Death of Sonic the Hedgehog 1

by Misfit2588

Set in an alternate Archie/Sonic universe.10 years have past since the last days of the Robotnik Wars, and the defeat of Dr. Robotnik. The Freedom Fighters have grown up; many of them having kids, and have continued to maintain peace on Mobius, but fate has a cruel sense of humor, and when an old nemesis pops up, Sonic is w the Freedom Fighters must press on.

2. Chapter 2

It was evening,a few hours after Sonic's sat in the cemetery,still wearing his black suit,leaning against Sonic's headstone.

Tails:"It's nice to finally be able to talk to you alone…"

The chill from the evening breeze made him shove his hands into his coat pockets.

Tails:"You don't know how hard it's gonna be without you(sniff)all the wise-cracks,you and me having our weekly run through town"

He began to stood,and started pacing beside the headstone.

Tails:"Shit(cough)I don't even know how the rest of the team is gonna function without you!"

Tears rolled down his cheeks,as he tightened his fist,and frowned at the headstone.

Tails(clears his throat)"But I do know one thing ,Scourge is gonna pay,your death will be avenged!"

?:"Touching,sincerely touching!"

Tails' ears perked up as he heard the familiar voice of Silver the hedgehog,who was standing in the shadows.

He started walking towards Tails,cupping his hands behind his back.

Tails(wiping his eyes)"I was(sniff)just paying him my last respects…I didn't think you'd have time to get here"

Silver:"I may be a time-warden,but he was just as much of a friend to me as he was to you,and I'm sorry…I should've told you about this years ago"

Tails was confused and angered by what Silver said.

Tails:"Wait!You knew about this!?"

Silver:" "

Tails lunged at him,grabbing Silver's chest fur.

Tails:"And you didn't do anything to stop it from happening!?"

Silver lowered his eyes in sorrow,as he grabbed Tails' hand to loosen his grip.

Silver:"Trust me,it was hard keeping this information from all of you,especially Sally,but to have told him this would've probably scare the hell out of him!"

Tails calmed down,and took a step back from Silver.

Tails(scratching his head)"I guess…Your right about that"

Silver(dusting off his chest)"Besides that,If I would've stopped this,Scourge probably would've killed another one your friends,or maybe even you instead of Sonic!Time is a very fragile thing!"

Tails walked near Sonic's headstone,rubbing his hand across the top of was a bit shaken by what Silver had told him.

Tails:"I-I see your point… Blaze,how is she doing?"

Silver(sigh)"She knew that day was coming just like me,even remembered the exact time it was going to broke down when she saw what time it was…That's also why I'm here!I want Scourge brought to justice like the rest of you!I might not be able to join you,but I could help you find that bastard!"

Tails(surprised)"Tell me!"

Silver:"Reaper Island"

Tails:"Reaper Island?Wha—"

?:"Yo,Tails!"

Tails turned around to see Shriek coming up the bat was wearing a black suit similar to his.

Shriek:"You still here!?"

Tails:"Yeah,just wrapping things up here"

Shriek:"Heh…Well,uh Rotor wants us to meet with the others at Freedom Fighter H.Q."

Tails:"Right now?"

Shriek:"Said it was important,or urgent-whatever"

Tails:"Alright,just let me finish talking to—"

Tails turned to find that Silver had disappeared with the evening breeze.

Shriek:"What the hell are you talkin' about?Nobody's there,dude"

Tails(embarrassed grin)"Yeah,I-I don't know what's come over me!Come on let's get going!"

At the Freedom Fighter H.Q.,Downtown Mobotropolis,Tails and Shriek walked into the room with Rotor sitting at the far end next to Bunni and Antione,while Amy sat next to all were silent sitting around a holo-grid table.

Tails took a seat next to Amy then looked around the room.

Tails(whispering)"Hey,Sal's not coming?"

Amy(whispering)"After that last breakdown at the funeral we thought it'd be best that she stay home…By the way,you look cute in that suit"

Tails"Gee,um…Thanks"

Rotor stood up from his seat.

Rotor:"I know this isn't a good time,but I can't let this down!"

They all looked in anticipation to hear what he had to say.

Rotor:"What happened to Sonic(fighting back his anger)That damn degenerate,Scouge!We need to catch him!"

Shriek(with his feet on the table)"Sounds good,but that's easier said than done"

Knuckles:"I know if I had the chance,I would've rang his damn neck!"

Bunni:"Humph!"

Knuckles glared at her,leaning against Antoine.

Knuckles:"You got somethin' to say!?"

Bunni:"Ah'm just sayin' for someone who talks a mean game,you sure don't show it!"

Knuckles:"HEY FUCK YOU BUNNI !"

Bunni stood up from her held her back.

Antoine:"No!No!Let me handle zis,amour!"

Shriek struggled to hold Knuckles back from attacking Antoine.

Shriek:"Whoa!Really uncalled for cotton-tail,Knuckles was in shock just like everyone else!"

Bunni:"Don't even get me started on you Shriek!Ya didn't even show up until today!Rouge has ya on uh short leash,and we all know it!"

Shriek:"What the hell does my wife have to do with this!?"

Rotor pounded his fist into the table.

Rotor:"Stop!Stop!Order dammit!"

Amy sat back crying as the arguing continued.

Tails watched his friends argue amongst his fist on the table,he jumped out of his seat.

Tails:"WOULD EVERYBODY SHUT THE FUCK UP!"

His voice echoed through the all stood in astonishment ,looking at him.

Tails:"What's wrong with all of you!?Do you think Sonic would want us fighting like this!?We can stand here,and blame each other for what happened,but the fact still remains he's gone,and it's not the fault of anybody in this room!It was that chain-smoking,son-of-a-bitch,Scourge!"

Knuckles:"Yeah!Tell us somethin' we don't know!"

Tails(glances at Knuckles)"Knuckles,shut up!"

He looked at Tails for a moment then slowly sat down.

Tails:"Right now all eyes are on us!Everyone from here to Valgentina is watching to see how the Freedom Fighters will fair without Sonic!Then there are those waiting in the shadows to see this team crumble so that they can move in,and takeover(takes a deep breath)We need to show them that we're still a force to be reckoned with!"

Shriek:"Yeah-yeah,real nice speech,but where do we start,Pastor Prowers!?"

They all looked at Tails for an answer.

Tails:"Well…I had a talk with Silver"

Shriek:"AW,that freaky time walker!?"

Amy:"Shriek,let him finish!"

Tails:"He gave me a location…Reaper Island!If that's where Scourge is then that's where I'm going!"

Rotor:"Reaper Island!No,that's suicide!"

Nicole appeared next to Rotor in holographic room went dark as a hologram of Reaper Island appeared at the center of the table.

Nicole:"Reaper Island: Population: only piece of land that has remained unclaimed by modern society,and for good reasons!Its abundance of poisonous plants,and lethal climate make it impossible to inhabit!"

Tails:"Look,I know you're just trying to stop me,but I'm going,and If any of you feel the same you're welcome to join!"

Nicole:"To journey to such a dangerous place—"

Amy:"I'll go(smirks at Tails)It's been a while since I've gone on a mission and I need a refresher course!I'm sure Rouge can get Omega to watch Jenna for me!"

Tails glanced at Amy with a slight grin.

Knuckles slowly stood up from his seat.

Knuckles:"Alright,I'm in!You sound like you're sure about this,and well you stood up to me…takes a lot to shut me up!"

Bunni:"Ah'm with ya suge,and ah apologize to everybody for the out-burst earlier!"

Antoine:"Should it not be meh who goes with Tails?"

Bunni:"Ah'll be fine 'Twan!Just keep Jackie in line while Ah'm gone!"

Tails stood proud looking at his friends.

Tails:"Perfect!We'll leave first thing in the morning,so be ready!"

Rotor(sigh)"Well I see you're determined,so I guess this meeting is adjurned!"

Outside Freedom Fighter H.Q. A large crowd of paparazzi gathered as the team exited the building.

Paparazzi 1:"Tails!Tails!How has Sonic's death affected the team!"

Paparazzi 2:"Is it true that Sally is suicidal,and her son may be taken from her!?"

Tails:"How dare you talk about Sally that way!She—"

Knuckles and Shriek pushed him away from the crowd.

Tails:"They really need a life!"

Knuckles:"Yeah I know,but don't let it get to ya!"

Shriek:"Really(cracks his knuckles)I'll deal with these guys,they love me!"

Shriek stepped in front of the crowd,while Tails and Knuckles continued walking.

Knuckles:"So,what do you think about Sally?"

Tails:"Cream's been checking in on her since Sonic's murder"

Knuckles:"She okay"

Tails:"She's fine,but hasn't said much until today at the funeral"

Knuckles:"Damn,Sal's fought the Iron Queen,survived the Great War,and even took on Naugus,but this really sent her over"

Tails:"I'll give her another week,but until then it's best that we give her space like we've been doing"

Knuckles:"Right!Soooo,I'll meet you guys tomorrow!?"

Tails:"At the FF hanger,and please don't be late!"

Knuckles parted ways with Tails into the night.

Knuckles:"Yeah right!"

The next day in Robotnic's lab.

Scourge entered a room filled with stasis tanks,each containing a creature of a different species inside.

Scourge(puffing a cigarette)"You rang!?"

Robotnic tampered with a control panel connected to one of the tanks.

Robotnic(gasp)"I've been trying to contact you for days(gasp)where have you been!?"

Scourge:"Out and about,what do ya want?"

Robotnic:"It is time to make our next move(gasp)and that involves the chaos emeralds and Sally!"

Scourge leaned against another stasis tank,dabbing the ash from his cigarette with his finger.

Scourge:"Two birds with one stone!?I like it,but it might take some time to do both!"

Robotnic:"That is why I will be giving you some assistance"

Robotnic pressed a button on the control panel.

Scourge noticed a veloci-raptor in it as the fluid drained.

Robotnic(gasp)"Years ago,when I was devising my return I decided to take a different approach(gasp)instead of machines,I would use living creatures , with a few enhancements(gasp) they would do my bidding!"

The raptor opened its eyes,and leaped through the stasis tank,landing on top of Scourge.

Robotnic(gasp)Rip was one of my first experiments(gasp)he had that sort of edge I needed in a test subject!"

Rip growled as he dug his metal claws into Scourge's hedgehog struggled to break his grip.

Rip(sniffing Scourge)"Grrr!Your scent…I haven't smelled such a delicious aroma in so long!"

Scourge:"GAH!I'M NOT AN APPETIZER YOU SON-OF-A-BITCH!"

Robotnic watched as Rip prepared to kill Scourge.

Rip:"Blue fur!Green fur!Right now that doesn't matter(raises his claw)you're just another pound of flesh to me!"

Scourge(looking at Robotnic)"GET'EM THE HELL OFF ME DAMMIT!"

Robotnic:"Eh(gasp)enough Rip!We have more pressing matters to tend to!"

Rip stood up from Scourge,snarling at him as the green hedgehog shoved him back,and turned away lighting another cigarette.

Robotnic:"Scourge(gasp)you will go to Angel Island,and retrieve the emeralds!"

Scourge(nervously smoking his cigarette)"Yeah…That'll be easy"

He started toward the door.

Robotnic:"I know this may seem strange for me to say this(gasp)be careful,not only do you have those damned Chaotix(gasp)but they also have a group called the Crimson guard on constant watch around the island as well!"

Scourge:"I'll look out for them!See ya !"

He flicked his cigarette at Rip as he raptor snapped his teeth at it,watching Scourge leave.

Rip:"Grrr!I can smell the betrayal in him!"

Robotnic:"Don't worry about him(gasp)I need you to focus on the objective I'm giving you!"

He showed Rip a hologram of Sally.

Robotnic:"Sally Acorn:Queen of Angelia!I want you to pay her a friendly visit for me tonight!(gasp)Make it bloody"

Rip(sinister grin)"I'll bring you her head!"

Freedom Fighter H.Q. hangar,Mobotropolis.

Tails,Bunni,and Amy stood next to a Zephyr gunship,wearing their FF uniforms.

Amy:"Do you think he forgot?"

Tails:"How could he when I clearly told him to meet down here!"

Bunni(arms folded)"That's like teachin' him how rocks are formed"

Tails and Amy laughed.

Knuckles:"What's so funny!?"

They stopped laughing as he walked toward them,trying to get situated in his uniform.

Knuckles:"Sorry for being late,this damn thing fits like a latex glove!"

Tails(activates gunship ramp)"Well it's what Sally wants,we have to look more like a team rather than a bunch of rag-tags"

They entered the hurried as she shoved her way to the passenger seat next to Tails.

Amy:"Ready for lift-off!"

Tails:"Uh…Yeah"

Tails looked back at Bunni and Knuckles,shrugging his shoulders,then went back to prepping the ship for launch.

Amy:"Hm,us sitting next to each other…Kinda looks like we're married!"

Tails:"N-Nicole activate comms,and check engines!"

He tried not to notice Amy smiling at kept his head down as he continued checking the ships systems.

Nicole:"I've done a full diagnostic scan,you're all clear!"

Tails:"Right!"

Nicole:"Tails…Are you sure about this?"

Tails(sigh)"No,but we don't have any other choice"

Nicole:"Okay…I'll make sure to update the others about any occurrences that may take place while you're out there"

The Zephyr slowly levitated from the ground,as its landing gears folded hangar doors opened and the Zephyr was off on its journey.

Two hours later,Tails set the Zephyr on auto-pilot as it zoomed over the open sea.

Tails:"Keep it steady Nicole"

Nicole:"Roger that"

Knuckles:"Well(stretched his legs)wake me when we get there"

Bunni:"We're probably close already"

Knuckles:"Then wake me in about an hour"

Tails relaxed in his seat,trying not to look at smirked at him leaning his way.

Amy:"So Tails,how are you and Cream?"

Tails:"Good…why?"

Amy:"Hm,just asking…You know I'm just making sure you're happy(grabs his hand)anytime you need a shoulder to lean on,I'm here"

Tails:"Um,okay?"

Bunni looked at Amy then at Tails,as he pulled his hand away.

Nicole:"Approaching Reaper Island!"

Tails(sigh)"Thanks Nicole"

The island was vast,and verdant,with rolling green hills,and sandy white Zephyr zoomed over the canopy of trees.

In the distance two figures stood atop a was wielding a missile-launcher.

Figure 1:"Target sighted!Fire at will!"

Figure 2:"Roger!"

The missile whined as it streamed toward the Zephyr.

Nicole:"Warning!Heat-seeking missile detected!"

Tails:"WHAT!"

Knuckles:"Huh!what's going on!?"

Bunni:"Do somthin' before it hits us!"

AmyAHH!(grabs Tails arm)save us!"

Tails:"Everybody quiet!Nicole,fire emergency flares!"

Nicole:"The missile is too close,if I do that!—"

Tails:"JUST DO IT!"

The flares fired from the rear of the Zephyr making the missile not only explode,but cause great damage to the ship as well.

The engines seized,and the systems shut down as it began to nose-dive toward the jungle below.

Tails:"BRACE YOURSELVES!"

Amy(sniff)"I just wanna say(sniff)I love all of you and!—"

Knuckles:"Amy,right now that's the last thing I wanna hear!"

The two figures watched from the hills as the Zephyr slammed into the ground,and kicked up a large cloud of black smoke.

Back in Mobotropolis,Sally sat in front of her vanity mirror brushing her hair,as she got ready for a goodnight's rest.

She looked to her left,and noticed a picture of Sonic and the Freedom Fighters from the old days.

She smiled at it,but then noticed a shadow out in the hallway to the right of her,and slowly walked toward the door,but stopped when she noticed a trail of dust falling from the roof.

Sally:"Huh?"

She looked up to find Rip clinging to the roof with his claws.

Rip:"Greetings,your highness!"

Sally:"AHHH!"

She jumped out of the way,as he smashed into the floor,and scrambled out of the room.

Rip:"Mmm,my favorite,fast-food!"

Sally ran downstairs only to meet Rip again,leaping from the second floor balcony,and landing in front of her.

Sally:"YAAH!"

Sally stumbled back,never taking her eyes off of him.

Rip:"What's the rush,are you trying to make this fun for me!?"

Sally turned,and ran toward an open closet.

Rip:"Let's make this more amusing then!"

He swiped with his claws,slashing Sally across her back.

Sally:"AAHHH!OWW!OWW!"

She mustered up her strength and hurried to the closet locking the door behind ran down her back as she let out a sob of pain.

Rip:"Sally!Sally!Sally!Can you come out to play?"

Sally:"Go to hell!Ow,dammit!"

Rip:"Hiding in there won't save you!Mmm,I can smell you from here…The aroma you give off is mouth-watering!"

Sally's eyes widened as he pushed against the door.

Rip:"I must say you are a sight to behold!No wonder the hedgehog was crazy for you!"

He began digging his claws into the door.

Rip:"Maybe if you open up I'll give you a head start before I finish you off HA HA HA !

He pulled the door off the hinges.

Sally:"YAHH!"

She stabbed in the eye with a sharp piece of metal,and ran for the front door.

Rip:"GRAAA!RAAA!YOU CRAZY BITCH!"

Sally ran outside,and as she made her way down the steps,Cream pulled up in her hover car with Sonic Jr.,Kira,and Miles Jr.

Cream:"Sally?What are you doing!?

Sally ran,and jumped in the car.

Sally:"Cream!Hurry!Drive us out of here!"

Cream:"Your back is bleeding!"

Sally(grabs Cream's hand)"JUST DRIVE DAMMIT!"

Rip busted through the front door of the house,and charged toward the car.

Rip:"CHOWTIME!"

Cream drove off with great speed as Rip chased behind them.

Cream:"Who was that Sally,and what's he doing in your house!"

Sally:"I don't know(points at her back)He's the reason for this!"

Sonic Jr.(looking out the back window)"Wow that dude is fast!"

Sally:"Sonic,sit down and-Whoa!Cream he's getting closer!"

Cream:"Where should I go then!?"

Sally:"Downtown!Take the highway!"

Cream drives through a small neighborhood,nearly crashing into on-coming traffic.

Kira(Looking out the back window)"Mommy!I don't see the crazy guy anymore!"

Cream glared at Sally,and as she tilted her head she could see Rip hoping across the rooftops in her side-view mirror.

Cream:"OH SHIT!"

Rip took a flying leap from a house,and landed on top of the swerved as Cream tried to regain control of it.

Sonic Jr.,Kira,and Miles Jr.:"WAAAAAH!"

Cream:"STOP YELLING!STOP YELLING!"

Sally:"Cream,that way!"

She managed to get on the on-ramp that took them deeper into Mobotropolis.

Rip continued to puncture the roof of the car with his claws.

Rip:"HAA!NOTHING LIKE THE WIND IN MY HAIR!"

Cream moved between lanes,dodging other cars while other drivers around them,tried to figure out what was going on.

The children continued to aided Cream with keeping her steering wheel steady.

Rip:"ENOUGH OF THIS JOYRIDE"(smashes his head into the windshield)

Cream let go of the steering wheel,sending the car over the side of the highway.

They crash land in a dark alley.

Sally(cough)"Oh…(gasp)Kids!?Are you all okay!?"

Sonic Jr.:"I-I'm okay Mom"

Kira:"Me and Miles are fine too,M-Mrs. Hedgehog"

Sally looked at Cream,and gave her a good nudge.

Cream:"Ack!Aw…Damn,Tails is gonna be pissed about this!"

Sally:"Are you hurt?Is anything broken?"

Cream:"Other than my head pounding I'm fine"

Sally:"I wonder where he went?"

Cream:"Hopefully somewhere like an incinerator"

A bloody,and beaten silhouette stood up in front of the started moving toward them,and from the dim headlights they could see it was Rip.

Rip:"Beauty and brains!I have to admit(cough)you are a tough one…The doctor failed to mention that your girlfriends were just like you too!"

Sally(frowning)"He just doesn't quit does he(looks back at the kids)close your eyes and cover your ears!"

Cream:"He said doctor…Do you think he means—"

Sally:"I knew he'd come out of his hole someday…This past week has been hell for me,but tonight it ends!Cream I want you to make an example of him!"

Cream:"Sally!?"

Sally:"Do it so you don't have to go through what I'm dealing with!"

Cream:"Kill him!?

Rip continued to limp toward the looked at Sally then looked at Rip,and put her foot to the pedal.

The gravity rotor revved up as she slammed him against a backed away only for Rip to slowly stand back up.

Sally:"DO IT!"

Cream:"HAAAA!"

She rammed again then waited a moment…Rip was finished.

She backed out of the alley,and started down the street.

Cream:"So…Um…"

Sally:"I need to go to Sabrina's house"

Cream:"Sally,your back!You need to go to a hospital!"

Sally:"This is important…I need to speak to Shadow"