeus said

Moments later, Phantom vanishes away in front of them.

"An evil... dragon?" Mash asks

"Finally, I got through to you! Everyone, I recommend that we evacuate! This reading is way beyond a Servant... It indicates an "ultra-size lifeform." It's approaching with an incredible speed!" Romani said

"A fast object? Finally, someone that can finally match me in a race." Sonic commented

"Sonic, please take this seriously! This is no time for messing around!" Romani said

"Beyond a Servant! Can such a lifeform even exist in this world?" Mash asks

"Of course, they can! The world's a big place! Um, sorry. Save the chatter for later! I am also detecting 3 Servants heading this way!" Romani said

"...It must be them. This is quite a problem."

"The orchestra is done. Let's get out of here. I know we just wasted our effort, but that's life." Amadeus said

"But... Wait, please. If the reading is beyond that of a Servant, then we need the "Dragon Slayer" more than ever; that person must be in this town, right? We can at least look for that Servant..." Mash said

"No, no, no. No time, no time!"

"But if we abandon that Servant now, we may never get another chance!" Jeanne said

"Master, your orders!" Mash said

"We find that "Dragon Slayer" person and fight the enemies! I'm not leaving this place until we have those guys taken care of." Sonic replied

"Understood!"

"Amadeus, let's prepare for battle... Will you fight with me?" Marie said

"Didn't you just order me to fight? You just need to stand proudly and smile as always. Don't worry about me. If things get bad, I'll run away on my own!" Amadeus replied

"Yes. That's the Amadeus I know. It's okay; we have to buy some time. I won't die. Not here, at least." Marie said

"No one is going to die here! Nor anytime when I'm around." Sonic said

"Doctor! Are you detecting any other Servants?"

"Searching now. Hang on a moment! Right. There's a faint reading from the castle up ahead!" Romani detecting a Servant

"Let's go!"


*At The Castle*

"Is that him?" Sonic said

"...There you are!"

"What a terrible wound!"

"...Ugh!"

"Oh!"

"One after... Another." The Servant said

"Please wait! We are on your side! At least, we have no intention of causing you harm!" Jeanne said

"?"

"At any rate, please hurry! A dragon is approaching! Several Servants are with it, as well. We are at an overwhelming disadvantage here." Mash begs

"A dragon, huh... I see. That's why I was summoned and then attacked."

"We will help you; let's get out of here!" Mash said

"I'm sorry, I owe you one!"


*Outside*

"Hurry, Sonic! Even we can sense it approaching!" Marie shouted

"It's within plain sight now! This is... No, it can't be! Wyverns can't compare to that thing. That's a real dragon!" Romani shock

Moments later, the Dragon lands right in front of them and lets out a roar soon after.

"*Pinching his noise* Man, can you at least brush your teeth once in a while?" Sonic said

"...I was wondering what you found; it turns out it's just another dying Servant. Very well, you can all die together!" Jeanne Alter shouted

"It's attacking!" Marie shouted

"No, get back, Maria! Your Noble Phantasm is useless here!" Amadeus said

"I-I am going out!" Mash said

"Mash, what are you saying? Don't be silly!" Sonic replied

"Mash, we'll do it together!" Jeanne said

"R-Right!'

"Incinerate them... Fafnir!" Jeanne Alter said

"Luminosity..."

"Deploying Virtual Noble Phantasm!"

"Eternelle!"

Moments later, both Jeanne and Mash unleash their Noble Phantasm as Mash blocks Fafnir's fire attack, and Jeanne begins to increase Mash's strength.

"*Unleashes Powerful energy and fires at the Dragon* Kya!"

"Whoa! What an immense amount of energy! You all right?! Can you hear me? S-Say something!"

"Roman, now it'll be a good time to stay quiet. We have some significant business to take care of." Sonic said

"Ugh! Just as I thought, this is..."

"I can't hold on anymore; it's no use!" Mash desperately trying to stop Fafnir's attack from killing them all

"No, it looks like you made it. Thanks to you, my power's restored for a little." A voice said

"...Huh?"

"It's been a while, Evil Dragon Fafnir. If you've resurrected, I will send you back to your slumber..." The Servant said

"Fafnir is trembling... That Servant, could it be?"

"Hear me, One Who Rules the Blue Sky! My name is Siegfried! He who once defeated thee! Noble Phantasm, Release! "Bal...mung!"

Siegfried unleashes his Noble Phantasm and fires a giant fireball at Fafnir, hitting it and causing massive damage to Fafnir.

"Dammit! Fafnir, climb up now!" Jeanne Alter commanded

"Before you do that. *homes up to Fafnir at incredible speeds and delivers a hosted combo of lightning-fast and powerful slashes with his sword*."

"GAH... you stupid annoying bastard!" Jeanne Alter shouted

At the end of Sonic's combo, the force from the attack throws Fafnir away from him and hits a building from behind, damaging it severely. Fafnir begins roaring louder in pain.

"What's the matter? Can't take down a Hedgehog like me?"

"(Pant, pant, pant) Sorry, this is the best I can do. Get out of three before they come back..." Siegfried said

"Everyone, let's retreat while we can!" Jeanne said


*With Jeanne Alter*

"It's dangerous. Considering what's to come, I can't exhaust Fafnir. If that rodent uses his swordsman skills and that Servant with his sword again, it may be a problem. Berserk, Saber. Those two are now the prizes. Concentrate on getting both of them now. Berserk Assassin will be joining us soon. This time, he'll finish them off for good." Jeanne Alter said


*Back With The Group*

"I am not detecting the ultra-size lifeform anymore. But the enemies are still on our tails, hurry!" Romani said

"Senpai... I want a horse." Mash said

"Sorry, this is a one-seater!" Marie said

"Don't worry; I know how to solve this. *Lifts Mash in a bridal carry and continues to run* Just hang on tight!" Sonic said

"M-Master, not again!" Mash said

"I'm used to traveling, but this is a first for me! This is just retreating, right?" Amadeus said

"Why don't we just fight back like how we usually do it?" Sonic asks

"I suppose so, in that case..."

"Wait, please. I see something up ahead. That's the... French army! The wyverns are attacking them! We need to go help them!" Jeanne shouted

"Master, here they come!"

Mash, Jeanne, Marie, and Amadeus were covering their faces as the gusty winds around them were more potent than they had ever felt. Sonic stops as he places Mash onto the ground and takes out his sword before running at the three dragons. The three dragons began flying towards him, ready to take on Sonic. However, Sonic begins circling the three dragons and builds a massive blue tornado around the three dragons. Inside the tornado, Sonic strikes all three dragons at different angles with his sword as none of the dragons couldn't attack Sonic at least once and were inside of a tornado at the same time that Sonic was creating. Seconds later, Sonic stops as the tornado explodes, and the Dragons explode as blood begins to rain around Sonic.

"When will these guys learn not to mess with a Hedgehog?" Sonic said

"Zombies are heading this way, too. Master, behind you!" Mash shouted

"*Turns and notices the oncoming hoard of zombies* Heh... No problem, I'll just handle them the old fashion style." Sonic said

Sonic throws his sword straight into the air and begins running around the hoard of zombies at light speed. Moments later, a massive gust of wind picks up all the zombies and blows them far away from the group. Moments later, Sonic stops and grabs the sword again before hitting the ground.

"Too easy!" Sonic runs back toward the group

"Looks like we disposed of the first wave of wyverns. Next up..."

"A... Grrrr!"

"..."

"Who the heck are these two?" Sonic asks

"...Damn you!"

"My, what a coincidence. I've never forgotten your face, you lazy artisan." Marie said

"That's good to hear. I've never forgotten yours either. Your face and your pale white neck. At the same time, I feel this is destiny, and you and I share a special connection. Don't we? The fate of an executioner killing the same person twice, I feel like only we share that kind of connection." The Servant said

"...Not only in life, but even now, you're eager to execute Maria? Charles-Henri Sanson. Could it be that you are genuinely mad?" Amadeus aid

"...As a human, it pains me to discuss our relationship with a low-life like you. Amadeus, you claimed all lives; all humans are filthy. Not I. Humans are scared, precious things. That's why we executioners respect life. We are incompatible, you and I. Trash who couldn't even love humans, trash who couldn't understand her, has no right." Sanson replied

"...Arrrrrrrr!"

"And what are you trying to say?" Sonic asks

The Servant lunges at Mash and strikes her shield with a mighty sword attack.

"Ugh! What an attack! Master, please stand back! This Berserker... He's much more frightening than any Servanty we've faced so far!" Mash said

"Look at the sky! Look how many wyverns are in flight!" Marie shouted

"Ugh! I'm going to help the French army! You three, take care of that Servant!" Jeanne said

"My sword of execution is pure. It's not for the likes of you who do not submit to death, but... Thinking of it, this entire nation is an execution site. Now, I shall remove your head with one strike-"

Moments later, Sonic rushes in at Sanson and swings his sword at him, throwing him back away from him.

"GAH... What the!? You!"

"Enough talk, let us begin the fight," Sonic said

"Arrrrrrrrrr!"

The armored Servant lunges toward Sonic and begins to attack him with his weapon several times. Sonic quickly evades each attack the armored Servant strikes at him and soon counters back by rapidly stabbing the armored Servant with blindly speed. However, the armored Servant manages to block all of Sonic's stabs before getting knockback by Sonic's last strike right towards him. Moments later, Sanson lunges toward Sonic and swings his sword across Sonic. However, using Hyper Senses, Sonic phases through the sword swing and avoids getting chopped in half by Sanson's sword and counters back by revving his sword with spins and attacking Sanson over and over. Sanson blocks as many strikes by the spinning sword as long he can until Mash suddenly runs up and swings her shield across and knocks Sanson away from Sonic. Sanson stops himself from returning further and scraps his shoes on the ground before stopping. Moments later, the armored Servants lunge at Mash and begin to unleash several powerful strikes toward Mash's shield. Mash desperately blocks the Servant's attacks as each strike pushes her back further and further. As the Servant was dealing with Mash behind her, Sonic began to charge up his sword, electrically emitting from his body and being focused and looking at the Servant. Seconds have passed, as now Sanson and the armored Servant were both striking Mash's shield over and over as she was outnumbered and couldn't her position for too long.

"Master, PLEASE HELP!" Mash shouted

"Almost there..." Sonic whispers

Moments later, Sonic's sword is fully charged up and is now ready to be used.

"Mash, move!" Sonic shouted

Mash quickly jumps away as Sanson and the armored Servant look at Sonic, and swing his sword at them, creating several blue shockwaves that head towards them. Both Servants attempt to block the oncoming shockwaves, but the shockwaves are faster and attack both Servants, hitting them.

"...Arrrrr!"

"...Damn. What is with that creature and Servant? I mean, her shield is beyond unbreakable while blue here is beyond untouchable!" Sanson said

"Haaa... Ugh!" Mash tired

"What's the matter? Couldn't handle the power of teamwork?" Sonic said

"Sanson... What's the meaning of this..." Marie asks

"Dammit, now there are more wyverns, too! If only they'd focus on that crazy decapitating maniac!" Amadeus said

"I have an idea on taking down these wyverns!" Sonic said

"Where's Jeanne?"


*With Jeanne*

"Run!"

"Wh-What?"

"Never mind, just make a run for it now! Do you want to die?" Jeanne said

"D-Don't run! That's the Dragon Witch over there! Rake her down! Avenge your hometown!"

"Ugh!"

"Wyvern. Start by eating the soldier!" Berserk Assassin said

'Aaaaaarrrrrghhhhhhh!"

Jeane strikes the Wyvern with a powerful strike.

"(pant, pant, pant)..."

"H-Hey, isn't that the Dragon Witch? Why is she fighting the dragons?"

"Don't ask me, but this is perfect. Let them both go down. They burned my homeland to the ground. I hope both of them die!"

"..."

"The people you're protecting are saying all kinds of things about, my Saint. Even though the only reason they can safely watch this is that you're dealing with the wyverns." Berserk Assassin said

"Please leave me be," Jeanne said

"heh, how stubborn. If you're worried about your lack of workforce, then by all means, why don't you ask the French army? Oh, forgive me. You're the "Dragon Witch" now, aren't you? A saint was cruelly burned to death and then resurrected for revenge: a beautiful, temporary, and ultimately ridiculous tale. And look, you're still struggling... Because this time, they see you as the enemy! Can you tell me, Jeanne d'Arc? How do you feel right now? Do you wish to die? Or do you wish to kill? Do you long to drive that flag into those soldiers' hearts like a stake?"

"...Normally, I'd fall into distress. I'd fall into despair. But, unfortunately... I'm a happy life. Their hatred of me gives them the strength to rise. And that's a good thing." Jeanne replied

"...Are you sane?"

"Good question. People questioned my sanity when I decided to bring salvation to France."

"Yes. Whether light or dark, it just means both of us are insane! Wyvern!"

"Ugh!"

"Artillery, FIRE!"

Moments later, the Wyvern catches fire after being hit by a cannonball.

"Huh?"

"Ugh!"

"Gilles!"

"Prioritize all surrounding dragons! Fire all cannons!" Gilles shouted

"Now!"

"Curse you! *Get's hit by Jeanne but didn't affect her* Heh... I expect nothing less from a Ruler. Even with your power stolen, your physical strength... Retreat! Lancelot! Sanson!"

"Wait!"


*Back With Sonic And The Others*

"...A...A...Error!"

"Huh?"

"It would seem that Jeanne d'Arc has touched the strings of his heart. Now what, Carmilla? Will he even listen to reason?"

"...Retreat! We have no obligation to stay with a black knight that's lost his mind. Lancelot! Buy as much time as you can. Until the moment your life is extinguished!"

Sonic realizes what the armored Servant's name is named.

"Arrrrrr!"

Instead of charging toward Sonic, Lancelot lunges at Jeanne and attacks her. Jeanne manages to block it but is pushed back due to the force.

"Ugh! Why are you..."

"W-We have to stop them! Master, it's a once-in-a-lifetime! It breaks the code of chivalry, but we must bring down Lancelot!" Mash said

"Oh, another Lancelot that looks way uglier than the one last? Well then, if it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get!" Sonic, in his fighting stance

Moments later, Sonic lunges at Lancelot and unleashes several sword strikes right at him. Lancelot blocks each attack. Sonic land's on him and counters back by swinging his weapon across him, but Sonic blocks the attack from Lancelot. However, due to the force of the episode, Sonic was pushed back from Lancelot and scrapped his feet on the ground, stopping himself from going farther. Moments later, Lancelot lunges right at Sonic and begins to swing his weapon at Sonic several times. Still, Sonic quickly blocks or evades Lancelot's attack while mocking him by sticking his tongue out while smiling. Lancelot continues to attack Sonic, trying to land a strike at him until Sonic swings her sword once at Lancelot, pushing him away from him and counters back by lunging towards him, breaking the laws of physics and attacking Lancelot 10 times simeontansly, throwing him back at falling to the ground. Lancelot yells as he quickly gets up and charges at Sonic. Sonic notices Lancelot running towards him as he also runs toward Lancelot. Both began charging up their weapons, and moments later, they rattled their guns at each other, causing a shockwave around them as they slammed their swords repeatedly, trying to hit one another. Mash, Jeanne, and the others all watched as Lancelot and Sonic were going at it full force on each other. As the two continue to clang swords over and over, Sonic quickly jumps back away from Lancelot and, holding the sword with both hands, lunges toward Lancelot and swings a strong sword attack at him, hitting him and knocking him back away from him. Moments later, Sonic charges his sword up as he releases several blue shockwaves headed toward Lancelot. Lancelot wasn't fast enough to block them and took the brunt of all the shockwaves, getting hit by them. One after another, a shockwave attacked Lancelot as scratch marks appeared around his armor. After all the shockwaves stop, Lancelot slowly kneels to the ground and pants from the battle against Sonic.

"Sonic 2... Lancelot 0... *Puts sword back inside scabbard* I'll be honest with you, this is a normal sword, not a legendary one. But it does work wonders if you know how to use it properly." Sonic commented

"*Slowly looks up at Sonic and looks at him for a few seconds, then looks at Jeanne soon after* A-Arthur..."

"Arthur? Do you mean your king, Arthur? Unfortunately, I am Jeanne d'Arc. I am not Arthur, the king you seek." Jeanne replied

"Oh, I see," Mash said

"What? What's wrong?" Sonic asks

"I know why Lancelot was so obsessed with Jeanne. She resembles Arthur, doesn't she? Not her face, but her soul..." Mash replied

"My... King... I ... Please..."

"*Figures Out What Was Happening and Slowly Walked Up To Lancelot* Umm... Hey buddy... This may come off as weird. But, I may happen to know a King Arthur as well." Sonic said

"*Slowly looks up at Sonic* ..."

"It's me! I'm Arthur as well! Although it may seem that I don't look anything close to Arthur. I can promise you I have some background that involves him." Sonic said

"..."

"What? Did I say anything bad?" Sonic asks

Moments later, Lancelot vanishes away in front of them without saying anything else.

"Well, that was weird... I didn't mean to break him with that." Sonic said

"..."

"You have some explaining to do, Master, once we get back to Chaldea about you being King Arthur. But in the meantime, let's get going. Come on, Jeanne." Mash said

"Yes!"

"Jeanne! Please wait! You are indeed Jeanne d'Arc! Not the Dragon Witch, but a bona fide saint!" Gilles shouted

"..."

"Shouldn't you answer?"

"If I answer, I will endanger Gilles's position. For now, we can't depend on them. At the very least, we must endure the scorn of those who once fought by our side." Jeanne replied

"But... Do they hate you?" Marie said

"...Let's go. Lead the way, Sonic." Jeanne said

"Right this way, everyone..." Sonic said

Sonic, Mash, Jeanne, Marie, and Amadeus began to walk away as Gilles, and the soldiers watched them leave. Sonic looks at them and gives a peace sign before turning back away and continuing to walk.

"General. What was that just now..."

"I don't know. I don't know, but... re-examine everything we know of the Dragon Witch. Was it truly Jeanne d'Arc who attacked Charles VII? Or some evil imposter? It's possible... That there may be two Jeanne d'Arc in this world." Gilles said


To Be Continue...


"Next Time: Orleans (Part 7.)" Sonic As A Narrator