A Hedgehog Of Chaldea

Solomon


*It All Comes Down To This, The Final Battle, Chaldea*

"So this is it, huh?" Sonic said

"I never thought this day would come. Wake up, Romani. It's time to get to work." Olga said

"*Suddenly Wakes Up From Sleeping* Whoa, did I fall asleep!? I'm sorry, Olga! I know we're in a critical situation!" Romani apologized

"Don't worry. Everyone needs energy for what;'s to come. Did we find the route of the Singularity?" Olga asks

"We're making good progress, Director Olga! If our calculations are correct, Chaldea will make contact with the final Singularity in four hours. We'll begin the space-time fusion simultaneously with Sonic's Rayshift. As long as it's within 72 hours of the fusion, we can escape the Singularity by purging the eastern research wing and transfer back to Chaldea Observatory's normal time: December 31, 2018." The Staff replied

"That's all I needed to hear. You did well, Staff. Please rest, everyone. We only have a few hours left. Calm your body for a little while. I know we are in a dire situation, but if we rest. Our jobs will be easier to handle." Olga commanded

"Understood. If anything happens while we're gone, call us, Director."

"Sonic, are the Servants ready?" Olga asks

"Everyone is set and prepared for the final battle. Trust me, Olga. Once Solomon is defeated, peace will finally be upon us." Sonic replied

"I'll remember that promise while you're there," Olga said

"I'll be honest. I'm scared but happy at the same time. I'm scared of what we all have to face. I'm glad that Sonic will do everything he can to save all of us. Once this battle's over, I won't have to worry anymore. We can finally be free from our troubles and do what we want now." Romani said

"I can't wait for that to happen soon after, Roman. You, Olga, Da Vinci, Mash, The Servants, and I will live in peace again. *Fou Runs Toward Sonic, Jumps On His Head, And Lie Down On Him* Oh, hey, Fou. What's up, buddy? You don't look so happy." Sonic asks

"Fou..."

"Oh, I see. So that's you feel, huh?" Sonic replied

"What did Fou say? How does he feel right now?" Olga asks

"Fou is worried about my safety. He doesn't want me to fall during my fight against Solomon. He mentioned this during my fight against Tiamat. All he does is watch and hope for a good outcome." Sonic replied

"So that's how you feel, Fou? Don't worry, little Furball. Sonic won't be going down very easily. He'll continue to stand and fight even when he is on the brink of death. That's how dedicated he is to saving our world. It may not be his world he's saving, but he's doing it for all of us." Romani said

"That's right, Furball. I fought power enemies like Solomon before. This will be one of those times again. Don't worry. Falling isn't in my dictionary. I will continue fighting until I stop running. Got it?" Sonic said

"Fou! Fou!"

"Hahahaha! That's what I see from you, Furball!" Sonic replied


*?*

"Hey, Mash. Good to see you're doing well again today. I'm sure things will be quiet tomorrow, too."

"Hey, Kyrielight, what are you doing with that shield? The city's the same as ever! There's no danger around. That's right. We finally live in a utopia without war, starvation, prejudice, or discrimination."

"There's no need to hate anyone. No need to fear anything! Because we've been released from death."

"We've been released from the sorrows of life. We're happier now than we ever thought possible."

"Life has no end. The world has no end. Tomorrow will never be worse than today. This is the bliss of eternity."

"No. I don't understand the happiness the people speak of. The only enjoyment I know is from Senpai." Mash said

"Why do you side with such a Blue Rodent? He doesn't know the true meaning of what I'm trying to do. These people have been released from finite lives, the terror of death, and all their worries. What you see is a realistically blessed world for humans taking form. Something that Rodent can't understand. A life you needn't fear ending. That should be your salvation." Soloman replied

"I can see that you are concerned about me. But I must side with the one I truly understood love from. One that understands the true meaning of life. And I must correct you when you are in the wrong. I don't understand the sorrow. I don't know what's so great about eternity. Death is the end that comes to all living things. It's a natural part of life. You say there's no sadness because there's no death. But, I don't think eternal life is happiness." Mash said

"Eternity is the happiness that humanity yearns for."

"That's a lie. Their smiles are wrong." Mash replied

"Are you saying this state of satisfaction, freedom from all worries, is a lie?"

"Yes. Smiling is what gets you through sadness. Humans continue smiling because they know their time is limited. But the smiles in this world are different. They're just smiling because they're not afraid. The joys of life belong to those who live in the moment. That is my answer to the question you once posed me. I don't think anyone lives because they're scared of dying. Not even Sonic as well. We live because we want to live. We do our best to get through the day because we can't wait for tomorrow. Our journey is not about trying to avoid the endpoint of our lives we call "death," but rather passing through it." Mash replied

"So that was the question the other me asked of you, hm? "Why do you fight? Why know your life will end someday, knowing it's already ended?" A shame. Indeed, a shame. Only those directly involved could be satisfied by such an answer. I paid particular attention to you as a sample case. No more. I no longer care. There is no path to a longer life for you. And that Rodent partner of yours. Shall experience the worse pain he's ever felt before. I don't care if he's from another world, spending countless years going out there and saving his world. This time, I'll be the one to end him. And there's nothing you can do to stop me from doing so." Solomon said


*Chaldea, Sonic's Room*

"A Master is always prepared. I see you are no different. Anyway, Sorry for bringing you here while you were with Olga and Romani. I needed to talk to you in private." Da Vinci said

"No, it's fine. What is that you need to tell me?" Sonic asks

"I reviewed Mash's medical exams during her brief rest. I'll be blunt: her body is at its limit. Both in terms of her life and combat ability. She doesn't have long to live and can only participate in one more major operation." Da Vinci replied

"I understand, Da Vinci. But I promise she'll see her home in peace before it's her time. Knowing that she can rest in peace knowing the facts." Sonic said

"I see you understand it clearly as well. I know this comes moments before the battle to determine humanity's future, but that's that. Hey, don't worry. Once everything is done. We can finally talk about how you can call yourself back home." Da Vinci replied

"That would be great! Thank you, Da Vinci!" Sonic said

"See you in the Command Room! Ciao!"

"*Look's Down At His Command Seal* Mash. Mash Kyrielight. I promise I'll always be on your side till the very end, even if this is our last day together. I'll ensure I'll be there wh you till your last breath. *Sighs And Walks Out Of His Room, Noticing The Servants Walking Through The Hallways And Preparing For Battle*. "

"Morning, Senpai. I just took a nap and finished a physical checkup. t seems all the Servants are ready as well. If you're going to the Command Room, let me accompany you." Mash said

"Hey there, Mash. Are you ready for the big day today?" Sonic asks

"I sure am, Senpai. I'm feeling overwhelmed. My heart is racing. But I'm not worried. I will never feel anxious. It's always been this way to me. From Fuyuki to ancient Mesopotamia, I was never confident I would be able to complete the mission. But you showed promise to me. You lead us to where we are now. As long as I'm always with you, Sonic The Hedgehog, The Blue Blur, or Master of Chaldea. Sonic, you are the best Master Chaldea has ever had the pleasure to work with, even if you come from another world. One different from mine. I still have a passion once the friendship between the two of us. Since you took my hand as the Command Room collapses around us, I have exclusively been your first Servant. You have been fighting ever since you were a kid. You know how much time I have left with you. So please, I'll fight alongside you until my time has come. It will be the best last moment I can ever wish for." Mash replied

"M-Mash."

"No need to be concerned. It's true that, unlike others, I was born and raised in a unique environment. But, I don't feel sad about my life so far. If there's anything to be sorry about, it would be that I won't be able to see what comes next. Even if I only have a few more months left to live, I want to be proud of what I do with them." Mash said

"I understand where you are coming from, Mash. And that is why I want to spend most of my time with you. Experience what the world has to offer for both of us." Sonic replied

"That is what I'm most appreciative about. I mean, I never thought I'd set foot outside Chaldea. That never seemed possible for me. But you saved me. Thanks to you, I could see the outside world to see what color the sky was. My journey this past year has been a treasure to me. One, I wouldn't give up on anything." Mash said

"That's what makes me smile, Mash. Seeing others get to experience what they never thought they could. It Puts a smile on my face." Sonic replied

"That smile of yours. Even in a time like this, you still smile. That's why I learn always to smile when times are tough. You taught me the true meaning of what life is. I've learned on my journey that the lives of every human in history are what built the present my world lives in now. So, please, let me accompany you until the end, Master. To prevent the Incineration of Humanity, to show the value of human life, and to retake my home's future." Mash said

"That's what I like to hear from you, Mash! *Gives Mash A High Five* Together, we will prevent the Incineration of Humanity. One way opt another. No one is falling!" Sonic replied


*Command Room*

"Thank you for bringing Mash with you, Sonic. Romani ran some tests, and her physical and mental states appear stable. But her mental state is a bit elevated compared to usual. Did something good happen, Mash?" Olga asks

"I was lucky to talk with Senpai one last time today," Mash replied

"A talk that she desperately needed. And of course, I would listen to what she said." Sonic said

"Ah, like a good luck ritual. It's one of those everyday things you do to help you succeed. A little magic charm anyone can do. Small happiness like that is important." Romani said

"Now then, I'll do the talking now. Sonic The Hedgehog, Mash Kyrelight. Chaldea has finally identified the location of the King of Mages' base, which we knew to exist outside the normal temporal axis. We will soon make contact with this place. The entire facility will enter enemy territory. Moving between Chaldea and the Singularity can only be done at the contact points." Olga said

"Took the words off my mouth. Great to see the Director serious and back to work after being gone for so long." Romani said

"There's no need to look for a Grail. The mission is simple, but you've got three things to do: First, besiege the enemy temple; second, defeat the King of Mages; and third, return from enemy territory alive. Thanks to Sheba's analysis, we know the basic layout of the enemy territory. This Singularity is its little world. It's a conceptual universe. There's a valuable amount of magical energy swirling around the center of the Singularity. That's the King of Mages' throne. The throne will be your target. But the route connecting to it is currently blocked. That is to say; the temple gate is shut." Da Vinci said

"Ah, this sounds like Egghead's stupid amusement park with his stupid toys placed around for me. Got it. This should be a piece of cake to handle." Sonic commented

"You're going to destroy all the surrounding areas in the enemy's territory. Once the outer edges are destroyed, the gate barring the way to the throne will shatter. Multiple bases were identified inside enemy territory." Olga said

"If you destroy or shut them down, the path to the throne should open. Then, you defeat the King of Mages once he's exposed, and finally, come back to Chaldea. Once the King of Mages is gone, this Singularity will disappear. In other words. All Servants and you two must return before the Singurlity collapses. That's when the battle is truly over. Humanity, and Chaldea, will have won." Da Vinci said

"This sounds easier than I thought it'll be. Sounds petty and boring. I rather much prefer a more challenging quest." Sonic replied

"Alright then, it's time for you two to enter the Coffins. The Servants will arrive after you make your way there soon after. Sonic, are you ready?" Romani asks

"Ready as ever! Let's do this!" Sonic replied

"Yes. Leave it to all of us! *Looks At Olga And Smiles. Who Smiles In Return*."


"Unsummon Program start. Spiritron Conversion start. Rayshift starting in 3, 2, 1... All procedures cleared. Final Grand Order commencing operation."


Final Singularity

A.D. 2018 The Grand Temple Of Time: Solomon

The Rain Of Emeralds


*Solomon*

A few moments later, Sonic and Mash Rayhsifted into the Singularity as Sonic looked around his surroundings and noticed his standing in the middle of space.

"*Looking Around* So this it, huh? Solomon. Just as expected, looks ugly around here." Sonic commented

"Sonic, Mash! Can you two hear me?" Olga said

"Yes, Director! Rayshift successful!" Mash replied

"Sonic, are you doing alright? You're only wearing your normal shoes and white gloves." Romani said

"I'm doing just fine. Don't worry about me." Sonic replied,

"These are the same readings I measured a million times in Mesopotamia. A Spirit Origin that doesn't fall under any of the seven classes. The Beast of Calamity is known as one of the Evils of Humanity. The reading I'm getting throughout that entire space is Beast-Class." Da Vinci said

"That can only mean one thing. *Turns Around And Notices A Familiar Face* You!" Sonic said

"*Clapping Hands* Well, well. If it isn't Sonic The Hedgehog. The fact that you made it past the Seventh Singularity is an accomplishment worthy of praise from me."

"Jolly Green. Also known as Lev Lainur." Sonic replied

"W-What? Lev Lainur! You already spotted him?!" Olga shock

"That voice, isn't it great to hear once again after I tried to kill them? Hello again, Olga Marie. Director of Chaldea. How have you been?" Lev asks

"You stupid bastard! To think I'll see you again makes me want to kill you!" Olga replied

"How funny. You are coming from someone who needed to be saved by the Master. You haven't changed, haven't changed, haven't you? Such a shame. I expected you and that Rodent to die, but I was mistaken. Rodent's fighting experience came in handy during this adventure. It makes me sick! Why can't you just give up and die already?! You've been through all the trouble, yet you come out uninjured. Truly horrendous." Lev said

"It's going to take more than that to defeat a hedgehog-like me, Jolly Green," Sonic replied

"Your voice still irritates me, Rodent. I knew when I first met you. I should've killed you when no one was looking." Lev said

"You were working for Chaldea even before I joined. The Foundation of Humanity could not be restored solely with Chaldeas. It was Sheba, which you developed, that allowed us to get this far. It's hard to believe that you had worked for Solomon from the beginning." Romani said

"Yeah. It's hard to believe you were able to deceive me for four years. When did you become a Demon God Pillar?" Da Vinci asks

"Oh, my. What a pleasant surprise, Romani Archaman. And you too, Madame Da Vinci. You are all concerned for my reputation rather than human rights. You seem to be so preoccupied with things like that. So, you want to know when I started serving the King of Mages? Hahahahahaha! Beginning 3,000 years ago, of course! From the moment the plan was set in motion, we were already in place worldwide! Lineages destined to birth a Demon God Pillar in a hundred years, in five hundred years. I just happened to be the one designated for 2018 A.D.! An original Order, handed down through generations of mages. A certain "way of being" that must be protected absolutely. Our Grand Order is the rule that the King of Mages created for this moment. We, whose power was born of the King of Mages, survived through the generations until the designated time. We etched a curse into our genes to host the Demon God Pillar and continued our lineage until our appointed era arrived. And in 2017, at the point where I awakened as the last designated Demon God Pillar, your history came to an end. All necessary resources had been collected. But that Rodent appears and decides to ruin everything. His speed. HIS SPEED WAS THE ONE WHO FOILED OUR PLANS! I WANTED TO KILL EVERYONE OF ALL IN THE COMMAND ROOM EXPLOSION! BUT THAT RODENT INTERVENTED, AND THE PLAN WAS RUINED!" Lev shouted

"Hehehe. No one is going to die when I'm around here. You can come up with any plan you like. I'll ruin it for you still." Sonic replied

"Give it up, Lev. There's nothing you can do anymore. No matter what you do. Sonic will always be there to stop you! No matter what!" Olga said

"That is why. I am here to settle things with him. You have no chance of making it to the Throne, and I will prove that right now! Hear me: my name is Demon God Flauros, one of the 72 Demon Gods who governs information! *Transforms Into A Demon God* I was caught by surprise last time, but I'm full of energy today! I'll enjoy seeing how much you've bettered yourselves!" Lev said

"Are you ready, Mash?" Sonic said

"Let's do this! Master!" Mash replied

Sonic dashes towards the Demon God, jumping in front of it and homing, attacking its eyeballs. As Sonic continues to homing attack the Demon God Pillar. The Eyes looked at Sonic and fired powerful beams toward them. Sonic dodges each beam as Mash rushes in and strikes one of the eyes with her shield. Crushing it and causing it to explode. However, Mash turns around and notices several portals opening around Sonic and exploding around him. Mash's eyes widen but soon see Sonic jumping out of the smoke as the explosions erupt behind him. He then lands on the top of the rock and kicks it towards the Demon God, smashing into the eyes and crushing them as well. The Demon Eyes all started at Sonic as they all began to glow. Sonic then takes out a Chaos Emerald, shouting Chaos Control as he disappears, and the explosions erupt from his spot soon after. The Demon God looks around for Sonic, trying to locate and attack him, while Mash rushes towards the Demon God and blocks the explosions from hitting her with her shield. Moments later, Sonic appears, curled into a ball and using his spin attack and quills to make a buzzsaw attack around the Demon, cutting it around as the Demon God attempts to knock him out. Sonic continues to perform his spin attack around the Demon God as fast as he can and finishes it off with a Spin Dash away from the Demon God. The Demon God notices Sonic spinning out as it glows its eyes and fires explosive beams, but Mash gets in front of Sonic and blocks the rays from hitting Sonic and killing him after Mash blocks attacks from the Demon God. Sonic dashes back towards the Demon God and begins to run in circles around it, creating a fire that engulfs the Demon Pillar in flames. As the Demon God was caught in the fire. Sonic jumps directly towards the Demon Pillar uses his signature Boost Moves, and pierces through the Demon God's Body. He then goes back and pierces the Pillar once again. He continues to pierce the Demon God several more times until Sonic skids on the ground, looks back, and notices the holes around the Demon Pillar vanishing soon after. Sonic was about to say something suddenly. The Demon God Pillar returns once again and is uninjured once again.

"Looks like it's going to be one of those battles, isn't it?" Sonic commented

S-Senpai! That Demon Pillar is back!" Mash shouted

"Impossible. He's back..." Olga shock

"It's pointless. Everything you do is meaningless! Ha, ha, ha. Ha, ha, ha, ha. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!"

"It wasn't restored or healed. It's An entirely new Flauros has been born!"

"*A Sound Of Explosion heard From Chaldea* What the hell was that?!" Olga shock

"What was that? What was that impact just now!?" Romani shock

"Something hit us from the outside! The second reactive theory unit has sustained over sixty percent damage!"

"We've lost the northern observation room! Detecting excessive pressure in the observatory dome! T-minus five minutes until collapse...! If the dome is destroyed, we won't be able to hold the Command Room! Chaldea will enter foam-state and be swallowed up by the Temple of Time!"

"Pseudo-Spiritron computing efficiency has fallen out of the qualia zone! We're losing reactive theory strength!"

"Reroute everything to Chaldeas and the reactive theory units!" Olga commanded

"We need to maintain the Command Room's functions! Leonardo, what about the resources you have saved up in your workshop!?" Romani said

"I've transferred them to the Spiritron calculation supercomputer. My secret stash should cover it! The attackers are Demon God Pillars! Six, seven, eight—Eight Demon God Pillars have wrapped themselves around Chaldea!" Da Vinci said

"Lev. You stupid bitch! Why are you doing this?!" Olga angrily said

"Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! That's impossible! Impossible, you hear? I am immortal. We are inexhaustible. This entire space IS us! Come. Come—My kindred, show yourselves!"

Sonic and Mash notice more Demon Pillars appearing around them. Demon Pillars around the sky and looking down at them.

"More Demon God Pillars... No, these are..."

"Yes, we are the 72 Demon Gods, and they are us! You killed me. But what of it? There will always be 72 Demon God Pillars, no matter what you do to us. Our number will never decrease as long as the Throne exists upon this land! If you want to kill me, you'll have to eradicate all 72 of us. But what chance do you have of that? Where is your army? There is nothing on Earth that can stand against us! You haven't caught us. You've merely thrown yourselves into your graves! Ha, ha, ha! You're like moths to the flame! I commend your enthusiasm!"

"Hehe! Do you think I'm afraid of these stupid 72 Demon Gods? I could go on and fight all of these right now if I wanted to. You saw how I still manage to kick your butt in our battle just about now?" Sonic replied

"Tch. You overconfident Rodent! We saw you smile during your journey throughout the Singurlites. We knew we needed to kill you since you arrived! And now that the day has arrived! You will die here! Sonic The Hedgehog! The last Master! Olga and Chaldea will meet its end here and now! Ha ha, hahaha!" Demon God Flauros said

"Hehe. It was expected from you, Lev. However, I'm not falling to you. That's the last thing I want to happen. Also, I'm not going to have all the fun to myself. That is why... I'm a Master for a reason. As you said yourself," Sonic said

"You said yourself that this adventure was to save Humanity? But allow me to join you in completing that, Master."

Moments later, powerful lighting strikes filled with Chaos Energy erupted as the Demon God surrounding Sonic and Mash exploded and vanished soon after.

"What the?! What's going on!"

"All eight Demon God Pillars have been destroyed!" Romani shock

"W-What?! How?" Olga shock

"Who was that?!" Da Vinci said

"*Smiles* Lev Leffnor. You forgot the most important thing about my journey. I didn't do this all on my own. I had friends along the way." Sonic said

"The Age of Gods has ended, and mankind has become the most prosperous beings on Earth through time. And so we shape the future of this planet and inscribe its history on the surface. We nurtured knowledge, produced many resources, and saw countless lives reincarnated. It is a map to prolong mankind's survival and ensure its everlasting prosperity. In the world of magecraft, this is called "Humanity." Those at Chaldea have been charged to protect it." A Female voice said

"M-My heart is pounding! S-Sonic, your Servants. They are coming! It's finally happening!" Romani said

"Sonic! Master Of Chaldea!" Olga said

"*Looks At His Command Seal As It begins To Glow* Hehe! *Raises Right Arm Up High* As your Master! I command everyone to activate Chaos Energy!" Sonic commanded

"Eastern terminal nerve system, aflame. Several enemy Servants rising." Demon God Bael said

"Western autonomic nerves, damaged. Twenty-four enemy Servants confirmed." Demon Godf Gaap said

"Inconsequential. No matter how many of them, they're just extensions of man. They are not a colony like us. They must live separately and fight individually. Destroy them. Eliminate them. Remove them. Mere Servants are no match for us. I cannot see anything that would be capable of destroying the 72 Demon Go—"

"Eastern terminal nerve system, destroyed. Demon Gods one through eight cannot maintain nominal values."

"Western autonomic nerves, destroyed. Demon Gods 26 through 33 cannot maintain nominal values."

"Left and right base thoracic cages damaged. We recommend retreating from this space."

"What's going on? Why are we being overpowered by a Rodent and his friends?!"

"It was all thanks to him that he promised to bring peace to our world. He may be a creature, but he's a fighter who stands when things are tough. That is why we will stand beside him until the very end! *Appears Alongside The Orleans Servants* Hear me! Heroic Spirits, mighty warriors who have gathered here with Master! We may be rivals or from entirely different eras. We must stand together now. All of us have a path to open for this world! For why we are the Resistances!" Jeanne d'Arc shouted

Noises of a Lion and Dragon roared throughout the sky as Mash noticed many shooting stars coming from Chaldea racing across the sky. Stars of Servants that Sonic summoned throughout the year.

"So many shooting stars. The ones that promise to help our Master! They are here!" Mash said

"This is amazing. Although It was expected they would fight. It's amazing how they appeared on the battlefield." Romani said

"S-Sonic! T-Thank you! You and the Servants are our Saviors! *Tears Rolling Down her Face*." Olga said

"Now's not the time for thanks! The Servants and I have a goal to finish! And that is to defeat the Demon Gods! And defeat Solomon as well! We don't have much time left!" Sonic replied

"This is a rare sight. You could live a thousand lifetimes and never see it again! The Servants' attacks are pinning the Demon Gods in place! Every single one of the 72 Demon Gods has been engaged. We can eliminate them right now! Come on, Sonic! Our time is now! And the Chaos Emeralds as well!" Romani shouted

"You got it, Roman!" Sonic replied


Next Time: Solomon: Defeating The 72 Demon Gods.