A Hedgehog Of Chaldea

Babylonia (Part 2)


*The Chaldea Base*

"What a weird self-proclaimed "Warrior" we met at the Jungle. But she wasn't the weariest person we have ever come across. She's quite the speedster, but she still couldn't catch me even when we were being chased down from her." Sonic said

"*Hears Knocking Coming From The Door* Come in!" Mash shouted

"*Door Open* Don't mind me, I'm just here passerby like any other visitor," Gilgamesh said

"K-King Gilgamesh?!" Mash shock

"Yes, it is I! King Gilgamesh. I figured I come here myself and mix things up for you. And I'm sure you're tired of listening to Siduri's messages." Gilgamesh said

"No, she's friendly to all of us. She doesn't mind about a talking Hedgehog being around this place." Sonic replied

"Typical from Siduri. Not surprising. Anyway, I have a request for you—mind heading south of Uruk, towards the Persian Gulf? An observatory has been constructed there. There is ten days' worth of jars made to gather seawater automatically. Deliver the pots that are placed inside the wagon and bring back the jars there that are filled with seawater. Mind doing that for me, Sonic?" Gilgamesh asks

"Sure thing, Gil. I can do that in a couple of minutes! Why we're there as well? We can avoid confrontation from the obvious traps placed around this place. Are you ready, Mash?" Sonic replied

"Ready when you are, Senpai!" Mash replied


*Observatory*

A few minutes later, Sonic, Mash, and Gilgamesh arrive at the Observatory with the wagon as they quickly begin replacing the jars with the jars they brought from Uruk.

"You have incredible speed, Sonic. Is your speed the ways of the battle for you?" Gilgamesh asks

"Of course it is! I can take advantage of my speed and use it for various attacks during battles. I can even cause fire around metal just by running around in circles." Sonic replied

"Interesting. You hone speed that can rival the pace of that of a God. I can even say it's immeasurable to determine your actual speed. What a trait for someone who isn't even a Servant. Let alone exist in the realm of this world." Gilgamesh said

"Give me a bigger area, and I'm set to run all day as I want! Even Atalanta and I do races daily at Chaldea." Sonic replied


*A Little Later*

"How does the Persian Gulf look to the naked eye? I bet it looks different from Okeanos." Romani said

"Okeanos was the worst experience in my life regarding water. Never again would I want to visit such a place. Even during summer time this year!" Sonic replied

"Haha! Okeanos and that Island you've been on aren't the worse places when it comes to the ocean. The scale of the Seventh Singularity is much greater than any of the previous Singularities. We're getting observation results of the Indian Ocean, far beyond the Persian Gulf." Romani said

"Well, thank you for making my day a lot worst. *Looks Up And Notices A Contrail Heading Down Towards Them* Oh, excellent, we have company in our hands. *Grab's Mash And Speeds Away From Their Spot As The Contrail Lands And Explodes Soon After* Hey, look, it's that green hair person who betrayed us just a few days ago. Did you miss us?" Sonic asks

"You again. Your attitude is pissing me off. Are you vastly underestimating us?" Enkidu said

"*Runs Up To Enkidu And Leans On Them With His Arms Folded* What can I say? A loser Goddess like you as an enemy fighting against humans? It doesn't sound exciting if you ask me. If I'm being honest, you don't look like a god yourself. More like a normal Human being if I do say myself." Sonic replied

Suddenly, Hundreds of portals surround Sonic as weapons appear out of them and are fired soon after. Sonic smiles as he dodges every spear flying toward him effortlessly. He avoids them by jumping over them, crouching over them, using his speed to get out of the way, and even break dancing his way out of danger. Enkidu increasingly gets angry and attempts to fire more weapons at Sonic, but Mash rushes over. Eventually, Enkidu's weapons all miss Sonic as he jumps on top of a Golden Axe and wags his finger at Enkidu.

"*Mocking Enkidu By Wagging His Finger* Is that all you got, Goddess? Not even those legendary weapons weren't enough to stop me." Sonic said

"*More Portals Open Up* SHUT UP!" Enkidu shouted

Suddenly, a rain of arrows flew down from the sky, heading toward Enkidu, who blocked them with her weapons effortlessly.

"How foolish of you to not even land a single hit on a simple Rodent like Sonic. I recall a certain fool calling the new tactic I thought up, perfectly suited to a king as it was, the "ultimate waste of energy." Gilgamesh said

"King Gilgamesh!" Mash shouted

"To think you would waste time on such an animal. What happened to efficiency? What happened to be calm and collected as a weapon? It's unlike you to enjoy the thrill of battle, Enkidu." Gilgamesh asks

"So much for being calmed and firing hundreds of weapons towards me," Sonic commented.

"King Gilgamesh! That's an impostor, not the real Enkidu!" Mash shouted

"I see. Quite convincing nonetheless. You may be even more powerful than the original. That flying speed was impressive, even by my standards. You must have acquired a fine magical reactor core. Was it a gift from the three goddesses?" Gilgamesh asks

"Shut...your...mouth. Your voice irritates me. I am the most powerful creature on this planet. There is no need for a defective demigod like you. Gilgamesh. Fool of a king, an enemy of my Mother. I WILL KILL YOU!" Enkidu shouted

Suddenly, Sonic runs around Enkdiu, whipping up to a tornado the size of the mightiest of tornados, and prevents Enkidu from escaping. Enkidu summons portals and fires several weapons, but they all miss Sonic due to his incredible speed. He then dashes in front of Enkidu while rapidly spinning his leg in a circle blasting Enkidu into the sky and watching them as they fly away from the area.

"*Wipes Hands* The trash has been thrown out. We don't need to worry or hear about her for a while. Come on, let's head out to see Merlin and Ana." Sonic said

"Tell me, what do you see in a god, Sonic?" Gilgamesh asks

"Beings that don't need to rule others and do their work for them. That's why I don't let anyone use me as an object. I'm a Hedgehog who wants to explore and save the innocent. Something these gods here lack." Sonic replied


*?*

"Again! Overplayed by a simple rodent who comes from unknown origins! He even made my body out of calibration. My power output and motor functions are out of balance. I don't understand. Why is this heart defective? I am stronger than them! Why did I lose to such a Rodent again? At this point, The King and Rodent are thron on Mother's side. I must kill them! For Mother's sake, I must kill them!" Enkidu said


*Back At Uruk*

"Sonic. I have another request from you. Head to the City of Kutha, and retrieve something called the Tablet of Destinies." Gilgamesh said

"The Tablet of Destinies is in Kutha?" Mash asks

"Correct. I remember seeing what lies in the future in Kutha when I returned to Uruk from the underworld. I meditated there, recorded the destiny upon a clay tablet, and left it there. It's natural to lose one's memory before or after meditation. I won't even know what kind of destiny was written until I read it." Gilgamesh said

"This sounds like you wrote a diary while meditating during the process. But anyway, sure, I will fetch that Tablet before sunset. I can guarantee you that right now." Sonic replied

"I do not doubt in that," Gilgamesh said


*Later*

Sonic, Mash, Merlin, and Ana all made their way toward Kutha to retrieve the Tablet of Destinies for Gilgamesh. As they four made they were way towards there. They heard Testiomy: Ranchers talking about something interesting.

"What did the goddess Ishtar do, you ask? Just look at all the holes in the ranch! It's obvious! It's indiscriminate! She zooms around wildly, striking at random! And that smug laugh."

"I've just had it. She always attacks right when we're busiest. Back in my dad's time, she supposedly promised bountiful harvests once every three years, but this year, it's nothing but losses. It's a miracle that nobody has gotten hurt. She just continues with it, on and on."

"I know I should feel fortunate that I at least got a glance of the Goddess Ishtar. But I can't make a living just from gazing at beautiful things. Caring for sheep isn't cheap nowadays. The young ones we hired to exterminate the beasts fled. Oh, and that smug laugh. She sounds like she's having fun."

"The Goddess of fertility? Ha! In a few centuries, I'm pooooositive she'll be called the demon of Venus! My ranch is full of holes. My sheep ran off. On top of that, she's so ruthless she kills off all the beasts under her command! To make matters worse, she lands and says, "I'll take all the gems in your house!" "I'll let you off with this," she says and flies off with a smug laugh! Dammit!"

"Ishtar, huh? It seems she's still jealous of someone like me defeating her just a few days ago." Sonic said

"No, it's not that, Senpai. She's a wicked devil way before that. She demands riches from the gods above. But nothing about stealing from humans." Mash replied

"That Ishtar isn't the normal Ishtar. Right when the Demonic Beasts showed up in the north, a certain ritual was held by Uruk's Sacred Temple without the king's knowledge. Simply put, they tried to summon Ishtar, the City's patron deity. Uruk is under the imperial rule but governed by three powers: the king, the Ritual Sect, and the Sacred Temple. Of these, the Sacred Temple favors the patron deity over King Gilgamesh. They saw the signs of this era turning into a Singularity and saw the instability of space-time as their chance. It's what you call a Pseudo-Servant in Chaldea. I don't know if that ritual succeeded or not. The gods of Mesopotamia are blond. On the other hand, humans have blackheads and black hair. That Ishtar has black hair is a girl that served as her vessel." Merlin said

"According to the data observed here, that "Ishtar" is undoubtedly the Goddess herself. That girl must have been a human who was compatible with her." Romani said

"If Ishtar were the Ishtar of myth, Sonic would have been killed back in Babylon," Merlin said

"You may be right. I may not get along with goddesses, but Ishtar is slightly human." Ana said

"Well, that's interesting to hear from you, Ana. Expressing your thoughts for someone isn't your thing." Sonic asks

"..."


*Kutha*

"So this is Kutha. A city that went completely silent overnight." Mash said

"How can such a nice place be dead quiet with no sign of human life living here?" Sonic asks

"Did the Demonic Beasts invade the city after the residents died?" Ana said

"I am detecting this area; you are the only signs of life here. The Demonic Beasts aren't trying to get in. I don't know why, but the Demonic Beasts seem afraid to enter the City." Romani said

"My sense is also telling me that are no threats here. Instead, there's merely this eerie silence. It's as if death itself has cleansed the City. The incident here in Kutha is fundamentally different from other cities. Before we get too deep into theorizing, let's go on a treasure hunt." Merlin said

"Sounds good to me."

The four head in different directions for the next several minutes, searching for the Tablet of Destinies. They dug in other locations, trying to find the Tablet but with no success. They haven't given up yet and continue searching around the whole City to locate the Tablet and return it to Gilgamesh.

"Have you found anything yet, Sonic?" Romani asks

"Nothing special around here. If I'm being sincere, I ran around the City and couldn't find the diary that Gilgamesh mentioned. However, the only things I managed to find were my last good friends. *A Pink, Gray, Jade, And Blue Wisp Appear Around Sonic As They, All hug Him. Soon, The Rest Of The Wisps That Sonic Saved Before Appear As Well, And All Hugged Sonic* Hey, cut that out, guys! It was my mission to save all of you here, and now we have all been reunited. Glad to have all of you with me once again." Sonic said

All of the wisps, from Orleans to now Babylonia, have been rescued as they enter Sonic's body. As they were entering Sonic, a small white pillar of light engulfed Sonic that reached into the sky. Moments later, the Pillar of lines down as every Wisps is now in Sonic's control and can use all of them and its special attack.

"Now then, let us continue with our adventure looking for this tablet," Sonic said

"Interesting. How about doing another lap around the City and see if you missed anything?" Romani asks

"I was just about to do that. Alright, here I go- *All Of A Sudden, The Ground Begins To Shake Under Him* W-Whoa?! What the? I didn't expect an earthquake to happen suddenly!" Sonic shock

"W-What's going on, Soni- *Get's Cut Off*."

Suddenly, the ground underneath Sonic breaks as he begins to fall into the darkness of Earth by himself. Sonic attempted to jump back up with the rocks, but they were too small to land on both feet.


*Hell*

Sonic continues to fall straight into the darkness without Mash, Ana, or Merlin. Eventually, he notices the ground getting closer as he gets into position and lands. He then stood up, looked around at his surroundings, and saw hundreds of cages surrounding him filled with souls of the dead trying to escape.

"What's going on here? Halloween just passed and happened not too long ago." Sonic said

"It's the living. What are the living doing in the underworld... Why..."

"Have you come to laugh... to seize... Have you come to flee... or to discard..."

"Unforgivable...all are unforgivable... Warm breath, warm flesh... They're unnecessary..."

"Die...die, die, die, die, die die die die diediediediediediediediediediediediediediedie!"

"*Nods In Agreement* I have no idea what you are talking about, ghosts. But I do not come to harm anyone at all. I'm just here after a slip up back at the surface, and I'm trying to find a way to get out of this place." Sonic said

"O gallû spirits, this one yet lives. Taking this soul will incur your master's wrath. Seal up the seven gates, and resume your guard of the soul cages. *The Ghosts In Front Of Sonic Vanished* Your intrusion was the most daring, unknown, But they respected them. Beneath Kutha spreads the underworld itself. You chanced to fall into the land of the dead while still drawing breath." The Old Man said

"Hey, your that guy I met back in the City. Let me guess, this is an illusion, and I find the Tablet without realizing it. Don't worry. I was about to head back anyway. Sorry for the inconvenience." Sonic replied


*Surface*

Sonic appears back at the surface, holding the Tablet of Destinies and analyzing it.

"So this is Gilgamesh's Dairy, huh?" Sonic said

"Master is that what I think it is?! By all appearances, the Tablet of Destinies!" Mash shock

"No doubt about it. That's the Tablet of Destinies. Great! Well, that was easy! But where was it? I didn't think it would be in the southern area." Merlin asks

"*Lying* Oh, I just trip over it while searching for it. Nothing too surprising if I'm being honest." Sonic replied

"Hmmm... What a sheer chance of luck to step over the Tablet. But I degrease, as long as we have the Tablet in our hands. Then we should head back to Uruk as soon as possible." Merlin said

Suddenly, Ishtar arrives and confronts the group, avoiding them to let them escape.

"I found you! You grilled the ranchers all about me! I don't know what you're up to, but cut it out! Snooping around about what a goddess does on a day off? That's so insensitive!" Ishtar shouted

"Oh, look here, it's the Goddess who saves up all the gems she filches off people! This isn't good. It looks like we're her target this time!" Merlin said

"No! I'm saying THAT crap is ruining my reputation! I've never assaulted humans for money or anything! What I ask for is due compensation! First, saving humans for free would just doom them all over again! ANYWAY! You all need divine punishment. Atone for the sins of making me look silly not once but TWICE. Specifically, that thing you have that looks like a treasure. It looks interesting, so I'll be taking it. Gimme." Ishtar commanded

"W-What? *Looks At Her Hand And Notices That She Was Holding The Tablet* The Tablet?! I thought Senpai was holding it at first. By the way, where is Senpai anyway?" Mash confuse

"Where's Ana as well?" Merlin said

"A goddess like you should know her surroundings. But thanks to my speed, it looks like I have the upper hand on you." A voice said

"W-What?! Who's there? *Look's And Notice Sonic Sitting On Her Boat* Y-You! How did you get up here?!" Ishtar shock

"I jumped through many obstacles before. Nothing new for me." Sonic replied

"..."

"Look, Ishtar. I've been trying to avoid any fights against you. Sure we may have fought at Uruk a couple of days ago, but I did it to protect my friends. Not because I have something I hate about you. I know you are a kind Goddess and just doing what's right for you. So can we at least talk things out peacefully and not settle things into violence? That's the last thing I want to do when meeting a friendly person like you." Sonic said

"What are you talking about? You violated my rules of touching me without permission!" Ishtar replied

"For a handshake?"

"T-That's still touching each other either way. No, I'm not going to settle things with someone like you, Rodent! *Get's Suddenly Jumped By Ana Behind And Gets Attacked Multiple Times Falling And Hitting Head First Onto The Ground Unconcoiusess.*."

"Mission successful, Sonic," Ana said

"Let's wait for her to cool down a little bit. Then we can talk. Thanks for the help, Ana." Sonic said


*Night Time*

"*Tied* Owww! My head! ...What's going on? Where am I? Am I tied up? What is the meaning of this!? I want an explanation! Just what is going on here!?" Ishtar confuse

"Morning, Goddess. How was your peaceful rest?" Sonic asks

"It was very peaceful indeed. What proper greetings from you." Ishtar replied

"Fou, Fou."

"Hey, that's the Beast of Disaster? Why is that thing here!? Wait. Am I going to get eaten? Am I going to be a sacrifice!?" Ishtar shock

"Please calm down, Ishtar. We mean you no harm. We want to ask you something. Also, please note that your legs and hands have been restrained for our protection." Mash said

"What?! Tying me up? Unthinkable! Do you have any idea who I am!? Aren't you afraid of what might happen to you later!?" Ishtar said

"After being threatened hundreds of times throughout my life since I was a kid. I will answer that I'm pretty used to it." Sonic replied

"W-What? Since childhood, have you been threatened with your life? Your face shows me that you aren't lying about it. But still, do you think rope can hold me? If I wanted to, I could kill you all." Ishtar said

"Now, now, we're pretty prepared on our end. This rope was specially woven with your beloved lapis lazuli and the hides of Demonic Beasts. Even the great Ishtar would need a moment to get out of it. And that's plenty of time for my young friend here to end you." Merlin said

"Yes. My scythe can kill immortals. I am not going to kill you. But I will hurt you very, very badly if you move." Ana said

"What is it that you want from me?! Do you want to know about the Three Goddess Alliance? Fine, I'll tell you about them." Ishtar said

"Why do the goddesses attack Uruk? What are the True Names of the other goddesses? And who summoned you? Could you tell us, please?" Mash asks

"What's your name?"

"Mash Kyrielight."

"I see, Mash. And if I remember, you're Sonic The Hedgehog, right? Very well. To address your first question. The reason why we, the Three Goddess Alliance, attack Uruk. This goes without saying, but we wish to control the world. Technically, I want to rule humans, and the Goddess of the north seeks to rule the world. There's a slight difference. And the Goddess of the south, I'm not sure about her. She's from a different culture, so I don't know what's up with her. In any event, we compete with each other. To see who can destroy Uruk first and obtain the Holy Grail in King Gilgamesh's keeping. The first Goddess to accept it will control the land. The other two will either leave or remain to serve as subservient deities. That is the goal of the Three Goddess Alliance. Simple, right?" Ishtar explained

"*Rolling Eyes While Tapping His Feet* And that's why I defeated Gods before. What are these Goddesses' Names, anyway?" Sonic asks

"I cannot tell you that. The Three Goddess Alliance has a pact that prohibits us from attacking each other. This pact is sacred and cannot be violated. Exposing the True Names of the other two goddesses would be equivalent to an attack. You wouldn't tell the secrets of your good friends, would you? A goddess gossiping about someone behind their back would be disgracing herself. I will not divulge the True Names of the other two goddesses, even under the threat of death. Understood?" Ishtar replied

"You may not be able to reveal their names. But I'll soon find out. Like I always have found out many secrets before." Sonic said

"Such cockiness from you. Also, to answer your question about who summoned us. The Sacred Temple called me in Uruk. But the goddesses of the north and south are different. Those two were drawn here by the Holy Grail. I'm not sure whether that was the Mage King's plan. Was that everything you wanted to know? Then, may I ask a question? Sonic, you're a Chaldea Master, correct? But for some reason, I have you feeling that this isn't your world, to begin with, and you're from a completely different place. Not only that, but you're Humanity's last Master. Why's that? Who brought you here?" Ishtar asks

"It's a long story. But to shorten it, I was teleported here after an accident from an enemy of mine back home. I'm trying to find a way to return home, but first, I have a world to save." Sonic replied

"What the hell? Can't you take a break from running into situations yourself?" Ishtar asks

"That's just who I am. *Untying The Rope Around Ishtar And Set's Free* Now come, you'll be joining our side from now on. And no, you won't be destroying Uruk when I'm around." Sonic replied

"Whoa, whoa! I won't be joining you right now! *Flies Away As Fast As Possible* You're lucky I'm not planning to kill you anymore." Ishtar said before flying away

"*Watches Ishtar Disppear Into The Night Sky* And there she goes. Leaving us as always." Sonic said

"Let's just get going before anything shows up here. We already have the tablet in our hands either way." Merlin said


*The Next Day*

"*Laughing* There's no way I could record a story like that for posterity! So, first, you swatted her out of the sky and then tied her up!? And then, after you released her, she fled home? Ishtar's entertaining this time! I think I'll have to give her a speck of credit now!" Gilgamesh laughing

"It was funny, if I say so myself," Sonic commented.

"Ah, well. Next request, Mash. Do you know of Nippur? They've been surviving by locking themselves inside their walls while under siege by Demonic Beasts. Those beasts have a set attack cycle. They're not exactly demons immune to hunger and exhaustion. We've been evacuating the citizens of Nippur little by little in between their attacks. However, their supplies have finally run out. They cannot hold out any longer. Therefore, we must evacuate any remaining survivors immediately." Gilgamesh said

"Sounds like a job for a Hedgehog like me! As always, I'll save anyone crossed with danger." Sonic said

"If you manage to complete everything. I shall bow down to you as a King for your efforts." Gilgamesh said

"Seems like he's starting to get the point. Anyway, what are you going to do with the Tablet of Destinies? I thought deciphering it was also an important task?" Merlin asks

"Sonic is the one who obtained it. Sonic should read it." Gilgamesh replied

"Me? But I don't even understand what it say's here. But I can understand Wisp language without that device Tails created. *Sighs* Fine, I'll give it a try. But don't expect it to be perfect." Sonic said


"That king's evil deeds. That king's cruelty. That demon stood by and smiled as the world's tragedies unfolded before him. I cannot let this stand. I cannot forgive him. So, I leave this in hope–hope that these words will be passed on. His humanity has been a tragedy in every age and every land. Those who kill their children. Those killed by their children. Those who know no affection. Those who abandon all love. Those who grieve at betrayal. Those who live for betrayal. Those who see no family. Those who leave their families. Those who lose wealth. Those who die for wealth. Those who know no love. Those who scorn all love. Those who desire success. Those who loathe success. They love their kin, detest outsiders, gain wisdom, spread ignorance, hold grudges, misunderstand, love discrimination, praise persecution, and pity compassion. What hideous, pathetic creatures they are. However, when they are mere commoners, they may be forgiven. Humans are imperfect. They endure their pain and loss and live with their contradictions. He had eyes to see the past and the future, to see all the world's struggles and sorrows. And he stood by. He laughed. "Even knowing this, you feel nothing!? You would do nothing to stop it all!?" In answer, the king said only this: "Not particularly." This man, this king, can never be forgiven. So say we all. Here we inscribe our rage. Future generations may read of our fury and follow in our footsteps here. You will need every resource to destroy him. You will need all of your time to forget his indifference. Find the path to the Final Singularity. That is where the throne of the King of Mages resides. The name of that plane is Solomon. The end of the very end. The altar of spinning time. The hope at the very beginning."


"*Look's Up From The Tablet* Solomon, huh? Final Singularity. That is where the King Of Mages resides. So now, I finally know where to look for the King Of Mages." Sonic thought

"Senpai! Why a serious look on your face?!" Mash said

"This clay tablet is the inscription of what I unknowingly "saw" when I returned from the Abyss. It's one of the few clues to finding the self-proclaimed King of Mages, the man who incinerated humanity. Eventually, there will be a time when you will come to understand what you had a glimpse of just now. Until then, keep it in the back of your mind. Eventually, you will be forced to face it." Gilgamesh said

"I know that I will fight the King Of Mages soon. That's why I'm already prepared to face him." Sonic replied


*Northern Wall*

Later, the four arrive at the Northern Wall, where Leonidas, Ushiwakamaru, and Benkei are waiting for them.

"Alright, now that we're all here. Let's begin with the information." Sonic said

"Got it. This is the Dingir artillery platform, the core of our anti-Demonic Beast defenses along the fortress walls. This is a large ballista that allows us to launch them manually. There's a lapis lazuli embedded in the base. When the soldiers shatter it with a hammer, the stored magical energy is released and fires the treasure at the target." Leonidas said

"The normal King of Heroes would never allow his soldiers to use his treasures as disposables."

"They're precious, so he'd only use them against mighty masses of foes. It can't be aimed very accurately, so it's mainly used to scare the enemy. We're lucky if it hits anything." Ushiwakamaru said

"The king naming these tools Dingirs shows his intention to have Uruk protected only by humans," Merlin said

"It's true that it's wrong to beg the gods for help when you're in danger. The only god who will answer to that plea is the god of death."

"That's right. The gods only help out the winning side. If a side looks like they're going to lose, they won't even come near. So what's the plan to liberate the City of Nippur? What does Sonic have to do?"

"Well, using his speed. He will quickly take out as many Deomic Beasts as much as can. That's already a huge advantage with that. Sonic will help Ushiwakamaru and Benkei deal with as many Demonic Beasts as possible soon after. Lady, Lord Merlin, and Lady Ana will enter Nippur, where you wait for Sonic. Open the gates and save the survivors to Uruk." Leonidas said

"A pretty good warm-up if you are asking me. Saving lives and defeating Demonic Beats are my two favorite things." Sonic replied

"Um, do you have a map of Nippur?"

"Well, I have been carrying this notebook as a substitute for recording the temples I had visited. Fwahaha. Would you like to read it, Lady Ana? After all, I have quite the list of achievements as an instructor." Benkei asks

"No, thank you. I'll get one from the soldiers."

"Alright, then it's settled. We'll go tomorrow when the sun is a seventh of the way up in the sky. Do as you like untilLeonidaseoniadas said


*Night Time*

Sonic, alone, looked up at the night sky, watching the cloudy sky with stars scattered across. He watches peacefully and thinks about his friends back home.

"Every day, I think about them and what they are doing without me, how they handle Dr. Eggman. Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Silver, and everyone else. I know they are desperately looking for me and seeking my well-being. I still remember when I left and didn't get to say goodbye to Tails. A year has passed since that incident, and many things have changed for me. Now I'm here fighting to save Humanity for a different world. I can't go before saving it. But once all is set and done. I'll make sure to find a way to head back home. So, Please wait for me just for a little more. I'll soon return home and catch up with things that have happened in the past year. *Hears Talking From A Distance And Listings*."

"Something doesn't seem right. And my intuition is never wrong at times like this. Somebody might be saying goodbye tomorrow. One, no, maybe two. If our people start dying off now, it will complicate matters in the future. I'd like to avoid that, but. *Get's Smacked By Fou* Oww. It's rude to smack people for no reason, Cath Palug. How rude. I'm working, whether I look like it or not. See? See? These flowers I just planted here? They'll take root in the wall and should reinforce it a bit. I'm a helper."

"Foou. Foufo, fooon-kyuu."

"Oh? Not bad for a loser like you, Merlin." Is that what you said? You've gained a nasty mouth since the last time I saw you. Then what was the point in me letting you out of that tower?" Merlin said

"Fou. Fofofo, fou."

"You have a nasty mouth, but you've gotten clever. That makes you even harder to deal with! Ana? What are you doing at this corner of the wall?" Merlin asks

"I'm just getting some night air. I don't believe you at all. The reason I'm still here is... Is it too late to tell them what's going on? Maybe if I do, they'll at least..."

"I'm sure Sonic won't be bothered by it too much. He's been a lot on his own before. Your distrust of humans is starting to waver, and your hopes for them are returning. Emotions are, in general, things to be discarded. But if you can reclaim them, it'd be not toeing to cherish them. You're keeping your distance from humans not because you don't like them but because they scare you. You're afraid they'll find out who you are. You're so scared they'll hate you. That's an emotion hard to come by. You could call it the conscience of the divine being you indeed are. That conscience–or its lack–is the greatest difference between you and her. Tossing it aside would be true; I don't have a heart like Sonic. I have no emotions; I feed off people's dreams and harvest the "subtleties of the heart" from them. The only reason I can keep on being a nice bro-next-door is that I'm expending the emotions I've gathered up to this point as fuel. It's difficult for beings like us to think and live like Sonic." Merlin said

"Do you love mankind, Merlin?" Ana asks

"Of course not. I've done all kinds of awful things in the name of helping human society. I love the humanity weaves. I've never really liked individual humans themselves. It's what resulted in me locking myself in my tower. But that's a different story. Who cares if you hide who you are until the end? It's not going to hurt anyone. Sonic doesn't care about it at all. He isn't the one to tell you about your secrets even if you begged him to listen to you. Sonic cares who you are just now, and it's final. I can't change his opinion of you. Your existence would be the vital point the Goddess of Demonic Beasts didn't expect. If there's a time for you to throw away everything, it will be only in a single instant. Watch for that instant as you fight. Sad partings aren't my style. I prefer to deceive and disparage the enemy and emerge as the victor unharmed!" Merlin replied

"Disgusting. You only say what's most convenient for you. But I don't mind putting in some effort to make that outcome a reality.


*The Next Day, Nippur*

Once the next day arrived, Sonic, Mash, Merlin, Ana, Ushiwakamaru, Benkei, and Leonidas made their way towards Nippur. Ushiwakamaru, Benkei, and Sonic were dealing with the Demonic Beasts outside the city. At the same time, Mash, Ana, and Merlin ran inside the city as fast as they could, attacking as many beasts as they could while waiting for Sonic. Ushiwakamaru and Benkei used their fast movement to slice down tons of Demonic Beasts in a short number of time. As they were taking down hundreds and hundreds of beasts. Sonic decided to make things quicker by creating a powerful twister that sweeps up hundreds of Demonic beasts and sends them flying away from the city. For several minutes, the number of Demonic Beasts declined as fewer and fewer arrived in trying to attack the city walls. All thanks to Sonic, Ushiwakamaru, and Benkei. Once everything began to slow down from the Demonic Beast attacks, Sonic headed his way inside the city where everyone was waiting for him. Including Enkidu.


*Inside Nippur*

"Of course, you decide to show up, Sonic The Hedgehog," Enkidu said

"Our third time, isn't it? At this point, we should become friends. However, just looking around our surroundings, right? I suggest otherwise." Sonic replied

"What the hell! There are traces of blood but no bodies. I doubt you murdered them with your rain of spears." merlin said

" I disposed of them last night, of course, but what of it? As you people said, Demonic Beasts are living beings, too. The greatest cause of loss at the Demonic Front is soldiers simply never returning. Thus far, the Demonic Beasts have been holding back, trying to avoid killing humans where they could. Breaking limbs, seizing them by the neck, dragging them into the forest. I don't have to tell you what happens next, do I?"

"So you're saying that whole thing wasn't an invasion to begin in the first place?" Sonic asks

"That's right. This was never an invasion. That plan was going to be executed after the second generation of Demonic Beasts was born. You are nothing more than the food that helps them grow strong. What better end could you obsolete humans ask for, hm? Now, all I have to deal with is the one who's here to foil all of my Mother's plans: Mu's unexpected prey, you, Sonic. You have been through many adventures before. You outcome them, but can outrun this?!" Enkidu replied

"*Notices A Ugallu As It Roars At Them* An Ugallu! They are among the strongest of Tiamat's offspring! Give it everything you've got, Sonic!" Merlin shouted

"Heh, hey, Mash? Ready for a little ride? A little beast inside me is calling upon me and wants to have fun as well." Sonic asks

"Oh, that creature? Sure thing, Senpai. Let's do this!" Mash replied

Sonic closes his eyes as he transforms into the Purple Frenzy monster and begins to charge toward the Ugallu. Mash jumps on top of Sonic, blocks the Uridimmu beasts, and attacks them back. It is preventing them from attacking Sonic. The Ugallu roars as it charges toward the Chomping Frenzy, jumps at it and attempts to slash it, but Mash, using her strength, blocks the attacks as the Frenzy counters by biting the Ugallu's body and causing blood to spew out. The Ugallu roars in pain as the Frenzy continues to bite the Ugallu on the side, and it isn't stopping. Enkidu watches as the Frenzy chews down on the Ugallu as it attempts to get involved. Still, Ana appears in front of Enkidu and begins to fight them and attack multiple times from different angles of their body. Enkidu dodges Ana's attacks as they summon portals, fire weapons at her, and block the attacks. Still in his frenzy form, Sonic continues to chew onto the beast. It shakes around to get it off from it's body. While it was busy trying to get the beats off, Mash jumps off from the frenzy and slams her shield onto the Beast's head and knocking it down onto the ground, where it punctures its head with her heels and causes blood to spew out of it and drop dead into the ground, disappearing soon after. With Enkidu and Ana, Ana continues to attack Enkidu but was kept being pushed back by Enkidu, not allowing her to land a single attack on Enkidu. Ana jumps into the air and unleashes a series of fast attacks on Enkidu. But of course,Enkidu blocks each of Ana's attacks and counters by stabbing her through the chest with chains.

"*Notice Ana Get Hit By Enkidu* Ana!" Mash shouted

"Dammit, Cath Palug, do something! I know you have magical energy stored up! Use it! NOW! I won't get mad!"

Fou rushes towards Ana as the two teleported away from the place, saving Ana in time from being killed by Enkidu.

"Tch. Even that rodent has a useful familiar on his side. What is that animal that?!" Enkidu said

Suddenly, the floor begins to shake violently as everyone looks down, seeing cracks forming underneath them.

"No... She came straight here!? This wasn't the plan. Has she no restraint?!" Enkidu shock

"I'll be honest. This is one strong quake," Sonic said


*With Ushiwakamaru And Benkei*

The two continue to battle the last sets of Demonic Beasts attacking them as they fight together. The ground begins to shake underneath them as well.

"Lord Ushiwakamaru! The earthquake must have set the Demonic Beasts to flee!" Benkei said

"No, that's no earthquake. That's the sound of something monstrous digging its way through the earth. Master!" Ushiwakamaru shouted


*Back With Sonic And The Others*

Suddenly, a giant monster emerges from the ground in front of Sonic and the Servants. Starring at them with angry eyes and ready to kill them instantly.

"Is that one of the three Alliances?!" Sonic said

"Archaean, hurry with the analysis of that thing! It may be hard to believe, but that's a Servant! Surely you can at least tell its Spirit Origin, size, and class!?" Merlin shouted

"Its Spirit Origin is a Divine Spirit-class, its upper body is 10 meters, and its total length–including the tail–is over 100 meters! Its classification is Extra Class! An Avenger!" Romani shouted

"You're pretty loud, humans. Humanity's sworn enemy, head of the Three Goddess Alliance, the monster feared as the Goddess of Demonic Beasts. Prostrate yourselves, pray and beg. Tiamat, the Mother of All Beasts, stands before you now."

"..."

"You are out of your mind if you think I'll be doing any of that towards you! Tiamat!" Sonic said

"What's this? *Notices Sonic* A talking animal? Is this the talking animal you told about? The one who plans to kill me off?" Tiamat asks

"It's so lovely to see you awake, Mother finally. But this wasn't exactly the plan. You were to rest until the Day of Rebirth. There was supposed to be more time before you appeared at the Northern Wall." Enkidu said

"Don't be so dull. Are you afraid of some Tiny? Insignificant. Such a fragile, frail Blue creature? I do not understand at all. Tell me, why do you come to defeat me, animal?" Tiamat asks

"I'm here to save this world's Humanity. I may not be from here, but I know dang well that I'm not just going to leave this place to be wiped. That is why I'm here to take down all of the evil of this world! That includes you, Tiamat. You may proclaim yourself as the Mother of All Beasts. But I guarantee you that won't last much for you!" Sonic replied

"You dare to stand up towards the Mother of All Beasts. I don't know where you come from. But that won't change the fact that your life ends here. Rodent! I will crush humanity's hope as if I were plucking a ripe strawberry. A fun and sweet end for you, don't you think?" Tiamat said

"Senpai!" Mash shouted

"Sonic!" Merlin shouted

"Bring it!" Sonic said

Sonic dashes toward Tiamat and prepares to fight her one on one. The snakes on Tiamat's her all open their mouths, and fire beams toward Sonic. Sonic quickly dodges each ray from the snakes as he continues to run faster toward Tiamat. The snakes, soon after, all charge at Sonic, attempting to bite him, but Sonic jumps over, rolls over, slides under, and dodges each snake that tries to strike him. Once Sonic is close enough to Tiamat, he quickly jumps right at her, curls into a concussive ball, and homing attacks towards Tiamat's face. The snakes attempted to stop Sonic from getting closer, but they missed Sonic's fast movement as he hit Tiamat directly at the nose, slightly knocking her head upwards. Sonic then lands on top of a building as Tiamat looks at him with a pissed-off look on her face as the snakes all lunge toward Sonic to attack him. Sonic begins to run around in circles around Tiamat as fire beams toward him. As Tiamat was distracted by Sonic, Mash attempted to charge toward Tiamat and attack her, but Tiamat turned her head down at Mash and attacked her with her snakes, but Mash blocked the snake attack with her shield while also being pushed back by the force of the attacks. While securing the attacks, Merlin charges up his staff, fires a beam at the venomous snakes, and makes them away from Mash. He then lunges towards Timat and attacks her with his sword several times, leaving scratch marks on her. After that, he slams the blade onto the ground as pillars of beams appear soon after and attack Tiamat, dealing good damage to her, but it isn't enough. Tiamat looks down at Merlin and attempts to slam him with her giant hands, but Mash rushes in and blocks the attack from hitting Merlin and pushers Tiamat's hand away.

"Hmph. To think that a Blue Rodent can cause such an annoyance. That makes no sense at all." Tiamat said

"Heh, even if you can heal yourself. That gives me more of an excuse to beat you up! And besides, I was holding back as you as well." Sonic replied

"I just confirmed it. That Servant has the King of Mages' Holy Grail!" Merlin said

"It seems you have a knowledgeable one with you. That is indeed what I possess. But don't make light of me. I am not using the Holy Grail's magical energy at all. I have manifested as the Goddess of Demonic Beasts. I wouldn't use power from elsewhere to destroy humans. I am using my strength, hatred, and anger, and that's enough to kill you three times over! I've had enough of this nonsense. You will die screaming! Playtime is over!"

Sonic quickly grabs Mash in a bridal carry and speeds off toward Uruk as fast as possible to get her out of harm's way. A few moments later, Sonic returns to Nippur on his own as Ushiwakamaru appears next to him.

"Sonic, do you intend to continue the fight?" Merlin said

"Of course I do, don't worry about it! You just go ahead and wait for me outside; I'll be there with you soon." Sonic replied

"Master. You did well in holding her for a while. I knew being summoned by you would be the best decision I ever made." Ushiwakamaru said

"So the Rodent himself has his Servant with him. How pitiful. I will crush you, bugs!"

"Don't worry. I come to prepare for fights like this. Tiamat, meet the power of the Chaos Emeralds!" Sonic said

Moments later, Ushiwakamaru's sword blade begins to glow Green, activating Chaos Energy and increasing her power. Tiamat notices Ushiwakamaru's sword glowing and helps but to continue staring at it.

"What is this? You only increased the strength of a Servant? What's supposed with someone like a Goddess like me." Tiamat said

"I wouldn't underestimate the power of the Chaos Emeralds if I were you," Sonic replied

Sonic and Ushiwakamaru charged toward Tiamat, and the snakes lunged toward them soon after. Ushiwakamaru notices the oncoming snakes and slashes them into several pieces in a single slash of her sword, all thanks to Chaos Energy. More snakes headed toward him, they,r but Ushiwakamaru cut them into pieces. She jumps on the work and launches toward the face of Tiamat and slashes her several times, leaving scratch marks around her and finishing it with a powerful slash that pushes Tiamat away a couple of feet. In a rage, Tiamat fires powerful beams toward Ushiwakamaru but blocks and dodges Tiamat's attacks. Ushiwakamaru runs around her surroundings as Tiamat continues to fire beams toward her. As Tiamat battled with Ushiwakamaru, Sonic jumped onto Titamat's shoulder and grabbed her as he jumped off it and swung himself toward Tiamat's eye. Tiamat notices Sonic as he kicks her directly in the eye, which causes her to scream in pain and cover her eye. Soon after, Ushiwakamaru jumps onto Tiamat's tail as she runs towards Tiamat, jumps off of it, charges up her sword, and lunges toward Tiamat. But suddenly, one of the snakes eats her, but she slashes out of the snake's mouth and begins to run on top of the snakes and slashes them while running toward Tiamat. She continues to charge up her sword while running towards Tiamat until finally, Ushiwakamaru jumps right at Tiamat's face and unleashes a powerful sword slash that explodes in front of Tiamat's face and causes a powerful shockwave that knocks Sonic and Enkidu away, both of them hitting the walls surrounding the city and falling onto the ground soon after. Eventually, everything settled down as Ushiwakamaru was on the floor, kneeling and breathing heavily after using Chaos Energy to her advantage. She then slowly falls onto the ground until Sonic dashes right towards her and holds her before she falls.

"D-Did I do well, Lord Sonic?" Ushiwakamaru asks

"You did well, Ushiwakamaru. Thanks to the power of the Chaos emeralds. You deal great damage towards Tiamat. But now, you must rest. If you continue to push yourself using Chaos Energy. It can kill you as well." Sonic replied

"It seems that I did push myself using such power. Forgive me, Lord Sonic." Ushiwakamaru said

"Hey, don't apologize. That was some of the coolest attacks I've ever seen someone use with Chaos Energy. You impressed me there." Sonic replied

"*Blushing* I'm glad you enjoyed the show, Lord Sonic," Ushiwakamaru said before vanishing and returning to Chaldea

"*Looks Up And Notices Tiamat Heavily Injured From Ushiwaakmaru's Attacks* Hehe! That's going to leave a mark on you. Seriously." Sonic said

"Y-You!" Tiamat pissed

*Smiles As He Begins To Run Out Of Nippur*."

Outside, Sonic makes his way out of the city and attempts to escape from Tiamat until she suddenly appears in front of him and is ready to kill him.

"Y-You! How can someone like you give that amount of energy to a Servant? Capable of hurting such a Goddess?!" Tiamat said

"I'm no regular human, Tiamat.

"Hmph. You are quite strong enough to stop me from breaking you. However, I will still you and your weak friends! Every single one of you must die at our hands, down to the last! Flee, you pathetic Rodent! The beasts of Kur will devour you! The lives you've ended scream for your blood!" Tiamat said

"*Blocks Tiamat's Mystic Eye Attack From Attacking Sonic* Silence, monster! Your fixation on pure brutality rivals even the king of Persia! Speak and be heard if you have grievances! My three hundred soldiers and I will give you a chance to do so!" Leonidas shouted

"*Notices Leoniadas Turning Into Stone* Leo!" Sonic shouted

"It's okay, Master. It's a Servants job to protect one Master. Sturdy, yes, but nothing like the shields wielded by legendary heroes. And so, of course, we can only block physical is why I was able to deflect your heat ray. Does that shake your old bones as well, Greek goddess? You are the monster born from the sisters of the Shapeless Isle. No... The composite deity, the Great Demonic Beast, Gorgon."

"King deflected my heat gaze and spoke a cursed name. But because it was you, O King of Flames–you who discarded nothing, even when you were abandoned–I will charge you with no other sins. At least die a hero. You needn't see the end of the human world." Tiamat said

"Just like my soul, the human world is immortal; fight to the end, Master. Something bigger awaits us than this monster here. I can feel it!" Leonidas said before vanishing back to Chaldea.

"Leonidas..."

"To think you have legendary heroes fighting alongside you, Rodent. What do they see in you that I don't? It doesn't matter. I will assault Uruk and kill the king! Unleash your hatred, and trample down the humans who escaped!" Tiamat said

"Would you shut up about destroying Humanity! All of this will fail in the end! You three Goddesses will soon know something much more powerful than combined!" Sonic said

"And what is something that can be considered more powerful than us? Are you suggesting there is another god that is above us three goddesses?" Tiamat asks

"Something more that doesn't exist in this realm is all I can say," Sonic replied

"Mother, there's no need to fight a rodent. Look how much damage you were taken. Conquering Uruk is only a small step. Isn't the real issue with the other goddesses rather than the humans? The alliance is dissolved once Uruk falls. The second generation is reserved for those coming battles. 100,000 offspring await birth in the Blood Fort. Until they're born, the Three Goddess Alliance must continue. Besides, ending it like this won't oppress Mother. They forgot everything. Mother, you are no longer a Greek goddess. You are an incarnation of Tiamat, a god of Mesopotamia. So, please think it over. Return to your Blood Fort." Enkidu said

"*Looks Down At Sonic* This isn't over yet, rodent. Soon enough, your end will soon arrive." Tiamat said before vanishing

"*Looks Down At The Hole Where Tiamat Left* Are you sure this is Tiamat, Roman?" Sonic asks

"Listen here, Sonic The Hedgehog. We don't know what power you hone or where they come from. But they won't stop my mother from doing our tasks from the beginning. Expect us again soon. Also, My True Name is Kingu."

"Kingu! It's the name of the god that led the Eleven Offspring of Tiamat in the creation myth!" Romani shock

"After this world humans die out; I will be the first of the new humans. We will take over and continue with your history. So, rest assured as you are annihilated. The last salvation you are given is the joy of returning to the void." Kingu said before disappearing

"*Looks At The Ground, Thinking* I need to find that last Emerald. And fast! It's the only way to stop all these three Goddesses!" Sonic said


*Back inside The City*

"This is truly the end. Everything will fall to ruin soon."

"Master, I am truly sorry for not helping out as much," Benkei said

"It's okay, Benkei. I wasn't expecting to come out victorious either way." Sonic replied

"It's not that; when that Goddess of Demonic Beasts appeared, Lord Yoshitsune rushed out and used for Chaos Energy to protect you. Something I could not do. I was no match for that goddess. I protected myself, thinking there was no way I could win against her. As a result, I sent Lord Yoshitsune off alone yet again." Benkei said

"Hey, I'm not mad about you and not helping Ushiwakamaru. Not many of us are strong enough to face such a powerful being that can kill us with one attack. But listen, I know deep inside you are a strong warrior. Did you forget that battle with the Demonic Beasts before that snake lady appeared? You were going at it with those guys and proved that you are indeed a true warrior. That only matters to me." Sonic replied


*Uruk*

"*Juggling A Blue Chaos Emerald* So much for yesterday. The only thing we did was damage her permanently. Thanks to Ushiwakamaru's Chaos Energy." Sonic said

"It may not take her down. But that gives us clues that the Chaos Emeralds will be a huge factor in taking down these Goddesses. As you said, we need to locate the last Seventh Emerald." Mash said

"The problem is that I don't know where it's located. I checked everywhere when we went to the city to reserve the Tablet and nothing. And an attack is coming soon. I can't save this Singularity without the help of the Emeralds." Sonic replied

"Well, the good news is that you managed to save the remaining survivors inside the city. Gorgon, wielder of the Authority of Tiamat, will begin attacking in ten days! Are you confident, Merlin!?" Gilgamesh said

"It's been a day since then, so nine days to be correct. First, let's review what we know. Gorgon is the monster known for killing heroes in Greek mythology. She's here either because of the King of Mages' Holy Grail or some twist of fate. Whichever it is, the Grail has restored her former appearance and power. While many legends tell of the monstrous Gorgon Sisters' murderous exploits, none depict any of them giving birth to other monsters. Therefore, the Authority to provide birth to Demonic Beasts, Potnia Theron, must have come from the Holy Grail." Merlin said

"I see. Sonic, why the look on your face? You should be happy to know that Goddess was falling to you. Thanks to this so call Chaos Energy thing." Gilgamesh said

"So you heard about Chaos Energy, huh?" Sonic asks

"Of course, Siduri told me about it about your so-called Emeralds. It's said that's it powerful enough for unlimited energy! Collecting these can also destroy entire planets. I laughed at first, thinking such gems could do such a thing, but Siduri was serious. I started wondering soon after. Sonic is thinking about this gem and is trying to locate it for you. That is why I set up a search party to locate this last emerald." Gilgamesh replied

"I couldn't help but tell him about these Gems of yours. They gave me hope that they can save this place on their own." Siduri said

"Wait, seriously?"

"If they can destroy planets, they also have a shot at defeating Gorgon. No doubt about that, what about the two others? They are different. You must negotiate with the two others and let them join your side. Starting with Ishtar, You have been avoiding fights against her, but now you must bribe her into joining your side. Show her a single Emerald of yours, tell her you'll give it to her once everything is settled, and she'll reluctantly join her side. Easy. How ironic, a simple animal taming multiple beasts. It makes me want to laugh. Seeing them kneel to their owner." Gilgamesh said

"You hear that, Senpai. Now Chaos Emerald will have a role until the end!" Mash said

"What can I say? Even a Goddess can't deny getting one of these bad boys. A box of gems they will deny, A single emerald can grant wishes; there's no way they'll deny that. There is even a search party to locate the last Emerald as well. Once we find it, then victory is an automatic thing." Sonic replied

"While at it, you can also form a contract with Ishtar. You have enough to do so. Do you have anything to say, Merlin?" Gilgamesh asks

"I like this idea. Settling things more peacefully than fighting. No wonder someone like Master Sonic has accomplished many things before." Merlin said

"Then the plan is set. Bribe Ishtar into joining you and forming a contract with you."

"Ana, I haven't greeted you properly after reuniting. Let me say again how happy I am to work with you." Mash said

"Yes, nice to see you again. And... At Nippur, I'm sorry I couldn't be of much help." Ana said

"Failure is what keeps us going, Ana. We must strive for them and learn from them! That's what makes us strong fighters!" Sonic replied

"Looks like you'll be heading towards Mt. Ebih. It'll take a while to get there, so be prepared for any battles." Romani said

"Don't worry, Roman. We can get there in a flash. *Raises Blue Emerald As It Emits Light* Chaos Control! *Teleports WIth Mash, Ana, And Merlin To Mt. Ebih*."

"T-They teleported! With that gem of Sonic's as well!" Siduri shock

"hahahahaha! There's no way Ishtar would deny such a gem!" Gilgamesh said


*Mt. Ebih*

A few seconds later, Sonic, Mash, Ana, and Merlin teleported to Mt. Ebih in front of Ishtar's Temple.

"So this is Ishtar's Temple, right? Seems quite lame. Anyway, let's head in and bribe her." Sonic said


*Ishtar's Temple*

"So, you just waltz right through the front door like you're here on a sightseeing tour, huh, Sonic? Rude! I heard about this so-called energy used against the Goddess of Demonic Beasts which greatly permanently damaged and injured her. Yet she wasn't defeated. You are hiding something from three goddesses, aren't you? I'm sorry, but as a goddess, I cannot in good conscience allow you to go on like this. The gods have rules, and a goddess only forgives three times. What I'm trying to say is that I'm done talking! If you've come here, a fight's what you want, right? There'll be no amnesty or mercy for you. It's just as you wish. I'll make you use all your Command Spells and then blast you back to Uruk!" Ishtar said

"*Look's Back At Mash Who Both Nodded* Go ahead, begin the battle. I'll like to see what you got." Sonic replied

Ishtar gets angry as she charges toward Sonic, ready to fight against them. But before she can attack him, the Six Chaos Emeralds that Sonic held appear and are floating in front of him. Ishtar notices the Six Emeralds and stops her tracks, looking at the Six Chaos Emeralds.

"W-What are those? Gems?!" Ishtar confuse

"Ishtar, I came here to offer you these Six Emeralds. You may be wondering what they are. Well, they come from another world and are extremely rare to collect. But luckily, I managed to collect almost all of them. With these, it grants its wielder the ability to make miracles and grant wishes. *Lying But Talked In A Serious Voice* You want a pile of food? Chaos Emerald is your friend. Wanna you create a new planet? Chaos Emeralds. You

"H-Hold on! Are you saying these gems of yours are capable of granting miracles?! Even to a Goddess like me?!" Ishtar shock

"That's not all, though. Mash?"

"Sure thing. *Shows Ishtar A Cart Of Gems As Well*."

"I'm also doubling up the offer! You can have this part of them and these Six Chaos Emeralds! These Chaos Emeralds have unlimited energy. Use them how you like. They are all yours. *Winks*" Sonic said

"Wh-what! Is that a giant cart full of lapis lazuli!? A crown? These Six Emeralds?! Is that the seven-jeweled crown!? No way. You're giving them to me!? What are you, a god!?" Ishtar shock

"I rather you prefer to call me Sonic," Sonic replied

"Also, I don't have to pay tax on these, right? Oh wow, I'm getting all dizzy." Ishtar said

"Yes. Everything in this cart is a deposit." Mash said

"I-In other words?"

"We would like to hire you to help us. This is the wish of all the people of Uruk. As proof of this, King Gilgamesh promises to open the treasury of Babylon for you. Sonic, tell her the total sum." Merlin said

"40% of the treasury's jewels," Sonic replied

"WHAAAAATTTT! I get a huge fraction of it? That sounds too good to be true!" Ishtar shouted

"So what will it be, Ishtar? These Jewels with these six powerful Emeralds, or would you want to reject and take them back with us? It's your choice." Sonic asks

"Give it up already. There are only good things in it for you. Nobody will be left to adore your beauty if the whole world's destroyed. Even the concept of beauty will disappear, developed by humans and applied by you gods. That'd be a shame. But if you form a permanent contract with Sonic. You will go down forever in history as a pure, righteous goddess." Romani said

"Okay! I'll accept the offer! I'll join you and form a contract with Sonic! I-I think this is the start of a long and profitable relationship for us." Ishtar accepting

"That's all I need to hear. *The Six Chaos Emeralds Disappear Back To Sonic Soon After.*."

"Usually, I would ask a human to kneel and kiss the soles of my feet. But you're an animal, and that will be weird. So I'll just accept that handshake you gave me a whole ago. Now then, let's form a contract together, Sonic. I thought it'll be a temporal contract, but you aren't human, so I'll switch it to permanent." Ishtar said

"You got it, Ishtar!" Sonic replied

*Sonic And Ishtar Soon Formed A Contract With One Another*


*Later*

"Now then, now that I am one of your permanent Servants. I'll do whatever you want, as long as it doesn't bore me, okay?" Ishtar said

"I don't command anyone. You just do whatever you need to do. That's all." Sonic replied

"Oh, you're not the one to command someone like me? How generous of you. Well then, Master, it's pleasing to team up with you."

"To think that many Goddesses would join Sonic's side. Something no human would ever achieve." Romani said

"Just a reminder, Ishtar, you may be a Servant now, but with Chaos Energy inside you now. You can continue holding onto your stronger attacks you would've wielded before turning into a Servant." Sonic said

"Chaos Energy? It doesn't sound like a god, but it sure feels like it if it can hold powers like an actual god. Whatever it is, I'm impressed by it." Ishtar said

"You seem to have been summoned into this era. But how did that happen?" Romani asks

"I know the Matron at the Sacred Temple in Uruk tried to summon me. But she was doing it in a roundabout way. Since Uruk was about to become a Singularity, it was able to connect with different eras. Usually, time and space are paired together, but Singularities can cross over them both, right? So I guess she found a mage girl compatible with me in some era and summoned me into her. At which point, I became a Pseudo-Servant, and the Temple Matron forcibly summoned me to the land of Uruk. I don't remember what happened around when I was called because of how it was done. The next thing I knew, the Matron had died from draining herself of magical energy. Gilgamesh built the fortress cities and said humanity could get by on its own, so gods weren't needed. Do you know how confused I was when I saw that? I felt like shooting everything in sight with my bow." Ishtar said

"So, it wasn't Solomon's Grail that summoned you. It was Uruk's, Sacred Temple. Thanks to Chaos Energy, your usual self is still in contact before becoming a Servant. Allowing you to use any power without any restrictions. I just realized that breaks the rules of becoming a Servant, they are weaker than their original selves, but Chaos Emeralds don't allow them to change. Who am I kidding? Chaos Emerald always finds a break to bend things that should be impossible to replace." Romani said

"Hehe! Chaos Emeralds are one of a kind, which reminds me of Ishtar. Have you found an Emerald related to the ones I showed you?" Sonic asks

"Unfortunately, I haven't. Is there another one of those Emeralds that you have to search?" Ishtar said

"That is correct. I've been trying to find it with no success. I thought it would be useful to tell, but it seems you haven't located it either." Sonic replied

"Hey, don't get sad in front of me quickly. You'll eventually find the last emerald. I promise you that. You just need to look a little harder." Ishtar said


*Night Time*

Sonic was watching the night sky alone as everyone else was sleeping peacefully. Even though he watched quietly, not saying a word. Ishtar appears behind him and begins to talk.

"For being an untrained Master, and a talking Hedgehog, your Servants you summoned still care for you dearly. And you care for them dearly as well." Ishtar said

"Oh, hey there, Ishtar. Yea, You could say it's one big family fighting for one cause," Sonic replied

"Can I sit next to you? I think it's time we had a little chat. *Sits Down Next To Sonic And Notices Him Looking Up At The Sky* To think someone like you can bring a Goddess like ME to your side. It's something I never thought would happen. Was it love at first sight that brought us together? Or here for something bigger?" Ishtar asks

"Saving Humanity. That's it, Ishtar. My goal is to save this world's Humanity from being destroyed. And I need friends to help me along the way as well." Sonic replied

"I see. You haven't moved away from me. Something like that had never happened to me before. You aren't afraid of me, aren't you?" Ishtar asks

"Of course not. Sure we may have gotten on the wrong foot at first, but I know deep down you are a good friend that just needed someone there to support you. I have no reason to hate someone who's been through a lot." Ishtar said

"*Blushing* S-Sonic?! I-I don't know what to say. WAIT! Let's switch the topic! You plan on fighting the Three Goddess Alliance. What do you think about them, though?" What do you plan to do after all of this is complete?"

"Make a better future where Humans and gods don't rule one another and live fair and square," Sonic replied

"Really? That's all you want to accomplish. Well, I can't say I agree with it. You fought your way through here. So I have no doubt you'll want that outcome to happen. How do you intend to fight these goddesses?" Ishtar asks

"I want to steal things peacefully with the three Goddesses. Sure I may fight against that Grogon lady yesterday. But now I know that all they need is someone who can understand what it feels like to love something. That is why the next time I see Goddesses, I'll try to have a peaceful talk with them. Besides, I'm no human, so it makes things easier to talk." Sonic replied

"Taking advantage of your appearance. *Giggling* You are one strange Animal, Master. *Get's Closer To Sonic And Rest On Him* I'm sorry for mistreating you since we met." Ishtar said

"Don't worry about it. I get treated like a lot of times. It's nothing new to me anymore." Sonic replied

"*Laughing*"


Ishtar Has Joined The Resistances


To Be Continue.


"Next time: Babylonia (Part 3.)" Sonic As The Narrator