A Hedgehog Of Chaldea
Vengeful Demon's Wail At The Prison Tower
1st Room (Envy)
Hour 1
*?*
Sonic noticed his room was vastly different from the normal clean room he used. This room was more of a prison-like room with a bed with no bed, chains dangling on the ceilings, candles lighting up the room, and so. Sonic sighs unimpressed by the change of the environment and rest on the wall, arms folded and eyes closed thinking for a moment.
"This look's like something I would be locked up in by Kiyohime... And that's saying something. Oh well, doesn't bother me that much." Sonic said
"So your use to this kind of environment, huh?" A voice said
"*Hears A Voice* What can I say? Being a Hedgehog who likes to go on adventures. This is nothing new to me." Sonic replied
"That's why you are perfect for what's about to happen. Welcome to the Prison Tower on the Isle of Despair, rodent! A pay beyond love and hate, thus any should be imprisoned here! You are no exception rodent. No one from your little Resistances team is here with you, it's just you and me!"
Sonic look's and notices a strange shadowy figure standing in front of him with a smile on his face. Sonic takes a closer at it and notices something familiar.
"Ah, your that shadowy figure I saw with Ryougi and Mash back at that apartment," Sonic said
"Hahahahaha! You have quite the memory there, but not even those two are here to help. The Second Tower welcomes you. Do enjoy it to its fullest extent." The figure said
"I would if I was given a chili dog right now. I'm starving." Sonic replied
"Oh, I have something better to give you."
Sonic notices spirits appearing in the shadowy figure but didn't react at all.
"They are all coming out to greet you. It may not be like the First Tower, but a large number of dead souls have congregated here as well. They're resentful. And envious. Of you! You, who stands in this room and yet still lives!"
"If it's a fight they. Then it's a fight they'll get!" Sonic said
"Hahahaha. There is your cockiness, coming out of you. But you don't need to worry, Master. There are so many things you still need to know. For instance, where, exactly, are you right now? And who am I? This is the Château d'If, the prison tower that lies beyond love and hate. And I am a Heroic Spirit. Born of sadness and given form through my unending resentment, rage, and hatred as an Extra Class..."
"So in short, you're a new class Servant who's trapped me inside this place for your amusement?" Sonic said
"Correct, Survive this, and you shall learn plenty of things, though they may be twisted. This is a place for that. However, that is all on you to collect about this place. First, your soul has been imprisoned. To escape, you must pass the seven Halls of Judgment. If you're defeated and killed in the Halls of Judgment, you die. If you do nothing and seven days have passed, you also die." Avenger explaining
"Heh, no problem. I can do all this in a single day! Why don't we start the fun now?" Sonic replied
"Hmph."
*Later*
"Seven Lords are waiting for you. Every single one of them is itching to kill you." Avenger said
"Well bring them out, I would love to see my first opponent to take down!" Sonic said
"Behold this! First up is the Phantom of the Opera! Seeking a beautiful voice and detesting all things ugly, he is a monster of Envy who has come to kill you!"
Moments later, Phantom appears right in front of Sonic.
"Phantom, huh? Heh, piece of cake." Sonic said
"Christine, Christine, Christine! I shall sing to you in your sleep...with all the love in my heart. Ahh, who are you? An animal? You are not Christine! Here, my soul and my voice are bound up as one! Which is to say..."
Phantom suddenly tries to attack Sonic but Sonic quickly dodges, curls into a ball, and homing attacks him directly in the face, pushing him away and leaving space between him.
"Is that all you got, Phantom? Did you forget I'm no ordinary Master?" Sonic said
"Oh, Christine! My masterpiece! Let me rip apart a throat the equal to yours and see it gush red!... Oh, how I envy all people, near and far!" Phantom said
"Phantom! You don't remember me? It's Sonic! The one who saved you back in Orleans a while back!" Sonic shouted
"He can't hear your voice. Take a look at him, Master. This man has a hatred of human beings overrun in this world! Your lucky you don't consider yourself a full-on human being. Even so, he will have no hesitation to kill a rodent-like you. Just look! He can barely contain how badly he wants to add your throat to his collection!"
"Tonight, there's no song better than your dying scream!"
"So, are you ready to take him down?" Avenger said
"I got no choice after all. Besides, this will be quick and easy to settle." Sonic said
"Then let's do this. Let us show him a true dance of death! Your orders Master!" Avenger replied
"I'm not the one to take orders for others so do as you please," Sonic said
"Allowing me freedom during fights? Quite the Master you are, rodent. I can't argue with you! Fine!" Avenger replied
Seconds later, Phantom lunges toward Sonic and attempts to slash him with his sharp claws but Sonic performs his Updraft move and disrupts Phantom and drops him onto the floor. Sonic then curls into a tight ball and spins around Phantom fast enough to start a blue flame that burns Phantom soon after. Phantom attempts to get up from the ground and slash Sonic while he spinning in circles around him as Avenger laughs as he charges up his attack and fires dark blue energy beams toward Phantom. Sonic quickly dashes away as the beams hit Phantom and puncture him, leaving holes around his body while blood spews out of Phantom. Avenger laughs as he dashes toward Phantom and unleashes a barrage of attacks toward Phantom, slashing him over and over in all angles of his body, causing Phantom to spew out even more blood, and Phantom finishes it off with a beam that goes through Phantom's heart, laughing uncontrollably. Sonic then speeds towards Phantom and performs a dropkick at him, throwing them towards the wall of the room, hitting it, and falling soon after. Sonic soon runs circles around Phantom, building up a massive tornado that sweeps up Phantom and blows him straight up into the air, hitting the ceiling before falling back down. Sonic makes a fist and punches Phantom directly in the face, throwing him soon after and hitting the ground.
"Room 1 complete!" Sonic said
"Hahahaha! This wasn't even a challenge for you. But don't worry, there's more to come!" Avenger said
"Christine... I offer my heart to you... Christine... I offer my love...to you..." Phantom said
"Don't worry Phantom, I'm sure will both find Christine sooner or later. No matter how long it takes, will find her." Sonic said
"My vengeful strike has shattered his Spirit Core and he has little time left. But don't worry, he'll return to your little purple hair friend's home soon after." Avenger said
"The people who spend time with you... The world where the morning sun rises... I... Sometimes... I envy them... And it drives me mad..." Phantom said
"Hahaha! Hahahahahaha! Hahahahahahaha!"
"Master... Please... be careful. Only you can save yourself here from the others. I'm sorry. I can say no more." Phantom said before vanishing away
"Hahahahaha! This is how it feels to fight alongside a Master from another world. Allowing me to make my own decisions during battle. I commend you for your thoughtfulness for your Servants, Sonic! You are indeed a true Master and partner!" Avenger said
"That's what I like to hear from you, Avenger! Now come on, there are Six more Lords that await me!" Sonic replied
"Hahahahaha! I like your cockiness, rodent. Brings out the joy of killing more!" Avenger shouted
"Cut the killing part and let's go," Sonic said
"..."
2nd Room (Lust)
Hour 2
"While we make our way to the 2nd room, allow me to clear some stuff up. You are still in Chaldea, everyone still is, as well as our body. What is trapped here is your soul, didn't I say that before? Usually, my guests would have to take 7 days to complete this and we have to return to your room to start all over. But I know for damn sure that you'll be making it out here in one day. The flow of time and the concept of space are different here and there." Avenger said
"So what are you saying is back home, it's a completely different date and time than what's here?" Sonic asks
"What can I say? I don't know anything about your world apart from ours. Besides, you're used to the time here, arent yall?"
"I see..." Sonic said
"Someone... Oh...Is there no one there?" A Woman's Voice said
"Wait, did you just hear that? I heard a voice... Seems like they need help!" Sonic said
"Seems like your heroism is showing and wants you to help out that woman. Well, I can't control your options. Go help out that voice." Avenger said
Sonic speeds away in the direction of the voice and reaches it, Sonic then sees who it is that was calling out for help.
"Never seen anyone like you before... Hey ma'am, What are you doing here?!" Sonic surprise
"Where...am I? It's so dark... I'm so scared... I have never seen a talking animal like you before..."
"Don't worry, I don't mean harm. How do get here in the first place?" Sonic asks
"I just found myself here... I don't know why it feels this way... Am I...dead? Have I gone to hell?"
"She can't remember her name... A woman whose name and memories were stolen? Interesting. Call yourself Mercédès, then. It was the name of a woman dear to a man who was robbed of his name, and everything he had, at the Château d'If." Avenger said
"Out of all my friends to get stuck here... Why Nightingale?" Sonic said
"Now, Rodent, what will you do with Mercédès? Leave her here, or put her in a cell." Avenger asks
"I think differently. She's coming with us in our adventure and saving her! I know she doesn't mean much to our adventure but I'm not leaving one of my friends behind just because of your choices." Sonic replied
"..."
"You... You would save me, even though you don't know who I am?" Mercedes asks
"I can't just leave you behind and not expect anyone to come and save you. Besides, that's not my thing." Sonic replied
"...Thank you. May the blessings of God be upon you." Mercedes thanking Sonic
"Hmph."
*Later*
Sonic, Avenger, and Mercedes make their way into the 2nd room of the tower, waiting for the next task.
"Tell me, Sonic. Have you ever felt lost?" Avenger asks
"What? What the heck are you talking about?" Sonic confuse
"Though you are a walking animal but have a personality of a human being. Have you ever wished to touch the body of a being? Driven reason and wisdom from your mind and given in to mad?" Avenger asks
"What kind of question is that? Everyone I know here is and will always only be best friends. The only thing I desire more than that is friendship and honesty! I can care less about what you say and more about the bonding between us and lending an arm toward one another!" Sonic replied
"Hmph. You are quite innocent, aren't yall rodents. I respect that, however, not many weak humans think vastly the same as you." Avenger said
"He has a point! How can you be a warrior or a hero without bestial lust? If you say what I do is a sin, very well! Hahaha! Then I stand here as the greatest of sinners! AND I MOSTLY LOVE WOMEN!" Fergus shouted
"Fergus! What are you doing here?! This isn't what heroes aren't supposed to do! Not take advantage of their heroism to have a woman alongside you! That's not right!" Sonic replied
" I eat when I want to eat, and bed someone when I want to bed them! That is the greatest pleasure in life! You there, woman! I can tell! You're worthy of respect and difficult to bed! I find you quite attractive! Especially those protruding breasts!"
"M-Me?" Mercedes said
"YOU WILL BE MINE! And you, Master, and the new Servant. I don't need you. You're in the way. I'll kill you. You're trying to kidnap my woman, aren't you? I can tell. Yes, I can tell. " Fergus said
"Stay behind me, Mercedes. Things aren't going to go well. Don't worry Fergus, I'll change that attitude of yours before you know it. Promise me on that." Sonic replied
"I'll be honest, Sonic. It's not Fergus, warrior of the Ulsters. You're unaware of the Vision of Tnugdalus. It is the Devil of Purgatory!" Avenger said
"The legend of Purgatory from medieval Europe, and the suffering of the soul... Once the Almighty captured those pious heroes who offered their worship to a foreign god!" Mercedes said
"GIVE ME THAT WOMAN!" Fergus shouted
"How about I'll give you a kick in the face?" Sonic said
Sonic curls into a ball and revs up super fast, engulfing himself in blue flames before dashing very fast towards Fergus. Fergus lunges toward Sonic and swings his weapon at him but Sonic deflects Fergus's attack and directly hits him in the face, throwing him back and falling to the ground soon after.
"That's right, Master. Show that lusty hero what being a hero is all about." Avenger said
Fergus roars in anger as he quickly gets up from the ground and lunges at Sonic. Sonic turns to look at Furgus as Furgus swings his weapon multiple times, attempting to attack Sonic but Sonic dodges each attack. This only made Furgus angry and uses more power to attack Sonic. Sonic on the other now start continues to dodge Furge's attacks easily. At one point Furgus slams his weapon down at Sonic, only to miss and get his weapon stuck into the ground, allowing Sonic to attack. And so Sonic took it as he jumps at Furgus, ready to fight again until he suddenly disappeared in front of him. Sonic land's on the ground and looks up to see Furgus vanishing away.
"Lust has decided to give up against you, Master. Well done!" Avenger said
"Alright, this is getting easier and easier by each room!" Sonic replied
"U-Um... What am I supposed to do now?"
"Easy, you'll be joining us in our next objective. Just make sure not to hurt yourself. Got it?" Sonic replied
"Thank you... I promise to do my best to be helpful from now on." Mercedes said
"Alright Shadow man, what you waiting for? Let's go!" Sonic said
"Hahaha! That's right, my temporary Master!"
"Man, I must be sleeping heavily this time since I haven't woken up in Chaldea yet. I wonder how the others feel right now." Sonic commented
3rd Room (Sloth)
Hour 3
Sonic, Avenger, and Mercedes all make their way to the 3rd room of the Tower, getting ready for the third task. While the three make their way there, Mercedes was analyzing Sonic's body to see if he caught any injuries from the battle against Furgus.
"Everything seems fine and well Mr. Sonic. Please don't put yourself into that much risk yourself next time." Mercedes said
"It's alright, I dealt with stuff like in the past before. Nothing very special about this here." Sonic replied
"I see. You are quite the interesting animal Mr. Sonic."
"How does it feel experiencing new things that you were never meant to see or learn before, rodent? For example, you now a maid of your very own here willing to protect you here. Does it desire you with lust just with her being around you?" Avenger asks
"I don't think of her as a maid or an object. Just a nice person who's there to help out others when needed. And I'm perfectly fine with that." Sonic replied
"Heh, Look's like lust and envy have officially lost the battle against you, Master. You're doing way better than any human being. Now then, it's time for a question for you! Have you ever been slothful? Having to do what must be done but instead of going through, you give in to the temptation of rest?" Avenger asks
"The answer is in front of your face all along! I'm still walking and still full of energy as ever! Every day I'm running around, stopping enemies and saving the world daily. That's the one I love the most!" Sonic replied
"I should've expected an answer like that from you. Your body may be in an unconscious state, but even so, your soul is still as active and hard-working as ever. I'm starting to get the feeling that none of this is affecting you in the slightest. But that doesn't matter, you're still trapped here till you complete all 7 tasks!" Avenger said
"Well, what are we waiting for, let's meet our next opponent!" Sonic replied
"..."
The three enter the 3rd Room and were instantly greeted by shouting.
"Was it you who has brought me to this stage? Very well then! I shall perform, be it tragedy or comedy! But be warned. All of my performances shall be blasphemous! Holy one, let my mockery bring you down to earth! My heart is pounding like never before!" Gilles shouted
"Gilles, you here as well? Well, it comes to no surprise, to be honest." Sonic said
"You see that, Master. He's the complete opposite of you. He has forgotten his purity as a knight, and even what it was his Saint stood for! He let his soul rot, and fall! His is the lowest state of humanity!" Avenger said
"Your words honour me! You, dark laughing man who doubts in the Lord, to hell you shall go! Along with that holy light! Did you know? The soul can feel pain. If I break the fingers of your soul, sever its limbs, slice opens its belly, stir its intestines and rip out its eyes... You will fall into despair immediately!" Gilles said
All of a sudden, Sonic performs his boost move and rams into Gilles sending him flying and hitting the wall, causing a huge crack behind and falling soon after. Gilles slowly gets up and notices Sonic running towards him once again. Gilles didn't do anything as he jumps above Gilles and performs a rocket kick down on him, hitting him from the back and causing damage good amount of damage to him. Once Sonic was about to attack Gilles once again, he suddenly vanished from the room, making Sonic stop and be left confused.
"Huh, where did Gilles go? I barely just dealt any damage to him. Oh well, it's better off that way. Wherever you are Gilles. Tell the others on the other side that I'm doing alright and dealing with some business right now!" Sonic said
"Seems like Sloth wasn't strong enough and decided to not care about fighting back. Very good job, Master." Avenger said
Door 4 (Wrath)
Hour 4
After the sudden victory against Gilles. Sonic, Avenger, and Mercedes make their way to the next area of the tower.
"Your halfway to completing this, Mr. Sonic. I'm very proud of you for making it this far." Mercedes said
"This adventure is easier than I expected it to be! I told the shadow man that I will complete all of this in one day. And look where we are! 3 done in one sleep!" Sonic replied
"Your cockiness is immense Rodent. You indeed are winning the fight quicker than I thought. I don't have any choice but to congratulate you for not being as worthless as a normal human being. But it's no time to throw a party. It's time for the fourth Hall of Judgment, which is the avatar of Wrath. Wrath. Anger. Fury. Righteous rage draws people more than anything. Sometimes they even praise the tragedies it brings. It doesn't matter who you are, or where you are. All love stories of revenge." Avenger explaining
"Hatred, huh? When was the last time I felt something like that? I can't remember... If I did some kind of mention like that before, it's probably that I blocked it off from my memories." Sonic commented
"That hatred of yours is much weaker than that bastard who refuses to admit anger, the purest emotion! False salvation makes me want to vomit." Avenger said
"..."
"Don't give me that look."
A couple of minutes later, Sonic, Mercedes, and Avenger arrive at room 4 of the tower.
"You arrived... Enemy of the righteous, who would lead the lost soul to further abyss." Gilles said
"Hey look, it's the other Gilles! How are you doing buddy? Hey, I finally get it! My friends at Chaldea are visiting me trying to get me to wake up from this whole ordeal through communicating with their souls. All thanks to Chaos Energy!" Sonic said
"Looks like haven't lost your memories of your friends back there. Something I wished I had." Mercedes said
"That's not who we are here for, look behind him. Bearer of the holy banner! She who foolishly calls herself a mediator, who speaks of God's blessing! Cursed Jeanne d'Arc! The woman who willingly came to the prison tower to stand in my way!"
"Yes, your words are true. I have come here to stop you." Jeanne said
"Jeanne, 's the next opponent to fight?" Sonic said
"That's right! She believed in humanity, believed in God, and was betrayed and burned at the stake! You should know sadness! You should be black flames of anger, hatred, and rage! You! You are the one most worthy of the fourth judgment!" Avenger shouted
"I will not judge Sonic. Even if I did not manifest here properly... it matters not. It is you, Avenger. The poor, raging soul who is destined to hate the world and humanity forever. I will save you. Just as the holy banner still shines within the Château d'If."
"Shut the f**k up!" Avenger shouted
"I don't seek hatred against her, Avenger, and personally. That's what makes us who we are." Sonic said
"What?!"
"You can't kill someone just because they can't feel hatred or stuff like that. I say we just skip this fight and head to the next fight." Sonic said
"Don't be stupid, Rodent! You can't save someone like me who despise others for admitting anger! I would kill someone like that." Avenger replied
"I think differently. That's what makes her who she is today. You can't just tear off something from others that they're known for. You have to accept who they are and I'm okay with that." Sonic said
"That's what I like to hear from you, Master. I knew you would accept me personally." Jeanne said
"Glad to see Master is still the same and fine. Everyone is worried on the other side and I'm glad to see our worries calm down a bit. Knowing our little blue Master is doing fine and unharmed." Gilles said
"Thanks for checking up on me you two! Sorry for making you all worried, I promise to return in no time!" Sonic replied
Moments later, Gilles and Jeanne vanished away, now knowing that their Master is doing fine and well for himself.
"You blue rodent! What are you doing?! Are you out of your mind?!" Avenger raging
"Hehe! A Hedgehog like me isn't afraid of a Servant like you. It's gonna take more than to make a Hedgehog feel fear and anger again. Don't think to yourself that you're going to see me here dead. Oh no, I will be getting out of this place! After all, you said yourself multiple times already. I'm different than a regular human being. Now come on, let's get going to the next room. I would love to see who came here to visit me." Sonic said
"*Silent For A Minute* That Rodent... Fine, you are my temporary Master and I can't do anything about it. Let's just get going." Avenger said
"Did you expect someone as Mr. Sonic to play by your rules, Avenger? He's told you before that's been fighting his entire life. Battling against more dangerous enemies than you." Mercedes said
"Shut up! However, I will say that Rodent is full of surprises. And I can't change his personality myself. Only he has the desire to do that. Avenger replied
*Chaldea*
"It's been 4 hours since this incident has been reported. My soul... it feels like something is contacting me. And it's from Master... "I'm okay here, don't worry. I'll return soon. Also, tell Phantom, both Gilles, and Furgus that I'm sorry for throwing them out from here." Oh, Master, what kind of crazy adventure do you think of when sleeping?" Hehe!" Jeanne joked
Door 5 (Gluttony)
Hour 5
"*Stretching Arms* Looks like Mercedes decided to go back down where we all started. Alright shadow man, show me your next task for me!" Sonic said
"I hope you're ready, Rodent. Things are about to get messy! Hahahahaha!" Avenger replied
"That's my kind of thing when destroying Egghead dumb robots," Sonic said
Just before the three were about to enter the fifth door, Sonic suddenly stops walking as he closes his eyes and flooded his arms.
"What's the matter? Not feeling ready for this next room?" Avenger said
"Hold on, I'm hearing voices coming from inside my mind. It sounds familiar. Could it be... Caligula." Sonic said
Sonic stays silent for a few moments and hears the voice inside his head calling him from the other side. Sonic listings to the voice and replies to a few things the voice said to him.
"Yes, I know how much you care about Nero buddy. I understand it so well... "The Sin of Gluttony," you filled yourself with the love you had for Rome. That's something I can't take away from you... You are a hero in my eyes, Caligula... One that will help me save humanity from extinction. I also hear your callings, Furball... Don't worry, I'm fine and doing well." Sonic said
Sonic opens his eyes again and looks back at Avenger.
"The avatar of Gluttony. An avatar of evil, who devours all the pleasures of the world and still seeks more. Thus, he should be a very simple opponent. He should be easily beatable for someone like you." Avenger said
Sonic looks at him for a few more seconds before pushing the door and entering the fifth room of the tower.
"Alright, Caligula. I heard your voice calling upon, but where is your would find me?" Sonic called out
"ROOOAAARRRH! I will... kill... kill! I will... DEVOUR EVERYTHING!"
"Caligula..." Sonic said
"You... Would you stop me from this suffering? ! I can't even taste it anymore! But I will eat!" Caligula shouted
"Don't worry, Caligula. I'll help you get out of the place swiftly and fast!" Sonic said
"He will not hear your cries no more. It seems he has failed to calm himself! Come on hero! It's time to defeat all that stand in your way! But I got a better saying. Kill that stand in your way!" Avenger said
"Caligula. Thank you for looking out for a Hedgehog like me. Alright, let's do this!" Sonic said
Moments later, Avenger and Sonic both lunge toward the Avatar of Gluttony as the two were ready to take on the Avatar of Gluttony. The Avatar of Gluttony roars as he also charges toward Sonic and Avenger at full speed as well.
*Chaldea*
"My voice... it has reached a friend from deep within... He thanks me for such an offer. Thanks to him, I believe in that tiny remnant of love, Anti-Hero to Hero of the world... Something I would cherish forever... Sonic. I believe in you, a Hero who keeps going forward." Caligula said
"Fou! Fou! (Blue is still here with us! Oh what a relief!)" Fou jumping all over the place
Door 6 (Greed)
Hour 6
"Congrats on making it this far, Master. Just a couple more to go for you. This time we are in the Sixth Lord. Soon, you will see something that you have never seen before. It even surprises me as well, I've never seen a man more greedy than him. His greed is for the world itself." Avenger said
"And who can that be?" Sonic replied
"He is a man that wanted to achieve a goal that you accomplished multiple times throughout your entire life. Save the world. I have a certain respect for him. My black flames shall destroy them all. My flames burn brightest against righteousness and noble wishes. Only you can stop this Greed!"
Sonic and Avenger both enter the sixth door of the Tower. When they both entered, they notice a familiar face waiting for both of them. It was none other than Jeanne.
"Great to see you once again, Master," Jeanne said
"Hey there, buddy! Hope you're doing well as much as I am!" Sonic replied
"No, no, no! Why is that bitch here again?!" Avenger shouted
"Calm down there, Shadow man... why do you get so angry when Jeanne is around here. She's here just to check up on me." Sonic said
"We are different Rodent, it's because of who I am! Refusing to admit my existence is the same as denying my existence. Like you who refuse to accept the Walls of Judgment yet, I'm still here with you!"
"A Hedgehog with a pure soul and a raging Avenger... A good example of good and evil keeping balance. Your anger will burn brightly, like straw set to flame. But...even if there is rage in your heart...You can still wish for forgiveness and salvation." Jeanne said
"I don't wish to hear such things from you... Not even speaking of forgiveness and salvation. If you wish to talk about that, tell it to this rodent here. My black flames seek not salvation! My rage brings no forgiveness! I am the Count of Monte Cristo! An eternal avenger! A wicked shadow carved into mankind's history!" Avenger shouted
"Seriously Avenger you really need to get a grip on yourself..." Sonic commented
"It's no use, Sonic. The man who returned to Paris and had his revenge... His true name is Edmond Dantès. He also called himself... The Count of Monte Cristo." Jeanne's Voice called out in Sonic's mind
"Edmond Dantes..."
"What did you just say? Your quite indeed full of surprises, aren't yall rodent. However, that is incorrect. Hahahahaha! I understand everything now... No matter how I make this Rodent suffer, he will always find a way to annoy me alongside his Maiden friend. That is why I'm taking things to a different level and killing the Holy Maiden! I'll show both of you just how much I despise salvation and forgiveness!" Avenger shouted
"It's okay Mr. Sonic. He knows no meaning to your pure soul and can't change it for you. You are still who you are from before." A voice said
"Huh?"
"That voice... Hehe... Avatar of Greed! Just who I was waiting for... Interesting. Truly interesting. Amakusa Shirou Tokisada!" Avenger said
"Hello, Avenger. You call yourself the Christ of Vengeance. But words and prayers will not reach you. If you know what a living hell is, then you should know what is truly valuable." Amakusa said
"Why won't you just shut up for now. I've no interest in a being that exists outside of love and hatred. I've never helped save the world." Avenger said
"Don't think like that Avenger. Once I get out of here, I'll change your mind about helping me save Humanity!" Sonic said
"..."
"Sure you may be full of hate, but I know for sure there is just a tiny bit of remnant to save Humanity. If you wish to continue to fight against good, then I have no choice but to fight against you." Sonic said
"..."
"Listen to him, he's asking for a simple request that is all. His pure soul is asking your anger and hatred to fight back and understand that everything must be taken care of with pure rage."
"That's enough! It's time for killing! And only killing!" Avenger shouted
Moments later, Avenger lunges toward Amakusa and Jeanne ready to kill them in the most violent way until Sonic jumps in front of him and homing attacks him directly in the face. This causes Avenger to be pushed away from the three as he looks at Sonic.
"What the?!" Avenger shock
"You may see them as some kind of form of hatred. But in my eyes, I see these two as friends. Friends I care so much about. Yes, I may have attacked my other friends from the previous rooms but they were for a good reason. To leave this place from you sought out to make me suffer and kill for your own amusement." Sonic said
Avenger stares at Sonic for a few moments before closing his eyes.
"Hmph. Ever since I brought you here, not one Judgement was even remotely close to taking you down. Instead, you decided to fight back and those Judgements kneel to you in defeat as your soul was too powerful for them to handle. You fight for what's good and for good reason. And no one can change that matter, not even me. That's all I needed to know from you just how different you act from a normal human being. Fine, you win this room without violence. Now let's get going and see that woman call Mercedes." Avenger said walking away
"And so Good comes out victorious after a battle with evil," Jeanne said
"No one can change you, Sonic. Not even the most fuelled hatred individuals can make you different." Amakusa said
"I'm used to seeing people full of hatred. This is like another Monday to me. Anyway, thanks for checking up on me you two. I'll return to reality soon." Sonic said
Door 7
Final Hour
Sonic and Avenger make their way back to the location where they started to meet Mercedes again. However, the two noticed that Mercedes was nowhere to be located.
"Where the hell did that woman go? Did you see around when coming back down here?" Avenger said
"Beats me. I have no clue just how large this tower is, to begin with." Sonic replied
"The prison tower you've seen is only a small part of the whole that is the Château d'If. But it doesn't matter at this point, The last Hall of Judgment has been prepared. However, before we go. I have something to say that I was thinking about coming down here." Avenger said
"Well, spit it out, buddy!" Sonic replied
"You showed me strength. You showed me that you are capable of such hellish areas and yet you are still smiling. You are very lucky to have someone like me on your side. Those Servants here couldn't care less about this whole thing and more worry about your whereabouts. A true friendship you told me about. Death is an afterthought for you. You died once before, but you came to life soon after which is a surprise. Even for me. I do not Envy your choices, we both are different. You come from another world... I can't change you. No matter how much different this world is compared to yours. You will always have the soul you always held on to since coming from that world." Avenger said
"Glad you finally understand me, Avenger. Sure you may be full of hatred. But I always knew somewhere inside you, you hold a little bit of remorse for others. And that's enough for me!" Sonic replied
"Hmph."
"Hehe!"
"*Deep Breath* Let's just get going."
Several minutes later, Sonic and Avenger make their way to the last room of the tower. While Sonic was eagerly waiting for the last challenge. He couldn't stop having the thought of something strange inside the room.
"Getting ready for the surprise and..."
Moments later, Mercedes appears from the shadows inside the Room, standing by herself and staring at both Sonic and Avenger.
"What a suprise... Mercedes is the last opponent of a crazy trip." Sonic said
"Hello, Mr. Sonic. I see you are with the new Extra Class Servant here. I don't know why, but I know you. The one in black." Mercedes said
"Step aside. I prefer not to kill women. Not because of my Master here, but it's not my thing." Avenger said
"Your pure soul doesn't belong here Mr. Sonic. This tower is a wicked thing, and so are you, Avenger. You...cannot be allowed to exist in this world." Mercedes said
"Another woman uttering those same words, eh? Just like Sonic, You are strong. Show me what you really are! Reveal yourself! Use your full power to kill me! And only me!" Avenger shouted
"Just exactly are you, Mercedes. You were just a helpful person all this time, why are you acting like this all of a sudden now?" Sonic asks
"..."
"...We will lend you strength...woman... ...We are wraiths who could not become Heroic Spirits... ...But we have never forgotten you for a moment..." Wraith appearing
"Whoa, what the?!" Sonic suprise
"It's too late to save her, Master. A convergence of the curses within the Château d'If? Are those fragments of the souls that admire you? Hahaha! Splendid! Even the dead love you, woman! Perhaps you are a famous Heroic Spirit." Avenger said
" Avenger! Pitiful...me! This woman is our light, our one salvation. You must not reject... even her! At least, then, die! Like a moth burning at the flame!"
Moments later, the Giant ghost charges Avenger and Sonic, ready to attack them until Sonic jumps at it and homing attacks it directly in the face, knocking it away from both of them. Avenger fires dark energy beams at the ghost, dealing tons of damage to it while laughing.
"Die! Die! Die!" Avenger shouted
As Avenger continued to fire beams at the ghost, it breathes out a poison breath directly at both Avenger and Sonic. Avenger gets in front of Sonic and gets hit by the breath of attack. Sonic notices that Avenger wasn't affected by the attack and brushed it off as if nothing happened. Sonic was just about to go and attack until Avenger stop's him from going further.
"Rodent, I have never done this before. But would you care for an upgrade?" Avenger asks
"Upgrade? What are you talking about? Don't tell me you'll be lending your power to use!" Sonic replied
"Don't worry, it'll only be temporary."
Avenger places his hand on Sonic's shoulder as dark energy coming from Avenger transfers into Sonic. Sonic closes his eyes as he can feel the dark getting stronger and stronger. Suddenly, Sonic's blue fur changed into a dark blue colour as he opens his eyes and his pupils were gone. He then makes a big smile as his teeth were now sharped. Avenger laughs immensely from this sudden transformation.
"A Hedgehog like me can play dirty as well!" Sonic said
"Hahahahaha! Wonderful. Wonderful! Now then Master, let the real fun begin!" Avenger said increasing his power
The ghost screams at Sonic and Avenger as it lunges toward them at high speed. Sonic curls himself into a tight ball and begins to rev up to speed, fighting himself in dark energy Avenger lend him and spin dashes towards it at high speed.
*Chaldea*
"Looks like Sonic decided to use evil against evil. *Giggles* Not surprising there, You are quite insane, aren't you Master? But that's why I care about you. I knew you wouldn't be surprised that I was going to be the last Lord of the seventh Hall of Judgment. Though, I finally understand just how caring and how much of a true friend you are, looking out for others and not having your bad side come to eat you up... Thank you, Sonic. We shall wait for your return soon."
*With Sonic*
Avenger lunges toward the ghost and slashes it, dealing massive damage while Sonic spins dashes at it multiple times from all angles of its body. The ghost screams once before Avenger and Sonic both attack the ghost at the same time, tearing the monster into two as it vanishes soon after. Sonic lands back onto the ground as the dark energy inside him vanishes away and returns back to Avenger as his pupils return and blue normal fur returns as well.
"Man, what just happened? It's like my body was working without me..." Sonic commented
"Even with my purest of souls, they still have little hatred inside of them, Master. That's why I saw within you."
"I see... I'm not the real Mercédès, but... I pray that the light shines upon your path. Edmond Dantès." Mercedes said before vanishing away
"No! No! First the Holy Maiden, then her! I am not him! I am not Edmond Dantès... That's the name of a miserable, innocent prisoner. The name of a man who was saved... I am an Avenger! An eternal being of vengeance! How could it be worthy of me? Heh. Well done Master, you destroyed The seven judgments. All that's left is to go outside. No human has escaped the Château d'If. One of us will survive and one of us will die. Of course, I have no intention of dying. I will do as I please. I'll make you a second Abbé Faria, and live. Your story will end. It's that simple. If you say you will continue! Then slay me! Show me a hero! Show me that you are worthy of defeating someone like who has put you into suffering!" Avenger shouted
"This was to be expected. But I'm ready when you are!" Sonic replied
Moments later, Dantes begins firing beams toward Sonic as Sonic begin running around circles and dodging each beam. Dantes continues to fire beams at Sonic but each time, Sonic dodges each of his beams easily with no problem. Sonic then dashes toward Dantes and performs an Updraft towards him, sending him flying straight, jumping towards and performing a homing attack. However, Dantes regains his control and attempts to slash SOnic with his claws. Sonic stops himself from getting closer and lands back on the floor as Dantes slams down onto Sonic but backflips away from the attack. Dante turns around and notices Sonic running super fast, performing his boost move towards him. Dantes extends his arm out and stops Sonic from ramming into him. Dantes attempts to hold his balance from Sonic as he continues to use boots at him until he begins getting pushed by Sonic. Dantes attempts to hold onto Sonic but breaks free as SOnic rams into and throws his towards the wall, creating a huge on the wall and falling down soon after. Dantes slowly gets up as he increases his power and lunges toward Sonic. Dantes soon unleashes a barrage of slashes towards Sonic while Sonic dodges each and every single attack from Dantes while also mocking him by giving him funny faces. Dantes continues to slash Sonic's direction till Sonic performs a backwards roundhouse at Dantes, throwing him away from Sonic and skids on the floor. Sonic then takes out a Chaos Emerald and shows it to Dantes as he looks at it for a moment.
"What the hell is that?" Avenger said
"This is a Chaos Emerald. One of the main sources back in my world. With this, it can run through thoughts based on positivity and negativity. And in this case, I'll go with positive energy." Sonic replied
Sonic aims the Chaos Emerald above as it begins to emit light from the positive source contracting from Sonic. This alone was making Avenger weak and unable to use these attacks.
"I-Impossible! M-My body is starting to weaken from that gem! Just what are you Rodent? Just how long were you hiding that for?" Avenger kneeling down
"Simple really. It's not all the time you think of negative thoughts and feelings of hate. You need to get out of that comfort zone and show yourself that you are worthy of showing love rather than showing your anger every time. Take it from me who's smiled each time I talk with any of the Servants we met through this place. Everyone was here to check on me when I wasn't waking up back in my real body. I appreciate them greatly for all of them for coming and showing their support to help me. Unlike you, you are always talking about evil, killing, stuff like that. That's my thing." Sonic replied
"Heh, heh... you sure are full of surprises, Rodent. Never thought I would be kneeling down by some Rodent and his gem of his capable of taking down someone like me with effort. In hat case, I surrender..."
All of sudden, Sonic punches Avenger in the face and throws him back a few feet away from him, hitting the floor hard soon after.
"To feel defeat for the first time... without much action. This feels good! I... I can be a tiny light of hope... To an innocent Rodent... who's trapped feared him." Avenger said
"Cut the talking Dantes."
Sonic walks toward Dantes and extends his arm out to Dantes.
"What's this? This helping out someone even after what I put you through?" Dantes said
"Hey, I hold no grudges to anyone. This was a fun adventure as well." Sonic replied
"Heh..."
Dantes grabs Sonic's arm as he pulls him back to his two legs.
"I shall admit it! You have done me a favour by killing me! You have guided me to victory... Even as I found my place in history as an Avenger... Because Edmond was saved at the end... Sonic. I guided you to victory, and you overcame the obstacles and escaped the prison tower. You can generous and annoying. Haha, Sonic! Walk forth! Keep struggling! You have been released...from this prison of the soul! Someday you shall save the world like your past adventures!" Avenger said
"I'll be seeing you on the other side, Dantes. Promise me that! Together, both of us and the resistance will unstoppable!" Sonic replied
"Heh, still wanting to see me, huh? Well then "Attendre et espérer." Wait and hope!" Avenger said
*Chaldea*
After several hours of sleeping, Sonic slowly woke up and stood up from his bed, stretching his arms and yawning while looking at the time on the clock.
"Seven hours asleep... heh, that may be just the longest time I ever slept," Sonic said
Sonic gets out of bed and was just about to walk out of the room until Mash appears, notices Sonic and hugs him.
"Senpai! Oh dear god your finally awake! I thought you wouldn't wake up from your sleep! Please don't ever do something like ever again!" Mash said
"It's okay Mash, I'm all here and alive. Thanks to you and the Servants, I was able to pull through an adventure." Sonic replied
"Fou!"
"An adventure? What are you talking about?"
"Heh, it's nothing. Come on, why don't we see what the other Servants are doing? DOn't want them to worry more about me." Sonic said
Edmond Dantes Has Joined The Resistances
To Be Continue...
"Next Time: The Resistances." Sonic As The Narrator
