A Hedgehog Of Chaldea
E Pluribus Unum (Part 3)
*Des Moines, Iowa*
After successfully saving Sita from Alcatraz and getting to stay with Rama in the same Holy Grail War with the help of Sonic. Romani gave Sonic coordination to a base in Iowa as the team teleported to said location where they talk about the plans to go on in this war.
"Sita has been rescued from Alcatraz! And the best part of that rescue is that we didn't come across any enemies to battle. Stealth is what I like to that." Sonic said
"We will always remember him for his efforts," Rama said
"You did a good job, Sonic. Now that our plans of saving Sita is now a success. We will now leave the rest of the decisions to you from here on out." Geronimo said
"So Sonic. At this point we basically won the war but what is something that is still missing?" Robin said
"Have you met or fought against Cu Chulainn by any chance?" Sita asks
"Not yet. But if anything, Geronimo said that their base is located in the East of the country. But I rather deal with him when he at least expects us to fight him. I heard he's not the Cu Chulainn I know of and he's accompanied by other Servants" Sonic replied
"So your plan as of now is to collect more Servants from this era as much as you can for the eventual battle against that guy," Billy said
"Hey, the more we have. The better the chances we have of winning this war altogether. The problem is that where do find more Servants? We can teleport to different areas around the nation and see who can join us in defeating Cu." Sonic said
"So you're the Hedgehog that everyone is talking about? Interesting." A Female voice said
"Huh?"
Everyone looks around to see where that voice was coming from but no sign of any movement. Moments later, a female person appears behind Sonic as he turns to look at this mysterious person. She has long purple hair and red eyes and wears a full-body outfit that highlights her curvaceous body, with metallic shoulder pads.
"Uh... Hello, nice to meet you. So you yourself also heard about the troubles I have done across this nation in the past 3 days?" Sonic said
"That is correct. You have successfully pushed back many Celtic soldiers from this land just by your decisions. You also saved many innocent lives as well during the process." The Female replied
"Well, it's my job to do so!" Sonic said
"Sonic The Hedgehog. Nice to meet you, my name is Scathach. I'm guessing you never heard of me before?" Scáthach introducing herself
"Scáthach! Mentor of Cú Chulainn, and guardian of the Land of Shadows!" Mash shock
"What?!"
"That's right. Needless to say, I'm different from the other Celtic Servants. I am a special being beyond human, and that Grail cannot rule over me. The reason I materialized as a Heroic Spirit is a special one, too. All of humanity was incinerated, as was my realm." Scáthach said
"Oh, sorry to hear that from you," Sonic said
"No need to feel sorry. I'm glad about the current incident in a way... But also not fond about. To tell you Sonic, my Student before was already foolish enough but he's more of an idiotic form now. I arrived here to take him back but something was in his mind. I was considering putting an end to this era, but then I heard about a mysterious blue creature running around this country and pushing back both armies away from towns and states. All by themselves. I decided that I would look for this mysterious person and now, I have completed that task. I admire your hard work in such a short amount of time." Scáthach said
"What can I say? Running and exploring new things is my favourite pastime. So you could say all of this was done just by my curiosity of wanting to learn new things." Sonic replied
"I figured. You have a good Master right here. Isn't that right Mash?" Scáthach asks
"I'm very happy I get to meet someone like Sonic. I have no regrets. Anyway, Scáthach. Would you fight alongside us?" Mash said
"We have a pretty big group here and would extra help," Billy said
"That'd be difficult. I can lend a hand, but I can't join you. I don't have the means of preparing for this era. All of that lays in Sonic's hands. Also... I'm sure he's capable to defeat THAT Cú Chulainn. For one he's never met someone like Sonic. And two, I bet he keeps up with his movement even he tried." Scáthach replied
"I knew this Cu guy was different than the ones I met before. But, how did this happen?" Sonic commented
"It most likely has to do with Medb's wish upon the Grail. She wanted the fool to become a wicked king rivalling herself. As a result, a cursed warrior with nothing but the power to become a king was born. A Fanged God, or a Mad King, covered from head to toe in spines of death. That is the current Cú Chulainn." Scáthach replied
"Pitiful," Nightingale said
"Most pitiful. By paying such a price, he has surpassed me. They say an idiot without hesitation is strong, yes?" Scáthach said
"That's called failure. Dreams that don't reach outside are nothing but delusions." Nightingale replied
"Indeed. Now it's just a matter of taking down Cú Chulainn and fast. Considering the panic Sonic has caused in just a short amount of time. Queen Medb's top priority is to locate Sonic and kill him. Preventing him from repairing this era. That is why she has summoned tons of enemies with the Holy Grail to locate Sonic. Yet, they all fail to track him down." Scáthach said
"How many times have I heard that people want me killed? Either way, I won't let that woman get the last laugh. As I said before, we defeat our enemies and recover the Grail like it is. Besides, what does a Queen sitting on a chair all day gonna do with a Hedgehog like me who likes to run fast?" Sonic said
"His cockiness is nothing like I ever heard before," Robin said
"Your confidence is something Sonic. Medb... The legendary queen of the Celts. She's just engrossed in taking over a nation at the moment. That woman, along with Cú Chulainn... Those two alone are enough to take any nation. Also, I heard a new Servant has joined them to find Sonic. Arjuna... I have no idea what he would do. But it's certain that he would side with the enemy." Scáthach said
"Heh! So now they are bringing reinforcements to stop me? They must be shaking now knowing that's it inevitable for me to win this whole war and fix this era." Sonic replied
"Now that we have Cú Chulainn's Mentor on our side. What is our next objective, Senpai?" Mash asks
*Flashback*
"That is, in fact, right! I got to this conclusion to save the country from its current plight! National cohesion! Citizens were herded, no, rallied, to a fresh beginning! Regardless of age or gender, everyone must participate in national service! All residents will eventually join the mechanized troops and destroy the invaders, the Celts. Of course, we'll need to keep our mass-production lines running for this. Recruiting workers from all across the country. The establishment of 20-hour workdays. Surveillance never stops. Of course, the best welfare system is also required. It's impossible to have work without play. We'll play three times as hard as regular humans, work three times as hard, and win three times as hard! That is my new American vision!" Edison replied
*Present*
"Edison is no regular President. He acts like an evil Dictator for his own benefit." Sonic said
"What? What are you talking about, Sonic?" Rama asks
"I remember him saying him when I met him yesterday, "Recruiting workers from all across the country. The establishment of 20-hour workdays. Surveillance never stops." He's forcing many to work under him for an exhausting 20 hours a day. No President I ever heard of has ever done something like that before. Minus Egghead of course." Sonic replied
"You're onto something, Sonic. What Edison was saying before couldn't make sense to him. And not in his character." Nightingale said
"If I have to guess the cause of Edison's attitude when Mash, Nightingale, and I met him. He's probably under some kind of spell that makes him think that way. I got it! Edison is under some kind of spell and that it isn't the real him!" Sonic said
"Once again, that is why Sonic is a great leader. Umu." Nero Bride said
"I knew I can trust someone like you, Master," Geronimo said
"I heard he was an inventor, but it seems he had political potential as well," Scáthach said
"And that settles it. We meet Edison again and treat his illness." Nightingale said
"Sounds good to me. Charge via the shortest route." Sita said
"Actually, we're just going to teleport inside the Castle and not bother taking out the robots. Besides, he doesn't expect us to come back the next day, doesn't he?" Sonic replied
"I like your thinking Sonic. Catch them off guard while they least expect us. Now then, Let's go and wake Edison from his dream! Master!' Rama said
"Took the words out of my mouth! Alright, let's get going, team!" Sonic rasing his fist
"Yes, Master!" All Servants shouted
*Denver, Colorado, Edison's Castle*
Moments later, Sonic and his large team teleported inside Edison's Castle inside the main throne. Once arriving, Edison notices Sonic and his new batch of friends behind him confronting him. Sonic notices Edison was in an angry mood and decided to be Sonic.
"What's the matter, White Lion? Heard the news about what's been happening since yesterday and today?" Sonic asks
"That Hedgehog is back?! He was just here yesterday and barges in uninvited?!" Blavatsky shock
"You! You are ruining my reputation! How can someone like you, out of all things! Embarrassed someone like me?! Sonic! I heard about the things that you and your team accomplished in a day and a half, and yet I'm here on the sidelines watching it all unfold! At this point, all my machines are considered useless and the people will want to vote you as President if you were ever given the chance!" Edison roared
"Wow, I didn't know he can yell that loud. Holy shit..." Nero Bride said
"He's more annoying than I thought," Elizabeth said
"Tell me about it," Geronimo said
"I'm being outplayed by a Rodnet like you!" Edison roared
"Calm down lion who has two light bulbs on his shoulders. I'm just doing what I love doing most. And that is bringing peace to the people. And with style. I'm not here to ruin one's reputation on something. I'm just doing what I always enjoyed doing. Even since I was only just a little Hedgehog." Sonic replied
"You! If I had the speed and Chaos Energy that you hold, I would've done everything that you are doing yourself!" Edison roared
"Mr. Edison, no need to take out your anger at a Hedgehog who's helping out the people of this nation. I'm sure deep inside you appreciate Sonic for his efforts to end the suffering of many innocent people. Which is why I diagnosed that you are ill. The amount of stress you have is making you feel this way. You must rest." Nightingale said
"I will not be bested by someone who's not from this nation. This is why I'm taking things into my own hands and quickly transforming into Thomas Mazda Edison!" Edison roared
"Oh no... This isn't going to be good..." Robin said
"Uh... Senpai, I don't think Edison isn't too fond of your work around the nation..." Mash said
"Hey, look at the bright side. Were the small percent to see Edison in this transformation. And I called this a win." Sonic replied
"What are you talking about?! Do you want us to all die?!" Robin shock
All of a sudden, Karna arrives and knocks the elixir out of Edison's hand as it spills on the floor and spreads everywhere.
"Gah!? Wh-What was that for, Karna? Can't you see I was in the middle of business with Mr. Sonic?!" Edison roared
"Sorry, Edison. But just give it up already... There's no point in fighting Sonic anymore. Besides, would you really want to fight someone who's teamed up with several Servants while pushing out our enemies from each state? Besides, that medicine is bad for your body." Karna said
"Karna, the people in this nation rely on a leader who's there to help them. And yet, I have failed them by watching the people suffer." Edison replied
"You don't have to worry about the innocent lives. The Celts that occupied many bases just a couple of days ago have all surrendered and left their bases after they heard the news of Sonic going around and taking down their own people in large quantities. Queen Medb was told about the soldiers surrendering in battle. Causes her to create more soldiers but backfires each time with soldiers that were already battling telling the new and fresh soldiers that it's pointless to fight since there's a person out there taking out their own people over and over all by himself. And for you, with the mass production of your machines. You're basically making the refugees from before work harder for nothing." Nightingale said
"I-Is that true, Mr. Sonic? All of this wasn't for you to mock me about my leadership? Rather, to help me?" Edison asks
"Of course, Edison! I will never want to make you feel jealous about my work. I know it's your job to keep this nation safe from the Celts but I couldn't just sit back and wait for something to happen. So I would rather do the job myself than wait. And with the help of my friends behind me, we saved many innocent lives and pushed back the enemy." Sonic replied
"Typical Sonic talk. Helping others before himself. True dedication." Mash commented
"I see, so it seems that I wasn't able to learn more of the facts about Mr. Sonic. Rather the stuff that he did with the Celts." Edison said
"Think about it Sonic. Not only that you are saving this nation, but you are also saving this planet from total control of the Celts. Isn't that what a hero is all about?" Rama said
"Yea, yea your right! I didn't think much about that when I was busy kicking Celt butts!" Sonic replied
"Glad you finally figured out the bigger picture Sonic. Look, Mr. Edison, I want to tell you something so you must pay attention. You, as well as Sonic, are the embodiment of many races who come together and save their loved ones. However, one has the courage of saving all while the other half is focused on one thing. You Mr. Edison. You are the one who's focused on saving just one nation while Sonic hones to save many." Nightingale said
"*Grabs Chest* Guh... H-How..."
"That is also why–you were defeated by Nikola Tesla, your fellow inventor."
"Gaohoooooooooooooo!?"
Edison roars very loud as he falls back soon after, unconscious. Sonic and the others watch in silence the White Lion lying motionless on the floor. Sonic walks up to him as he kneels down and pokes his face.
"Is he alright? Did we push it too far?" Sonic said
"Don't worry, he'll live. Edison, answer me closely. Would you arrest Sonic for his marvelous efforts across the nation or would you want and help him end this war early and completely? One has different outcomes so choose wisely. Before you do answer, you have to admit to Sonic that he is the hero of this war." Nightingale said
"...Mrs. Nightingale..."
"Answer now," Nightingale said
"I get it now... I was too stuck inside my own bubble and not looking out of it. My stubbornness only caused more pain to my own people than to myself. Mr. Sonic, forgive me... you indeed are the true hero of this nation. Not only that you helped the people of this nation feel safe again. But you also showed me the bravery man and woman can have on the battlefield. Something America strives in!" Edison roared
"I appreciate the kind words Edison! At the end of the day, no one is perfect. That includes me as well. We all make mistakes and that's a way of life. We learn from them and strive from them for a better future. That's how I look at things. We learn from our mistakes." Sonic replied
"I can't believe I'm saying this. But Sonic is right, Do what you would always do. You're never discouraged by failure, causing trouble for all those around you. You always find a way to get back up." Blavatsky said
"You were just under pressure, Edison. Before Sonic came around, your main objective was to save others from war. And with that, many lives were saved as well. Those are desires that you can definitely be proud of. No matter how much you blame yourself, or how much you hate yourself, or how you perform evil deeds out of being overly cautious... Ultimately, you really became a light shining onto the world. It's time to wake up, King of Inventions. Sonic saw you at your deepest level and helped you rise up from it back to the light. Both of you together can stop the darkness from reaching the light." Karna said
"Yes! Yes your right, Karna! It's what they say, leave no man behind. That is why Mr. Sonic, though not knowing him a lot, returned to me and help me go forward! I will never forget this brave move! As of today, this war has won! I have been blessed with friends such as Karna and Blabvastky! And now Sonic! ...I also owe you an apology and my thanks, Sonic and your team of Servants behind you. From now on, I, Edison, alongside Karna and Blavatsky should join your side to end this war. Now then, Master. What is your plan to step forward to end this madness? Whatever it is, we should follow it, no acceptance!" Edison roared
"This is great Senpai! Our team has grown even bigger now! Now, you must tell us your next step for victory!" Mash said
"Since all the Celts have left pretty much every state. I think it's time for us to meet the leader himself, Cu, as well this day butt sitting Queen Medb as well. I'm totally itching to meet them and give them a piece of my mind!" Sonic said
"Hold it right there Sonic. It's true that you pushed the Celts away from each state. But you never mentioned anything about taking down any of the enemy Servants as well. Beowulf, Diarmuid, Fionn, Arjuna, Queen Medb, or Cu Chulainn. We may have outnumbered them with our own Servants but those Servants are power heroes as well." Blavatsky said
"You don't have to worry about most of the Servants, Blavatsky. I heard from my buddy Scathach here that Fionn and Diarmuid are still looking for me to fight against but aren't even close to locating me. You could say that was 1,000 miles apart from each other and they don't have the speed as me to be traveling to different parts of the nation." Sonic replied
"Last I heard from them, they were desperately trying to find you. That they entered many caves to locate. Only to never come out of one them again." Scathach said
"And... what about Beowulf?" Blavatsky asks
"Beowulf? To be honest, I didn't know he was here, to begin with. Does anyone have clues on where he made be located?" Sonic asks
"He was on the Island where I was imprisoned. He was the one that guarded the island against any intruders. You never faced him when you came to save me?" Sita replied
"We teleported our way inside the Island without him noticing. And we also entered the prison quietly as well without obviously using the front gate of the prison. If I'm being correct, I think he hasn't noticed Sita escaping her cell just yet. Which is a huge plus. Extra work but more efficient." Sonic said
"As Mash would say, typical stuff from our Master. Getting things done his own way and fast." Rama said
"Wow Sonic. I didn't know you did all of that in a span of 24 hours. And I thought you were just busy pushing out the celts from the occupied states." Blavatsky said
"Not my first rodeo pushing back a huge army from control," Sonic replied
"So now that three of the five Servants have been dealt with. How do we take down this Medb and Cu." Billy asks
"We will all go to Washington D.C and assassinate Queen Medb. A fight between Servants and an experienced fighter. However, Medb is extremely cautious. As soon as she detects a servant, she will bring all the Servants mentioned back." Scathach said
"You fought many battles before Sonic. From giant machines, gods, monsters, and many more. Something no Master in this world ever experienced in the past before. All of this should nothing to you." Elizabeth said
"Which is why I have a plan. Scat, you mentioned just now that Medb is able to detect Servants, right?" Sonic said
"Right. Mainly Servants. She can detect them from a good mile. That includes me." Scáthach replied
"Perfect!"
"Mr. Sonic, what is that you are trying to accomplish here?" Edison asks
"I'm glad you're asking Edison. We are going to take the Holy Grail from here before we can take her down as well. You see, she doesn't detect me. And even if she did, she wouldn't have time to stop me from reaching her. If she can detect you guys before anything else, that's when I go in and take the Grail from your hands. After that, I quickly send it back to Chaldea and will deal with them soon after. Leaving them to just be regular Servants. What do you say?" Sonic replied
"That can also work. It's not like she hasn't seen you in person yet." Geronimo said
"I think that plan works fine," Rama said
"We came this far, there's no turning back. We must heal this world." Nightingale said
"WE ACCEPT THE PLAN!" everyone shouted
"That's what I like to hear! And that's settled, we're going to take back what the people want from our enemies. Peace. Everything we must do in our power to stop this madness. But before we do that, we must help the innocent. I want the robots to send many supplies to everyone from each state that was heavily affected. Take them to shelters for the ones that lost homes. No acceptance!" Sonic said
"I'm on the case. I will begin doing that!" Blavatsky said
"Thank you, Blavatsky! Alright then, now let's get going to business!" Sonic said
"YES, MASTER!"
To Be Continue...
"Next Time: E Pluribus Unum (Part 4.)" Sonic As The Narrator
