Sonic/Grand Order
SERAPH (Part 3)
"*Watching Sonic Obtain A Gate Key From The Ground Before Walking Away Life Nothing Happen* Are you kidding me?! Now's he collecting stuff that I would've sold to them?! At this point, he might as well be the host of this place and rig the whole thing to himself! Why is destiny favoring that Hedgehog more than me? I'm the most beautiful, attractive AI in the world! And yet they decide to go against me and make things easier for Sonic to beat this place? Is he uninterested in my works of this place and is cheesing it?! But I did say that I wanted him to win this whole thing. You gotta be shitting me, seriously."
*Later*
"Alright, so the mission is set—Head towards this place that I heard in the audio recording in the Chapel. I need to stop this whole ordeal before it gets worse. But I still wonder, who was that woman's voice that I heard in that recording?" Sonic said
"Lady Meltryllis, do you know what this place held before it became SERAPH?" Gawain asks
"Well, seeing how it's near the Hair, I'm guessing it was for operating and repairing the robotics. Hands and feet are the appendages that react the most strongly to touch, after all. So it must have been made into an Arm because it acted like hands in the seabed investigation." Meltryllis replied
"*Crying Noises* Sonic! Master! Please help me take this thing off my neck! I've been trying to find you for days and I couldn't! Please save me!" A Female voice shouted
"That voice! I know who that is! *Quickly Turns Around, Notices Tamamo Cat Crying, Trying To Remove A Collar Off Her Neck As He Quickly Run's To Her Side* Cat?! What are you doing here?! What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Sonic confuse
"*Trying To Pull The Collar Off Her Neck* That big boob-sized BB took me in when I appeared in SERAPH and put this subjugation collar on me! I was supposed to be controlled by it, but it's just annoying, and I can't take it out with my giant claws!" Tamamo Cat replied
"So it was BB who keeps hurting my friends. Hehe! That makes me glad that I cheated my way into this area. Don't worry. Hold still. I'll take that thing off you right now." Sonic said
"Just with their interaction between the two. Those two are great friends outside SERAPH as well." Meltryllis said
"Those two are like brother and sister inside Chaldea. These are quite the powerhouse." Gawain said
"Are you kidding me? Even that thing on your neck. You are still able to call out your Master for help?!" BB shock
"It's because I'm not going to fight my husband just for your entertainment, boob lady BB. Who's going to give him all the chili dogs of the world to him?!" Tamamo replied
"Hmph. Suppose you want to see your Master again. Then you have to wait a little longer." BB said
"*A Trap Door Opens Underneath Tamamo And Falls Down* Cat! *Looks At His Hand To See the Collar Around Cat In His Grip*."
"Whyyyyy dooooesss thhhiiiisss happpennnn to meeeeeee!" Tamamo shouted
"Seeing you outsmart pisses me, you know that? I'm regretting even bringing you here in the first place. Or telling you everything about this place. This place should've gone down without you." BB said
"And I thank you for inviting me to such a lame party. Now I must clean up the mess left during it." Sonic replied
"What's the story with the "128 new Servants" Mable mentioned? Are you moving the game to another table, even though this Holy Grail War isn't over yet?" Meltryllis said
"I summoned them, of course! I mean, naturally, Lip accidentally crushed them all, but I expect I'll gather more once the next stage is ready. After all, there are only around thirty Servants left on SERAPH. Where's the fun in that? I want to fill all of SERAPH with them so we get more intense infighting and violent resistance. Also, to decrease your chances of winning, There's only one real-world hour left until you hit the seabed, which means you're well into the second half of the Great! SERAPH Escape Game! Enjoy!" BB said
"Does she think that will affect Sonic?" Gawain said
"No, it doesn't. I like when the odds are stacked against us! Now come on, let's go save Cat!" Sonic replied
*Later, At The Flank*
"This time, we didn't encounter any enemies along the way. Nor Cat." Sonic said
"It looks like there isn't anything here except another human memory. Why don't you touch it? You might learn something useful." Meltryllis said
"Sure thing. Let's uncover the secrets of this place. I wonder what it has to offer for a Hedgehog like me. *Begins To Listen To Audio*" Sonic replied
"When weird things started happening on Seraphix, I was secretly thrilled. I'm not like the other academics. I'm a fixer. I was brought here in case things go wrong. My real job was to dispose of anyone who might get in our way or try to leak secrets. Sometimes, I'd also check how healthy the supplies that came in from the outside were. It was dirty work, but so what? I'm a bad guy. It was nothing I hadn't done countless times before. I don't trust others. I can only see them as patsies. The weak are meant to be exploited. If I didn't, a punk like me without parents, schooling, or luck could never survive. So I was sure I'd be able to survive this situation too. Groups without a leader always fall apart. They start by arguing and dividing themselves into factions, usually based on class, then the ones with vested interests start discriminating against others. Once a few people end up dead, that's where I come in. I'm not suited to being on top. I'm ugly, bad-tempered, and lacking in charisma. So I follow people who aren't any of those things. Cause curiously enough, leaders like that never have the trait that guys like me do: the endless capacity for brutally merciless violence. When you get down to it, my total lack of empathy for my victims was my greatest weapon. And just as I expected, Beckman began bringing the survivors together. He formed an organization, set down laws, and chose me to enforce them. It was wonderful. I was finally living in the world I'd always dreamed of. I could indulge completely in my desire to dominate those around me. I killed good people. People I didn't like. One guy, I fed to a monster just because I felt like it. Just because he caught my eye, I'm a bad guy. I never expected anything from this world. Nobody ever respected me except me. That's why I don't understand... Why did this happen to me? It was so lovely. I learned there were other ways to deal with people besides dominating them. I learned about love. I'd never dreamed that a guy like me could ever find love. This world offered me salvation... That's why I'd do anything for her. And I mean ANYTHING. Not just the petty crimes I've done before. I'm not scared of anything. I don't care if all of America's against me. Nothing in the world can hurt m–No, wait. There's still one thing I'm scared of. It's downright terrifying! This thought alone scares me far more than my death ever could. I'm afraid she'll come to despise me and throw me away one day. I'm scared to return to being the subhuman scum I once was. I know love now. My eyes are finally open to the concept of affection...to an affection that could change the world. That's why, if the alternative is losing this love, I've finally found... I'd rather watch the whole world burn."
"Afraid of "her," huh? "She offered me Salvation." Attractive, with the two audio recordings I heard. Something tells me that woman in the first recording may have to do something with such a poor man's life. Now I'm starting to understand the bigger picture!" Sonic said
"Okay, detective Sonic. But in the end, no matter how much they want to cover it up. A sinner's a sinner. The sins remain forever. Even if someone puts their sins behind themselves, a sinner is still a sinner." Meltryllis said
"We can talk about it on the way, and we need to hurry," Gawain said
*Back at The Arm*
"*Calling Out Tamamo Cat's Name* Cat! Where are you? Cat!" Sonic called out
"How long have Sonic and this Cat lady known each other for? They seem deeply connected if he's that concerned for her." Meltryllis said
"Since the day Sonic became a Master. It's like they were meant to be together. These two almost have the same personalities. I don't care about it that much, but if that makes Master smile. Then I won't stop it." EMIYA Alter said
"She'll do everything to protect and take care of Sonic. Everything will make Sonic happy, from making food, cleaning his room alongside Corday, talking about anything, and playing video games with him. Not to mention that she usually calls him his husband." Gawain said
"When you put it like that, it's completely different from the whole thing you just said. That's just her character helping out who she cares most about. Yes, I feel bad that she does most of the work, and I always help her as much as possible. But she usually pushes me aside and tells me she'll do it for me. Usually, that makes me uncomfortable." Sonic commented
"Not the type for others to clean up your mess, huh? At least you have dignity than taking advantage of your Servants." Meltryllis said
"I still remember her face when Mrs. Tiamat arrived and hid behind Sonic the whole time because she feared her. It was pretty funny to me. Eventually, Sonic made the two talk to each other, and now they are friendly toward one another. Either way, she enjoys Sonic's company and wouldn't want to switch Master if she ever wanted to leave." Gawain said
"I wouldn't want to change such a kind person like Cat. Even if I was forced to go, I w
"Hey, you're avatars BB made out of her emotions, right? You're a patchwork of Spirit Origins made from multiple Servants... multiple goddess essences. Inhuman murder dolls whose very existence cheats the system." EMIYA Alter said
"Ah, I'm impressed by how well you understand us. Yes, we Alter Egos are cheated Spirit Origins. We were monsters tied to five emotions that BB cut off from herself, deemed unnecessary for a perfect AI. Love & hate, pleasure, innocence, yearning, benevolence. We used to hate being so beholden to our emotions, but not anymore. We've learned to face them head-on. We may not be able to become human, but we are trying to understand how they feel. And we're happy remaining as Alter Egos. As long as someone accepts us as we are, we don't mind being monsters." Meltryllis said
"Well, you have Sonic here who cares much about others than himself. I'm sure he fits perfectly into your wishes of accepting who you are." EMIYA Alter replied
"*Look's At Sonic Who Wink's At Her* Haha. You are starting to win me over, Sonic. An Alter Ego losing to a Blue Hedgehog is something I never thought would happen." Meltryllis said
"Alter Ego or not, Melt. I still appreciate who you are! Others may think of you as a ruthless monster who feels nothing but kill. But I think of you as, as Emiya said just now, needing someone you can trust and accept! And hey! I'm right here, Melt. If you ever need someone you talk about your problems with, I'm always free whenever you need to!" Sonic said
"Thanks, Sonic; glad I can hear that you accept me for who I am. Although we barely met each other, it's been quite the journey for both of us." Meltryllis replied
"And that includes me as well! Master! You came back! I knew you wouldn't leave me behind! *Runs Up To Sonic And Tightly Hugs Him* I was so worried. Why does everything have to happen to me all the time?! I'm just doing my best to keep my husband happy!" Tamamo Cat said
"Hey there, Cat. Great to see you again, buddy! Sorry for not searching for you earlier. Many things have happened that prevented me from searching for you. But let me guess, you just wanted to be on BB's side so you can find me easier, am I correct?" Sonic asks
"I chose to go along with BB, so she'd help me majorly power up by giving me a Karmaphage. After that, I was just waiting for a chance to rejoin you. Woof!" Tamamo Cat replied
"Haha. Typical move from you, Cat. *Rubbing Cat's Ears* Well then, that's another of our friends to reunite with us." Sonic said
"Thanks to you, I am one hundred percent BB-free, so now I can help you again!" Tamamo Cat said
"Thank goodness Cat managed to recognize Sonic before we fought back then. It would've been a pain to go against her." Gawain said
"If it was a human Master, that was my Master. I would've fought them anyway, Servant or not." Cat replied
*Later Back At The Chapel*
"Oh, yay! You're all back! I'm so glad to see you!" Mable said
"Yea, it was a lot calmer than last time. But we did find a friend wandering around outside during our trip." Sonic replied
"Hey there! I'm Tamamo Cat! You look good enough to eat! Anyway, I got tired of running here, so I'm going to take a catnap on one of these lovely benches. Can you get the complicated stuff out of the way while I curl up?" Tamamo Cat said
"What Cat said, We have explored every area to which we have access, but there is no route that leads to the Central Command Room–the Chest area. At this point, our only option is to escape here. What do you think?" Gawain asks
"Escaping here is the last thing I want. Many things are hidden around here that we haven't discovered yet. Including those audio recordings, I listened to." Sonic replied
"What Sonic said, Sir Gawain. We haven't discovered everything that this place holds." Tristan said
"Lady Mable, allow me to ask you something. So far, we have been to the front gate, the cable area, this dock, the robotics control area, and the separator area. Were there facilities in Seraphix besides those I mentioned?" Gawain said
"Well... I guess I would consider the soil survey room, the resource compression, the drying area, and the dump, I think? It feels like there SHOULD be more facilities here." Mable replied
"I see. You have my thanks. Meltryllis, I believe it is time for you to come clean with us. You know about these other areas, don't you?" Gawain asks
"True, we're not going to find anything new just searching the front side. I suppose it's time I tell you about the other side." Meltryllis replied
"Is that what I think it is?" Sonic said
"Yes, SERAPH has a two-layer structure. It has a front side and a rear side. I was originally a rear-side Sentinel, but BB ended up scrapping me after I disobeyed her." Meltryllis replied
"Why would she do such a thing? You made it quite clear that you are no friend of humanity." Tristan said
"No, but I'm even less a friend of BB. If I worked for her, I could never be the one on top, right? So I decided to work towards getting everything I wanted for myself. And if you are all trying to stop BB, it only makes sense for us to cooperate, right?" Meltryllis replied
"But how do we get there? I didn't see any route that looked like it would lead there." Emiya Alter said
"That's because humans and Servants can't cross the border between the two sides. Only we Sentinels can. For you, Sonic, I'm not too sure about that. " Meltryllis replied
"No need to worry; we'll just have to put our faith in my twenty-seventh secret technique." Tamamo Cat said
"Ah, so you have a way about flipping this lady around?" Sonic asks
"A wife must always help her husband. Why do you think the Chilli Dog you have on New Year's Day is so yummy? It's because baking it underneath also bakes it on the top. You can use your paw if it doesn't turn over on its own. Attack the weakest part. Fortune comes to merry homes. Turn the link, and the link turns you." Tamamo replied
"Haha! Using dishes as an example of such a problem. Quite the example." Sonic replied
"Once you reach the rear side, head to the same coordinates as the Command Room. Then, you have to flip the body back over, and you'll be on the Chest. That way, you can get there without going through the route that Lip destroyed. That said."
"Passionlip herself is there."
"And we have to save her. Sure she may be a powerful foe, but did you see her struggle;e when she fought against me? Not even she couldn't keep up with my speed!" Sonic replied
"Isn't it ridiculous to even try to reason with Alter Egos? Honestly, just being near one scares me... It's like being around a bomb that could go off at any time, you know?" Mable said
"Nothing scares me. I dealt with enemies more terrifying than this Alter Ego. Trust me, I've been fighting on my alone since I was a little Hedgehog." Sonic replied
"Wait, what?! This isn't the first time you experienced something like this before?" Mable suprise
"Of course not, these Servants know about my past adventures, and it's pretty evident this is just another Tuesday for me. Now, let's so save Passionlip. I remember her reacting when I mentioned how she was under control by something, and we needed to free her. I know she's a nice person when she isn't under control. You may think the opposite about Alter Egos, but it's just what I said before. Deep down, they are friendly people to talk to. They just need one friend to make a difference. That's why I won't hurt Passionlip when we meet her again. I saw her struggle and wanting to be free from being controlled. It's my job to help those that are in danger. " Sonic said
"I thought you'll say that. Violence isn't always the answer for you, Sonic. You taught me that a while ago, and I learned from it. Even Tiamat understands it as well. You have proven yourself to be a good Master without many experiences. I'm proud of you, Master." Gawain said
*Later*
"*Sitting On A Bench While Tamamo Cat Slept On His Knee, Gently Rubbing Her Head* That BB lady put you through a lot, didn't she? Don't worry, Cat. We will get out of this place soon enough. I promise." Sonic said
"Hey, Sonic. Sorry for bothering you, but I am asking you something. Is it okay If I sit down next to you?" Meltryllis asks
"Go for it. I have no problem." Sonic replied
"Thank you. *Sits Beside Sonic And Watches Him Taking Care Of Cat While She Slept* Your Servants trust you dearly, don't they?" Meltryllis asks
"It was a shock for me the very first time. Thinking they wouldn't bother teaming up with a Hedgehog. But as time passed, we grew a bond to the point we trusted open another. Including the Alters as well. But teaming up with other heroes and villains is normal to me. So, what is it that you want to talk about? Got anything in mind?" Sonic asks
Well, I just came here to apologize. I'm sorry I haven't been of any help. If anything, I've just been keeping things from you. You've been doing most of the work more than me, and you do not know this. That goes to show how useless I am. There's no way I'd be able to take on 128 Servants all by myself. Let alone befriend so many. Even a Master, you had to step in and help me fight. It's hopeless. I'm worried that I'll be seen as someone who had to be by a Master instead of me helping the Master instead. You said you care about me, but I want you to love me more. All I can show you are the battles we fought together. If I go back to being who I used to be...we won't be helping each other out like this anymore. I don't know who I am now. Do I want to return to who I was, or do I want to stay like this?" Meltryllis asks
"You don't need to prove anything to me. You already showed me everything when we first fought against that Servant the very first time. We teamed up, fought well against her, and showed her a piece of her mind. You're perfect the way you are." Sonic replied
"*Blushing* S-Sonic?"
"The only thing that I want from you. Are you becoming friends with me? Let me help you. Let me help you reach your highest point. Cause together. We can achieve anything. I'll stay with you until the end, Melt. Trust me." Sonic said
"*Looks At Sonic For A Bit, Smiles Before Leaning Next To Him* Thank you, Master. I never thought I'll hear those words from you." Meltryllis said
"Anytime, buddy. Say, why don't we mess around with BB and annoy her with her creations?" Sonic asks
"Heh. You took the words off my tongue. Of course, I would love to." Meltryllis replied
*A Couple Hours Late, Flank Separator*
"All right, here we are once again: the Flank Separator. Is THIS really how we will get to the rear side?" Gawain asks
"You bet, Sir Gawain! The flank is one of the human body's most vulnerable points! No living creature can ignore being tickled there! SERAPH won't be able to resist turning over!" Tamamo Cat replied
"I guess there's only one way to find out. Give it a shot, Sonic." Emiya Alter said
"Am I going to have to do this? I feel uncomfortable doing so. But, it's for the better to get this over with. *Transform In The Drill Form And Begins To Drill SERAPH, Violently Shaking The Whole Area*" Sonic said
"Yes, it's working! That Drill is causing SERAPH to turn quicker-"
"Aaahhh. Aaahhh!" Passionlip appears once again
"Why did she have to appear at a time like this?! Come on, Sonic, faster!" Meltryllis shouted
"*Drilling Even Faster As SERAPH Shakes More Violently*."
"I shall deal with her! *Dashes To Attack Passionlip But Gets Block By Her Claws* Guh! Those claws are even more devastating than they appear! I won't be able to hold her back long!"
"Don't do it, pretty boy! Get away from her! Or just run for it! Even the sun has to set some time, Sir Gawain!" Cat shouted
"*Finally Attacks SERAPH Enough As It Slowly Begins To Flip Sides, Transform Backs To His State* I got it! The place is turning around!" Sonic said
"Woah, the world's flipping over just around you, Master! That must be the rear side entrance! But, what aabout Gawain!?"
"Don't worry, Cat! Gawain will return safely. Hee's just giving us to escape. Now hold on tightly, were switching sides!" Sonic said
Next Time: SERAPH (Part 4!) WOOF!" Tamamo Cat As The Narrator
