A Hedgehog Of Chaldea
The Garden Of Sinners (Part 2)
2nd Floor, Room No.4
After defeating Hyde and freeing him from the haunted apartment. Sonic, Mash, Ryougi and Mephiusto arrive on the 2nd floor of the apartment building. Once they make their way to the 2nd Floor, Ryougi opens up the fourth door at the level and enters inside, as well as the other three behind.
"*Smells And Is Greeted With A Stink And Covers Nose Soon After* Man, what is that smell? It's horrific!" Sonic covering his nose
"It smell's like someone committed a crime in here and landed as a monster... The kind that couldn't escape their punishment even after death!" Mephisto replied
"And who can that be that can cause such atrocious acts?" Sonic asks
"That would be me, rodent! Hey clown! Why are you here? To give me a housewarming present? Is it because I crawled back to a dark brick room?" Elizabeth appearing
"No... not Elizabeth as well... Senpai, the real Elizabeth would've told you right now about your guitar skills. Not admit to a murder straight up!" Mash said
"Ah, so you brought a guitarist to me, clown? How thoughtful of you! However, I'm more amused with that pretty young lady there! I can use your blood to make my skin better! I'll kill you!" Elizabeth shouted
"Elizabeth, wait!" Sonic shouted
Moments later, Elizabeth lunges toward Mash and swings down her spear at Mash but Ryougi blocks Elizabeth's attack with her knife and slashes her multiple times, stabbing her soon after and throwing her away from them. Elizabeth looks down and notices herself bleeding profusely and staining her dress with blood. She giggles and charges at them once again. Sonic jumps in front of Elizabeth and performs a three 3-hit spinning Kick at Elizabeth, knocking her back from him and hitting the apartment walls and causing the room to shake. Elizabeth slowly gets back up from the ground, wipes the blood from her mouth as wings grew behind her and fly towards the group once again. Mephisto lunges at Elizabeth as the two began clanging weapons over and over, sparks appearing each time they clang weapons together. Mephisto laughs while Elizabeth desperately attempts to attack him while losing tons of blood in the process. As the two continue to clang weapons, Ryougi dashes towards Elizabeth and quickly stabs her once again in the stomach. Elizabeth moans in pain as Ryougi slashes her sword up which causes Elizabeth's stomach to open and spew out blood all over the floor around her as she falls and cries in pain. Sonic eyes widen, standing still, watching in horror in front of him, having to see such a scene he's never seen before.
"*Looks Back At Sonic* I'm sorry you have to witness such a scene, Sonic," Ryougi said
"...Elizabeth..." Sonic whispers
"*Crying In Pain* That hurts... That hurts... That hurts! Don't let me know that it hurts this much when my stomach is cut open! Don't force that on me! Why am I the only one miserable?! No matter what I do, why can't I be saved?! Rodent, how would you feel having your stomach open and feeling this amount of pain?!" Elizabeth cried out
"..."
"What are you waiting for?! Kill me, KILL ME!" Elizabeth shouted before vanishing away
"Servant Elisabeth has been eliminated. But... her cries..."
"Don't take it personally, Sonic. You'll see her once again in no time! Those were her real feelings! For me, it only sounded like a scream! Dignity is what I like to say. Did you those couple of times she got up and continued to attack, even after being heavily wounded? She picked herself up after falling, trying to aim for the top only to fall again, covered in mud. Yet she picked herself up again." Mephisto replied
"...Roman, is Elizabeth back at Chaldea?" Sonic asks
"I'm pretty sure she is. While you and the others go on to the next room. I'll go see if she's back." Romani replied
"Um, we have trouble, Romani! Elizabeth suddenly burst into my workshop and said, "Hey, where's Sonic? It's time for his daily guitar lesson with me! Also, I made you some snacks to show my appreciation for you as well, Da Vinci!" Wait a minute, Why is the sauce from that plate burning my Mona Lisa? Help me, Romani! I can't deal with her by myself! Did she just roast three golems and turn them into a bunch of cookies?" Da Vinci pankciing
"Look's like you have your answer right there, Sonic. Will take of this while you all head and keep investigating the apartment." Romani said
"*Awkward Laugh* Y-Yea... That's Elizabeth alright. I'll deal with the guitar lessons later with her. Come on, let's keep moving." Sonic said
3rd Floor, Room No.4
"*Sniffing Something Familiar As His Mouth Begins To Water* That smell *Sniff* I remember that smell exactly! Could that be?" Sonic said
"Senpai what's going on?" Mash asks
"*Sniffs Once Again* That smell is the smell of a freshly made chilli dog! And it's coming from this door right next to us." Sonic replied
"Chilli dog?" Ryougi confuse
"That's my own Master's favourite food. Whenever he smells something remote to that, he'll be there to taste it no problem!" Mephisto said
"I know exactly who made those freshly made Chilli dogs. Well, what are we waiting for? Let's enter this room!"
Sonic moments later, enter's the room and notices the room was cleaner and more normal than the other rooms they entered.
"Heu, hey hey! I smell a fresh batch of chilli dogs!" Sonic said
"Senpai, you can't just enter inside rooms without knowing first." Mash commented
"Oh, if it isn't Sonic. Welcome to my room. I'm guessing you smelled the freshly made chilli dogs I made. Who would've thought, I greatly appreciate you like my creations? If you are here to bring me back. I would like to thank you, But..." Boudica said
"I knew it! It was Boudica the whole time, there's no denying that amazing smell of chilli dogs whenever she makes them! *Grab's A Chilli Dog From The Plate And Begins To Eat It* Oh yeah, amazing as usual Boudica!" Sonic commented
"Thank goodness you haven't changed at all, Boudica! Reliable, kind, and warm hugs galore!" Mash said
"Is that what you think of me, Mash? Anyway, I made stew for everyone as well. Care to have some?" Boudica asks
"Sure thing! I need to replenish some energy myself after walking and fighting all the time. Sonic, after were let's bring Boudica back to Chaldea." Mash replied
Sonic didn't listen as he was busy enjoying the chilli dogs that Boudica made.
"What do you mean go back?" Boudica said
All of sudden, the normal room turns into the same room as the other rooms the four have entered already. Not only that but Boudica's outfit also changed as well. This caught Sonic off guard as he stops eating his chilli and looks at Boudica.
"Looks like somebody didn't pay this month's rent..." Sonic commented
"Don't play around with me. Who said I would go back?" Boudica said
"That would be me, Boudica! I'm here to set you and the other Servants free from this haunted apartment." Sonic replied
"No... I won't go back there..." Boudica said
"Huh?"
"YOU TOOK EVERYTHING! We were the king's only family. My daughter and I were all he had!" Boudica shouted
"Boudica, what the heck are you talking about? Snap out of it!" Sonic shouted
"I was told women have no right to inheritance... YOU BASTARDS! YOU ROMANS TOOK EVERYTHING FROM ME! I tried to distract myself with the cause of "saving humanity. However... This anger. This hatred. In the name of Queen of Victory, I'll make an example of you!" Boudica shouted
Seconds later, Boudica lunges toward Sonic and attempts to stab him with a sword strike but Sonic quickly dodges the attack. Boudica continues to attack Sonic with sword swings, trying to land a hit on him. As he was dodging Boudica's attacks, he looks behind her and stares at the plate of Chilli dogs on the counter, giving him an idea. Sonic smiles as he jumps over Boudica, landing on top of the counter next to the chilli dogs as Boudica turns and charges at him once again.
"One plate incoming!" Sonic said
Sonic then kicks the plate underneath the batch of chilli dogs as it flew toward's Boudica. Boudica stops running and places her shield in front of her, blocking the plater as it breaks into pieces and makes a mess on the floor. Sonic takes another bite off from a chilli dog right before curling into a ball and homing attack Boudica, pushing her further away. Ryougi lunges toward Boudica and begins to attack Boudica. Boudica blocks each stroke from Ryougi but her slashes were powerful and cause her to be pushed further and further back. Boudica soon hit's the apartment walls and Ryougi grabs Boudica's shield and takes it away from her grip. She then slashes Boudica, leaving scratch marks around her body, leaving blood in the process. Boudica attempts to attack Ryougi with a sword slash but Ryougi blocks it with her knife as she jumps back and uses her Eye of Death move. Moments later, Ryougi lunges toward's Boudica and was about to kill her off until she suddenly comes to a complete slot and stares down at Boudica who was looking at her with a shocked expression. Moments later, Ryougi steps away from Boudica as she slowly falls to the ground and breathes heavily from that moment.
"...I just embarrassed myself... How funny... I've lost every fight that's worth fighting... Forgive me, Master... I'll return back to Chaldea..." Boudica said before vanishing back to Chaldea
"Remind me to apologize to her once when we return to Chaldea. But for now, let's search for the reason for this whole ordeal." Sonic said
4th Floor, Room No.4
After clearing out most of the fourth floor full of zombies and ghosts. Sonic and his team arrive at the 4th room on the same floor.
"Benkei, Mephisto, Jeykll, Elizabeth, and Boudica have all been freed from this haunted apartment. But I can feel sense more Servants waiting to be saved." Sonic said
"We made a lot of progress in a short amount of time. All thanks to you for your hard efforts. I wonder who's our next opponent." Ryougi replied
"Leave. The floor above is crawling with ghosts. Not a place for living. *Notices Sonic* Master..." Lancer Alter said
"Hey there Lancer! Long time no see buddy! Hope you doing well for yourself." Sonic replied
Ryougi notices Lancer Alter and was in complete shock seeing a horse inside an apartment complex.
"Hmm? Oh, Nothing to worry about Ryougi, that's just Lancer Alter. Just another friend of mine who I summoned not too long ago." Sonic said
"I hate to admit this, Senpai. But when you summoned Lancer Alter to Chaldea, I couldn't help but get a sense of nervousness flowing through my body. Just her presence makes someone regret even seeing her. She's eviler than Mephisto here!" Mash commented
"Exactly!" Mephisto said
"...No, wait! You don't understand!" Lancer Alter said
"I get chills just from the gaze beyond that helmet! That Servant is cold-hearted!" Mash said
"Guys, it's fine... She's..."
"Oh, I can't stop laughing! Hehe, kill, let's kill! Inside that armour is probably a bony skeleton!" Mephisto commented
"N-No... it isn't... Guys, if you let me speak for a second, then I can tell you..." Sonic said
"Who are you calling a bony skeleton? *Removes Her Armor And Revealing Herself* Feast your eyes upon this body! The protector of the holy lance! LOOK! CLOSELY!" Lancer Alter shouted
Whoa! Cover your eyes, Sonic! You are too innocent for stuff like that!" Romani shouted
"Fooooooou!"
"Wh-What!"
"You didn't have to do that, Laner. I knew exactly who you are! With or without your armour." Sonic said
"Huh?"
Sonic snaps his finger in front of Ryougi, returning her back to reality.
"W-What? Where am I? What happen?" Ryougi asks
"The presence of Lancer put you in a state of shock, so I decided to help you come back to reality," Sonic replied
"I see. Thank you. She's creepier than anything in this place!" Ryougi said
"As I was trying to say after being cut off over and over. This is the real Lancer Alter. She's not in a state like the other Servants we met before. How do I know? All thanks to Chaos Energy, all right! I wasn't able to detect traces of Chaos Energy inside Servants till we defeated them and vanished back to Chaldea. But with Lancer, in this case, I can sense the Chaos Energy as we speak. So this in fact is Lancer Alter in her normal form!" Sonic replied
"Quite the catch there for a small creature like you who happens to be my Master. Your world's energy converting inside me when we formed a contract was something I'll never forget. Usually, there will be a fight that cannot be avoided if a human views a King's face. However, that won't be an option here. Master himself has proved to me that he can show bravery against his enemies. Battling through countless enemies throughout his life. I admire it and thus, that's why I will show all of you mercy." Lancer Alter said while lowering her spear
"Thank you, Lancer Alter! Glad to know there's some caring inside of you." Sonic replied
"What a relief we don't have to fight her. But she's still blocking our way to the next floor." Mash said
"Apologies." Lancer moving out of the way from the path
"For being an Evil King, she does recognize Sonic's heroism and standing on his own against the odds. Quiet motivating if you ask me." Ryougi said
"A King praising someone like Sonic! Hahaha! Look how much you grew Sonic! From being a traveller from another world to being praised by the evil King herself is a great achievement!" Mephisto said
"That's cool and all but I'm more interested in how Lancer arrived here. You think she would follow Mephisto's idea and come to this place as well, correct?" Sonic asks
"I came here of my own free will. This tower gathers grudges that imprison death. It should've been drowned in the darkness of history. But someone dug it up, and attempted to convert it to a Singularity." Lancer Alter replied
"Probably the same per who's incinerated humanity. But you said they tried, did they fail?" Romani asks
"That is what Mater will find out in his investigation. That person sent the wrong man for the job and as a result, this place became a tower that attracts and imprisons Servants, turning them into demons. But what they didn't know is there was still light in them calling out for help for their Master. You could say it has something to do with Energy." Lancer Alter said
"*Snaps His Finger* Chaos Energy! They never suspected Chaos Energy to come into play! Seems like that small amount of Choas Energy everyone has gotten from me successfully hold off this apartment's energy from fully controlling everyone!" Sonic replied
"The more I hear this "Chaos Energy" from you. The more interesting it gets." Ryougi said
"I'm starting to lose my mind just how powerful that energy from your world truly is..." Romani said
"Now then, what are we waiting for? Let's go save the rest of the other Servants! Come on everyone, let's roll!" Sonic said
"Right behind you, Master!" Mash said
"Yea, I had enough of starring this big-chested woman for so long," Ryougi said
Into The Woods
Before Sonic can make their way to the 5th floor of the apartment, the group decided to head into the woods right beside the apartment complex.
"Sonic, what are you exactly doing outside the apartment? You're supposed to investigate the building1 Hmm... reception's not good here. There's a weird magnetic fiel- and the observation has sto-" Romani's power losing connection
"We lost contact! What are we even doing out here, Sonic? We're supposed to investigate the apartment building." Mash said
"I don't know why... but I couldn't stop having a weird feeling that we missed something. Hence why we came back down and into the wood." Sonic replied
"Huh? What do you mean?" Mash said
"Sonic's right. Something strange is here. Come out, if you want to hide, you should do something about that murderous aura."
Moments later, a shadowy figure appears in front of them.
"Great detection, rodent. I will say I don't have such bloodlust. But all I have is rage."
"It's a servant, but I can't see him at all, Sonic! All pure darkness... Shadow Servants! Also, not a Saber... Lancer... Archer... He doesn't belong to any of the seven classes!" Mash said
"Hey, shadowy figure. Why don't you show manly you and actually show yourself and not behind a shadow?" Sonic said
"Asking for a fight, huh? That's some dedication from you, I'll give you that. Who are you all, anyway? Why would you walk around killing ghosts? They were unrewarded in life, and their regrets keep them away from death. They chose emptiness over peacefulness. These souls, rejected by even the other side, need peace. If Hell denies them, then I will create a new Hell."
"What a boring thing to do..." Sonic commented
Seconds later, monsters began to appear around the four.
"Look alive you three! It's time for ghost hunting!" Sonic said
"Fou, fou, fooooou!"
"That ghost doesn't seem to be an ordinary ghost!" Mash said
"Sonic, In the world of Magecraft, there's this thing called something-Murder that can reliably kill any primate species. However, you are a Hedgehog with a human personality. Does that mean you are part of the primate species?" Mephisto said
"The better question is, will that ghost be able to kill me?. I'll give you an answer and that answer is no. A ghost-like that has nothing special to kill a Hedgehog like me!" Sonic replied
"That smile of yours, Sonic. I cannot see it being taken away from you today. So please, allow me to fight alongside you." Ryougi said
All of a sudden, Ryougi's outfit changes into a beautiful white kimono dress as her knife switches to a sword. This caught the eye of Sonic as he turns and stares in amazement at her transformation. Sonic begins to smile and cheers Ryougi.
"Yeah! That's what I'm talking about, Ryougi!" Sonic cheering Ryougi on
"Shiki..." Mash said
"Good to see you, Sonic. Apologies for the sudden occurrence. I was trying my best not to come out but given who we're fighting, for and your passion to help others. You proved to me that you are worthy to see someone like me. I cannot stand back and watch you get hurt. So please, *Extends Her Arm Out To Sonic* Allow me to fight alongside you. Together, will see the true meaning of our friendship." Ryougi said
"Hehe! *Gently Hold's Onto Ryougi's Hand* Of course Ryougi! It would've been boring if I was the only one to have all the fun, right?" Sonic replied
"This feeling... I never felt such emotion before. It really does put a smile on my face. I will always cherish this moment." Ryougi said
"H-How are you not weirded out with what's happening, Sonic? Shiki's acting weird! The fact that she all of a sudden changed clothes is not the problem ...It's that she's so graceful, flowers, themselves bloom in shame. She is the embodiment of pure beauty." Mash said
"I knew all along she had a heart that cares for others. She may be a killer, I understand. But I know deep down that she isn't a complete psychopath and would look out for her friends as much as possible!" Sonic replied
"That's why I can't stand by and watch him get hurt. You aren't fit for this battle, Mash. Allow us to handle this for you." Ryougi said
"*Monster Roars*"
"Hmph... You ruined this happy atmosphere. It's the fault of the land here that a ghost-like this grew so strong."
"Speaking of your transformation. I remember seeing a familiar figure like you in my dreams before. Wait... could that mean..." Sonic said
"*Giggles* Must be fate that brought us together way before we met each other. It's quite strange indeed, but I don't regret it one bit. Now then, let's get to work... Master." Ryougi replied
"You got it, Ryougi! Will show this ghost not to mess with us!" Sonic said
Sonic and Ryougi soon get into their fighting stances, ready to fight the ghosts surrounding them. One of the ghosts lunges toward Sonic and attempts to slash Sonic but Sonic kick's the ghost at its skull face, jumps over it and performs a background roundhouse kick, knocking it towards Ryougi who was standing still as it approaches. Moments later, in a split second, Ryougi attacks the ghost with a sword slash, cutting it into multiple pieces before vanishing away soon after. Mash was shocked to see Ryougi demolish a ghost-like that with a single attack. A second ghost enemy appears behind Ryougi and was ready to attack her until Sonic homing attacks the ghost several times in different directions, continuing to go on faster and finishing it off by revving up to speed and spinning dashing through the body of the ghost, vanishing soon after. Sonic then lands next to Ryougi as the two were surrounded by more ghosts, ready to kill both of them. Sonic and Ryougi both at each other and smile as the two charges at the ghosts, slashing and spinning dashing each one of them down as fast as they can. Sounds of swords slashing and spinning dashing fill the air while Mash and Mephisto watch in amazement the teamwork of Ryougi and Sonic taking down each ghost quickly and fast.
"Woohoo! What a party those two are having! It can't be helped, but seeing the teamwork between these two gives a clear indication of one's trustfulness between the other." Mephisto said
"That's Sonic alight. He once said to me, "Yesterday's enemy is today's friend" Gives you an idea how SOnic's mind works." Mash replied
A couple of minutes later, after fighting off the group of ghosts that were surrounding them. All of the enemies were taken down as they all vanished away back to where they came from. Sonic extends his arm toward Ryougi with a fist, waiting for a fist bump but Ryougi decided to do it on her own but gently placing a finger on Sonic's hand and smiling soon after. She then transforms back into her normal state and kneels down, breathing heavily.
"Thanks for the assistance, Good Side Ryougi," Sonic said
"W-What just happened? Did I black out or something?" Ryougi said
"Hehe! Oh, it's nothing, you properly just fell and hit hard. Causing you to black out, don't worry, we took care of everything while you were gone." Sonic replied
"I see... Thank you, Sonic. I appreciate it" Ryougi said
"Fou, foou!"
"Fou? Do you want to praise, too? ...Wait, what's that? A key?"
"Seems like Fou found it here. Good work, Fou."
"I didn't see that all when we arrived here. Nice eyesight, furball!" Sonic said
Fou jumps from Mash's palm and the land's on Sonic's head.
"..."
"Hehe! Just like old times, buddy." Sonic said
"Fou! (Glad I can help out here!)" Fou replied
5th Floor, Room No.4
Once again, Sonic and his team enter the apartment building once again and this time, they finally arrive on the fifth floor of the building.
"Man, each time we walk up those stairs, I can't help but be reminded of that building I ran circles around by at sky sanctuary back home," Sonic commented
"Sky sanctuary? What's that?" Mash asks
"It's a sacred temple surrounded by a floating island called Angel Island and only I and a couple of others can enter that temple no problem," Sonic replied
"Wait a minute, a floating island?" Ryougi said
"You heard that right! A floating island! Thanks to sources just like Choas Energy, it helps the island keep afloat above the water and make it home to tons of areas and living creatures." Sonic replied
"..."
"I can't understand either. Maybe one day once humanity is saved. We can go visit Sonic's home ourselves and see how his world works differently than ours. Moving along, Spiriton density is at its highest here, the meaning was in the center of this apartment. This response is bigger than any other ghosts we faced so far, The core that created this fake Singularity... The soul, or Spirit Origin if you will, of this area. And it's close." Romani said
"Isn't that just lovely to hear..." Sonic commented
"That room seems to be the last one...Shiki..."
" I can't detect magical energy like Eldritch. That, and how much death there is." Ryougi replied
"Death? I have to say, what does it feel like to see death?" Mash said
"I mentioned it before, what I see is a thing's lifespan. Everything has a seam... Run a knife down them and that part will "die." However, for Sonic, that isn't the case in this matter. No seam was detected when he and I first fought against each other. And he mentioned before that this world's effects don't affect him." Ryougi replied
"What she says is true about death and I. But, I just had recounted a memory back then when I "died" from an unexpected attack that was part of a plan to destroy time in my world." Sonic said
"Excuse me?" Ryougi said
"You experienced death before, Senpai?" Mash surprised
"Whoa there, Sonic Keep talking. This should be interesting to hear." Romani said
"Well, during the time I was again "dead" I arrived in an area which I later found out to be called "White Space" where living things go and are drained of life and colour after they died. A white void full of nothingness that extends to infinity. Though it wasn't too long that I stayed there thanks to the Chaos Emeralds and them having the ability to revive someone in a certain time period, I was able to return back to the real world and save humanity." Sonic explaining
"Wow Sonic... I didn't think someone like you would experience something like that. You are always avoiding death here and there. And yet you somehow travelled to the other side..." Mash said
"For once something finally caught up to me and took the opportunity to get rid of me," Sonic replied
"White Space" almost sounds like an alternative version of Heaven. But more dead than wonderful..." Ryougi said
"If I have to guess a theory... The reason why Ryougi's eyes may have not been able to catch a line of death on me could be the fact that there is no official end to me and with the Chaos Emeralds having the ability to save a life and me dying at some point. I can just come back to life and that death would be considered meaningless." Sonic replied
"I'm starting to understand everything now. Death is meaningless to you since with those "Chaos Emeralds" you mentioned. You can just come back to life and have that death erased from memory entirely. Hence why my eyes weren't able to locate that one weak spot of yours." Ryougi said
"Exactly!" Sonic said
"But even so. Even if she did kill you with her eyes like any of her other victims. Wouldn't you travel back to "White Space" and be stuck there entirely. You don't have all Chaos Emeralds yet to perform a revival." Romani asks
"I don't think I'll go back there at all since I'm here in this world and I'm a Master now experiencing this world's crazy phenomenons. I'll probably just be in a black empty void for all eternity if I have to guess." Sonic replied
"Well, you don't have to worry about that, Senpai. Will make sure no one here will harm you and bring you close to death. You can count on me and the other Servants to protect you at all cost, no acceptions." Mash said
"Thanks, Mash! I knew I can trust a friend like you!" Sonic replied
"While you guys were talking about life and death, we finally arrived in the center of the beguiling! The place where I was summoned!" Mephisto said
"I wonder who this person may be creating a fake Singuarltiy..." Sonic commented
"Who could it be? I'm so excited! I'm so nervous, everyone! Aren't you?" Mephisto said
"It's not appropriate to say this, but I'm interested. Thanks to you, I'm not as nervous now, Mephisto." Mash said
"That's just his usual happy go self, Mash. Nothing out of the ordinary." Sonic said
"You really do seem to be having fun, though," Ryougi said
"Of course I am. I'm with a Master who's experienced much more than someone like me! He knows what to expect from here on out. How could this not be fun! This is so fun! I'm so happy! It's really like a dream come true!" Mephisto replied
"I still don't understand how you can live inside a building with a guy, Sonic..." Ryougi said
"You'll get used to it sooner or later. Anyway, let's get rolling!" Sonic replied
The four soon enter the next room and quickly noticed the different atmosphere of the room. A room was full of darkness all around and dead.
"Well, this place is unlike any other room we've been in already.." Sonic said
"Have you been satisfied so far?" Evil Mephisto appears once again
"What the?!"
"Hello, me! Thanks for watching the Boundary!" Good Mephisto said
"Another set of Mephistos!? Even though we got rid of the evil one!?: Mash said
"Never underestimate me, lady Mash. I am a devil! I've only got a single good heart within me... But I've got far more than one or two hearts of evil!"
"Well, that was convincing.." Mash commented
"Is this a challenge for us? To defeat as many evil versions of you as we can?" Sonic asks
"Yes, perfect! I knew you'll figure it out! That's why I came here in the first place! Go right ahead! Behind that evil me is a Greater Ghost. That's the keystone of this Bounded Field! The Great Avici Hell, which draws spirits of the dead here and turns them into a pillar!" Mephisto replied
"Oh, I get it! I appreciate it, Mephisto! This seems like a wonderful time for some practice!" Sonic said
"Wait a minute, Mr. Sonic. This whole thing wasn't for you to begin with. Sure all your friends came here and are trapped. But they came here of their free will. They all wanted to be that way. There was no need for you to go to considerable length to come and save them. No one asked you. And this isn't revenge." Evil Mephisto said
"Your talking to a Hedgehog who won't just sit back and watch my friends go through pain and suffering. Not expecting a friend to come all the way out here and rescue them. So if you're asking for a fight, then I'll gladly accept it." Sonic replied
"Why am I not surprised with that from you... And in the face of someone like that, you know... I would have no choice but to truly submit!" Evil Mephisto said
"Let's do it, Sonic, Mash, Scissors. Sonic's answer persuaded me. Sonic has a place called home. Why get involved in someone else's hell? This one is the same kind of an idiot as Mikiya! So there's no sense in thinking about it! Idiots never listen to you, after all!"
"That's our Master!" Mash shouted
"Then let's finish this thing!" Ryougi said
"Let's settle this once and for all!" Sonic said
"You know, I'm thinking that I want to go to this Chaldea of yours!" Ryougi asks
"Not a problem by me! You are welcome to come to Chaldea anytime!" Sonic replied
Moments later, Sonic, Ryougi, Mash, and Mephisto all charge toward the Hell of the Great Void as Ryougi lunges towards it and slashes the Great Void multiple times, dealing a good amount of damage towards it while it roars in pain. Mash jumps right at the Great Void, throws her shield at the Great Void's face, hits it and kicks it soon after, causing the Great Void's face to crack and knocking it away from her soon after. Mephisto then lunges at the giant ghost and slashes it with his scissors, leaving cut marks around the ghost's body, causing it to scream in pain. Mephisto then flies toward the great void's face and stabs his scissors into the ghost's skill face laughing while causing cracks around it. While distracted with Mephisto, Sonic jumps mid-air while Ryougi throws her knife in front of him as he kicks it straight at the ghost and stabs it on its skull head and causing a bigger crack on its head. The Great Void turns to look at Sonic and attacks him with a breath attack but Sonic being Sonic, easily dodges the attack, curls tightly into a concussive ball and spins at such speed, hitting one of the ghost's arm and ripping it out of its body as it vanishes away. Mash then places her shield in front of her as Sonic bounces off it and headed straight towards the Great Void once again and cuts off the 2nd arm of the Great Void as well. Mash notices Ryougi's knife still stuck onto the Void's head as she throws her head at the head, hitting it as the knife gets unstuck and falls down to the ground. Ryougi grabs her knife soon after as she and Mephisto both begin slashing down the Great Void, leaving tons of scratch marks around it while it screamed in pain. Finally, Sonic and Mash both jump at the same time Mash slams her shield down onto the ghost and Sonic perform a rocket kick, directly hitting the head of the Void, dropping it to the ground soon after and vanishing away.
"Now that's what I like to call teamwork!" Sonic said
"The massive ghost has vanished! Now the fake Singularity is done for!" Romani shouted
"Bye now, lying devil. Time for you to head back home!"
**Gets Stabbed By Ryougi*' Ayye—yeee! It's so sharp! It's so sharp, huh miss? It's a clean-cut! I didn't feel anything and there's no blood! But there's terror and pleasure! Oh, I have to disappear! You win this, Mr. Sonic!" Evil Mephisto vanishing away
"We did it, Master! We won!" Mash said
"I couldn't have done it with you guys," Sonic replied
"Good work! Good work, indeed! unforgettable, unattainable, and I want to die! Good work! And farewell! *Begins To Vanish*"
"Good Mephisto!? W-Why are you starting to disappear?" Mash said
"Killing that I mean killing this me as well! Listen, if you defeat an evil heart, the good heart isn't going to somehow survive, okay? I am me because of my evil. You are who you are because of your strengths. It's best to disappear together. That is what we are. Because—if only one of us were to survive, that would be a sad thing. They say a man can't live by himself! Although, I am a devil!" Good Mephisto said
"It was a pleasure fighting alongside you, Mephisto. Now it's time for you to head to Chaldea." Sonic said
"Yes, yes! The best days of my devilish life! Anyway, I will wait for your return, Master... Goodbye, everyone! The devil Mephisto Pheles will be leaving now! You have done well to awaken from the sleep of death!" Mephisto vanishing away
"I'll make sure to honour your courage, Mephisto," Sonic said
"It's over, Shiki, Senpai."
"I guess it is... Once that massive ghost is gone, this apartment building will go back to being abandoned. When the time comes, there'll be nothing left. Like what Scissors said, that's life. Now then, Let's head back to this Chaldea place, Sonic. Actually no, should I call you Master? That's the rule for Servants, right?" Ryougi said
"Wait, your coming as well?!"
"Am I not welcome? I've helped you this far. I was troubled too. This place is going to disappear soon. So Chaldea's the only place I can go. If I work for you as a Servant, then you can give me lodgings, food, and clothing, right?" Ryougi replied
Sonic walk's up to Sonic and extends his arm out to Ryougi. Ryougi stares at Sonic's arm before extending her as well and shaking hands with Sonic.
"Welcome to Chaldea. As well as the Resistances, Ryougi Shiki." Sonic said
"*Smiles* I feel welcomed. Okay, let's get going. If you need ghosts, zombies, or anything else weird taken out, I'll be by your side on taking them out with you. I'll follow you... No matter if you are an animal from another world... I'll always be by your side." Ryougi replied
"I like the sound of that!" Sonic said
"The Servants who were trapped will come back when the building disappears. I can see the fake Singularity response beginning to weaken. The massive ghost maintaining it vanished. That apartment building will vanish soon. If you forgot anything, take care of it. I'll be waiting for you in the Command Room!" Romani said
Ryougi Shiki Has Joined The Resistances
To Be Continue...
"Next Time: The Garden Of Sinners (Part 3.)" Sonic As The Narrator
